Today, I’m reviewing a young adult fantasy novel. Empire of Storms is the fifth installment in the Throne of Glass series written by the lovely Sarah J. Maas. If you are looking for a new series to read, I will highly recommend this one. Let’s dive into this books, and as usual, there will be no spoilers.

 

BOOK REVIEW: EMPIRE OF STORMS BY SARAH J. MAAS

 

“You will find, Rolfe, that one does not deal with Celaena Sardothien. One survives her.”  Sarah J. Maas – Empire of Storms

 

 

Synopsis

 

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 don’t.

 

As the kingdoms of Erilea fracture around her, enemies must become allies if Aelin is to keep those she loves from falling to the dark forces poised to claim her world. With war looming on all horizons, the only chance for salvation lies in a desperate quest that may mark the end of everything Aelin holds dear.

 

Aelin’s journey from assassin to queen has entranced millions across the globe, and this fifth installment will leave fans breathless. Will Aelin succeed in keeping her world from splintering, or will it all come crashing down?

 

Genre: YA Fantasy

 

 

“The world,” Aelin said, “will be saved and remade by the dreamers, Rolfe.”

Sarah J. Maas – Empire of Storms

Review

 

Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

 

Empire of Storms is a Young Adult (YA) fantasy novel and book #5 in the Throne of Glass series written by Sarah J. Maas.

 

Disclaimer: This review doesn’t contain any spoilers, and the opinions expressed are my own. I purchased this book.

 

Empire of Storms is probably the best of the series. First of all, let me says that so much happens in this book that your head will spin, and the story challenges the characters on so many levels. The author doesn’t hesitate to raise the stakes for each of them. You’ll cry when some characters are broken, and others are mended. All of the characters are flawed yet relatable. This book made me cry and laugh, and the way the story unfolds leaves the reader breathless on every page. The romance blossoms in beautiful ways with some scenes that are probably more appropriate for new adult than young adult, but that is a known characteristic of this author’s work. The ending is mind-blowing and heart-wrenching.

 

Overall, this book met all my expectations, and I highly recommend it.

 

In reading Empire of Storms, I believe you can glimpse how—or at least where—the story will end, but I could be wrong. The last book (book #7), Kingdom of Ash, is set to be released on October 23, 2018. I’m beyond excited to read how the author will conclude this epic story.

 

Please keep in mind…

Of course, you’ll need to start at the beginning of the series if you’re not familiar with these books, but doing so will be 100% worth the time. I highly recommend reading Assassin’s Blade before Throne of Glass. I believe Assassin’s Blade was released later, but this book explains what happened before Throne of Glass. It helps you better understand the story and the main character.

 

What’s next for me? Tower of Dawn (book #6) is my next read. I want to finish this series this month. At least, that’s my goal.

 

“The fear of loss . . . it can destroy you as much as the loss itself.” 

Sarah J. Maas – Empire of Storms

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