A Court of Silver Flames (Part 2 of 2) [Dramatized Adaptation]

A Court of Thorns and Roses [Dramatized Adaptation] #4, Part 2

by Sarah J. Maas, Colleen Delany (Narrator), Natalie Van Sistine (Narrator)

Sarah J. Maas's sexy, richly imagined audio experience continues with the journey of Feyre's fiery sister, Nesta.

Nesta Archeron has always been prickly-proud, swift to anger, and slow to forgive. And ever since being forced into the Cauldron and becoming High Fae against her will, she's struggled to find a place for herself within the strange, deadly world she inhabits. Worse, she can't seem to move past the horrors of the war with Hybern and all she lost in it.

The one person who ignites her temper more than any other is Cassian, the battle-scarred warrior whose position in Rhysand and Feyre's Night Court keeps him constantly in Nesta's orbit. But her temper isn't the only thing Cassian ignites. The fire between them is undeniable, and only burns hotter as they are forced into close quarters with each other.

Meanwhile, the treacherous human queens who returned to the Continent during the last war have forged a dangerous new alliance, threatening the fragile peace that has settled over the realms. And the key to halting them might very well rely on Cassian and Nesta facing their haunting pasts.

Against the sweeping backdrop of a world seared by war and plagued with uncertainty, Nesta and Cassian battle monsters from within and without as they search for acceptance-and healing—in each other's arms.

Genres: Audiobook, Fantasy, Romance, Romantasy, Fiction, Fae, Magic

Audiobook

Published October 10, 2023

About the author

Sarah J. Maas is the #1 bestselling author of the Throne of Glass, Court of Thorns and Roses, and Crescent City series. Her books have sold millions of copies and are published in thirty-eight languages. She lives in New York City with her family.

Reviews

[SK · Rating 5 out of 5]

Nesta wins Part 2. She's possibly the most underrated and misunderstood fmc that SJM ever wrote.

[♥︎ Heather ⚔ (New House-Hiatus) · Rating 5 out of 5]

reread 🤺

Highly recommend the graphic audios for a reread, they're honestly super enjoyable.

Bruh... Nesta is the baddest fiercest Archeron, idc. idc. idc.

Love her so much. 😭

And the sun broke over the horizon, as Cassian's knife plunged for his chest, Nesta erupted with the force of the Cauldron.

There was nothing in Nesta's head but screaming. Nothing in her heart but love and hatred and fury as she let go of everything inside her and the entire world exploded.





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#TeamNesta

[astarion's bhaal babe (wingspan matters) · Rating 5 out of 5]

If you heard pterodactyl noises coming from somewhere don't worry about being in a jurassic park remake. that was me during the headboard bit.

[Samantha Young · Rating 5 out of 5]

The graphic audio editions of this series are honestly the best audiobooks I've ever listened to. The writing is wonderful and how it's been edited for performance is perfect. This is narration at a high level of excellence in acting. The entire cast are phenomenal. I've listened to the series on my daily dog walks and had to wipe tears from my face and stifle my laughter. I'm guessing I was making ALL the expressions while listening to them. If you love audio and fantasy romance, these editions are a MUST. A gazillion stars!

[Deniz · Rating 5 out of 5]

I still don't know if I like Nesta as much, always takes a minute for me to finish the last book

[Valkyrie ✨ · Rating 5 out of 5]

I had the time of my life listning to this.

I cried. I laughed. I swooned.

Gwyn, Emerie and Nesta are still my favorite part of this book. Gwyn, especially. She shone brighter in this audiobook for me.

Cassian remains my favorite bat boy and only he has rights as a man. Rhys can go eff himself after this book. Azriel... jury is still out. I want to believe in him, and he better end up with Gwyn or I'll legit break down.

Can't wait for the third book in the Crescent City series. I need all the crumbs I can get of these characters.

