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A Court of Silver Flames (Graphic Audio Part 1 & 2) by Sarah J. Maas
428 reviews
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 donโt 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 didnโt like/ didnโt 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: Medical trauma, Injury/Injury detail, Death, War, Alcoholism, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Racism, Misogyny, Blood, Rape, Kidnapping, Sexual content, and Mental illness
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: Sexual content, Alcoholism, Violence, and Grief
Moderate: Rape, Pregnancy, Suicidal thoughts, Misogyny, Mental illness, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Kidnapping and Death of parent
bee12345's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Graphic: Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexism, Sexual violence, Grief, Violence, Suicidal thoughts, Mental illness, and Rape
Moderate: Alcoholism, Blood, Death of parent, Gore, Physical abuse, Pregnancy, Medical trauma, Murder, Panic attacks/disorders, and Injury/Injury detail
carolinecash's review against another edition
- 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
Graphic: Sexual assault, Miscarriage, Pregnancy, and Rape
Moderate: Physical abuse, Mental illness, Sexism, and Abandonment
Minor: Self harm, Child death, and Eating disorder
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
deb_1970_uk_bookrecs's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
A Court of Silver Flames: A Court of Thorns and Roses, Book 5
By: Sarah J. Maas
Audiobook ๐ง
Narrated by: Stina Nielsen
Length: 26 hrs and 5 mins
I've always liked Nesta, but she was tough to relate to at times in this book. The self-loathing and deep depression she works through throughout is painful. She constantantly pushes everyone away and says such hurtful, spitefilled things. Of course, she's punishing and hurting herself more than anyone else!๐ซ
Cassian is the most upstanding, kind, thoughtful, and caring man she could hope for as a friend! He continues to take her side against everyone. When he's tasked with training her, what eventually comes from it is truly remarkable!๐๐ผ
This is the steamiest book by far. I felt the narrator did a fantastic job with those scenes. I also felt overall that she coped well with the number of characters. However, I do believe this series, as a whole, would benefit from dual narration by a female and male narrator!
Debbie, 1970, UK
Graphic: Grief and Alcohol
Moderate: Mental illness
Minor: Rape, Sexual harassment, Blood, Injury/Injury detail, Medical content, Sexual assault, Suicidal thoughts, Death, Death of parent, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, and Pregnancy
maddinar's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Moderate: Mental illness, Alcoholism, and Pregnancy
Minor: Rape
hayley22ann'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: Mental illness
Moderate: Suicidal thoughts and Violence
jordan_dobbs'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
Oh my GOSH
Graphic: Death
Moderate: Mental illness
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: Sexual assault, Grief, War, Sexual content, Mental illness, Misogyny, Alcoholism, and Violence