A gorgeously written tale as lush and romantic as it is ferocious … Absolutely spellbinding – New York Times bestselling author Alexandra BrackenIn this companion tale to the bestselling A Court of Thorns and Roses series, Feyre, Rhys and their friends are working to rebuild the Night Court and the vastly changed world beyond after the events of A Court of Wings and Ruin.But Winter Solstice is … Ruin.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 a far-reaching impact on the future of their court.Sarah J. Maas is a global #1 bestselling author. Her books have sold more than nine million copies and been translated into 37 languages. Discover the sweeping romantic fantasy for yourself.
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I feel like I’m the only one who actually adored this book. I loved seeing into the everyday lives of these characters. I loved seeing some of the aftermath of the war. I loved that we got to see more of how they really are, because risking their lives in war isn’t really how they normally are. This felt like a novella that romance authors write with a little check in on the characters. I loved it!
I’ve seen so many mixed reviews about this book (I think that’s why I put off reading it so long) but I loved it.
I really enjoyed all the little moments we got with the inner circle. I got emotional at times. I enjoyed getting to see them live and be happy and relaxed. But also still get to see the affects of the war. I though it was great and I really enjoyed it.
This book gets many mixed reviews but I enjoyed reading it the first and again as a re-read this month. Many times we are left with the what happens after mystery and Sarah J. Maas gives us a glimpse into it for the Night Court residents and Feyre’s sisters. I love Christmas so reading about the Wonter Solstice events were also fun!
/5 /5
For the people who hated on this book so much: y’all need to take a chill pill. I think some of you just do it to sound cool. “Oh look at me I hate on stuff everyone likes hur,dur..” Yes, this was not perfectly written and to be honest it wasn’t even 1% of what Sarah is usually capable of delivering – when you’re talking about writing quality.
However, all of you made me terrified of reading this book. I thought it would ruin the most amazing literary experience of my life – which was reading the acotar trilogy for the first time. You made it sound like this was the worst book even written and I waited until a day before the release of silver flames to read this once and for all. Today OMFG. (February 15th, 2021)
Yes. We did get a somewhat cringy sex scene but everything else about this was amazing, heartbreaking and the closure we ALL needed before moving along with Nesta’s story. I got really emotional at several parts because this trilogy was probably one of the wildest journeys of my life as a reader and it still means a lot to me. I have a huge tattoo on my back to prove it. This was worth it. This world is worth it and so are these characters. Bring it on Nesta. I am ready for you. I think the moment I click the “currently reading” button for silver flames I might start crying. No joke. Waited so long for this.
I enjoyed this shorter installment to the series. The characters are well-developed and the story is engaging.
Rhys is still awesome.
This series is such a sweeping and involved series. Grips you and doesn’t let go. The joys, the love, the anger, the life of it all, so well portrayed.
This one’s different than the others as it has a small town feel to it and we get a look at the community life Feyre & family sort of settle into (or try to settle into). It’s fun for a little while but I felt it took a very dull turn and was dragged out longer than it needed to be.
This read was just okay … 3 stars.
Note:
I listened to the audiobook; this narrator was decent, a 4-star performance.
3.5 Stars
2/5 Steam Rating
Sadly this book left me wanting a bit more. After three incredible books, this one just didn’t live up to the standard of the previous books. Not much happened in the way of plot or steam. Honestly, the only think that this book did was make my distaste for Nesta grow, which might be the whole point since ACOSF seems to be her story.
One thing I do want to point out is that this book is told from many NEW POV. In addition to Feyre and Rhysand, this book includes POV from Mor, Cassian, and Nesta. I appreciated that Maas wrote Feyre & Rhysand in first person and the rest in third person. While I know that might frustrate some people, I really appreciated the writing style.
I love A Court of Frost and Starlight. It was great to feel a part of Winter Solstice with Feyre, Rhysand, and their family. I love the growth Feyre has been through. I am eager to see Nesta’s growth. I am so excited to read A Court of Silver Flames next!
Winter Solstice is upon the Night Court. Construction is underway to rebuild, and the people are beginning to heal. It will be a long road to keep the thread of peace that has settled between the fey and humans. But the holiday brings a needed reprieve from the work and political navigation that the characters have endured.
As a companion novel, readers should not expect A Court of Frost and Starlight to be as involved as prior books. The tone Sarah J. Maas sets is tied into a build-up book for the future of the series. Each character readers have come to know in the circle of friends receives at least one chapter. Of course, Feyre and Rhysand earn the most chapters, but by the end of the novel, readers will know how everyone is dealing with the after-effects of the war.
