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A Court of Silver Flames by Sarah J. Maas

130 reviews

jaeden_dance's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional hopeful inspiring mysterious 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

I love this book.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Gore, Kidnapping, Grief, Cursing, Blood, Violence, Sexual content, Injury/Injury detail, Sexual harassment, Rape, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Mental illness, Emotional abuse, Death, War, Suicidal thoughts, Sexual violence, Abandonment, Pregnancy, and Murder

aimnorth's review against another edition

emotional tense fast-paced

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

4.0

This book felt like it was rushed and had some lazy tropes brought in to play in the end to wrap up lose ends, but the main focus being Nesta was actually really interesting and dynamic. Anyone who has struggled with self hatred will relate to this book almost immediately. Her growth is actually probably the most impressive character growth in the ACoTaR series. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcoholism

Moderate: Sexual assault, Child abuse, Sexual violence, Physical abuse, and Domestic abuse

Minor: Sexual harassment

This book deals on healing from trauma so sexual abuse and physical abuse is described but not shown on page.

bree_h_reads's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional slow-paced

• 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

2.5

Honestly, this was the best book in the entire series. Despite the weak ending I felt this was the strongest and best written book out of all 4.5 ACOTAR books. I really hope the shifting POVs continue with these books, as I think it really helps the plot stand up and justify how ridiculously long these books are.

As always the narrator was amazing, but I think this is her best performance. There was just so much more emotion put into the dialogue AND narration. It really sold me on the story and feelings. Which was important as this book is VERY focused on emotions and how they impact the characters. The exploration of trauma and healthy vs unhealthy coping mechanisms was written better than I anticipated. I also really appreciated the friendship Nesta developed with other women in the book and how that aided her recovery. It’s something that was sorely missing from Feyre’s story.

The relationship dynamics in this book were pretty hit-or-miss for me. I thought Azriel and Nesta had the best written dynamic. I really enjoyed the few interactions they had. And the change of Elaine and Nesta’s dynamic as a reaction to their trauma was also interesting. It didn’t feel out of place. It also allowed for more expansion on Elaine’s character, which I really liked. Aside from that, Cassin and Nesta’s dynamic was fine. I didn’t find it anything special, but I enjoyed the way they played off each other. The rest of the dynamics were pretty lacking, and actually made me dislike the Inner Circle. While Nesta wasn’t the kindest, it was clearly a response to being abandoned by the others. My dislike was further driven by their upset at Nesta being traumatised. Where they were gentle and patient with Feyre, they were short tempered and cruel to Nesta. Again, Nesta wasn’t perfect, but it was because the people that were treating her poorly had abandoned her when she needed community. The worst dynamic was Nesta and Rhysand. While it was pretty strong when they hated each other, their reconciliation at the end was horribly rushed. Especially considering Rhysand’s HORRIBLE actions in the book.

On that note, wow. Mister Your Choice shows his colours by taking away Feyre’s choices. Shocker. I am blown away. Truly. Shocked. It’s not like he’s been doing this, but more subtle the entire series. Honestly, if anyone is still swoony over Rhysand after he WITHHELD MEDICAL INFORMATION from his wife about how she MIGHT DIE is a new low. It’s disgusting behaviour and the fact the book brushed it off and shamed Nesta for telling Feyre the truth is INSANE.

My only other gripes are the spice and end, which just felt very rushed. Along with the wedding, their mating ritual happening so abruptly really threw me. The spice was hilarious, but not on purpose. I really don’t like the way SJM writes spice, so I mostly zoned out during those scenes.

Overall it was a just okay book. Nothing special, but better than the others. I presume due to less Rhysand content.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Domestic abuse, Murder, Cursing, Sexual content, Sexual harassment, Sexual violence, Violence, Panic attacks/disorders, Self harm, Confinement, Toxic relationship, Sexual assault, Alcoholism, Blood, Sexism, Abandonment, Injury/Injury detail, Alcohol, Death, Grief, Mental illness, and Misogyny

Moderate: Miscarriage, Stalking, Physical abuse, Pregnancy, Body horror, Suicidal thoughts, Torture, Emotional abuse, Kidnapping, Rape, and Child abuse

neliadiedenise's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional hopeful inspiring sad tense 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

Graphic: Gore, Pregnancy, Rape, Sexual harassment, Toxic relationship, War, Alcohol, Blood, Classism, Confinement, Emotional abuse, Sexual assault, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexism, Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, Murder, Violence, Abandonment, Cursing, Injury/Injury detail, Kidnapping, Alcoholism, Death of parent, Grief, and Vomit

cristina_reading24's review against another edition

dark emotional sad medium-paced

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

3.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content, Death of parent, War, Injury/Injury detail, Murder, Death, Pregnancy, Violence, Gore, Cursing, Blood, and Domestic abuse

Moderate: Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Sexual harassment, and Rape

epointer44's review against another edition

emotional inspiring reflective 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

