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Celaena's inner voice be like: "there are slaves in the mines :( - oh, nice dress! - people get murdered around here! - but does the prince LIKE like me?? - oh no, 500 rebels were murdered - a BALL!! i want to be pretty"
Let's say, this book is not... challenging to read. It's definitely not in the running for the nobel prize for literature, either. But I was entertained, and that's all a book like this needs to accomplish.

brechtjeslibrary's review against another edition

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4.0

I absolutely hate it when the main character is an arrogant bitch. Let's just start with saying that.

I truly thought that Celeana Dardothien was going to be nothing more than that. I am happy to say that I ended up not despising her. Yay! Her friendship with princess Nehemia made her far more likeable. Since this is a huge ass series I hope we get more into the character of Celeana so we can understand her better and relate to her more. Her moves are cool though. Who wouldn't want to be an assassin aka murderess badass?

One thing that bothers me a lot is: HOW THE F DO YOU PRONOUNCE THEIR NAMES?? SJM has a serious problem with this. Celeana might look cool, but in my head I just go like 'Selena'. And do NOT even get me started on Chaol. Is it Caol? Kale?? Cole??? Just like Rhysand is pronounced as ree-sand and not rai-sand? HUH?

Praying for easier - yet still lovely- names in the next book and more character development.

And is there a thing for fantasy books that the king always has to be an evil person? WHY? It infuriates me so much for some reason.

Also, did I buy the box set of this whole series before even reading the first book? Maybe. Do I regret it? Time will tell! SJM, don't fail me now.

lizaminelli's review against another edition

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adventurous mysterious medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? It's complicated

4.25

anniegurova's review against another edition

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3.0

Reread/Audiobook: 26/01/2024
Switching between audiobook, kindle and actual physical copy is such immersive experience leaving me no excuse why to not read

just_me_abbey's review against another edition

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adventurous mysterious medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

A solid novel. Not what I expected for the start of this series but enjoyable nonetheless. I have a few issues with certain aspects of the book but overall a decent read.

crispygee's review against another edition

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lighthearted fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

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