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    A Court of Frost and Starlight

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    A tender addition to the #1 New York Times bestselling Court of Thorns and Roses series by Sarah J. Maas, bridging the events of A Court of Wings and Ruin and upcoming books.

    Feyre, Rhysand, and their friends are still busy rebuilding the Night Court and the vastly altered world beyond, recovering from the war that changed everything. But Winter Solstice is finally approaching, and with it, the joy of 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, her concern for those dearest to her deepens. They have more wounds than she anticipated-scars that will have a far-reaching impact on the future of their court.
    Bridging the events of A Court of Wings and Ruin with the later books in the series, A Court of Frost and Starlight explores the far-reaching effects of a devastating war and the fierce love between friends.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherBloomsbury Publishing
    Release dateMay 1, 2018
    ISBN9781681199061
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    Sarah J. Maas

    Sarah J. Maas is the #1 bestselling author of the Crescent City, Court of Thorns and Roses, and Throne of Glass series. Her books have sold millions of copies and are published in thirty-eight languages. Sarah lives with her family in New York City. sarahjmaas.com facebook.com/theworldofsarahjmaas instagram.com/sarahjmaas

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    • 3/5
      I don’t know how to feel about this. The ACOTAR series has been my favorite fantasy series since I started reading the first book. But this one... this one really disappointed me.I enjoyed some of the cute moments, and loved having a chance to have a glimpse at their lives. It just felt so rushed. It read like a fanfic to me. Or like Sarah was trying to write this book just to get one last, *quick* book in about Feyre and Rhys. And as much as I love Feyre and Rhys, and I loved seeing them find happiness and security here, it just felt very forced here. I would have rather seen a more complete view of the other characters develop in this book, and have Feyre and Rhys take a smaller role to prepare for the rest of the series.For a book that was only 230 pages, sex was mentioned quite a lot... but not in a good way. Having absolutely loved the other books, I know SJM can write better sex scenes than these. I thoroughly enjoyed many of the ones in all three of the others. The couple of sex scenes here just felt awkward and rushed, though. And the build-up was horrible. Rhys didn’t think about anything else. Rhysand has been my favorite from the start, but I got so tired of his horny mind during A Court of Frost and Starlight. It just seemed so overdone and not entirely fitting to his character or to the story. And the word “mate.” While it has been used plenty of times between Feyre and Rhys since they got together, those were MUCH larger books. When it appeared in the other books, it was a word usually used in a sexy way, something used every so often to heighten tensions and show that they had a stronger bond than humans could ever find. But in this book, it was used a lot. And in unnecessary moments. The shopping was also a big issue for me. I mean, yeah, it was sweet to see how the characters think and what kinds of gifts they buy or appreciate. But there was so much shopping. Like, that was most of the book. I wanted to see Mor come into herself more, to accept her own sexuality more. I wasn’t necessarily disappointed that this didn’t happen in this book (being a part of the lgbt community, I know it isn’t easy and appreciate that it’s not perfect with the High Fae either), I still would have liked to see that brought up more. I will say though, being able to see these beloved characters have a happy Winter Solstice was wonderful. I also loved seeing more development with Cassian and Nesta, I just wish there had been more.I didn’t hate this book, but I didn’t love it. I love this series and I was so excited to read ACOFAS, but I’m leaving it disappointed. Even kind of mad.
    • 5/5
      After the war with Hybern, Rhys and Feyre, their family & friends are back home, repairing the damage and dealing with the aftermath of war.As the "in-between" book that's meant to set up the new series, this book really does not stand alone. You get an update on various characters and see some of the trauma they're still dealing with. There's not a lot of new stuff happening, but it's a quieter sort of story as they prepare for Winter Solstice. It was fun to return to the characters, and I'll look forward to seeing what happens next.
    • 3/5
      If I had loved the first trilogy, this book probably would have been great because it gives us all another look at the characters we would have loved. However, I only really liked the second book out of the first three books that come before this. So in that sense, this book didn't do much for me. On the surface I was a little interested in seeing what is coming next for these characters and I will most likely read the next book, but this could have been much much more.
    • 3/5
      This book is for the die-hard fan of the series and author! Don't go into this thinking that you're going to get more info or see anything new or exciting, this was just what the author had intended it to be - a leeway into the next trilogy of the series, a little bridge, to give us a peek of what the characters are up to and what is to come.I really, really enjoyed this book, and here's why:It's a novella! Just a tiny glimpse at what all the characters are doing after the war - how they are coping and taking care of everyday little things making them really relatable and likable. I really appreciated this! It showed me that they don't all have to be so intense and broody all the time. It's okay to slow-down, be mellow and just live. For me, Feyre and Rhys' story is complete! But I do love seeing them together and how they're coping with the aftermath of everything that they had gone through in such a short period of time. Seeing them heal and have hope for the future warmed my heart... Seeing the others in the group tease each other and get back to their old ways was endearing. They're all getting used to the peace that they currently have and are starting to let their guard down and enjoy the moment. Yes, there are still pressing matters to attend to, but for the winter holiday, they are relaxing and taking the time to appreciate each other's company.Authentically fun and satisfying! And on that note - I truly am super excited to see what is going to happen next as I feel it's time to let the other characters shine and tell their stories now!
    • 3/5
