**MAJOR SPOILERS AHEAD**



Okay, I've got some things to say. I completely saw Tamlin becoming way too controlling at the beginning of this book and I'm glad Feyre left him. The real problem is that Tamlin doesn't see Feyre as an equal in any way and cares more about what he thinks is best and what he wants than her needs. That's a recipe for failure in any relationship, but especially a romantic one. Rhysand actually started to seem not as bad, even in the previous book. I know he gets a lot of flack for having drugged Feyre under the mountain, but he really only drugged her so she would suffer less and survive to play her part. I don't see him at all as a monster for that. Also, Rhysand actually respects Feyre's ability to make her own decisions and enables her to become more informed and educated to be able to defend herself. Tamlin on the other hand tried the restrain her in every way possible like a child and later like a prisoner. Not to mention that he would have hit her were it not for the magical shield she put around herself. Talk about a path to domestic abuse.

I think Tamlin also treats Lucien like crap a lot in this book. Lucien tries to plead Feyre's case and always gets shut down, just like Feyre. The dude doesn't even know how to friendship correctly. Even after all that, I didn't think he was so off the rails that he would sell all of Prythian out to get Feyre back. It's especially obnoxious because he still thinks she was just manipulated into leaving him even though he treated her like crap for months. 

I really like how Rhysand was shown to have such a different dynamic with his Inner Circle. Really comes to show how Tamlin doesn't actually have any friends. Quite sad, really. I'm still not sure what the relationship between Cassian, Morrigan, and Azriel is. I know there's probably a ship there that is endgame, but I'm not really sure if there is a love triangle there to begin with. Hopefully we'll find out next book. I do think that Nesta and Cassian are probably going to end up being a couple based on how much they bicker, though. I enjoy romantic relationships that start off with the two parties disliking each other. It's fun to watch. I guess that's also another reason I like Feyre and Rhysand. Based on that assumption, I think Azriel and Morrigan will end up together.

Maas definitely did a great job of giving Rhysand a Hades vibe. He gives off an air of fear in his Night Court and knows how to demonstrate ruthless power when necessary. He definitely doesn't enjoy being cruel, though. He's also super charming and flirty with Feyre which adds to his appeal. Even when he doesn't agree with Feyre, he allows her to have her say. He does the same with his close friends and that's really why he's able to gain and maintain their respect. 

Just a warning, that despite being categorized as a YA novel this book does contain a decent amount of sexual innuendos as well as sex. It's pretty well written for those that enjoy that kind of thing, but might turn some people off. Just something to be noted.

I have to say that I've come to appreciate all of the characters because they have all suffered through so much but have learned to each cope with their trauma. Rhysand has definitely helped a lot of them do that which comes to show that he is truly a good friend. He's also shown to be damaged and vulnerable and doesn't like his friends seeing him that way. I'm glad he's been able to open himself up to Feyre so as to not carry such a heavy burden by himself.

With that said, I have to say that Amarantha and Ianthe are disgusting. I can totally see why Lucien avoided Ianthe like the plague, she is super rapey. It must have been even worse for Rhysand having to screw Amarantha against his will for 50 years. No wonder he still had nightmares about that crap. 

Overall, I liked this book way better than the first book, probably because Tamlin wasn't super likeable to begin with for me and a lot more characters in this book are more likeable. Feyre is also allowed to have a lot of character growth that she wasn't really allowed to have in the Spring Court because she was in the dark about a lot of things. But yeah, sorry to any people that liked Tamlin. You'll change your mind after this book. I never really felt much for the guy. I was pretty indifferent, but now I definitely dislike him. He's horrible and I feel validated because I had a feeling Sarah J. Maas was planning for Tamlin to be a bad match for Feyre. Boy, was I right. Rhysand is way better, so I don't mind. I'm hoping we get Lucien back next book because he's really the one thing I miss about the Spring Court. Great installment, highly recommend! I didn't really feel the need to own physical copies of these books, but after this book I might get the box set.