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 Absolutely, hands down, my favorite book in the series. The entire evolution of the story is incredible. Thank gosh it was broken down into three parts because this bitch wouldn't be able to handle it otherwise.      LOVE the evolution of Nesta beginning to live and love herself, despite the darkness she's caused and witnessed. That she finds her reason for being and fights to retain it and fights to be a better version of herself constantly. Nesta finding her love in music and dancing, is so beautifully  written. The house being sentient being, even capable of complex emotion and understanding, is so beautiful. It gives Nesta the nurturing, respect, and love that her mother never gave her. Which while healing is something she desperately  needs especially because her mother was so absolutely awful to her. The addition of Emerie and Gwyn are the perfect characters to add and further broaden the family in the ACOTAR universe.       ...

  Along the journey of re-reading the ACOTAR series, I was in a horrific car accident and broke my hand, so things will be a little slow for me and formatted differently.      So, re-reading ACOFAS have to say it is still not my favorite in the series. After reading it for the second time it is much more tolerable and wasn't too angry about having to re-read it in this journey. It really made me really want a book in Lucien's POV and his time spent away on his trip to find the cursed queen, and now his journey with Vassa and Jurien. Feel like there is a lot there that can be explored and brought to light. Very interested in seeing what will happen in the next few books. Hate that he's in the group of Misfits or whatever they call themselves, but it makes sense for his character and such.      Love how it bounces between the different characters every chapter...it gives insight to how their own books would be if it followed them. Like the next one is Si...

Probably my second favorite book in the series.  Feyre is back into the Spring Court to get vengeance and revenge on those who betrayed her and her sisters. Through this she finds out their plans, makes everyone flee the spring court, and leave Tamlin on his own. Even his second in command Lucien leaves with Feyre because Elain is his mate. Being the High Lady of the night court is a complete flex. Hybern and the war was so brutal, Nesta saving Cassian and draping herself over him, Nesta and Cassian in general, Elain and the king. Elain being captured by the Cauldron and the rescue.  Azriel, need I say more? Rhys dying and then being brought back...fantastic Amren sacrificing herself to turn the tide in the war, remarkable. Would I read it again? In a heartbeat

     On the re-reading journey it was my second time reading ACOMASF which honestly was even better the second time around. Where we left off was now Feyre surviving everything that happened under the mountain and is now reunited and in the Spring Court with Tamlin. Feyre, now High Fae, is dealing with all of her new powers and the possessiveness of Tamlin now that she's safe and home. Basically, Tamlin is now a huge dick and extremely protective and possessive. Her only escape is during her week away with Rhysand, which he actually claims her for the first time on the day of her wedding.      This is probably my favorite book that focuses on Feyre and Rhys in the series. The build up to enemies-friends-lovers (mates) is the perfect amount of time. The fact that there is dedicated passages and moments to Feyre dealing with her PTSD is so real. The nightmares, fears, and sometimes the need for reassurance is so innately realistic that it's nice to see i...

So if you read the previous post, you’ll know that I’m re-reading the entire ACOTAR series. Here are my thoughts on reading it for the second time: Having been slightly obsessed with magic and things associated with the magical world, the world building Maas does is possibly one of the easiest ones to follow. Not only the world, but the character list and character building as the book goes on. There are complexities but she doesn't throw extra characters in the story unless they’re necessary or come up again. The emotions that Feyre deals with are wild, the hunger she deals with…not even just physical hunger but the overwhelming need to be wanted and loved. To have purpose yes, but also the want of being taken care of and understood for once. Which makes so much sense that she falls in love with Tamlin. They’re both broken and he shows just enough of himself and his darkness that they need one another and find solace in knowing neither of them are alone.  Speaking of Tamlin, h...

     I absolutely blame Tik Tok for my re-reading of the ACOTAR series. Ever since Hulu has said they're making a show/movie based off of it...there have been fan castings everywhere! People talking about who narrates the audiobooks and clothing and stores creating so much merch! I'm obsessed and what better way to join the masses? Re-reading the entire series for the second time. The point of the post is to simply let you know that the next few posts will be completely ACOTAR, including my favorite merch that I've seen as well as my fan cast...if I work up the nerve to share it.  Wish me luck, Bethany