Book Review

⭐ A Court of Mist and Fury Book Review

📚 Book Details

Title: A Court of Mist and Fury

Author: Sarah J. Maas

Series: ACOTAR #2

Format Read: Physical + Audiobook (Graphic Audio)

Genre: High Fantasy • Romantic Fantasy • New Adult

Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Spice Rating: 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️

See my ⭐ & 🌶️ rating system here →

CW/TW Warning: Temotional trauma, PTSD, captivity themes, violence, coercion, and war-related scenes.
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✦✧✦✧✦✧✦✧✦✧✦✧✦✧✦✧✦✧✦✧✦✧✦✧✦ ✧ 𝑁𝑖𝑔ℎ𝑡 𝐶𝑜𝑢𝑟𝑡 𝑆𝑡𝑎𝑟𝑠 ✧ ✦✧✦✧✦✧✦✧✦✧✦✧✦✧✦✧✦✧✦✧✦✧✦✧✦

📖 Book Synopsis

Feyre survived Amarantha’s clutches to return to the Spring Court – but at a steep cost. Though she now possesses the powers of the High Fae, her heart remains human, and it can’t forget the terrible deeds she performed to save Tamlin’s people.

Nor has Feyre forgotten her bargain with Rhysand, the mesmerising High Lord of the feared Night Court. As Feyre navigates his dark web of political games and tantalising promises, a greater evil looms – and she might be key to stopping it.

But only if she can step into her growing power, heal her fractured soul and have the courage to shape her own future – and the future of a world cloven in two.

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🖤 Story Summary (Spoiler-Free)

Feyre is back in the Spring Court, but she’s a shell of who she used to be. Haunted by trauma and suffocating under expectations, she feels trapped in a life that no longer fits her. And then comes the bargain — her monthly visits to the Night Court — that changes everything.

What begins as an uneasy alliance with Rhysand gradually reveals truths, lies, and a world far more complex than she ever imagined. As Feyre discovers her power, her voice, and her place within this new world, she’s pulled into a looming conflict threatening all of Prythian… and forced to decide where her heart — and loyalty — truly belong.

⊹₊⟡⊹₊⟡⊹₊⟡⊹₊⟡⊹₊⟡⊹₊⟡⊹₊⟡⊹₊⟡⊹₊⟡⊹₊⟡⊹₊⟡ 𐓣 𐓣 𝑰𝒍𝒍𝒚𝒓𝒊𝒂𝒏 𝑾𝒊𝒏𝒈𝒔 𐓣 𐓣 ⟡₊⊹︎⟡₊⊹︎⟡₊⊹︎⟡₊⊹︎⟡₊⊹︎⟡₊⊹︎⟡₊⊹︎⟡₊⊹︎⟡₊⊹︎⟡₊⊹︎⟡₊⊹︎

✨ My Review

Initial Thoughts:

I’m genuinely at a loss for words with this book – A Court of Mist and Fury is a breathtaking, emotional rollercoaster that left me clinging to every word.

Characters & Dynamics:

Let’s talk characters.
I fell into the Tamlin trap in book one — completely enchanted. But now? Oh no. Now I see.

Rhysand…
Rhysand has claimed my heart (and probably my soul). His connection with Feyre is unlike anything I’ve read before. Their chemistry?
✨Undeniable.
✨Magnetic.
✨Absolutely everything.

The Mate Bond:

The mate bond is one of my all-time favourite concepts. The way it’s portrayed – not just as fate, but as choicerespect, and a deep emotional connection – was SO beautifully done.
Rhysand and Feyre are equals in every sense, and that kind of love? Goals.

Feyre’s Growth:

Feyre’s growth throughout this book is phenomenal. Watching her rise from a broken version of herself into this fierce, powerful queen was one of the most inspiring arcs I’ve ever experienced.
Her performance at the end?! Oscar-worthy.

Emotions, Twists & Reactions:

Every word was packed with raw emotion, and I was shook by the twists.
This book made me feel everything – heartbreak, rage, empowerment, desire, hope.
I cried. I cheered. I blushed.
And by the end?
I was ready to burn the world down for Feyre and Rhys.

