Review: A Court of Mist and Fury: A Fantasy That Hits Right in the Feels.
ISBN 10- 9781526641144
Publisher- Bloomsbury Publishing
Release Date- 22 April 2016
Author- Sarah J. Mass
Okay, so if you are into fantasy that hits you right in the feels and keeps you hooked, A Court of Mist and Fury by Sarah J. Maas is surely one you don’t want to miss. I just finished it, and let me tell you, it’s one of those books that stays with you long after you turn the last page. However, you know Feyre’s been through a lot, but in this one, If you’ve read the first book.
The Struggles of Feyre
The book picks up where we left off. Feyre’s back in the Spring Court with Tamlin, but effects are not as perfect as they feel. She’s floundering with some major emotional baggage from everything she went through under the mountain. She’s dealing with agonies, guilt, and just a lot of internal chaos. It’s tough to read at times because you can feel how lost she is, but it’s real, and it makes you root for her to get better.
The Introduction of Rhysand
Also, Rhysand comes by, and effects surely take a turn. I was kind of iffy about him in the first book, but wow, Maas really brings him to life then. He’s not just the mysterious, brassy joe he sounded to be ahead. He’s also incredibly caring and probative, in a way that’s so different from Tamlin. It’s like he understands what Feyre needs before she indeed knows it herself. There’s surely some serious chemistry between them, but it’s further than just the love. Rhysand gives Feyre the space to grow, and you can see her sluggishly start to rediscover herself and the strength she didn’t indeed know she had.
The Frustration with Tamlin
Now, let’s talk about Tamlin for a moment. I don’t know about you, but I started getting really frustrated with him in this book. It’s clear that he loves Feyre, but his need to control her and shield her from everything becomes stifling. It’s tough to watch because you can tell he’s trying to cover her, but it’s doing the exact contrary. Feyre needs freedom, and Tamlin can’t give that to her. I felt bad for him, but at the same time, you can’t help but root for Feyre to make her own choices, even if it means stepping down from him.
Feyre’s Growth and Transformation
What I loved most about this book, however, was watching Feyre grow. It’s not just about her mending from the trauma; it’s about her chancing her power, her voice, and realizing she deserves to make opinions for herself. The emotional growth was just as thrilling to me as the magical battles and grand moments.
More Than Just Fantasy: The Themes of Self-Discovery and Strength
This book isn’t just about love or fantasy. It’s about self-discovery, commission, and realizing you’re stronger than you think. However, A Court of Mist and Fury will surely keep you on the edge of your seat, If you liked the first book. It’s got everything—magic, drama, violent connections, and plenty of moments that make you think, “Wow, I needed to read this.” Maas really knows how to keep you engaged while going deep into the characters’ emotional journeys.
I actually could not put this book down, and I’m enough sure you won’t moreover.
About the Author: Sarah J. Maas
Sarah J. Mass is an amazing author who writes fantasy books that pull right into their world. she is very well known for her series “Thorne of Glass” and “The Court Of Thorns and Roses”.
Her Stories are full of magic, adventure, and the characters you fell love in with or hate them but can’t help them. she has a way of making you emotional for a character and that’s what makes her book so special.
when she is not writing, Sarah enjoying spending her time with her dog. she is one of those authors who keeps surprising her readers by her incredible stories, and i can not wait to see what she comes up with next.
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