oh my goodness. when and where is the fourth magical book? 
 give me some time to digest before a full review comes. 
 basically, spoilers ahead and I apologize for any typos you will encounter reading this review. 
 Basically when I first picked up this book, was like most other fantasy series for me. I start off intrigued but not totally captivated yet. However, with the previous books and my best friend spurring me on, I continued this journey with Celaena. And now, my mind will do its own thing and I'm going to rant whatever comes to mind. 
 First off, I have to applaud SJMaas for making me love so many characters here. Old and new. I was especially fond of the people of Mistward. Especially Emrys. I had the softestspot for that old demi-fae and if I could, I would hug him. I know he doesnt play a huge part but I think that's what makes Miss Maas' writing so amazing. To make a side character that memorable and loved isn't easy. It was especially the case when I told my best friend that he better not die (along with the other two, Luca and Malakai). I would've grieved so hard :( 
 The next amazing aspect of this book was definitely the bonds built. The bonds that Celaena and Rowan had created definitely struck me...not in any romantic ways but the way they fit with each other - both broken and needed to heal. We learn of their back stories and each aches though nothing could ache more than the story of Lady Marion saving Aelin. That story I read in the break room of a Duane reade and was TERRIFIED of someone coming in to see me cry. :( It still aches and it pains me to see how much torture she has gone through but she doesn't let it dampen her. I'm so happy that Celaena still has hope and so much light within to continue onwards. I'm sold. I'm totally Team Celaena. NOW AND FOREVER. 
 Now let's talk about Sorsha. A part of me always wondered would she betray Dorian and how much it would hurt if she did. However as the story went on, she convinced me that she truly loves Dorian. Her abrupt end saddens me but I honestly felt more for Dorian being shackled to his father, the king. When she was killed for being a traitor, my heart yelped because I knew Dorian and Chaol would stop at nothing to avenge her - or try to. 
 Her death then led to the series of Dorian being enslaved and Aedion being captured to trap Aelin - it all felt so pointless. It's frustrating! There was so much hope in their escape but just like mother nature, books can be just as unpredictable. I knew their escape plan was just a little TOO easy. 
 Now, it's all up to Celaena... 
 but UGH. THOSE SLAVES. I died a little on the inside because I knew - it felt so CERTAIN that Celaena would one day free them.And all were now dead. I knew that slave girl in book 2 would spark something but I didn't think it was that I'm definitely saddened by the loss though...because Nehemia...she would've wanted her people to be free. (it still hurts to think about Nehemia.../crying) 
 And now, let's talk about the witches. initially, I didn't know how I was feeling about Manon. She seems to be the main pro/antagonist of the witches. I'm having trouble deciding which side to out her on...heh...Anyways, this story arc reminded me of how to train your dragon quite a bit. The way Manon spoke to Abraxos - I couldn't help but imagine the way Hiccup spike to Toothless when he had tried so hard to convince Astrid that they were good. In a way, Abraxos and Manon's relationship were the same - especially the first time she tried to get him to fly. I think it was those scenes that made me care more for Manon. 
 Although now, Manon still is shrouded in mystery to me. Would she be friend or foe for our protagonist? I still don't know but in secretly hoping she would one day, be a friend. I don't like her grandmother much though. And I agree with what the dead Crochan witch had said. I believe that all those witches had a heart that's hardened by years of whatever they do to manifest it into their young. Hopefully, book 4 will answer that question though. But a huge applause to Manon and her success of obtaining spidersilk and becoming wing leader. You go girl (: 
 And Aedion. Aedion at the end. I can't. it hurts. Everything hurts. And I'm going to sleep crying for these book characters. UGHZ 
 And before I go off to bed, let's talk about Maeve. I can't say I'm her biggest fan yet without her, Rowan and Celaena would've never bonded. I give her that much love at least. However, I don't like how sneaky(?) she could be with her words. And the way she tortured Rowan to get Celaena to talk - what a b!tch. I mean, I can understand her reasonings but I still have my freedom to dislike her with a passion right?