--- product_id: 778338839 title: "Queen of Shadows: 4 (Throne of Glass)" price: "R278" currency: ZAR in_stock: false reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/778338839-queen-of-shadows-4-throne-of-glass store_origin: ZA region: South Africa --- # Queen of Shadows: 4 (Throne of Glass) **Price:** R278 **Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Queen of Shadows: 4 (Throne of Glass) - **How much does it cost?** R278 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Currently out of stock - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.za](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/778338839-queen-of-shadows-4-throne-of-glass) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description No masters. No limits. No regrets. Aelin Galathynius takes her place as queen in the fourth book in this complete, #1 bestselling Throne of Glass series by Sarah J. Maas, author of the Court of Thorns and Roses (ACOTAR) series. Celaena Sardothien has embraced her identity as Aelin Galathynius, Queen of Terrasen. But before she can reclaim her throne, she must fight. She will fight for her cousin, a warrior prepared to die for her. She will fight for her friend, a young man trapped in an unspeakable prison. And she will fight for her people, enslaved to a brutal king and awaiting their lost queen's triumphant return. Everyone Aelin loves has been taken from her. Everything she holds dear is in danger. But she has the heart of a queen, and that heart beats for vengeance. In this fourth book in the #1 bestselling Throne of Glass series, no one will escape the queen's wrath. Other books in this series include: Throne of Glass Crown of Midnight Heir of Fire Empire of Storms Tower of Dawn Kingdom of Ash The Assassin's Blade (prequel novellas) Review: Queen of Shadows - Queen of Shadows is my favourite book in the Throne of Glass series so far. Sarah J. Maas takes everything that made the earlier books so enjoyable and raises the stakes. There are epic battles, political intrigue, friendships, unspoken love, honour, loyalty, and an unforgettable showdown with the King. One of the things that struck me most was Dorian's heartbreaking struggle. His description of himself as being "hardly more than a marionette, struggling to speak" was devastating, especially when he admits he hated everyone for not noticing. It perfectly captures how lonely invisible suffering can be. Chaol frustrated me throughout much of this book. He blames almost everyone except the people truly responsible—mainly the King, and at times himself. He judges Aelin for having magic while accepting it in Dorian, despite everything Aelin has endured. If her parents had never been murdered, she would never have become an assassin. His grief over Sorscha and everything he has witnessed clearly leaves him miserable and broken, but Aelin's challenge to him really resonated with me: "Did you learn nothing from Nehemia's death? Did you somehow think you could win with your honor intact, without sacrificing something?" Later, Dorian's words—"You do not get to pick and choose which parts of her to love"—beautifully expose Chaol's flaws and force him to confront his own failings. I loved how the novel explores tyranny and resistance. The descriptions of the public executions, with the crowd actually applauding, reminded me that executions were once considered public entertainment long before cinemas or television existed. The Temple of the God of Truth, built upon bones, was another fascinating piece of world-building that added a darker historical feel to the story. The witches became some of the most compelling characters for me. Their brutal society, the cruelty of the High Witches, the horrific experiments on the younger witches, and the bond between the witches and their wyverns made them far more complex than simple villains. Abraxos is impossible not to love—a giant, lethal dog... with wings. The hint that the Thirteen, and Manon herself, might be changing was one of my favourite developments. The message, "WITCH KILLER—THE HUMAN IS STILL INSIDE HIM," was a powerful turning point. There are so many memorable moments and quotes. I loved Aelin telling Rowan, "You make me want to live. Not survive; not exist. Live." It marks such an important emotional shift for her. And "Let's go rattle the stars" perfectly captures the spirit of this group as they come together. I also enjoyed spotting little similarities to Harry Potter, from the red and gold colours that reminded me of Gryffindor to the Wyrdkeys, which made me think a little of Horcruxes because of the unsettling, otherworldly power they possess. By the end, the world has become so much bigger. Witches, wyverns, Fae, ancient magic, Erawan waiting in the shadows, and the promise of new alliances all leave me desperate to continue the series. There even seems to be the beginning of something between Lysandra and Aedion, which I'm looking forward to seeing develop. For me, Queen of Shadows is a brilliant blend of action, emotion, friendship, sacrifice, and hope. Every book in this series gets better, and this one earns a well-deserved five stars. Review: The best storyteller in existence ( contains SPOILERS ahead) - This book was storytelling at its best. I read about 5-6 books a week and after a while its very rare that a book manages to excite me or surprise me. Queen of Shadows did. I made the mistake of reading reviews before I read it, just to feel