I actually wanted to take a break after Book 1 of the ACOTAR series by Sarah J. Maas, but it was highly recommended I continue straight away since it sets the pace for the rest of the series: so I did!Well, my friends, it turns out that "sets the pace¿ is quite an understatement. A better description would be: Book 2 takes everything we know about Prythian, dumps it on the floor, stomps on it a bit, and then hands it back to you with an innocent smile. ¿¿Since defeating Amarantha, Feyre's life has radically changed. Not only must the kingdoms attempt to return to normal after years of repression, but Feyre must now learn to live as one of them. The life granted to her by the High Lords has made her fae herself, perfect for starting a new life with her beloved Tamlin. But the nights spent in Amarantha's dungeons have left wounds Tamlin cannot heal. Now, she must learn to navigate both her new body and her fractured state of mind. ¿¿¿ While ACOTAR has strong Beauty and the Beast vibes, A Court of Mist and Fury turns darker and more emotional. Feyre's actions have broken her, and in Book 2 we watch her try to heal. It's no longer the wonder of the fae we're exploring, it's the strength of one's soul. ¿ I thoroughly enjoyed this book and would absolutely recommend it, even if you only felt mediocre about Book 1! In fact, I think I liked this one even more than the first, despite the emotionally heavy undertone running through it.
