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I just finished TOG yesterday and was excited to start AOC and... it definitely didn't disappoint. At first, I wasn't really drawn into the story and it was a little boring. However, it got a bit more interesting about one-third through, and by the time I was two-thirds of the way I couldn't put it down!

To be honest, the love plot is a bit cliche, yet sweet. I love how Maas included Rhysand, he adds a hint of a love triangle that I would love to see pan out a bit. Maybe it's just that Tamlin and Feyre seem like an average fantasy couple, or maybe it's because I feel like Rhysand could use someone like Feyre in his life. I definitely want to see more of him. The way he was... horrible (*couch, not the word I want to say) and was revealed to actually care about her and his people was a really nice character plot twist. I love it when dark characters end up being a bit light and get some love too.

I can't wait to read the next book later tonight (or right now, who knows)!

Wow... just, wow. I'm partially confused and partially sad. Its not everyday that you read a book were all the characters that you've come to like don't make it to the very end; its both refreshing and heartbreaking. I'm happy to finish this long journey with the characters that made it, though I would also love to have a small continuation, like some short stories, were some of the other ones get a more complete ending.

I'll be looking forward to any more books that Sarah J. Maas releases. As of now, she is my favorite author and I will gladly recommend her books to my fellow readers.

I LOVE THIS SERIES SO MUCH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Okay, so first I didn't start off super hyped up about this book because of the way Empire of Storms ended. I mean, come on! Who goes from all that to Chaol in Antica?! I'm sorry Chaol but Aelin is my absolute favorite! I'm a sucker for witty, sarcastic women who get me laughing so hard I can't breathe.

Anyway, once I managed to finally find a way to actually read the book (my e-reader broke :'() and told myself I had to get through it before Kingdom of Ash I found out that Tower of Dawn really isn't that bad (like that's a surprise...). The whole journey Chaol went through is something that I can relate to so well in my own way since I'm going through a why-am-I-such-a-failure phase in my life as well. I kinda wish I had a Yrene Towers to kindly and sternly push me through it because I can make it through if I wasn't so stubborn :D. His whole restoration at the end really touched me and helped me see my situation in a different light (kinda). This whole series really has been a comfort for me and has helped me see a bit of the person I want to be.

About one-third of the way there (I think, who pays attention to where they are in a book? I forget chapter numbers most of the time), I got hooked and couldn't put it down, again! I loved the little "fights" that Chaol and Yrene had and enjoyed the whole adventure Nesryn, Sartuk, Borte, and the ruk riders had (if dragons, phoenixes, or ruks were real...).

I can't wait to start Kingdom of Ash!

And to Sarah J. Maas: you really shouldn't spoil me so, you are wayyyyy too good at it.

I can't even... why?... This book was, just, awesome and, just, wow. All the pieces came together and the past, present, and future were explained and it was all so unexpected and yet it made sense and yet didn't. You have to read it to understand.

When the two queens touched the mirror and it took them... just wow. I don't want to say any spoilers but it's so hard. Aelin is a mastermind! If she was evil... If she was working with Erawin or Maeve... The world would be in a lot of deep trouble. The way she figured it all out and prepared everything was just amazing. Her and Lysandra... Arobryn knew what he was doing when he put those two against each other because together they are too much!

At the end, after Maeve did... and Aelin was... and Rowan... all the armies... I wanted to cry and I was just like nooooooo!!! And yet it just made sense and... I can't talk about this anymore. If you haven't started reading this series or stopped for some crazy reason, you are definitely missing out and you need to start reading it ASAP! I mean it, start now! The journey it's taken me through, the characters that have been introduced to me, are all worth it. This series, it's world and characters, now have a special place in my heart and I won't be surprised if it's one of the few series I read over and over again without getting bored of it.

Thank you Sarah J. Maas, thank you

This one just might be my favorite so far, there's just something about it... I love where it's going and the side-story (is it really though?) about Manon and the Blackbeaks is a nice touch. I had to tell myself NOT to start reading the next book right after I finished the last page, I need to savor it a bit. However the next afternoon I was done savoring and ready to read Book 5! I'm so happy I have THE WHOLE SERIES!!!!!!!!!!

Amazing! Spectacular! I've been missing out! I can believe it! Celaena Sardothien is really...! And she's actually...! You didn't think I was actually going to tell you did you? You have to read it for yourself, silly! I promise you won't regret it, not one bit. I can't wait to read the rest of the series. Starting book 3, Heir of Fire, right now! Bye!

Love it! Mystery, Suspense, Romance, and Fantasy all in one! I am so inspired by the perseverance and courage that "Lillian" showed throughout the whole book. She is definitely one of my favorite heroines. I love how she's rebellious, but not overly so; and cares about her appearance, but isn't like those "pompous buffoons" in the court. All-in-all, Celaena Sardothien is a wonderful role model for young woman today (aside from the killing part, of course). She doesn't give up even when it seems like it's the end. She's smart and funny and enjoys teasing others. I can't say enough about her, she's just awesome.

Thank you Sarah J. Maas for giving me a character to relate to, a character that leaps out of the page and reminds me that life has its many ups and downs but I can still smile and laugh through it all.

I know who I am and "I will it be afraid."

P. S. I love the name Nehemia gave Celaena so much it's going to be part of my pen name! Yes!

I. Loved. This. Book. Or would it be these stories? Doesn't matter, I loved it.

At first, it was just adventure, then it got to these heart-touching parts... When he died... and Celaena... I almost cried. I really did. It was just so heart-touching. The characters in this book were wonderful. The stories true works of art. I loved how they were all connected but so short. I would re-read this over and over again. I'm so happy that I have the entire series and can indulge myself in reading more about Celaena Sardothien, one of my new favorite female protagonists. Thank you Maas, thank you.

I'm so happy to be done with this book! It was a bit confusing and not something I was used to. If I wasn't reading this with my school I probably wouldn't have understood a lot. I guess it's reminder that I need to slow down and focus when I'm reading.

I absolutely loved it! I can't wait to read the second one!

A classic book for Christians. I've reread this book so many times, I'm not even sure how many. I'll probably read it again sometime in the future.

Oh. Wow. Just. Wow. I absolutely love this series! This story just grips you and stays with you forever. I really don't like re-reading books but I have re-read these books so many times and I love it each and every time! I can't say enough about this series, just wow. I love it so much

(This is my first real book review so forgive me if it isn't very detailed and/or helpful)

I love Ted Dekker's work! This book made me revisit some of Jesus' teaching in the Bible and look at it from the perspective of someone yearning for unconditional love like Christ Jesus'.

This book is about a young woman named Maviah who is shunned as an illegitimate daughter of the Bedouin sheikh. She is constantly reminded that she is nothing and no one loves her nor cares for her. But when her people are attacked by enemies, her father calls on her to journey across the unforgiving desert with two of his most trusted warriors, Saba and Judah, to ask for Rome's aid. Throughout the journey Maviah continues to doubt herself, until she meets Yeshua and He begins to change her mind. But going to Rome doesn't even begin to solve Maviah's problem and she ends up in even more danger and has to make choices that could be the death of her, Saba, and Judah.

Throughout the book I am draw to Maviah and the inner battle she constantly fights in. As someone who also struggles with self-confidence and self-worth, I could relate to Maviah (even though I haven't been through anything even close to what she went through). I thoroughly enjoyed this book and look forward to reading the next one.