Much better than the first book. The ending was different from the original version though. (view spoiler)[Yes, I was one of the lucky fellows who've read Queen of Glass and remember Dorian at the dock, the glass slippers he gave to Celaena and she thought they were paper weight. But I can't blame Sarah for ending it with Chaol since she's a fan. LOL! (hide spoiler)]But I liked the story in this version. Very badass. Bloody.