Tower of Dawn

Here's what I learned - the most wonderful thing you can do for yourself in the series is give yourself a break between books 5 and 6. The ending of 5 is so intense and we've just spent our time learning and getting attached to so many characters that redirecting to Chaol's journey just seems impossible, even if you're not suffering from Chaol Hating Syndrome. I gave myself 6 months off between these reads mostly due to life, but it was a chance for the emotions to fade a bit and for me to regain perspective. I approached Chaol as a familiar but not triggering character - and it paid off so much. A tale of redemption, grief, perspective, and adjusting to love and loss - it was everything that Maas is so good at - character building, revelations, forgiveness, and attaching to a higher idea that we can get everything we need even if it doesn't come delivered in the package we expect, that we can make choices to forge a better world, a better self. Surprising bonus - Nesryn's journey! I loved everything about this parallel world, and now we're prepared for one epic reunion. 5 healing stars!! ⭐️