Ra's Mini Review!~

Characters:
I liked how real Feyre felt. She wasn't overly impulsive but she also had her own rage that came out at times. I however didn't enjoy her utter powerlessness at every moment in the story. She occasionally was badass but throughout so much of the story she is actionless or making naive decisions. Her guilt and self-flagellation was annoying as well. I love the grumpy and serious lead trope so I loved Tamlin. He was a complex character and put under a terrible curse. I loved how much of an asshole Lucien is. His backstory was sad but I loved his bluntness and loyalty. Rhysand was very scary and he gave me the creeps. But he had his desires and a backbone.

Plot:
I felt like Feyre's escape plans were silly but I admired her trying. The book had a real beauty and the beast vibes which was made better by the plot twist. I feel like Tamlin is very stupid and selfish for sending her away. It feels like a plot hole. The last 25% wasn't very fun for me. It was a sudden shift in the story being told and I didn't like the trials. The ending was good though.


Secret Sauce:
The world-building was very interesting. I haven't read many fae/fairy books where I've really felt invested in the world but this was good. Once the hostility was gone, Tamlin and Feyre had great chemistry. They understood each other well so I understood why they connected. I have complaints about the last 1/4 of the book but the ending was satisfying.


Rating:
I give this book a 4/5