[Madyfay · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love Nesta and Cassian’s story. Her growth is awe inspiring. I love the relationships she builds and rebuilds. I’m excited to see how she fits now in the inner circle with everyone in the next book. I can’t wait for it and to see how Nyx grows. So many heart wrenching moments in this book I cried so much. I’m gonna miss super powerful Nesta but I’m hoping we get to see what remnants of her power is still there. I’m so excited for book 6!! I’ll probably re listen before it comes out. This series has my whole heart ❤️😍

[carolina · Rating 5 out of 5]

ੈ✩‧₊˚This will always be a 5 star book to meੈ✩‧₊˚

I’m not reviewing the book (I already have a review on my profile) but I just have to say that the graphic audios are incredible and I loved rereading the series this way. I highly recommend them if you love ACOTAR, the production in these audios is so good, it makes the story more intense, and the narration is amazing.

I love this book so much, I know not everyone does, and I know it’s not a perfect book, but it will always be special to me 🥹 listening to the audio made me love it even more (although I could’ve done without the smut scenes, it’s so awkward to listen to them 😬😭)

[Ellie °• semi-hiatus · Rating 5 out of 5]

A wild and emotional ride

You will cry 100% 😭💔 . An excellent job from the narrators, truly .
It really hit diffent, listening the narrators for Gwyn's and Emerie's stories - ahh still unwell .
Loved loved it ❤️‍🔥

5✨

[Brenda P · Rating 5 out of 5]

Part 2 was so good! I just love how Nesta built such strong friendships with Gwyn and Emerie, and of course the house! And I like the storyline about how the journey through traumatic events can affect everyone differently, but how everyone can get through it.

[Grace Kirk · Rating 5 out of 5]

WOW
Well what do I do now? I already have a bat boys tshirt on the way to me from ETSY. I cannot stop thinking about this series. I cannot stop talking about this series.

This book was my favorite book in the series.

I listened to the graphic audiobook on Libby and I CANNOT recommend that enough!!! I didn’t want to finish and rush through the book but I wanted to keep reading not being able to stop listening to this book.
Two parts I did not like were: 1- when Nesta peed on herself and that’s how Cassian found her while hiking 🥴 and how they could not perform a c-section on Feyre 🧐

Favorite characters and relationships in this book

Nesta: I did not like Nesta’s character coming into this book. I have loved Cassian and literally quinces at the way she treated him previously because you knew he loved her (maybe he was even her mate..) Nesta has great character development in the book. Her strength and love she found through the help of Cassian, Emerie and Gwyn made me so happy. I was so glad she was able to rekindle her relationship with her sisters and the night court. Nesta changing her anatomy for little baby wings in the future!! AH!

Cassian: Cassian> my favorite bat boy! He is a ride or die loyalist for those he loves. His tough protective sometimes cocky exterior verses his funny fiercely loving interior is my favorite. Cassian running the Valkyrie training camp had me laughing many a times. Also can we talk about him and Nesta 🔥 I love Cassian!

Nesta and Cassian: LOVE. I KNEW THEY WERE MATES. when Cassian had met her as a human he was already protective over her mean self. I was so happy to find out they were mates. I loved/ hated the slow tension between them that had been building up over the last few books. The sexy scenes between them!!!!!! Their ending in this book > so sweet. I love them.

Emerie: Her dad, her cousin and her backstory are so sad. She is so strong and she just needed a little push from her friends to be truly confident in herself again. I loved her love for the romance books! Her and Gwyn wining the Blood Rite with Nesta’s help was so bad ass. I could picture her toughing the stone with her clipped wings triumph over all the males who had fallen. Always cheering for her in this book!

Gwyn: Her backstory and losing her sister were heartbreaking. She was so incredibly strong and independent. She loved her friends as if they were sisters. I loved her in this book. Being the first to come train and encouraging the other women to come later. Also.. her and Az??

