Empire of Storms (Throne of Glass, 5) by Sarah J. Maas

epic fantasy romance • fae queen • found family • forbidden magic • kingdoms at war

Aelin Galathynius has fought her way back to her rightful identity, but reclaiming her throne is only the beginning. With war gathering on the horizon and enemies closing in from every direction, Aelin and her allies must embrace the power within them before Erilea is consumed by forces determined to destroy it.

Spice Level: 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️ 4/5

The Vibe

Aelin has never been one to back down from an impossible challenge. Now, with her heart pledged to the warrior prince beside her and her loyalty firmly rooted in the people she intends to protect, she is ready to claim her place and fight for the future of Terrasen. But the closer she gets to the throne, the more dangerous the forces gathering around her become.

Across Erilea, old alliances are tested and new ones forged as kingdoms prepare for war. Aelin and her court embark on a perilous quest that will demand everything from them, while ancient threats emerge from the shadows and magic once thought lost begins to reshape the battlefield. Every victory comes with a cost, and the line between triumph and sacrifice grows thinner with every step.

Sweeping, romantic, and packed with political intrigue, powerful magic, found family, and devastating stakes, Empire of Storms is where the Throne of Glass saga truly reaches epic proportions. For readers who love fierce queens, warrior heroes, complicated loyalties, magical kingdoms, and romances forged in the middle of war, this is an unforgettable chapter in Aelin's journey.

Tropes & Tags

• Fae queen
• Warrior prince
• Epic fantasy romance
• Found family
  
• Fated love
  
• Powerful heroine
  
• Protective hero
• Alpha hero
• Slow burn
  
• Political intrigue
• Kingdoms at war
• Rebellion
• Magic
• Ancient evil
• Dark forces
• High-stakes adventure
• Epic quest
  
• Loyalty and friendship
  
• War
• Fae
• Witches
• Shapeshifters
• Romantasy
  

Books in Series (In Order)

1. Throne of Glass (Throne of Glass, #1)
2. Crown of Midnight (Throne of Glass, #2)
3. Heir of Fire (Throne of Glass, #3)
4. Queen of Shadows (Throne of Glass, #4)
5. Empire of Storms (Throne of Glass, #5)
6. Tower of Dawn (Throne of Glass, #6)
7. Kingdom of Ash (Throne of Glass, #7)

Prequel collection: The Assassin's Blade (Throne of Glass, #0.1-0.5)