Scan barcode
A review by jamsu
Empire of Storms by Sarah J. Maas
adventurous
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
3.5
We decided to tandem read Empire of Storms and Tower of Dawn with Sam @ Fictionally Sam. I'm not sure if I loved or hated it. I think storyline wise it was fun but I wasn't a fan of changing books every few chapters or so.
Last time I read Empire of Storms I admit that I found Aelin's secret plans annoying but while rereading I just wanted Aedion to trust her. She already told her friends that she was calling in old debts and promises. And even if nobody came I don't really get why Aedion was acting like Aelin was just showcasing her powers for fun and putting them in danger for no reason. Where was all the loyalty he had for her in Queen of Shadows? Even Ansel knew she never forgot her kingdom.
I liked that we got more likeable side couples! Manon and Dorian have so much potential but I don't get why people love them so much. That being said, I think if they got more chapter or even a book about them I think I could love them.
Lorcan and Elide is still my favorite side couple in this book and I hope to see more of these two couples in Kingdom of Ash. Was it perfect? Of course not. Lorcan was still loyal to Maeve and they were both keeping secrets from each other. I liked how they went from using each other to Lorcan promising to protect Elide and not to abandon her. They had so much in common like having no family or friends. It was sad to realize that he didn't think Rowan and others as his friends.
I don't get why people hate on Aedion so much for his treatment on Lysandra. He was just upset and I was more annoyed by how in the earlier in the book she was telling him how to feel and act.
Rowan and Aelin's romance was my favorite thing about this book, not that anyone is surprised. I don't understand people who still aren't over other Aelin ships because to me Rowan has always been the one for her. He's the only one who saw every part of her and wasn't afraid. Aelin also accepted him the way he was nad loved that he doesn't apologize for who he is. Rowan wanted to live up to being with her and they were clearly loved each other. Aelin needed someone who didn't apologize who they are and he accepts her as she is.
I'm sad friendships took a step back in general for this book. We had so much relationship build in the last book but this book barely had nothing. Aelin asked Lysandra's help and worked with Manon but that was basically it.
All in all I liked that we got to see more romance in this book but it still wasn't enough in my opinion. But I liked how we got at least some parts with different couples. I wish Rowan and Aedion's friendship was more shown or even Rowan and Dorian's. The whole book just has too much planning and action compared to romance and friendships to me.
Last time I read Empire of Storms I admit that I found Aelin's secret plans annoying but while rereading I just wanted Aedion to trust her. She already told her friends that she was calling in old debts and promises. And even if nobody came I don't really get why Aedion was acting like Aelin was just showcasing her powers for fun and putting them in danger for no reason. Where was all the loyalty he had for her in Queen of Shadows? Even Ansel knew she never forgot her kingdom.
I liked that we got more likeable side couples! Manon and Dorian have so much potential but I don't get why people love them so much. That being said, I think if they got more chapter or even a book about them I think I could love them.
Lorcan and Elide is still my favorite side couple in this book and I hope to see more of these two couples in Kingdom of Ash. Was it perfect? Of course not. Lorcan was still loyal to Maeve and they were both keeping secrets from each other. I liked how they went from using each other to Lorcan promising to protect Elide and not to abandon her. They had so much in common like having no family or friends. It was sad to realize that he didn't think Rowan and others as his friends.
I don't get why people hate on Aedion so much for his treatment on Lysandra. He was just upset and I was more annoyed by how in the earlier in the book she was telling him how to feel and act.
Rowan and Aelin's romance was my favorite thing about this book, not that anyone is surprised. I don't understand people who still aren't over other Aelin ships because to me Rowan has always been the one for her. He's the only one who saw every part of her and wasn't afraid. Aelin also accepted him the way he was nad loved that he doesn't apologize for who he is. Rowan wanted to live up to being with her and they were clearly loved each other. Aelin needed someone who didn't apologize who they are and he accepts her as she is.
I'm sad friendships took a step back in general for this book. We had so much relationship build in the last book but this book barely had nothing. Aelin asked Lysandra's help and worked with Manon but that was basically it.
All in all I liked that we got to see more romance in this book but it still wasn't enough in my opinion. But I liked how we got at least some parts with different couples. I wish Rowan and Aedion's friendship was more shown or even Rowan and Dorian's. The whole book just has too much planning and action compared to romance and friendships to me.