That’s what it feels like reading this book. I gotta work for the joy. Not that this is a laborious read, and honestly, I love a challenging hike. It’s that need to push yourself because the struggle makes the payoff even better.
I’ve got 120 pages left and I’m feeling so hyped to get to the view at the top. My legs are protesting. My lungs feel sharp. My gut is a bit queasy, but rest is just a little farther on. I just have to keep moving along, one page at a time.
Maas is a master at layering a story and then hitting you with one big reveal after another in the last couple chapters. You don’t even realize how far up you’ve climbed until the hits start coming. They’re shocking, they’re satisfying, they make so much sense.
I love that Celaena Sardothien is both a badass and likes fine things. I appreciate her intelligence and her youthful attitude. I like that the romance is smart and simply a part of the whole story, not the focus. I enjoy the genuine relationships and care these characters have for each other.
I did finish the book before finishing this and it was worth the effort. By the last 50 pages it was all a downhill hike of amazing views. I’m excited for the next book, but I need my breather. Anita Blake sounds like a perfect follow-up.
The Accidental Domestic Goddess 