Tower of Dawn (Miniature Character Collection) (Throne of Glass)

“You would be surprised by how closely the healing of physical wounds is tied to the healing of emotional ones.” Before starting ‘Tower Of Dawn’ I was aware of the fact that it differed slightly from the previous books in the series, primarily following Chaol and Nesryn on their journey across the sea and following a timeline that ran parallel to the last addition of the series. I can understand why this would frustrate some readers – at least when these books were first released and they had to wait an extra year to find out exactly what would happen with Aelin – yet I was actually pretty excited to dive into this book. Exploring more of this glorious world? Obviously I was intrigued...plus I had hopes that a character I adored from ‘The Assassin’s Blade’ would make a reappearance. Although this book misses the majority of its previous major points of view, including its main one, to me it definitely felt like another instalment and not a companion. It didn’t feel like a detour in any way. It read the same; it kept me just as engaged and addicted to the text. Plus it contained some truly monumental developments that caught me utterly off guard. It’s a must read for fans of the series and one hell of an addictive thrill ride. As this book explores a whole other stretch of land – with its own ruling system and beliefs – there are a lot of new characters introduced. The major ones, the Khagan and his family, fascinated me immensely. I loved getting to learn about each and every one of them, as well as exploring the landscape, discovering some of its history and travelling some rather unexpected roads. The familiar face I was hoping for featured heavily – much to my delight – as well as another familiar figure that I wasn’t expecting. It truly staggers me to think upon just how much planning must have went into this series, looking back over all the little links from earlier on. At times in the previous books I will admit that Chaol’s attitude towards those he’s cared for has irritated me but I truly did adore this book. So if you’ve ever felt similarly don’t let that put you off. This book is certainly a must read. There are so many new characters to meet, so much information to uncover, so many twists and turns to revel in. The romance involved melted my heart. The exploration of this new land fascinated me. And I adored every moment of this reading experience. So yes it goes without saying that I recommend this book and majorly cannot wait to dive into the finale of this series.

Tower of Dawn is a breathtaking and deeply moving installment in the Throne of Glass series that proves healing, growth, and hope can be just as powerful as war and magic. Often underestimated, this novel shines with emotional depth, rich world-building, and unforgettable character development. At its heart, Tower of Dawn is Chaol Westfall’s redemption story—and what a journey it is. Watching Chaol confront his guilt, trauma, and shattered identity is raw, honest, and incredibly human. His struggles feel real, his anger and self-blame palpable, and his slow path toward self-acceptance is written with remarkable care. His relationship with Yrene Towers is one of the most beautifully developed arcs in the entire series, blending vulnerability, strength, and healing into something truly special. The Southern Continent is vivid and lush, offering a refreshing expansion of the world. The culture, politics, and history add depth to the overarching story, while the mysteries uncovered within the Torre Cesme are both chilling and fascinating. Every revelation feels purposeful, seamlessly tying into the larger narrative and raising the stakes for what’s to come. What makes Tower of Dawn exceptional is its message: that healing is not linear, that strength can be found in softness, and that facing one’s past is often the bravest act of all. This book is not just a companion to the main storyline—it’s an essential piece of the saga that enriches the emotional and thematic weight of the entire series. Powerful, introspective, and beautifully written, Tower of Dawn transforms perception and rewards patience. It is a story of light after darkness, and it leaves a lasting impact long after the final page is turned.

