The Assassin's Blade

Gosh. That was a wild ride. Let's get this out of the way though. I like Arobynn. He's a jerk. A dick. A douchebag. But I think he had a separate agenda for all he did to Celaena. Maybe one day we'll figure it all out (please Queen of Shadows!) but that's going to be a mystery for now.
Maas' writing definitely got better in Heir of Fire. In the novellas and in books one and two, her writing was sort of basic. Not emotion-inducing or whatnot, but plain descriptive sentences. The characters drove the plot, not vice versa. It's fun to see someone improve by this much, though.
I really loved finding out Celaena's past and how she was before the Salt Mines of Endovier changed her. But perhaps it was the gods or fate that led her to becoming what she became later on. I guess we do have to admit that thanks to the King, he made his greatest enemy yet.
I can't wait for her story to continue.