Loyal readers of the Throne of Glass series yearn to know how Chaol's story unfolds, what path he will take after everything that happened. Tower of Dawn certainly gives us that and more. With complex characters and breathtaking twists, the Throne of Glass universe has become a classic among fantasy lovers, amassing over a million copies sold and becoming a regular on bestseller lists.
Chaol Westfall has always defined himself by his unwavering loyalty, his strength, and his position as Captain of the Guard. But all that changed when the Glass Castle shattered; his men were slaughtered, and the king of Adarlan spared him a fatal blow, but left his body broken.
He was emotionally shattered, driven mad by the guilt he felt for letting himself and his men down. Now, weakened, he sits in a chair, a vessel for his deeply broken spirit.
His only chance of recovery lies with the legendary healers of the Cesme Tower in Antica—the stronghold of the powerful empire of the southern continent. And it is there that Chaol heads, accompanied by Nesryn, the only woman in the Royal Guard and his new captain, after being named Hand of the King. So they travel to Antica, hoping that the legendary healers of the Cesme Tower will heal his body. They also hope to gain allies with the southern empire in the impending war.
With war looming for Dorian and Aelin fighting for her rightful throne, Chaol may be key to the two young monarchs' survival, convincing other rulers to ally with them. What Chaol and Nesryn discover in Antica, however, will change them both—and be more vital to saving Erilea than they could have imagined.
The stories of new characters add richness and depth to the Throne of Glass universe. The author makes good use of time to explore the past and present.
Though it contains war and monsters, threats and dangers, Tower of Dawn is a story of healing. It's about the ways we measure our own worth. And it's also an affirmation that everyone—no matter how lost or broken—can rise again.