Where do I even start with this book? It was infinitely better than ACOTAR. I have to admit, although I really did enjoy ACOTAR, I was worried that this book would be overhyped, and there's nothing I hate more than overhyped books. Thankfully, I was completely wrong!
This book started pretty much where ACOTAR left off, which I thought was good because I liked seeing how Feyre adjusted right after everything that happened with Amarantha. I loved how Sarah J Maas did not try and gloss over everything, but instead showed Feyre's struggle with what she had been forced to do.
It really kicked off for me when she first visited the Night Court. I absolutely loved the dynamic and being able to compare it to the Spring Court. It's amazing how in one book people's opinions of Tamlin and the Spring Court can just go down the drain in favour of Rhysand and the Night Court. I feel the same!
One of my favourite parts of the book was meeting Rhysand's inner circle. I love all of them in different ways. First, Rhysand is everything I hoped a high Lord to be compared to Tamlin. His dynamic with Feyre is hilarious, especially when they bicker to each other and certain events that happen near the end of the book (which reminded me very much of Aelin and Rowan in Empire of Storms). I also loved Cassian and Azriel, and learning about the Illyrians. However, it made me so sad to even think about their backgrounds, it was all very depressing.
However, I have to admit Amren and Morrigan stole the show. The mysterious and frightening air around Amren is so exciting, and so frustrating as I just want to know who she is! I love how everyone is scared of her and I really just want to learn more about her. I absolutely love Morrigan too. The thought of her past, too, makes me sad (her family are horrible) but the relationships she has with the inner circle, especially Rhysand and Azriel, are amazing.
This book was just a whirlwind of emotions. So much happened between Feyre and Rhysand, and then at the end with the inner circle and Feyre's family made me so shocked - I love plot twists. I also can't wait to learn more about the King of Hybern. Overall, this book was one of the best books I've read all year. 5/5 stars.