If you're a Chaol fan, you're about to enter book Heaven. Enjoy the ride. This is a book entirely devoted to him and a few secondary characters Maas is developing ready to mesh into the wider story in the next book. Fortunately, this doesn't read like a filler book (considering that's basically what it is) and despite featuring what is largely a whole new kingdom, with new characters and new mythology to get your head around - this book is easily as good as the others before it. What am I saying?! All that new stuff sounds delicious! So Chaol is on a mission, with Nesryn, to build upon Aelin's army. She needs more help, and Antica might be just where she can find them. But the banners hang white around Khagan's castle; a murder of his youngest daughter, or a suicide? So he's not feeling up to listening to Chaol bang on about how wonderful helping Aelin might be. And that's not forgetting the distinct disadvantage Chaol now has of not being able to hold his own in battle. Enter Yrene. A healer, who might just know how to bust the darkness right out of Chaol's destroyed spine as well as find the information Chaol might need to convince the Khagan. You are going to love Yrene. She's the typical bad-ass female character, although not quite as wonderful as Manon because..she's not Manon, and she doesn't have a Wyvern! But she's also painfully intelligent and has her own backstory (which ties in somehow to Aelin's - I can't wait for them to meet!!). And whilst Chaol and Yrene get down to fixing him up and searching the libraries for information about the Valg, Nesryn and one of the King's sons are off on their own adventure full of dark spiders, evil Valg bedtime stories and a couple of magnificent creatures known as Ruks who might give the Wyverns a run for their money. Sadly not as high on the cute scale though. Whilst it might be a concern that all of these new characters couldn't possible be as great as the ones you've already become attached to, worry not - because once again Maas managed to make me become utterly, embarrassingly, attached to even the most secondary character. And she has mercifully cut down on the cringe-worthy love scenes (because her sexy time stories are painfully cringe for some reason I can't quite place). I couldn't have asked for more. I love the way that Maas always manages to weave her smaller stories, or other characters from her books, into each of the other books. Such a complex level of storytelling is beyond my small-ish imaginations abilities and as such, when something crops up (like a link to one of her Novella's from the Assassin's Blade collection, or a distant relative to another beloved character) I fall more and more in love with her world-building as the realistion hits. It's so damn clever, perfectly rich and beautifully written and you know what? It's utterly addictive. Again! I thought I might be disappointed with a book just about Chaol and Nesryn. A book "just" about Chaol and Nesryn indeed. How wrong I was. Read it now, or may the Valg get you!

A new novel in the 'Throne of Glass' series of fantasy novels. If you don't know anything about them, go and read book one; 'Throne of Glass'. Because this is not a jumping on point. There is no exposition to bring new readers up to speed. Regular readers of this series read on. Although do note: 1: This is not book six in the series. This is a story involving other characters from earlier books which takes place at the same time as much of book five. 2: Although books one to four were young adult novels, this, like book five, says on the back CONTAINS MATURE CONTENT. NOT SUITABLE FOR YOUNGER READERS. This volume runs for six hundred and fifty eight pages. It is divided into two parts. Further into sixty eight chapters. And an epilogue. There's a map of the setting at the start. Said setting is the continent to the south of the lands where all the rest of this series takes place. Where Chaol and Nesryn have gone, in order to try and get the leader of this land to help in the fight. Plus to try and heal the injuries that have left Chaol unable to use his legs. They face intrigue. And Chaol faces the ire of Yrene, a healer who could help him. If she can get past her issues with him. There are also answers to big questions to be found... Sarah J. Maas writes excellent prose, which one again really sweeps you into the book from the off. The Chaol chapters early on in particular are excellent in their depiction of him trying to live with his disability. Everything that follows is firmly character driven, and all that happens comes out of the action and interaction of said characters. Character relationships are really achingly well done at times, especially early on. But this is a very slow burn of a book, one of those that keeps the threat level firmly in the background while people go about their business. Some of what Chaol and Yrene go on to down is a bit predictable, but well written enough so you won't care about that too much. Nesryn's story arc is a lot less predictable, and certain things in that do develop very nicely. As does the eventual main plot. Whilst the developments to the main narrative that come from this may end up being summarised in book six easily enough, this does get very interesting at points. And it does have some good revelations. There are references to things that happened in book five every so often, so you can parallel it with that. How essential a read this is will end up being a matter of opinion. But I liked it a lot. Despite it being slightly predictable at times. There's some excellent writing and great character moments, and an interesting and well realised setting also. It is a worthwhile detour in the series, and worth five stars as such.

Tower of Dawn is book 6 in the Throne of Glass series and follows Chaol and Nesryn as they travel south in hopes of finding someone to heal Chaols injuries and also in hopes of convincing the Khagan to join with Aelins forces against the threat that is Erawen. Before giving my thought I just want to say that I tandem read this book with its predecessor in the series, Empire of Storms. I would strongly recommend reading the books this way as both books take place at the same time but in two different places and it helped me to keep the magic of the story going rather than reading one story and then backtracking to read the next. This book was yet another epic instalment in the Throne of Glass series and it yet again expanded the world that Sarah J Maas has created for this series by introducing a country that has been only mentioned in previous books. I loved how the story was weaved together with a lot of answers being found in this book and some major twists and turns which had me struggling to predict what would happen next. I loved the characters that were introduced in this book and it was nice to see a face that has popped up in a previous book make a reappearance in this one. There were some major revelations in this book which left me shocked and also made other things that had happened make more sense. Overall, this was another brilliantly written book with a huge cast of characters who were all really well fleshed out and were intriguing. I absolutely loved this book and I can’t recommend it enough.

