A Court of Wings and Ruin (A Court of Thorns and Roses Book 3)

Oh goodness. I will try my best to make this spoiler-free because SO MUCH happens! Now, this book came to me on its release day (thank you, Amazon). I started reading it almost immediately and then I had exams. This is why it took me so long to finish it. I would try to read it before work or before class, but I wouldn’t be fast enough. So, we know what happened in the second book. Feyre went back to Tamlin, but surprise! It’s just a little trick. She will find her way back to Rhysand. Duh, she does. That’s not really a spoiler. War is looming and she, as the High Lady, must work with the Night Court and her mate, Rhysand, in order to win this war and bring peace to all. Literally. So, I want to write this review differently. We love these characters so much, so I am going to break it down by character. No spoilers will be revealed for the characters. I will be careful. New characters are introduced in this book, but I will be letting you know about the familiar characters. - Feyre - So, the ending of the second book had us shook. For real. In the third book, Feyre is truly a badass. She is not taking any of Tamlin’s shit, let me tell you that. She is determined to find her way back to Rhysand and, yes she does, as noted above. When they reunite, of course there is the love-making. They wouldn’t be mates if they didn’t get it on, you know? Anyway...it’s a bit of an emotional reunion for Feyre, seeing her friends and such. Especially her sisters. We get a glimpse of them almost immediately, but I’ll talk about them lately. Throughout the book, Feyre is now a High Lady of the Night Court. She slowly learns how to control a room and she learns more about herself. This book really shows us how strong Feyre really is. - Rhysand - Right now, Rhysand is probably going through hell because he isn’t with Feyre and he isn’t sure when she will be back. It gets kind of worse when Feyre tries to get back to him. During that journey, their bond is silent. When they reunite, you get that giddy feeling reading their interactions again and I’m actually glad their separation doesn’t really last long. This is only if you ship them, though. In this book, I definitely got a sense of a struggle with Rhysand. It’s almost as if the ending of the second book and its events really made him vulnerable and he is definitely scared of losing Feyre and we learn more about his time with Amarantha when he was her icky love slave or whatever. We learn more things, too. I like this side of him, this vulnerable side. There are moments during the impending war where he expresses his fear of losing his family. I’m going to say that there is a moment with Rhysand where you stare at the book and you want to burst into tears. That’s all. No spoilers. - Lucien - Everybody wants Lucien. They wanted more of Lucien. I’m going to say, in my own opinion, that I was kind of disappointed in Lucien’s part of the story. I feel like there was not enough of him. He seemed to be absent, physically, for over half of the book. Before its release, I saw that people were excited to read more of Lucien and his POV. But, I was disappointed that it was lacking. I think his story isn’t over yet, though. There didn’t seem to be any closure for him. Hopefully, since this world continues, we will get more. - Nesta - Oh, Nesta. I think she is a love/hate character. We get more of her in this book and she becomes more likable, though still frustrating. Let’s just say the situation between her and Cassian drags and it just makes you roll your eyes. Not at Sarah, of course. At Nesta. She is so stubborn and it just annoyed me at times. However, with that aside, she definitely learns to become stronger and to accept herself as a Fae, which I find important. I mean, she doesn’t have much of a choice. She still has the attitude in her, but she has her badass moments. - Elain - Oh, man, It was heartbreaking to read about Elain and how she was handling things. I don’t know how else to describe it, really. It’s even worse when Lucien tries to interact with her with hardly any progress. In this book, Elain is stuck on Grayson. I mean, we know that isn’t going to happen anymore. But, it’s just sad. Again, with Lucien, I don’t think her story is finished. There are some unanswered questions. On a happier note, Elain learns to find her voice and her inner strength after what she went through. That made up for the rest of it. - Cassian - Oh, Cassian. He is still a smartass. But, something is definitely up with him here. I’m pretty sure it’s because of Nesta and her ignorance of him. He tries to hide the fact it bothers him, but you can tell it really does. We also see Cassian’s bond with Rhysand and how strong it really is; their fear of losing each other in this war. Cassian definitely wants to prove himself in this war and we see that, but some of the scenes were scary. Not sinister or anything. But, as a reader, you are very scared