Nesta, Emerie and Gwyn: LOVE LOVE LOVE. I love the bond they created! The sleepover and the friendship bracelets were so sweet! I giggled when the girls found out the house could grant them things while they had their sleepover. I giggled so hard when the girls would gang up on Nesta at training and talk about her and Cassian then Cassian would make them do more exercises. I loved that Emerie got Gwyn into the beginning ramance novels. I was nervously listening when the girls were fighting in the Blood Rite. So so so happy for this girl gang!

I have loved this series. I have enjoyed fantasy but I loved the romance aspect of this series the most. The world building is deeply explored and the characters were well developed. I could talk about this series for hours.

I love this book forever!

[💕📚Cassie📚💕 · Rating 5 out of 5]

Full review for parts one and two ohh my gosh this was truly one of the best experiences I had with Silver Flames. It’s still told in 3rd person's pov but this version makes it bearable no I take that back it makes it exceptionable lol there’s sounds and effects to go along with everything everyone’s voices are a perfect fit for them Gwen and Emery’s voices🤌🏻 Cassian and nesta’s voices changes with the mood of the sitting perfectly if it was a happy sad or angry moment their voices went along with it!

The 2nd half of this book didn’t disappoint it’s Everything anyone would want in this book because of this version if you had a hard time with the book or audio I say give this one a try you’ll either instantly love or hate it. If you’re a Cassian fan this one’s for you 😋

The spice never stops just when I thought it’s over with it things starts back up some parts felt very long with Spice Nestas a book girlie so take it from there lol

Nesta takes the win for this book she’s the main star all the way around with everything she’s done and did even with the wrong she’s doing she still finds redemption if I do say so myself it’s the best damn redemption!

[Zana · Rating 3 out of 5]

I stg if I ever have to hear the words females, males, and mates again.....

At least this was better than Part 1. At first, I was bothered by how OP Nesta became in the penultimate scene with the crown, the mask, and the harp, but it actually turned out pretty cool so I can't really hate that much.

The whole Nesta/Cassian thing is so violently heteronormative that my aromantic heart can't handle it. So gross. I'm done.

This is definitely not the worst series I've ever read, but romantasy is definitely not my thing.

Also, I can't with Nesta wanting Cassian's ~~~seed~~~ to drip down her leg. Sometimes, you gotta let your inner voice stay inside your head.

[Lisa · Rating 4 out of 5]

It got better! I’m so glad, and proud of Nesta’s progress.

[Alieke · Rating 5 out of 5]

"Because I was fucking jealous" 😚👌

[maria · Rating 5 out of 5]

idc what people say I love Nesta. She’s so misunderstood i’ll love her forever!!

[Steph (Teacups & Tropes) · Rating 5 out of 5]

Audiobooks 1 & 2: 5 ★
Overall Story: 4 ★

[Erin · Rating 5 out of 5]

I highly recommend listening to the graphic audio. 🥵🙌🏼❤️

[Klaudia · Rating 5 out of 5]

This series is my Roman Empire.

[Kritzia Lord · Rating 5 out of 5]

Now that I’m done, my mind is just reeling different unhinged theories. Send help

[Eva♡ · Rating 5 out of 5]

I. LOVE. THIS. SERIES. SO. MUCH. 💖✨

[Natalie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Oh. My. God. Wow. Part 1 was incredible, and part 2 truly is a masterpiece unlike anything I've listened to. ACOSF will always be my favourite, and these graphic audiobooks made it so much more impactful than I expected. I cried so much, everything felt so REAL and emotional. Everything about it is perfect, especially the cast. Hearing sound effects and music elevates this to movie level productions in your mind and I truly am so in awe of the fact that quotes or scenes I adored in my first read through of this still managed to hit HARDER when listening to this. Incredible. It's magic. I'm so thankful for this book, for this graphic audiobook version, and for Nesta's empowering and relatable character arc. Here's to climbing the mountain, special sisterhoods, unconditional love, and strength 🏔🧚‍♀️💪🥰💖💖💖

[Erin · Rating 3 out of 5]

I really struggled with the first part of this book - Nesta was so incredibly unlikable that it made it really difficult to keep reading. It was just constant misery and moping without a single granule of cheer to keep the reader hanging on to. I’ve never shouted angrily at a character in a book so much, and I very nearly DNFed this multiple times, but only kept pushing on as I have friends who said they really enjoyed this book. I was ready to give this a one star review and then be done with it.

