— 4.5* stars —

I remember reading A Court of Thorns and Roses about a year ago, and I thought it was okay. Not mind-blowing, but I did really liked Feyre’s character, Lucien’s too. Tamlin was not a mind-blowing, absolutely amazing love interest but that was fine by me, it didn’t bother me that much. And yes, Rhysand was there too, and yes, his scenes were always bringing that spice that was missing for me. But his character, and the hype around him didn’t live up to my expectations at that moment. I didn't see the appeal, didn't understand it. And it was a really slow book, but the whole Under the Mountain section gripped me, and it got me intrigued enough to pick up the second one.
Which I did.
Only 15 days ago.

That was a mistake.

I should have picked it up way sooner. Almost immediately. Because friends, let me tell you, this book wreck me. It’s everything.

I don’t know how, I don’t know why, but A Court of Mist and Fury was just really, really good. A fantastic sequel. A really good balance between intriguing story, amazing new characters, feelings, action, politics, schemes and plot-twists. Feyre's struggles resonated with me, so deeply, I understood Rhysand's as well. I guess that's why I loved the characters so much in this book: they're trying to overcome their pain, their suffering, they're trying to heal.
It wrecked me, and I ugly cried way too many times.

I knew Rhysand and Feyre were going to end up together somehow, that was the only spoilery thing a new going into this book. I didn’t expect all of this kind of slow burn-is type of story, and I loved it.

Feyre, truly a strong, smart, cunning, kind but also sometimes ruthless badass warrior, survivor, ilu bby
Rhysand is my smol boy and I love him.
The Court of Dreams is literally what dreams are made of and I’ll serve, protect and die saving each and every one of them. The fact that this people the world wanted to break banded together and turned out to be one of the most powerful teams of all times, literal chills.
Tamlin is so Adam from the Shatter Me series it hurts and I hate it.
I'm also super intrigued by Nesta and Elain and what will be their roles in the third installement.

I did got annoyed at some point, because it felt weird to read "mate" all over the pages, but I would be lying if I said I hated the book because of that. I did not.
It was an extremely pleasant surprise and the ending made me want to pick up A Court of Wings and Ruin immediately! My mind was like wait, wha- what is happening?! wtf just happened? no no no (but also kind of yes yes yes because if someone can bring the world down, it can only be my little survivor and warrior Feyre)