A review by mazomazli
A Court of Silver Flames by Sarah J. Maas

reflective 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

2.0

The plot was weak. Character development was strong. I was frequently annoyed by the weird worldbuilding (calling everyone “male” or “female” which gives misogynistic dude bro vibes but make it more cringe). Some of the new characters were lovable, but a lot of withstanding characters were beyond irritating with their cruddy decisions. The best part was trauma exploration. Everything else was eh. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Violence, Toxic relationship, Suicidal thoughts, Sexual content, Sexism, and Misogyny

Moderate: Alcoholism, Blood, Child abuse, Cursing, Death, Domestic abuse, Gore, Grief, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexism, and Sexual assault