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marleen420's review against another edition
dark
emotional
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content and Pregnancy
Minor: Alcoholism, Miscarriage, Suicidal thoughts, Torture, and Pregnancy
bookwookie's review
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
inspiring
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
I’m not even sure what to say about this book. I started my entire re-read of ACOTAR for the one reason of being able to read this book and remember what was going on. I found myself through the other books growing bored of Feyre’s story, and I knew I would love Nestas- and I did. I loved how she learned that she was worthy of love and worthy of everything she wished for in life. I adored Gwyn and Emerie, and I know I’ll be watching out for them in later books. I’m glad that SJM added them in because it shows that recovery and learning to live yourself can’t come just through a romantic relationship, you need other people around you as well. Going off of that, I appreciated the focus the book had on side characters, like Elain and Lucien and Eris- I hope we learn more about Eris in the future cause he’s so fascinating to me!!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual assault and Pregnancy
miss_berry315's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.5
I have been holding on to hope for Nesta for 3.1 books and finally got the payoff in ACOSF! She was so damn stubborn for so long and her mental gymnastics was so frustrating to read. But I always knew that deep down she was just full of all the pain she pushed down and down her whole life.
I cannot even really put into words how much her journey in this book meant to me. Her found family with Gwyn and Emerie, the other priestesses who joined the Valkyrie training - I have never been so empowered and inspired to find my own strength and power. The last few chapters had me cheering for them, crying with them, and loving every second!!
SJM really turned up the 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️ in this book!!
I'm starting to think Rhys lied to Feyre about the whole wingspan thing 👀
Cassian is everything. I loved the relationship building, everything felt so true to their characters and built naturally. I do feel like it was a bit excessive at times, but it mostly made sense for Nesta's arc and growth.
I could have done without the pregnancy storyline tbh. I didn't feel like it added to the story, Rhys became overbearing and overprotective in a way that felt out of character for him, and I didn't like that he was always preaching that Feyre had a choice in everything, but then decided to just not tell her about the risks of her pregnancy so she could have control over her own body. I also didn't really like them dealing with yet another close call with death, like, once was fine but 3 times now is excessive. I wish too that Nesta was able to keep her power, but I understand why they got taken away (the sacrifice for the people she loved, the wrapping up of the issue of people wanting to use her as a weapon, her own fears of being out of control with it etc) I just feel like she was nerfed as soon as she found her power.
Also feel a little disappointed she didn't get to the top of Ramiel as well, that would have been icing on the cake, though I know it meant a whole lot more for Emerie and Gwyn to get there together!
So looking forward to the next book! It cannot come out fast enough!
I know it's rumored to be Elain focused, but I really hope we get focus on Azriel and Mor as well! I am all in for a Mor/Emerie storyline!
SJM really turned up the 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️ in this book!!
Cassian is everything. I loved the relationship building, everything felt so true to their characters and built naturally. I do feel like it was a bit excessive at times, but it mostly made sense for Nesta's arc and growth.
I could have done without the pregnancy storyline tbh. I didn't feel like it added to the story, Rhys became overbearing and overprotective in a way that felt out of character for him, and I didn't like that he was always preaching that Feyre had a choice in everything, but then decided to just not tell her about the risks of her pregnancy so she could have control over her own body. I also didn't really like them dealing with yet another close call with death, like, once was fine but 3 times now is excessive. I wish too that Nesta was able to keep her power, but I understand why they got taken away (the sacrifice for the people she loved, the wrapping up of the issue of people wanting to use her as a weapon, her own fears of being out of control with it etc) I just feel like she was nerfed as soon as she found her power.
Also feel a little disappointed she didn't get to the top of Ramiel as well, that would have been icing on the cake, though I know it meant a whole lot more for Emerie and Gwyn to get there together!