and worried something bad will happen to him. I’ll stop there, for your sake. I’m combining a few other characters together for one reason: - Amren, Azriel, Mor, Tamlin - Why are these characters combined? Well, let’s start with Amren. We only see Amren when she is helping Nesta and her connection with the Cauldron. There is a scene of betrayal, sort of. But, besides her AMAZING ending, she doesn’t feature that much. Azriel is kind of the same. He felt too much like a background character for me and, though there are scenes where you pray for him as you keep reading, I wish he was featured more. I don’t think he got much closure either. Which brings me to Mor. Oh man, we have a bombshell with her. I won’t reveal that, though. But, I wlll say her lack of closure goes with Azriel. Tamlin, Tamlin. I hate him, but I kind of don’t after reading this book. He spends most of the time just being pissy about what Feyre did, making innuendo jokes to get a rise, and just acting like a fifteen year old. However, there are moments where it seems he wants some kind of redemption or something. I will say that I do think he is still in love with Feyre, but I think his story is at an end. The closure is definitely there and hopefully he will find his own happiness. I want to reiterate that these opinions are my own opinions and how I felt about the book. Regardless of some of the negative opinions, I am still giving this book five stars. This book had me on edge and I’m glad but sad that this is the last full novel. Unless the book Gods and Sarah want to bless us with another full novel that isn’t a novella or something. I’m still praying. If you haven’t read this book because you are scared, don’t let that stop you. I was scared the whole way and I kept reading. I am very happy with this book and I loved entering this world again. This will probably be a series that I will definitely reread. That doesn’t happen often. Bottom line: You’ll always be wanting more of Feyre’s story.

A Court of Wings and Ruin further expands the fantastic world that Sarah J. Maas has built for us. We predominantly saw Feyre’s life in the human world and Tamlin’s Spring Court in A Court of Thorns and Roses. Then we were given a look into the mysterious Night Court and some time to explore the Summer Court in A Court of Mist and Fury. We are finally able to experience the other Courts in the third book, beyond brief mentions. The first Court we are given more information about is the Autumn Court, where Lucien hails from. Lucien is developed much further in this book, although we have gotten to know him fairly well throughout the first two books – it was nice to get more backstory and an explanation about why he is the male that he is. We also get to experience more of his father’s personality, as well as his eldest brother Eris’. She describes each palace, forest and street in Prythian with such vivid detail that the entire land comes to life in your mind. The strongest part of this series is the world building, although that does not mean that any of the other aspects of the series are lacking. I personally believe that her strong suit is illustrating such fantastic lands and that shines in this book. Each Court has its own way of ruling and they tend to keep to themselves. Although they have relations with one another, their alliances and communication are generally not very strong. This makes convincing them to all join together to face Hybern’s threat much more difficult, especially when all of the Courts don’t even agree that the King is a threat. Although the main characters were well developed over the course of the first two novels, they continue to grow in the third. Elain and Nesta especially take a more central role in the storyline than they did before, which allows the reader to get to know them better. More of Amren’s backstory is also revealed, which was honestly not something I ever expected to learn about because I didn’t think any of the characters were brave enough to question her – despite desperately wanting to know more about her. As you’re reading, you actually get chills as big actions are taken or decisions are made. You are that invested in the story, the characters, and the world that it physically affects you. I never felt that the pacing was slow, rather each event and scene built the narrative towards the final, explosive climax. It was a steady, enticing pace that pulled me in and never let go. If the book wasn’t as long as it is (and I didn’t have to leave my house to go to school), I would have sat there for ten hours straight reading. Each character, good or bad has become real so their struggles, triumphs and pain resonate within you. It is the book that makes an impact like this that will stay with you. I cheered and cried in equal measure reading this book. The stunning conclusion to this series left me breathless, and glad that though this story might be done the world of Prythian still had more tales to tell us.

