A court of mist and fury synopsis

Goodreads Synopsis:

Feyre survived Amarantha’s clutches to return to the Spring Court—but at a steep cost. Though she now has the powers of the High Fae, her heart remains human, and it can’t forget the terrible deeds she performed to save Tamlin’s people.

Nor has Feyre forgotten her bargain with Rhysand, High Lord of the feared Night Court. As Feyre navigates its dark web of politics, passion, and dazzling power, a greater evil looms—and she might be key to stopping it. But only if she can harness her harrowing gifts, heal her fractured soul, and decide how she wishes to shape her future—and the future of a world cleaved in two.

With more than a million copies sold of her beloved Throne of Glass series, Sarah J. Maas’s masterful storytelling brings this second book in her seductive and action-packed series to new heights.

My Rating: 5 Stars

This book. THIS BOOK. The word “intense” does not even begin to cover it, but that’s the best word I can think of, especially when it comes to the ending.

In my review of ACOTAR I mentioned how I wasn’t sure how I felt about Tamlin and Feyre as a couple, but I wasn’t sure how I felt about Rhysand, either. It didn’t take long of me reading this book for me to make up my mind. Team Tamlin, all the way!

Just kidding. Tamlin can go to hell.

When Tamlin tried to lock Feyre in the castle, I wanted to strangle him. And to see her wasting away into nothing because she was so traumatized from what happened under the Mountain was devastating. I couldn’t help but wonder how much Tamlin could even love her if he could watch her waste away like that, and do absolutely nothing to help her. But when Rhys rescued Feyre and brought her to the Night Court, I was relieved. Feyre’s mindset at the beginning of this book was so dark and tortured and I was so worried about her. Staying with Tamlin was so toxic and damaging for her; Rhysand really helped her heal.

I loved watching her learn about her new powers and transition into this badass, independent warrior. And her romance with Rhys was adorable and beautiful. Seeing their healthy relationship form demonstrated just how toxic her relationship with Tamlin was, and the more time she spent with Rhys, the more glad I was that she was away from Tamlin.

When it was revealed that Rhys and Feyre were mates, I was shocked, but I really shouldn’t have been. What was even more surprising was how long Rhys knew that she was his mate, and the fact that he never said anything about it. Even before he knew her, he was dreaming about the drawings she made in her little house in her village. And after she was Turned, when it locked in for him, and he still didn’t say anything, even when she was going to marry Tamlin. All of this was just further proof that Rhys has Feyre’s best interests at heart, and he is a thousand times better for her than Tamlin ever was. And seeing how happy she always was around him brought a smile to my face as I was reading.

And the ending! Sarah has a way of messing me up with the endings of these books. So much happened. I knew that things were going just too smoothly, especially when so little of the book was left. They were convinced that their plan would work, and I was stressed out the whole time, waiting for something to go wrong. And sure enough.

When Elain and Nesta were revealed, I was taken off guard. I hadn’t expected them to be involved in this, and I was even more surprised and horrified when they were shoved into the Cauldron one by one. I was convinced that there was no way they both would survive. So when Elain was fine, and it was Nesta’s turn, I thought for sure she was going to die. Even though Nesta can be a pain, I’m glad they both survived because that would’ve destroyed Feyre. But watching these two adjust to their new life in the next book is going to be interesting.

Tamlin’s deal with the King of Hybern, basically selling the souls of himself and all of his people, just to get Feyre back to him even after Feyre told him that she didn’t want to come back, was infuriating. But I loved the way Feyre handled it; by unleashing her power and pretending to break free of Rhys’ “control” so everyone could walk away alive. I adore her character and how smart and calculating she can be to protect the people around her. I can’t wait to see her unleash hell in the Spring Court when she goes back with Tamlin. I hope she gets revenge on all of them.

Overall, this book was incredible and it made me feel every emotion, which is a real testament to Sarah’s incredible writing talent.

Let me know what your favorite part of ACOMAF was in the comments!

Happy reading!

Michaela