britwalsh16's review against another edition
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
I really did like this book, there’s not much of a plot, but it’s just a short story about how everyone is doing after the war & the events in the first 3 books. I liked being able to see how everyone is doing after their HEA, but you could still see how much they were all struggling with the war & everything that happened.
I would still recommend it even though it doesn’t necessarily add much to the the series as a whole; it was a fun little read.
I would still recommend it even though it doesn’t necessarily add much to the the series as a whole; it was a fun little read.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcohol and Sexual content
Moderate: Grief
Minor: Addiction, Death of parent, Alcoholism, Mental illness, Death, War, and Violence
josiee's review against another edition
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Toxic friendship, Adult/minor relationship, Grief, Pregnancy, Sexual harassment, Death of parent, Panic attacks/disorders, Self harm, Sexism, Violence, Addiction, Alcoholism, Cursing, Mental illness, Misogyny, Alcohol, Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Injury/Injury detail, Rape, Ableism, Homophobia, Physical abuse, Death, Emotional abuse, Slavery, Stalking, Toxic relationship, and Vomit
luminescify's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
This was a much needed breath of fresh air after the chaos and upset that was Wings and Ruin. I guess the name should've been a giveaway, right?
It was lovely seeing the Inner Circle relax and enjoy the Winter Solstice. I adore Feyre and Rhy's relationship and enjoyed watching it bloom even further than in previous books. Her sisters drive me absolutely bonkers - at least Elaine is somewhat tolerable in this book. I just need her to forget about Greyson and move on. Nesta on the other hand...girl I get it but PLEASE. I can't deal with this.
I loved how cozy this was and eeee I loved the ending so much I'm still so emotional thinking about it. I'm excited to finally move onto Silver Flames to see how this ends for now.
It was lovely seeing the Inner Circle relax and enjoy the Winter Solstice. I adore Feyre and Rhy's relationship and enjoyed watching it bloom even further than in previous books. Her sisters drive me absolutely bonkers - at least Elaine is somewhat tolerable in this book. I just need her to forget about Greyson and move on. Nesta on the other hand...girl I get it but PLEASE. I can't deal with this.
I loved how cozy this was and eeee I loved the ending so much I'm still so emotional thinking about it. I'm excited to finally move onto Silver Flames to see how this ends for now.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content and Grief
Minor: Mental illness and War
lulusreads's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Cozy, emotional, beautiful
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief
Moderate: Animal death
Minor: War, Pregnancy, and Sexism
annick's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
2.0
On the fence. Not sure I recommend it. I like the humour.
Some of it feels silly and inadequate (“solid diamonds” as if diamonds aren’t already always solid !). And some of it reflects sjm unable to demonstrate nuance of diplomatic negotiations (R talking with T)
Some of it feels silly and inadequate (“solid diamonds” as if diamonds aren’t already always solid !). And some of it reflects sjm unable to demonstrate nuance of diplomatic negotiations (R talking with T)
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Death, Deadnaming, and Grief
banscout's review against another edition
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
a nice little bridge between the absolute insanity that was acowar and the next book acosf. i'm so excited to continue into the next book, and this was a sweet break that tied together loose ends before shifting narratives. i also really liked the developments in certain characters and how those developments were so expertly written. sjm you have my respects always
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Eating disorder, Alcohol, Alcoholism, and Grief
Minor: Death of parent
chloelj27's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcohol
Moderate: Sexual content, Grief, Injury/Injury detail, and Abandonment
beckyyreadss's review against another edition
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I wanted to read this book as I've never read any of Sarah J. Maas’s work and I was interested to see what the hype was all about. I was kindly gifted this series and Throne of Glass, I've enjoyed the series so far and I loved A Court of Wings and Ruin - I know people say that A Court of Silver Flames is better, but this little book was so sweet and cute.
This book has multiple points of views including Feyre, Rhysand, Cassian and Morrigan. They are all really busy rebuilding the Night Court and the vastly altered world beyond, recovering from the war that changed everything. But the Winter Solstice is finally approaching and with it, the joy of a hard-earned reprieve. Yet even the festive atmosphere can’t keep the shadows of the past from looming. As Feyre navigates her first Winter Solstice as High Lady, her concern for those dearest to her deepens. They have more wounds than she anticipated-scares that will have a far-reaching impact on the future of their court.
This book does nothing to the plot, if you are looking for an extremely plotful storyline don’t look here. It was a little book with everyone getting used to living in the Winter Court. And shopping and the romance and tension brewing between the gang and the town that Rhys and Feyre look after. I liked seeing the additional chapters from Cassian and Mor and would have loved for more additional POVs from the other guys including Lucien settling in his new house. Nesta is clearly the main character in this book and would have loved for her to have some additional POVs and know how she was feeling.
You definitely know how they are all going to live happily ever after and if it wasn’t for the additional POV, it would be 3 stars.
This book has multiple points of views including Feyre, Rhysand, Cassian and Morrigan. They are all really busy rebuilding the Night Court and the vastly altered world beyond, recovering from the war that changed everything. But the Winter Solstice is finally approaching and with it, the joy of a hard-earned reprieve. Yet even the festive atmosphere can’t keep the shadows of the past from looming. As Feyre navigates her first Winter Solstice as High Lady, her concern for those dearest to her deepens. They have more wounds than she anticipated-scares that will have a far-reaching impact on the future of their court.
This book does nothing to the plot, if you are looking for an extremely plotful storyline don’t look here. It was a little book with everyone getting used to living in the Winter Court. And shopping and the romance and tension brewing between the gang and the town that Rhys and Feyre look after. I liked seeing the additional chapters from Cassian and Mor and would have loved for more additional POVs from the other guys including Lucien settling in his new house. Nesta is clearly the main character in this book and would have loved for her to have some additional POVs and know how she was feeling.
You definitely know how they are all going to live happily ever after and if it wasn’t for the additional POV, it would be 3 stars.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief and Sexual content
Minor: War
smkelly1997's review
emotional
hopeful
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
This book was far slower than the rest of ACOTAR series but it was still enjoyable. It seemed to provide a building of hope. As always, the writing was beautiful
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicidal thoughts, Grief, Death of parent, and Sexual content
sarah_speaks's review
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Grief
Minor: Death of parent, War, and Death