Feyre has returned to the Spring Court after making Tamlin and the rest think she was under Rhysand's mind control. Her goal is to gather intel on her enemies, namely Hybern, and push his subjects into rebelling. Feyre has to find out who to trust and who to be wary of as the battle of the century looms close. The people if Prythian need to band together or the powerful King Hybern may prevail in enslaving humanity. The previous two books in this series were amazing, so the third and final installment has a lot to live up to. For the most part, I was pretty happy. Feyre in particular impresses, especially as a double agent in the Spring Court. Tamlin deserved everything coming to him after his unrepentent abusive behavior, which continues in this book. Observing her as she undermined him at every turn and helped his court self destruct was incredibly satisfying. Outside of that, Feyre has some changes to adapt to. Her powers are well in hand, but her status as High Lady of the Night Court is brand new and she has to navigate how to be ruler to people she's also friends with. This is of course on top of trying to stop the most powerful being Prythian has ever seen. I especially love how she works with her friends and family to in order to achieve their goals using their specific skills instead of trying to be everything. The found family she has built is stronger than ever with the addition of her two sisters Elaine and Nesta. Her relationship to Rhys' friends (now her friends) deepens more than ever as they get to know each other and share experiences together. Her sisters weren't very well developed before, but Nesta especially becomes a real person in this book. Although she hates being a fae, she eventually finds ways to be productive that don't involve sitting around, being rude to everyone. She directs her anger into understanding her new powers and researching. Elaine spends most of the book stunned that her whole life as she knew it is over, but her powers of precognition show themselves more and more as the book goes on. At first, her vague descriptions are taken as madness, but when they are revealed as visions, she starts to truly live her new life. The addition of her sisters proves to be integral to the story as well as to Feyre's journey. Revisiting previous characters that weren't seen a lot in the last installment and meeting new characters ties everything together and fleshes out the world. Lucien more than redeemed himself for previous transgressions and grew to be so much more than Tamlin's puppet. Even Tamlin himself does a bit of good despite his abusive, controlling nature. (His previous actions aren't ignored or excused.) The rest of the High Lords have to choose a side and it was interesting to glimpse their personalities and the people in their Courts. It also shows how differently they run their Courts and interact with others. Cassian and Azriel are seen in their warrior capacities as usual, but when they become infatuated with Feyre's sisters, we get to see their slightly softer sides and explore their relationship with Mor. Where Rhysand's strength were shown in the previous book, his weaknesses are on display here, which I appreciated. He isn't perfect or an eternal font of energy, so it was good to see a powerful character worn down and devastated by war. One big part of the novel is the war aspect. Many times they have to fight the forces of Hybern to protect themselves or their people. Unfortunately, this is the part that made this book the weakest of the series. On one hand, I liked how realistically war is shown to be in the trappings of this fantastical world. However, there are numerous small battles and one large one at the end. They start to blend together and I'm not a huge fan of books about war. The plot had many twists and turns, which made the book unpredictable. Another criticism I had is the ending, which feels a little too convenient all around. I'm hopeful that Sarah J. Maas will be continuing the series, so it's not a permanent ending. Overall, the series is enjoyable with a relatable protagonist, a worthy love interest, and nonstop action throughout.

This book was pure, exhilarating momentum from start to finish. The dynamic energy never lets up—I was constantly on edge, desperate to turn the next page, and completely unable to put it down. Maas does what she does best here: she deepens every character with care and intention, allowing their growth to feel earned and emotionally satisfying. What truly stood out to me was how seamlessly she interweaves relationships—alliances, rivalries, friendships, and love—into the larger conflict. Every interaction matters, every choice carries weight, and the emotional stakes feel just as powerful as the epic battles. The world-building is rich without slowing the pace, and the tension builds in a way that kept my heart racing. This installment feels bold, expansive, and deeply rewarding, especially for readers invested in these characters from the beginning. An unforgettable, can’t-stop-reading conclusion that delivers on every level.

