Another re-read down.

"Thanks for the oil, my skin was a little dry". ROWAN WHITETHORN, I love you, you sassy. grumpy man. I loved seeing Rowan's follow Aelin to the continent, even though it means he is disconnected from his magic and animal form. That being there for Aelin as everything gets so real became imprinting for him.

The whole scene at the theatre made me cry, even though I've read it before. The commentary that it is making being relevant to the real world. 

I think this book is my favorite of the series so far. Seeing these characters grow and accomplish so much while there is still so much to overcome has been incredible. I loved seeing Aelin and Lyssandra get close again and work together to get freedom from Arobynn (piece of shit) and closure beyond it. It being part of Aelin's scheming to aid in the upcoming war is so good!

The slow burn is burning and I definitely can't wait to see what comes next for Aelin and Rowan now that they have determined that they mean more to eachother than just carannam, than just a Queen and a member of her court, sworn to her with a blood oath.

Seeing Manon and Aelin finally meet, and Manon helping Aelin free Dorian even though she is a "witchkiller" for killing Baba Yellowlegs in self defense books prior? Amazing!

Aelin Ashryver Galathynius is home! Bring on that Tandem Read!!!