A Court of Mist and Fury by Sarah J. Maas

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🌙 A COURT OF MIST AND FURY: Fantasy at Its Absolute Peak ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 5 out of 5 stars

After finishing A Court of Thorns and Roses, I knew—knew—I had to keep going. And listen… I’m not even a huge fantasy person. But A Court of Mist and Fury grabbed me by the collar, shoved me into Prythian, and said “you live here now.”

This book is HEFTY. Emotionally. Plot-wise. Romantically. Spiritually.
So much happens that I kept pausing like, “Wait—how did Sarah J. Maas come up with ALL of this??” The world-building is wildly imaginative, the characters are deeply fleshed out, and the romance?

🔥 JUICY. SPICY. ADDICTING. 🔥

I was gone. I couldn’t stop reading. This is fantasy at its best, and I am not taking notes—I’m screaming it from the rooftops.

⚠️ TRIGGER WARNINGS (Read Before Continuing)

  • PTSD & trauma

  • Emotional abuse

  • Confinement / loss of autonomy

  • Violence & torture

  • War themes

  • Sexual content (consensual, adult)

  • Death

  • Manipulation & betrayal

🚨 SPOILER WARNING 🚨

This review contains FULL AND COMPLETE SPOILERS, including the ending.
If you haven’t read A Court of Mist and Fury yet and want to go in unspoiled—stop here and come back later.
Everyone else? Let’s go 😌👇

📚 Overview: What Kind of Book Is A Court of Mist and Fury?

A Court of Mist and Fury (2016) is Book 2 in Sarah J. Maas’s A Court of Thorns and Roses series, and it’s where the story levels up hard.

This is Adult High Fantasy, blending:

  • Faeries, magic, and courts

  • Deep psychological character development

  • Romance with real heat

  • Political intrigue & looming war

If Book 1 cracked the door open… this one blows it off the hinges.

🖤 Full Plot Summary (Yes, ALL the Spoilers)

Feyre Is Not Okay (And Honestly, Same)

After surviving Under the Mountain and literally dying to save Tamlin and Prythian, Feyre is resurrected as High Fae—but mentally? She is wrecked.

She’s plagued by nightmares, guilt over the murders she committed, and the crushing weight of trauma. Tamlin, also traumatized, responds in the worst way possible: by becoming controlling, possessive, and suffocating.

He locks Feyre inside the Spring Court “for her own safety,” strips her of autonomy, and refuses to let her train or help. She is wasting away—emotionally and physically—while preparing for a wedding she doesn’t want.

Enter Rhysand (Cue the Chaos)

On the wedding day, just as Feyre silently begs for escape, Rhysand, High Lord of the Night Court, shows up and calls in their bargain: Feyre must spend one week per month with him.

Tamlin loses his mind.
Rhys doesn’t care.
And Feyre is whisked away.

At first, Feyre hates Rhys—his arrogance, his teasing, his masks—but at the Night Court she experiences something shocking: freedom.

Rhys trains her to use the powers she gained from all seven High Lords when she was resurrected. She learns she is powerful—dangerously so—and for the first time, she’s encouraged rather than controlled.

The Inner Circle = Found Family Excellence

Feyre meets Rhys’s Inner Circle:

  • Cassian (warrior himbo energy, we love)

  • Azriel (broody spymaster, quiet devastation)

  • Mor (confident, fierce, loyal queen)

  • Amren (terrifying ancient being in a fae body)

And suddenly… Feyre has a family. Not a cage.

Tamlin Fumbles the Bag (Repeatedly)

Feyre returns briefly to the Spring Court, hoping things have changed. They haven’t.

Tamlin tries to force her to spy on Rhys.
Then he locks her in the manor again.

That’s it.

Feyre snaps, shatters her way out, and chooses herself. She returns to the Night Court for good—and that’s when Rhys reveals Velaris, the secret, untouched heart of his court.

It’s peaceful. Artistic. Safe.
And Feyre realizes: this is home.

The Bigger Threat: Hybern & the Cauldron

The King of Hybern has reclaimed the Cauldron and plans to destroy the wall between the human and fae realms. The only hope is the Book of Breathings, split into two halves—one in the Summer Court, one with the mortal queens.

Feyre proves her strength through terrifying trials (including stealing from the Weaver—NO THANK YOU), and she and Rhys steal the first half of the book from Tarquin, High Lord of the Summer Court.

Yes, it’s morally messy.
Yes, it hurts.
Yes, it’s necessary.

Mates. With a Capital M.

When Rhys is brutally injured by ash arrows and tortured, Feyre finally unleashes her full power to save him.

And then the bomb drops:

💥 They are mates. 💥

A soul-deep bond. Stronger than marriage.
Rhys knew. He didn’t tell her—because he wanted her to choose freely.

Feyre is furious. Hurt. Overwhelmed. She leaves to process, reconnects with her love of painting, and eventually… forgives him.

Their reunion is tender, honest, and deeply emotional—and yes, very spicy 🌶️

Betrayal, Kidnapping, and the Brutal Ending

The mortal queens betray them.
Velaris is attacked.
And Feyre’s human sisters are captured and turned into High Fae by Hybern.

In the final act, Feyre and the Inner Circle infiltrate Hybern—but everything goes wrong. Their magic is dampened, and they’re dragged before the king.

Then comes the ultimate betrayal:

Tamlin and Lucien step out of the shadows.

Tamlin has allied with Hybern—claiming it’s all to “get Feyre back.”

To save everyone, Feyre agrees to return with Tamlin… but secretly urges Rhys to escape.

And he does.

The book ends with the reveal that Feyre will now act as a spy inside the Spring Court, ready to destroy Tamlin and Hybern from within.

Mic. Drop. 😮‍💨🔥

🧠 Final Thoughts: Why This Book Is a Masterpiece

A Court of Mist and Fury is about:

  • Healing from trauma

  • Choosing yourself

  • The difference between control and love

  • Found family

  • Power—owning it, not fearing it

The romance is unforgettable, the character growth is stunning, and the plot is relentlessly engaging.

I get the hype now.
I am part of the cult.
Five stars, no notes. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

📖 If You Loved This, Try These Next:

  • A Court of Wings and Ruin by Sarah J. Maas

  • From Blood and Ash by Jennifer L. Armentrout

  • Throne of Glass by Sarah J. Maas

  • The Serpent & the Wings of Night by Carissa Broadbent

  • Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros

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