A solid 3 stars for me. The premise of the novel is interesting with an eighteen year old girl as the world's best assassin. However, the story falls short with a slow incline of action. It was hard to read it because it ineffectively grasped my attention. I did enjoy the short chapters - that made it better.

All in all, it was a good read. Perhaps someone who likes fantasy more than I will greatly enjoy this book. As for me, I will consider continuing this series as I do want to know what happens to Celaena.