out the vibes in the readers community. And I was shocked. Shocked to see that many of the reviewers were not happy to see this big turn in Celaena/Aelin’s (from now on Caelin, for short) romantic interests (SPOILERS from now on). Some even went as far as to suggest that she would make a poor example for teenage girls, messing around with not one (Dorian) or two (Chaol) but three (Rowan) men. A teenager who has killed, been enslaved, maimed, lied, spied, been tortured, trained as assassin- but falling in love with more than one guys….noooooo. She is a whore. As if one is supposed to find HEA at 17 and stay with the same man forever. On the contrary, BRAVO to Sarah J. Maas for crafting a female lead who has such a depth of character, that does what every teen and post-teen girl in every age would do: try to find love, experiment and move on. We, in Greece, have like 5 words for love, because there isn’t just one kind of love. Caelin explored platonic love with Dorian in book 1, then fell for Chaol, whose relationship with was always stained by mistrust, fights, misunderstandings and, to my opinion, was based on sexual attraction. Which is OK. If you go back and re-read books 1 and 2 you ‘ll find that Celaena and Chaol’s thing was sporadic, interrupted, it didn’t flow. Maybe Sarah J. Maas intended for them to be together, but as Caelin’s character developed, she outgrew Chaol. Let’s face it. After she embraced her real identity and went over the post-traumatic stress of the last 10 years of her life, supported by Rowan, Chaol was just too small for her. Too human. Too limited. And yes, I can see why people felt that the author deconstructed Chaol in this book and broke him. And I hope he comes back. But he is not Rowan. Rowan and Caelin’s relationship started in darkness and pain and hate and developed to deep rooted trust and loyalty and love. Much more trust and loyalty than what Chaol showed her. So she deserves Rowan. She deserves unfaltering trust. The same as Chaol shows for Dorian. That is why I disagree with the negative reviewers and think this is the best book in the series so far. Because Sarah J. Maas dared to break the mold. Dared to have her heroin move on from the same man, even though he didn’t support her, even though they don’t see eye to eye. It’s much more realistic. And I know that we love Fantasy because it’s not realistic, but I for one, love heroines that although live in fantastical situations, react in realistic ways. That’s how one relates to what one’s reading. Yes, I was sad to see the deconstruction of Chaol’s character. He is in a dark space all throughout the book. Sad to also see Aedion’s character a little bit dummied down and subdued. But our heroine really deserved some good and happy moments in this book, especially after the darker previous 3 books. Queen of Shadows has a lighter feeling. Maybe the author is happier, maybe I am happier, but it felt a happier book than the previous. And I for one, found it refreshing. Even it is all going to be taken from her in the books that follow, Caelin finds some happiness and most plot lines are tucked in, the storytelling ending with a positive note and without a cliff-hanger, for which I am very grateful to the author (cliff hangers are like blackmailing the readers to wait for the next one and, for me, demonstrate inadequate storytelling). One can just finish the series here, now. And stay with a great aftertaste. But the author expertly also introduced new interesting players in the game and parallel plotlines and I am sure most are dying to find out what role Manon will play (oh I loved the wicked wicked Manon), also sweet Elide, Marion’s daughter. Maybe Caelin is not going to be the main character in the remaining two books in the series. I almost hope she won’t be. She had enough and deserves some peace and happiness. I loved the ending scene of her quirky court and her reaching Terassen. Also loved Lysandra and hope to meet more shifters in the next books. And Kaltain. OMG. What a surprise and what a tragic end. The scene in Morath where the 3 meet, Manon, Elide and Kaltain is one of the best Fantasy girl-power scenes ever. As is the fight between Manon and Caelin. Pure awesomeness. This is one of the author’s strengths, I think: that she manages to craft characters so rich, so layered and deep and amazing. Even Abraxos, my lovely, flower eating Wyvern (who I am convinced is a Shifter or Fey in his animal form), manages to get a detailed, intricate character. Well done, Sarah J. Maas for such a feel-good book. From kick-ass (Throne of Glass), to dark and gritty (Crown of Midnight) to gut-wrenching despair (Heir of Fire) to re-birth and soaring (Queen of Shadows). I don’t know what to expect from book 5 in the series, but I totally trust Ms Maas for she is one of the best storytellers in existence. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | 17 in Paranormal Fantasy 26 in Epic Fantasy (Books) 27 in Romantic Fantasy | | Customer Reviews | 4.8 out of 5 stars 168,501 Reviews | ## Images ![Queen of Shadows: 4 (Throne of Glass) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81VV2OH+eJL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Media Language, Media Format** options. