Discuss the novel’s title and how it relates to the plot. What do you think the term Crown of Midnight symbolizes or represents?

Discuss the complicated and shifting relationships among Chaol, Celaena, and Dorian. Why would Maas make these relationships so complex? Does this complexity add or detract from the plot?

Consider the numerous people/objects that help Celaena in her journey. What kind of support does Celaena receive from the people in her life? How does this differ from her magical guides, such as Elena and Mort?