The first half was too slow and political. I was disappointed that Nina was in Fjerda this entire Duology - I wished we could have seen her interact with the other characters in Ravka.

I was very happy to see a Crows reunion. On the contrary, Alina and Mal’s appearance was short and awkward. The Taban queens and the Darkling’s return also seemed irrelevant.

Overall I was satisfied with the ending and it looks like there will be more to come in the Grishaverse. I look forward to what comes next.