When I read the Throne of Glass series last year, I didn’t really have many feelings about Chaol. I wasn’t a hater and I wasn’t a lover but not anymore. Holy cow I love Chaol and I have no shame! Seriously I was so unexcited about this book but it completely blew me away! Sarah J. Maas has such a unique and beautiful way of stitching her stories together, every little connection is well thought out and brilliantly done: “A note, written by a stranger who had saved her life and granted her freedom in a matter of hours. Yrene had never learned her name, that young woman who had worn her scars like some ladies wore their finest jewelry. The young woman who was a trained killer, but had purchased a healer’s education” This part made me so gleeful, I just loved how many references to Aelin were thrown in, in fact, the whole crew is mention from time to time. The way in which SJM did this was just awesome it all felt seamless and none of the story felt like it was forced to fit in with what happening in EoS that’s how good the story telling was. There are lots of new characters in this book, but I’m going to focus on Yrene and Sartaq. I thought Yrene was the perfect character to match Chaol, I loved all the banter between them it was so on point and many passages had me laughing at the amount of sass Yrene threw at Chaol. And then there’s Sartaq, another long haired swoon worthy warrior, this guy is smooth and charm personified: “He blew out a breath, shoulders loosening. “And I’m relieved to see that the reality lives up to the legend.” Nesryn chuckled, grateful to be back on safer ground. “You had doubts?” They reached the landing that would take them to the great hall. Sartaq let her fall into step beside him. “The reports left out some key information. It made me doubt their accuracy.” It was the sly gleam in his eye that made Nesryn angle her head. “What, exactly, did they fail to mention?” They reached the great hall, empty save for a cloaked figure just barely visible on the other side of the fire pit—and someone sitting beside her. But Sartaq turned to her, examining her from head to toe and back again. There was little that he missed. “They didn’t mention that you’re beautiful.” Nesryn opened and closed her mouth in what she was sure was an unflattering impression of a fish on dry land” I really loved the journey that Chaol went on during this book, he really does grow and most importantly he heals emotionally. There’s a great scene towards the end of the book where he finally makes peace with all the choices he’s made in the past and forgives himself. There also lots of revelations about Valg, Maeve, and the Healers. This is the part for the Chaol haters; you need to read this regardless of your feelings for him otherwise you will miss some major things that will follow on in the next book.

Kingdom of Ash? No—Tower of Dawn is a very different kind of story in the Throne of Glass series, but I absolutely loved how much it brings together. There’s politics (and plenty of dirty politics), love, mystery, betrayal, trauma, grief, healing and one HUGE reveal. This is primarily Chaol and Nesryn’s story, taking them to Antica on a mission to find allies for the war against Erawan. But things are already complicated when they arrive at the Khagan’s court and discover that Rifthold has fallen, Dorian has escaped, and there are suspicions that Morath may already have infiltrated the court. I really enjoyed the introduction of Yrene Towers. Her hatred of Adarlan comes from a deeply personal place, after the former king destroyed Fenharrow and killed her mother. Her story with Chaol becomes one of the heart of the book—a story of two very damaged people learning to heal. Chaol’s recovery is such an important part of this story. After being paralysed from the hips down, he is struggling not only with his injury but with what it means for his identity. As a former Captain of the Guard, being unable to fight or protect others leaves him feeling lost. This really made me think about people who suffer life-changing injuries, particularly soldiers returning from war. The physical healing is only part of it; there is also the trauma, grief and rebuilding of who you are. One moment that really stood out to me was: “You looked at me without an ounce of pity. You saw me. Not the chair or the injury.” I think that says so much about Chaol. He doesn't want pity—he wants to be seen. And then there are the Kharankui—the giant spiders. 🕷️😱 They immediately made me think of the Acromantulas in the Forbidden Forest, especially Aragog, and the giant spiders in Mirkwood and The Hobbit. The scenes with people wrapped in silk gave me exactly the same mental image as the dwarves caught in the spiders’ webs. And when the spider reacts to Nesryn’s Fae blade, I couldn't help thinking of Sting! But those spiders aren't just there to terrify us. They bring one of the biggest revelations in the entire series. I won't spoil it, but it confirms something Aelin suspected much earlier and suddenly makes the world of the Throne of Glass series feel so much bigger. The idea that the Valg travelled from world to world, opening gates and destroying realms, also feels incredibly important to the wider Maas universe. And ultimately, this is a book about healing—physical healing, emotional healing, healing from heartbreak, grief and terrible loss. Yrene says: “The darkness belongs to you. To shape as you will. To give it power or render it harmless.” I think that's one of the most beautiful messages in the book. Our minds can be cruel places, and sometimes healing means learning to forgive—not only other people, but yourself. There is also the heartbreaking grief of the Khagan and his wife over the death of their youngest daughter, Tumelun. Throughout the story, you feel the devastation of parents losing a child, while the question remains: was her death really suicide, or was she murdered? And of course… Chaol and Yrene. ❤️ Their relationship goes from enemies to something much deeper, and I really loved seeing them find a way forward together. Tower of Dawn surprised me. I wasn't sure how I would feel about a book that stepped away from Aelin and the others, but by the end I understood why this story needed to be told. It isn't just a side story—it adds important pieces to the bigger picture, gives us characters I grew to really care about, and reminds us that healing can be just as powerful as fighting. And that reveal with the spiders? WOW. Just WOW. 🕷️

