I honestly have no idea why this series have such bad reviews, everyone has their own likes and stuff but if you like fantasy and romance , or if you like the movie huntsman winters war you would love this book. This book is meant for young adults (16/18+) so why is everyone so critical of the book? if you like it read it, if you don't sell it to someone who will or don't read it. If you like to read books that are meant for 40 year olds then its not for you, but definitely worth a read in my opinion