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A Court of Silver Flames by Sarah J. Maas
3.5
challenging dark inspiring reflective sad tense fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

I really struggled to get through this one. The shift in POV from 3rd to 1st person, as well as the switching between Nesta & Cassian threw me a little. As well as this change in writing style, about 1/3rd of the book is sex. I don't mind a bit of spice but tbh I got a bit bored of it. It just felt unnecessary and the book could have been shorter, whilst still being a fantastic read. Once you get past all the sex, the storyline in this book really is as good as the rest, Nestas character development is honestly phenomenal. It's clear Maas has either personal experience or extensive research in Mental Health, I really enjoyed seeing Nesta find her own family and pull herself out of the dark with their help. I absolutely loved the way Maas incorporated mindfulness and meditation into the world of fantasy.