previously rated 5 stars

the talking doorknocker is annoying. there’s a lot of inconsistencies and the writing is sloppy. in the first book they made a point of  mentioning there’s no librarians but now this book there’s librarians everywhere. 

the aelin reveal was obvious and i had guessed way back when they first mentioned cause i swear she mentioned it in the first book.

nehemia’s character arc is disappointing

chaols character consistently pisses me off and also i still don’t know how to pronounce his name- is it kale? kay-ol? cha-ol?

also the portal scene is so strange and seems inconsistent with the world somehow. like it’s just bam magic. and somehow gives off a cartoony vibe? not great

the slow collapse and growth apart of the trio is d e v a s t a t i n g