Actual rating is 3.5. 
 Maas' skill as a writer is phenomenal, and there was no denying her masterful script. She could write a operating manual for a toaster and it would be beautiful. Her descriptions are vivid, as always, and her world building is as strong as ever. The synopsis promised us so much, and while I enjoyed the book, I was a little let down. 
 My major qualm with this book is the instalove between Tam and Feyre. It was obviously going to happen, I mean, this is marketed as a blend of Beauty and the Beast afterall. However, Tam has so few beastlike qualities, in fact, it seems that it's only his Fae form that is truly the 'beast' here. He is physically gorgeous, and seems to be relatively kind. My main thought while reading was, "who WOULDN'T have a problem falling for him?". I was hoping for more of a buildup to their passion, but it just wasn't there. It went from a 'I don't like you/I'm stuck here forever with you' to a 'I must save you because I love you so desperately that I would die without you'. 
 The other part that irritated me a little bit was the absolutely OBVIOUS set up for a love triangle for the sequel. 
 If I had to choose a favourite character or two, it would be Lucien and Rhysand. Lucien was truly fleshed out as a character, as was Rhysand, who is absolutely chilling and intriguing. 
 All in all, I didn't dislike the book, but I did expect more Beast and less pretty boy. The chemistry between the two main characters was lacking heavily which made pieces of the plot seem almost silly. I found myself liking the secondary characters better than the protagonist. There was a lot of potential here, and it just didn't quite reach it. I'm hoping for some growth to Feyre's character, so fingers crossed.