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Torre del Alba

Sarah J. Maas

4.23 AVERAGE


Tandem Read Review

Empire of Storms and Tower of Dawn, read in tandem, offer an immersive and masterful continuation of a beloved series. These books are brilliantly crafted, weaving together intricate plots and character arcs that provide satisfying conclusions to questions that have lingered since the series' inception. The narrative is skillfully structured, setting the stage for what promises to be an epic finale. However, one aspect that might not sit well with some readers is the inclusion of a romantic subplot involving a couple with incestuous undertones. This element, while controversial, is handled with a level of sensitivity, but it may still be a point of contention for certain readers. Overall, these books are a testament to the author's ability to create a rich, compelling fantasy world, balancing the weight of longstanding mysteries with the excitement of setting up a grand conclusion.
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Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes
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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
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Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: No
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes
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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
adventurous challenging dark emotional hopeful mysterious reflective sad tense 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
adventurous 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: Complicated

It’s come to my attention that some people don’t like Chaol and therefore don’t like this book? I guess these people are insane because HUH? I love Chaol. His growth and redemption arc and internal struggles are so relatable and feel so human in comparison with the other characters in this series. He’s frustrating at times, yes, but that’s what makes his inner turmoil and struggles so relatable and real. I really enjoyed following him and Yrene and Nesryn in this book. It was a little slower than the others in the second half of the series, but the character growth made up for the slower plot. 

Highly recommend reading this in tandem with Empire of Storms! While I loved also having Chaol, Nesryn, and Yrene’s POVs, going back in time to read what was happening on their continent after the cliffhanger that Empire of Storms ended on would have been brutal. 

Surprisingly this may be my favourite in the series so far.
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3.8 estrellitas. Me gustó, no me mató como Imperio de tormentas, y al tener que leerlos al mismo tiempo, este se vió bastante opacado por la otra historia.
Sin embargo, rescató el desarrollo de Chaol. Pasó por todo el camino de gustarme, quererlo, odiarlo, ABORRECERLO hasta volver a apreciarlo. Por otro lado, Yrene Towers simplemente encantadora, qué mujer más increíble. La adoro muchísimo. Necesito, anhelo y DESEO ver el reencuentro entre ella y Aelin.

Pero me dormí en vivo con los capítulos de Nesryn, es que me parece muy aburrida KAKDKDKDKDKS, pero qué bueno que haya descubierto hartas cosas interesantes e importantes !! Falkan me hizo chillar de emoción cuando lo ví aparecer y más por lo de Lysandra (!!), estoy eufórica.