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A Court of Mist and Fury (A Court of Thorns and Roses, #2)

Sarah J. Maas

Start date: February 25, 2022

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Nov 10, 2017 Vanessa Gayle ⚔️ Fangirl Faction rated it it was amazing

Shelves: book-boyfriends, side-characters-giving-me-life, adult, book-girlfriends, fated-mates, i-will-go-down-with-this-ship, romance, audio, magic-or-alchemy, fantasy

04/14/2021: Reread on audiobook.

This review contains spoilers. Read at your own risk.

I don't even know how to write this review. My heart is pounding, I am aching to take a breath, and this world and these characters are consuming me. This book was an epic piece of mastery.

I was enthralled by the first book in this series. I adored it. I loved the story, the characters, and the plot. Everything was perfect. I gave it 5 stars. While I wouldn't change that rating by any means after reading the sec 04/14/2021: Reread on audiobook.

This review contains spoilers. Read at your own risk.

I don't even know how to write this review. My heart is pounding, I am aching to take a breath, and this world and these characters are consuming me. This book was an epic piece of mastery.

I was enthralled by the first book in this series. I adored it. I loved the story, the characters, and the plot. Everything was perfect. I gave it 5 stars. While I wouldn't change that rating by any means after reading the second book, I feel like the second book deserves so many more stars! It was infinitely better than the first book.

The character growth, especially for Feyre, was phenomenal! I really felt for her and her plight after her experiences under the mountain in the first book. The had PTSD, she had no one to help her through it with Tamlin and Lucien running off all the time, and she had all her freedoms taken away from her by Tamlin. She went from being strong and madly in love to being broken and trapped in an abusive relationship. And as the book progressed she found her strength again and overcame her tormentors. She fell in love again and gained friends that cared about her and that she could trust. And they were all fighting for something dear to her heart.

And Rhysand, oh dear lord, Rhysand. Heavens, how I wish that I could just literally fall into a book and live in its glory. Rhysand's character growth was incredible as well. We get to see a deeper side of him. We get to see those that he cares about and what his heart is made of. We see just how much he has sacrificed for his people and those that he loves. Including Feyre. Rhysand's background leading up to where he is at the end of this book is very touching. He went through so much in his life and overcame so much. His character is so inspiring.

I loved all the new characters. Mor, Cassian, Amren, and Azriel warm my heart. I loved getting to know each of them. The story truly shone brightly because of these characters. I liked Tarquin as well. I really hope that things aren't ruined between him and the Night Court forever in the end. He seemed a genuine soul. And I am kind of shipping Amren and Varian. =P

The plot in this book way surpasses that of the last book. The spectrum is so much broader now and it is kind of mind-blowing. The plot is so much thicker than what we see in the first book. There are layers upon layers of complexity. The way that the characters are woven into the plot is nothing short of magical. There were so many surprises that I hadn't worked out. I was definitely surprised at the extent of the mortal queens and their allegiances. I was even surprised at the mortal queen that helped Feyre and Rhys, though her fate was sad. I was super surprised to see Feyre's sisters and at what happened to them. The whole end of the book was like a mind warp.

I loved the romance. I loved how Feyre and Rhys grew closer as time went by, even though he already knew that she as his mate. And considering, he showed incredible restraint. Rhys truly cares for Feyre and he gives her all the freedoms she desires, while still protecting her. When she accepted the mating bond I was so ecstatic. I felt all was right with the world.

Overall, I was blown away by this book. It was everything that I hoped it would be and more. I really did have high expectations, and they were all met and surpassed. I can't even fathom my expectation for the third book. I am definitely going to be reading it! I highly recommend this series, but for mature audiences. This is definitely an adult book as some of the romantic scenes are quite explicit.

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Jan 21, 2017 Trisha rated it really liked it

"Love - love was a balm as much as it was a poison."

what an amazing story. full of twists and turns. More information about Feyre, more information about Tamlin. We knew Feyre would not come out whole. We knew that Tamlin would react.

We never knew if Rhys would come back and take up his bargain, demand his payment.

This story is entirely about love. And what it means to love someone and what that loves helps you help them become or do. It's a well done story and makes it easy love the characters ...more

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May 03, 2016 Susan rated it it was amazing

REREAD 4/26/25 This is the 4th time I've reread this and I still say it's my favorite in the series and my favorite book of all time. I still LOVE Rhys and Feyre together. When I feel like I'm about to hit a slump I will pick up this series and it always helps pull me out of the slump I felt coming on. It's like coming home to old friends. I love picking up this book and series.

It's still a solid 5 star book for me even after all these years of rereads.

3rd time reading this book This was hands d REREAD 4/26/25 This is the 4th time I've reread this and I still say it's my favorite in the series and my favorite book of all time. I still LOVE Rhys and Feyre together. When I feel like I'm about to hit a slump I will pick up this series and it always helps pull me out of the slump I felt coming on. It's like coming home to old friends. I love picking up this book and series.

It's still a solid 5 star book for me even after all these years of rereads.

3rd time reading this book This was hands down my favorite book in the series and it still gets 5 stars from me. Feyra and Rhys are still my most favorite couple ever. Asriel, Cassen, Mor, Amron are my favorite side characters and the twist Feyre and Rhys have at the end is still the best. I loved all the action, I love when Feyra was given her freedom and really learned to use all her Fae powers. Tamlin is a control freak jerk and you really get to see his true colors in this book. Lucien mate is interesting for sure. I'm going to read book 3 as soon as it comes in on Scribd. I read the books the first 2 times and I wanted to listen to them the 3rd time. I don't believe I have ever read a book 3 times in my life so this is a first.

Sarah J Maas is a master writer and storyteller. She one of my favorite authors.

HOLY COW, was this book amazing. I never wanted it to end yet I had to find out what would happen next. If I could give this book a 10 star rating I SO WOULD. This is the sequel to A Court of Thorn and Roses and OMGosh did this book blow the first one out of the water. I will not give anything away but the plot twists are some of the best I have ever read.....Start this series TODAY!!!! Beware this is not for younger kids.

I just finished this book for the second time ans just in time since the next book came out on the 2nd. I rated this 5 starts yet again and it still goes down as my most favorite book ever read. I love ALL the characters this time more then I did the first time. I found Rhys's inner circle better this time then I did before and I picked up things I hadn't really realized happened the first time around. I didn't pick up on the abuse Tamlin inflicted on Feyre because I was so team Tamlin at the time. I didn't see his overbearing personality and his need to control her the first time. I saw it this time around and I was angry for her. I love this whole story line what a wonderful story with so much packed into 624 pages. ...more

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Jul 11, 2017 Keri rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

Shelves: series-in-progress

4.5 stars, this book picked up right where ACOTAR left off and just kept going. There was a section in the middle that seemed a little slower for me, but not terrible, and then the last 3rd of the book was one twist and turn followed by another and I couldn't wait to read more. I am so glad I don't have to wait for ACOWAR to come out like everyone who read this series earlier on did! So many feelings and so many things I need to read more about!!! ...more

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Sep 04, 2018 Rachel N. rated it liked it

Shelves: young-adult, romance, fantasy, magic, fairies, read-in-2018

Continuing from where A Court of Thrones and Roses left off Feyre returns with Tamlin to the Spring Court but she's still haunted by the events in the previous book. She still is held to her bargain to spend one month a year with Rhysand in the Night Court. Tamlin is shown to be the control freak I thought he was from the first book and he's absent for about 80% of the book which I didn't mind. I enjoyed learning more of the Night Court and the Summer Court along with seeing Feyre grow. There wa ...more

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