(5/5⭐️) “My rage had become a living thing inside my chest, an echoing heartbeat that soothed me to sleep and stirred me to waking.” —Sarah J Maas Feyre is ready to fight in this final installment of the ACOTAR trilogy (not counting the novella). Having failed to damage the cauldron in ACOMAF, Feyre is taken into the Spring Court under the guise of having been brainwashed. Tamlin believes her leaving him was all Rhysand’s doing. She encourages this misbelief, determined to rip apart Tamlin’s court from the inside. Meanwhile, the King of Hybern is done staging his troops for war. He’s ready to bring Prythian to its knees. He plans to strike hard at the wall, then sweep across the land and take all the courts. The only way to stop him is to unite all the High Lords, and even then it might not be enough. It will take something short of a miracle to bring him down. But the world has some unexpected allies in the form of monsters. It also has Feyre, Amren, Nesta and Elain. These strong women are unlike others for more than one reason, but especially because they are “made.” They just might have what it takes to save everyone, even if it kills them. Crying!!!! I’m CRYING. Or I was. I don’t remember the last time I cried so much in a book. Happy tears. Sad tears. Sometimes I was just crying because of how emotional this book made me. Like Rhysand’s little circle up before the final battle (which reminded me a lot of the final battle in LOTR btw). Rhysand’s words to all his friends. This might be the last time they are all together. That was all I could think as tears washed down my face. As a sense of foreboding and fear settled over me. Deep down I was thinking, SJM wouldn’t DARE kill ANY of them...right?!...right?! “I believe everything happens for a reason. Whether it is decided by the Mother, or the Cauldron, or some sort of tapestry of Fate, I don't know. I don't really care. But I am grateful for it, whatever it is. Grateful that it brought you all into my life. If it hadn't... I might have become as awful as that prick we're going to face today.” The plot in this book was faster paced than ACOMAF. A lot faster. Everything happens in rapid succession. There’s NO time to catch your breath. Feyre is in Spring Court for the first part, bringing it down, and then running for her life, and there’s the meeting of the High Lords—which was OMG, tense—and the attack at the library, all the battles. You get the picture. It’s GO GO GO. In terms of world building, SJM really tied things off nicely. I loved her introduction of some of the monsters, giving us an even deeper glimpse into Prythian. Like the use of the Weaver, the Bone Carver, and the creature from the depths of the library for the war. We got to see all the High Lords together. We got to see more magic. Everything was brought to a nice close in that regard. There was still PLENTY of romance, and hints of new romance to come, like Cassian and Nesta (SO excited for their upcoming novella), and Elain and Lucian...? If that ever happens. “Nesta looked at the king with death twining around his hands, then down at Cassian. And covered Cassian’s body with her own. Cassian went still - then his hand slid over her back. Together. They’d go together.” I really liked the way Rhysand and Feyre’s relationship strengthened, too. That he trusted her with things as dangerous as sneaking in to the King of Hybern’s camp to rescue her sister spoke VOLUMES: “You do not fear. You do not falter. You do not yield. You go in, you get her, and you come out again.” WOW. That quote though. Those two are my favorite bookish couple of ALL TIME. Hands down. He could have insisted on doing it himself. Or even sending someone else. But he trusted Feyre because she was confident that she could succeed. In terms of character development, where the last book was Feyre healing, I felt this book was her coming into her own. She really learned how to take matters into her own hands, how to be strong, how to make her own decisions. She definitely did some growing, with Rhysand’s encouragement no less. She looked into the mirror and saw who she really was, and she accepted that. The other character arc that stood out to me was Tamlin’s, even though it happened mostly in the background. He went from feeling he owned Feyre, to finally accepting that she wasn’t his, but even more: he saved her life. That, in my eyes, fully redeemed him. I still find fault with him, and he’s not my favorite, BUT he saved her life. The ending was a little surprising but very satisfying for me. I really didn’t expect Amarin to come back, but she did and I’m happier for it. I liked that she came back changed. And...Rhysand dying? That was...I’m not sure. At first I thought it was unnecessary, but the more I think about it, I think it was necessary BECAUSE we needed Tamlin to be the final say in the matter. We needed that final acorn of life from him. We NEEDED to see that Tamlin had FINALLY accepted Feyre’s choice. That he would rather see Feyre happy, even if it meant he couldn’t have her. That, to me, tied off his character arc nicely. This series has become my absolute favorite. I say that about a lot of books, but there’s no question here. I recommend it to everyone who loves darker fantasy, political intrigue, strong female leads, sexy fae...you name it! I am glad there are two novellas for me to read soon. One I have and will get to soon, the other coming in January (YESSS). So...go read this series!

