A Court of Silver Flames by Sarah J. Maas

 

A Court of Silver Flames by Sarah J. Maas, 757 pages, ⭐⭐⭐

Nesta Archeron has always been prickly-proud, swift to anger, and slow to forgive. And ever since being forced into the Cauldron and becoming High Fae against her will, she's struggled to find a place for herself within the strange, deadly world she inhabits. Worse, she can't seem to move past the horrors of the war with Hybern and all she lost in it.

The one person who ignites her temper more than any other is Cassian, the battle-scarred warrior whose position in Rhysand and Feyre's Night Court keeps him constantly in Nesta's orbit. But her temper isn't the only thing Cassian ignites. The fire between them is undeniable, and only burns hotter as they are forced into close quarters with each other.

Meanwhile, the treacherous human queens who returned to the Continent during the last war have forged a dangerous new alliance, threatening the fragile peace that has settled over the realms. And the key to halting them might very well rely on Cassian and Nesta facing their haunting pasts.

Against the sweeping backdrop of a world seared by war and plagued with uncertainty, Nesta and Cassian battle monsters from within and without as they search for acceptance-and healing-in each other's arms.

2024 reread: I think I feel the same way now that I did when I first read the book. There is a LOT that I didn't like about the book (the whole pregnancy subplot and HIDING it from Feyre) but I really loved Nesta and her friends in this book. 

A Court of Wings and Ruin by Sarah J. Maas

 

A Court of Wings and Ruin by Sarah J. Maas, 703 pages, ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 1/2

Feyre has returned to the Spring Court, determined to gather information on Tamlin's actions and learn what she can about the invading king threatening to bring her land to its knees. But to do so she must play a deadly game of deceit. One slip could bring doom not only for Feyre, but for everything-and everyone-she holds dear.

As war bears down upon them all, Feyre endeavors to take her place amongst the High Fae of the land, balancing her struggle to master her powers-both magical and political-and her love for her court and family. Amidst these struggles, Feyre and Rhysand must decide whom to trust amongst the cunning and lethal High Lords, and hunt for allies in unexpected places.

In this thrilling third book in the #1 New York Times bestselling series from Sarah J. Maas, the fate of Feyre's world is at stake as armies grapple for power over the one thing that could destroy it.

Originally I thought this was my favorite book in the series. I think after rereading, I still enjoy ACOMAF more, but I still love this one! Fantasy and political intrigue/war are two of my favorite things to read about, so I loved getting to read how they strategized against Hybern! Feyre and Rhys are starting to get a bit annoying, so I'm excited to make my way to ACOSF.

A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas

 

A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas, 419 pages, ⭐⭐⭐⭐

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

At least, he’s not a beast all the time.

As she adapts to her new home, her feelings for the faerie, Tamlin, transform from icy hostility into a fiery passion that burns through every lie she’s been told about the beautiful, dangerous world of the Fae. But something is not right in the faerie lands. An ancient, wicked shadow is growing, and Feyre must find a way to stop it, or doom Tamlin—and his world—forever.

Doing a re-read of this series since I first read them during the height of the pandemic in 2020. I still enjoyed this so much! I have my qualms with some of SJM's decisions, but ultimately I loved this just as much as I first did and I'm excited to revisit the rest of the series!

The Assassin's Blade by Sarah J Maas

 The Assassin’s Blade by Sarah J. Maas

448 pages

★★★★

Prequel novellas to the popular Throne of Glass series, this collection gives more context to how Celaena Sardothien was sent to the prison camp, Endovier. Starting with Calaena and another assassin in her group, Sam, being sent to make a deal with the Pirate Lord. The stories go on to show the relationship between Sam and Calaena grow from enemies to trusting each other more than anyone.

While some of these stories felt unnecessary, it did ultimately answer some of the questions I’ve had and it showed how different Celaena was before her year in prison, including her first love. 

A Court of Frost and Starlight by Sarah J. Maas

A Court of Frost and Starlight by Sarah J. Maas -- 229 pages

Hope warms the coldest night.

Feyre, Rhys, and their close-knit circle of friends are still busy rebuilding the Night Court and the vastly-changed world beyond. But Winter Solstice is finally near, and with it, a hard-earned reprieve.

Yet even the festive atmosphere can't keep the shadows of the past from looming. As Feyre navigates her first Winter Solstice as High Lady, she finds that those dearest to her have more wounds than she anticipated--scars that will have far-reaching impact on the future of their Court. 

A Court of Mist and Fury by Sarah J. Maas

A Court of Mist and Fury
(Court of Thorns and Roses)
Book 2
by  Sarah J. Maas
626 pages








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. Contains mature content. Not suitable for younger readers.

A Court of Mist and Fury by Sarah J. Maas

A Court of Mist and Fury
(A Court of Thorns and Roses #2)
by Sarah J. Maas
624 pages








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.

This series is for mature teen readers.

Heir of Fire by Sarah J. Maas

Heir of Fire
A Throne of Glass Novel
Book 3
by Sarah J. Maas
565 pages







Celaena Sardothien rises from the ashes to burn brighter than before. Celaena has survived deadly contests and shattering heartbreak-but at an unspeakable cost. Now, she must travel to a new land to confront her darkest truth...a truth about her heritage that could change her live-and her future-forever. Meahwhile, brutal and monstrous forces are gathering on the horizon, intent on enslaving her world. Will Celaena find the strength to not only fight her inner demons, but to take on the evil that is about to be unleashed?

Throne of Glass by Sarah J. Maas

Throne of Glass
by Sarah J. Maas
404 pages










After she has served a year of hard labor in the salt mines of Endovier for her crimes, Crown Prince Dorian offers eighteen year old assassin Celaena Sardothien her freedom on the condition that she act as his champion in a competition to find a new royal assassin. She will have to fight the most gifted thieves and assassins (all men, by the way) in the land. Will she be the victor?

The Assassin's Blade by Sarah J. Maas

The Assassin's Blade
The Throne of Glass Novellas
by Sarah J. Maas
435 pages










In these action-packed prequel novellas to "The Throne of Glasss" - together in one edition for the first time - feared assassin Celaena embarks on daring missions that take her from remote islands to hostile deserts, where she fights to liberate slaves and avenge tyrannous. Explore the dark underworld of this kick-ass heroine and find out how the legend begins.....