Becca Reviews: A Court of Mist and Fury by Sarah J. Maas

Feyre is big time struggling with PTSD post her trauma Under the Mountain. She is now home and safe at the Spring Court but she feels incredibly alone and isolated. Tamlin does not support her at all, whether to give her space or because of his own PTSD I'm not sure.

The way the abuse within the relationship is portrayed is done thoughtfully and heartbreakingly. Tamlin doesn't see his actions as abusive and is blinded by his desire to protect. Feyre's claustrophobia and abandonment is written in a very captivating way, and you can feel her pain.

Feyre becomes suspicious as Rhysand still hasn't come to claim her yet as a part of their bargain, she spends 1 week with him a month. We approach a big event that the Court has been preparing for for weeks and just as it is about to begin Rhysand drops in and claims Feyre must uphold her side of the bargain - but all is not as it seems!

I am a huge fan of the idea of Feyre and Rhysand's 'bond' through which they can 'communicate'. It leads to many instances of Feyre accidentally shouting down the bond and both of them feeling each others emotions.

Feyre learns the Night Court is in fact a beautiful place, and not terrifying like Under the Mountain.

Their relationship forms and grows in a very interesting and captivating way. You can still feel Feyre's anger and wariness toward Rhysand for a long time. They have convincing character arcs as individuals and as a pair.

Things do take a turn for the spicy in this instalment of Maas's tale in Prythian - this may not be for everyone. I will note the spiciness didn't have the same violent undertones they had in the ACOTAR which was a pleasant reprieve.

Feyre (darling) is less annoying in this instalment of the series, hurray! She is less pick me and more damaged heroine coming to terms with her new reality. She has already changed so much, literally and figuratively and we see her character development make huge moves (in the right direction, I think?).

I love the element of chosen family between Rhysand, Mor, Azriel, and Cassian. We see very little of Feyre's father and sisters in this book but away from the pressures of her family and the Spring Court she starts to form her own friendships and bonds.

I will say, Feyre's feet are still barking...so are her legs, arms, head, anything that hurts at any given time is 'barking'...please Maas no more.

So, Tamlin is so frustrating and I would be happy to see the back of him. I want more from Lucien. I'm excited to see what unfolds at Velaris and the Night Court.

This book was infinitely better than ACOTAR which seems to be the general consensus from all readers. I do worry Maas is now setting us up for a fall with the new friendships and romances but we shall see!

Read: 24/09/2024

Published: 03/05/2016

ISBN: 1635575583

Price: £6.99 (GBP)