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A Court of Silver Flames (Part 1 & 2) [Dramatized Adaptation] by Sarah J. Maas
167 reviews
hollymileham'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? Yes
3.75
Graphic: Rape and Violence
Moderate: Child abuse, Mental illness, Suicidal thoughts, and Grief
egurgens's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Once I got into this book, I began to INHALE it. The reintroduction of the Valkyries? Hell yes. Empowering battered women to be able to stand up for themselves and defend themselves if needed? Loved it. The very spicy scenes and the love interest? I'm drooling. The plot was amazing, with Rhys, Feyre, Cassian, and Azriel recovering from the war, only to find a new enemy and artifacts, which only Nesta has the power to find. That was a brilliant way to bring Nesta into the fold of the court, even begrudgingly, and to enable the court to begin to see her in a new light.
No worries for anyone who is afraid that Feyre won't be present in the story, she definitely is, but is more of a side character here. But she is still present and as lovely and lovable and fierce as ever. I'm super excited for the next book and what new perspectives that offers.
Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Body horror, Body shaming, Bullying, Death, Eating disorder, Emotional abuse, Gore, Hate crime, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexism, Sexual content, Violence, Blood, Medical content, Kidnapping, Grief, Medical trauma, Murder, Gaslighting, Alcohol, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism
Moderate: Ableism, Child abuse, Cursing, Hate crime, Miscarriage, Physical abuse, Racial slurs, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Torture, Excrement, Vomit, Kidnapping, Death of parent, Pregnancy, Toxic friendship, Dysphoria, and War
gabi_in_real_life'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
3.75
Graphic: Child abuse, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Sexual assault, Sexual content, and Violence
Moderate: Mental illness
Minor: Child death
abbybiegs'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
Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Eating disorder, Gore, Misogyny, Panic attacks/disorders, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Torture, Violence, Forced institutionalization, Blood, Vomit, Suicide attempt, Death of parent, Murder, Pregnancy, Sexual harassment, and War
Moderate: Deadnaming, Misogyny, Grief, and Religious bigotry
if you are uncomfortable with the possibility of a miscarriage or pregnancy issues, walk into this book with caution! also, strong mentions and allusions to sexual assault/abuse. take care of yourself while reading this book if those topics are potentially triggering.sirkeili'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
4.5
When we initially meet Nesta, she seemed to be shown as an antagonist in Feyre's eyes, and I felt there was more to her than her fights with her youngest sister. I'm glad I was right, because her sarcastic and cynical attitude was a fun change, as well the addressing of her own trauma was done in a very respectful way.
The gratuitous sex scenes were not what I was here for, but the slowly blossoming friendship between them was. When Nesta finally allowed herself to release her trauma she held in, and Cas just held her, I nearly cried.
I also adored the friendship between the Valkyries, they are so damn precious and I hope future installments feature them. Especially with the way both Gwyn and Emerie seem to have either caught the eye of the inner circle, or have been the one who's attention has been grabbed (I see you Emerie).
Don't even get me started on baby Nyx and the Bat Boys™️ crew, I can't wait to see him interact with his family, and see the future they are trying to secure for him.
I did find the ending lacking something, almost as though Nesta's tale felt incomplete. Her sacrifice of power to save Feyre and Nyx (and spare herself a similar fate with birthing a winged babe) was heartwarming, but I felt Nesta deserved a little more. I hope she get a chance to get that in future installements.
I think it's hard to address such a sensitive topic, but as someone who also experiences PTSD, I felt for Nesta. She didn't want to be a burden, but at the same time she was causing her own destruction.
The book places a heavy emphasis on platonic, romantic and familial love. Sorrow and grief cannot truly be cured or contained, but rather they can be tended to and lessened by those you surround yourself with.
It was a lovely read, and I will very much miss Nesta's snark and quick wit that the Archeron sisters all share.
Graphic: Death, Drug abuse, Drug use, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Grief, Murder, and Pregnancy
Moderate: Child abuse, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Sexism, Grief, Fire/Fire injury, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Child death, Torture, Kidnapping, and War
ka_ke'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? Yes
4.75
Graphic: Body horror, Child abuse, Cursing, Death, Mental illness, Miscarriage, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Sexual content, Violence, Blood, Grief, Religious bigotry, Death of parent, Murder, Pregnancy, Fire/Fire injury, Gaslighting, Alcohol, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism
Moderate: Infertility, Rape, Sexual assault, Medical content, and Medical trauma
Minor: Alcoholism, Torture, Vomit, and War
trashhuman'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
Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Child abuse, Cursing, Death, Emotional abuse, Gore, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Violence, Death of parent, Murder, and War
lea_talisa's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Death, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Violence, Grief, and Murder
Moderate: Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Mental illness, Sexism, Suicidal thoughts, Death of parent, and Pregnancy
Minor: Alcoholism, Miscarriage, and Torture
lisa_m's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
This book definitely did not disappoint. I loved so many parts of it and I even grew to like Nesta. I guess it's important to add that I did not like her at all! Even during the first 200 pages I thought she was just incredibly annoying and frustrating. But I loved her growth!
My favourite part about the book was Nestas friendship with Emerie and Gwyn. I love strong female friendships in books and this one was just phenomenal!
Also I was worried that this book might be a but too smutty for me but it really wasn't. I mean don't get me wrong there is a lot if smut and it's quite excessive. I would still have liked the book better with less smut but at least it didn't make me uncomfortable. It was woven into the story in a way that made sense and it didn't hinder my enjoyment of the story.
One thing that bothered me a bit was the POV though. We only got to see through Nesta and Cassians POV and I'm just too attached to the rest of the Night Court (especially Feysand). I wish we got to see some things from their perspective as well.
Edit: I can't stop thinking about this book. The story was more important to me than I even realised while initially reading it. I definitely want to reread this book and it is one of my all time favourites. It is difficult because the beginning is really slow and 3-4 stars but the majority of the book is really great so I'm gonna change the rating to 5 stars for now. Maybe if I reread it I might change it again.
Graphic: Alcoholism, Body horror, Emotional abuse, Gore, Mental illness, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Violence, Blood, Grief, Murder, Pregnancy, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Bullying, Child abuse, Death, and Kidnapping
Minor: Torture and Death of parent
erikawynn's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
Graphic: Confinement, Violence, and Death of parent
Moderate: Child abuse, Death, Rape, Sexism, Sexual violence, and Death of parent
Minor: Animal death and Eating disorder