Question H

[Lauren]

In terms of the romance, Celaena makes her choice between Dorian and Chaol. Was it the right one? What do you think of their romantic relationship and Dorian's reaction to it?

[Melissa]

I don't think either of them was a good decision because of their status, but Chaol was the better choice. Dorian's reaction was the typical jealousy from someone who didn't get his way.

[Lauren]

Yes, Chaol was the better choice. Dorian is definitely more of a friend and Celaena's chemistry with Chaol was more intense.

That said, I don't think Chaol is the man for Celeana either. He has a hard time accepting who she really is and always seems shocked when she does something violent as if he forgets that she is an assassin.

[Jonetta]

I thought she made the right choice simply based on the depth of her feelings for him. Dorian was always in the friend zone for her no matter his feelings.

I have this sneaking suspicion that there’s a reason she’s not supposed to be with Dorian. I’ll hold that thought for now:)

I felt bad for Dorian and he handled the rejection pretty well. He saw with his own eyes that the way Celaena looked at Chaol was so very different from what he saw when she looked at him.

[Lauren]

Jonetta wrote: "I have this sneaking suspicion that there’s a reason she’s not supposed to be with Dorian. I’ll hold that thought for now:)."

Oooh! You are making me think now... I wonder...

[Jonetta]

I’ll put it in a spoiler. Peek at your own risk.

(view spoiler)[Dorian might be her brother. Neither of his parents seem particularly close to him. We know how the king feels about him and his mother seems more devoted to his brother. (hide spoiler)]

[Lauren]

Yes, that is what I understood from your hint.
It could explain (view spoiler)[where Dorian's magic comes from (hide spoiler)]. However, (view spoiler)[he definitely isn't part fae and she is... although they are distant cousins because Queen Elena was from Terrasen and Celeana is her descendent while King Gavin is Dorian's ancestor (hide spoiler)]

[Jonetta]

Great point, Lauren.

[Melissa]

Dang... now you have me thinking. I never thought of that.

[Jonetta]

Lol!

[Lieke]

I think Chaol was the right choice too, although I didn't like his reactions to her violent actions. He knew from the start what she was.

Never thought of that Jonetta, I thought it had more to do with what Lauren writes in her second spoiler.

[Jonetta]

Time will tell, Lieke. It’s just a vibe I’ve had from the beginning.