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A Court of Frost and Starlight by Sarah J. Maas

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gabiboyle's review against another edition

slow-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? No

2.0

The pov changes were uncomfortable and inconsistent, and I was kind of bored most of the time. Some cute moments though, especially if you’re emotionally attached to the characters by now!

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readbyella_'s review against another edition

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emotional lighthearted relaxing medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? No
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.25

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speckledstars's review against another edition

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funny lighthearted slow-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

This book is good, but not very memorable. It’s like a Christmas special. There is some important information, so I wouldn’t skip it. But not much happens in terms of plot. Some lighthearted moments and overall an easy read.

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bzliz's review against another edition

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hopeful lighthearted slow-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? No
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? No

2.25

If you’re not a Sarah J Maas completionist then you can absolutely skip this one and miss nothing at all. It feels more like a fanfiction of “what happens after the war” than an official part of the series. It mostly sets up some of the plot points for the next book which in my opinion isn’t necessary.

The characters are also being set up for the next book. Feyre lost a lot of her sparkle and is well on her way to becoming set dressing. The only characters who have some kind of conflict going on (or even real flaws) are Nesta and Cassian, which really tracks if you’ve read the next book. It also accomplishes something I didn’t think would be possible for me: it made me feel a little bad for Tamlin. Somebody needs to get this guy a therapist.

You’ll enjoy this more if you like cozy books rather than intricate plots.

Content warnings:
Sexual content (on page): duh.
War/grief: discussions of the aftermath of war, characters dealing with loss

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cde10's review against another edition

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hopeful lighthearted fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? No
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.5

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kay_w's review against another edition

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emotional hopeful inspiring lighthearted medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.25

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yilliun's review against another edition

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adventurous lighthearted medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? No
Loveable characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

It’s a nice lighthearted break from the main series without avoiding some of the heavier topics about the war. I liked how it serves as a bridge between Feyre’s story and Nesta’s. You could very easily skip it, but I think it offers us a chance to enter Nesta and Cassian’s world more gradually.

Overall, it’s very Hallmark Christmas movie and I’m not mad about it.

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