A Court of Mist and Fury Book Review

​​Title: A Court of Mist and Fury
Author: Sarah Maas
Genre: Fantasy, Romantasy 
Published: 2016
Pages: 624 (Kindle Edition)
Goodreads Rating: 4.65
Rating: 8/10

“I was the butcher of innocents, and the savior of a land.”

In A Court of Mist and Fury, we pick up Feyre’s story as she deals with overwhelming depression, anxiety, and guilt following her horrendous experiences in Under the Mountain. Time is certainly not healing her internal wounds and Tamlin’s overprotective response is only suffocating her faster. But no amount of protection will save her from what’s coming and the role she’ll have to play in order to survive. The question becomes… will she be ready in time? 

Pros:
Prythian Fae realm details
Feyre’s involvement with the Night Court finally gives us more exposure to other areas of the Fae realm. The different territories and creatures continue to be one of the best parts of this series. 

Magic system
A Court of Mist and Fury continues to introduce us to a variety of magical abilities depending on the creature or faerie that you’re dealing with. The Bone Crusher and Amren are two of my favorites from this book. And as Feyre starts to learn and hone her gifted abilities, we discover the power associated with each High Lord. It is especially interesting when Feyre melds them into something completely unique and her own. 

The Night Court
There’s quite a bit that I like about the Night Court. The inner court members are more personable and fun, the surrounding city is thriving, and it is exactly what Feyre needs in order to recover from her past horrors. I particularly love how and why Feyre becomes a member of the Night Court. 

Cons:
Weak start
Feyre’s PTSD and Tamlin’s overprotective response are completely understandable. And something can be said for the need to emphasize the tense, miserable situation that kick-starts the book. But it was just a bit too much for me. I wish that portion had been covered in half the amount of pages. 

Overall…
A Court of Mist and Fury was a strong, entertaining addition to this series! It was noticeably better than the first book of the series.