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4.36 AVERAGE
4.36 AVERAGE
adventurous
dark
emotional
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I had pretty mixed thoughts on this book. I loved the chosen family stuff, friendship as power, and development of Nesta as a character. I really really struggled with how Nesta was treated by literally every single character. I hated it. I love she became a kick ass Valkyrie. I absolutely hate how she was treated by people who say they love her. My favorite character was the House. I loved it became a character. There were pieces of the plot and writing that felt tacky and clunky. I reallllly struggled with Nesta being punished for telling Feyre about her likely death and her being treated with such cruelty and indifference by Cassian. i was horrified. There was a lot more sex. I want to see what happens in this world next despite feeling up and down about this novel.
medium-paced
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Mental illness
adventurous
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
A Court of Silver Flames by Sarah J. Maas is a book I really wanted to love, especially since I’m such a fan of the A Court of Thorns and Roses series, but it didn’t quite hit the mark for me in the way I hoped. Don’t get me wrong—there were definitely some great moments, but it wasn’t without its flaws, which is why I’m giving it a solid 3.5 stars.
First off, let’s talk about Nesta. I’ve been excited to see her story get its own spotlight, and I really appreciated how Maas delves into her struggles with trauma and healing. Nesta’s journey is tough, raw, and sometimes hard to read, but I liked how realistic it felt. It’s a tough journey for her, and while I understood her anger and pain, there were times when her bitterness started to feel repetitive. I wanted to see more of her growth and less of her internal conflict about everything.
Then there’s Cassian, who was everything I expected and more. I loved seeing this new side of him—he’s protective, strong, and so patient with Nesta. The chemistry between them was undeniable, and their dynamic definitely made the romance element of this book a lot of fun to read. I also liked how Cassian’s character wasn’t just about being the warrior. Maas really gave him depth, and watching him work through his own vulnerabilities was a nice touch.
The pacing was another thing that didn’t quite work for me. The first half of the book felt a bit slow and repetitive at times, especially since Nesta spends a lot of time trying to figure herself out. While I understand that her journey is important, I just felt like there were sections that dragged on longer than necessary. But once the story started picking up and the stakes got higher, I found myself more invested. The second half of the book was definitely where things got more exciting, and I loved how the plot started to evolve, with some twists that I didn’t see coming.
The world-building, as always with Maas, is fantastic. I love how expansive the ACOTAR universe is, and seeing more of the Night Court and the inner workings of the courts was really fun. The writing itself was beautiful and vivid, and I could easily imagine the settings and characters in my mind.
While I had a few issues with the pacing and some of the repetitive emotional conflict, A Court of Silver Flames definitely had some great moments. The romance between Nesta and Cassian, the emotional depth of the characters, and the plot twists in the second half of the book kept me turning the pages. I’d still recommend it to fans of the series, but if you’re looking for something as fast-paced and dramatic as A Court of Mist and Fury, this one might not hit quite the same way. I’m still excited to see what happens next in the world of ACOTAR, and I’m curious to see where Maas takes these characters.
First off, let’s talk about Nesta. I’ve been excited to see her story get its own spotlight, and I really appreciated how Maas delves into her struggles with trauma and healing. Nesta’s journey is tough, raw, and sometimes hard to read, but I liked how realistic it felt. It’s a tough journey for her, and while I understood her anger and pain, there were times when her bitterness started to feel repetitive. I wanted to see more of her growth and less of her internal conflict about everything.
Then there’s Cassian, who was everything I expected and more. I loved seeing this new side of him—he’s protective, strong, and so patient with Nesta. The chemistry between them was undeniable, and their dynamic definitely made the romance element of this book a lot of fun to read. I also liked how Cassian’s character wasn’t just about being the warrior. Maas really gave him depth, and watching him work through his own vulnerabilities was a nice touch.
The pacing was another thing that didn’t quite work for me. The first half of the book felt a bit slow and repetitive at times, especially since Nesta spends a lot of time trying to figure herself out. While I understand that her journey is important, I just felt like there were sections that dragged on longer than necessary. But once the story started picking up and the stakes got higher, I found myself more invested. The second half of the book was definitely where things got more exciting, and I loved how the plot started to evolve, with some twists that I didn’t see coming.
The world-building, as always with Maas, is fantastic. I love how expansive the ACOTAR universe is, and seeing more of the Night Court and the inner workings of the courts was really fun. The writing itself was beautiful and vivid, and I could easily imagine the settings and characters in my mind.
While I had a few issues with the pacing and some of the repetitive emotional conflict, A Court of Silver Flames definitely had some great moments. The romance between Nesta and Cassian, the emotional depth of the characters, and the plot twists in the second half of the book kept me turning the pages. I’d still recommend it to fans of the series, but if you’re looking for something as fast-paced and dramatic as A Court of Mist and Fury, this one might not hit quite the same way. I’m still excited to see what happens next in the world of ACOTAR, and I’m curious to see where Maas takes these characters.
adventurous
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
What he **** was this?
- Why is it that Tamlin, suffering from trauma and being overprotective of Feyre, is a jerk and deserves to die, while Rhysand, being anxious and overprotective of Feyre, is great?
- Why is it that everyone denying Feyre autonomy means well, except for Tamlin? Show me on the doll where Tamlin hurt you.
- Rhysand is an anti-choice piece of garbage.
- Are Rhysand's actions acceptable because Feyre is pregnant? Does it mean that pregnant people are nothing but incubators and deserve no autonomy?
- Nesta went from being strong and feisty, to being moppy and a sloppy drunk. How disappointing.
- Overall, I have the "my trauma is making me stronger" trope. TRAUMA IS NOT A CHARACTER ARC
I feel like my impressions from previous books hold: the author has some good ideas, but she does not possess the skills to write her ideas into a subtle, compelling story. Everything feels like a bull in a china shop
- Why is it that Tamlin, suffering from trauma and being overprotective of Feyre, is a jerk and deserves to die, while Rhysand, being anxious and overprotective of Feyre, is great?
- Why is it that everyone denying Feyre autonomy means well, except for Tamlin? Show me on the doll where Tamlin hurt you.
- Rhysand is an anti-choice piece of garbage.
- Are Rhysand's actions acceptable because Feyre is pregnant? Does it mean that pregnant people are nothing but incubators and deserve no autonomy?
- Nesta went from being strong and feisty, to being moppy and a sloppy drunk. How disappointing.
- Overall, I have the "my trauma is making me stronger" trope. TRAUMA IS NOT A CHARACTER ARC
I feel like my impressions from previous books hold: the author has some good ideas, but she does not possess the skills to write her ideas into a subtle, compelling story. Everything feels like a bull in a china shop
inspiring
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes