A review by alexa_frost
A Court of Frost and Starlight by Sarah J. Maas

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

2.75

This book was the equivalent of a Christmas special episode of a long-running TV show designed to make you feel good and tide you over between seasons (or in this case between book releases). 

A Court of Frost and Starlight is the fourth book in the ACOTAR series and is a very quick read, coming in at approx. 200 pages. It features all the best of the ACOTAR characters and introduces multi-perspective (showing the viewpoint of Cassian, Mor, Rhys, and Nesta). Each character gets their own heart-warming moment and nothing much else happens to significantly progress or impact the overall story. 
If you go into this book viewing it as an extended epilogue to A Court of Wings and Ruin, it is enjoyable, though a little lacklustre read that sets up a nice bridge to A Court of Silver Flames, establishing a foundation for Nesta and Cassian's story. 

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