Celaena Sardothien is confident, vain, talented, and emotionally wounded, creating a heroine who is entertaining even when her abilities appear exaggerated. Her relationships with Dorian and Chaol reveal different aspects of her personality, while the competition provides danger and mystery. The first novel feels lighter and more romance-focused than later installments, but it establishes characters and conflicts that eventually grow into a much larger fantasy saga.
My Rating: 4.25 out of 5 stars
