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

207 reviews

smnthstrrlwd's review against another edition

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

It's been over two weeks since I finished "A Court of Silver Flames" and I still have no words to describe how absolutely incredible this installment of the ACOTAR series is. But, I am going to try. 

For a story that has been mainly told through Feyre's POV, it was refreshing and exciting to get to experience the world of Prythian through the eyes of the mysterious, angry, and brooding Nesta, as well as the charming, determined, and dedicated Cassian. And, for a character who was described as so cold-hearted and cruel by her sister, Nesta's struggles and triumphs really struck a chord with me on a personal level that left me enjoying "Silver Flames" as much, if not more, than the other books in the series. 

Maas' ability to write believable strong female friendships is one of her biggest talents and, while we've been given a glimpse into Feyre and Morrigan's growing camaraderie, the development of the bond between Nesta, Gwyn, and Emerie was so fun to read. Of course, the painfully slow development of Nesta's relationship with Cassian was delicious, as well! SJM continues to impress me with her ability to write erotic scenes that are so vivid and exciting without feeling pornographic.

I appreciated the pivot from a first-person POV to multiple POVs that started in "A Court of Frost and Starlight" and transitioned to third-person POVs throughout "A Court of Silver Flames". While I love Feyre, all of the characters now have fond places in my heart so, I am really grateful that I am now getting to experience Prythian, the trials and tribulations of the High Fae, as well as the more joyful moments, through the eyes of more characters. 

On the same subject, I have to tip my hat to Sarah J. Maas for her incredible transition of POVs. The technique of using "Frost and Starlight" and its focus on one night to make that subtle shift in her writing style was completely genius. And, as someone who did not read the ACOTAR series as it came out, but has waited while other authors take their time publishing the next installment in various series, I can only imagine how delightful it was to pick up "Frost and Starlight" for the first time, get this intimate check-in on where all of the characters are after the war, and then carry that new writing approach into "Silver Flames" by giving us alternating POVs from Cassian and Nesta. 

I'm very excited for the next installment and hope that we continue to get to experience the story from other characters' POVs. (Azriel, Elain, Lucien, Morrigan, and dare I say, Tamlin?)

TLDR; 5/5, this book SLAPPED, I love Nesta no matter what anyone else says, and I need the next installment to come out ASAP. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Sexual content, Panic attacks/disorders, Injury/Injury detail, Alcoholism, Grief, Pregnancy, and Violence

calpal90's review against another edition

emotional tense medium-paced

• 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

4.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Physical abuse, Child abuse, Rape, and Pregnancy

Moderate: Death of parent, Child death, Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, Incest, Miscarriage, Blood, Alcoholism, Medical trauma, Forced institutionalization, Panic attacks/disorders, Emotional abuse, Violence, Self harm, Death, War, Injury/Injury detail, Grief, and Alcohol

thepeculiarlibrary's review against another edition

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

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

4.75

tandem read

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Mental illness, Death, Suicidal thoughts, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual content, Self harm, Alcoholism, Grief, Murder, Blood, Pregnancy, Sexual assault, Sexual harassment, and Gaslighting

evawithane's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional funny hopeful inspiring reflective sad tense 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

4.5

Starts out slow. I personally wasn't a fan of the main character until about halfway through the book due to the way she was portrayed in the earlier books - and by the end I found myself relating so much to her and rooting for her.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content

Moderate: Panic attacks/disorders, Confinement, Death of parent, Grief, Injury/Injury detail, Suicidal thoughts, Rape, Violence, Sexual content, Sexual assault, Blood, Alcoholism, Medical trauma, Physical abuse, Pregnancy, and War

shansbookjournal's review against another edition

adventurous fast-paced

• 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

4.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content, Alcohol, Death of parent, Death, Alcoholism, and Mental illness

Moderate: Sexism, Pregnancy, Violence, Panic attacks/disorders, Rape, and War

Minor: Confinement, Gore, Suicidal thoughts, Abandonment, Medical trauma, Injury/Injury detail, Murder, Eating disorder, and Cursing

livvmarks's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional hopeful inspiring lighthearted mysterious reflective relaxing 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

The most beautiful perfect book ever- made me feel so seen in the mental health aspect as well. Can’t wait for the next one in the series<3

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Genocide, Gore, Murder, Physical abuse, Pregnancy, Alcoholism, Death, Drug use, Excrement, Self harm, Panic attacks/disorders, Mental illness, Sexual harassment, Toxic relationship, Blood, Body horror, Sexual assault, Child abuse, Ableism, Addiction, Rape, Emotional abuse, Drug abuse, Alcohol, Bullying, Child death, Classism, Cursing, Domestic abuse, Death of parent, War, Eating disorder, Fire/Fire injury, Gaslighting, Grief, Incest, Injury/Injury detail, Kidnapping, Miscarriage, Medical content, Misogyny, Sexism, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Violence, Slavery, Torture, and Vomit

eyeleash's review against another edition

dark emotional slow-paced

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

2.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content, Panic attacks/disorders, and Mental illness

Moderate: Pregnancy, Death, Panic attacks/disorders, Alcohol, Rape, and Violence

Minor: Child death, Suicidal thoughts, and Alcoholism

bellabebold's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional 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

4.75

Smut and angst - never did I think I would have such empathy for Nesta - its a nice break from the usual couple of focus.  Twists are somewhat predictable but overall, definitely cried at the last couple chapters

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death of parent, Panic attacks/disorders, Child abuse, Death, Murder, Domestic abuse, and Rape

taylorwitte's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional hopeful reflective sad tense medium-paced

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

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Murder, Panic attacks/disorders, Pregnancy, Rape, Sexual assault, Physical abuse, Sexism, Sexual harassment, Suicidal thoughts, Violence, Misogyny, Sexual content, and Sexual violence

Minor: Death of parent

mariemart101's review against another edition

emotional inspiring reflective medium-paced

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

5.0

This is my favorite book of the a court of thorns and roses series. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Violence, Panic attacks/disorders, Grief, Death of parent, Death, Alcoholism, Alcohol, Sexual content, Injury/Injury detail, Forced institutionalization, Blood, and Addiction

Moderate: Suicidal thoughts and Sexual harassment