Rating: Avg 4.4 
 ***Minor spoilers*** 
 The Assassin and the Pirate Lord - 4 stars: I found this one a bit of a disappointing start to the book. Not because it was bad, I just expected it to be better, but I think my expectations were way too high. It's cool to read about Celaena's softer side and knowing the badass assassin still has a heart. Watching Celaena and Sam's relationship grow was cute, and I can't wait for more about it. 
 The Assassin and the Healer - 4.5 stars: I loved this one! I found it a really sweet story even though Celaena killed some people... but that's not too important ;). I love when girls stick up for each other, and it was sweet for Celaena to teach that girl self defense. I want more Sam though! 
 The Assassin and the Desert - 4 stars: This one wasn't as good was the last, in my opinion. The first portion was quite boring but became interesting after. There was a twist in the end but I saw it coming so it wasn't much of a surprise. The main reason I'm taking off points is because I found it a bit predictable. I did find that this one had the best characters, though. I loved Ansel and the Master. 
 The Assassin and the Underworld - 4.5 stars: This one was full of surprises! I thought this one would be boring at first, but it was full of twists that I didn't see coming at all. I loved the romance between Sam and Celaena! I'm going to be so sad once I learn what happened to Sam. I wish they could've been happy together. Arobynn is such an asshole. I can't believe he would do something like that to Celaena. Sigh. 
 The Assassin and the Empire - 5 stars: I have so much anger inside of me right now. This story made me feel so many things. I knew what was coming. We find out in the first book that Sam died but it was still a punch in the throat when he died. I was devastated. I can't believe Arobynn would be such an ass. He chose his vanity over a girl who was practically his daughter. Interesting seeing how Celaena ended up in Endovier, though. I'm still so, so angry. Poor Celaena.