A Court of Wings and Ruin (A Court of Thorns and Roses)

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A Court of Wings and Ruin by Sarah J. Maas **Rating: 5/5 stars** I have no words. I just finished ACOWAR and I am emotionally destroyed in the most satisfying way possible. This book didn't just meet expectations—it obliterated them and left me staring at the ceiling wondering how I'm supposed to function as a normal person after experiencing this level of literary devastation. From the opening pages, this book refused to let me breathe. Feyre's choices throughout are bold, morally complex, and had me alternating between cheering her on and yelling "WHAT ARE YOU DOING?" at my book. The line between strategy and revenge blurs constantly, and watching the consequences unfold was both thrilling and heartbreaking. When certain characters finally confronted the chaos she'd unleashed, the explosive emotions and brutal honesty of those scenes had me completely riveted. And then there's Eris. Listen, I know we're supposed to be suspicious of Beron's son. I know the smart thing is to side-eye everything he does. But this sly Autumn prince stepped onto the page with all that swagger and intrigue, and I was immediately invested. There are layers to this character that we're only glimpsing, and I'm convinced there's a much longer game being played here. The complexity lurking beneath his carefully crafted facade has me completely hooked. The war sequences are masterfully crafted emotional warfare. There were moments where I had to physically put the book down because the tension was unbearable, scenes that left me crying actual tears over fictional characters, revelations that made me gasp out loud. Maas doesn't pull her punches—the heartbreak hits as hard as the triumph, and the cost of victory feels real and devastating. But what makes this book exceptional isn't just the epic fantasy elements—it's how the character development weaves through everything. Feyre's growth into someone who fully owns her power, flaws and all, feels earned. Her partnership with Rhysand continues to be one of the best relationship dynamics in fantasy romance—built on mutual respect, shared strength, and the kind of banter that makes you believe in fictional soulmates. The found family aspects absolutely destroyed me in the best way. Watching the Night Court and the Archeron sisters become this unstoppable force, seeing bonds form between characters who started as strangers or enemies—it's the kind of character work that makes you emotionally invested in everyone's survival. Every character gets moments to shine here. People I was lukewarm about stepped up and completely changed my opinion. Others had me questioning everything I thought I knew about their motivations. The character arcs feel purposeful and satisfying, even when they break your heart. The political maneuvering and magical worldbuilding reach new heights without becoming overwhelming. The stakes feel genuinely massive, but it never loses sight of the personal relationships that make you care about the outcome. By the final pages, I was emotionally feral and completely drained. This book is 500+ pages of trauma, magic, political intrigue, and raw emotional honesty, and I'm grateful for every devastating moment. It's the kind of conclusion that makes you want to immediately start the series over just to experience the journey again with new context. ACOWAR is epic fantasy at its finest—ruthless, romantic, and utterly unforgettable. It's a worthy conclusion to this trilogy that somehow manages to feel both satisfying and like the beginning of something even bigger. If you need me, I'll be processing this emotional devastation and probably starting my inevitable reread. This series has completely ruined me for other fantasy romance, and I'm not even mad about it.

‘Love - love was a balm as much as it was a poison.' This series has been nothing short of spectacular. Here we are on the third book and none of the pace, passion or heart stopping moments have abated. If anything, they’ve intensified. A Court of Wind and Ruin was brilliant. Exhilarating! Unputdownable! We’ve loved it all! "Wanting you - every hour, every breath. I don't think I can stand a thousand years of this." It's one thing to put words on paper, but it's a whole other creative talent that brings the magic, the imagination, and the words so exquisitely to life. We could picture everything and revelled in the suspense thrilling conclusion to the story so far. We couldn’t breathe whilst reading this book! A year has passed since Feyre Acheron entered faery and her life has changed in so many dramatic and unexpected ways. Her relationship with Rhysand, her mate, and his band of loyal friends, Azriel, Cassian, Mor and Amren are one built on loyalty and love. All play their part in this third instalment as faery is once again poised on the brink of war. It’s tense, page turning stuff! “I see all of you, Rhys. And there is not one part that I do not love with everything that I am.” “You bow to no one,” was all he replied. We learn more about Feyre’s sister Nesta and Elain who feature heavily in this book, together with Lucian and his past – it was all so emotional, exciting, and frustrating in equal measures. “To the stars who listen - and the dreams that are answered.” Sarah J Maas is a master storyteller, of that there is no question. The impending war were delivered with gut twisting suspense; the fight scenes themselves were on another level. We can’t describe just how good they were. We both declared them as being some of THE best scenes we’ve ever read in a fantasy paranormal, and we’ve read a lot! "You do not fear," Rhys breathed. "You do not falter. You do not yield." We revelled in how it played out - we couldn’t' have asked for more. We felt as though we were a part of this story, like we were reading in ‘real’ time, experiencing the story with the characters, and as avid readers, we couldn’t have asked for more. A gripping story of redemption, love, and loyalty, where friend and foe tread a very thin line, leaving us gasping at some of the twists and turns. Rhysand still has our hearts. A born protector who would sacrifice his life for those he loves. This man has it all! "I believe that everything happened, exactly the way it had to ..so I could find you."

I kinda overlooked this series for awhile thinking it wasn't for me. I had assumptions it was probably cliche or something. I'm not even sure, I just assumed I wouldn't like it, but boy was I wrong. This series made me invest way more time into reading and molded my interests more than ever before. The entire story is fantastic, from the character building to world building and threats that need to be overcome, and the romance. Its so very well written and I couldn't put it down once I started. And now I understand why so many people recommend and loved it before I gave it a try myself. I was thoroughly sad when I finished the series. But I have found other great series in the genre thanks to this one to help fill that sadness.

🗡️ ⚜️ Book Title - A Court of Wing and Ruin ⚜️ Author - Sarah J. Maas ⚜️ Rating - ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ⚜️ Some Genre/Themes/Tropes: Fiction, Romance and Fantasy Uuugh, I love Feyre and Rhysand! 👏👏👏 Feyre continues to grow and Rhysand is so supportive of this growth. The world building is epic, as always with a Maas book. I have a fair understanding of the lore and geography thanks to the great explanations. I’m a sucker for Sarah’s writing… except for those awful water bowels… someone needs to get their stomach checked. But all in all, it was an excellent conclusion to this story arc. I won’t lie. I kinda thought this was it. Three books and it was done, finished… colour me surprised when more books have come out! 😂 I guess there were a lot of loose ends… let’s see where the rest of the books take me… how ever many there are. I would highly recommend this book to others. I will definitely look for other books written by this author. Note (How I rate): Three stars is a good, enjoyable read. Four is an excellent read and five is a comfort reads that lingers with me for life (very difficult to get but not impossible).

If you read the previous 2, don't waste any more time and start this one. The author manages to give closure to every story in this saga, and an epic heroic end to every main character.

Amazing book! I would definitely recommend this series to read.