A Court of Silver Flames by Sarah J Maas
Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/5
So, I finally read the latest book in the ACOTAR series. It took me a while to work up the interest to read it because A Court of Silver Flames focuses on Nesta, a character I never liked in the series. However, ACOSF has changed my mind entirely about the misunderstood female fae. ACOSF was gorgeous. Nesta’s trauma and healing journey left me emotionally exhausted by the end of the book. I cried at least three times while reading.
One of my favorite parts (and one of the most heartbreaking) of ACOSF is finally seeing why Nesta was so quick to attack and push others away. Her self-loathing gave me some clarity on Nesta’s actions but also made me sympathize with her. The inner workings of her mind opened a new place in my heart for Nesta, which made her inner turmoil even more saddening. It was inspiring to see Nesta become a warrior, acknowledge her mistakes, and move past them. I was so proud of Nesta by the end of ACOSF.
Another favorite of mine was the friendship and sisterhood Nesta finds in two new characters, Gwyn and Emerie. It was nice to see Nesta loosen up and find true friendship. I loved that they gossiped and connected over smutty books. Their conversations and jokes with one another never failed to make me smile. Nesta, Gwyn, and Emerie’s training to become Valkyries was amazing! I was full of pride seeing them anointed as full-fledged Valkyries. I can’t wait to see more of Gwyn, the fierce and musical sweetheart, and Emerie, the strong and teasing Illyrian, in future books.
Of course, I can’t review ACOSF without discussing Cassian and Nesta’s spicy relationship. Seeing a 500+ year-old Illyrian warrior nervous around a baby fae was hilarious. The banter between Nesta and Cassian always left a smile on my face. It was beyond entertaining to see two dominant characters meet their match. If you don’t like smut, this may not be the book for you because the sexual tension…and later activities will overwhelm you. The chemistry between Nesta and Cassian lit the pages on fire. But it wasn’t sex that made their relationship so intimate. The emotions Nesta finally revealed to Cassian made me love them as a couple. The moment they both let down their walls and opened up to each other was stunning. I love Nessian!
I had to mention a new favorite character from ACOSF… the House of Wind. Yes, a house. The House has a personality of its own, and I loved seeing how caring it was towards Nesta. My girl Nesta needed a friend to support her, and the House was the first. Sarah J. Maas is a genius. How she made me love a house…I will never understand.
I loved A Court of Silver Flames, and, as always, I recommend everyone read the ACOTAR series so you can experience the wonders, magic, and emotional rollercoaster that Sarah J. Maas has created.
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