This is how you write a mad queen! David Benioff and D. B. Weiss from Game of Thrones, take note. Adelina's descent into darkness is beautiful, heartbreaking, and most importantly - believable.

This book does suffer from some typical middle book issues, in my opinion. The action in this book is relentless. It's basically one epic battle after another and there's no time to breathe or process between them. There are some fulfilling character development moments, especially with Lucient (Wind Walker), but for the most part, I was reeling from all the never-ending action and left wanting in all other departments.