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mollydollydoodah's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
This book was seamless with the other two before it, and despite most series that end up having their books degrade in quality as they get later into the series, Sarah J Maas did the opposite. In fact, I prefer the last two books to the first one, which I find is rarely the case. Throughout these three books, I have been able to form relationships with each character, learning to love or hate them as I learn more and more about their personalities, goals, dreams, pasts, feelings, and actions. I’ve been able to form a personal connection with so many of them, especially Feyre and Rhys. These books are fantastic, and I recommend them to everyone, despite their daunting page counts. It is through their massive amounts of pages that I have been able to connect, relate to, and understand each character and their actions. There have been plot twists and romances and such great action and adventure throughout these books. I easily fell in love with Feyre and her bold, no questions asked personality. I love how Maas created and expressed her character as a strong willed woman not afraid to fight for what she wants and believes in; someone who’s not afraid to give and give and give so that the people she cares about can have. It has been incredible, and awe-inspiring, and heart-wrenching, and pride-inducing to read through all of her actions and thoughts. And though she is stubborn, and sometimes foolish, I’ve come to love that as well. This novel was brilliant, and bold, just like Feyre, and it had me laughing and giddy at times, and at others full on wailing through full-body-heaving sobs. This book had me feeling so many emotions, and I think it ended perfectly—if not too perfectly. It was amazing to watch as the characters and their relationships with each other grew, and it felt as though I was truly in the novel, experiencing each feeling of every character. Sarah J Maas created a masterpiece with these three novels, and I love the characters to no end. I am so happy that I finally decided to read them!!
This series feels complete with this novel, despite there being more books. I hope and pray that they remain in Feyre’s point of view, and that they are just filled with details of her life. Although I know that is probably not the case, I could read a million novels just filled with her & Rhys as they & the others navigate life. I am interested in what these other novels are, who their point of views are in, and what they cover. At the same time, I’m almost content with where I am right now. Maas left readers with a fantastic non-cliffhanger ending, but with remaining open ends and unanswered questions, perfect for what these next novels will be about. I am excited to see what they are!
Also, these are my thoughts written right after reading Part One:
I’ve just finished up Part One and oh my god I love Feyre Cursebreaker so freaking much. Sarah J Maas not only did a ‘good job’ of describing ways Feyre sabotaged the Spring Court, but she went above and beyond with so many creative but useful ways that all served one main goal: taking down Tamlin’s court from the inside out. Between the genius part where she was ‘blessed by the cauldron’ to planting seeds of doubt in the minds of the sentries, everything was so calculated, cunning, and stunning. I loved everything about it, and I loved how her alliances and entanglements built and formed with Alis and Lucien (and maybe a tiny bit of Jurien?). Either way, Feyre is an absolute genius and I love everything about her. I’m so glad she’s taking Lucien with her!
This series feels complete with this novel, despite there being more books. I hope and pray that they remain in Feyre’s point of view, and that they are just filled with details of her life. Although I know that is probably not the case, I could read a million novels just filled with her & Rhys as they & the others navigate life. I am interested in what these other novels are, who their point of views are in, and what they cover. At the same time, I’m almost content with where I am right now. Maas left readers with a fantastic non-cliffhanger ending, but with remaining open ends and unanswered questions, perfect for what these next novels will be about. I am excited to see what they are!
Also, these are my thoughts written right after reading Part One:
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Gore, Physical abuse, Sexual assault, Torture, Violence, Blood, Medical content, Kidnapping, Grief, Murder, War, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Sexual content
dillsbookdiary's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body horror, Gore, Physical abuse, Sexual content, Torture, Violence, Blood, Vomit, Kidnapping, Grief, Murder, War, and Injury/Injury detail
bethy_joy's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Emotional abuse, Gore, Sexual content, Violence, Blood, Death of parent, War, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Mental illness, Rape, Sexual assault, Torture, Vomit, Grief, and Alcohol
tetedump's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Confinement, Death, Emotional abuse, Incest, Rape, Sexual violence, Slavery, Torture, Murder, and War
snivellus's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Gore, Violence, Blood, Murder, War, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Misogyny, Torture, and Death of parent
jennavai's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
inspiring
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Gore, Torture, Violence, Blood, Vomit, War, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Sexual content
Minor: Racism
tierneymichele's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
This book gave me so much satisfaction- the plotting and revenge are beautiful to me, regardless of consequences. Another masterpiece.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death, Death, Emotional abuse, Genocide, Gore, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual content, Torture, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Vomit, Kidnapping, Grief, Death of parent, Murder, Lesbophobia, and War
cuteasamuntin's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: War
Moderate: Death, Gore, Sexism, Sexual content, Blood, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Child death, Confinement, Cursing, Homophobia, Misogyny, Torture, Medical content, Grief, Death of parent, and Sexual harassment
sierrabowers's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.75
This book was a great addition to Sarah J Maas’ series. I wasn’t sure how much I would like reading about war, but the small storylines woven into it made it an amazing read. I was also very intrigued by the massive amount of character development in many of the people in the story. There were a lot of names to remember, but I think that the story was well written that every single character had an important part in shaping the ending of the book, even if it may not have ended in their favor. I especially appreciated when Tamlin finally let go of Feyre and accepted that he was not going to have her back. It was very honorable for him to save Rhysand for her. He could have easily let him die, but honestly, I don’t know if he would have. Everyone was staring at him and everyone else had helped. Maybe it was for his own benefit? Who knows. I also was sad that their father was not as much of an important character up until his death. I feel like he was used behind the scenes because he was an ‘extra’ that needed to do something. I do feel like his role was valuable, but the way his character was given no story time was kind of sad, when he had such a big role in how the end came about . Overall, this was a fantastic book and I can’t wait to read the next one, which I have already purchased! Woohoo!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Gore, Sexual content, Torture, Blood, Grief, Death of parent, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, War, and Classism
Minor: Rape, Sexual assault, and Alcohol
kaattie's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Torture, Death of parent, and War
Moderate: Sexual content and Sexual violence