A review by storieswithannej
A Court of Mist and Fury by Sarah J. Maas

adventurous dark funny mysterious tense 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? No

3.5

the book was long. 634 pages of me wanting to dnf it at 50%. and for every 10% that it progressed after. but I pushed through because I was expecting more from this one. because I used to love sj maas’ writing so much from her throne of glass series.

in the end, I can say that maas’ world building and plot twists never missed. she’s still as witty, badass, and good in her craft. she knows fantasy best and can sprinkle just the right amount of romance to spice it up.

I fell in love with rhysand in this one. with velaris and its people. the inner circle. family. home. feyre as well, okay. I’ve loathed her in the first book but she improved a lot in this sequel. so many plot twists had been untwisted. so many clues with not enough answers.

I found myself immersed then yawning then swooning then…laughing. I didn’t expect I’d find the king of hybern to be funny, like your uncle who just can’t stop his unsolicited comments. rhysand, I love him. so cunning and smart and beautiful. nesta, for the finger you lifted before all hell break loose, you’re a queen and deserved a throne.

all in all, it was a better book than the last one. enough to make you feel the spice (chapters 54-56 ;), adventures, be lost in a beautiful city, and maybe a little bit of rage. it was a fun ride. if not for its very long pages.
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