Empire of Storms
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 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, and dark forces become poised to claim her world, the only chance for salvation will lie in a desperate quest that may mark the end of everything Aelin holds dear. In this breathtaking fifth installment of the New York Times bestselling Throne of Glass series, Aelin will have to choose what -- and who -- to sacrifice if she's to keep the world of Erilea from breaking apart.
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Fifth in Throne of Glass. Aelin Galathynius gathers allies, courts, and armies as a long-foretold war comes to Erilea. Her relationship with Rowan, and the truth of what she is, both step out into the open.
Empire of Storms is the fifth main book in Sarah J. Maas's Throne of Glass series, after Throne of Glass, Crown of Midnight, Heir of Fire, and Queen of Shadows. It is followed by Tower of Dawn and Kingdom of Ash.
Yes. Empire of Storms is significantly steamier than the earlier books, with multiple explicit on-page scenes. The series gradually shifts from YA-adjacent to adult fantasy across its arc, and Empire of Storms is where the change is most noticeable.
Empire of Storms was written by Sarah J. Maas, published in 2016 by Bloomsbury Publishing USA.
Empire of Storms is 704 pages in standard print editions, though page counts vary slightly between hardcover, paperback, and large-print formats.
At an average reading pace of about 250 words per minute, Empire of Storms takes most readers 11 to 15 hours to finish.
Empire of Storms is a standalone novel by Sarah J. Maas, not part of a series.
Empire of Storms is available in hardcover, paperback, ebook, and audiobook formats from Amazon, Bookshop.org, ThriftBooks, and most major bookstores.
