UPDATE: Okay, so I'm really glad I read this before I started Queen of Shadows. Everything just... makes sense. I just wish this was a full book!!!! 
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 Ugh I just don't think novellas are my thing? I really enjoy the story that happens after this, but these felt too short to be enjoyed. Not to mention I'm not a huge fan of Maas' writing style -- everything was just too repetitive. Different descriptors would have been nice every once in awhile; yes, I know every man stinks in your world. I don't know. It was nice to know the backstory, but I wish it was just a full book instead of novellas. I think I would've enjoyed it more.