As good as the previous books have been in this series, it can go in one or two ways with A Court of Wings and Ruin: elevate its game and continue its momentum or stumble and produce an average (relatively speaking) installment. Upon finishing this book, I’m so happy to say that it falls in the former category. Sarah J. Maas has managed to take what worked so well in the first 2 books and ramped it up for the third book to put a wonderful and exciting finish to this particular storyline. I have mentioned in previous reviews of this series that one of the things I appreciated about Maas’s works is her attention to detail which leads to the eventual payoff later on in the story. It enables her to play the long game which is a trait that, I feel, makes this series (and others) really successful. It’s a great ability to have in which you can create a well-rounded story full of depth, intrigues and intricacies and keeping it all straight and focused on an eventual end game. ACOWAR illustrated this so well. A lot of the cast’s actions, behaviors, emotions and behaviors had some origin in previous books, using past history and events shape the characters as we know them now. It gives Feyre, Rhysand, Mor, Cassian, Azriel and company depth and complexities when the story makes references to their past. These tidbits into their past also provided nice surprising reveals, giving the story a punch of newness to prevent the story from getting a stagnant feel considering that you’re in a middle of series. It’s a fine line that Maas toes well, to give enough new background info to keep our interest while still keeping enough back to cultivate that air of mystery that’s yet to be revealed. Within this long game are the various subplots and intrigue that make up the long game. I am continually impressed at how Maas manages to create these many storylines, both of the personal nature and those relating to the overall Hybern story. The consistency throughout all the books, including this one, is great and lends to the dramatics that this book produced. The many different interactions and dialogues these subplots created heightened the drama and tension to go along with some entertaining scenes between certain characters (great example is the war meeting of all the Lords). All of the drama, plotting, strategizing, politicizing and tension are all terrifically paid off by the last several chapters of the book with its battle royal. If I thought that the drama and tension occurring in the story up to that point was heavy, it was nothing to the main battle chapters. Maas wrote the battle scenes with a great combination of the action and the emotion. Considering how big and major this battle is (with all the hype and dread leading up to it), it could’ve come of as chaotic especially since there are a lot of individuals and their story contained within it. But Maas was able to deliver on the action scenes while supplementing it with the emotions of the party involved. You’re never lost and it never had a chaotic, confusing tone to it. On the contrary, you couldn’t help but be riveted to what’s happening and feeling the tension of what’s happening. You are feeling what the characters are feeling, going through the highs and lows. And impressive of all, the battle didn’t go the way that I thought it would. Not that I had a clear picture of its process, but the twist and turns it took was unexpected which just furthered my enjoyment of the scenes. If I do have negative point to make, it would be that things played out in a way that was too neat. For an event as epic and impactful as the Hybern Battle it’s to be expected that losses would happen, but here it was “close but no cigar”. And I may be nitpicking, but having those close calls kind of gave the story a false feeling. As if that danger and threat that everyone is worried about somehow seems hollow given that basically everyone (the main cast at least) made it out alive. Not that I am looking for deaths but suffering an eventful and emotional loss really would give the story a realistic and highly impactful effect. While I recognized this trait, it was not enough to take away from what I’ve read and the enjoyment I derived from it. Like I said I’m probably nitpicking and there may be some of you who are rolling their eyes reading this section. The Court of Thorn and Roses series has basically established itself as one of the great series around (I do plan on reading her Throne of Glass series). Maas has created a series that is smart, creative, and entertaining. It’s full of intrigue, drama, tension, romance and action that benefited from Maas really taking the time and energy to making a well-rounded story filled with characters whose depth comes from a well-thought out background/history and plotting that is meticulous with an eventual payoff, with the epic Hybern Battle as the cherry on top. As there is to be more books to come, this was a wonderful way to tie up this particular plot point while also leaving it open ended to further stories. It was an amazing ending to tide me and the rest of you guys over until the next book comes out.

