Empire of Storms by Sarah J. MaasMy rating: 5 of 5 stars
There's one thing to be said about being late to a series. At least all the books are out.
I listened to this in tandem with Tower of Dawn. So it took me a LOT longer to get through this than normal.
This book is about Aelin, Rowan, Darian, Manon, Elide, and Lorcan's journey over time. All they had to do and endure to get to where they needed to be. To find the lock.
They all have separate journeys that come together as one.
I'll say. I'm amazed at the masterful planning of Aelin's mind. She's really learned some serious skills other than being an assassin from her former master. All her contacts in the past, through her short life and she's made the rounds, are seen here. We see how she's played her hand and who answers.
There's a little unexpected event that comes about at the end. But, Aelin saw when it happened and she quickly planned for it. Wow, she's quick on her feet.
This book was amazing. It's interesting to see how the different gods and goddesses influence their selected person through life to get to this point. Leading them to others that can help, and possibly fall in love with, to where they are needed.
They all bring a piece of the puzzle to Aelin with what they learn of the Valg, Morath, and other people and places that are involved.
I really do think this story and series is masterfully planned out and put into words.
The narrator is wonderful with her accents and personalities for the characters.
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Maybe I'll give this series another try....one day.
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