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

adventurous challenging emotional hopeful inspiring reflective medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

I absolutely loved this book. At first I thought I wasn’t going to like the fact that it wasn’t a Feyre-Rhys centric story, but I have been pleasantly surprised. This story touched upon trauma, predominately at the hands of men, and the various ways in which we as women are changed, live with, and grow from the imposed events. 

Be prepared for a book hangover though. It’s big enough that it took me a couple of days to finish so it felt like coming home, opening the pages and returning to the world, but once it was done I felt like 😮...I need more...

By far ACOSF is my second favorite story in the acotar world and I can’t wait for the next one!

Now the spoiler-centered review

OMG. NESTA. 

She is such a badass, ugh. I loved how her story has parallels to Feyre’s but is also even more realistic and raw. She struggles with addiction, with forgiving herself, and growing from the pain of the past and for me it’s important to see that not everyone can bounce back from trauma. I liked how Nesta also had to go through the process of making her own friends, in the previous books and in a lot of otherones, there’s always the new girl immediately becoming friends with her partner’s friends--and although that’s not a bad thing, it’s also important to depict a protagonist making and nurturing her own friendships outside of the romantic relationship.

All the women in this story are fucking queens. I feel such kinship with them and am now inspired to workout and train because if I was in that world, sign me up to be a Valkyrie. 

Other random thoughts--the ending? Superb. The rite? Hunger Games vibey but still well written. Made me dislike men more but also gave me such an appreciation for the women’s mental and physical strength, ugh Emerie and Gywn are so powerful. The angst? Why did it take soooo long for Cassian and Nesta to admit their feelings? I wanted to just push them together like the tangled unicorn meme (swipe left). But I also appreciated the acknowledgement and respect for Nesta’s feelings and wellbeing on Cassian’s side and her ability to want to protect Cassian from herself (her negativity and anxiety talking, but they are perfect for eachother).

Overall, I love it and highly recommend it: 5/5

 
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