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Big upgrade from the first book. Spice level increased by a good 40%. Enjoyed watching feyre’s progress and how she flourishes. It was nice to be able to relate to her mental health problems but watching her find herself again and find what life had to offer really just inspires hope in me. I’m excited for the next book albeit I don’t believe any other book in the series will live up to the expectations of this book.

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3.5

I enjoyed listening to the first and second book via audiobook. I think the narrator did a good job. Though like every time with audiobooks and with a single narrator, It isn't always clear who talkes or within a chapter if we're still in the same paragraph/timeline or even location. Sometimes I felt not having a map or the names of characters or things in this fantasy world were a little disadvantageous but I could easily search for it online. So all in all I can recommend the audiobook.

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I like S.J.M.'s descriptions of cities, landscapes and clothes
I think the basis/premise of the world is very interesting
I enjoy fantasy stories where the MCs train and get to know their powers like in this story and I enjoy the fight scenes
I do like that the focus is on different relationships (friendships and romantic – found family)
I am invested enough to be curious how the story continues/I want to finish the series
I liked that they flirted via letters/texts (kinda made it feel a little 21st century)

Not a fan of her endings until now
Though I liked the descriptions it is a long ass book.
maybe I'm not getting it but sometimes I don't believe the threads of some plots come together so that they "make sense" to me. Sometimes I got confused by the world building or the magic system rules or the change in behavior or descriptions of creatures.
-> Either I don't get it but mostly I feel like I notice how she introduces/ changes certain characters, plot points to get the story where she wants to. But I don't feel like it's quite built in nicely/naturally which takes me out of the story.
- Why do girls already mature with 14 like humans even though they're faey?
  How they age and their development stages are confusing
especially the end and the cauldron and book story seems so weird and inconsistent...
... also that the solution seems to be her giving herself up to Tamlin again? I don't get it tbh (for the advancement of the plot and character yes but again, felt the execution lacked)
the trials with the weaver, bone carver, orbe... don't seem very necessary, also the reasons behind why they encountered them are more than a little weak /not natural, except to further the romance/character development get the story where she wants
Very cringe at times, mostly concerning the romance plot(s)/wording (but I have that with pretty much any romance)
Sometimes they say: "that's his/her story to tell..." other times people go in depths about trauma's others have endured...
Less spice than advertised
very fast character development/pivots:
Don't think the whole "Tamlin turning bad"-storyline is convincing enough for me and he seems dafter, also ....not necessary. I can imagine maybe the author wanted to create a situation where the readers may reflect in the sense of: "everybody could end up in a abusive relationship", "people can change", "people aren't what they seem"... I can appreciate that.... Or maybe it's just so we automatically "ship" the new couple. but I believe it could be told more convincingly.
Feyre herself...

Spice/smut 🔥2.3/5

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

5.0

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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

Tamlin and the King of Hybern need to die

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

4.75

I absolutely loved this book.

Feyre was so fierce and real -- I loved that she had to deal with her rebirth, trauma, and balance between her mortal heart and immortal body. She stayed true to herself, as a survivor, a fighter.

Rhysand and the Night Court was amazing. I love everything about their history and set up and relationships. I didn't feel attached to much of anyone in the Spring Court the way I felt protective of the Night Court. (Except Lucien, who is the best.)

I'm honestly surprised how much happened in this book. There were a lot of quests for items, treaties, deals, and training. It felt like every 20 pages was a new step, a new quest. It could have been a bit overwhelming, but it flowed and made sense and the characters had room to breathe.

I didn't like Tamlin before, and now I can't stand him. I thought Rhys was clever and cunning, but now he's so much more; he's everything. I'm obsessed with Mor and Azriel, with Nesta and Elain as fey now, with mating bonds and how that might swing things.

I'm completely addicted.

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