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Fantasy · Young adult

Empire of Storms

by Sarah J. Maas

4.4 out of 5, from 1,179 ratings from Hardcover readers

Book five of Throne of Glass. With a great war closing in, a queen and her allies sail abroad to look for help while the darkness grows at home.

Facts last checked 2026-10-16

First published
2016
Pace
Medium
Length
Long
Pages
689
Format
Book 5 of 7 in Throne of Glass
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Read this if you want an expansive, high-stakes installment full of battles and alliances.

Skip this if you have not read the previous books, or want a quieter fantasy.

The feel

Content warnings

  • Violence
  • Death
  • War
  • Sexual content

Also reported by Hardcover readers:

  • Fire/Fire injury
  • Confinement
  • Alcohol
  • Abandonment
  • Injury/Injury detail
  • Death of a friend

Quick answers about Empire of Storms

What is Empire of Storms about?
Book five of Throne of Glass. With a great war closing in, a queen and her allies sail abroad to look for help while the darkness grows at home.
Who should read Empire of Storms?
Read it if you want an expansive, high-stakes installment full of battles and alliances. Skip it if you have not read the previous books, or want a quieter fantasy.
How long and how fast is Empire of Storms?
It is a medium-paced, long read of about 689 pages, first published in 2016.
Does Empire of Storms have content warnings?
Content we flag: Violence, Death, War, Sexual content.
Can I borrow Empire of Storms for free?
Often, yes. Check Libby (OverDrive) to see whether your library lends Empire of Storms; the borrow button above searches it for you.
What should I read after Empire of Storms?
Readers who liked it often move on to The Return of the King, The Way of Kings, Red Queen.

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