So looking forward to the next book! It cannot come out fast enough!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gore, Mental illness, Murder, Violence, Sexual content, Alcohol, Blood, and Death
Moderate: Pregnancy, Sexual assault, and Rape
Minor: Torture
_hannahbo's review
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
This is the best one of the series. While I’ve enjoyed all the other books immensely (except the first one cause UGH) this one holds a special place. To center on healing and allowing yourself to believe you are worthy is a strong choice in the midst of chaos and potential war. To let yourself find your family when you believe you’re not worth one, is the hardest choice to make. Because it means choosing to stay and fight.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Religious bigotry, Emotional abuse, Death of parent, Rape, Alcoholism, Physical abuse, Pregnancy, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, and Suicidal thoughts
lil_goblin's review
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Murder, Alcohol, Pregnancy, Sexual content, War, and Blood
jenjones83's review
adventurous
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
I knew this book would be a smut book, I’d been warned. However, I was not prepared for the amount of sex in this book. Easily over half of it is straight porn. That said I loved the story, Nesta’s friends, the House of Wind, Nedra’s journey to finding herself, and the humor. I feel like not having full chapter sex scenes every two pages would have made this a better book and a shorter read. Great story, but be prepared when you read.
Content Warnings
Graphic: War, Emotional abuse, Torture, Kidnapping, Suicidal thoughts, Rape, Sexual violence, and Sexual content
Moderate: Death of parent, Physical abuse, Murder, Pregnancy, Death, Drug abuse, Emotional abuse, and Abandonment
avacyn731's review
adventurous
challenging
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual assault, Rape, Violence, Pregnancy, Mental illness, Sexism, Grief, Alcoholism, Sexual violence, and Sexual content
glund_01's review
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Injury/Injury detail, Sexual content, Violence, and Blood
Moderate: Misogyny, Rape, Alcoholism, and Sexual assault
Minor: Pregnancy, Suicidal thoughts, and Death of parent
hannahmcguireauthor's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
This book made me love new characters, but hate old ones. I loved some parts, but certain lines detracted from Nesta's journey and I found myself hung up on those flaws. Certain plot points weren't able to make me suspend my disbelief. I will continue the series, but this book felt like a means to an end. I loved Nesta, but perhaps if some lines or scenes were cut, it would have been a stronger story.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Abandonment, Medical trauma, Grief, Alcoholism, Rape, Sexual harassment, Pregnancy, Sexual assault, Sexism, Alcohol, Addiction, Sexual content, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual violence, Death of parent, Suicidal thoughts, and Gaslighting
hereiskyra's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
Holy cow did that book give me whiplash. At first I genuinely considered it a chore. At least the first 15% of this book, I couldn’t wait for it to be over. I think I had such a positive attachment to Cassian alteady and such a negative view of Nesta that I genuinely could not see myself cheering for them.
That changed in a matter of like one chapter. I got a glimpse of that chemistry and it just kept getting better and better from there. Don’t get me wrong, I still wanted to smack Nesta in the forehead from time and time and say “what the hell are you doing, stupid?,” but honestly the two of them make sense and I feel like the amount of pain and time it too for them to make it work made their bond even stronger.
I was surprised how much I grew to understand and empathize with her over the course of this book. I really had a strong dislike, borderline hatred for her when I started… but, of course, trauma and the building of defense mechanisms can tend to harden a person over time and I think that’s untimately what happened to her. And she needed the right person to soften her just a little bit and allow for some trust so she could let down her guard a little. It was some of the best character development I’ve seen.
When she wielded all of the powerful things at once to save her sister, who let’s be honest - she’s been horrible to for most of her life, it gutted me. I didn’t think this book was going to make me emotional but there I was crying over what was essentially my least favorite character for 4 books.
And we’re not even going to touch on Feyre and Rhys and how utterly terrified I was for them for 15% of this book. Thanks, SJM!
And boy… this one was spicyyyyyy. 🥵
These two were horny (and dirty) as hell and I was here for it! The tension and the build up was perfect. And I loved the chemistry they had.
This series was a ride and a half. I LOVE two of these books with all my heart… I like one… and the other two almost put me to sleep. So, it’s not going to be my favorite series of all time (but I’ll definitely read the next when it come out 😉), but I enjoyed it a lot and I see the magic and the charm in it. I loved so many of the characters and the world they live in. I will miss it!
Tropes:
Forced Proximity
Friends-with-Benefits to Lovers
Spice:
3.5 🌶️
Content Warnings
Graphic: Injury/Injury detail, Violence, and Sexual assault
Moderate: Pregnancy and Miscarriage