Reviews

Toren van de dageraad by Gerdien Beelen, Sarah J. Maas

mxlix_'s review against another edition

adventurous emotional tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

I hated Choal by the end of Queen of Shadows but he has redeemed himself. I read this in tandem with Empire of Storms. EOS was slow for me most of the book but the end of Empire of Storms obviously gripped me more than the end of TOD. However, because I liked this book overall I gave it 5 ⭐️ compared to 4 ⭐️ for EOS. 

Favorite Characters:
Choal Westfall and Yrene Towers

Favorite Quote:
“Aelin frightens everyone… But not him. I think that’s why she fell in love with him, against her best intentions. Rowan beheld all Aelin was and is, and he was not afraid.”

torit's review against another edition

adventurous emotional tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

I am certain I’m not ready for what’s to come. 

izzzyydi's review against another edition

adventurous medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

samstg's review against another edition

adventurous medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character

3.0

Similar to Empire of Storms, the series has turned from fantasy with a romance subplot to full on romantasy. The romance plots are probably the most interesting part of the book.

This book is far more character driven than plot driven - the rest of the series seems to better balance plot and character growth. The first part of the book is a bit of a slog, with things picking up in the second half (although the ending felt a little drawn out). Reading in tandem with Empire of Storms certainly improved the reading experience.

Overall, not as gripping as the other books in the series.  

lilylindsay's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.25

toryc's review against another edition

3.5

I enjoyed it more than I thought I would. It was a quick read and I liked meeting all the new characters!

stellastar100's review against another edition

adventurous emotional mysterious medium-paced

4.75

this book even made me like Chaol. Who would have guessed??

aleape's review against another edition

3.25

I read this before empire of storms. Hard to get into. Good character development. 

shannonleestrouse's review against another edition

adventurous dark slow-paced

3.5

finnishelderberry's review against another edition

4.0

Really glad I read them in tandem