I decided to read this before watching the show, having already read and fallen absolutely in love with the Six of Crows duology, I had heard this trilogy can feel quite flat in comparison. However, I did quite enjoy this book, although I am aware that perhaps a lot of my enjoyment is more to do with Leigh Bardugo's writing style and world-building. The characters however, felt a little to be desired, with the main character falling heavily on the <I>not like other girls</i> trope which at this point it severely overdone (although it wasn't at the point of publication for this book). I look forward to seeing what happens with Alina in the rest of the series.