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Empire of Storms (Throne of Glass, #5)
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Aug 25, 2021
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Read 2 times. Last read July 27, 2024 to November 6, 2024.
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βThe world,β� Aelin said, βwill be saved and remade by the dreamers.β�
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γ � ββββββ� ββββββ� ββββββ� ββββββ� ββββββ� γ � βββββββ± ββββ might contain spoilers βββββ�
γ � ββββββ� I really picked up this series again thinking that, after I was hurt once, 5 years ago, by the insanely painful moments this book especially puts you through, there is no chance for it to hurt just as much again. I was so positively wrong.
γ � ββββββ� I still have absolutely no words for how shocking and harsh the last 100 pages of this book actually are. This has always been one of my favourite books in the series, only due to the beautiful bonding moments you get between the characters and how everything slowly comes together to form this utterly mind-blowing plot. However, it is also one of the books I hate the most in this entire series, exactly due to the insane pain it puts you through while having to read the events of the last part of the book. Despite it all,I am in love with these characters and 5 years in between my first and second reading of this novel only proved that nothing has changed for me. I am still Aelin's biggest supporter, Rowan'sb*tch greatest admirer, Dorian's protector, Aedion's biggest defender (despite him being annoying at times) and so on so forth. I just simply adore them all.
γ � ββββββ� I do feel sorry I did not get the chance to write a review back when I did my first read of this series, because I know my reaction to the events here would have been absolutely insane and probably the funniest thing to ever encounter. But, despite not being just as genuine as the first time I read this, my marvel towards this novel and series as a whole is still absolutely the same. From the slow development of new relationships to the strengthening of the bond between some of the characters, the absolutely gorgeous badass moments, the new allies and the exquisite shows of magic and strength, everything in this book is taken to the greatest level; it definitely sets a very high bar in terms of fantasy books and series.
γ � ββββββ� I still absolutely stand by what I said many times and I will never stop repeating it: Throne of Glass is one of the best fantasy series out there and you are definitely missing on such an insanely amazing plot and world by not picking this up.
γ � ββββββ� Now please excuse me while I go back to crying.... π₯²
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γ €γ €γ €γ €γ €γ €.Λΰ±� Pre-reading - reread ΰΏ� ΰΏ�*:ο½�
γ €γ €Finally starting the tandem re-read of this and TOD. I cannot wait to be left utterly broken once again by this book before EOS comes to seal my fate all over again. π€
γ � ββββββ� ββββββ� ββββββ� ββββββ� ββββββ� γ � ββββββ� ββββββ� ββββββ� ββββββ� γ � ββββββ� ββββββγ € β� ΛΛΛ ππ-ππππ Λq´ΛΛ� β�
γ � ββββββ� ββββββ� ββββββ� ββββββ� ββββββ� γ � βββββββ± ββββ might contain spoilers βββββ�
γ � ββββββ� I really picked up this series again thinking that, after I was hurt once, 5 years ago, by the insanely painful moments this book especially puts you through, there is no chance for it to hurt just as much again. I was so positively wrong.
γ � ββββββ� I still have absolutely no words for how shocking and harsh the last 100 pages of this book actually are. This has always been one of my favourite books in the series, only due to the beautiful bonding moments you get between the characters and how everything slowly comes together to form this utterly mind-blowing plot. However, it is also one of the books I hate the most in this entire series, exactly due to the insane pain it puts you through while having to read the events of the last part of the book. Despite it all,I am in love with these characters and 5 years in between my first and second reading of this novel only proved that nothing has changed for me. I am still Aelin's biggest supporter, Rowan's
γ � ββββββ� I do feel sorry I did not get the chance to write a review back when I did my first read of this series, because I know my reaction to the events here would have been absolutely insane and probably the funniest thing to ever encounter. But, despite not being just as genuine as the first time I read this, my marvel towards this novel and series as a whole is still absolutely the same. From the slow development of new relationships to the strengthening of the bond between some of the characters, the absolutely gorgeous badass moments, the new allies and the exquisite shows of magic and strength, everything in this book is taken to the greatest level; it definitely sets a very high bar in terms of fantasy books and series.
γ � ββββββ� I still absolutely stand by what I said many times and I will never stop repeating it: Throne of Glass is one of the best fantasy series out there and you are definitely missing on such an insanely amazing plot and world by not picking this up.
γ � ββββββ� Now please excuse me while I go back to crying.... π₯²
βΉββγβγβγβΏγβγβγβββ�
γ €γ €γ €γ €γ €γ €.Λΰ±� Pre-reading - reread ΰΏ� ΰΏ�*:ο½�
γ €γ €Finally starting the tandem re-read of this and TOD. I cannot wait to be left utterly broken once again by this book before EOS comes to seal my fate all over again. π€
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“He was hers and she was his and they had found each other across centuries of bloodshed and loss, across oceans and kingdoms and war.”
― Empire of Storms
― Empire of Storms

