I will admit that this book, while still absolutely amazing, fell a bit flat. Especially following Queen of Shadows, which was incredible. The journey in this book was thrilling, and I enjoyed seeing all the characters grow closer. I also love

when Rowan assembled all of those allies! That was such an awesome scene!

  The ending was heartbreaking, and I cannot wait (yet also dread) to read Kingdom of Ash. I'm not ready for it to be over, though, agh!