Estimated reading time: 7 minutes
Book Series: A Court of Thorns and Roses
Book: A Court of Frost and Starlight (Book 4)
Author: Sarah J. Maas
Number of pages: 233
Genre: Fantasy, Romance, Adventure, Fiction
Attended Audience Age: Mature young adult
Medium Type (physical, digital, audio): physical
Book rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Summary:
With the war now over and Velaris and the rest of The Night Court rebuilding and healing from the aftermath, Feyre, Rhysand, Cassian, Morrigan, and Nesta struggle in their own ways. With the Winter Solstice celebration coming, they among the rest of the characters are searching for solutions that will make them forget the past and ultimately make them happier.
Qualities:
Prose: The book is lyrically written and the details make the book feel airy but tense with allure. The word choices make the time and place more grounded in a fantastical realm with people who are still learning how to thrive after the war.
Character Development: The book follows Feyre’s, Rhysand’s, Cassian’s, Morrigan’s, and Nesta’s point of view as they experience a new era of piece and holiday celebration. The characters, including those that are not perceived through the eyes of reader are just as important to the decisions and emotions felt throughout the book. Everyone is involved in each others character development. Apart from Feyre’s and Rhysand’s point of view, the other three are read in third person.
World Building: The world building starts out vast from the beginning and continues to grow alongside the characters, making up for a vivid adventure. The world building and character development go hand in hand and express each other beautifully.
Recommendation:
I highly recommend the fourth book for anyone who is continuing to read the series and wishes to know more about the characters, the aftermath of the war in Velaris and how it continues to impact people. This is also a wonderful book to read to see more into the other characters view points, thoughts and struggles which were previously unknown. Because the novel is so short, it feels like a palate cleanser after the first two books.
Notable Quotes:
- “My poor Illyrian baby. We certainly do torment you, don’t we?” (p. 9).
- “What sort of things do you paint? My question was soft as the snow falling past us. Ressina smiled sightly. “The things that need telling” (p. 38).
- The weaver went on, “I have to create, or it was all for nothing. I have to create, or it will crumble up with despair and never leave my bed. I have to create because I have no other way of voicing this” (p. 134).
Related Music:
- Landslide by Fleetwood Mac
- I Love You, I’m Sorry by Gracie Abrams
- Winter Song by Leslie Odom Jr.
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