I had a lot of mixed feelings about this book. Initially I really did like it. I like most of the MCs. There are some I even love ( Manon, Elide ). However, I find that the biggest problem I have is with Aelin. 
1. I just don't find her likable
2. I do not feel like she is a real person. She is not a fae that has lived for milenia. She is a teen that has gone though a lot. And yet we are to believe she can outthink and outwit ancient warriors and queens ? Sorry not buying it. She is this fantastic war tactician, even though she has never taken part in one before?
3. I hate instalove, and although she and Rowan started of as enemies, Rowan turned 180 in a second.  

Lysandra started of like such a fun character but now has this strange devotion for Aelin that is hard to swallow. 

If not for Aelin I think I would have given this book 4 stars as it is very captivating and the world building it pretty good.