Common Sense Media Review
By Mary Eisenhart
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based on child development research. How do we rate?
Festive, less violent installment sizzles with faerie sex.
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Why Age 15+?
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Based on 5 parent reviews
Based on 17 kid reviews
Kids say the book is heartwarming and provides a lighthearted atmosphere, ideal for winter reading, though it also features graphic sex scenes that make it unsuitable for younger readers. Many reviews express disappointment over the lack of plot and action, highlighting that it often feels more like fan fiction focused on romance and sexual content rather than a substantial story.
- graphic content
- lighthearted moments
- lack of plot
- not for kids
- character focus
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What's the Story?
After the relationship roller coasters, vicious intrigue, and world-shattering violence of the previous installments, Feyre and Rhysand are hard at work strengthening the hard-won peace and rebuilding A COURT OF FROST AND STARLIGHT. As the winter solstice celebrations loom at the court, the immortal couple hosts a gathering of beloved friends and family -- and worries that Feyre's traumatized, furious sister Nesta, who's been forced into faerie form against her will, won't make an appearance. Or if she does, it might be worse.
Is It Any Good?
There's more festivity, less darkness in this hopeful series installment, but evil forces haven't gone away. Immortals gather to celebrate the solstice in A Court of Frost and Starlight, and protagonists Feyre and Rhysand have epic sex before moving offstage, setting up the forthcoming spin-off centered on another couple, Nesta and Cassian. Along the way, there's at least a cameo appearance by most recurring characters -- along with enough potential plot threads to keep the Court of Thorns and Roses series fans reading for years.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about how holiday gatherings in A Court of Frost and Starlight are used as a device to tell the story of the people in attendance. What other gatherings are used for the same reason?
What are the challenges of rebuilding your world and your community after destruction and disaster? Where would you start?
As Feyre discovers the hard way, hormone surges among the immortals make PMS fun by comparison. What other unexpected consequences might you have to deal with if you found yourself transformed into a fantasy character?
Book Details
- Author :
- Genre : Fantasy
- Topics : Fantasy ( Magic ) , Adventures , Family Stories ( Siblings ) , Friendship
- Book type : Fiction
- Publisher : Bloomsbury USA
- Publication date : May 10, 2018
- Number of pages : 229
- Available on : Nook, Audiobook (unabridged), Hardback, Apple Books, Kindle
- Last updated : October 9, 2025
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