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

A Court of Mist and Fury

Sarah J. Maas

A Court of Thorns and Roses, #2

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing

Published Date: May 3, 2016

Genres: Fantasy, Romance, Fiction

626 Pages / 16 Hours 49 Minutes

Date Read: May 3-June 4, 2025

Format: 🎧

Source: Audible

Keep in mind this is a continuation of a series and by discussing this, you may encounter spoilers if you have not read the previous book. As always, if you prefer a spoiler free review please read my quick review instead of the in depth review below.

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About the Book

Feyre has returned to the Spring Court with Tamlin and Lucian. Feyre's entire plan hangs on her ability to deceive those closest to her in the court. With the impending war looming over them, allies will be made and tested. Our High Fae must figure out who they can trust to protect their courts and families.

Quick Review (Spoiler Free)

It has been a REALLY long time since a book made me feel so many emotions. And even longer for a book to MAKE ME CRY!! It took me an hour to listen to the last 23 mins of the book because I had to keep pausing it to cope with what was happening.

I’m still amazed at the detail within this world SJM created. I wasn’t sure if I would like Rhys in book one but holy moly do I ever like him now. This is definitely going on my favorites list.

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Now, let's get into the details!!

The storyline is honestly really good. I enjoy the multiple moving parts aspect as things are moving between each of the courts, the king’s realm, and the human world. It definitely does a good job showing that there is still stuff going on in the background while you are reading about the current location.

I really enjoyed seeing all the characters bonding and growing in different ways with each other (easiest way to say it without spoilers). The ending of this book. My, oh my. I was not ready for it. I really wasn’t prepared. And I’m honestly very pleasantly surprised that I have avoided 10 years worth of spoilers for this because when I finished it, I had raw and true emotional feelings about it. I loved it.

Narration Comments

This is the first time I’ve ever listened to a dramatized adaptation of an audiobook. I really enjoyed it. I love listening to books while I’m driving or while I’m working around the house. I find myself having to replay chapters of the books I’m listening to depending on how the narrator reads. With this adaptation and all the different voices, I was able to retain everything without having to go back and listen. In my opinion, the dialogue flows much nicer together even while the main character still does the narration. I didn’t feel like any of the characters voices were forced or cringe. They all did a great job. I was very hesitant that it would be cheesy but I actually really enjoyed it.

Also, I found this picture on Pinterest and I cannot stop laughing because of Tamlin's representation in this book. I think some of you might find it funny too:

I linked the creator's Instagram to the photo if you would like to show her some love.

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