LOVE, LOVE, LOVED this book. I can see this is where things really get started for this series. Have I mentioned how much I ADORE Celaena. Just what a strong character.
Celaena is now the kings assassin and champion. She does what she's told and kills whomever he wants. Accept she has a complete secret of not actually killing these people. She's never even had friends before until she's come to the castle and befriended Princess Nehemia and fallen in love with Chaol. But those friendships become more and more difficult the longer she keeps her secrets.
Ouch. Does Sarah J Maas know how to hurt your heart in her endings. This book was so powerful I didn't want to put it down. I had no idea what was going to happen in the end, which to me, is the sign of a fantastic book. The writing improved so much from Throne of Glass its hard to believe its the same author.
Absolutely amazing. Have already started the next one and can't wait to see what Celaena s up to next.