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A Court of Silver Flames (A Court of Thorns and Roses, #4)

Sarah J. Maas

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Feb 23, 2021 Lucia rated it really liked it · review of another edition

Shelves: read-in-2021, read-in-2023, fantasy, faeries

The war with Hybern may be over, but for Nesta the nightmares continue and on the continent, a new evil is stirring...

This book was ... intense. What A Court of Mist and Fury did for Feyre's character development, this story did for Nesta but, in my opinion, better. This is mainly because I think despite everything Feyre achieves by the end of ACoMaF in terms of overcoming trauma, she becomes defined as Rhysand's mate and hence the High Lady of the Night Court, whereas by the end of ACoSF Nesta The war with Hybern may be over, but for Nesta the nightmares continue and on the continent, a new evil is stirring...

This book was ... intense. What A Court of Mist and Fury did for Feyre's character development, this story did for Nesta but, in my opinion, better. This is mainly because I think despite everything Feyre achieves by the end of ACoMaF in terms of overcoming trauma, she becomes defined as Rhysand's mate and hence the High Lady of the Night Court, whereas by the end of ACoSF Nesta becomes a strong warrior, wholly independent from her relationship with Cassian. And I think this is a much more powerful message.

Furthermore, I really admire how Sarah J. Maas chose to portray the development of Nesta and Cassian's relationship. Their chemistry and connection has been undeniable from the moment they met but they do not start from a place of love in this book. I think their relationship explores more complex, adult themes than any of the others introduced so far.

I loved the new characters (Gwyn and Emerie), but found myself underwhelmed by the already well-established ones. I especially had problems with Mor, whom I found to be uncharacteristically unempathetic in her behaviour towards Nesta; and Amren, who passes judgement on everyone and seemingly only pops up whenever anyone needs a history lesson.

I wish I could give this 5* but honestly, I think this book would have worked better if all the secondary storylines had been removed. Based on the previews, I was really looking forward to Eris because I think he has the potential to be the new Rhysand. Unfortunately, his whole role in this story was very disappointing, as were Koschei and the human queen. Lucien only had 2 blink and you'll miss them scenes that honestly only made me even less interested in Elain's character. And the hunt for the Deathly Hallows - I'm sorry the Dread Troves - was uninspiring.

Finally, I just hope this book is no longer classified as YA because it contains some of the most graphic sex scenes I have ever read - fans complained Sarah J. Maas kept avoiding the word cock...lady listened and gave people what they wanted in extremely hot detail. ...more

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