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A review by boezaaah
A Court of Wings and Ruin by Sarah J. Maas
4.0
“When you erupt, girl, make sure it is felt across worlds.”
Initial reaction:
Holy shit. HOLY SHIT. Okay. I am composed and my emotions are completely not all over the place.
First and foremost, I’m pretty sure the mating bond between Azriel and I has snapped into place. I love Azriel. So much. He deserves an entire 3000-page book dedicated to him, and if no one else does it, I will. I'm so upset that we didn't get more of him but every moment he was present I was a mess. When he offered to teach Feyre how to fly because he knew what it was like to learn as an adult, my heart broke into a million little pieces. The scene where Azriel told Feyre about Nephelle had me emotional as hell. AND IT WAS MADE EVEN MORE EMOTIONAL AT THE END OF THE BOOK DURING THE MEETING WHEN NEPHELLE SHOWED UP AND FEYRE GLANCED AT AZRIEL AND HE JUST NODDED. GOD.
And Lucien. My sweetheart who I’ve had faith in since A Court of Thorns and Roses. I knew he would redeem himself in this book, and I’m so unbelievably happy about it. My favourite thing about book one was the friendship between Feyre and Lucien, and this confirmed it. It’s still one of my favourite things about this series. Lucien is so fragile, and I don’t think anyone really realised until it was announced that Elain is his mate. But I wish nothing but happiness and joy for Lucien, I hope we get to see a lot more of him in the coming novels (I also want to see Lucien kick Tamlin’s ass, it’s what he deserves).
Remember my ACOTAR review? Where I said I didn’t give two shits about Feyre? WELL. THINGS HAVE CHANGED. I’d just like to take this moment to say that this is some of the best character development I’ve ever read. I went from not giving two shits about her, to CRYING over her. She is such a strong character who has faced her demons and PUSHED THROUGH THEM. I love her so much. I always will.
I love Cassian.
Is it horrible to admit that when Tamlin told Feyre that he wishes her happiness, I cried out of joy? I hated Tamlin so much throughout the majority of A Court of Wings and Ruin, but when he stepped in to help Feyre and Azriel escape Hybern’s army when they rescued Elain, my heart did a 180 and I was like “HANG ON SIR. YOU CAN’T JUST GO AND DO THIS. NOT NOW. NOT WHEN I WANT TO HATE YOU.” I really wanted to see Feyre kick his ass, but after everything, I’m glad that things were (KIND OF) resolved? I guess I hope he finds his mate and they live happily ever after in a non-controlling relationship. It’s safe to say that all of our characters have gone to hell and back (almost literally), so the least they deserve is a sliver of happiness.
If I must read one more of Sarah J. Maas’ sex scenes, I might burst into flames. It’s literally like reading bad fanfiction smut. To be honest, I’ve read better fanfiction smut. I really have nothing else to say about it. It’s just poorly written and awkward.
I'll admit, when Helion rocked up and was announced as a raging bisexual who LOVES threesomes, I was disappointed. That whole storyline completely played into the stereotype that bisexuals can't control themselves and are unfaithful, and is just a derogatory and offensive stereotype. And then with Mor, a lesbian, not being able to come out, and being closeted for THREE BOOKS. God... That felt completely unnecessary and thrown in there randomly. I mean at least SJM tried... I guess? I don't know. This could have been done so much better. SO MUCH BETTER.
Mate? MATE? THEY HAVE NAMES. This was so overdone. I couldn't handle the amount of times Feyre and Rhysand referred to each other as "my mate". You could honestly turn this book into a drinking game and be drunk by the second page. I wish I kept track of how many times this phrase was used.
If you’re looking for a song that sums up this series perfectly, and one scene in specific (you’ll know which scene I’m talking about as soon as you listen to the lyrics of the song), listen to A Little Death by The Neighbourhood.
AND CAN I JUST SAY THAT I RECKON A COURT OF WINGS AND RUIN WOULD MAKE THE BEST VIDEO GAME? LIKE THE WAR AGAINST HYBERN? CAN YOU IMAGINE GETTING TO PLAY AS AN ILLYRIAN SOLDIER? THAT WOULD BE SO EPIC.
Initial reaction:
Holy shit. HOLY SHIT. Okay. I am composed and my emotions are completely not all over the place.
And Lucien. My sweetheart who I’ve had faith in since A Court of Thorns and Roses. I knew he would redeem himself in this book, and I’m so unbelievably happy about it. My favourite thing about book one was the friendship between Feyre and Lucien, and this confirmed it. It’s still one of my favourite things about this series. Lucien is so fragile, and I don’t think anyone really realised until it was announced that Elain is his mate. But I wish nothing but happiness and joy for Lucien, I hope we get to see a lot more of him in the coming novels (I also want to see Lucien kick Tamlin’s ass, it’s what he deserves).
Remember my ACOTAR review? Where I said I didn’t give two shits about Feyre? WELL. THINGS HAVE CHANGED. I’d just like to take this moment to say that this is some of the best character development I’ve ever read. I went from not giving two shits about her, to CRYING over her. She is such a strong character who has faced her demons and PUSHED THROUGH THEM. I love her so much. I always will.
I love Cassian.
Is it horrible to admit that when Tamlin told Feyre that he wishes her happiness, I cried out of joy? I hated Tamlin so much throughout the majority of A Court of Wings and Ruin, but when he stepped in to help Feyre and Azriel escape Hybern’s army when they rescued Elain, my heart did a 180 and I was like “HANG ON SIR. YOU CAN’T JUST GO AND DO THIS. NOT NOW. NOT WHEN I WANT TO HATE YOU.” I really wanted to see Feyre kick his ass, but after everything, I’m glad that things were (KIND OF) resolved? I guess I hope he finds his mate and they live happily ever after in a non-controlling relationship. It’s safe to say that all of our characters have gone to hell and back (almost literally), so the least they deserve is a sliver of happiness.
If I must read one more of Sarah J. Maas’ sex scenes, I might burst into flames. It’s literally like reading bad fanfiction smut. To be honest, I’ve read better fanfiction smut. I really have nothing else to say about it. It’s just poorly written and awkward.
I'll admit, when Helion rocked up and was announced as a raging bisexual who LOVES threesomes, I was disappointed. That whole storyline completely played into the stereotype that bisexuals can't control themselves and are unfaithful, and is just a derogatory and offensive stereotype. And then with Mor, a lesbian, not being able to come out, and being closeted for THREE BOOKS. God... That felt completely unnecessary and thrown in there randomly. I mean at least SJM tried... I guess? I don't know. This could have been done so much better. SO MUCH BETTER.
Mate? MATE? THEY HAVE NAMES. This was so overdone. I couldn't handle the amount of times Feyre and Rhysand referred to each other as "my mate". You could honestly turn this book into a drinking game and be drunk by the second page. I wish I kept track of how many times this phrase was used.
If you’re looking for a song that sums up this series perfectly, and one scene in specific (you’ll know which scene I’m talking about as soon as you listen to the lyrics of the song), listen to A Little Death by The Neighbourhood.
AND CAN I JUST SAY THAT I RECKON A COURT OF WINGS AND RUIN WOULD MAKE THE BEST VIDEO GAME? LIKE THE WAR AGAINST HYBERN? CAN YOU IMAGINE GETTING TO PLAY AS AN ILLYRIAN SOLDIER? THAT WOULD BE SO EPIC.