As he struggles with Yrene to heal his physical wounds, he has to wrestle, come to terms with and attempt to forgive all of the grudges, particularly against himself, that he has been harboring since his introduction in Throne of Glass.
As the tale progresses, besides developing the aforementioned new characters, we see Chaol’s depth and personality significantly cultivated in ways that had previously been neglected. Also, what book lover doesn’t enjoy a breathtaking library dominating several important scenes! The Parvani Library found in the Torre Cesme, home to the healers, sounds absolutely beautiful with being filled by mysterious cats and a cantankerous librarian.
The introduction of intriguing new characters, such as Yrene Towers, Sartaq, Kashin, Hasar and Falkan Ennar developed the story beyond the initial rigid confines of healing Chaol and gaining aid in the war against Duke Perrington (Erawan). With that being said, I should never have doubted Maas as she weaved a fascinating new kingdom with its own unique quirks and history that pushed Chaol and Nesryn in unforeseen directions.
Throughout this series I’d routinely been frustrated with Chaol’s character development, often finding him close-minded, sulky, and petulant, which contrasted harshly with the evolving and maturing personas of the other characters. I knew I would likely be enamored with the continued world building, as the reader is introduced to a new realm with its own unique culture and rulers, however I felt hesitation due to the storyline following one of my least favorite characters. My excitement was slightly stymied upon finding out that Tower of Dawn would be centered upon the adventures of Chaol and Nesryn in the southern continent of Antica. As an ardent fan of the literary ream created by Maas in the Throne of Glass series, I have been eagerly looking forward to the next installment, especially after the cliffhanger bestowed by Empire of Storms.
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