      So this was an interesting installment in the ACOTAR series.For the first half of the book, I was bored out of my mind. After the halfway point I did get more interested in it. I had the hardest time getting into the story, probably because there wasn’t really a story. The book was mainly the inner circle preparing and then celebrating the Winter Solstice. There was talk of the aftermath of the events of ACOWAR, but there wasn’t enough to actually give this book a storyline. The book is told in alternating points of view, but in a weird way. It’s mainly told in first person by Feyre and Rhysand, but there are some chapters that are told in third person by Cassian and Mor. The shift from first person to third person was strange. I would have rather had it all be in first person. However, it was nice to see other character’s points of view because there is a lot to explore from the other members of the inner circle. This book also contains a sneak peek of the next book, and after reading it, I am definitely interested in continuing the series. It seems way more interesting than this book was. Overall, this was not as good as the rest of the series and I didn’t find it to be a necessary addition either. But if you are a super fan and want to spend more time with the characters and just read about them, then give this book a go!
    • 4/5
      3.5 stars
      I couldn't get enough of the other books and so was dying to dive right into this one. I was a little disappointed because it sort of felt like nothing really happened. While I love all the characters to death, it felt a little like a giant epilogue with some drama thrown in there. I had thought this was going to bridge the prior books to the new ones to be released and so maybe my expectations were off. Don't get me wrong, I still loved reading about Feyre, Rhys and everyone else. A nice steamy scene thrown in there too. I also got a thrown off a couple times with the change from first person to third person. I liked reading from Feyre and Rhys POVs but then switching to the other POVs that were written in third person threw me because I almost forgot which chapter and POV I was in. Nothing crazy but it did happen to me a couple times. Overall, loved reading more about this world and getting a glimpse of their happily ever after.
    • 4/5
      nothing much happened? it could just go on being slice of life for these characters forever, but I don't think i'm into it.
    • 3/5
      I enjoy this series, but in this book in particular - nothing happens. It seems to be solely a set up for the next book, hence it’s numbered 3.1 in the series instead of 4. It really could’ve been included at the end of the last book or the beginning of the next. It did not have much plot at all and did not need to be its own book. I still look forward to the next in the series though!
    • 4/5
      I liked seeing the relationships between the characters and that we got to know some more about their backgrounds. But unlike the other books, this one didn't really keep me reading, because nothing happens.
    • 3/5
      I know this book is supposed to be an “in-betweener” from the last book in the series and the next major book in the series however, reading it I found I could put it down without really worrying about the story going anywhere. Even knowing this book was only supposed to be a short story, I still felt a bit let down with what was going on. I could feel Feyre’s restlessness and the restlessness of so many of the other characters in the story. And I felt it because the story was so mild, so tame, there was almost no action to speak of and really focused more on the characters trying to pick things back up over a holiday.But, even with all of this understanding, the book and the story itself fell short for me personally. As a reader I very much enjoyed the series itself and how action packed and involved I became with the story and enjoyed the writing of it so it was a letdown to have this short story collection be so mild.With all of the previous being said, and understanding through the reading of the acknowledgments in the back of the book, following the author on social media, and having her divulge what was going on in her life at the time she was writing this short novel, it makes more sense why her focus was elsewhere and why this story came out more mild than I as a reader desired them to be.At the finish of this short book, I am eager for more action - the anticipation having been, no doubt, the intent to fire my desire for the next book.
    • 3/5
      This is an “interlude” book, in case we didn’t get enough of the what the Night Court does when its members aren’t at war. (Spoiler alert: eating, drinking, shopping, and having mind-blowing sex.) In other big news, Feyre celebrated her 21st birthday and the Night Court celebrated the Winter Solstice.Evaluation: One might think of this as the beginning of a Fae Shopaholic Series. Or maybe just a prelude to more interesting story development. I hope it’s the latter.
    • 2/5
      Blagh. I wanted to love this, obviously, since I really enjoyed the entire Court of Thorns and Roses trilogy, but this was such a marketing ploy and money maker. I want to give it a one star but one stars are generally saved for books that a really loathe. I didn't loathe this book, but I definitely didn't love it. Nothing really happened and I was all hyped up just for people to throw their money at something that had the 'ACOTAR' name to it. Not worth it - don't waste your time.
    • 4/5
      This is book four in A Court of Thorns and Roses series. If you thought this series was a trilogy like I did, you are as mistaken as I was. This novel is a transitional novel, leading to the next novel.In this novel, there isn’t a battle about to be waged or plotting being done to advance anyone’s agenda. Time passes as Fayre adjusts to living in the in-between time--between a major battle and what comes next. We learn what is happening as a consequence of book three--the different “kingdoms,” so to speak. We meet new characters in the town that will probably matter later. We also see where Nesta is headed, which will be book five.It’s a nice, shorter book that gives us all a breather as we prepare for what is next for Cassian, Nesta, Azriel, and Mor.
    • 5/5
      Start of a new trilogy I think, or at least it felt like it. A bit thin on text making it feel like there would be more to come rather than actually tell a story.
    • 4/5
      This was a wonderful addition to this series! I wished it could've been longer, but the story was meant to be more of a look into the everyday life of the night court. I think it did its job well, especially with leading us into the next book! I can't wait to read about Nesta and Cassians relationship soon! It's going to be quite the rollercoaster, but I'll be ready for every dip and dive!
    • 4/5
      This was a fun read. I read another review that likened this to fan fiction, and I absolutely agree...but, unlike that reviewer, I really enjoyed it. The fact that an author has the opportunity to write something that doesn't necessarily drive forward the main story and still have success with it is awesome!

