Empire of Storms

· Throne of Glass Book 5 · Bloomsbury Publishing USA
4.9
772 reviews
Ebook
384
Pages

About this ebook

Only the greatest sacrifice can turn the tide of war.

War is brewing in the fifth book of the #1 bestselling Throne of Glass series by Sarah J. Maas.

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 increasingly 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, dark forces stand poised to claim her world. The only chance for salvation lies in a desperate quest that may take more from Aelin than she has to give, a quest that forces her to choose what-and who-she's willing to sacrifice for the sake of peace.

Kingdoms collide in this fifth book in the #1 New York Times bestselling Throne of Glass series.

Ratings and reviews

4.9
772 reviews
Gina M. Savastano
August 25, 2016
Maas has a style that pulls the reader in. The plot itself (up to this point) has been predictable, but enjoyably so. The characters are well made, the world is perfect, and the story has so much flavor. Romance isn't necessarily the main component; Maas closely resembles authors like Tolkien and George R.R. Martin. Her books are not just kin to epics-- they are epics, with flawless details and enchantment.
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Albert Whitehead
June 1, 2023
Great book, exceptional storytelling. Only problem I had was how many times Maas used "hissed" or "snarled" as a literary element. Its just over the top. Also, there's just too much filler in Queen of Shadows. Just get to the point. Sometimes Maas isn't the best at naming either. The Kingdom of Meah. What is that? Its a kingdom that doesn't believe in itself. Also, Adarlan? She could've done better. Other than the constant overuse of the "snarl" literary element and really subpar naming Mass is exceptional for her engaging descriptions of action sequences. The horror and romance she weaves throughout the series is excellent in every way. I snarled in satisfaction when i completed this review.
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A Google user
December 23, 2016
I very much enjoyed the earlier books of this series. I enjoy reading young adult/juvenile fiction because I love a great story without the sex and bad language in adult fiction. The descriptive sex is completely unnecessary; the story would be excellent without it.
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About the author

Sarah J. Maas is the #1 New York Times and internationally bestselling author of the Throne of Glass, Court of Thorns and Roses, and Crescent City series. Her books have sold millions of copies and are published in thirty-eight languages. Sarah lives with her family in New York City.

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