Sarah J. Maas is a #1 New York Times and internationally bestselling author known for her epic fantasy novels and their devoted global readership. She began writing what would become the Throne of Glass series as a teenager, posting early chapters online before the series was acquired by Bloomsbury. Her three interconnected fantasy universes — Throne of Glass, A Court of Thorns and Roses, and Crescent City — have sold tens of millions of copies worldwide and been translated into dozens of langua...
Tower of Dawn
Tower of Dawn
Synopsis
As the war against Erawan reaches its critical phase, Chaol Westfall — former Captain of the Guard, now hobbled by a spinal injury sustained in Queen of Shadows — travels to the Southern Continent with Nesryn Faliq to seek military aid from the Khagan of the Southern Continent and his army. What begins as a diplomatic mission becomes a murder investigation and a reckoning as Chaol works with a healer named Yrene Towers — whose journey to the Torre Cesme was enabled years ago by a young assassin who passed through Innish — to heal not just his body but the wounds he has been carrying since Crown of Midnight. Set in the city of Antica and the Khagan's palace, Tower of Dawn expands the Throne of Glass world beyond Adarlan into a richly developed Southern Continent with its own politics, culture, and stakes. It takes place simultaneously with the events of Empire of Storms and converges with Kingdom of Ash.
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Characters
Chaol WestfallProtagonist
The former Captain of the Guard, seeking healing and military aid on the Southern Continent.
Yrene TowersProtagonist
A gifted healer at the Torre Cesme whose path helps Chaol confront his wounds.
Nesryn FaliqSupporting
Chaol's military companion and former Adarlan guard; her arc in the Southern Continent takes her in a different direction from Chaol, giving Tower of Dawn two interleaved storylines.
SartaqSupporting
A prince of the Khagan and leader of the rukhin — riders who bond with giant ruk birds; his storyline with Nesryn explores the ruk clans and the Valg threat reaching the Southern Continent.
HafizaSupporting
The Healer on High of the Torre Cesme, Yrene's mentor and one of the most powerful healers alive; her knowledge of ancient magic becomes crucial to the war.
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Edition
Tower of DawnPaperback, Oct
688 pages
Bloomsbury YALanguage: EnglishISBN: 97816811992215 editions available
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Frequently asked questions
Do I need to read other books in the series before Tower of Dawn?
While Tower of Dawn is a standalone story focusing on specific characters, it is part of a larger series and its events are concurrent with another book, Empire of Storms. Reading the preceding books provides important context for the characters' motivations and the overarching plot.
Does Tower of Dawn feature multiple perspectives?
The narrative primarily follows Chaol Westfall and Nesryn Faliq, offering their individual viewpoints as they navigate the political landscape and personal challenges in Antica. This dual perspective allows for a deeper exploration of their respective journeys.