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taylorroseship's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
Graphic: Blood, Body horror, Child abuse, Child death, Confinement, Cursing, Death, Death of parent, Fire/Fire injury, Gore, Grief, Injury/Injury detail, Murder, Physical abuse, Sexual content, Slavery, Torture, Violence, Vomit, and War
petraa04's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
5.0
Graphic: Blood, Death, Murder, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, and Violence
Moderate: Panic attacks/disorders
Minor: Death of parent and Child death
isabellehoule's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
i loved this book so much
it was addicting
please read this
booktok does not lie
chapter 55 *chefs kiss*
chapter 42 *chefs kiss*
characters 10/10
reread : yes
rhys is so hot
the banter and jokes between the inner circle are immaculate
100/10
Graphic: Child abuse, Child death, Confinement, Cursing, Death, Death of parent, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, Grief, Mental illness, Murder, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual content, and Toxic relationship
Moderate: Blood, Suicidal thoughts, Torture, and Toxic friendship
delia008's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.5
Moderate: Toxic relationship, Sexual assault, and Sexual content
Minor: Blood, Misogyny, Slavery, Death, and Death of parent
katiekinsduncan's review against another edition
- 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
5.0
Graphic: Death, Death of parent, Emotional abuse, Kidnapping, Murder, Panic attacks/disorders, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, and Suicidal thoughts
sunsetcity's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Animal death, Blood, Body shaming, Child death, Confinement, Death, Death of parent, Emotional abuse, Kidnapping, Murder, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, Torture, and Violence
joannacarr's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
Moderate: Sexual assault, Sexual content, and Murder
Minor: Blood, Vomit, Toxic relationship, Torture, Stalking, Slavery, Rape, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Eating disorder, Death of parent, and Confinement
bexshelf's review against another edition
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Blood, Body horror, Confinement, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Grief, Murder, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Toxic relationship, and Violence
Moderate: Animal death, Child abuse, Cursing, Death of parent, Kidnapping, Slavery, and Torture
Minor: Infidelity and Vomit
valyn_grebe's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Graphic: Blood and Violence
Moderate: Confinement, Death of parent, Grief, Murder, Sexual content, Toxic friendship, and Toxic relationship
Minor: Kidnapping, Panic attacks/disorders, and Torture
escapinginpaper's review against another edition
- 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
Ahhhh yes, I finally finished it... and all the feels. This book destroyed me with feels. And twists. And cliffhangers. Waiting for the next book may just kill me. I will be avoiding spoilers for this book, but there will be spoilers for those who have not read the first book.
I felt that this story had so much more to offer than A Court of Thorns and Roses. A Court of Mist and Fury definitely feels more like its own story, and less like a retelling, such as was the case in the first novel. This story also felt much more different to me, in that I thought that it was way more focused on the characters and their relationships, which made it far more rich and fulfilling to read.
At the end of A Court of Thorns and Roses I whole-heartedly shipped Tamlin and Feyre. I won't be specific, but let me tell ya, those feelings were completely flipped on their head. I've never had my opinions about a character do a complete 180 like this! If I can say anything about Maas, she does an excellent job at tricking you into thinking that characters will be a certain way, or will do certain things. In actuality, I had no idea where the story or characters were going for most of the novel.
While on the topic of characters, this novel had so much more character development than its predecessor. I thought Feyre was an alright character in the first book, I liked her enough. In this second one, we see Feyre go so through much, and grow into a fully-formed, mature, empathetic individual. Not only that, but we actually get to see her become a full-fledged badass. But aside from Feyre, we get to know Rhysand better (bless you, Maas), and are introduced to a whole new cast of characters that I'm madly in love with. Another thing that made me happy about this novel – and might seem like a minor thing – was that Feyre's sisters are still included in the story. Personally, I don't enjoy when a character's family members are forgotten about or just swept to the side. It just bugs me!
But not only are the characters more fleshed out, but we get to see more of the faery world! I didn't realize how the last book was so limited to the Spring Court, (and that the Spring Court is pretty boring in comparison to the rest of the world....).
One other thing I really appreciated about this book, was the messages about relationships. After reading it and thinking about it, I realized this book says a lot about what it means to be in a healthy relationship with someone – where you have a partner who loves you, appreciates you, and lets you be yourself. Like I said before, I totally shipped Tamlin and Feyre after I read A Court of Thorns and Roses – but it wasn't until this second book that I realized how Tamlin and Feyre never really got to know each other... they just really wanted to have sex. Just wanting to have sex does have its place, (that's a topic for another day and another blog), but Feyre doesn't realize all the flaws that Tamlin has, because she's so focused on physical attraction. A Court of Mist and Fury shows us how much more fulfilling a relationship can be when you have a connection beyond physical attraction. I definitely enjoyed the slow build up of romance between Rhys and Feyre, and it was surely much more fulfilling than the instalove we get in the first book. One thing that bothered me with Tamlin and Feyre's romance in the first book, was that I didn't feel the chemistry between them. Chemistry is definitely not an issue between Rhys and Feyre, and I believe that's entirely because Maas steered away from the instalove factor. Thank you!
And finally... that ending... soul crushing. I can't believe how the last sixty pages were just a bomb dropped on my feels. How could you Sarah. YET, I have hope!
All in all, I completely loved this book. I've been trying to think of something that bothered me about it – just for good reviewing's sake – but I can't.
So, suffice it to say, I completely recommend this book, and the first (if only to get a contrast between it and the second one). If there's anything that is bothering me, it's that I have to way until May for the third book... where Maas will surely crush our souls even further. This book was undoubtedly a five star read for me, and one of my favorites of 2016!
Final Rating: ★★★★★
Graphic: Sexual content, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, and Toxic relationship
Moderate: Confinement, Eating disorder, Violence, and Panic attacks/disorders
Minor: Death of parent