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shannah_gone_bananas's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.25
It’s very very slow. Compared to the other books in the series it is a hard read. Which is sad because I love Chaol’s character. He’s been one of my favorites.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content, Medical trauma, Child death, Murder, Death of parent, Blood, Animal death, Injury/Injury detail, Drug use, Death, Alcohol, Pregnancy, Acephobia/Arophobia, and Violence
Moderate: War, Panic attacks/disorders, Grief, and Vomit
shelby96gt's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I couldn’t stand this book when I read it the first time. Just leaving you hanging with EoS and then don’t hear anything about my favs for a whole book and had to follow my least favorite protagonist in the series at this point. Reading it again and as part of the Tandem I enjoyed this story a whole lot more.
mayankamal18's review against another edition
4.0
Sjm brings out the "giver of backhanded compliments" in me.
It's a no plot just vibes kind of book -dont get me wrong I still devoured it .
It didn't need to be this long to be honest, like I get it world building and everything, but considering the book was this big the relationships could have been more nuanced. Back when i read this series in idk 2018 or something chaol was my man, my favorite of all Aelin's love interests, this book made me question that stance lmao. The relationships are not the most healthy relationships I have ever seen but hey - it was a fun read.
It's a no plot just vibes kind of book -dont get me wrong I still devoured it .
It didn't need to be this long to be honest, like I get it world building and everything, but considering the book was this big the relationships could have been more nuanced. Back when i read this series in idk 2018 or something chaol was my man, my favorite of all Aelin's love interests, this book made me question that stance lmao. The relationships are not the most healthy relationships I have ever seen but hey - it was a fun read.
taylormblack's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
hopeful
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
See Empire of Storms.
isaacb24's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
lbrowning17's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
readwithmeils's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
The first half was a bit tough to get through, but holy hell that ENDING!!! Insane.
jordy_kay's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
informative
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
I did this as a part of the tandem read. Partially physical book, mostly audiobook. Please read the whole review cause I have thoughts.
My feelings on Chaol Westfall: I think he gets a lot of hate online from people. Can he be annoying? Yes. Can he be rude? Yes. However, throughout the ENTIRE series, he is consistently doing his best to make the best decision and protect Dorian. The thing with Nehemia is 1. He thought he was protecting everyone and made a bad call. He hates himself for it every day since then. He was torn between these girls and a very deadly king as a 19 year old. 2. We know that Nehemia had laid the ground work for that killing. It would’ve happened one way or another. Throughout this book, there were many times when I was annoyed that he blamed Aelin for his own choices. But when being healed by Yrene, there was the realization (finally) he was taking out the anger at himself on Aelin. The anger he felt about Dorian and the demon, his men, Nehemia, etc. was aimed at Aelin which is a very human move. But this book showed a TON of character development for the guy. He has a new perspective on his life, his body, and what he’s meant to do. I LOVED Yrene. She could call out Chaol. She also had a large character development: caring for those from Adarlan, standing up for herself to the royals, and owning her past. I’m very excited for her to meet “her stranger” who gave her the note.
I would recommend this to be a tandem read with Empire of Storms. Not because it is a bad book or hard to get through, but because of the place you leave off in Empire of Storms, I can imagine it is very difficult to go back in time and care about this other continent. It is a book that NEEDS to be read in the series because incredibly important information regarding the war and strategy is conveyed to us. If you’re still reeling from EoS, it can be hard to get through and focus on ToD. Good book. Lord help me and my heart on Kingdom of Ash.
My feelings on Chaol Westfall: I think he gets a lot of hate online from people. Can he be annoying? Yes. Can he be rude? Yes. However, throughout the ENTIRE series, he is consistently doing his best to make the best decision and protect Dorian. The thing with Nehemia is 1. He thought he was protecting everyone and made a bad call. He hates himself for it every day since then. He was torn between these girls and a very deadly king as a 19 year old. 2. We know that Nehemia had laid the ground work for that killing. It would’ve happened one way or another. Throughout this book, there were many times when I was annoyed that he blamed Aelin for his own choices. But when being healed by Yrene, there was the realization (finally) he was taking out the anger at himself on Aelin. The anger he felt about Dorian and the demon, his men, Nehemia, etc. was aimed at Aelin which is a very human move. But this book showed a TON of character development for the guy. He has a new perspective on his life, his body, and what he’s meant to do. I LOVED Yrene. She could call out Chaol. She also had a large character development: caring for those from Adarlan, standing up for herself to the royals, and owning her past. I’m very excited for her to meet “her stranger” who gave her the note.
I would recommend this to be a tandem read with Empire of Storms. Not because it is a bad book or hard to get through, but because of the place you leave off in Empire of Storms, I can imagine it is very difficult to go back in time and care about this other continent. It is a book that NEEDS to be read in the series because incredibly important information regarding the war and strategy is conveyed to us. If you’re still reeling from EoS, it can be hard to get through and focus on ToD. Good book. Lord help me and my heart on Kingdom of Ash.
booklix's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
I have mixed feelings.
On the one hand, I love Chaol. I loved is development throughout the series and this book. I enjoyed a lot Yrene, she is well spoken and she and chaol are a prefect match. We have great revelation :the Maeve one took me off guard and the healer true role as well .
The outlook of reading about another continent was very thrilling and I believe necessary for the overall world building, plus it underlines how big the next battle is going to be with all of these characters involved.
On the other hand I was not a fan of Nesryn. I did not care about her as an important character of a book. Overall some parts of the book were just long. I feel like it could have been 100 pages less and still work out.
On the one hand, I love Chaol. I loved is development throughout the series and this book. I enjoyed a lot Yrene, she is well spoken and she and chaol are a prefect match. We have great revelation :
The outlook of reading about another continent was very thrilling and I believe necessary for the overall world building, plus it underlines how big the next battle is going to be with all of these characters involved.
On the other hand I was not a fan of Nesryn. I did not care about her as an important character of a book. Overall some parts of the book were just long. I feel like it could have been 100 pages less and still work out.
diana_rlu's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0