Empire of Storms (Throne of Glass #5) by Sarah J. Maas Review | The Saga Continues…

Book Review

1 Aug

Written By Emma

Quick Details

Title: Empire of Storms
Author: Sarah J. Maas
Series: Throne of Glass (#5)
Genre: Fantasy
Format Read: Tandem Read & Audiobook
Pages: 720 pages

Synopsis

War is closing in on Erilea, and Aelin Galathynius is running out of time. With Rowan by her side and old allies scattered across the continent, Aelin must gather every scrap of help she can find.

As old wounds resurface and new alliances are tested, Aelin is pushed toward a sacrifice that will change everything.

Image from my Instagram - @readingerabyemma — Who I'd Recommend This Book To

Fans of epic fantasy with huge stakes.
Readers who love multiple character POVs.
Readers who enjoy found family and political intrigue.
Fantasy fans who enjoy large scale world-building.
Anyone planning to finish the Throne of Glass series...because, why would you stop now!

Review

I read / listened to this in tandem with Tower of Dawn so the experience blended somewhat. Both of these books are around 700 pages each & there is A LOT to cover! It did feel like a slog at times but the story is so good!

Now, I’m not the best at remembering plot points & all the little details. My note taking is also a little iffy! But what I do know is that I thoroughly enjoyed this & I need to finish Tower of Dawn so I can get Kingdom of Ash read / listened too now!!

The end of Empire of Storms made my heart ache!! Like…now what, you know what I mean?

As much as I love him, I don’t want to go back to Chaol & Yrene. I want to go back to Aelin & the overly masculine Rowan! To all the pretty people as there clearly are no bad looking people in the Maas-verse!

I’d comment more on the other characters & plot points but right now my brain is mush & I can barely remember their names 🤪 Just know a lot happens & it’s not a book you can skip!

The only real actual down side for me was the length of. Based on what happened, I feel Maas could have shaved off at least 250 pages. Yes A LOT happens, but some “scenes” felt quite drawn out & long winded. It could have been more snappy! Which would have saved me several hours!

That being said, this was exciting, detailed & leaves you on one hell of a cliffhanger! Now, I need to go & finish Tower of Dawn!

Rating: ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐

You can buy this book on Amazon (Affiliate Links):

Paperback: https://link.amazon/B0ikgbse8

Hardback: https://link.amazon/B0hnESpmq

Audiobook: https://link.amazon/B09CFQgsM

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