M's Reviews > Empire of Storms

** spoiler alert ** The stakes are higher than ever, and Sarah J Maas does not disappoint. I loved it. This is probably one of the best pieces of fantasy fiction I have ever read. I damn near highlighted this entire book. The chemistry between Aelin and Rowan was palpable in every scene they had together (and even when they were apart!) And oh god, Lysandra and Aedion-- Elide and Lorcan-- Manon and Dorian-- they all had sparks flying.

But really ALL HAIL THE BITCH QUEEN. Damn does she get cooler and more cunning with each page. THIS is what I want in a book heroine-- this badass, confident, and self-accepting female who owns not only herself but everyone else. She will legit be on my book boyfriend list because I love her so.
It was amazing-- I found my mouth wide open at every plot twist, cunning trick, and delicious secret that she revealed.

I found myself captured in not only Aelin's story like usual, but this time in others' stories as well. Elide and Lorcan's journey was a highlight-- beautiful, exciting, and very touching. Elise does NOT disappoint, and the strength of her character-- of all the female characters in the novel actually-- was astonishing. There is no weakness, no pity, no sexism found here. It was pure brilliance.

I enjoyed getting to know Fenrys and Gabriel, two fascinating additions to an already great plot. It's amazing when in such a small short of time you can get a huge look into each of the characters, their lives and their development.

But that ending-- OH THAT ENDING-- it got me so hard. I could actually hear the Lord of the Rings theme song playing behind it in my head. It was that EPIC. I cannot WAIT for the next and final book comes out. If it's even close to being as good as this one, you can be sure I'll be reeling in astonishment, happiness, pain, and tears like I am now.