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Synopsis
A glorious empire. A desperate quest. An ancient secret. The search for allies extends to a new land in the sixth book in this complete, #1 bestselling Throne of Glass series by Sarah J. Maas, author of the Court of Thorns and Roses (ACOTAR) series. Chaol Westfall and Nesryn Faliq have arrived in the shining city of Antica to forge an alliance with the Khagan of the Southern Continent, whose vast armies are Erilea's last hope. But they have also come to Antica for another purpose: to seek healing at the famed Torre Cesme for the wounds Chaol received in Rifthold. After enduring unspeakable horrors as a child at the hands of Adarlanian soldiers, Yrene Towers has no desire to help the young lord from Adarlan, let alone heal him. Yet she has sworn an oath to assist those in need, and she will honor it. But Lord Westfall carries his own dark past, and Yrene soon realizes that those shadows could engulf them both. Chaol, Nesryn, and Yrene will have to draw on every scrap of their resilience to overcome the danger that surrounds them. But while they become entangled in the political webs of the khaganate, long-awaited answers slumber deep in the mountains, where warriors soar on legendary ruks. Answers that might offer their world a chance at survival or doom them all. The final battle looms in this sixth book in the #1 bestselling Throne of Glass series. Other books in this series include: Throne of Glass Crown of Midnight Heir of Fire Queen of Shadows Empire of Storms Kingdom of Ash The Assassin's Blade (prequel novellas)
Is Tower of Dawn (Throne of Glass, 6) appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 16 and up.
This sixth Throne of Glass book contains strong fantasy violence, on-page battle sequences, trauma from past child abuse and war atrocities, and steamy romantic content with open-door scenes. The story centers on healing from physical and psychological wounds.
What to know going in
This book has strong violence, steamy sexual content, and moderate language. Content notes include child abuse, slavery, and trauma (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
Teen readers will be drawn to the healing journey of wounded characters, the slow-burn romance between enemies, and the high-stakes quest to forge political alliances before a final apocalyptic battle.