Well, I'd give it 1,5*, only because of that final fighting scene. Other than that, quite boring, the author has made Chaol a shade of his former self and I don't like this new personality. And my God, does she have to get Rowan there at all times? I tolerate his character, but he's not realistic. 
 I was confused by that name change, too. I mean, Celaena was: I hate this name! Now she's Aelin, Celaena is dead~ 
 Lysandra - Aelin promised to kill her if she ever saw her again. Now they're suddenly BFFs? I don't get this author. 
 The only optimistic change was in Manon's part of the story. The witches became more enjoyable for me.