【 EMPIRE OF STORMS 】

book #5 in the Throne of Glass series

Genre: Fantasy
Audience: Young Adult
Author: Sarah J. Maas
Published: September 2016
Publisher: Bloomsbury
Pages: 689 (hardback)

This was excellent reading for the second time – but boy oh boy is it a long book.

I thought I would have the stamina to power through this series back to back, but I must admit I need to take a knee before continuing this epic tale.

I can’t get over how enormous the plot is – and the complexities of it are delightful and thrilling as it all unfolds. If sometimes perhaps a stretch too convenient.

The one thing I didn’t like as much is the intense way the relationships between all characters switch gears so suddenly from interesting and complex, to sex-driven and insanely lustful (and the focus on pairing off is somewhat tedious). But that aside, I do so love this story.

It is easy to overlook any minor things that didn’t fully sit well with me in the face of how truly epic this story has become. I can’t wait to actually finish the last two books and find out how it all ends!!

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Title: Empire of Storms
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Kingdoms will collide.

The long path to the throne has only just begun for Aelin Galathynius as war looms on the horizon. Loyalties have been broken and bought, friends have been lost and gained, and those who possess magic find themselves at odds with those who don’t.

With her heart sworn to the warrior-prince by her side, and her fealty pledged to the people she is determined to save, Aelin will delve into the depths of her power to protect those she loves. But as monsters emerge from the horrors of the past, and dark forces become poised to claim her world, the only chance for salvation will lie in a desperate quest that may mark the end of everything Aelin holds dear.

In this breathtaking fifth installment of the New York Times bestselling Throne of Glass series, Aelin will have to choose what—and who—to sacrifice if she’s to keep the world of Erilea from breaking apart.