This was a solid 3.5 stars for me. I liked Celaena and the fact that she's not only a bad-ass assassin but can also speak multiple languages and is very smart (though not smart enough to catch on to when multiple people enter her room while she's asleep, apparently...), but I didn't really care for her romantic subplot with

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Dorian, who was pretty underdeveloped aside from the fact that he's "in love" with Celaena out of nowhere and hates being a prince.

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Her nuanced romance with

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Chaol

, who genuinely seems interested in her strength and her as a person, was infinitely more appealing, and I hope Maas explores this more in the sequels. I also want more from the wonderful Nehemia, the best friend one could ever have.