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Library of Congress Cataloging-inPublication Data

Names: Maas, Sarah J., author.

Title: Empire of storms / by Sarah J. Maas.

Description: New York : Bloomsbury Children’s Books, 2016. | Sequel to: Queen of shadows. Summary: The long path to the throne has only just begun for Aelin Galathynius. Loyalties have been broken and bought, friends have been lost and gained, and those who possess magic find themselves at odds with those who don’t. As the kingdoms of Erilea fracture around her, enemies must become allies if Aelin is to keep those she loves from falling to the dark forces poised to claim her world.

Identifiers: LCCN 2016014512 (print) | LCCN 2016034618 (e-book)

ISBN 978-1-61963-607-1 (hardcover) • ISBN 978-1-61963-608-8 (e-book)

Classification: LCC PZ7.M111575 Em 2016 (print) | LCC PZ7.M111575 (ebook) | DDC [Fic]—dc23

LC record available at https://lccn.loc.gov/2016014512

ISBN 978-1-68119-428-8 (signed edition) • ISBN 978-1-68119-427-1 (special edition)

ISBN 978-1-68119-357-1 (exclusive edition) • ISBN 978-1-68119-515-5 (signed exclusive edition)

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