I feel kind of similarly about it as I did when I read ACOTAR - in that I am not overly inspired to pick up the sequel, but I know that it’s probably worth my time to do it anyway.

Celaena is a top tier YA protagonist.  And I found Dorian and Nehemia and Chaol similarly likeable. There’s a little bit of a love triangle plot, with not much of a payout, I imagine things will pick up more in book two. 

The story itself was entertaining, and I enjoyed the action elements, and getting to see Celaena kick ass against a bunch of sexist men and take the title of Champion. I want to know more about her past, it seems like it was hinted at, but never necessarily disclosed because it seems to be part of a bigger mystery. 

I rated it four stars because I liked it, but didn’t LOVE it. I guess we’ll see where this series takes me.