So the first time around I gave this two stars. But I actually enjoyed this so much more the second time around. I loved Dorian and Chaol's scenes and how Celeana grow's to be Aelin in this book. I still dislike Manon and could easily just skip those chapters (I did skim them a lot). Rowan grew on me much more this time around as well. And that ending kills me each time (The Glass Sword and The Grisha series are so similar!).