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A review by monetp
A Court of Frost and Starlight by Sarah J. Maas
4.0
3.5 stars
The trick is to read this novella without high expectations. "A Court of Frost and Starlight" is very different from the rest of the ACOTAR books, especially with pacing and plot structure. I enjoyed it way more than I expected, but I completely understand why a lot of people were disappointed by it. You spend most of the book inside the characters' heads, which is a writing style I am partial towards. It was rough to follow Feyre's thoughts and emotions in this story, but I'm glad that it wasn't all gloom and doom. There are some really sweet moments between Feyre and the rest of the Inner Circle, and this book did a great job deepening the relationships between those characters.
Now to get into some of the specifics. I did a second read of this novella and this time I appreciated it more. Maybe this is just because I'm dying for the unattainable Cassian and Nesta SEQUEL?!!!!!!! Probably.
There are so many negative reviews of this novella that it's depressing. This is a fun and lively story and I have no problem with the writing. [a:Sarah J. Maas|3433047| delivers to us the same lovable characters as always. Instead of bending to her readers' will, she invents her own story. This novella could have been endless Feysand hookups. Instead we learn how Fae deal with PTSD and physical war trauma. Maas's writing is forever appealing due to the depth of her storytelling. She doesn't just write a typical Fae story - she gives the characters rich lives full of joy and tragedy.
I loved that Feyre started a business to help war victims heal. And it's in the most therapeutic way -painting! This was a great fit for someone who liked to work but not overdo it. It's a relief when a character finally gets their perfect ending. Yes Feyre does have some angst in this book but since she's gone through such hardship for so long, I think she deserves to complain a little.
While the shopping chapters weren't that exciting, I loved seeing Maas's descriptions at their best. The visual imagery was GORGEOUS. I want to read this novella and travel to Velaris! It sounds like the most sparkly and magical place in the world.
Favorite Quotes:
"It’s cold as hell!” Mor called from the front hall, startling me from the warmth pooling in my core. “And who the hell let Cassian and Feyre decorate?"
"Mor’s eyes sparkled. "You got him kicked out, didn’t you?" My answering smile set her roaring."
"The first snow of winter had begun whipping through Velaris an hour earlier."
"Somewhere full of light and warmth, full of kind people. Far away from these mountains."
The trick is to read this novella without high expectations. "A Court of Frost and Starlight" is very different from the rest of the ACOTAR books, especially with pacing and plot structure. I enjoyed it way more than I expected, but I completely understand why a lot of people were disappointed by it. You spend most of the book inside the characters' heads, which is a writing style I am partial towards. It was rough to follow Feyre's thoughts and emotions in this story, but I'm glad that it wasn't all gloom and doom. There are some really sweet moments between Feyre and the rest of the Inner Circle, and this book did a great job deepening the relationships between those characters.
Now to get into some of the specifics. I did a second read of this novella and this time I appreciated it more. Maybe this is just because I'm dying for the unattainable Cassian and Nesta SEQUEL?!!!!!!! Probably.
There are so many negative reviews of this novella that it's depressing. This is a fun and lively story and I have no problem with the writing. [a:Sarah J. Maas|3433047| delivers to us the same lovable characters as always. Instead of bending to her readers' will, she invents her own story. This novella could have been endless Feysand hookups. Instead we learn how Fae deal with PTSD and physical war trauma. Maas's writing is forever appealing due to the depth of her storytelling. She doesn't just write a typical Fae story - she gives the characters rich lives full of joy and tragedy.
I loved that Feyre started a business to help war victims heal. And it's in the most therapeutic way -painting! This was a great fit for someone who liked to work but not overdo it. It's a relief when a character finally gets their perfect ending. Yes Feyre does have some angst in this book but since she's gone through such hardship for so long, I think she deserves to complain a little.
While the shopping chapters weren't that exciting, I loved seeing Maas's descriptions at their best. The visual imagery was GORGEOUS. I want to read this novella and travel to Velaris! It sounds like the most sparkly and magical place in the world.
Favorite Quotes:
"It’s cold as hell!” Mor called from the front hall, startling me from the warmth pooling in my core. “And who the hell let Cassian and Feyre decorate?"
"Mor’s eyes sparkled. "You got him kicked out, didn’t you?" My answering smile set her roaring."
"The first snow of winter had begun whipping through Velaris an hour earlier."
"Somewhere full of light and warmth, full of kind people. Far away from these mountains."