      The only thing that made me kind of sad was that Feyre decided to have kids. There was something really cool about a lead female protagonist not wanting kids (right away, which for the fae could mean hundreds of years). It was empowering. I know that SJM also found out she was pregnant right around the time this came out, so I guess art imitates life sometimes...

      And the peak at the next book...GIRL! I need more!
    • 4/5
      I don't know how I feel about this installment of the ACOTAR series. While I loved going back to Velaris and seeing how the characters are healing after the war in a happy season on their Solstice (for once something happy), the story as a whole felt plot-less; like the whole thing revolved around the Solstice and gifs for each other. While I appreciate the family that Feyre is trying to keep together and seeing how she plans on making the world better, I just felt like it was missing something. Hopefully, the next book will reveal more. Overall, though, ACOFAS was a fun look into Velaris for a short time.
    • 4/5
      Did I love this book?
      Y'all can bet I did!

      This novella was everything!!!! I loved loved loved this novella with all of my being

      I was so happy to read more about my Night Court babies and see more of Feyre and Rhys but I was mostly thrilled because CASSIAN GOT A POV IN THIS BOOK AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA (Mor too but let's face it, Cassian is more precious than anyone else)

      I loved the whole winter solstice spirit, loved how everyone -despite everything they're going through individually- let go of it all and went to Velaris to spend time with the Court of Dreams. That had my little heart fluttering in my chest.

