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A review by cuteasamuntin
A Court of Mist and Fury by Sarah J. Maas
adventurous
dark
emotional
reflective
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
4.0
A Court of Thorns and Roses delivers the well-worn, somewhat predictable beats and tropes we know and love in fun and exciting ways, hitting the right beat at every twist and turn. By contrast, A Court of Mist and Fury takes a sharp left away from what seems to be shaping up as an equally well-known plot in the early chapters. Maas is incredibly bold as she turns this fairy tale ending on its head in an unexpected journey into social change, personal agency, the many shapes of love, and healing from trauma.
Moderate: Death, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, Violence, Blood, Emotional abuse, and Toxic relationship
Minor: Cursing, Death of parent, Domestic abuse, Fire/Fire injury, Grief, Confinement, Body horror, Eating disorder, Rape, Sexism, Sexual harassment, Gore, Misogyny, Sexual assault, Slavery, Suicidal thoughts, Torture, and War
Be prepared for a frank, reflective exploration of the complicated journey that is PTSD recovery and healing from the trauma of intimate partner violence.