A Court of Mist and Fury by Sarah J. Maas
Series: A Court of Thorns and Roses #2
Genre: Fantasy, Romance, Romantasy, Young Adult
Pages: 626
Published By: Bloomsbury Publishing on 3rd May, 2016
Format: Paperback
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Book Synopsis:
Feyre survived Amarantha’s clutches to return to the Spring Court – but at a steep cost. Though she now possesses the powers of the High Fae, her heart remains human, and it can’t forget the terrible deeds she performed to save Tamlin’s people.
Nor has Feyre forgotten her bargain with Rhysand, the mesmerising High Lord of the feared Night Court. As Feyre navigates his dark web of political games and tantalising promises, a greater evil looms – and she might be key to stopping it.
But only if she can step into her growing power, heal her fractured soul and have the courage to shape her own future – and the future of a world cloven in two…
Book Review
Note on the Author –
Iโm aware of the ongoing conversations and criticisms surrounding Sarah J. Maas and her work. While I think itโs important to acknowledge those conversations, Iโve decided to go ahead with reviewing the book based on my reading experience. Everyone engages with stories differently, and I respect that this might not be a series/author for everyone.
I’ve been putting this book off for the longest time but WOW am I so glad I finally decided to pick this one up! Everyone had been telling me that this book was amazing and they were not wrong.
I was worried that this book was going to feel too long but it was just right in my opinion. Everything that happened felt like it had a purpose to the story… I didn’t feel like there were any ‘filler’ chapters which is always good. I’ll admit that the start felt a little slow but once it picked up in pace, it picked UP!
I enjoyed that the FMC was just as strong in this book as she was in the first and didn’t always need to be rescued. Thereโs a good balance between the FMC saving herself and relying on others when needed. Despite her strength, she still faces personal and emotional growth, adding depth to the story.
I’m so invested in a lot of the new characters in this book and was on the edge of my seat for them at parts. I will admit after finishing this book, I am 100% Team Rhysand! Tamlin who? *eye roll*. I very much enjoyed having a chapter from Rhysand’s perspective at the end but I would’ve personally liked more sprinkled throughout.
The world-building in this book was so much better than the first. The detail in describing the different courts especially the night court, brought this book alive for me. The descriptions had me fully immersed within the pages of the book.
This book took me on a rollercoaster of emotions and that ending…. I’M SORRY WHAT? Immediately adding the next book to my wishlist!
I am fully aware (as mentioned at the start) about Sarah J. Maas but I will be continuing onto the next book in the series. I donโt agree with her actions or words, but Iโm reading the books for what they areโjust books. “Separate the art from the artist.” Iโm not openly recommending this book, as I respect that everyone makes their own choices based on the information they have. However, I wanted to give my honest opinions on what I thought of the book, NOT Sarah J. Maas as a person.
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