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This book. I have no words to describe it. No words to tell you about my reading experience. This book broke my heart into a million pieces and put it all back together. The journey these characters go through, especially Nesta undid me in ways I never thought possible. And then made me whole again.

Maas often said that Nesta's mental health journey was never based on hers, but that in some scenes she wrote she needed to do it for herself. And I think I needed to read them. I cannot tell you how much I've loved Nesta from the beginning. From book one. I was never able to explain why or how but she has been my favorite since then. Reading this book I realized how much of myself I saw in Nesta and how I related to her. A lot of her struggles and heartbreak resonated with me and it helped me heal too.

This is now one of my favorite books of all time <3

(re-read)
I must confess that upon re-reading this book… I'm a little disappointed. I loved it so much, don't get me wrong, as much as I loved it the first time, but this time around I did manage to go into it with a more critical/objective eye and I feel like it was a bit lacking… a lot of unexplored potential.
Nesta is still my favorite character ever… she is so strong and resillient and amazing! the journey she goes through is so powerful and emotional and I related so much to her and what she goes through… very relatable and heart wrenching. I still believe she is another version of me. what she goes through and the things she thinks and how she reacts to the world… I truly felt seen.
what surprised me the most though was my feelings towards Nesta and Cassian's relationship… I love them, they are, without a doubt, my OTP and THE OTP, however, I do feel like it wasn't explored wel… what I mean is that I feel like the romance was very based on their physical chemistry and the inevitability of their end… if you know what I mean. I just wish we could've seen more of their emotional connection on page.
the plot itself felt a little… too simple and convenient. for the level SJM has acostumed us to I don't think the plot was built up in the way it should've. I realize that I might be swallowing my words in the future because sometimes things only become clear in the long run but… I have my doubts. I'm just a little disappointed that we didn't get a more intricate plot, but I'm very excited with the way things were set and what it might mean for the future!
also, this time around, I loved the friendship even more! Emorie and Gwyn were a turning point for Nesta and they helped her so much <3 they truly showed how important friends are and how forgiving and amazing they are.
the mental health representation in this one is so, so good… highly recommend it.

clairechum's review against another edition

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5.0

I can't believe I finished the series (well, as far as it currently goes!) I will be waiting desperately until SJM writes another because these books completely live up to their hype.

Silver Flames was no exception to this hype. I know some people do not like it nearly as much as the other books, but it is now one of my favorites, only falling behind ACOMAF. How could you not love a book centered on Cassian and Nesta? Okay, I know how: if you are a Nesta hater. That being said, if you are a Nesta hater, then move on along because she is just another disgruntled character in need of people to show her how much she is truly valued and I love her!

Maybe stop reading here if you don't want spoilers!!!!!!

First, how could you not love the relationship between Cassian and Nesta??? It was the perfect amount of slow burn because of her stubbornness into a nice little FWB trope and finally into the true love that we were all waiting for her to discover. Also, holy smut lollll. Second, I really liked that she developed her own found family because no matter how badly she treated her family, they also were not perfect to her (don't even get me started on how annoying Rhys and Feyre were in this book - which quite literally pains me to say) and she deserved to find the people right for her. I loved the 'quest' that Nesta had to go on in this story and watching her character development. I particularly liked that it was not just another war book but rather one centered on her development in the Night Court. It was kind of repetitive with her training the entire book, yet I never got bored, and I really liked the last 100 pages being centered around the Blood Rite.

The only thing that made me kind of upset about this book is that Nesta didn't win the Blood Rite. I KNOW that the whole point was that she was choosing to save those she loved rather than win and that she didn't need to prove to anyone that she could win, but I still think after all she went through, she DESERVED that win. That was the only thing I wish had gone differently, though, so I digress. I am patiently awaiting the Eris redemption arc that we all know is coming and for Azriel to finally get to be with someone he loves because that boy deserves it.

I love you ACOTAR!!! Please be back soon!!!!

katieryan723's review against another edition

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adventurous mysterious medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character

4.75

katahuna's review against another edition

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adventurous dark mysterious fast-paced

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

4.0

the_ant_man_band's review against another edition

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slow-paced

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

4.0

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onekishtwokish's review against another edition

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adventurous hopeful reflective fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes

5.0

2sxber's review against another edition

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adventurous challenging dark emotional hopeful inspiring mysterious reflective sad tense medium-paced

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

5.0

This book has my whole entire heart. As someone who’s endured the struggles and triumphs of depression, anxiety and PTSD for over 10 years now, this book shot me back in time and reminded me how entirely strong I am for enduring. The character development, the inspirational moments and conversations between oneself, friends, family, and lover were all so well done. I will forever have a special place in my heart for this book, and for Nesta Archeron. <3

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