Oh, Sarah Maas, thank you for saving this series! 
 This book is an example of why I am in love with reading. 
 I was not a fan of ACOTAR at all. The world building was sub-par, the romance was contrived and everything happened in the last 20% of the book. 
 I liked Lucien, but he was only developed side character and one of Maas' talents is bringing the side characters into the middle. 
 I didn't even want to read this one when it came out, sure that it was going to be as disappointing as the first book. 
 But everyone's reviews were positive, and the sneaky little things they let slip had me intrigued. 
 And this was true Maas style writing. I couldn't put it down! When I started, I was like wow 640 pages, that's pretty long. And of course, it was actually too short!! 
 The world building was great, Prythian really came alive for me in this book. We see other courts, get a better overview of the relationship between the courts. 
 And the world was adequately extended beyond that even - to Hybern. 
 I just got so lost in this world. 
 "Many atrocities have been done in the name of the greater good." 
 The characters made me fall in love over and over again. 
 She did indeed bring these side characters into the middle, and man do I love the Inner Circle of the Night court. They're complex and fleshy and involved. 
 "You're free," Mor said tightly. "You're free." 
 Not safe. Not protected. 
 Free. 
 The depiction of Feyre's depression is well done, I felt myself sucked into it. 
 Her growth throughout the book is astounding, and I actually really liked her by the end! 
 She had far more depth to her, and the plot gained depth through her. 
 "When you spend so long trapped in darkness, Lucien, you find that the darkness begins to stare back." 
 Rhysand... If I start gushing I am scared I may not stop. He is absolutely gloriously written and I am so smitten with him. 
 The banter between the two of them, the flirting, his covert sweetness... Man, I love him. 
 I loved where the story went, romantically and with the plot. 
 This book is magic. 
 One thing I didn't like, however, was the new adult aspect. 
 Don't get me wrong, I actually love NA. Books like Easy are some of my favourites. 
 But I don't really think this is one of Maas' strong points... The sex scenes made me uncomfortable a time or two. Especially the ones in the first few chapters. 
 But it is a small thing to overlook, all things considered. 
 I loved the ending. Brilliant and underhanded. 
 Can't wait for the next one!!!