A review by shethatreadstok
A Court of Silver Flames by Sarah J. Maas

adventurous challenging emotional hopeful inspiring reflective medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.75

To resonate with Nesta means to know the trauma. And how you overcame the dark troves within or are facing it. It is not a direct reflection on your own turmoil. No, the things Nesta said out of spite are never acceptable. But the sharp twisted reasoning behind it is the swift cut that trauma recognizes.  And how, you too, clawed your way out— teeth and all.


I was hesitant to read this based on the rapid MFC hate. But, my goodness, this is a treasure among my collection. The mural of healing from trauma is a strewn ugly thing. Everyone has their own vision for how a person is supposed to recognize, face and heal from their infliction. Until the mirror is turned and you have to dwell with the edged darkness. 
A lot is skimmed over having their (Nesta and Elaine’s) mortality ripped forcibly away within Hybern’s control. Their mortal bodies were pushed into plunging cold waters of endless darkness to be drowned as mortals, then raised as High Fae. And while Elaine shields her traumas by burying it in the ground and her mind, Nesta guards herself. Tearing apart everyone who dares to look at her with love and care as her father had. And while that's not excusable for her raunchy behavior, it gives an insight to the broken mind of a young woman. This journey is of all the bridges Nesta Archeron burned and the new ones she Made.
This read was a beautiful mess. So much worldbuilding, strong character development (main and not), and the leading
edge to the fourth Trove item
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