But - once Nesta starts her training arc and begins making some friends, she really started to grow on me and it became a lot more enjoyable to read. The second half of the book, once the more of the plot heavy stuff kicks in, was fun to read too and I enjoyed the lore and world building aspects of Nesta’s powers.

My other complaint about this book - and I can’t believe I’m saying this, as a SJM fan - is I felt like there was actually TOO MUCH sex? A lot of it lacked emotion or plot relevance and it became repetitive and many of the scenes slowed the pacing of the story rather than providing excitement or character development. There were also a few scenes where Nesta was doing something completely unrelated to sex (like training) but she was THINKING about sex explicitly and it earned many groans and shouts of “for fucks sake!!” from me. I think SJM’s editor needed to insist on pruning a few of them out to make the ones remaining feel more impactful than monotonous.

However as an audiobook, the performances in this - especially from Cassian’s actor - were brilliant, and some scenes had my jaw dropped and gasping in shock from the pure emotion from the actors. Definitely a worthwhile format to enjoy the story in!

[Marilag · Rating 5 out of 5]

4.5 out of 5 stars

Okay the second act of this 700+ page book was so much better now that Nesta is back to being the fierce queen that I knew she would be. It was also much spicier, which is GREAT. Cassian? CASSIAN SIR?

My takeaways:
- Do I finally have skin on the ship wars game for Azriel? Why yes. But if yall already know how boring I find Elaine, then yall can definitely guess who I'd ship Azriel with hands down.

- The death pact was monumentally iconic. And absolutely idiotic.

- I am HERE for Rhysand for High King idgaf.

- "Move" and "Put your hands on the headboard" are now constantly just running through my head I can't even stop at it at this point.

- I NEED MORE ERIS AND I AM SAT FOR A REDEMPTION ARC MAKE IT WORK SARAH JANET.

Honestly, if not for the whole Feyre subplot I probably would have 5-starred this regardless of how I felt on the first half, cuz I got such a kick out of the second one. Alas. The last chapter existed.

[Jaye Winkley · Rating 5 out of 5]

♾️⭐

This Book!!!!

One of my fav books ever and the emotions were real listening to it, I will forever be a Nesta gal and the found family in this within her, Gwyn & Emerie is my favourite thing ever!!
“Our stories our worth telling” YES they are girls🥹

& of course a nod to Nessian, I am an Az girlie patiently waiting for his time to shine but Cassian > Rhys sorryyyy…

I did not think through that I would need to get over finishing this series all over again🥺🥺 maybe this is my sign to dive into TOG?👀

[Meiske · Rating 5 out of 5]

Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

I've read this book three times, and it's still a favorite with a solid 5 stars! The story is amazing, and the graphic audiobook made it even better – super cool visuals. Sarah J. Maas is just brilliant. If you're into the series, this one's a must-listen!

[hailey🥀🦢✮˖°. · Rating 5 out of 5]

this will always be my favorite of the acotar books we’ve gotten so far. nesta’s redemption arc and the friendship she finds with gwyn and emerie holds such a special place in my heart. i love those three girls 🫶

[Laura Baker · Rating 5 out of 5]

Objectively, I think Nesta is a much more complex character than Feyre is. This was so much fun to listen to! (Did have to fast forward some through almost all the spicy scenes in this one though…😳)

[Emma ❤️‍🔥 · Rating 5 out of 5]

Keep climbing the mountain ❤️

[Bj Hylton · Rating 5 out of 5]

YES