This book took me on an emotional rollercoaster of feelings that I never want to get off. Especially considering this is the first time we’ve had a story finale by Sarah J Maas. I didn’t know what to expect! Is she a Stephanie Meyer, where everyone gets a wee bruise and comes out alive? Is she a George RR Martin, who enjoys killing every single character with no remorse? Or is she a JK Rowling, who kills characters we know and like, but in a way that totally makes sense for the story? Well, I won’t tell you, but I will tell you that you should read this book to find out. First off, Feyre is incredible. In the first book of this series, A Court of Thorns and Roses, Feyre is a meek human, docile, willing to do whatever Tamlin tells her to do, all in the name of love. When I first read it, I fell in love with Tamlin, and loved the way that Tam and Feyre loved each other. They were so great together, Tamlin so protective over here. Then A Court of Mist and Fury comes along, and Feyre changes. The whole story is Feyre changing and growing as a character; she comes alive. Now, in A Court of Wings and Ruin, Feyre using all of that growth and character development to be the strongest female lead I may have ever run across. She is daring, brave, strong, and so incredibly kind. She doesn’t let Rhys, or anyone really, walk all over here. She stands up for what she believes in, and refuses to back down from what she thinks is right. I would not want to be on the battering ram end up her wrath. The way that she is able to manipulate the Spring Court and learn their secrets is absolutely beautifully written. I *almost* started to feel bad for Tamlin…. There are twists and turns to this story, at every single point. Some are a bit expected, but some of them shocked the heck out of me. Sarah J Maas is incredible at making us feel on thing, only to reveal later that we were completely wrong. Here’s a spoiler for the first two books, if you haven’t read them yet (and if you haven’t, what are you doing here?). Did anyone honestly expect to hate Tamlin as much as they did at the end of ACOMAF? I didn’t. I thought Tamlin was the best book boyfriend ever! But going back, he’s overprotective in a bad way, red flags all over the place, horrible temper. Her writing style makes Feyre seem so real. I never had the thought “Feyre, you’re so stupid, can’t you see what’s happening” because we see EXACTLY what Feyre sees. And her interpretations on what she’s seeing is logical, I don’t find myself questioning anything. Until a twist is revealed, the webs start to get more tangled, and you’re like, yeah, that makes sense! The relationships in this story feel so real, but they also feel mature and safe. None of the characters are abusive towards their mates or partners. Sometimes they keep secrets from each other, but only because they’re keeping these secrets for good reasons. When a character gets mad at another character, they fight, talk it out, act reasonable and are able to get over it because their family is so closely knit. Since this is the last book in this story (but there will be additional stories in the universe!), the main conflict with Hybern gets resolved. There are no cliffhangers here. But there are a few loose ends that don’t get tied up, which are hopefully going to be the basis of these additional stories that will be published. It does NOT take away from the ending of this story though. I feel satisfied and satiated, only left with that longing feeling of wanting to live inside this story forever. My only concern about this book is that it is listed as a “teen and young adult fantasy”, and I do not agree with that. There are some explicit intimate scenes that might be inappropriate for a young teenager. A Court of Thorns and Roses might be able to squeak by as a YA story, but the rest of them are definitely not. I laughed, I cried, I sobbed, I threw my kindle across the room, I cheered, I did it all. This really is a masterful ending to an incredible story, and I highly recommend that you finish this series with a bang and read this book. In one sitting, if possible!

I feel utterly ruined right now. It took me a while to put this review together because I'm not sure how I feel right now... My emotions are literally all over the place. In a lot of ways this book was a great conclusion to one of the best fantasy romance series I have ever read. However there were a few things that happened or rather did not happen that just made me want to scream with frustration!! So the book starts off exactly where book 2 finished. Tamlin has taken Feyre back to the Spring Court after she was forced to be separated from her Night Court Family by the King of Hybern after the betrayal of Tamlin. She plays the deceptive role very well and both Tamlin and Lucien believe that Rhysand had been playing mind games with her to trick her into staying with him. I loved this first part of the book! Feyre was very cunning. She literally played the Spring Court like a chess game and manipulated Tamlin, Ianthe and others like players on the board. This is the Feyre we have grown to know and love! Eventually after a series of events she reveals her truth and returns to Velaris and Rysand! Oh Rhysand! The Dark Lord anti-hero who became the protective, loving, romantic mate that we fell in love with in Book 2. This brings me to the main issue I have with this book. I'm not sure how to explain it. But I just found that there was something lacking with Rhysand in this book. First of all I just did not feel the connection between Feyre and Rhysand like I did in Book 2. Something was just off... And Rhysand who is the most powerful High Lord... He was always tired or drained in battle. I was like COME ON... He somehow seemed weaker to me. And when he came face to face with Tamlin, the man that kidnapped his mate, his love, his High Lady... well lets just say nothing much happened. My Rhysand that I know would have kicked his ass. Now don't get me wrong I still loved them together and I did still get some feels, like when they first reunite after her return from the Spring Court. "Rhys lifted his chest enough to take my right hand. To examine the tattoos inked there. He kissed one of the whorls of near-black blue ink. His throat bobbed. “I missed you. Every second, every breath. Not just this,” he said, shifting his hips for emphasis and dragging a groan from deep in my throat, “but … talking to you.Laughing with you. I missed having you in my bed, but missed having you as my friend even more.” And the few romantic scenes we get with the couple are HOT. I'm not sure how this book can be classified as YA. Anyway, moving on... We do get to know Feyre's sisters better. Elaine and Nesta are now both Fae after being changed in the Cauldron. They each have their own story which appears to not be completed in this book. I loved the how these sisters worked together and stood by each other. I also loved how the Night Court Family united together. Azriel, Cassien, Mor and Amren all willingly sacrificed some part of themselves to help win the war against King Hybern. This family relationship played a big part in this book and really took this book to another level that I really appreciated. Rysand and Feyre attempt to unite the great Lords of Prythian because they know that it is only together that they can hope to defeat the King of Hybern. It was interesting to see these Courts coming together and sizing each other up. They don't really seem to trust each other and there were a few humorous moments when they met together. The fighting scenes were so graphic. They blew my mind. You will be on the edge of your seat. This was a very complex, well thought out story which laid out not just physical battle scenes with actual fighting with weapons and magic but also a battle of wills. And finally let me just say... Tamlin! Tamlin who I hated for keeping Feyre trapped. Tamlin who I hated for betraying Feyre and her sisters and selling them out to the King of Hybern... I just feel sad for him now because he truly did love Feyre and I have all the respect for him now. I won't say why to avoid spoilers. So I'm going to give this book 5 stars because it WAS amazing. I could not give it 6 stars like I gave ACOMAF because like I said before I feel the Feyre-Rhysand connection was just not as great in this book. And it may just be that I have been waiting so long for this book to be released and I had such greater expectations that it just did not get there for me. But make no mistake, this book was enchanting, captivating and I was on the edge of my seat. Highly recommended series!