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A review by whiskers_and_lipstick
Tower of Dawn by Sarah J. Maas
5.0
I did the [b:Tower of Dawn|76714487|Tower of Dawn (Throne of Glass, #6)|Sarah J. Maas|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1673567264l/76714487._SY75_.jpg|51681900] and [b:Empire of Storms|76713323|Empire of Storms (Throne of Glass, #5)|Sarah J. Maas|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1676979605l/76713323._SY75_.jpg|25272004] tandem read, and it was so worth it! EoS was chaotic (in all the best ways), and ToD was the consistent build with mounting tension, stakes, and vindication.
Chaol and Nesryn UNDERSTOOD THEIR ASSIGNMENT! They were equally brilliant. And while they were sent to the southern continent together, they each had their own beautiful, moving story. With all of the strong magical beings in the series, I have felt such fondness for Chaol and Nesryn as two wholly mortal individuals facing the same threats with the same bravery and commitment as their magical/magic-wielding counterparts. They held their own and reaffirmed how indomitable of a force they each are to secure a victory for Erilea.
A new host of characters were introduced in ToD. Every single one of them mattered, and each scene they appeared in was of significant consequence to the story. The element of mystery from earlier books in the series returned full force in ToD. The empire of the Khaganate was a lovely reprieve from the power/political dynamics we have become accustomed to in the northern continent plotline.
The Assassin and the Healer is one of my favorite stories from [b:The Assassin's Blade|126062562|The Assassin's Blade (Throne of Glass, #0.1-0.5)|Sarah J. Maas|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1680869667l/126062562._SY75_.jpg|25691778]. Learning how Yrene faired after parting ways with Celeana was EVERYTHING. Chaol's journey of letting go of burdens not meant for him to bear and seeing himself as more than a footnote in someone else's story/destiny was *chef's kiss.* And my girl Nesryn getting a full story, reconnecting with her people, and receiving the recognition as the BAMF she is will be one of the things I remember most about this series.
Chaol and Nesryn UNDERSTOOD THEIR ASSIGNMENT! They were equally brilliant. And while they were sent to the southern continent together, they each had their own beautiful, moving story.
Spoiler
Seeing the thoughts and memories Chaol has hidden away deep inside of himself delivered on all my suspicions and left me feeling rewarded for my deep faith in him as a core character in this story. Nesyrn... Gah! Every utterance of Welcome Home made my cup runneth over. I loved seeing her story grow beyond her alliance/fleeting romance with Choal.A new host of characters were introduced in ToD. Every single one of them mattered, and each scene they appeared in was of significant consequence to the story. The element of mystery from earlier books in the series returned full force in ToD. The empire of the Khaganate was a lovely reprieve from the power/political dynamics we have become accustomed to in the northern continent plotline.
The Assassin and the Healer is one of my favorite stories from [b:The Assassin's Blade|126062562|The Assassin's Blade (Throne of Glass, #0.1-0.5)|Sarah J. Maas|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1680869667l/126062562._SY75_.jpg|25691778]. Learning how Yrene faired after parting ways with Celeana was EVERYTHING. Chaol's journey of letting go of burdens not meant for him to bear and seeing himself as more than a footnote in someone else's story/destiny was *chef's kiss.* And my girl Nesryn getting a full story, reconnecting with her people, and receiving the recognition as the BAMF she is will be one of the things I remember most about this series.