As reluctant as I am to admit it because, quite honestly, I don’t want it to be over yet, I am currently reading the final installment in Sarah J. Maas’ A Court of Thorns and Roses (ACOTAR) series. The fifth text, titled “A Court of Silver Flames,” actually took me by surprise at its start because of the shift in character focus throughout the novels. The first four books in the series mainly depict Feyre, whereas the final book in the series focuses on Nesta, Feyre’s sister.
The reason I say I found this surprising is because, as I said, the entire collection up until its concluding piece mostly covers Feyre, and, additionally, Rhysand.
I’m speaking in general terms because I don’t wish to spoil anything for anyone.
The last book pivots in its narration and mostly covers Nesta and Cassian. My second reaction after surprise was annoyance, to be candid; I am eating my own words, though, because Maas’ delve into Nesta’s complicated character is a testament to how skilled of a writer she is. Not only is it bold to make a jump in character focus like Maas did, especially in her epic ending, but additionally, her ability to maintain the enthrallment of readers and almost intensify, if possible, the yearning to keep reading and learn more about Nesta, just as I wanted to learn about Feyre.
I am so grateful I gave ACOTAR a chance, because, when I first started to hear about it, I wasn’t entirely sure I wanted to hop on the bandwagon. Alas, I am content I did, because I haven’t enjoyed reading a series as much as this in a very long time.
I am sad the experience is over, and while I can read it again and again if I so please, the first time reading it will always be a cherished memory.
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