actual rating: 3.5 stars 
 took me long enough. 
 idk whats gotten into me but i feel like the grisha was just okay-ish to me? maybe bcs of the fact that 1) it was overhyped - everyone seems to enjoy the trilogy very much or 2) im just not in my fantasy mood right now or 3) it didnt live up to my standards bcs six of crows is tons better 
 good news is, i liked it a wee bit more than the 1st book, plotwise, also better than the previous. especially the first few chapters they were on the ship w Sturmhond. 
 i have problems w the characters. probably the only person i can tolerate with all these time is Nikolai. AND CAN SOMEONE PLEASE TELL ME WHY DO U PEOPLE LOVE THE DARKLING SO MUCH???? Like, i dont see whats special about him?????? if he was ever something, he's a creep. thats what he is.