A Court of Frost and Starlight (A Court of Thorns and Roses #3.1)
Summary:
Hope warms the coldest night.
Feyre, Rhys, and their close-knit circle of friends are still busy rebuilding the Night Court and the vastly-changed world beyond. But Winter Solstice is finally near, and with it, a hard-earned reprieve.
Yet even the festive atmosphere can't keep the shadows of the past from looming. As Feyre navigates her first Winter Solstice as High Lady, she finds that those dearest to her have more wounds than she anticipated--scars that will have far-reaching impact on the future of their Court. (Summary and cover courtesy of goodreads.com)
Review:
As a starter, I want to emphasize that this is a classic novella that gives a revisit into the world of Feyre and Rhys, but it’s not a plot-driven book. There is some setup for the next book in the series which will have Nesta as the main character. The main thing I appreciated in this story was Maas’ attention and understanding to PTSD and how it can manifest in very different ways for individuals. It’s interesting that this is also a strong theme in “Crescent City” and “Chosen Ones”. I support the discussion and exploration of heavier topics, but it can be a bit much so please make sure you’re in an appropriate state of mind for the read!
I think this book is setting things up for a lot of character development in the next books and this novella provides the groundwork to show it’s not all overnight. As always, Maas has beautiful imagery and I particularly enjoyed the visits to the art studio. I’m looking forward to the next in the series!
Warning: Contains repeated sexual content, reference to PTSD and violence.
Rating: 5 stars!
Who should read it? Only folks who have finished the previous three books.
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