A Court of Wings and Ruin (Court of Thorns and Roses, #3)

by Sarah J. Maas

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I didn't like the first book very much, while I really enjoyed the second one... this last installment was something in between: so boring but also with some great secondary characters that keep you interested in reading.
I've found the first part in the summer court to be unnecessary (but at least it was interesting because Feyre was kinda evil and manipulative) and the whole central part to be boring, especially the romance between the main couple... the ending managed to save the rating, but barely.
The main problem I had with this book was the main characters: Feyre and Rhysand are just not that interesting anymore... I've never liked Feyre but at least at first she had something to say and in ACOMAF her interactions with Rhysand were full of suspense and tension.
Now they are just cheesy and boring. Every time they referred to each other as "my mate" I wanted to puke honey... I know you are in love, but please STOP THIS NONSENSE.
I also couldn't stand the whole "yay feminism" theme... you can be a strong independent woman even without your mate stating it over and over again! And Rhysand seemed so fake during those scenes, he didn't feel like a person, just a vehicle for the author's beliefs. A writer has to show, not just tell: you can keep saying you are the best feminism supporter in the world, that doesn't make it true though.
I also didn't like the whole "yay, I'm pro gay" theme... we find out that Mor is a lesbian just because she says that to Feyre, nothing else. Saying a character is queer and stop there is just a great missed opportunity.
As I said before, the great strength of this book is its secondary character: Cassian and Azriel are just THE BEST. I just want a prequel about the Illyrian trio now. That's all I need.