Like everybody else in the book world, I read and finished “A Court of Frost and Starlight” yesterday, and I don’t think I’m alone in wanting the next book to be out already. 2019 is really far away, and as much as I like living in the present, I wish 2019 would hurry up already. I remarked on this yesterday when I was deciding which books I plan on buying, which I plan on borrowing from the library, and I realized I was planning books I would want to buy in January 2019, which just feels insane. (Such as, The Wicked King, and King of Scars) But, such is the life of a book worm.
I really enjoyed it ACOFAS, so I’m going to write a quick spoiler-free review of the book, as well as put some of my predictions and ideas out there for what might happen in the future of this series.
By way of review: It’s possible other people were expecting more from this book, but it was exactly what I wanted and expected it to be. I gave it a four star review, because it wasn’t groundbreaking enough to deserve five stars. Nonetheless, I appreciated that it was more of a “slice of life” book, than it was a real book. I didn’t want or need a true adventure in this book, I just wanted to see the characters again and get a glimpse of where the story was going. I loved the varying POVs, the clues we got into the feelings and personalities of characters that we normally don’t get as much information on. I love Feyre and Rhysand, don’t get me wrong. But it’s not like there’s much more to tell about their stories. Sure, they’ll have new adventures, and they’ll likely start a family, but they’ve already gone through so much and experienced so many things together, it just doesn’t feel like there’s a need for another story centered on them. I am, however, fascinated by the rest of their little family and the stories they still have to tell. I loved that this book hinted at so many new storylines, although I wish it had been a little more clear the direction it was going. The sneak peek of the next book was seriously exciting though. If you haven’t, be sure to read that sneak peek. I have a feeling a few members of the fandom will be ecstatic when they read it. We’re certainly in for a wild ride.
And now, predictions for the next bit of the series!
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- I think Mor will be confronted with her sexuality, and that this will be the first time the person with the gift for truth will actually have to tell the truth. I feel genuine apprehension for the moment that Mor and Azriel have to have that conversation. He’s loving and kind, but I can only imagine the hurt he will feel knowing she purposefully flaunted men in his face for years rather than telling him she wasn’t interested. I hope we get to see some conclusion to the Mor/Eris storyline too. Her father too, although I’d be happiest if he just died.
Credit: @artofviccolatte - Cassian, in my opinion, has the deepest heart and the most sensitive soul. He plays tough, but he’s a softy down deep. Remember, he and Feyre were the quickest to become true friends when she joined their inner circle. We get some clues about the background of some of his deep-seated beliefs in this book, which is nice, and it opened up a lot of possibilities for what we will see in future books for him. My hope is that future storylines for him aren’t focused just on Nesta and their potential. I want to see some growth in him--I want to see him learn to trust and open up with people, especially his friends. I want to see him acknowledge the depth of his feelings. I don’t even know if I want him and Nesta together, because she can be a bit tough to love for me.
Credit: ak-draws.tumblr.com - I have a feeling, based on some clues from the book and the sneak peek, that we’re going to learn a lot about Nesta in these next few books. I have mixed feelings about this. I like seeing the mental struggle she goes through, because she’s not nearly as icy as she believes. But for someone who has so many people who love her, she’s a bit of a pill, in my opinion. I think at the moment, even if I don’t love her as much as I love other people in the series, I would enjoy a series about her if only to see her humbled a bit. I look forward to the continuation with her of what we see in the sneak peek.
Credit: unknown - Lucien is a character I love with my autumn-loving heart, so I do hope I get some of him in the future. I think eventually he will make up with Tamlin, but it won’t be the same. I think through his new friendships he will find the confidence to declare his independence and become a stronger person. I love that he’s kind of the unspoken of victim. That he went through so much, and his realization of how different life can be is just beginning. He’s finally learning who he is without Tamlin, and that’s a journey I think we’ll get lots of in the next books. I can’t decide if I love him with Elain, or if I love Azriel and Elain, so let’s not talk about this yet.
There is obviously a lot more to be predicted, so I can’t really give an exhaustive list of what I think might happen. But I really hope we just get more and more of my favorite high fae.
