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A review by katsbooks
A Court of Silver Flames by Sarah J. Maas
adventurous
dark
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
“I am the rock against which the surf crashes.”
“I cannot survive without reading.”
“Keep reaching out your hand.”
Okay, okay, I get the Nesta hype!! I thoroughly enjoyed my time with this book. I was so intimidated by it before I started reading that I read the first few chapters and then set it down for two months before picking it back up! 😂
I think what resonated with me the most was Nesta's trauma journey. I can't forgive her deplorable actions in previous books but, as a reader, I couldn't help but feel everything she was going through. I think her emotional arc has really hit home for a lot of readers and I entirely understand why. It really makes you believe in your own ability to redeem yourself and come to terms with your shame.
In real life, I think Feyre would be my favorite sister. She's a badass that has still kept her kindness and warmth despite the utter bullshit she's been through. However, from a story perspective, Nesta's plot had so much more emotional depth. I really can't wait to see how Elain finds happiness.
The politics and magic took a backseat to the romance (as have the rest of the books) but I still enjoyed the world and court intrigue. The competing courts and kingdoms add a level of suspense and urgency that keeps the plot moving forward. I am also morbidly fascinated by what's going on with Tamlin. I hope we get to hear more about him when we get Elain's story.
I'm really glad I've read this series and, at this point, I'll definitely be pre-ordering every book SJM writes.
“I cannot survive without reading.”
“Keep reaching out your hand.”
Okay, okay, I get the Nesta hype!! I thoroughly enjoyed my time with this book. I was so intimidated by it before I started reading that I read the first few chapters and then set it down for two months before picking it back up! 😂
I think what resonated with me the most was Nesta's trauma journey. I can't forgive her deplorable actions in previous books but, as a reader, I couldn't help but feel everything she was going through. I think her emotional arc has really hit home for a lot of readers and I entirely understand why. It really makes you believe in your own ability to redeem yourself and come to terms with your shame.
In real life, I think Feyre would be my favorite sister. She's a badass that has still kept her kindness and warmth despite the utter bullshit she's been through. However, from a story perspective, Nesta's plot had so much more emotional depth. I really can't wait to see how Elain finds happiness.
The politics and magic took a backseat to the romance (as have the rest of the books) but I still enjoyed the world and court intrigue. The competing courts and kingdoms add a level of suspense and urgency that keeps the plot moving forward. I am also morbidly fascinated by what's going on with Tamlin. I hope we get to hear more about him when we get Elain's story.
I'm really glad I've read this series and, at this point, I'll definitely be pre-ordering every book SJM writes.