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content, Murder, Violence, Injury/Injury detail, Grief, Blood, and Gore

Moderate: Sexual harassment, Addiction, Miscarriage, Pregnancy, Rape, Sexual violence, Alcoholism, and Sexual assault

hannalizzy's review against another edition

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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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death of parent, Addiction, Rape, Sexual violence, Injury/Injury detail, Medical trauma, Medical content, Murder, Panic attacks/disorders, Alcoholism, Toxic relationship, Suicidal thoughts, Death, Sexual harassment, Forced institutionalization, Sexism, Sexual content, War, and Mental illness

indigo_fox's review

dark emotional mysterious sad 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

Out of all the books in this series this one had the most sexual content. I expected some going into this book but not this much. Not that I'm complaining. This book was very spicy.  

This book was a wild ride. I could not stand Nesta at the start of this book, I HATED her guts. She got under my skin and it almost felt like torture to read through the parts in her POV. I stuck with it though, mainly because

I wanted wanted to know more about Rhys and Feyre's baby,

and I actually started to care about Nesta.

There were some interesting parts beyond all the sex scenes. I liked getting to see the bonds Nesta made and follow those storylines but the book was mainly sex. Again, not complaining. 

The book was a great read, I devoured it in the span of 7 days. I really hope there are more, I'm not ready to let go of this world. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content

Moderate: Sexual harassment, Sexism, Sexual assault, and Violence

Minor: Death, Death of parent, and Child death

eblankenship23's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted mysterious reflective sad tense 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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Sexism, Death, Physical abuse, Domestic abuse, Grief, Panic attacks/disorders, Death of parent, Medical trauma, Alcoholism, Violence, Body shaming, Sexual harassment, and War

Moderate: Panic attacks/disorders, Medical trauma, Sexual violence, Infidelity, Rape, Physical abuse, and Pregnancy

magsie's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional reflective 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

5⭐️ | 4.5🌶️ (5?)

Okay, first off, I’d just like to say that I loved Nesta even before reading this book. And now after, I’m undoubtedly the biggest SIMP for this woman now. 🧎🏻‍♀️She is an amazing character. 

Like I usually do with my reviews, I like to stew and ruminate on the book and my feelings after finishing them. And boy let me tell you what, I GOT THOUGHTS AND OPINIONS. 

Nesta’s character was always so interesting to me, especially only knowing of her from her sister Feyre’s perspective. Always considered mean, standoffish, and an overall bitch. BUT, there were only surface level reasonings behind the way that she was being presented; and boy did this book throw back those curtains to reveal everything. 

There were deep seating reasonings to why Nesta had built physical and mental shields to everyone and it wasn’t just to spite her family but to protect herself and protect others from herself. Her story is very much of personal growth, in all the ways that matter, whether it be physical or emotional. 

However, it’s also so much more than that. It’s confronting your darkness and shadows that you hide deep within yourself. It’s resurfacing trauma and acknowledging it enough to move forward and heal from it. It’s breaking yourself apart bit by bit so that you can rebuild yourself into the person that you’re proud of. And it’s also, realizing that everyday is a challenge but one worth facing. Healing and acceptance isn’t easy but surrounding yourself with the people that truly care about you and help in anyway they can, isn’t taking defeat but saying yes to hope. We might feel like we don’t deserve the grace and love of others; but we do. We all deserve that hope. 

With that being said, Nesta’s story was incredibly thought provoking and reached a part of myself that’s honestly still broken and healing. God, this book brought back so many memories from the past that really made me reevaluate myself. Which I do have to say, I frickin love that in a book. All be it a fantasy novel, the shit that characters can go through is as real as the ground we walk on. 

For these reasons and so many more, I had to give this book a 5/5 stars. SJM, really knows how to write a character, and the fact that this book was such a profound looking glass into what she was actually experiencing in her life just makes it so special. This story was gripping in more ways than one and I honestly have to say that it’s in my top two books of the series so far. The relationship between Nesta and Cassian is and was superior and it constantly lives in my head rent free. 

I could quite literally ramble on and on about how amazing this book and series are as a whole but I’ll end this review on a high note. 

I rated this book’s spice level at a 4.5 🌶️. HOWEVER, I do realize that this is seriously the spiciest of all the books thus far. (Even though Feyre and Rhys know how to GET IT ON). Nesta and Cassian’s slow burn romance that ended up blowing up into this inferno and carnal need was utter perfection. I’m hesitant to give it a 5/5 but I’m willing to do a re-read and circle back on that front at a later date. 

I’m moving on to ToG, continuing my journey into the Maasiverse. Then of course CC after that. I can’t wait to see how she will tie everything together and see just how interwoven these stories become. 

Until next time!! 🧡🩶🖤

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content

Moderate: Sexual content

Minor: Sexual assault and Sexual harassment