One word: Chaol! I absolutely love him in this book. He’s so endearing and genuine, and my heart breaks for him. He’s only at the beginning of his character arc in this book, and despite him not knowing where, exactly, his loyalties lie, he’s a good man.

Celaena is also a really interesting character. She has a darkness within her that she tries hard to lock inside, but when it escapes, she’s the scariest person ever. I wouldn’t want to be the one to draw out the beast within her.

This book was artfully written, with twists I didn’t even see coming. I loved the characters, the plot, and the intricate weavings of people and their motivations. I’m excited to see where the next book takes me.

My rating: 5 stars