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

by Sarah J. Maas

A gorgeously written tale as lush and romantic as it is ferocious ... Absolutely spellbinding - New York Times bestselling author Alexandra Bracken on A Court of Thorns and Roses

Feyre survived Amarantha's clutches to return to the Spring Court - but at a steep cost. Though she now possesses the powers of the High Fae, her heart remains human, and it can't forget the terrible deeds she performed to save Tamlin's people.

Nor has Feyre forgotten her bargain with Rhysand, the mesmerising High Lord of the feared Night Court. As Feyre navigates his dark web of political games and tantalising promises, a greater evil looms - and she might be key to stopping it. But only if she can step into her growing power, heal her fractured soul and have the courage to shape her own future - and the future of a world cloven in two.

Sarah J. Maas is a global #1 bestselling author. Her books have sold more than nine million copies and been translated into 37 languages. Discover the sweeping romantic fantasy for yourself.

Contains mature content. Not suitable for younger readers.

• ISBN10: 1635575583
• ISBN13: 9781635575583
• Publish Date: 2 June 2020 (first published 3 May 2016)
• Publish Status: Active
• Imprint: Bloomsbury Publishing
• Format: Paperback (US Trade)
• Pages: 656
• Language: English

Reviews

[Kait ✨]

OH MY GOODNESS this book is good. I’m completely and utterly addicted to it. I love Sarah J. Maas—I will read whatever that woman writes—but I am so impressed with ACOMAF. She treats so many important issues, like growth in romantic relationships and demanding respect from yourself and others, with a sensitivity and wisdom that I wish was more prevalent in YA. I love Sarah’s commentary on these issues; however, I really didn’t like [b:A Court of Thorns and Roses|16096824|A Court of Thorns and Roses (A Court of Thorns and Roses, #1)|Sarah J. Maas|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1491595796s/16096824.jpg|21905102] for how it addressed rape and sexual assault, and the instalove was ick. I find it a bit problematic that we had to have ACOTAR before we could have ACOMAF. I’m not 100% sure of my feelings on this yet, as I loved ACOMAF and the overall story arc Sarah is creating with this series, but I was uncomfortable with ACOTAR and continue to grow more uncomfortable with it as time passes.

I think a lot of people were upset with this book because of the love interest issues, but I never really liked Tamlin and ACOMAF is what sold me on continuing with this series. And the very lusty, very slow-burn romance in ACOMAF is delicious and squee-worthy. I looove Rhysand and I especially love his support of Feyre and how he encourages her to be a better person. One of my favourite things about this book was how Sarah dealt with Feyre’s depression. It’s an important issue that should be depicted more often in literature, especially YA, and one that was treated with realism and sensitivity, I think. Feyre’s journey to a better place mentally was one that really touched my heart. I love that Feyre unabashedly goes after what she needs to be happy. This Feyre has no fear and no shame. She is a different person than she was in ACOTAR, which makes complete sense given the events of the last book. I love that Sarah has shown such a beautiful story of what it means to change as a person, and how that can affect one’s relationships—familial, romantic, friendships, etc.

And it’s full of all kinds of fun things like hot guys and a really cool setting. I desperately want to live in the Night Court. I love the new characters (they are very #squadgoals), and I just want to be best friends with Mo and Azriel especially. Amren is fascinating and I can’t wait to read more about her. And Cassian provided the comic relief that is sometimes necessary in an epic book like this.

If you are a fan of YA fantasy and haven’t read [a:Sarah J. Maas|3433047|Sarah J. Maas|https://images.gr-assets.com/authors/1269281353p2/3433047.jpg], what are you waiting for?! You must read her books, and this is one of my very favourites.

[Kelly]

A Court of Mist and Fury has been one of my most anticipated reads this year, picking up three months after Under The Mountain, Feyre is now immortal and learning to live a quiet life alongside Tamlin in the Spring Court. In A Court of Thorns and Roses, although the romance could have been described as Stockholm Syndrome with Tamlin having taken Feyre captive, I was disappointed in not only Tamlin's character but how Feyre was in his company was well. There was no romance between the two. Feyre had kept justifying that she loved him, but he would basically leave for days at a time while keeping her castle bound, come home, maul her and take off again. I wasn't a fan of the sex scenes between them, they felt awkward and uncomfortable but they seemed to be written to ensue the reader felt discomfort and as a result, question Tamlin's character. He's portrayed as aggressive and secretive, disguised as keeping her safe and a meek girl that was waiting for rescue. Waiting for Rhysand.

It definitely felt as though their roles have been reversed. In A Court of Thorns and Roses, Rhysand felt as though he was the darker, if not the more potentially sinister character. Readers knew very little about Rhysand, so we were left to draw our own conclusions. He showed Feyre compassion which lead to her finding that empowerment that she needed to escape the Spring Court but Tamlin's character shouldn't have been sacrificed to further Feyre's character and her relationships. Seeing how her relationship with Tamlin wasn't based on equality and had fallen in love with who was essentially her captor, it was probably inevitable. It was a destructive relationship that seemed convenient, rather than Feyre and Tamlin being in love. I do wish she had fought back against Tamlin rather than allow him to dominate her. I can understand that she was weakened by the binds placed upon her, but as a reader those first few chapters infuriated me. Until Rhysand came along.



Oh. My. Word. I was intrigued by his character in book one, not much was known about Rhysand and he alluded a mystery that seemed sinister but when it comes to Sarah J Maas, characters aren't typically what they seem. While it seemed he was a master manipulator, as his character developed I found myself understanding why he needed to rescue Feyre. Discovering The Night Court through his eyes was a magical experience and although Rhysand seems carefree and jovial, not to mention flirtatious, his character is multilayered with a depth that had endeared readers. Myself included.

Feyre was a character I had initially found fierce, before succumbing to Tamlin and losing her independence. Although it took another male to rescue her initially, her new environment allowed her to grow as a character, finding her sense of self and self worth again.

I was not a pet, not a doll, not an animal.
I was a survivor, and I was strong.
I would not be weak, or helpless again.
I would not, could not be broken. Tamed.

The world building once again was wonderfully written and complements the series, rather than overwhelm the non fantasy reader. She's taken those elements from her popular Throne of Glass series and infused them into a passionate and sexy series that caters to the older or more mature young adult reader.

What strikes me most with Sarah J Maas is that her storylines aren't unique as such, but it's how she engages her readers which brings them to life. Love triangles, instant love and angst, she's one of the few authors that can play on tropes and still be widely praised regardless. Despite the villainisation of Tamlin, I really enjoyed the storyline overall especially Rhysand's character development and how he refused to allow Feyre to be victimised. I did struggle with Feyre in the beginning, as a huntress who was headstrong and how she often seemed comfortable being taken care of as it seemed at odds with her character.

But as I turned the final page, I was utterly in love. With Feyre's empowerment, the promise of a devious revenge and of course with Rhysand. Always Rhysand.

[bestmessever]

Omg I am feeling all the feels a d I can not be expected to wait a year to find out what happens. This is so unfair:(