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A Court of Silver Flames (Part 1 & 2) [Dramatized Adaptation] by Sarah J. Maas
261 reviews
ashlyncherie's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Graphic: Death, Mental illness, Sexual content, and Grief
Moderate: Misogyny, Panic attacks/disorders, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Violence, and Sexual harassment
Minor: Suicidal thoughts, Torture, Vomit, Death of parent, and Pregnancy
ktmcd26'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
4.25
I have read all the published works by the author at this point and was able to see and make connections this time that I missed the first time.
I had a skewed memory of how Cassian acted in this book, so I was pleasantly surprised to find that he acted better than I remember. There are still some things that I am incredibly angry at him for, but I don’t completely dislike him as a romantic lead anymore.
I think this series severely needed this change in POV as it helped form more holistic views of the different characters.
The one thing that suffered greatly from the re-read was the lack of development in the magic, fantasy and political elements. The magical artifacts are not well explained and the back stories are all poor rip-offs of classic literature. That being said I was able to fill in the gaps (and correct parts of the ending that I didn’t like/ didn’t think made any sense).
The story of self-loathing and friendship was as good as I remembered and a critical part of what makes this book excellent.
Graphic: Alcoholism, Death, Mental illness, Misogyny, Racism, Rape, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Blood, Kidnapping, Medical trauma, War, and Injury/Injury detail
inaylalinyah'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? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Alcoholism, Sexual content, Violence, and Grief
Moderate: Mental illness, Misogyny, Rape, Suicidal thoughts, Pregnancy, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Kidnapping and Death of parent
meredith_williams_'s review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Nesta has always been, and will always be, the best character in this entire series. The first go around I did not understand why there was so much extra lore and seemingly random side plots. I felt they distracted from Nesta’s emotional journey (which is impeccably written!) and the plot seemed too disjointed. It turns out all of the side quests in this book were actually so necessary for the next steps in the series and I just wasn’t paying attention because I was too distracted by the next time Cassian would be on the page.
I maintain that the end of this book is absolutely chaotic and the Edward-and-Bella-fication of Rhys and Feyre is criminal, but not enough to warrant a mid-level rating. Again, sorry, Sarah! I recognize Silver Flames for the top tier book that it is.
Graphic: Sexual assault, Sexual content, Violence, Grief, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Misogyny, Suicidal thoughts, Pregnancy, and Alcohol
Minor: Vomit
kittykels's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Graphic: Mental illness and Sexual content
Moderate: Violence and Grief
Minor: Misogyny, Sexual assault, and Sexual harassment
bubblegumbruno'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
3.75
I didn’t like nesta at the beginning. And I mean, she wasn’t written at the beginning to be likeable, but that’s not really what I mean. I felt like the portrayal of her ptsd was, as someone with ptsd, at times jarringly unrelatable. There were lines and moments that were so real and written in a way that felt well informed to what it’s like to have ptsd, and lines and moments that snapped me out of that so entirely. The extent to which she was purposelessly cruel to the people around her just bc she hated herself and what happened to her just did not feel well done or like a fair or intelligent representation at all.
But her journey of healing and her inner monologue were really fantastic to read anyway. The friendships she formed with emerie and gwyn, watching their healing and their stories and watching all of them train to be valkyries. All of the chapters and scenes with emerie, gwyn, nesta, the house, and the Valkyrie training would have been enough to boost this book up to 4 stars………
But the sex and the horniness was written so uncomfortably and raunchy and cringe that I literally cannot bear to put this at 4 stars. I legitimately skipped the sex scenes. They stretched on and on and on and read like actual just straight up pages of porn from a fanfiction website. Im not prude, it was all just so painfully cringe that I was literally crinkling my nose before I gave up entirely on trying to read through the sex scenes. Thumbs down. Stop that, SJM. I felt violated everytime I had to glance over the words “his seed”. Yuck!!!!!!! That was so uncomfy.
Nesta, Gwyn, Emerie, the House, the rest of the priestesses/valkyries are pretty much the sole reason this book got a 3.75 rating from me. Love the girlies thank you for carrying this book on your shoulders
Oh also a warning that there is a lot of talk of sexual assault/violence, rape, a loss of control and agency and autonomy in this book. Most of it is simply talked about, so i found it in that sense tastefully and well done. BUT. There was one scene/chapter that was a bit more of a graphic portrayal of sexual violence than we got in the rest of the book. So if that bothers you, just be wary of the chapters in the bog of oorid. The chapter with the kelpie was difficult to read.
Graphic: Alcoholism, Sexual content, Grief, Death of parent, and Alcohol
Moderate: Addiction, Misogyny, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, and Suicidal thoughts
Minor: Eating disorder and Rape
kurohaneshizumi'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
5.0
Graphic: Alcoholism, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual content, Violence, Grief, Death of parent, and Murder
Moderate: Body horror, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Misogyny, Sexual assault, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Rape
hellotheremaryrose'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
Nesta is incredible!!! Her challenges with mental health felt so incredibly real.
Moderate: Alcoholism, Mental illness, Misogyny, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Violence, Grief, and War
uninvestedreader'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
3.75
Graphic: Death, Sexual content, and Death of parent
Moderate: Misogyny, Rape, and War
livvmarks'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? Yes
5.0
Moderate: Ableism, Addiction, Alcoholism, Body horror, Bullying, Child abuse, Child death, Cursing, Death, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Drug use, Eating disorder, Emotional abuse, Genocide, Gore, Incest, Mental illness, Miscarriage, Misogyny, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Rape, Self harm, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Slavery, Suicidal thoughts, Torture, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Excrement, Vomit, Medical content, Kidnapping, Grief, Death of parent, Murder, Pregnancy, Fire/Fire injury, Gaslighting, Alcohol, Sexual harassment, War, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism