WARNING: This Contains Spoilers for a Court of Thorn and Roses
After reading A Court of Thorn and Roses, which I was not a fan of (way too much Domestic Violence/ power and control vibe for me), I was hesitant to pick up the next book but I'm glad that I did because it was very different from the first one.
The main focus of the book is Feyre, who has come back after her experience Under the Mountain. The book focuses very much on the impact of trauma on a person and the importance of having people who genuinely have your health and recovery as a priority for them as well. As Feyre figures out the impact that this trauma has had on her, including on her abilities and persona, she begins to feel empowered, which is nice to finally see. We are also introduced to new characters, who are fantastic. And of course we learn more about Rhysand.
What I liked about this book, and which made it better for me, is that there was way more depth in character and plot development. It wasn't as shallow as A Court of Thorn and Roses and I appreciated Feyre learning about herself. I loved learning more about Rhys and I adore the new characters. I enjoyed seeing more of the land of Prythian, which we didn't get to see in the first novel. The writing was also better and less...juvenile?
Definitely worth moving on from the first.
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