{"id":40878,"date":"2019-03-17T08:06:20","date_gmt":"2019-03-17T12:06:20","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.escapistbookblog.com\/?p=40878"},"modified":"2024-09-20T03:33:59","modified_gmt":"2024-09-20T07:33:59","slug":"review-a-court-of-mist-and-fury-a-court-of-thorns-and-roses-2-by-sarah-j-maas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.escapistbookblog.com\/?p=40878","title":{"rendered":"Review: A Court of Mist and Fury (A Court of Thorns and Roses, #2) by Sarah J. Maas"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Review<\/b><\/h4>\n

All the stars!<\/b><\/p>\n

Wow, wow, wow. What a read! Sarah J. Maas has taken this series and tipped it on its head, taking us on a thrilling tourney that twists and turns, shifting the story in unexpected directions and delivering an epic book that I could not put down.<\/p>\n

This is the second book in the A Court of Thorns and Roses<\/i> series, and directly continues on from the first book, so don\u2019t think about reading this one as a standalone.<\/p>\n

Feyre has been left irrevocably changed by her time under the mountain. Mentally, physically and emotionally she isn\u2019t the same person, and though she is praised as a hero, she\u2019s struggling to cope with all that she went through and adjust to the life that has been laid out before her.<\/p>\n

Following on from her life-saving deal with Rhysand, she is now also bound to the Night Court, which brings a fantastic new aspect to the story as her time there introduces us to a whole new world, new politics, and a fantastic bunch of characters.<\/p>\n

With time and support from her new friends, Feyre slowly begins to piece herself back together, forging new alliances, involving herself in political games and intrigue, learning her new powers and how to master them, and finding her place in her new world. And as she explores it all, she starts to figure out who she is and what she wants, and it\u2019s such a thrilling ride!<\/p>\n

I was not a pet, not a doll, not an animal.
\nI was a survivor, and I was strong.
\nI would not be weak, or helpless again
\nI would not, could not be broken. Tamed.<\/i><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Filled with action, adventure, drama, intrigue and suspense, I struggled to put this book down. And despite all of that intensity, it\u2019s also really funny and the dynamics between the characters bring a lot of teasing, laughs and lightness. And yes, it\u2019s romantic\u2026 epically romantic! With everything else that is going on in the story, the love story still manages to stand strong, and I was reading with breathless, spine-tingling anticipation as that all played out.<\/p>\n

I listened to this one as an audiobook and I legit sat in my car in my driveway after returning home from work, unable to move as I was completely sucked into the heartwrenching scenes\u2026 only to listen to them all over again just so that I could fully absorb it. Such is the emotion and intensity of it all. I freaking loved it!<\/p>\n

\u201cI am broken and healing, but every piece of my heart belong to you.\u201d <\/i><\/p>\n

\u201cI look at you and feel like I\u2019m dying. Like I can\u2019t breathe. I\u2019m thinking that I want you so badly I can\u2019t concentrate half the time I\u2019m around you.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n

\u201cThere you are. I’ve been looking for you.<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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Aware of every breath, every movement, I sat in his lap. His hands gently braced my hips as I studied his face. \u201cAnd now I want you to know, Rhysand, that I love you. I want you to know \u2026 \u201d His lips trembled, and I brushed away the tear that escaped down his cheek. \u201cI want you to know,\u201d I whispered, \u201cthat I am broken and healing, but every piece of my heart belongs to you. And I am honored\u2014honored to be your mate.\u201d His arms wrapped around me and he pressed his forehead to my shoulder, his body shaking. I stroked a hand through his silken hair. \u201cI love you,\u201d I said again. I hadn\u2019t dared say the words in my head. \u201cAnd I\u2019d endure every second of it over again so I could find you. And if war comes, we\u2019ll face it. Together. I won\u2019t let them take me from you. And I won\u2019t let them take you from me, either.\u201d Rhys looked up, his face gleaming with tears. He went still as I leaned in, kissing away one tear. Then the other.\u00a0 As he had once kissed away mine. When my lips were wet and salty with them, I pulled back far enough to see his eyes. \u201cYou\u2019re mine,\u201d I breathed.<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

OMGOMGOMG! Even now, that still gives me shivers!!!<\/div><\/div>\n

The pace moves between slow and easy as Feyre discovers her new world, sweet, fun moments as we get to know the characters and enjoy their dynamics, and heartpounding action that is full of excitement, devastating violence and breathtaking surprises. But it\u2019s all perfect! It matches the story perfectly, setting a wonderful tone, all of it dragging you further and further into the magical world as we feel and experience everything right alongside the characters.<\/p>\n

And with more shocking twists thrown in at the end, I\u2019m diving straight into the next book and can\u2019t wait to see where the story goes from here.<\/p>\n

\u201cTo the people who look at the stars and wish\u2026.”
\nRhys clinked his glass against mine. \u201cTo the stars who listen\u2014 and the dreams that are answered.\u201d<\/i><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

I freaking loved it \u2013 5 stars!<\/p>\n

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A Court of Thorns and Roses<\/strong><\/h4>\n

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A Court of Thorns and Roses (#1)
\n<\/strong>Review<\/a>
\nBuy:\u00a0 Amazon \u00a0<\/a>|\u00a0 Paperback\u00a0<\/a> |\u00a0 Audio<\/a><\/p>\n

A Court of Mist and Fury (#2)
\n<\/strong>Review<\/a>
\nBuy:\u00a0 Amazon \u00a0<\/a>|\u00a0 Paperback <\/a> |\u00a0 Audio<\/a><\/p>\n

A Court of Wings and Ruin (#3)
\n<\/strong>Review<\/a>
\nBuy:\u00a0 Amazon \u00a0<\/a>|\u00a0 Paperback\u00a0<\/a> |\u00a0 Audio<\/a><\/p>\n

A Court of Frost and Starlight (#4)
\n<\/strong>Review<\/a>
\nBuy:\u00a0 Amazon \u00a0<\/a>|\u00a0 Paperback\u00a0<\/a> |\u00a0 Audio<\/a><\/p>\n

A Court of Silver Flames (#5)
\n<\/strong>Review<\/a>
\nBuy:\u00a0 Amazon\u00a0<\/a> |\u00a0 Paperback<\/a>\u00a0 |\u00a0 Audio<\/a><\/p>\n

Untitled (#6)<\/strong>
\nTo be released 27 October
\nPre-order:\u00a0 Amazon<\/a><\/p>\n

Untitled (#7)<\/strong>
\nTo be released 12 January
\nPre-order:\u00a0 Amazon<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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For similar reads, check out our Fantasy recommendations<\/a> page<\/strong><\/h4>\n

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