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A review by bethanyt123
A Court of Frost and Starlight by Sarah J. Maas
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
It's billed as a sweet, gentle time where our beloved gang is able to savor their victory.
But healing isn't always pretty, nor is it simple.
I was content with this novella, a brief break from the fear and stress I feel when reading the full-length novels.
It was, though, by no means the masterful writing that I'm used to from SJM. I understand, it's a novella; but it felt like SJM also wanted a break from her typical style. This was a rather significant deviation. I'm certain there was potential for more in this: more endearing moments, more insight, more warm fuzzies. I felt like we were just stalling or passing time with this, rather.
All in all, it's still SJM - still quality but my metrics for her writing are higher, and my disappointment docks 1.5 stars.
But healing isn't always pretty, nor is it simple.
I was content with this novella, a brief break from the fear and stress I feel when reading the full-length novels.
It was, though, by no means the masterful writing that I'm used to from SJM. I understand, it's a novella; but it felt like SJM also wanted a break from her typical style. This was a rather significant deviation. I'm certain there was potential for more in this: more endearing moments, more insight, more warm fuzzies. I felt like we were just stalling or passing time with this, rather.
All in all, it's still SJM - still quality but my metrics for her writing are higher, and my disappointment docks 1.5 stars.
Content Warnings
Minor: Alcohol and Sexual content