The Wall of Storms

by Ken Liu
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Good Books rating 4.56
Fantasy, Political, Military, Adventure
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  • ID: 7853
  • Added: 2025-12-17
  • Updated: 2025-12-30
  • ISBN: 9781481424318
  • Publisher: S&S/Saga Press
  • Published: 2017-07-18
  • Formats: 1
  • Reviews: 4

In the highly anticipated sequel to Grace of Kings, Emperor Kuni Garu, now known as Emperor Ragin, struggles to maintain progress and stability in his empire while facing an existential threat. His children, now grown and holding positions of power, must navigate political intrigue and military strategy to protect their homeland from the Lyucu invaders. The story explores themes of leadership, legacy, and the cost of war.

Reviews
Shoreline of Infinity · Iain Maloney · 2025-12-18
excellent 4.25

The Wall of Storms is described as an epic tale that lives up to its title. The reviewer appreciates the world-shifting conflict and action.

Iain Maloney at Shoreline of Infinity describes The Wall of Storms as an epic tale that truly lives up to its title. The reviewer is impressed by the world-shifting conflict and action, which make the story compelling and engaging. The depth of the narrative and the intricate details of the world-building are particularly noted, making it a standout in the genre. The reviewer's enthusiasm for the story is evident, highlighting its ability to captivate and immerse the reader.

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    The Wall of Storms is the second book in Ken Liu's The Dandelion Dynasty series and can be described as 'epic' without fear of hyperbole.

    The depth of the narrative and the intricate details of the world-building are particularly noted.

    The reviewer's enthusiasm for the story is evident, highlighting its ability to captivate and immerse the reader.

Before We Go Blog · 2024-01-04
great 4.50

The Wall of Storms is described as an addictive read with political manipulations, cinematic battle scenes, and deep philosophical themes. The reviewer appreciates the blend of action and introspection.

The reviewer at Before We Go Blog finds The Wall of Storms to be an addictive read, filled with political manipulations, fabulously cinematic battle scenes, and deep philosophical themes. The story's ability to balance action with introspection is particularly praised, making it a compelling and engaging read. The reviewer highlights the emotional depth and spectacle, which together create a rich and immersive experience.

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    The political manipulations, fabulously cinematic battle scenes, philosophy, love, loss, heroism, and spectacle, make this an addictive read.

    The story's ability to balance action with introspection is particularly praised.

    The emotional depth and spectacle create a rich and immersive experience.

Novel Notions · 2022-06-10
brilliant 4.75

The Wall of Storms is praised as a mind-blowing masterpiece and the best second book in a series. The reviewer highlights its exceptional quality and impact.

The reviewer at Novel Notions is absolutely blown away by The Wall of Storms, calling it a mind-blowing masterpiece. They believe it is the best second book in a series they have read since Words of Radiance. The depth and complexity of the story are evident in the reviewer's enthusiasm, who clearly appreciates the intricate world-building and character development. The Wall of Storms stands out as a remarkable achievement in the genre, leaving a lasting impression on the reader.

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    A mind-blowing masterpiece.

    The Wall of Storms is the best second book of a series I've read since Words of Radiance.

    The depth and complexity of the story are evident in the reviewer's enthusiasm.

The Tattooed Book Geek · 2016-10-11
perfect 4.75

This book has everything you could want in a fantasy novel, with a huge cast of well-developed characters and an engaging plot. It's a perfect sequel that fixes the flaws of the first book and elevates its strengths.

The Wall of Storms is a treasure trove for fantasy lovers. It boasts a huge cast of well-developed and engaging characters that draw you in from the very beginning. The plot is engaging and keeps you on the edge of your seat, making it a perfect sequel that fixes the flaws of the first book and elevates its strengths. The world-building is impressive, and the action is intense, making it a truly immersive read. The book is over 800 pages long, but it doesn't feel tedious at all. Instead, it's a journey that you won't want to end. The blend of philosophy, love, loss, heroism, and spectacle makes it a truly addictive read.

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    The Wall of Storms has everything you could want in a book from the fantasy genre, a huge cast of well-developed and engaging characters, a ...

    The Wall of Storms incredible is that it takes a good book, fixes its flaws AND elevates its strengths- it truly is (imo) a perfect sequel.

    Reading it did not remotely feel tedious because of Liu's ability to couple world-shifting conflict and action.

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