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A review by hannahshriver5
A Court of Mist and Fury by Sarah J. Maas
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
WOW.
Simply put - this book is 1000 times better than ACOTAR. As someone who typically doesn't choose fantasy books, I enjoyed A Court of Thorns and Roses but was not blown out of the water as it felt pretty surface level and the characters lacked backstory. However, Maas has entirely made up for what ACOTAR lacked in A Court of Mist and Fury.
I gasped aloud, shook my head, teared up, and went through a roller coaster of emotions during this read. I do not think there was a single point that I felt bored while reading or uninvested in the characters.
Also, the slow burn between Rhysand and Feyre!!! Maas drew that out 500+ pages, but it was worth the wait. I was honestly surprised to find that I enjoyed how Feyre and Rhysand's relationship was kept (relatively) platonic throughout the book (while of course toeing the line) as I think it helped me appreciate their storylines more and I also am more invested in their relationship now.
The friendships that persisted between the characters of the Night Court's inner circle were so lovely to read and I loved that we learned each one's backstory (but there is definitely still more to learn). They are truly the star of the show throughout this book!
Okay...almost last thing...but the ENDING!?!?!? Oh my god. I almost lost it there. I am itching to start the next book (had to wait for it at the library) and find out how Feyre gets herself out of this little pickle all while bringing Spring Court and the King of the Hybern to the ground (hopefully?).
If you are not convinced enough at this point that this book is worth the hype - I read the last 400 pages in about a day and a half. Seriously.
Simply put - this book is 1000 times better than ACOTAR. As someone who typically doesn't choose fantasy books, I enjoyed A Court of Thorns and Roses but was not blown out of the water as it felt pretty surface level and the characters lacked backstory. However, Maas has entirely made up for what ACOTAR lacked in A Court of Mist and Fury.
I gasped aloud, shook my head, teared up, and went through a roller coaster of emotions during this read. I do not think there was a single point that I felt bored while reading or uninvested in the characters.
The friendships that persisted between the characters of the Night Court's inner circle were so lovely to read and I loved that we learned each one's backstory (but there is definitely still more to learn). They are truly the star of the show throughout this book!
If you are not convinced enough at this point that this book is worth the hype - I read the last 400 pages in about a day and a half. Seriously.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Blood and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Rape