Empire of Storms (Throne of Glass #5) – Sarah J. Maas (2016)
In this explosive fifth installment of the Throne of Glass series, Aelin Galathynius rallies allies across Erilea to face the monstrous Valg king Erawan, forging alliances with pirates, witches, and former enemies. The novel intertwines multiple perspectives—including Manon Blackbeak’s wyvern-riders, Dorian’s newfound magic, and Rowan’s unwavering loyalty—as war looms and ancient prophecies unfold. Maas escalates the stakes with naval battles, heartbreaking betrayals, and a cliffhanger ending that sets up Tower of Dawn and Kingdom of Ash.
If You Loved This, Try:
- Kingdom of Ash (#7) – The saga’s epic conclusion.
- A Court of Wings and Ruin (Maas, 2017) – Similar wartime alliances in the ACOTAR world.
- The Priory of the Orange Tree (Samantha Shannon, 2019) – Another feminist high fantasy with dragons.