Book Review: A Court of Frost and Starlight by Sarah J. Maas

A Court of Frost and Starlight (ACOTAR #3.1) by Sarah J. Maas

Blurb:

The Winter Solstice. In a week. I was still new enough to being High Lady that I had no idea what my formal role was to be. If we'd have a High Priestess do some odious ceremony, as lanthe had done the year before. A year. Gods, nearly a year since Rhys had called in his bargain, desperate to get me away from the poison of the Spring Court to save me from my despair. Had he been only a minute later, the Mother knew what would have happened. Where I'd now be. Snow swirled and eddied in the garden, catching in the brown fibers of the burlap covering the shrubs My mate who had worked so hard and so selflessly, all without hope that I would ever be with him We had both fought for that love, bled for it. Rhys had died for it.

My Review:

It's hard for me not to think of ACOFAS as a "Christmas Book" since its' set at Winter Solstice. A departure from the rest of this series ACOFAS is told mainly in Feyre and Rhysand's perspectives with a few chapters in Cassian's perspective, several in Mor's perspective, and one in Nesta's perspective. With no real pressing threat - except for some distention in the Illyrian camps - this book is mainly about the Inner Circle post-war as they settle back into their lives, help rebuild Velaris, set the groundwork to strengthen alliances with their allies, and prepare for Winter Solstice.

ACOFAS is a quick read, much shorter than SJM's other books and I enjoyed it, although for me it was missing a little something. Action maybe? I know this is supposed to be a ACOTAR series novella but it felt sort of like a filler book - an in-between book before we get to the next book that although nice and enjoyable doesn't really serve any purpose. I mean when Feyre's biggest concern is not knowing what to get her family for Winter Solstice and Rhysand's biggest concern is not having enough time to take Feyre to bed you know there isn't much going on there. 

Overall, I liked this book but I didn't enjoy it as much as some of the author's other books. Of course, my favorite book in this series will always be ACOMAF.

My Rating:

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4 of 5 Stars!

#BookTag Saturday: The ACOTAR Book Tag

I'm continuing the theme of book tags inspired by some of my favorite books and series this week with the...

The ACOTAR Book Tag was created by Crazy4Books.

1. High Fae: Recent Favorite Magical or Fantasy Book

A: Six of Crows by Leigh Bardugo

2. Beast: Your Favorite Fictional Bad Boy

A: The Darkling (Grisha Trilogy by Leigh Bardugo)

3. Hunteress: Favorite Kickass Female Character

A: Elena Michaels (Women of the Otherworld Series by Kelley Armstrong)

4. Riddle: Book With a Great Twist

A: As She Fades by Abbi Glines

5. Bogge: A Book that Gave You Nightmares

A. Daughters Unto Devils by Amy Lukavics (Man eating pigs. Enough said.)

6. Naga: Favorite Book Monster

A. Does the Bone Carver Count? (A Court of Mist and Fury by Sarah J. Maas)

7. Rose and Thorns: Favorite Love Hate Relationship

A: Matthias and Nina (Six of Crows), The Darkling and Alina (Grisha Trilogy), Feyre and Rhysand (ACOTAR Series)

8. Spring Court: Book that Reminds You of Home or makes you Nostalgic

A: Boy Heaven by Laura Kasischke 

9. Painting: Book With The Best Descriptions

A: The Heart Forger by Rin Chupeco

10. Curse: Favorite Retelling

A: RoseBlood by A.G. Howard

"What I'm Reading" Wednesday #23

             I am head-over-heels in love with the series I'm reading this "WIR"-Wednesday!

A Court of Mist and Fury by Sarah J. Maas

Blurb:

Feyre survived Amarantha's clutches to return to the Spring Court--but at a steep cost. Though she now has 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, High Lord of the feared Night Court. As Feyre navigates its dark web of politics, passion, and dazzling power, a greater evil looms--and she might be key to stopping it. But only if she can harness her harrowing gifts, heal her fractured soul, and decide how she wishes to shape her future--and the future of a world cleaved in two.

Why I Chose This Book / What I Think So Far:

I bought this book at the same time I bought A Court of Thorns and Roses because I figured if I ended up loving the first book then I'd save myself from making a second purchase to get the sequel. After reading ACOTAR of course I had to read the second book! I am in love with the characters and the world Sarah J. Maas has created. ACOMAF picks up three months after Tamlin, Feyre, and Lucien leave Under The Mountain. I'm about 40 pages in and so far Tamlin and Feyre are now engaged but Feyre's freedom has now lessened with all of her duties as Tamlin's future wife and his overprotectiveness about her safety. I can't wait to see where this book takes these characters and I'm anxiously awaiting the reappearance of Rhys. 

I also read the first book in this series this week...

A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas

Blurb:

When nineteen-year-old huntress Feyre kills a wolf in the woods, a beast-like creature arrives to demand retribution for it. Dragged to a treacherous magical land she only knows about from legends, Feyre discovers that her captor is not an animal, but Tamlin--one of the lethal, immortal faeries who once ruled their world.

As she dwells on his estate, her feelings for Tamlin transform from icy hostility into a fiery passion that burns through every lie and warning she's been told about the beautiful, dangerous world of the Fae. But an ancient, wicked shadow over the faerie lands is growing, and Feyre must find a way to stop it . . . or doom Tamlin--and his world--forever.

What I Thought of This Book:

OMG I loved this book! I was so afraid I wouldn't be able to get into this book. I usually am not a fan of fantasy but after reading Wendy Higgins's latest book, The Great Hunt, and loving it when I saw this book I thought: why not give it a chance? I am so glad I did. Not only was this story easy to get into but the characters, the storyline, the world that Sarah J. Maas has created in this book... it's amazingly written. You'll easily relate to and fall in love with Feyre, even if you're not the tomboyish-huntress type. She's strong, she's caring, and she'll do anything for those that she loves. This book kind of reminds me of the "Beauty and the Beast" storyline mashed together with a wild and sometimes dangerous world of the Fae, but that's what makes it all the more better. Bottom line, read this book. Even if you're just getting into the fantasy genre, like me, you won't be able to put this book down. It will keep you up late reading, be the first thing you reach for when you wake up in the morning, and keep you captivated when you dream about it at night. And have I mentioned that I am in love with the covers on both ACOTAR and ACOMAF? Seriously, they're beautiful and colorful! 

My Rating: 5 of 5 Stars!