I thoroughly enjoyed every single part of this book, EXCEPT Chaol's attitude for most of the first part. I understood it initially, but after a few chapters, it was like he was mad just to be mad. I love him dearly, but I wanted to launch a few of Aelin's shoes at his head. The development of the storyline picked up so quickly that I'm a little upset it will be next month before I can read the tandem. I am craving more of the banter, and I'm very much looking forward to all the battles and warfare and AelinxManon moments.