A Court of Mist and Fury

I know that the ACOTAR series can be very polarizing it terms of if it is good or not, but I have been enjoying my journey! I noticed myself getting so into the book, that I would vocally complain or react to scenes as I'm reading (can't say that about a lot of books that I've read in the past one/two years).

I felt so torn between Tamlin and Rhysand in the beginning, not wanting to believe that Feyre and Tamlin's romance will fall apart when they finally got together. PTSD will do that to ya. While I don't completely hate Tamlin, because he too is experiencing PTSD and is vulnerable to influence (as you see with Ianthe and the King), I am very upset about his acceptance of Feyre going back to him. BFFR Tamlin. Why are you so easily fooled? I also don't get the distain for Lucien. He too had to deal with Tamlin's abusive behavior and did the best he could.

Rhysand and Feyre's romance started initially for me as something I didn't want. I hoped, despite all the spoilers I've allowed myself, that Tamlin will come to the rescue. As the story moved on and Tamlin fucked up over and over again, I grew to like their relationship. I appreciate that Rhysand is not another brooding arrogant bad boy that only behaves in an emotionally constipated way, before and after the confession. He is open and shares his emotions.

Chapter 55 was not as “spicy” or “smutty” as people make it out so seem, though I'm a little biased with my unfiltered Internet experience starting at the age of 13 (Tumblr has made me seen things). I can see how its spicy for people who haven't read any fandom smut or erotica, but the chapter is alright. It didn't get me “excited” or anything. The chapter were Feyre and Rhysand are messing around in the Inn is better in conveying spicyness than Chapter 55.

I do see the flaws though, especially with the writing. I can't tell you how many times I would roll my eyes at repeated words or phrasing. A couple mentions of “mate” is fine during the chapter were their mate bond is truly acknowledged, but after that it just gets cringy. I know that this way of writing continues into the next books, and while I can ignore them and enjoy the book nevertheless, the repetition comes across as juvenile as the story goes on. I hope the Crescent City series is not like that too...