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I read this on a whim after reading positive reviews online that hailed it as an excellent fantasy novel, and I'm now going to have to order the next two books immediately. From cover to cover, the plot is filled with action and pace, and one particular twist had me dropping the book on my dining table in surprise (and indignation at a certain character). Although the tournament sub-plot is not particularly original, Maas makes up for it by skillfully weaving together an entertaining prose that
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Feb 18, 2016
Jessica Howe
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it was amazing
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"You could rattle the stars, you could do anything, if you only dared. And deep down, you know it, too. That's what scares you most."
(Original review - May 2016)
I have definitely found my new book series obsession! This book was so good and amazing; I am very excited to see what the second book has to offer. It seems like the start of an exciting series, and I seriously cannot wait.
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(Reread review - March 2017)
I almost forgot how much I enjoyed the fir ...more
(Original review - May 2016)
I have definitely found my new book series obsession! This book was so good and amazing; I am very excited to see what the second book has to offer. It seems like the start of an exciting series, and I seriously cannot wait.
**
(Reread review - March 2017)
I almost forgot how much I enjoyed the fir ...more

I did not enjoy this book as much the second time around. With that being said, I still love Celaena and almost all of the characters in this book (Kaltain, I hate with a passion). What I did not like was the pacing, it took too long for the mystery to be solved or even really pursued. I can't help but feel as if the story could've ended before it managed to hit 404 pages but that's just me, I'm sure other people didn't have a similar issue.
Another thing I'd like to add is that Celaena's relati ...more
Another thing I'd like to add is that Celaena's relati ...more

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