Tower of Dawn is definitely a slower-paced entry compared to the rest of the series so far, but it never felt boring. Instead, it gives us so many answers to questions that have been building throughout the previous books, making it the perfect setup for the finale. What I loved most were all the throwbacks to the very first book. They remind you just how incredible Sarah J. Maas is at plotting. Nothing is ever mentioned by accident. Seemingly small details from books ago suddenly become important, and everything is so cleverly interconnected that it genuinely feels like a masterpiece. I also loved the introduction of the Southern Continent. The new culture, traditions and world-building were fascinating, and I honestly wish we'd had even more time there. On top of that, we're introduced to a whole host of new characters, and somehow every single one of them feels unique and memorable. I found myself becoming invested in all of their stories. Chaol's journey was another highlight. His character arc has been handled so well, and seeing how much he's grown made this one of my favourite books for him. I'm really hoping that continues into Kingdom of Ash. I thoroughly enjoyed this book and can't wait to see how everything comes together in the final instalment. Overall Rating:⭐⭐⭐✨ 3.5/5 Spice Rating: 🌶️🌶️🌶️ 3/5

Haven't read the book yet, but the quality is 5 stars no complains. It is so satisfying to hold in my hands.

Tower of Dawn is my second favorite book that Sarah J. Maas has ever written! And it is, hands down, the best installment in the Throne of Glass series, in my honest opinion. I completely and wholeheartedly loved it. This is easily one of the best books I’ve read in 2017. The first part of this review is spoiler free for Tower of Dawn, but it does have minor spoilers for the rest of the Throne of Glass series! Also, before I even start this review, I just want to say that I actually think Sarah has been listening to her readers and this book truly proves it. First off, we have a very predominant queer side character, who clearly states this from the beginning and is written very believably and seamlessly. Next, we have a full diverse cast of characters, besides Chaol, in this novel. And lastly, and the thing I was most concerned about going into this book, Sarah respectfully writes about Chaol’s disability, without ever making it seem like he must be “fixed” in order to have self-worth. (But please be aware that this review is coming to you from a white, able-bodied woman, so I am not the voice you should be listening to for the last two representations.) I also think Sarah unfortunately listened to the backlash about her “young adult” books having so much sex in them, because there is totally less sex in this book than in EoS, ACOMAF, and ACOWAR. There is still amazing angst and build up to sex, and there is one actual sex scene, but nothing near as graphic or even as descriptive as her previous works. Me, being the perverted person that I am, was a little disappointed by this, especially with how much I love Chaol. I should also preface this review by telling those of you who do not know that Chaol is my favorite character in ToG, well, besides my queen, Manon Blackbeak! I’ve never been the biggest fan of Celaena/Aelin, and I think this story (and the rating I gave it) probably really benefited from that. The last thing I will say before I actually start this long-winded review is that I cannot stress enough how important it is to read The Assassin and the Healer novella from the novella bind up, The Assassin’s Blade, before you read this book! Tower of Dawn is a story that is running parallel with the events that took place in Empire of Storms. While Aelin, Dorian, and the rest of the gang are trying to unite empires and bring them together to fight the greater threat at hand, Chaol and Nesryn left for Antica, located in the southern continent, to convince another strong empire to join them in the battle that is inevitably coming, while also seeing if the healers at the Torre can heal Chaol’s paralysis. Also, the southern continent is way more advanced than Erilea could ever hope to be. Magic is not only thriving here, but it’s celebrated. And healing is one of the most prized powers of all. And one of the three points of view in this book, besides Chaol and Nesryn, is a very talented and powerful healer named Yrene Towers. I would say the point of views are definitely