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Violence
A lot
Battle violence; sea monster attacks; Valg violence escalates
Language
A lot
Strong language—the series becomes adult here
Sexual Content
Very heavy
Explicit sexual content; Aelin's relationship becomes physical
Substance Use
Some
Court and ship social culture
Emotional Intensity
A lot
The weight of Aelin's plan—the cost she knows she'll pay; the romantic relationship's consummation
What this book is about
Aelin and her court travel across Erilea gathering allies and resources for the war against Erawan. Empire of Storms is the series' most sweeping entry—enormous in scope, with multiple storylines and a climax that sets up the final conflict. The first book to include explicit content.
Notes for sensitive readers
Reader-flagged moments and themes that may affect your experience.
Explicit sexual content—the series becomes R-rated here
Strong language
Battle violence escalates
Aelin's plan involves a devastating sacrifice
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