Sarah J. Maas’s A Court of Mist and Fury is the second book in the A Court of Thorns and Roses series. Taking place months after the events of A Court of Thorns and Roses, Feyre is back at the Spring Court, but now she is a High Fae. Along with an immortal body, she has been gifted with strength and power. Sadly, in the months the courts had been rebuilding after Amarantha’s reign, Feyre has failed to recover. She is haunted by what she endured and continues to suffer. As the date of their marriage approaches, the strain in the relationship between Feyre and Tamlin become more apparent. To complicate things further, the High Lord of the Night Court Rhysand has not forgotten the bargain Feyre made and comes to take her to the feared Night Court. While this is all happening, another threat approaches, a threat that Feyre may be able to subdue if she masters her newfound powers.
Feyre goes through a lot of growth in this next installment. In A Court of Thorns and Roses, Feyre is relatively docile. She is content to stay inside the Spring Court and paint. After Amarantha, things were forever changed. Feyre is unable to sleep peacefully. Nightmares wake her up every night and she is haunted by the torture she endured at the hands of Amarantha. Feyre also became a faerie after the events Under the Mountain. She has gained strength and soon discovers that the High Lords have given her more than just and immortal body. They gave her magic as well. Unfortunately, Tamlin won’t allow her to train. He refuses to let her train for fear that the other High Lords will attack if they found out about her power. While Feyre wants to empower herself, Tamlin wants her caged and protected. Then, Rhysand reenacts the bargain. Rhysand gives her freedom and strength, but adds confusion to her already difficult life. Feyre sorts out her heart and becomes powerful in this installment.
A Court of Mist and Fury was amazing. Sometimes sequels can disappoint, but that is not the case with this book. A Court of Mist and Fury was so much better than A Court of Thorns and Roses. A Court of Thorns and Roses gave us a wild girl who was tamed. She learned to love and accepted faeries. A Court of Mist and Fury gave us a woman who was tired of being protected and wanted to protect herself. She wants to be on equal footing with her peers so she embarks on a number of dangerous and fast-paced adventures. All the while, she attempts to sort out her feelings. The book was incredibly faced paced. When it slowed down, it allowed you to learn about the characters. Many backstories are revealed in this novel. These backstories enhance a lot of the secondary characters as each is given a distinct personality. The book always kept your interest, making it the kind of book you’d attempt to read in one sitting (though good luck with that since the book in over 600 pages long). Sarah J. Maas does and amazing job of describing the world of the A Court of Thornes and Roses series. She describes Feyre surroundings, her evolving feelings, and her reactions to the world around her, making Feyre feel real and raw. She also goes into depth describing Feyre’s sexual adventures, making this a book for the older YA readers. This book should actually be considered an adult book. The banter between the characters was hilarious and reminiscent of Celeana’s many verbal brawls (although I personally think this book has the best verbal brawls and flirting). I give this 624 page book 5 stars.
Feyre goes through a lot of growth in this next installment. In A Court of Thorns and Roses, Feyre is relatively docile. She is content to stay inside the Spring Court and paint. After Amarantha, things were forever changed. Feyre is unable to sleep peacefully. Nightmares wake her up every night and she is haunted by the torture she endured at the hands of Amarantha. Feyre also became a faerie after the events Under the Mountain. She has gained strength and soon discovers that the High Lords have given her more than just and immortal body. They gave her magic as well. Unfortunately, Tamlin won’t allow her to train. He refuses to let her train for fear that the other High Lords will attack if they found out about her power. While Feyre wants to empower herself, Tamlin wants her caged and protected. Then, Rhysand reenacts the bargain. Rhysand gives her freedom and strength, but adds confusion to her already difficult life. Feyre sorts out her heart and becomes powerful in this installment.
A Court of Mist and Fury was amazing. Sometimes sequels can disappoint, but that is not the case with this book. A Court of Mist and Fury was so much better than A Court of Thorns and Roses. A Court of Thorns and Roses gave us a wild girl who was tamed. She learned to love and accepted faeries. A Court of Mist and Fury gave us a woman who was tired of being protected and wanted to protect herself. She wants to be on equal footing with her peers so she embarks on a number of dangerous and fast-paced adventures. All the while, she attempts to sort out her feelings. The book was incredibly faced paced. When it slowed down, it allowed you to learn about the characters. Many backstories are revealed in this novel. These backstories enhance a lot of the secondary characters as each is given a distinct personality. The book always kept your interest, making it the kind of book you’d attempt to read in one sitting (though good luck with that since the book in over 600 pages long). Sarah J. Maas does and amazing job of describing the world of the A Court of Thornes and Roses series. She describes Feyre surroundings, her evolving feelings, and her reactions to the world around her, making Feyre feel real and raw. She also goes into depth describing Feyre’s sexual adventures, making this a book for the older YA readers. This book should actually be considered an adult book. The banter between the characters was hilarious and reminiscent of Celeana’s many verbal brawls (although I personally think this book has the best verbal brawls and flirting). I give this 624 page book 5 stars.