✧・゚:✧・゚:✧・゚:✧・゚:✧・゚: ✧・゚✧・゚: ✧・゚: 𝑉𝑒𝑙𝑎𝑟𝑖𝑠 — 𝑇ℎ𝑒 𝐶𝑖𝑡𝑦 𝑜𝑓 𝑆𝑡𝑎𝑟𝑠 :・゚✧:・゚✧・゚✧:・゚✧・゚✧:・゚✧:・゚✧・゚✧

🎧 Narrators (Audiobook Section)

Full cast audio – GraphicAudio production.

From the very first scene, the GraphicAudio version swept me up into the world of Prythian.
The full cast?
The sound effects??
The depth of emotion in every performance???

Absolute chef’s kiss. 🎧🔥
It doesn’t just tell the story – it immerses you in it.

💫🖤💫🖤💫🖤 💫🖤 💫🖤 💫🖤 💫🖤 𝒕𝒐 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒔𝒕𝒂𝒓𝒔 𝒘𝒉𝒐 𝒍𝒊𝒔𝒕𝒆𝒏 🖤💫 🖤💫🖤💫 🖤💫 🖤💫🖤💫🖤💫

💗 Tropes, Vibes & Favourite Quote

Tropes:

  • Found Family
  • Enemies to Lovers (evolving tension)
  • Healing Journey
  • Trauma Recovery
  • Hidden Powers
  • Political Intrigue
  • Soulmates / Mate Bond
  • Badass Training Montage
  • “Touch her and you die” energy
  • Mentorship to Lovers Vibes

Vibes:
Emotional healing 💔➡️💙 • Slow-burn tension 🔥 • Night Court aesthetic 🌌 • Found family warmth 🖤 • High stakes ⚔️ • Magical empowerment ✨ • Letting go & rediscovering self 🦋

Favourite Quote:

“To the people who look at the stars and wish, Rhys.”
“To the stars who listen— and the dreams that are answered.”

⋆✹⋆ ⋆✹⋆ ⋆✹⋆ ⋆✹⋆ ⋆✹⋆ ⋆✹⋆ ⋆✹⋆ ⋆✹⋆ ⋆✹⋆ ⋆✹⋆ 🎨 ✦ 𝑝𝑎𝑖𝑛𝑡𝑒𝑑 𝑠𝑡𝑎𝑟𝑠 ✦ 🎨 ⋆✹⋆ ⋆✹⋆ ⋆✹⋆ ⋆✹⋆ ⋆✹⋆ ⋆✹⋆ ⋆✹⋆ ⋆✹⋆ ⋆✹⋆ ⋆✹⋆

✨Fun Aesthetics

📸 AI Realistic Polaroid:

🎧 Spotify Playlist

📌 Pinterest Board:

✧༝──✧༝✧༝──✧༝✧༝──✧༝✧༝──✧༝✦ 𝐶𝑜𝑢𝑟𝑡 𝑜𝑓 𝐷𝑟𝑒𝑎𝑚𝑠 ✦༝✧──༝✧༝✧──༝✧༝✧──༝✧༝✧──༝✧

👍 Would I Recommend It?

Absolutely. Completely. Wholeheartedly.
If you loved book one even a little, this one will ruin you in the best way.
This is one of those rare sequels that doesn’t just outperform the first book — it redefines the entire series.

★·.·´¯·.·★·.·´¯·.·★·.·´¯·.·★·.·´¯·.·★·.·´¯·.·★·.·´¯·.·★·.·´¯·.·★ 𝑻𝒉𝒆 𝑰𝒏𝒏𝒆𝒓 𝑪𝒊𝒓𝒄𝒍𝒆 ★·.·´¯·.·★·.·´¯·.·★·.·´¯·.·★·.·´¯·.·★·.·´¯·.·★·.·´¯·.·★·.·´¯·.·★

💬 Final Thoughts + Come Chat

A Court of Mist and Fury isn’t just a story — it’s a transformation. It’s healing, empowerment, grief, love, and rebirth woven into one stunning narrative.

This book lives rent-free in my heart, and I’m still not over it.
Rhysand supremacy forever.

Come chat with me about your favourite moment, your Velaris agenda, or which court you would belong to…
(because you know I’m already in the Night Court wearing all black like it’s a personality trait).

Come Say Hi!