“They could burn the entire world to ashes with it. He was hers and she was his, and they had found each other across centuries of bloodshed and loss, across oceans and kingdoms and war. Rowan”
― Empire of Storms
― Empire of Storms

“Do not mistake my silence for lack of feeling. I have good reason to keep my thoughts to myself”
― Empire of Storms
― Empire of Storms
Reading Progress
Finished Reading
July 17, 2021
– Shelved as:
to-read
July 17, 2021
– Shelved
September 12, 2023
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favorites
January 13, 2024
– Shelved as:
i-am-still-here
July 27, 2024
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Started Reading
July 28, 2024
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9.24%
""One more word about that, and I will gut you before you can get up from that chair. Understood?"
Rowan and they all are better than me. Darrow is a b*tch and he deserves to be.....
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Rowan and they all are better than me. Darrow is a b*tch and he deserves to be.....

August 1, 2024
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23.38%
" "The sunlight gilded the balcony as Asterin whispered, so softly that only Manon could hear, Bring my body back to the cabin."
me and my genuine feelings rn:
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162
me and my genuine feelings rn:

August 5, 2024
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30.74%
"Fenrys snorted, toying with a small curl of golden hair at his nape. βHow you even manage to walk with that much steel on you, Whitethorn, has always been a mystery to me."
Rowan said smoothly, βHow no one has ever cut out your tongue just to shut you up has always been a mystery to me as well.β�
I love their banter so much, please πππ"
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213
Rowan said smoothly, βHow no one has ever cut out your tongue just to shut you up has always been a mystery to me as well.β�
I love their banter so much, please πππ"
August 19, 2024
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40.84%
"βEven if Maeve had kept me enslaved, I would have fought her. Every day, every hour, every breath. I would have fought for the rest of my life to find a way to return to you again."
"
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283

September 18, 2024
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60.03%
""Hereβs hoping you discover more creative terms than βbitchβ� to call me when you find this.
With all my love, A.A.G.
Aelin's priorities list:
1. Annoy Lorcan β�
2. Win the war"
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With all my love, A.A.G.
Aelin's priorities list:
1. Annoy Lorcan β�
2. Win the war"
November 1, 2024
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78.64%
"βLadies,β� the silver-haired prince said through clenched teeth.
They both turned, giving Rowan Whitethorn horrifyingly innocent smiles."
My theory is that Rowan's hair is already silver to hide the fact that the stress Manon and Aelin cause him daily make him age 50 years per week."
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545
They both turned, giving Rowan Whitethorn horrifyingly innocent smiles."
My theory is that Rowan's hair is already silver to hide the fact that the stress Manon and Aelin cause him daily make him age 50 years per week."
November 4, 2024
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88.6%
""Now the dark queenβs flag vanished entirely, as Fae ships bearing the silver banner of the House of Whitethorn opened fire upon their own armada".
No wonder this bloodline birthed a man of such standards like Rowan Whitethorn. All the men and women under this name deserve the best sex for the rest of their lives π©"
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614
No wonder this bloodline birthed a man of such standards like Rowan Whitethorn. All the men and women under this name deserve the best sex for the rest of their lives π©"
November 4, 2024
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90.91%
""But I sent you to Wendlyn for the healing. And so you would β� find him. The one who had been waiting so long for you.β�
βΑθ΄Η·Ι²Ή²Τ.β�
This marks the moment I begin crying; and i'll be ONLY crying for the remaining 63 pages, let's go π«Άπ»"
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βΑθ΄Η·Ι²Ή²Τ.β�
This marks the moment I begin crying; and i'll be ONLY crying for the remaining 63 pages, let's go π«Άπ»"
November 5, 2024
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99.42%
""So Rowan nodded to Dorian. But the man bowed his headβnot the gesture of a friend to a friend. But of one king to another."
I am absolutely sure Dorian called Rowan "dad" at least once and you cannot convince me otherwise.
I am going back to crying now."
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I am absolutely sure Dorian called Rowan "dad" at least once and you cannot convince me otherwise.
I am going back to crying now."
November 6, 2024
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Finished Reading
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thank you, love!!! π€

So the events from EOS and TOD happen simultaneously and if you want to truly experience all these events chronologically while they happen at the same time (or if you simply don't want to read TOD alone cause you cannot take a whole book full a Chaol like me) there was a guide made that indicates which chapters you have to read from EOS and which from TOD one after the other. For example, it will be like 1, 2 or more chapters from EOS, then you will read some chapters from TOD and alternate between books continuously. And you will just follow the events in both books as they progress.
I am not even sure I was coherent enough, but I hope I explained it well enough πππ

Λβ�*ββ� Κα΄α΄α΄Κ� (Levi Ackerman's wife) wrote: "CLOSING MY EYES TO YOUR REVIEW I'M ABOUT TO START BOOK 4"
so cute, my god πππ don't worry baby, enjoy the 4th book in peace as i am currently doing my re-read of the 5th one!!!! and happy reading!! π€π€

hahahaha it came after a VERY LONG TIME ππ

Thank youuuu sm, darling!! π₯°π€