The story ends with a major sacrifice, resulting in Aelin's capture by her aunt, Queen Maeve. Key Themes & Tone

The plot features constant action and high-stakes maneuvering, often cited as a fan-favorite, emotional climax to the story thus far. Key Information Empire of Storms (Throne of Glass)

Empire of Storms is the fifth installment in Sarah J. Maas's Throne of Glass series, released on September 6, 2016, and focuses on Aelin Galathynius gathering her court and allies to fight the rising dark forces of Erawan. The story ends with a major sacrifice, resulting

Empire of Storms marked a shift in the series towards more explicit and mature "New Adult" content. Maas's Throne of Glass series, released on September

The book was nominated for Best Young Adult Fantasy & Science Fiction at the 2016 Goodreads Choice Awards. Empire of Storms (Throne of Glass, #5) by Sarah J. Maas

Elide journeys to find Aelin, developing a close relationship with the Fae warrior Lorcan.