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cscharfway's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
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
3.5
Compared to the previous books in the series, this one was pretty dull; it’s the transition book, from the war with Hybern from the first books of the series to the wrapping up of loose ends that I imagine will come up in the last book.
There was a lot of talking and reflecting about the horrors of battle and how the characters remain scarred, physically and emotionally, from it. The book is more of a chance to share their current mindset after this horrific event and how their relationships are affected by it.
Rhys and Feyre’s relationship is still lovely- not very realistic because they face no challenges or drama, but still very sweet.
There was almost no mention of Mor’s revelation from last book as well, something I wish had been delved into deeper- hopefully it will in the next book.
There was a lot of talking and reflecting about the horrors of battle and how the characters remain scarred, physically and emotionally, from it. The book is more of a chance to share their current mindset after this horrific event and how their relationships are affected by it.
Rhys and Feyre’s relationship is still lovely- not very realistic because they face no challenges or drama, but still very sweet.
There was almost no mention of Mor’s revelation from last book as well, something I wish had been delved into deeper- hopefully it will in the next book.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content and Grief
mrs_v's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Shortest of the series. A time of peace and celebration of the Winter Solstice
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
snitcheye177's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
gabbyeleene's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content, Grief, and Alcohol
Moderate: Death of parent
Minor: Pregnancy and War
lizziaha's review against another edition
2.0
how do you write a holiday special and somehow miss all the things that make holidays special??
I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again but intentionally marginalizing your characters just so that your non-marginalized main characters can get brownie points for liberating their inferiors is disgusting and completely uninteresting as a plot point. Genuinely so tired of the whole plot line of Rhys and cassian trying to integrate women into the fighting force. It MIGHT work if they had any kind of interaction with the women AND if there was literally any reason for misogyny to exist in the fae but they don’t and there’s not.
I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again but intentionally marginalizing your characters just so that your non-marginalized main characters can get brownie points for liberating their inferiors is disgusting and completely uninteresting as a plot point. Genuinely so tired of the whole plot line of Rhys and cassian trying to integrate women into the fighting force. It MIGHT work if they had any kind of interaction with the women AND if there was literally any reason for misogyny to exist in the fae but they don’t and there’s not.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Misogyny, Sexism, Sexual content, and War
olivebeans23's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
relaxing
slow-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
4.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Minor: Alcoholism, Violence, and Pregnancy
kassidyreads's review
emotional
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Minor: Sexism, Grief, Alcohol, War, and Injury/Injury detail
riettecawthorn's review against another edition
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.0
A Court of Frost and Starlight by Sarah J Maas - Book 3.5 in the ACOTAR series.
While this was definitely not my favourite book in the series, it was an easy read and quite welcome after AOWAR. I enjoyed the multiple point of views and it felt like I got to know the characters even better. It was nice to look into the regular everyday of the character’s lives and them preparing for the winter solstice after all the events that had taken place in the previous book.
Yes, I will reread the book because I did enjoy it and I will reread them all.
While this was definitely not my favourite book in the series, it was an easy read and quite welcome after AOWAR. I enjoyed the multiple point of views and it felt like I got to know the characters even better. It was nice to look into the regular everyday of the character’s lives and them preparing for the winter solstice after all the events that had taken place in the previous book.
Yes, I will reread the book because I did enjoy it and I will reread them all.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
elffrommars's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Ehhhh...
It's a cute slice of life, likely to tie up Feyre's storyline so that the narrative can focus on other characters. It's cute, but also kinda empty and frustrating, because there is obviously more story to tell yet the author wants to focus on a new romance since the main one is now established and not providing as much of a thrill for the reader. Her storyline is sloppily tied up with a promise of an attempt at conceiving -- which feels rushed and unnecessary to a seasoned reader.
The mistakes are obvious, and it is a nice cozy read, but kind of a cheap transition, if you ask me.
It's a cute slice of life, likely to tie up Feyre's storyline so that the narrative can focus on other characters. It's cute, but also kinda empty and frustrating, because there is obviously more story to tell yet the author wants to focus on a new romance since the main one is now established and not providing as much of a thrill for the reader. Her storyline is sloppily tied up with a promise of an attempt at conceiving -- which feels rushed and unnecessary to a seasoned reader.
The mistakes are obvious, and it is a nice cozy read, but kind of a cheap transition, if you ask me.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
karen_lo's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
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? It's complicated
5.0
I really enjoyed this one. It warmed my heart after the turmoil of the previous book.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content and Grief
Moderate: Death and Death of parent
Minor: War