equal seeming between the three, but there are two big story lines going on. The first being Chaol’s healing, and how he is hurting a lot more than just physically. Chaol is struggling with his self-worth, but I believe he’s also struggling with PTSD. He feels very guilty and that he is to blame for Aelin, Dorian, his family, his guardsmen, and also his disability. This book really showcases and highlights how mental pain and disabilities are just as hard to overcome as physically pain and disabilities, and Chaol for sure learns this lesson in true Chaol fashion: the hard way. And the second storyline is a big mixture of different ways Chaol and Nesryn are trying to sway the current khagan, Urus, to their cause. Urus has six children and when he passes on one of them will rule, because in this kingdom it is not automatically given to the first-born heir. No one knows who the ruler will be, so this can make siblings rather blood thirty for one another, and once one is chosen to rule, the others must submit or things can get really bloody. This also makes the task of winning them all over a little difficult for Chaol and Nesryn. “Your city is the greatest I have ever laid eyes upon, your empire the standard by which all others should be measured. When Morath comes to lay waste to it, who will stand with you if we are all carrion?” Urus’ six children: ➽Arghun – oldest child and enjoys power in knowledge. ➽Sartaq – second oldest and commands the Rukhin riders. ➽Hasar – third oldest and amazingly queer. ➽Kashin – fourth oldest and most loyal. ➽Duva - fifth oldest, who is married and carrying the first grandbaby right now. ➽Tumelun - the baby, and the cause of an underlying mystery. All of these side characters are very impactful to not only this book, but the greater arching story at hand, too. These characters also put a big emphasis on family for this story, and the amazing lengths we are willing to go for the people we love. Tower of Dawn not only introduces a vast array of new characters, and it also helps showcase that this book feels like a love letter to being young and finding yourself. Yet also, finding what you truly want in your life. I mean, these characters are all in their early 20s, it’s not plausible that they are all going to know what path they want to take, or that they all choose to take the path that was set for them by others. I love that this book realistically depicts that your first love won’t always be your last love, and how normal and okay that truly is. Finding yourself, and what you want from this life, is a truly beautiful story in and of itself. There is a vast amount of world building and character development within these 700 pages, and I truly believe this is such a wonderful addition to this series. Before I get into the spoiler section, I will say that there are trigger warnings for talk of suicide, grey area cheating, war themes, and violence. I will also say that the epilogue of this book will probably shatter your soul. Like, is it Fall of 2018 yet? But I loved this and it was such a wonderful and important installment in the Throne of Glass series. “The heart he’d offered and had been left to drop on the wooden planks of the river docks. An assassin who had sailed away and a queen who had returned.”

Lo compré para regalarlo y la persona que lo recibió quedó encantada con este libro. Llegó en buen estado y la entrega fue muy rápida a pesar de haberlo pedido en fechas navideñas

First of all, Sarah J Maas created a world so different and so real (so much similar to the middle east scenarios) that perfectly matches with the "main land". Second, the characters... The writer forged lots of charcters each one with its own story and personaility and each character fits the role she gave it. Chaol... Omg, i really felt the pain he went throught from the first page to the last. The thing I loved the most is the way he relates with his pain: he start with a "I deserve this pain" and end the book with acceptance. And this is amazing. Even his relationship with Nesryn evolves and get a new shape and I won't say more because.. spoilers! And Yrene. Okay, I'm a nurse so I can relate with her and... She is great. Her story, her personality, her body, her thoughts and way to operate on a patient.. Five stars, all deserved!

Ik heb helaas een andere versie gekregen dan staat afgebeeld.. Jammer want nu past die niet bij de rest van de reeks die ik al gekocht had :((