A Court of Mist and Fury (ACOMAF) | Sarah J. Maas | Book Review

“No one was my master – but I might be master of everything, if I wished. If I dared.”

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You know the series is really good when the sequel is way better than the first book. And ACOMAF, the second book in the ACOTAR series by Sarah J. Maas, fits the pattern perfectly. ACOTAR was sooo good, and ACOMAF is wayyyy much better!

The way the plot unfolds, the story arcs, the character developments – everything is so beautifully executed that it never seems slow, unnecessary, or lacking. Many new characters center to the storyline are introduced in this book. And we get to see each of these characters from the perspective of Feyre, whose feelings, anticipation, apprehension seeps into the mind of the reader, providing a deeper understanding of her inter-personal relationships with other characters.

The writing follows the fluidity of ACOTAR, still easy-to-read, and extremely fast-paced. The details are similarly mesmerizing and remains one of my favorite things about the book. The narrative is both predictable & unpredictable, forming a perfect blend that make the book a page-turner. However, the problem with Sarah J Maas trying to be too poetic at times remain in this book as well, albeit less frequent and a little less discouraging than before. Alternatively, her beautifully crafted phrases goes beyond just descriptions and conveys much more, undoubtedly being a significant plus point in ACOMAF. (I have too many favorite quotes from this book.)

And Rhys!!! He is one of the best male characters I ever read! He is so perfect and yet with so many faults! I guess that is what makes his character not only appealing but also relatable.

And Tamlin? He is the poster boy of destructive love.

Is it over the top? Yeah, sometimes. It’s a high fantasy afterall.

Is it clichéd? Yeah a bit. (They are called clichés for a reason, duh.)

Then why should you read it?

Because the story is amazing, the writing is captivating, there’s great action sequences, and there’s Rhysand – and everything between him & Feyre ;)

Who should not read ACOMAF?

ACOMAF is not for children, it is an adult fantasy romance and not a young-adult read. Also, definitely not for those who have NOT read ACOTAR yet.

 

New to this series? Check out ACOTAR review as well!

 

Happy reading!