Review by pbraue13 - A Court of Mist and Fury

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A Court of Mist and Fury by Sarah J. Maas

4.0

adventurous dark emotional mysterious tense medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Complicated

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

“To the stars who listen—and the dreams that are answered.”

This is the book that finally gave me the spicy, wild ride I had been expecting from this series. I can absolutely see why so many readers consider this their favorite, it takes everything established in "A Court of Thorns and Roses" and flips it on its head, shifting both tone and relationships in ways that feel daring and dramatic.

This second installment follows Feyre as she struggles with the trauma and consequences of her choices Under the Mountain. While trying to find her footing in the Spring Court, she’s pulled into the orbit of Rhysand and the Night Court, where secrets, politics, romance, and battles for survival entwine. The plot balances Feyre’s inner journey of healing and empowerment with a much larger, looming threat across the lands.

While I wouldn’t call this a flawless book, at times the pacing meanders, and the constant intensity can feel a bit much, it undeniably delivers on character development, banter, and the romantic tension that many readers came here for. This was the installment that convinced me why the series has the passionate fanbase it does: it’s bold, emotional, and yes, very spicy.

If "A Court of Thorns and Roses" felt like a warm-up, "A Court of Mist and Fury" is the true performance.

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