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A Court of Frost and Starlight by Sarah J. Maas

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moonchild_cos's review against another edition

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adventurous emotional medium-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

3.75

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nataliebootlah's review against another edition

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emotional hopeful lighthearted reflective medium-paced

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

3.5

I liked this a lot better the second time around. It didn’t pack a punch like the rest of the series is so well known for, but it was still an enjoyable look at the #acotar characters in a more laid-back setting. Quick, easy, and now on to the next one!

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abby_can_read's review against another edition

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lighthearted medium-paced

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

3.0

📱
This wasn't bad. It was okay. I would label this "a slice of life" setting, getting to see normalcy.

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danibatista's review against another edition

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emotional funny hopeful inspiring 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

3.5

This was so sweet to read!
Just a “how’s everyone doing after the war?” Book and although a lot of people say it was unnecessary I think it takes us back to these amazing and lovely characters. It has so many funny moments. It is very heartwarming ❤️
It doesn’t really have a plot, just some small things that grabs you for future books

I really enjoy the fact that has multiple POVs.

Overall I think it is a breath of fresh air after so much drama and heartbreak in the other books
3,5⭐️

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journeythroughthechapters's review against another edition

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funny 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

4.0

This was a cute and cosy read. I feel like this tried to be more than it was by adding sprinkles of political intrigue. But at it's heart it's a story about Christmas (solstice). I didn't like the constant referral to money and the amount they had it was unnecessary in my opinion to keep repeating it. We get it Rhys is well off. But other then that it was nice being back in this world. It was also interesting to see the aftermath of war which you don't normally get in the main part of a series you mainly see which side wins. This gave a view of what happens after.

Content Warning
Grief, Depression

Representation
Bisexual

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3.5

“I have to create, or it was all for nothing. I have to create, or I will crumple up with despair and never leave my bed. I have to create because I have no other way of voicing this.”

A Court of Frost and Starlight is the holiday novella set in the ACOTAR universe! I was excited to listen to the audiobook as I loved the series and thought it was a perfect read for January. For the most part, I enjoyed this, as we're reunited with Feyre and her friends as they prepare for the Winter Solstice. This was pure indulgent found family time and I was reminded how much I love the dynamic the Inner Circle has 🥰 Of course we also see the fallout of ACOWAR and how the Night Court is still trying to rebuild itself after the war! Everyone is dealing with their own trauma and tries to cope with what happened.
In the end, this novella didn't really hook me though. I enjoyed my time reading it, but it wasn't anything memorable and felt a bit too indulgent. I wasn't expecting a grand plot, but I didn't feel like there was enough development and cohesion in the narrative. The novella felt like a bunch of fan-requested scenes, which is fine but didn't help make this memorable at all. Almost a year later and I can barely tell you what specifically happened. I only remember Nesta's antics annoying me and still not liking Lucien after all the excuses he keeps making for Tamlin.

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emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective 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? Yes

4.0

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twistykris's review against another edition

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emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective fast-paced

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

4.25

I honestly loved this. Very different feel from the previous books in the series, but it was so lovely to see the everyday life of Feyre, Rhys, Cassian, and Nesta. I loved Feyre's struggles with trying to do enough for her people, especially leading up to the Winter Solstice. I read this around Christmastime and reading about the Inner Circle picking out gifts for each other was JUST the sort of vibe I was looking for.

I want to drunk decorate with Feyre and Cassian.

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emotional hopeful lighthearted medium-paced

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

4.5

Rating: 5 stars

A holiday novella, A Court of Frost and Starlight follows Feyre’s first Winter Solstice as

High Lady of the Night Court

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This one is a bit controversial, but here’s my hot take. Anyone who says this isn’t a required read is WRONG and I will die on this hill. For me, it reads like an extended epilogue to ACOWAR, in the absolute best way, including a ton of set-up for events to come in A Court of Silver Flames. Plus, who doesn’t love a fluffy holiday romance?

CW: Grief, eating disorder, mental illness, alcoholism

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hopeful lighthearted medium-paced

Strong character development? No
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? No

2.0

This companion novella is basically the world's longest bonus epilogue.

I did appreciate the wide range of POVs but it's really just a bunch of cheesy fluff and nothing much happens.

P.S.: SJM, with her constant use of "my toes curled in my boots", has figured out how to make it even more cringey: "My toes curled in my thick, high socks."

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