More like 4.5 stars. I feel like this series just gets better as it goes. THE PLOT TWISTS IN THIS ONE. We think we have it all figured out, but in this book, nothing is as it seems. Also, congratulations to Maas on writing a series that ISN'T completely predictable from the get-go. I was actually surprised by the things that happened, especially by the end of the book. Ugh! Okay, so my (unfortunately sinking) ship in this series doesn't seem like it's going anywhere, but I find myself not completely enamored by the main love interest. It's okay, though. I'm still happy for Celaena and whatever happiness she can find for herself. I can't wait for the next book.