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A Court of Silver Flames by Sarah J. Maas

17 reviews

sirkeili's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional funny mysterious tense medium-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

4.5

I enjoyed the change of authorial voice in the novel, as much as I adore Feyre, I felt her tale has concluded in a way that suits her, and it gives us a chance to interact with the extended circle in a more interesting way.

When we initially meet Nesta, she seemed to be shown as an antagonist in Feyre's eyes, and I felt there was more to her than her fights with her youngest sister. I'm glad I was right, because her sarcastic and cynical attitude was a fun change, as well the addressing of her own trauma was done in a very respectful way.

When reading the second book, I knew Cassian and Nesta were either "gonna fuck, become unwilling companions, or maybe be friends..." and I hit the nail on the head with each of those.  Watching them interact within the series was both frustrating at times, but being the first two throw themselves into the line of fire for the other left no doubt in my mind they were connected.

The gratuitous sex scenes were not what I was here for, but the slowly blossoming friendship between them was. When Nesta finally allowed herself to release her trauma she held in, and Cas just held her, I nearly cried.

I also adored the friendship between the Valkyries, they are so damn precious and I hope future installments feature them. Especially with the way both Gwyn and Emerie seem to have either caught the eye of the inner circle, or have been the one who's attention has been grabbed (I see you Emerie). 

Don't even get me started on baby Nyx and the Bat Boys™️ crew, I can't wait to see him interact with his family, and see the future they are trying to secure for him.

I did find the ending lacking something, almost as though Nesta's tale felt incomplete. Her sacrifice of power to save Feyre and Nyx (and spare herself a similar fate with birthing a winged babe) was heartwarming, but I felt Nesta deserved a little more.  I hope she get a chance to get that in future installements.

I think it's hard to address such a sensitive topic, but as someone who also experiences PTSD, I felt for Nesta. She didn't want to be a burden, but at the same time she was causing her own destruction. 

The book places a heavy emphasis on platonic, romantic and familial love. Sorrow and grief cannot truly be cured or contained, but rather they can be tended to and lessened by those you surround yourself with. 

It was a lovely read, and I will very much miss Nesta's snark and quick wit that the Archeron sisters all share. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual assault, Death, Sexual content, Drug abuse, Drug use, Grief, Murder, Pregnancy, and Rape

Moderate: Fire/Fire injury, Sexism, Child abuse, Grief, Injury/Injury detail, Misogyny, and Physical abuse

Minor: Kidnapping, Child death, Torture, and War

spok's review against another edition

adventurous reflective sad tense fast-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

3.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Mental illness, Self harm, and Sexual content

Moderate: Drug abuse, Emotional abuse, Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, and Sexual violence

jub's review

adventurous dark emotional inspiring sad tense slow-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

4.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Suicidal thoughts, Rape, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, War, Sexual violence, Mental illness, Grief, Eating disorder, Drug abuse, and Alcoholism

luckynikki's review

2.25

The spice was good, but I cannot get over the fact that

Rhys literally took away Feyre’s bodily autonomy and lied to her. And that when nesta tells her about the wings and what that truly means, it’s seen as the worst thing she has ever done when it was absolutely the right thing to do. </spoilers>
For a book that tries to have so many themes of girl boss, feminism, ect the better route would have been

for feyre to be informed of potentially dying and deciding to keep the baby with fully informed consent.Maybe this just strikes a particular nerve in me since I am a L&D nurse that has seen this play out with real people. A++ on the C-Section rep tho. 

The fact that in the end

all is forgiven without any consequences

is so hand wavey it bugs me

For all the book was hyped up to be, it is by far the worst book in the series.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Medical content, Medical trauma, Drug abuse, and Alcoholism

rouilpum's review

dark emotional funny hopeful inspiring mysterious relaxing 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

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Content Warnings

Minor: Mental illness, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Torture, Violence, Grief, Drug use, Drug abuse, Death, Child abuse, Blood, and Addiction

nyssbomb's review

dark emotional funny hopeful reflective sad slow-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

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Death of parent, Grief, Medical trauma, Mental illness, Misogyny, Murder, Sexual content, Violence, and Panic attacks/disorders

Moderate: Addiction, Alcoholism, Blood, Bullying, Child abuse, Confinement, Cursing, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Gore, Kidnapping, Medical content, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Slavery, Torture, Toxic relationship, and Suicidal thoughts

sandhill's review

adventurous challenging dark emotional funny inspiring tense 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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content, Sexual violence, Rape, Death, Death of parent, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, and Sexual assault