After everything Feyre went through under the mountain, her life is far from being the fairy tale she imagined. Haunted by her experiences and struggling with the role she is expected to play, she finds herself suffocating rather than healing. While Tamlin tries to protect her at all costs, Feyre slowly begins to realize that love alone is not enough if it comes at the price of her freedom. When Rhysand re-enters her life, Feyre is drawn into a different part of the faerie world, one that challenges everything she thought she knew about herself, power, and love.
Going into the second book, I already had high expectations, and somehow A Court of Mist and Fury managed to exceed them. The world expands so much in this book, and I loved finally seeing more of Prythian and learning about its politics, courts, and hidden secrets. Compared to the first book, this one feels much more intense and emotionally complex, especially when it comes to Feyres character. Her growth throughout the story was incredibly satisfying to read, and I loved watching her find her own strength and voice. The characters were once again a huge highlight for me. New dynamics, deeper relationships, and unexpected friendships made the story even more compelling. There were moments that were rather unexpected and made it difficult to put the book down. It definitely feels richer and more layered than the first one, without losing the romantic elements that made ACOTAR so enjoyable.
A fantastic continuation of the series that combines romance, character growth, and an expanded fantasy world, and one that made me immediately want to keep reading.