A Court of Frost and Starlight was more of a feel good read. Being able to revisit a world that I’ve come to enjoy, and experience more of the culture that holds it together. Sure there was a bit of romance. But given that it involves Feyre and Rhys there will be. This book did spark more of an interest for me in Nesta. It teases what goes on in her mind, and how she is coping with being fey, and what she experienced in the war. I certainly want to read the next book in the series and find out if her icy demeanor ever melts.
While I think this isn’t a necessary story to read in the series, it will certainly help paint the picture for A Court of Silver Flames. Just be prepared for a lighter read.
This was a lovely “catch-up” novel before the next book in the series, the highly anticipated Silver Flames-Nesta and Cassian’s story.
It picked up right where book 3 left off with everyone back in Velaris and trying to readjust after the war. I enjoyed getting others POVs: Mor, Cassian, Rhys, and Nesta.
I enjoyed the transition, getting more of Feyre and Rhys, and seeing their celebration of the winter solstice holiday.
I’m eager for the new book–I’ll probably be heading to Barnes and Noble today for the paperback!
I’ll never understand the hatred this book gets from so many of Maas’ readers.
It’s a novella, yes, so it doesn’t have the same sort of peaking action that the rest of SJM’s books do. But it’s a hefty novella at that, a steamy and emotional bridge between the first three ACOTAR novels and what’s to come. And honestly, having started reading Silver Flames… it was the bridge we needed to say goodbye to the Feyre/Rhys perspective and move onto the rest.
I loved every moment of this story – the family, the sex, the healing they try to grasp onto after the war with Hybern.
My expectations were too high for this one. It was still phenomenal. It just felt too short and left me wanting more. We only got one wall scene and there was a lot that was still left unresolved. Probably just setting things up for the next book. Still loved the characters. It was good insight into how everyone is dealing and partially recovering from what happened in the war. Overall still very good.
Updated review (2/11/21): While ACOFAS is not my favorite, I don’t think it’s the worst. I love seeing the Inner Circle live somewhat normally. I think it sets up perfectly for ACOSF. Plus getting into headspaces, we don’t normally see is such a treat.
The story I never thought I would get and yet I simply can’t get enough, fantastic insight into the beloved characters, I can’t wait to read more of each of them, the romance is swoony and steamy, the banter and funny side of it is awesome, the heartbreak for some is felt all the way to my soul. Perfect series!
This was almost like a holiday story. You get to see a little bit of the aftermath of the big war from the previous book, but no real resolutions come about for any of the more pressing issues. What it did do is make me yearn for the next book. I can’t wait to see what next for this group.
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: A Court of Frost and Starlight
: A Court of Thorns and Roses #3.1
: Sarah J. Maas
: 3.5/5
OK. It was really hard to read this book, and also to rate it. I started reading it in September and until November I just read bits and pieces here and there. So, I decided to start over and make myself read it in one go, which I did and it worked. I did enjoy this book, I really did, but it just was very slow paced and no action. It felt like it was a really long epilogue, for which I am grateful because we got to see so much more from different characters. Then again, the pace was just off for me. What I did like was the banter and all the love between the characters and learning more about the traditions they have. I loved the world building and learning/seeing more of Velaris. There were moments that I really had to laugh. What was also really nice was the different POV’s, I loved getting into the heads of different characters! Overall, not the best book, but definitely worth my time and I really liked the first glance we gotten of A Court of Silver Flames, I am actually starting to get excited to read that one!
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This is a novelette that occurs after the third book in the A Court of Thorns and Roses series. It is a transition from the story line of one set of characters to the next. This was a great way to set up Nesta’s story, and I cannot wait for the next book.
I wouldn’t recommend reading this novella. It doesn’t have a plot and meanders about exploring characters and providing a platform for the next book. It reads like character develop pieces that the author was pressured to publish.
Great novella. Nice holiday story while waiting for the next book! Some of the characters are doing okay after the war while some seem to be struggling. There is going to be more battles to come I’m afraid in the next book! I hope that all works out. I enjoyed this book.
I cannot begin to explain the book hangover I had after binge-reading this entire series (for the first time – I will definitely be reading them again). I love these characters so much, and am gutted that Feyre’s story has come to an end. I hope there’ll still be glimpses of her life in the next book (Nesta’s story). The ending of this book was sweet. Loved it.