For fans navigating the intricate world of Sarah J. Maas’s Throne of Glass series, the journey through Empire of Storms and Tower of Dawn can be uniquely enhanced by tandem reading. Initially, many readers, including myself, experience these books in isolation. However, subsequent readings often reveal the richness and depth gained by weaving these narratives together. This guide provides a detailed tandem reading schedule for Empire of Storms (EOS) and Tower of Dawn (TOD), designed to illuminate the parallel events unfolding across the Throne of Glass timeline.
Tandem reading Empire of Storms and Tower of Dawn offers several key advantages. Firstly, it clarifies the timeline, presenting a cohesive picture of events that occur simultaneously in different parts of the Throne of Glass world. Reading them separately can sometimes blur the sequence of events, but tandem reading keeps the parallel storylines distinct yet connected. Secondly, for readers who found Chaol Westfall’s arc challenging after Queen of Shadows, Tower of Dawn becomes more engaging when read in tandem with Empire of Storms. It allows for a balanced reading experience, interspersing Aelin’s high-stakes narrative with the crucial character development and world-building in Tower of Dawn. Crucially, Tower of Dawn introduces vital characters and plot points that become essential in Kingdom of Ash, particularly concerning Maeve and the southern continent. Skipping Tower of Dawn would mean missing significant background information that enriches the final book in the Throne of Glass series.
Here is your complete tandem reading guide to experience Empire of Storms and Tower of Dawn in parallel:
- 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 reading guide, you’ll experience Empire of Storms and Tower of Dawn in a way that enhances both stories, providing a richer understanding of the overarching narrative and character arcs within the Throne of Glass universe. Whether you’re a first-time reader or revisiting the series, tandem reading offers a fresh and insightful perspective on these pivotal books. How did you approach these books on your first read – tandem or separate? And which Throne of Glass books would you like to see a tandem reading guide for next?
