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chloelj27's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcohol
Moderate: Sexual content, Grief, Injury/Injury detail, and Abandonment
beckyyreadss's review against another edition
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I wanted to read this book as I've never read any of Sarah J. Maas’s work and I was interested to see what the hype was all about. I was kindly gifted this series and Throne of Glass, I've enjoyed the series so far and I loved A Court of Wings and Ruin - I know people say that A Court of Silver Flames is better, but this little book was so sweet and cute.
This book has multiple points of views including Feyre, Rhysand, Cassian and Morrigan. They are all really busy rebuilding the Night Court and the vastly altered world beyond, recovering from the war that changed everything. But the Winter Solstice is finally approaching and with it, the joy of a hard-earned reprieve. Yet even the festive atmosphere can’t keep the shadows of the past from looming. As Feyre navigates her first Winter Solstice as High Lady, her concern for those dearest to her deepens. They have more wounds than she anticipated-scares that will have a far-reaching impact on the future of their court.
This book does nothing to the plot, if you are looking for an extremely plotful storyline don’t look here. It was a little book with everyone getting used to living in the Winter Court. And shopping and the romance and tension brewing between the gang and the town that Rhys and Feyre look after. I liked seeing the additional chapters from Cassian and Mor and would have loved for more additional POVs from the other guys including Lucien settling in his new house. Nesta is clearly the main character in this book and would have loved for her to have some additional POVs and know how she was feeling.
You definitely know how they are all going to live happily ever after and if it wasn’t for the additional POV, it would be 3 stars.
This book has multiple points of views including Feyre, Rhysand, Cassian and Morrigan. They are all really busy rebuilding the Night Court and the vastly altered world beyond, recovering from the war that changed everything. But the Winter Solstice is finally approaching and with it, the joy of a hard-earned reprieve. Yet even the festive atmosphere can’t keep the shadows of the past from looming. As Feyre navigates her first Winter Solstice as High Lady, her concern for those dearest to her deepens. They have more wounds than she anticipated-scares that will have a far-reaching impact on the future of their court.
This book does nothing to the plot, if you are looking for an extremely plotful storyline don’t look here. It was a little book with everyone getting used to living in the Winter Court. And shopping and the romance and tension brewing between the gang and the town that Rhys and Feyre look after. I liked seeing the additional chapters from Cassian and Mor and would have loved for more additional POVs from the other guys including Lucien settling in his new house. Nesta is clearly the main character in this book and would have loved for her to have some additional POVs and know how she was feeling.
You definitely know how they are all going to live happily ever after and if it wasn’t for the additional POV, it would be 3 stars.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief and Sexual content
Minor: War
smkelly1997's review
emotional
hopeful
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
This book was far slower than the rest of ACOTAR series but it was still enjoyable. It seemed to provide a building of hope. As always, the writing was beautiful
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicidal thoughts, Grief, Death of parent, and Sexual content
sarah_speaks's review against another edition
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Grief
Minor: Death of parent, War, and Death
lizmarie612's review
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
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? No
4.75
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual content and Grief
bzliz's review against another edition
hopeful
lighthearted
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.25
If you’re not a Sarah J Maas completionist then you can absolutely skip this one and miss nothing at all. It feels more like a fanfiction of “what happens after the war” than an official part of the series. It mostly sets up some of the plot points for the next book which in my opinion isn’t necessary.
The characters are also being set up for the next book. Feyre lost a lot of her sparkle and is well on her way to becoming set dressing. The only characters who have some kind of conflict going on (or even real flaws) are Nesta and Cassian, which really tracks if you’ve read the next book. It also accomplishes something I didn’t think would be possible for me: it made me feel a little bad for Tamlin. Somebody needs to get this guy a therapist.
You’ll enjoy this more if you like cozy books rather than intricate plots.
Content warnings:
Sexual content (on page): duh.
War/grief: discussions of the aftermath of war, characters dealing with loss
The characters are also being set up for the next book. Feyre lost a lot of her sparkle and is well on her way to becoming set dressing. The only characters who have some kind of conflict going on (or even real flaws) are Nesta and Cassian, which really tracks if you’ve read the next book. It also accomplishes something I didn’t think would be possible for me: it made me feel a little bad for Tamlin. Somebody needs to get this guy a therapist.
You’ll enjoy this more if you like cozy books rather than intricate plots.
Content warnings:
Sexual content (on page): duh.
War/grief: discussions of the aftermath of war, characters dealing with loss
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Grief and War
atlantiareads's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Honestly this book left me feeling so many different emotions, mostly happiness. But I’ve heard a lot of people say this book is skippable in the scheme of things for the series…. And I disagree, this book brings you more understanding of all the characters and their personal journeys they are on or about to start.
This book feels like a goodbye and happily ever after for now for Feyre and Rhysand but it also feels like the turning point in the series, even if I don’t know where it’s gonna go in the long run.
But all in all I’m so happy to have been able to go in this journey with Feyre and Rhys and I cannot wait to see what else this world has in store for me.
This book feels like a goodbye and happily ever after for now for Feyre and Rhysand but it also feels like the turning point in the series, even if I don’t know where it’s gonna go in the long run.
But all in all I’m so happy to have been able to go in this journey with Feyre and Rhys and I cannot wait to see what else this world has in store for me.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal death, Alcohol, Eating disorder, Death of parent, Alcoholism, and Grief
splatteredbastard's review against another edition
lighthearted
relaxing
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Eating disorder, Abandonment, Alcohol, Alcoholism, Sexual content, Panic attacks/disorders, Mental illness, and Grief
Minor: Pregnancy
kay_w's review
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Mental illness
Moderate: Grief
Minor: Alcohol, Death, War, Pregnancy, and Death of parent
kris_epub's review
emotional
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.5
this is just a mix of fluff and smut fanfiction about sjm’s own characters. it barely, just BARELY, sets up the plot for the next to “bridge the gap” between acowar and acosf.
i liked book one, LOVED book two, and really liked book three. but this was a mess. overly horny, lacked any semblance of flow. if i had to read about how horny rhys is for his mate ONE MORE TIME, i was prepared to just stop reading this altogether.
azriel, my love, you kept me going.
same with nesta and cassian a bit, and even elain.
but good god - rhys and feyre need to shut up!!!!
i liked book one, LOVED book two, and really liked book three. but this was a mess. overly horny, lacked any semblance of flow. if i had to read about how horny rhys is for his mate ONE MORE TIME, i was prepared to just stop reading this altogether.
azriel, my love, you kept me going.
same with nesta and cassian a bit, and even elain.
but good god - rhys and feyre need to shut up!!!!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief and Sexual content