Book Review :: A Court of Mist and Fury, by Sarah J Maas

A Court of Mist and Fury by Sarah J. Maas
ISBN: 140885788X
Series: A Court of Thorns and Roses #2
Also in this series: A Court of Frost and Starlight
Published by Bloomsbury
on 2016-05-03
Genres: Fantasy, Young Adult
Pages: 626
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Feyre is immortal.

After rescuing her lover Tamlin from a wicked Faerie Queen, she returns to the Spring Court possessing the powers of the High Fae. But Feyre cannot forget the terrible deeds she performed to save Tamlin's people - nor the bargain she made with Rhysand, High Lord of the feared Night Court.

As Feyre is drawn ever deeper into Rhysand's dark web of politics and passion, war is looming and an evil far greater than any queen threatens to destroy everything Feyre has fought for. She must confront her past, embrace her gifts and decide her fate.

She must surrender her heart to heal a world torn in two.

Last updated on 25 September 2023

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What is A Court of Mist and Fury by Sarah J. Maas about?

A Court of Mist and Fury continues the story of Feyre. She’s been through a lot, stuff that’s hard for any regular person to handle. Now, she’s got some superpowers and a really long life thanks to the High Fae, but she can’t forget the tough things she did to save Tamlin and his crew.

She’s about to marry Tamlin, but nightmares and terror are all that she feels. On top of that, she’s torn between two worlds: one where she keeps her bargain with Rhysand, the High Lord of the Night Court, and another where she resides in the Spring Court with Tamlin.

With her decision made, we follow Feyre to the Night Court, far north of where her story started on the human side of the wall and then into the Spring Court. What she expects is darkness, horror, and cruelty. What she gets is a band of solid friendship, a magical court of stars and beauty, and an unexpected longing to stay.

Amidst politics, passion, and immense power, a looming evil threatens all. The King of Hybern across the sea is plotting, and now the High Lords of Prythian need Feyre’s newly discovered powers to stop what will only be a disaster. But first, she must harness her abilities, mend her fractured soul, and determine the path she wishes to forge.

As Feyre works together with High Lord Rhysand and his friends (Cassian, Azriel, Amren, and Morrigan) they set in motion a plan that will stop the King of Hybern … whatever it takes.

“To the people who look at the stars and wish, Rhys.” Rhys clinked his glass against mine. “To the stars who listen— and the dreams that are answered.”

My thoughts on A Court of Mist and Fury 

The year was 2016. I had just Shelved A Court of Mist and Fury on my Want to Read shelf on Goodreads, knowing full well I hadn’t read the first in the series, A Court of Thorns and Roses. Fast forward to the year 2019. Sophie from Sofillyletters and I challenged each other to read a book that we liked, and she chose ACOTAR for me. So I finally read it and loved it.

Fast forward to the year 2021. And, having spent many years on my shelf, I decided it was time to pick up ACOMAF. And I’m annoyed I waited so long.

Much like all other books by Sarah J Maas, I was hooked into the story once again. A Court of Mist and Fury was everything I expected and more.

One of my favourite additions from the first in the series was that of Rhysand’s friends. Rhysand himself is featured quite a lot in the first book, but it’s only when we follow Feyre to the Night Court that we meet his motley crew. And they are some of the best characters ever written. Hands down.

Besides Maas’ wonderful character formation, I adore the world she’s created. The idea of fae courts with ‘themes’ is superb, and while I loved discovering them in the A Court of Thorns and Roses, in this second book we learn more about them and how each it is different.

Rumour has it A Court of Mist and Fury is the best in the series, so while I’m definitely going to pick up the third, A Court of Wings and Ruin I might just wait a while and bask in the wonders that was this book.

I would love to know though: have you read this series? Who is your favourite character? What’s your court?