A review by battibatt
A Court of Mist and Fury, by Sarah J. Maas

challenging medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.0

I really wanted to like this book more but, like it's predecessor, the relationship dynamics leave a bad taste in my mouth. The plot twists from the first book are really satisfying, but the "mates" stuff is really uncomfortable and doesn't fit in with the lush fantasy of the rest of the book. 

That being said I'll probably continue reading the series. I like the characters and the fantasy elements are generally well done. I like that this is a ya book that doesn't shy from violence, but it also doesn't relish violence either.

I'll continue to fast forward through the "mates" stuff and many of the sex scenes, but that isn't a total deal breaker for me. 
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