A Court of Mist and Fury (ACOTAR #2)
- Madison Rawlings
- May 31, 2024
- 2 min read
Written by: Sarah J. Maas
Goodreads Avg. Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️.65
My Star Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️.5
Spice Rating: 🌶🌶🌶
(The spice was considerably more in this one than the first one. A couple more scenes that were a bit more graphic.)
Genre: Fantasy Romance
Please note for the spice guide that the page numbers are based on the new paperback copy as seen in the pictures. Page numbers may vary between copies.
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My Review:
I finished this book a couple hours ago and I cannot, for the life of me, settle on a star rating. I am going to say it's a 4.5 right now. Depending on how the rest of the series goes, I might have to come move it higher.
Man, there is a lot to unpack in this book! First, SJM had me rooting so hard for Tamlin to the point where I didn't think I could be swayed. Not only that, I hated Rhys so much and couldn't fathom liking him as much as I've heard every one else does. Now I can confidently say, both opinions have done a full 180 lol. I don't know how to verbalize the rest of my thoughts besides just WOW. I read this in a day, I couldn't put it down!
The way we're introduced to Velaris was just magical and the inner circle is such a safe space. There were multiple times I had to just sit and stare because the writing and everything that was happening was just too much to continue. I am now completely and utterly obsessed with Rhys and could never go back (the acting abilities of this man are crazy!).
The ending had me on the edge of my seat til the very end and I am diving straight into ACOWAR after that cliffhanger. Anyways, I feel like I'm the last person to read this series so I'm practically preaching to the choir by now.
Spice Guide
(Drop-down contains exactly where to skip—down to the sentence—and any important information missed. It may include spoilers)
Moderate Spice Scene — Chapter 2, Page 21
Skip after Maybe that was why he hadn't pushed the issue yet.
They talk about their wedding soon and what people will call her once they get married
Feyre: “Is everyone just going to call me ‘Tamlin’s wife’? Do I get a… title?”
Tamlin: “Do you want a title?”
Feyre: “No. I don’t know if I can handle them calling me High Lady.“
Tamlin: “They won’t, there is no such thing as a High Lady”
They then discuss that High Lords only have wives and consorts. Lucian’s mother is Lady of the Autumn Court, Feyre will be Lady of the Spring Court and will be respected the same way Lucian’s mother is.
Continue reading on the beginning of Chapter 3
Steamy Scene — Chapter 42, Page 412
Skip after Keir listed the expenses and cost of running the court... (the rest of the paragraph)
Rhys and Feyre are putting on a show (as High Lord and his wh*re) for their audience to distract them
Kier says, “Tamlin’s pet is now owned by another master”
Rhys let’s her know with a light kiss that he doesn’t like this any more than she does but he is grateful she’s willing to do it to buy Azriel time
Rhys traps Keir in place so he has to watch them “rigid and horrified” but not thinking twice about why
Continue reading at Rhys sensed my focus, my fire slip. Page 416
Heavy Steamy Scene — Chapter 48, Page 471
Skip after "I never knew Illyrians were such sensitive babies," I said...
Continue reading at the beginning of Chapter 49
Moderate Spice Scene — Chapter 55, Page 530
Skip at He hardened against me, and I groaned into his mouth.
Important Quote: "My friend through many dangers. My lover who had healed my broken and weary soul. My mate who had waited for me against all hope, despite all odds."
Rhys says, "I love you."
They end up painting each other with her paints and make quite the mess
Continue reading after the page break on Page 534
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