A Court of Wings and Ruin Review

Rating: 5/5

I was interested in Prythian when i read A Court of Thorns and Roses. I was completely captivated and it's no surprise that here I am reviewing, A Court of Mist and Fury.

This book is one of those sequels that somehow makes the first book a set up for something bigger. Feyre has grown up since ACOTAR's start. She has been deeply affected by what happened under the mountain and is now trying to cope with the emotions that it brought. Despite her pain, Feyre's healing and finding herself was my favorite parts of the book.

Then, of course, there is Rhysand.

I already loved him in the first book, but this book is making me see why people are crazy about him. Rhysand is still sarcastic, arrogant, and annoying to boot, but for the first time, we see past the layers of them to get to know the man. He and Feyre's friendship feels like the relationship with Tamlin was a joke.

Speaking of Tamlin…

Where is the boy that I fell for in the first book?

I knew that Feyre must be protected after all she had suffered, but the protection of Tamlin felt more and more like confinement. Feyre's gradual discontent with all her surrounding people's conduct and mood was both disheartening and upsetting to read. When Rhysand finally got his act together, I was screaming at Feyre to pack her things and go to the night court.

But most of all what I enjoyed about this book was that Feyre changed. She doesn't have to be powerful all of a sudden because the story makes her so. She has to work through her trauma, determine what she wants, and understand that she can choose what she wants. Her time towards independence was more satisfying than just being able to watch her grow as a fighter.

And then we meet the Night Court.

Yep, I want to move there!

The characters and the Night Court added so much character to the book. Mor is one of my favourites and I enjoyed getting to know her more. Amren remains terrifying and mysterious. Then there is Cassian and Azriel, with totally different vibes. Many parts of the story were dark, but the friendship between them kept it warm.

I simply enjoyed reading about how Maas created a dystopian world. A Court of Mist and Fury is a lot wider than the first book, giving us a much greater insight into Prythian. We gain an insight into the politics, the history and the danger facing the courts. The book is able to strike the right balance between romance, friendship, trauma, politics and fantasy.

And that ending?

I was not prepared.

Everything I wanted the first book to be, was a Court of Mist and Fury. Character development was better, relationships were deeper, the world was much richer, and Feyre is starting to get it that her life is hers.

Five big stars!

Yes, I am looking forward to the next book.