4 STARS 
 I've had this book on my TBR for awhile now and I finally decided to give it a shot. I'm glad I did. I really enjoyed this book. I felt like there was SO much going on and I just want to know MORE. I really like Celaena's character. I feel like she grows so much in this book, but she leaves me wanting to know more about her, (view spoiler)[ for example her parents? and the things that Cain was talking about in the final fight? I NEED TO KNOW (hide spoiler)]. 
 I enjoyed Chaol and Dorian also. Each of them has something to offer, but they are different in good ways. I feel like each of them bring out a new side to Celaena. (view spoiler)[ Although, I'm glad that she cut Dorian loose at the end so that she can focus on her freedom. (hide spoiler)] I feel like I need to see some more of NOX later in the series, he had a bit of charm to him. 
 Until the end of the book, I did not trust (view spoiler)[ Princess Nehemiah. She just seemed SO shady, especially when Celaena caught her in the library, reading about the Wyrdmarks and speaking the common tongue fluently. Shady, Shady. (hide spoiler)]. After finishing the book, I look forward to reading more about (view spoiler)[ her (hide spoiler)] in the future. 
 The end of the book left me wanting so much more. When the King and Perrington have the conversation about (view spoiler)[ Kaltain, it confused me so much. What type of magic were they using on her? Was it the magic that was causing her headaches? Was he the one who started her smoking the opium? What did they mean by "controlling" her once she is out of the dungeons? (hide spoiler)] I have SO many questions that I need answered!!