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Main thing wrong with this book is the fact that the next book seems to be nowhere in sight... ah well, don't mind me joining in with making up random theories about the story.

I'm rating this as five stars because of darling Nikolai and his many amazing lines throughout the book. You won't understand unless you read the book, so read it. Now.

I'm going to be honest here. (Not that I'm ever not honest...). The ending of this book trilogy surprised me in a good way. I cried to myself in a corner because I had finished yet another book series, then I bounced over to my vaguely annoyed sister and practically screamed that she had to read all 3 books RIGHT NOW while shoving the first book into her face in a not-so-calm manner. I regret nothing.

"I call myself black.
I call myself queer.
I call myself beautiful.
I call myself eternal.
I call myself iconic.
I call myself futuristic"

Aargh this book was so SO GOOD mainly because it hit so close to home. I need more books like this in my life.
I also loved all of the casual references to everyday things in the UK such as kickers shoes and some of the supermarkets.
adventurous emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted mysterious sad tense medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

Probably need to reread this to give it a more accurate review, seeing as I was waiting for the last book in the series when this came out and was REALLY disappointed when it didn't even mention Aelin. Looking at the last bit of that sentence is making me cringe, I'm off to go read the book again and actually give it a chance...
(Jan 2023 reread) THIS BOOK IS SO GOOD AKBEIWHEIEHD. Chaol’s character development is amazing, second only to Nesta’s. 
adventurous emotional funny hopeful lighthearted medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Complicated
Diverse cast of characters: Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated
adventurous dark emotional medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated