While the first book was a nice story that felt mostly predictable until Rhys came into the picture, this book was a wild rollercoaster ride of twists and turns in the best way possible.

I always thought Tamlin was kinda funky and figured some kind of bond happende at the end of the last book, this was not what I expected. Rhysand was not what I expected. At all. And I love the book for it.

Feyre ended up becoming the ultimate weapon after being forged as a high fae with powers from all courts, but her most powerful new skill seems to be free will, and newfound passion for a family, a home, and unexpectedly, a mate!

Her inheriting so many different abilities and learning how to wield them was really interesting, as well as learning to fight through the Illyrian techniques and the mind reading were quite exciting. The hidden city Velaris, the only city exempt from the war was a great setting and felt more alive then the static spring court. Visiting her sisters and having them witness the fae in Feyre was an interesting setting as well.

Now for the spicy bits, my god the enemies to lovers trope was strong in this book, in the best possible way. The snarky chemistry between Feyre and Rhys was so much fun to follow, and the will they won’t they, every chapter a bit more of a connection, a step further. Us knowing about the mating bond before Feyre did and finding out with her was devastating, but I’m glad that Rhys understood her pain and was also doubting how to tell her about it the entire time. Their relationship is passion, burning, but tender and fragile as well as they’re learning to trust not just eachother but also in themselves and their self worth. (Plus I hope the shape shifting gets used in more interesting ways hehe)

There was so much action, banter, a story of a war with adversaries that kept scaling up. I’m loving the adventure so far and I’m really curious what the coming books will bring. (Also f Tamlin man he gives me the heebiejeebies now, Lucien better put him in his place soon)