A Court of Mist and Fury is the second book in the A Court of Thorns and Roses series by Sarah J Maas. There are five books in total and the series is set to become a major TV show.
I really enjoyed A Court of Thorns and Roses. While I don’t read a lot of fantasy novels, this book had me hooked very early on. I was therefore really excited to read the second book in the series.
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A Court of Mist and Fury picks up where the first book left off. Feyre is still grappling with the traumatic events of the previous book and struggling to find her place in the world of the fae. She is plagued by nightmares and haunted by memories of the horrors she witnessed. As her wedding looms she also finds her relationship with Tamlin has become strained.
However, everything changes when Feyre is given the opportunity to escape to the Night Court with Rhysand, the enigmatic and powerful High Lord of the Night Court. Feyre learns to adjust to life in the Night Court and grows closer to Rhysand.
However Feyre yet again finds herself in the middle of a dark web of politics and power. Could she and her newly acquired gifts be the answer to stopping the evil that looms over Prythian?
A Court of Mist and Fury Book Review
A Court of Mist and Fury is a thrilling and satisfying continuation of the series and I would honestly say I enjoyed it even more than the first book.
From the very beginning, the novel is gripping and fast-paced, with plenty of action, intrigue, and romance. As with the first book, Sarah J Maas’ world-building is exquisite. Her writing is so rich and detailed, I honestly felt like I was there.
I really enjoyed exploring all the different courts within Prythian through the eyes of Feyre. The politics and power struggles between the different courts are explored in greater depth which makes the story more authentic and exciting.
A Court of Mist and Fury: Characters
While the plot is action packed and fast-paced, what I loved most about the story was the characters. Even the supporting characters were complex and multifaceted.
Feyre makes a compelling protagonist and I enjoyed her transformation as she became stronger and more confident in the world of the fae. I felt her struggle with trauma and mental health was really sensitively handled and it felt really authentic and realistic.
I particularly loved Rhysand. If you’re looking for a book with a male lead to make you swoon, this is the one! There was so much depth to his character and I enjoyed learning more about his past and his motivations. I particularly liked how supportive he was of Feyre becoming stronger and more independent. Tamlin seemed to discourage any growth and wanted her beholden to him.
The interactions between Feyre and Rhys were one of the highlights of the book. I loved the banter and the chemistry. I also loved the introduction of Rhys’ friends, who were basically a dysfunctional family. The comradery and gentle ribbing between them all added to the family feel.
Although there were a few red flags in the first book, I did find the change in Tamlin quite abrupt. Perhaps his reasoning might be explored more in the later books in the series.
What should I read after A Court of Mist and Fury by Sarah J. Maas?
The next logical read would be the next in the series, A Court of Wings and Ruin.
If you’ve already finished the ACOTAR series, you may to read another series by Sarah J Maas, such as Crescent City. Alternatively, you might want to try a completely different order, in which case I would recommend Rebecca Yarros, Cassandra Clare or Leigh Bardugo.
