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Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Complicated
Diverse cast of characters: Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

i have so much to say, so let me put this into a summary in 3 points:

1. AAGSAJSJFKEDKSKS
2. celaena, what THE ACTUAL FUCK?!
3. chaol please stfu. stop being annoying.

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Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: No

I really liked this one! A lot better than book number one! It’s like the story is really taking off now. Looking forward to read the next one! 

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While I thought throne of glass was a nice introduction, I think this gives more insight into the main characters personalities and develops the relationship between celaena, chaol and dorian more. I really do like Chaol, and I hope that continues for me through the rest of the series. 

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Diverse cast of characters: Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

So much fun! Such an adventurous series and I'm so excited to see how the story unfolds. The plot and world is getting much bigger and the state  are getting higher, can't wait to read more. This one was a little slower then the first but when the plot unfolded, it happened fast and explosively. 

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Strong character development: No
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

I initially rated this book four stars when I read it many years ago. Now I have to rate it lower than Assassin’s Blade and Throne of Glass because I found it much less gripping. Maybe it’s series fatigue, but it took me much longer to get through this one. I just had such strong sequel energy I was feeling tired. But overall, strong world-building from Maas and I am looking forward to seeing where the series goes from here. 

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The kings champions mission is to defeat those that attempt to rise against the king. The problem, she herself hates the king. In her search for the kings hidden power source, Caelena finds herself connecting to  her past and the future freedom that she seeks.

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Two years after reading Throne of Glass, I finally read the sequel, Crown of Midnight. 

If you somehow haven't heard of the author, Sarah J Maas, she also wrote the A Court of Thorns and Roses series and the Crescent City series. 

Crown of Midnight, the second book in the Throne of Glass series, was published by Bloomsbury YA. Throne of Glass is a YA fantasy series targeted to older teenagers (though adults can still enjoy them!)

Crown of Midnight continues with Celaena's story after she becomes the King's Champion as to be his personal assassin. Meanwhile, she is trying to figure out what all the secret passageways and riddles she finds in the castle means, and would they have any answers to stopping the king's thirst for power as he continues to dominate other countries. 

I really enjoyed this book--even more than the first one. I'd give it 4 stars out of 5 on the rating scale system because I did enjoy reading it, but there were a few hiccups with the book.

Part of me loved seeing the intricacies of Chaol's, Dorian's, and Celaena's friendship. I loved the character development that happens--particularly with Dorian, though Celaena grew the most as the main character. I didn't like the jealousy trope being played with both Chaol and Dorian. It just seemed a bit childish and annoying.

I also enjoyed the plot and there were many twists and turns, even if I did ultimately guess the big twist at the end. There were a lot of other reveals I didn't see coming. The plot also included a lot of fight scenes, so I was never left too wanting for action. That being said, the first half of the book did move a lot more slowly. I wish the romance in the book didn't come and go so quickly, too.

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