Embarking on a tandem read of Sarah J. Maas’s Empire of Storms (EOS) and Tower of Dawn (TOD) in the Throne of Glass series can significantly enrich your reading experience. Initially, like many readers, I tackled these books separately. However, through multiple series rereads, I discovered the magic of tandem reading these two installments. This approach brilliantly illuminates the interwoven events unfolding across different locations and perspectives, ensuring a clearer timeline and a deeper understanding of the overarching narrative. If Chaol’s storyline in Queen of Shadows left you wanting more (or less!), tandem reading helps you appreciate Tower of Dawn alongside the concurrent events in Empire of Storms, making the journey to Kingdom of Ash even more rewarding. Tower of Dawn is crucial, introducing vital characters and revealing key details about Maeve that are essential for the series’ progression.
This guide provides a chapter-by-chapter breakdown to seamlessly weave Empire of Storms and Tower of Dawn together, creating a cohesive and immersive reading experience. Follow this schedule to keep timelines aligned and maximize your enjoyment of these pivotal books in the Throne of Glass saga.
Your Tandem Reading Schedule for EOS and TOD:
- EOS “Nightfall” to Chapter 5
- TOD Chapter 1
- EOS Chapter 6-8
- TOD Chapter 2-3
- EOS Chapter 9-10
- TOD Chapter 4-6
- EOS Chapter 11
- TOD Chapter 7
- EOS Chapter 12-13
- TOD Chapter 8-10
- EOS Chapter 14-16
- TOD Chapter 11-12
- EOS Chapter 17-18
- TOD Chapter 13-16
- EOS Chapter 19
- TOD Chapter 17
- EOS Chapter 20-23
- TOD Chapter 18-21
- EOS Chapter 24-25
- TOD Chapter 22-23
- EOS Chapter 26
- TOD Chapter 24
- EOS Chapter 27-29
- TOD Chapter 25-28
- EOS Chapter 30
- TOD Chapter 29-31
- EOS Chapter 31
- TOD Chapter 32
- EOS Chapter 32
- TOD Chapter 33-35
- EOS Chapter 33-51
- TOD Chapter 36-37
- EOS Chapter 52
- TOD Chapter 38-40
- EOS Chapter 53
- TOD Chapter 41-42
- EOS Chapter 54-56
- TOD Chapter 43
- EOS Chapter 57-59
- TOD Chapter 44-48
- EOS Chapter 60-61
- TOD Chapter 49-51
- EOS Chapter 62-63
- TOD Chapter 52-53
- EOS Chapter 64-65
- TOD Chapter 54-56
- EOS Chapter 66-67
- TOD Chapter 57
- EOS Chapter 68-75
- TOD Chapter 58 to “Fireheart”
By following this Throne of Glass tandem read guide, you’ll experience Empire of Storms and Tower of Dawn in a way that enhances the narrative depth and emotional resonance of the series. Did you tandem read these books on your first journey through Throne of Glass, or did you read them separately? What other tandem reading guides for the Throne of Glass series would you find helpful? Share your thoughts and experiences in the comments below!
