Empire of Storms by Sarah J Maas

Empire of Storms (Throne of Glass, #5)

by Sarah J. Maas

Kingdoms collide in Sarah J. Maas’s epic fifth installment in the New York Times bestselling Throne of Glass series.

The long path to the throne has only just begun for Aelin Galathynius. 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.

Reviewed by Cocktails and Books on

5 of 5 stars

Share
693 devastating pages later I'm not sure how I'm going to make it to the last book. Sarah J Maas took Aelin to a new level in this book, proving her rightful place as Queen.

I loved how Aelin's band really came together. Bonded. Aeodin, Dorian and Lysandra might now always agree with Aelin's methods or her choices, but they stood behind her and proved they'd go to the ends of the earth for her.

The Fae were a question mark, but Gavriel, Faryns and even Lorcan discovered there was a reason so many were willing to get behind Aelin and her cause.

And then there was Rowan. When I first started reading this series, I wasn't sure if it was Dorian or Choal I wanted Aelin (Celaena back then) with. But now I know there is no other than Rowan. He may get mad when Aelin does something without his knowledge, but he knows where her heart lies and why she does what she does. He may not like it, but he will never force Aelin to be anyone other than who she is. I love that about him. And now, I can't wait to see just how far he'll go for her.

If you haven't picked up this series, you must. It's one of my all-time favorites. If you love a fantasy read with one kick-ass heroine, Throne of Glass is a series you must pick up.

Last modified on

Reading updates

  • Started reading
  • 8 September, 2016: Finished reading
  • 8 September, 2016: Reviewed