      And the most important thing about this whole novella being:
      WE GOT THE WALL SCENE!! FREAKING FINALLY

      That last chapter though! The teaser of the next book

      HOLY CRAP I WANT IT LIKE YESTERDAY!

      IT'S GONNA BE ABOUT MY BABIES NESSIAN AND I CAN'T FREAKING WAIT OMG!!!!!!!
    • 5/5
      There's not a lot of forward movement of the plot in this one, but I think that's partly why I loved it so much. It takes time away from the action to let the characters be the characters, to explore their interactions with one another, and I love that. Sure, I think it's also setting up some tensions for whatever's coming next and I appreciate that, too, but it was great to see the characters coming to terms with what happened in the last book, and also just doing day to day things, having a dinner together, ruminating over what presents to get each other for the holiday,... It was a cozy sort of entry in the series and a bit of a breather from the intensity, and I loved it.
    • 4/5
      Definitely some filler, but I didn’t mind. A great read for the holiday season, and it provided a lot of the fluffy slice-of-life stuff I was wanting after the last book. Now I need to prepare myself for A Court of Silver Flames.

      Kind of Spoiler-y, but I was extremely happy we got to see Feyre start painting again and make a career out of it, and that we also get to see Rhys and the others having some family fun. I loved all of the emphasis on how creating art can heal and share stories and experiences. It really spoke to me as a writer, and once again reminded me of why I want to write. Thank you Sarah J. Mass.
    • 4/5
      I'm not sure why so many people had a problem with this story. It was a fun short story of their winter solstice. I enjoyed learning a little more about some of the side characters and I especially liked the sneak peek of the next book at the end of this book. I have really enjoyed this series.
    • 3/5
      This was okay, it had its cute moments but it really seems more like a filler or like when Disney does a Christmas special of one of their movies. I like it enough that I am glad I read it but not something I can say I truly loved.
    • 5/5
       This short novella was a nice way to bridge the first trilogy to the upcoming books. Its always great to have a little bit more time in Prythian. However, a HUGE fault I found in this novella was that it was written in first person when the chapter was from Feyre or Rhys's perspective, but it was written in third person when it was from anyone else's perspective. It made the chapters seem less cohesive and left something to be desired.
    • 3/5
      This book has no plot line, just covered life after the war.
    • 3/5
      The three stars are for Rhys (forever my literary husband), Az and Cassian (Amren too).

      Everyone else I cannot stand - especially the Archeron sisters - with special mention to filthy Nesta (wash your bedsheets woman) who does NOT deserve the affections of Cassian. Lucien also deserves better treatment. And Az deserves someone we haven't met yet.

      Plus side: Rhysand sex scenes - yas
    • 4/5
      I love this series. This is a nice Winter Solstice story to tide us over while we wait for the next in the series. (There is a preview at the end--whet my appetite.) We touch base with every one, and get some smexy times with Feyre and Rhysand.
    • 5/5
      While not a full installment on its own, ACOFAS is incredibly poignant. Dealing with the aftermath of the war, Feyre, Nesta and Elain, along with all the other Fae in the group, must regain their sense of purpose, and heal. Decide which direction they want their lives to go in, how to recover with new players, new Fae, and so, so many deaths during the war.
      Devastation is past. Rebuilding is harder than one would think.
    • 4/5
      Feyre and the Inner Circle deal with the emotional aftermath of the war. I was caught off guard by how many "realistic" things went on: infrastructure repairs take years to complete, Feyre volunteers with charities, and each character has to deal with their own trauma.

      Is there plot? Eh. Honestly though, were we expecting anything other than an extended, canon, fanfic? Not really.
    • 5/5
      I read this for the "a book with a 6-word title" part of my 2018 reading challenge. I loved it, it's a perfect continuation of the series.
    • 4/5
      It was nice visiting Velaris again, catching up with the characters and seeing how they're rebuilding their lives after the war but now I'm ready for a full length story with some action...