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A review by boezaaah
A Court of Mist and Fury by Sarah J. Maas
5.0
“To the stars who listen - and the dreams that are answered.”
My initial reaction to finishing this book:
I TOLD MYSELF I WOULDN’T BE VULGAR ON GOODREADS BUT FUUUUUUUCK LMAO
I had super high expectations for this, for obvious reasons. And this book completely succeeded at surpassing those expectations. This installment to the series was such a jump from ACOTAR that it felt like they were from two completely different series, even two different authors. I really enjoyed A Court of Thorns and Roses and I was excited to continue on with the series, but I LOVED A Court of Mist and Fury, so much more than I thought I would.
The biggest jump between these two books was that it went from being a romance book with fantasy elements in ACOTAR to being a fantasy book with romance elements in ACOMAF. It felt like a true fantasy book, with the incredible world building and the magic system. The pacing was perfect along with the slow burning romance... God, Sarah J. Maas is a TEASE.
Something I really adored was how I envisioned the Summer Court. I have this idea ingrained in my head that the High Lord's palace would look somewhat like Rivendell in the Lord of the Rings films. And if you know anything about me, you would know how much I adore the cinematography and visuals in the LOTR and Hobbit films. Also everything that happened in the Summer Court was epic. I loved every bit of it.
I really loved how this book dealt with PTSD and it's effects on people. I think the way Maas portrayed and showcased this was really well done, not only because she didn't shy away from the shit that comes along with it, but because she worked hard to incorporate it into a fantasy novel without it seeming out of place, which is something I feel could be hard for some authors to pull off effectively. Throughout the first book, I didn't like Tamlin, almost at all. And during this book I hated him even more. But the more I reflect on it, he was so broken by what he endured Under the Mountain that I understand how he changed to being a manipulative and possessive person, THOUGH HIS PTSD DOESN'T EXCUSE HIS ACTIONS.
I was so heartbroken by Lucien's actions but I somewhat understand him? If you've read my review for A Court of Thorns and Roses, you would know that Lucien was the only character I felt emotionally attached to and honestly, I still am. I feel as though he was so blinded by his loyalty to Tamlin that he didn't completely follow his senses and what he believed. I'm holding onto hope for Lucien, I hope he redeems himself in A Court of Wings and Ruin.
I loved Feyre. I really, really loved Feyre, and considering I didn't care about her in ACOTAR, this was a big thing. I became really attached to her whilst reading this, for one reason or another, and I'm really looking forward to seeing how her character progresses throughout the rest of the series.
THE INNER CIRCLE! I LOVED THEM SO MUCH. MOR AND AMREN AND CASSIAN AND AZRIEL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! OH MY GOD. I DON'T EVEN HAVE WORDS FOR HOW I FEEL ABOUT THEM ALL. I HOPE THEY PROSPER.
The way Sarah J. Maas worked to display what a healthy and unhealthy relationship is was my favourite thing about this book. Transitioning from being in a relationship with no freedom to being in a relationship full of respect and equality was absolutely beautiful. And moving on from that point...
Rhysand.
YOU GUYS. I LOVE RHYSAND SO MUCH. I LOVE HOW SUPPORTIVE AND PASSIONATE HE IS. I WASN'T PREPARED ENOUGH FOR THIS. HE WAS SO PERFECT. FUCK.
And lastly. Can we talk about Part 3? AND CHAPTER 54? RHYSAND AND FEYRE ARE MATES?
WHAT? ALL THIS TIME? FEYRE IS NOW HIGH LADY OF THE NIGHT COURT? FEYRE BEING A SPY FOR THE NIGHT COURT? OH MY GOD. LUCIEN AND ELAIN ARE MATES? WHAT x2? Wow. This book really destroyed me.
I'd like to take this moment to thank every single one of you who took the time out of your lives to read this, and then continue to hype it up. I would have never picked up this series if ACOMAF didn't get the hype it did. If you haven't picked up this book yet, what are you waiting for?
My initial reaction to finishing this book:
I TOLD MYSELF I WOULDN’T BE VULGAR ON GOODREADS BUT FUUUUUUUCK LMAO
I had super high expectations for this, for obvious reasons. And this book completely succeeded at surpassing those expectations. This installment to the series was such a jump from ACOTAR that it felt like they were from two completely different series, even two different authors. I really enjoyed A Court of Thorns and Roses and I was excited to continue on with the series, but I LOVED A Court of Mist and Fury, so much more than I thought I would.
Something I really adored was how I envisioned the Summer Court. I have this idea ingrained in my head that the High Lord's palace would look somewhat like Rivendell in the Lord of the Rings films. And if you know anything about me, you would know how much I adore the cinematography and visuals in the LOTR and Hobbit films. Also everything that happened in the Summer Court was epic. I loved every bit of it.
I really loved how this book dealt with PTSD and it's effects on people. I think the way Maas portrayed and showcased this was really well done, not only because she didn't shy away from the shit that comes along with it, but because she worked hard to incorporate it into a fantasy novel without it seeming out of place, which is something I feel could be hard for some authors to pull off effectively. Throughout the first book, I didn't like Tamlin, almost at all. And during this book I hated him even more. But the more I reflect on it, he was so broken by what he endured Under the Mountain that I understand how he changed to being a manipulative and possessive person, THOUGH HIS PTSD DOESN'T EXCUSE HIS ACTIONS.
I was so heartbroken by Lucien's actions but I somewhat understand him? If you've read my review for A Court of Thorns and Roses, you would know that Lucien was the only character I felt emotionally attached to and honestly, I still am. I feel as though he was so blinded by his loyalty to Tamlin that he didn't completely follow his senses and what he believed. I'm holding onto hope for Lucien, I hope he redeems himself in A Court of Wings and Ruin.
I loved Feyre. I really, really loved Feyre, and considering I didn't care about her in ACOTAR, this was a big thing. I became really attached to her whilst reading this, for one reason or another, and I'm really looking forward to seeing how her character progresses throughout the rest of the series.
THE INNER CIRCLE! I LOVED THEM SO MUCH. MOR AND AMREN AND CASSIAN AND AZRIEL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! OH MY GOD. I DON'T EVEN HAVE WORDS FOR HOW I FEEL ABOUT THEM ALL. I HOPE THEY PROSPER.
The way Sarah J. Maas worked to display what a healthy and unhealthy relationship is was my favourite thing about this book. Transitioning from being in a relationship with no freedom to being in a relationship full of respect and equality was absolutely beautiful. And moving on from that point...
Rhysand.
YOU GUYS. I LOVE RHYSAND SO MUCH. I LOVE HOW SUPPORTIVE AND PASSIONATE HE IS. I WASN'T PREPARED ENOUGH FOR THIS. HE WAS SO PERFECT. FUCK.
And lastly. Can we talk about Part 3? AND CHAPTER 54? RHYSAND AND FEYRE ARE MATES?
WHAT? ALL THIS TIME? FEYRE IS NOW HIGH LADY OF THE NIGHT COURT? FEYRE BEING A SPY FOR THE NIGHT COURT? OH MY GOD. LUCIEN AND ELAIN ARE MATES? WHAT x2? Wow. This book really destroyed me.
I'd like to take this moment to thank every single one of you who took the time out of your lives to read this, and then continue to hype it up. I would have never picked up this series if ACOMAF didn't get the hype it did. If you haven't picked up this book yet, what are you waiting for?