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“Fear is a lack of control, realised. My father told me that, once. Explained that it is not the absence of control itself, but the understanding of it. The true, stomach-churning grasping of the fact that we have no significant way to affect what comes next in a given situation.”

I like how the plot diverges and remains connected. I am surprised that this book is so hard to put down. I thought after How book one ended I would be disappointed. I am not!

Last update was actually pages 20. Now it’s accurate.

New characters shine

Whew, the plot has accelerated into high gear.

“She let Philippa fuss over the state of her hair and nails”

So they do cut their fingernails…

I’m wondering how they trim their fingernails.

Okay, seriously, it was a fun book. Celaena is a great character.

The plot thickens. Twists and turns keep me guessing. And I have guesses.

I have predictions…

Chapter 25 just got my attention!

I read slow.