Feyre survived Amarantha's clutches to return to the Spring Court—but at a steep cost. Though she now has the powers of the High Fae, her heart remains human, and it can't forget the terrible deeds she performed to save Tamlin's people.
Nor has Feyre forgotten her bargain with Rhysand, High Lord of the feared Night Court. As Feyre navigates its dark web of politics, passion, and dazzling power, a greater evil looms—and she might be key to stopping it. But only if she can harness her harrowing gifts, heal her fractured soul, and decide how she wishes to shape her future—and the future of a world cleaved in two.
Mist and Fury picks up three months after the events on Under the Mountain. Feyre is broken and suffering in the Spring Court, and everyone else is struggling to heal as well. Rhys hasn't yet called in his bargain with Feyre and Tamlin has proposed in during those three months.
For me, the characters absolutely carry this book. This is not an action packed book - the plot is woven in between with the all the characters' journey. The action is spread out - a bit here in the Summer Court, a bit there with the Queens, then somewhere else, and then the final chapters. I feel it's mainly because ACOMAF focuses solely on the healing of Feyre and the mysteries of the Night Court (as well as Tamlim in the Spring Court but we're ignoring him till the end of the review). The characters absolutely do carry and make ACOMAF. The steam scenes are an added bonus.
The Characters (TW: contains mentions of Depression, PTSD, abuse)
As I said, Feyre is broken and suffering from PTSD. I feel so bad for her because Tamlim acts like nothing is wrong - he literally doesn't help her when she wakes up from her nightmares and is sick. She has no support around her because not even Lucien is willing to help her because they 'need a united front'. Essentially, wee saw Feyre as a strong woman and her falling in love in the first book, and this one we see her trapped in an abusive relationship. I love the moment that she, thanks to Rhys, rescued and throughout the book overcomes her PTSD and forms tight bonds with the Inner Circle. We see her fighting for something - and the people - she loves. Like I said, her overall character arc is massive, and it's done absolutely brilliantly by Sarah. Her mental health struggles and eventual recovery are so realistic - it gets me every single time.
Rhys, our mystery boy is not so mysterious anymore. I wish he was real. He's the support that Feyre needed but didn't get in the Spring Court. We see a different and deeper Rhys throughout the book (especially the cabin chapters where he fully opens up to Feyre) and he dons various persona's to keep up appearances, which Feyre sees through. I love that we see this side of him because it shows that he actually cares about her and Velaris and his Inner Circle. His journey is just as amazing as Feyre's as he too struggles with PTSD and the sacrifices he had to make in Under the Mountain.
The Inner Circle. They consist of; Mor, Cassian, Azriel and Amren. I love how each one of them welcomes Feyre without hesitation and go out of their way to help her. Each have their own strengths but I love Mor and Azriel the most (I am so looking forward to ACOSL for him).
*************Spoilers from this point onwards*************
TW: abuse
And finally, we talk about the devil Tamlin. Yes, I actually call him the devil. I hate the way he treats Feyre; he actually TRAPPED her in the Manor with no way out, causing her to have a mental breakdown. He gives her absolutely no freedom in the Spring court and his outburts are brutal, and if she didn't use her magic she'd be severely injured. Every time she returns from the Night Court there is no 'are you okay?' It's straight into getting intel out of her. No way, that's not how you treat your fiancée. I get Tamlin is struggling from Under the Mountain too, but he has anger issues and there is no excuse for the abuse he puts her through, and let's not forget he sold out Pyrthian to 'take her back'. I see that some people want a redemption arc for him in a future book, but I'm not sure there's any way that he could be redeemed.
So, the plot, as said earlier, is quite complex. There is a hell of a lot more layers than previously thought in ACOTAR. I love the building romance between Rhys and Feyre. It's so different to what she knows, and both of them help each other through their healing. I love how caring Rhys is with Feyre, and he doesn't force the mating bond on her - he lets her choose when she's ready. I love the twists and turns the plot takes in terms of Hybern and the Queens, as well as the attacks.
Overall, the characters are amazing, the plot is superb and it's beautifully written. I do highly recommend it. 5 Stars.
Rating: 5 Stars
Would I Recommend: Yes
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