The War of the Jewels (The History of Middle-earth)

by J.R.R. Tolkien

First published 1994

Powerful jewels known as the Silmarils ignite a brutal conflict between the Elves and the Dark Lord Morgoth. As the war rages on, heroes rise and fall, alliances shift, and the very fate of Middle-earth hangs in the balance. In this epic tale, Tolkien explores the corrosive nature of power and the personal sacrifices required to protect the light in a world shrouded in darkness.

Genres: historical-fiction, adventure, fantasy, epic

Vibes: atmospheric, suspenseful, thought-provoking

Tropes: chosen-one, found-family, good-vs-evil

496 pages · Paperback · Harper Collins Publishers

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