Throne of Glass, #7
Kingdom of Ash
by Sarah J. Maas
Contents
The Prince
Overview
A prince hunts obsessively for his abducted mate, crossing harsh lands and seas with three companions while resisting the urge to search alone. His quest is driven by love, rage at the dark queen who imprisoned her, and the knowledge that even the gods may threaten what remains of her.
The chapter establishes the central stakes: rescue, vengeance, and the prince’s refusal to let distance, time, or divine power sever the bond between them.
Summary
A prince has been searching relentlessly since his mate was taken from him. The loss has consumed him so completely that he barely remembers his own name, relying on the voices of his three companions to keep him anchored as they continue the hunt.
The search carries the group across dangerous seas, ancient forests, and snow-covered mountains. Although the prince wants to fly ahead alone and scour the world for his mate, he forces himself to remain with his companions because he knows their weapons, magic, strategy, and judgment will be necessary.
The prince’s anger is directed at the dark queen who violated him and stole his mate before imprisoning her in an iron coffin. He also anticipates a later reckoning with the gods, whom he believes intend to destroy whatever remains of his mate.
Days turn into weeks, then months, but the prince does not stop searching. Through the bond between him and his mate, he sends a promise into the world: he will find her.
Who Appears
- The princeRelentlessly searches for his stolen mate and vows to confront her captors.
- His mateAbducted and imprisoned in an iron coffin; the focus of the prince’s quest.
- The three companionsTravel with the prince, grounding him and offering needed blades, magic, and counsel.
- The dark queenEnemy who violated the prince and stole his mate before imprisoning her.
- The godsPowerful forces the prince intends to challenge for threatening his mate’s survival.