A Court of Mist and Fury is a sequel to last years release A Court of Thorns and Roses. As this is the second in a series it will spoil you for the first book. So if you haven't read that one go and please do because its awesome and then come back and see what this one is about. If you haven't heard about that beauty yet you can find more information about it here.

ACOMAF picks up three months after the first book leaves off. We see our favorites dealing with the aftermath of the trauma they lived with under the mountain. Tamlin struggles to protect where he failed before, Lucien ever supportive at his side. Feyre has severe PTSD triggered by feeling trapped because of her struggles under the mountain and when the book opens Rhysand hasn't yet come to collect in their bargain. There is alot of ignoring the bigger problems of their feelings and it doesnt play well for those we love. We meet a new resident of the Spring Court and get to see the Night court, and meet and slew of new characters that spoilers, you will fall in love with.

To keep this section as non spoilery as possibly we will run down all you can expect to find in this book. You will get serious character development! You will get world building that is amazing across multiple courts. You will get insight into some of the things we saw in book one and a TON of information about the plight that is coming in book three. The beginning is a much slower pace then the second half but its never boring because while the characters are dealing with things you are so invested in their emotional journey, you are with them every step of the way.

There is no sophomore slump here, the story and characters are engaging and the added length of the book between one and two really give you the chance to expand not only on the realm but the characters and their struggles and stories. And none of it feels like filler, it all lends to building up more to come. I give this book a solid 150 out of five stars 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 It as seriously that good!

SPOILERS AHEAD!!!! Turn back now if you dont want a mini gush about what happened in ACOMAF

Can we talk about my sweet baby Rhysand? Like I feel like he needs all the love. And the story of what he did, and how hard he worked to protect his people. And his court... everything is just so so amazing! Ok firstly he not only sets Ferye free but he never tries to cage her again. His family and friends welcome her with open arms. They help her to grow and yet let her help them to rock their plans for a better world. The love and friendships and just, I have no complaints.

The complaints I do have was singular, Tamlin going soooo overboard was not ok. Also I didnt buy he would really give up all he had to try and cage Feyre again. But more importantly, Lucien! I had so much faith in him, and he failed me so hard. Im hoping that with the end of this book he will give in and actually help Feyre, aka the High Lady of the Night Court, in fixing what Tamlin has broken.

Has anyone had a book hangover from ACOMAF? How have you been moving on from this amazing world??

A Court Of Thorns & Roses ~ Non Spoilery Review!

Sarah J Mass is not an author I have ever read before this past week. I have of course heard of her Throne of Glass series but the covers never spoke to me so I picked one up on a kindle sale but there was no burning desire to read it. Now I know that will have to change because I did pick up her new series and its first edition A Court of Thorns and Roses has me completely hooked to her as an author.

A high fantasy novel ACOTAR (as its known on twitter tumblr and to anyone sucked into its fandom) opens painting a bleak but beautiful picture of the world of a girl named Feyre, the caretaker of her family. A sudden change in her circumstance take her not only far from her own home but into a whole new world, one that was pure speculation to Feyre and her family and their community until she sees it with her own two eyes.

The story is compelling from beginning to end and like most fantasy books the world building can give you this beautiful lyrical language that can make you smile and break your heart. The world building, not only of the human realm but the other realms we get to see are amazing, and each one has its own vibe and feel and beautifully painted landscapes. You get drawn into this world you can only wish was real, and you pine for it when you close the book.

And the cast we get to meet! They are amazing, interesting, they have layers and you want to know more about them. When you meet Tamlin, Lucien and Rhysand you cant help but want to know more. They are dynamic and the way they, and the world are revealed to you, you cant help but want for more.

This book is so enthralling and entrancing. It takes on this story so beyond the one that is billed. You think your just walking into a Beauty and the Beast retelling and what you get is this glimpse into another world. Where Fea rule and you see their society, you see politics and passion and love and anger... and its all so amazing you cant wait for more.

I gave this book a solid 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 and have already started the sequel. You can find more about ACOTAR here and about the secnd in the trilogy, A Court Of Mist and Fury here.