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Queen of Shadows *by K***R on 2 August 2026* Queen of Shadows is my favourite book in the Throne of Glass series so far. Sarah J. Maas takes everything that made the earlier books so enjoyable and raises the stakes. There are epic battles, political intrigue, friendships, unspoken love, honour, loyalty, and an unforgettable showdown with the King. One of the things that struck me most was Dorian's heartbreaking struggle. His description of himself as being "hardly more than a marionette, struggling to speak" was devastating, especially when he admits he hated everyone for not noticing. It perfectly captures how lonely invisible suffering can be. Chaol frustrated me throughout much of this book. He blames almost everyone except the people truly responsible—mainly the King, and at times himself. He judges Aelin for having magic while accepting it in Dorian, despite everything Aelin has endured. If her parents had never been murdered, she would never have become an assassin. His grief over Sorscha and everything he has witnessed clearly leaves him miserable and broken, but Aelin's challenge to him really resonated with me: "Did you learn nothing from Nehemia's death? Did you somehow think you could win with your honor intact, without sacrificing something?" Later, Dorian's words—"You do not get to pick and choose which parts of her to love"—beautifully expose Chaol's flaws and force him to confront his own failings. I loved how the novel explores tyranny and resistance. The descriptions of the public executions, with the crowd actually applauding, reminded me that executions were once considered public entertainment long before cinemas or television existed. The Temple of the God of Truth, built upon bones, was another fascinating piece of world-building that added a darker historical feel to the story. The witches became some of the most compelling characters for me. Their brutal society, the cruelty of the High Witches, the horrific experiments on the younger witches, and the bond between the witches and their wyverns made them far more complex than simple villains. Abraxos is impossible not to love—a giant, lethal dog... with wings. The hint that the Thirteen, and Manon herself, might be changing was one of my favourite developments. The message, "WITCH KILLER—THE HUMAN IS STILL INSIDE HIM," was a powerful turning point. There are so many memorable moments and quotes. I loved Aelin telling Rowan, "You make me want to live. Not survive; not exist. Live." It marks such an important emotional shift for her. And "Let's go rattle the stars" perfectly captures the spirit of this group as they come together. I also enjoyed spotting little similarities to Harry Potter, from the red and gold colours that reminded me of Gryffindor to the Wyrdkeys, which made me think a little of Horcruxes because of the unsettling, otherworldly power they possess. By the end, the world has become so much bigger. Witches, wyverns, Fae, ancient magic, Erawan waiting in the shadows, and the promise of new alliances all leave me desperate to continue the series. There even seems to be the beginning of something between Lysandra and Aedion, which I'm looking forward to seeing develop. For me, Queen of Shadows is a brilliant blend of action, emotion, friendship, sacrifice, and hope. Every book in this series gets better, and this one earns a well-deserved five stars. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The best storyteller in existence ( contains SPOILERS ahead) *by E***L on 9 September 2015* This book was storytelling at its best. I read about 5-6 books a week and after a while its very rare that a book manages to excite me or surprise me. Queen of Shadows did. I made the mistake of reading reviews before I read it, just to feel out the vibes in the readers community. And I was shocked. Shocked to see that many of the reviewers were not happy to see this big turn in Celaena/Aelin’s (from now on Caelin, for short) romantic interests (SPOILERS from now on). Some even went as far as to suggest that she would make a poor example for teenage girls, messing around with not one (Dorian) or two (Chaol) but three (Rowan) men. A teenager who has killed, been enslaved, maimed, lied, spied, been tortured, trained as assassin- but falling in love with more than one guys….noooooo. She is a whore. As if one is supposed to find HEA at 17 and stay with the same man forever. On the contrary, BRAVO to Sarah J. Maas for crafting a female lead who has such a depth of character, that does what every teen and post-teen girl in every age would do: try to find love, experiment and move on. We, in Greece, have like 5 words for love, because there isn’t just one kind of love. Caelin explored platonic love with Dorian in book 1, then fell for Chaol, whose relationship with was always stained by mistrust, fights, misunderstandings and, to my opinion, was based on sexual attraction. Which is OK. If you go back and re-read books 1 and 2 you ‘ll find that Celaena and Chaol’s thing was sporadic, interrupted, it didn’t flow. Maybe Sarah J. Maas intended for them to be together, but as Caelin’s character developed, she outgrew Chaol. Let’s face it. After she embraced her real identity and went over the post-traumatic stress of the last 10 years of her life, supported by Rowan, Chaol was just too small for her. Too human. Too limited. And yes, I can see why people felt that the author deconstructed Chaol in this book and broke him. And I hope he comes back. But he is not Rowan. Rowan and Caelin’s relationship started in darkness and pain and hate and developed to deep rooted trust and loyalty and love. Much