The YA world is in dire need of strong female protagonists -- but I am glad to say that Celaena is one of the few strong females out there who are not only badass, but also likable, flawed, funny and generally awesome. I loved her! 
 This definitely feels a bit like a set-up book. You're not going to finish reading this already expecting what is going to happen in the next novels. I feel like Celaena's character is also a mystery at this point. We do hear some of her backstory through other characters and her conversations, but I feel like there is just so much more to her than what Sarah J. Maas let on in this book. I am certainly intrigued and I will definitely continue on with the series. 
 P.S.: Chaol. That is all.