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4.23 AVERAGE
4.23 AVERAGE
OMG the best by FAR! idk if it’s that I’m finally invested or that I love Chaol as a character but I flew through this book!!
adventurous
dark
emotional
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
I read Volume 5, Empire of Storms, and Volume 6, Tower of Dawn, in the recommended tandem read – that is, both books in parallel in certain sections. And what can I say: it's worth it! The plot makes much more sense this way, as the stories run concurrently and you don't fall into a void from a cliffhanger.
The narrative strands are varied, full of revelations, new characters and familiar faces. Reading them in tandem creates an even bigger picture, almost like a jigsaw puzzle where pieces suddenly and unexpectedly fall into place. I was particularly impressed by how each character gets their own moments and how the tension steadily builds towards the finale.
I really enjoyed both volumes – reading them in tandem made the whole experience even more intense and exciting for me. Now I'm looking forward to the grand finale even more!
adventurous
challenging
emotional
hopeful
sad
tense
slow-paced
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
informative
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
emotional
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:
Yes
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
sad
tense
fast-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:
No
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
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
adventurous
mysterious
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Well that was tough
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
inspiring
mysterious
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
I wasn’t sure what to expect but I really enjoyed this. Total Chaol redemption arc — finally. Yrene was amazing, and I loved watching her and Chaol’s relationship develop.
Sartaq and Nesryn were such a nice surprise too (also: the rukhin are so cool??). The plot twists were subtle but super satisfying, especially seeing earlier threads come full circle.
The ending hit me hard — Chaol finding out about Aelin’s letter, Sartaq nearly dying… emotional damage. Quiet book, but powerful. Wouldn’t skip it.
Sartaq and Nesryn were such a nice surprise too (also: the rukhin are so cool??). The plot twists were subtle but super satisfying, especially seeing earlier threads come full circle.
The ending hit me hard — Chaol finding out about Aelin’s letter, Sartaq nearly dying… emotional damage. Quiet book, but powerful. Wouldn’t skip it.