more trust and loyalty than what Chaol showed her. So she deserves Rowan. She deserves unfaltering trust. The same as Chaol shows for Dorian. That is why I disagree with the negative reviewers and think this is the best book in the series so far. Because Sarah J. Maas dared to break the mold. Dared to have her heroin move on from the same man, even though he didn’t support her, even though they don’t see eye to eye. It’s much more realistic. And I know that we love Fantasy because it’s not realistic, but I for one, love heroines that although live in fantastical situations, react in realistic ways. That’s how one relates to what one’s reading. Yes, I was sad to see the deconstruction of Chaol’s character. He is in a dark space all throughout the book. Sad to also see Aedion’s character a little bit dummied down and subdued. But our heroine really deserved some good and happy moments in this book, especially after the darker previous 3 books. Queen of Shadows has a lighter feeling. Maybe the author is happier, maybe I am happier, but it felt a happier book than the previous. And I for one, found it refreshing. Even it is all going to be taken from her in the books that follow, Caelin finds some happiness and most plot lines are tucked in, the storytelling ending with a positive note and without a cliff-hanger, for which I am very grateful to the author (cliff hangers are like blackmailing the readers to wait for the next one and, for me, demonstrate inadequate storytelling). One can just finish the series here, now. And stay with a great aftertaste. But the author expertly also introduced new interesting players in the game and parallel plotlines and I am sure most are dying to find out what role Manon will play (oh I loved the wicked wicked Manon), also sweet Elide, Marion’s daughter. Maybe Caelin is not going to be the main character in the remaining two books in the series. I almost hope she won’t be. She had enough and deserves some peace and happiness. I loved the ending scene of her quirky court and her reaching Terassen. Also loved Lysandra and hope to meet more shifters in the next books. And Kaltain. OMG. What a surprise and what a tragic end. The scene in Morath where the 3 meet, Manon, Elide and Kaltain is one of the best Fantasy girl-power scenes ever. As is the fight between Manon and Caelin. Pure awesomeness. This is one of the author’s strengths, I think: that she manages to craft characters so rich, so layered and deep and amazing. Even Abraxos, my lovely, flower eating Wyvern (who I am convinced is a Shifter or Fey in his animal form), manages to get a detailed, intricate character. Well done, Sarah J. Maas for such a feel-good book. From kick-ass (Throne of Glass), to dark and gritty (Crown of Midnight) to gut-wrenching despair (Heir of Fire) to re-birth and soaring (Queen of Shadows). I don’t know what to expect from book 5 in the series, but I totally trust Ms Maas for she is one of the best storytellers in existence. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Has so much potential to be brilliant.... but didn't quite get there. *by M***N on 4 September 2015* I like it, I don't love it.... It had so much potential to be outstanding, but despite a great story arc it just fell flat in some places - and it's tough to single out quite why that is.... I was really looking forward to this book, but find that it didn't quite reach my expectations. As other reviews stated it is necessary to read the novellas in order to fully appreciate some of the politics and manipulation in the early parts of the book. Otherwise, you are left with a bland half arsed description that feels like filler for those in the know and not sufficient enough for those that aren't. It's a really odd balance that doesn't work in my opinion. Others have had issues with how the Chaol character has been portrayed in this book. I personally have no problem with his behaviour, as it rings true, for me, as extensions of his pride, jealousy and lack of self awareness regarding his own motives / feelings that were showcased in previous books. I do enjoy the development of the Rowan & Aelin relationship - It was a slow burn in Heir of fire and Maas teased us with a very modern yet surprisingly chaste romance - despite having plenty of topless male scenes ;-) Manon was the stand out character in this book and I'm excited to see how she grows in the future and the political wranglings of the witches covens as they regroup and digest recent events. I could definitely dig a novella on this just to flesh out such an intriguing society. The action sequences are well defined and I felt that the pacing of the book was well managed until after the final climax - then we are left with several chapters that could and should have been sharper.... I found myself wondering why it was left in as it took the "sting" out of the book and was just a meandering 'journey' - which didn't need to be told. I still think it is definitely worth a read and will continue with the series. ## Frequently Bought Together - Queen of Shadows (Throne of Glass, 4) - Empire of Storms (Throne of Glass, 5) - Heir of Fire (Throne of Glass, 3) --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/778338839-queen-of-shadows-4-throne-of-glass](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/778338839-queen-of-shadows-4-throne-of-glass) --- *Product available on Desertcart South Africa* *Store origin: ZA* *Last updated: 2026-10-09*