{"id":7071662,"date":"2026-10-12T03:05:52","date_gmt":"2026-10-12T03:05:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fivemor.com\/?p=7071662"},"modified":"2026-10-12T03:05:52","modified_gmt":"2026-10-12T03:05:52","slug":"tower-of-dawn-by-sarah-j-maas-book-review-books-on-the-747","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fivemor.com\/?p=7071662","title":{"rendered":"Tower of Dawn by Sarah J. Maas \u2013 Book review \u2013 Books on the 7:47"},"content":{"rendered":"


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Now, I\u2019m not going to lie, Tower of Dawn<\/em> just didn\u2019t do it for me. This is the sixth book in the Throne of Glass<\/em> series and after the absolute epic ending of its predecessor, Empire of Storms<\/em>, I eagerly jumped into this book only to discover that it wasn\u2019t a direct continuation of Aelin and Rowan\u2019s story but a totally different one\u2026.<\/p>\n

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Chaol and Nesryn\u2019s story<\/h2>\n

Yes, so Tower of Dawn<\/em> is set on the southern continent (all previous books and action have taken place on the northern one) and gives us an update on Chaol and Nesryn, who journeyed south to both rally more troops and try to find a healer to help Chaol walk again.<\/p>\n

I did like some elements of Tower of Dawn<\/em>. The introduction of the healers and their particular kind of power is interesting, particularly Yrene who we have actually met before in the series. She is assigned to Chaol and the book follows the ups and downs of their relationship. <\/p>\n

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\u201cMaybe you and I will have to learn how to live.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

A valg history<\/h2>\n

The best part of Tower of Dawn<\/em> is when it delves deeper into the origins of the Valg and gives us a truly jaw-dropping moment about a character we are already very-much acquainted with. We also learn there are 3 Valg kings, but we\u2019ve only met one in the story so far. There is a complex history with the Valg and healers which is an element that\u2019s surely foreshadowing and lining up a richer plot mix for the final book.<\/p>\n

It also feels like a few breadcrumbs are dropped to show how the worlds of the different book series are potentially linked eg: they find Fae stories drawn onto walls (this happens in Crescent City<\/em> too) and there are deep tunnels in the libraries, a common theme across all.<\/p>\n

Don\u2019t hate me but\u2026<\/h2>\n

Tower of Dawn<\/em> is wonderfully written. Chaol\u2019s reflections on Aelin are interesting. She is a complex character\u00a0and it\u2019s great to hear other character\u2019s POV on some of her actions, especially when that character is an ex-lover. <\/p>\n

Overall, the characterisation is rich and relationships are described in such depth, alongside, imagery of the southern continent is vivid, it\u2019s just I very much feel this story could have told in about 300 pages. I personally didn\u2019t engage with Chaol and Nesryn as lead characters and really didn\u2019t see the need to add so many new characters (the southern royal siblings) at this point in the series.<\/p>\n

I do feel sorry for all those people who read the Throne of Glass<\/em> series in real-time, were left on the absolute cliffhanger at the end of Empire of Storms<\/em>, and then were given this as the follow-up book. Bring on Kingdom of Ash<\/em>!<\/p>\n

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