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A Court of Silver Flames (Graphic Audio Part 1 & 2) by Sarah J. Maas

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daniofthewood's review against another edition

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adventurous emotional sad medium-paced
  • 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

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janeywaneyb's review against another edition

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adventurous challenging dark emotional inspiring reflective sad medium-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

5.0

I want to give this book more than 5 stars, honestly the best book in the ACOTAR series. For a character I started off disliking to even loathing slightly, I am in love with Nesta. Nesta's journey to redemption is heart wrenching and you are with her every step of the way. Maas has shared a very personal journey here one that every reader can relate to, when your mind gets too loud and the thoughts stop you from living but you are shown a journey out, not just Nesta's but her friends Emerie and Gwyn. I cried, I laughed, I reeled amd then I cried some more, this book is beautifully brilliant that I couldn't put it down. 
My other confession...Cassian I would choose him too and those ever so very very spicy scenes... *bites lip* Team Cassian Forever!
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nicole3654's review against another edition

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adventurous challenging dark emotional hopeful reflective sad tense medium-paced
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  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

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calcified_boner's review against another edition

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emotional hopeful mysterious reflective sad medium-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

1.5

I found myself liking Nesta less and less as the book went on. In previous books she had something to her, but now it seems she's gone the same way as literally every other SJM protagonist. She is almost indistinguishable from the horde; another sassy, unlikable-but-not-really, uniquely special and overpowered, faux feminist girlboss who is ultimately beholden to a man. 

And the Feyre pregnancy plot was ultimately not enjoyable and plain stupid. (C-sections are a common procedure, are you telling me a society with very advanced magical medicine can't figure out how to chop someone open??) I fail to see how Rhysand is better than Tamlin in any capacity, being that he would have just had her be unaware of the risks of her pregnancy. 

Honestly this whole book just felt confused, under baked and unnecessary. 

And a personal aside, I just don't particularly enjoy pregnancy plot lines. Abort that thang. 
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abbylouisef's review against another edition

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adventurous dark emotional sad tense 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

4.75

hot sex and female friendships
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hannalizzy's review against another edition

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challenging dark emotional hopeful inspiring mysterious reflective sad tense slow-paced
  • 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

5.0

I laughed, I cried, I got turned on. What more can you ask for? Nesta is a nasty bitch with a heart of gold and I love her and relate to her and am so so proud of her. I cannot wait until the next one. 
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bellascheider's review against another edition

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adventurous dark emotional 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

4.75

I was not looking forward to reading this book after learning it was told from Nesta’s POV, but it was so much better than I expected.

While the pace of the book is mild, I enjoyed every scene. I enjoyed the constant switch in POV from Nesta to Cassian, and the joining of Nesta’s story with the Inner Court’s problems. 

Nesta is such a relatable character for me and others who have suffered. This book follows her journey to work past her unhealthy coping skills—including alcoholism, hyper sexuality, and impulse spending—and gives insight to the struggle it takes to get to a better place. It might be set in a fantasy realm, but the story couldn’t be more human. 

Nesta may be a dislikable character for many, but the person she becomes is an honorable one. She is as close to a powerful, independent female protagonist as you’ll get. On par with Aelin from Throne of Glass. 
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laramarshall's review against another edition

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adventurous dark emotional hopeful mysterious tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

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taliatalksbooks's review against another edition

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challenging dark emotional funny hopeful inspiring mysterious reflective tense fast-paced
  • 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

A Court of Silver Flames by Sarah J. Maas was fantastic! I’ve loved this whole series so much, and I really think this book is one of my favorites of all time, along with ACOMAF. I’m so sad it took me such a long time to start this series, but it’s been a really long time since I’ve absolutely devoured multiple 600+ page books in just a few sittings. I really love how easily the narration transitioned from Feyre to Nesta, and I loved the journey Nesta takes throughout ACOSF. I love that we learn more about Cassian, but still get to see many of our other favorite characters, even if it’s a little less than when Feyre narrated. I LOVE the other characters we meet in this book, namely Geyn and Emerie, and their relationships with each other throughout the book. These characters are so wonderful and robust. They certainly feel real, and I can 100% say that my love is DEFINITELY real. I just love them and this story in so many different ways, from the pacing to the interactions, it’s pretty much perfect if you are a lover of romantasy in every sense. There’s definitely a reason this series is a fan favorite, and if you haven’t read it yet, definitely pick it up and join the rest of us waiting anxiously for the next installment.
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adventurous emotional mysterious tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

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