Sarah J. MaasA Court of Silver Flames

Rating: ★★★★★Sarah J. Maas returns to the captivating world of Prythian with her latest installment, "A Court of Silver Flames." As the fifth book in the "A Court of Thorns and Roses" series, Maas continues to weave a tale of love, sacrifice, and growth, this time focusing on the fiery and complex character, Nesta Archeron.In "A Court of Silver Flames," readers are thrust into the aftermath of the war against the King of Hybern. Nesta, once a fierce but troubled human, is now grappling with the consequences of her actions and the emotional trauma she endured. Haunted by her past, Nesta finds herself on a journey of self-discovery, redemption, and empowerment.Maas skillfully delves into the depths of Nesta's psyche, depicting her struggles with addiction, self-destructive tendencies, and the battle to reclaim her own sense of self-worth. While Nesta's character transformation might not be easily likable or relatable for all readers, it is undeniably raw and realistic. Maas doesn't shy away from exploring the dark and complicated aspects of Nesta's personality, allowing her growth to be a truly cathartic and empowering experience.One of the highlights of "A Court of Silver Flames" is the exploration of female friendships and the bonds of sisterhood. The relationship between Nesta and her sister, Feyre, takes center stage, portraying the complexities, love, and healing that can arise between siblings. The introduction of new characters, including the intriguing and enigmatic Cassian, adds depth to the narrative and offers fresh dynamics to the existing cast.As with Maas's previous works, the romance in the story is passionate and steamy. The tension between Nesta and Cassian is palpable, evolving from a fiery rivalry to a slow-burning connection. Their relationship is laced with equal parts animosity and vulnerability, making it a captivating and addictive aspect of the book.While "A Court of Silver Flames" successfully delves into the emotional and psychological aspects of its characters, some readers may find the pacing slower than anticipated. The focus on character development and internal struggles can sometimes overshadow the external plot, leading to a slower progression of events. However, for fans of Maas's writing style, the rich world-building, intricate relationships, and nuanced character arcs will more than compensate for the pacing.Overall, "A Court of Silver Flames" is a worthy addition to the "A Court of Thorns and Roses" series. Sarah J. Maas continues to impress with her ability to craft complex characters and delve into the depths of their emotional journeys. Nesta's story of redemption and empowerment, combined with the familiar elements that have endeared readers to the series, makes this book a must-read for fans of Maas's captivating fantasy universe.

Book came in a good packaging. Slightly disappointed by the dent on the edge of the cover, otherwise the book is GOOD!

I'd read this book online already but I just had to possess the physical copy along with the previous books in this series, so I bought it. I loved what Maas did with Nesta's character. The growth she gave her was incredible. I may have actually started liking, if not outright loving, Nesta after ACOSF. After ACOMAF, this is my favourite in the series and I know I'll keep coming back to it, especially to re-read the training and the character arcs.Coming to the quality of the book, I'd seen this book in Crossword and the quality and price too were great. So I went for the cheaper version online, that is this one. As you can see from the cover page, it's slightly tilted, but hey, the meat of the book is all in there. I'm no stickler for page quality and gloss as long as the print is readable and doesn't have mistakes. But if you care about the looks of the book, maybe go to Crossword.All in all, highly recommend this book and seller.

Amazing read...

I absolutely loved this book, finished the whole thing in a day and I have no regrets.

ACOSF is my heart and soul. Nesta Nesta Nesta!! This woman!!! I've never loved a fictional character as much as I love her. Moreover, I really enjoyed watching Rhysand and the Inner Circle's flaws through Nesta's viewpoint as their wrongdoings often go unnoticed because at the end of the day what they do is always for the greater good. And Cassian??? MY PURE SUNSHINE BABY I LOVE HIM SM 😭 I'm so so glad he never gave up on Nesta and the lake scene where she sobbed in his arms broke my heart 😭 Nessian are my comfort couple and to every Nesta out there who shuts the world out and is constantly drowned by emotions that she feels in extremes, I hope we all make peace with our emotions one day.Personally my favorite part of the book was Nesta saying "I love you" to Feyre over and over again and bargaining with the Cauldron to give her and baby Nyx life.If it wasn't for Nesta, the main couple of the ACOTAR series and their baby boy would be DEAD.And if you still hate Nesta after ACOSF, just let me tell you that you're the same type of person who praises and swoons over morally grey fictional MEN when they go through their character development and redemption arc.Also, chapter 58 of ACOSF >>>>>> chapter 55 of of ACOMAF. I loved the musical metaphors used to describe their mating bond.And the scene where Rhysand kneeled infront of Nesta and Nesta wrapped his arms around him and they both wept has my whole heart 😭And lastly, if the next book isn't about Gwyn and Azriel after that bonus chapter and all those tiny little Gwynriel scenes during their training then I'm gonna jump off a cliff 😇 I love Gywn so so much and I'd love to see her as a main character.I'm so so excited for the next book I really cannot wait 💀