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ky_q_xoxo 's review for:
A Court of Silver Flames
by Sarah J. Maas
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
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
I will admit that I put off reading this for a little while because I heard that it was basically porn, and graphic sex scenes make me uncomfy. While there was alot (alot) of sex in this book, I felt like there was definitely still enough plot and character development to keep me interested. I loved that SJM really explored trauma healing in this novel, and chose a less explored method of coping for Nesta. While I don't personally identify with her method of coping, I do identify with her trauma and mental health struggles, and found the representation very relatable and raw. I also love Nesta's whole badass Goddess of Death vibe in this book. When paired with Cassian's spicy cinnamon roll characterization, the dynamic is *chef's kiss.* Only docking a star because I can physically only read different words for genitalia so many times before I perish.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Alcoholism, Child abuse, Cursing, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Gore, Mental illness, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Torture, Violence, Blood, Medical content, Kidnapping, Grief, Medical trauma, Death of parent, Murder, Pregnancy