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

by Sarah J. Maas

[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.