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A Court of Thorns and Roses [Dramatized Adaptation] #5, Part 1
A Court of Silver Flames (Part 1 of 2) [Dramatized Adaptation]
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.
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.
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Published August 15, 2023
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Sarah J. Maas
115 books575k followersSarah 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.
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January 2, 2024
Full cast ✅ Cassian ✅ Good soundtrack and graphics ✅ Cassian ✅ Awesome narration and storytelling ✅ Cassian ✅ Mesmerizing and immersive ✅ Cassian
As much as I like Nesta, Cassian wins part 1 👀🤭
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I miss the inner circle. So here we go, another reread lol 🥺
As much as I like Nesta, Cassian wins part 1 👀🤭
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I miss the inner circle. So here we go, another reread lol 🥺
August 30, 2023
alexa play the weeknd's entire discography
I'll be honest with you guys and admit I was toally ready to be let down at least a little by this, but all the narrators did such a flawless job that I couldn't stop listening to this masterpiece.
Colleen Delany (Narrator), Natalie Van Sistine (Nesta) and Jon Vertullo (Cassian) took one of my absolute favorite books and made it perfect with their impeccable performance.
I'll forever be in awe of the way Cassian's narrator caught every shade of his sweet and passionate personality. I had chills every time he talked.
Natalie Van Sistine was born to give Nesta a voice.
Their joined scenes were simply divine.
I'm still not done sweating out all my electrolytes because of that particular dining room scene, and I probably won't until part 2 comes out and the Lord of Headboards everywhere will make his appearance, dooming us all to perpetual gawking.
The only thing I feel allowed to complain about is that Azriel's voice actor sounds way too chirpy for the character, almost like he just popped out of a new-adult sitcom.
I've always liked Az's humor, but I've also always imagined him with a deeper and quieter voice to match the subtle sarcasm.
Can't wait for part 2.
I probably won't survive it, but if I have to go, it'd be an honor to do it with Joe and Natalie's sexy voices whispering filthy, sweet things in my ears.
I'll be honest with you guys and admit I was toally ready to be let down at least a little by this, but all the narrators did such a flawless job that I couldn't stop listening to this masterpiece.
Colleen Delany (Narrator), Natalie Van Sistine (Nesta) and Jon Vertullo (Cassian) took one of my absolute favorite books and made it perfect with their impeccable performance.
I'll forever be in awe of the way Cassian's narrator caught every shade of his sweet and passionate personality. I had chills every time he talked.
Natalie Van Sistine was born to give Nesta a voice.
Their joined scenes were simply divine.
I'm still not done sweating out all my electrolytes because of that particular dining room scene, and I probably won't until part 2 comes out and the Lord of Headboards everywhere will make his appearance, dooming us all to perpetual gawking.
The only thing I feel allowed to complain about is that Azriel's voice actor sounds way too chirpy for the character, almost like he just popped out of a new-adult sitcom.
I've always liked Az's humor, but I've also always imagined him with a deeper and quieter voice to match the subtle sarcasm.
Can't wait for part 2.
I probably won't survive it, but if I have to go, it'd be an honor to do it with Joe and Natalie's sexy voices whispering filthy, sweet things in my ears.
July 16, 2025
Time for my favorite of the series 🥁 rereading ❤️
I’ll never stop loving and rereading this book and giving it 5 stars. Nesta is such a bad ass, I love her.
I need a house of wind. 🖤
Here I go again.. 4th re-read.. I can't just listen to part 2 alone...🥂
#Team𝓝𝓮𝓼𝓽𝓪
❝ 𝐼 𝒶𝓂 𝓉𝒽𝑒 𝓇𝑜𝒸𝓀 𝒶𝑔𝒶𝒾𝓃𝓈𝓉 𝓌𝒽𝒾𝒸𝒽 𝓉𝒽𝑒 𝓈𝓊𝓇𝒻 𝒸𝓇𝒶𝓈𝒽𝑒𝓈
𝐍𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐛𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐤 𝐦𝐞.❞ ♥
❝ 𝙵𝚘𝚛 𝚎𝚟𝚎𝚛𝚢 𝙽𝚎𝚜𝚝𝚊 𝚘𝚞𝚝 𝚝𝚑𝚎𝚛𝚎- 𝚌𝚕𝚒𝚖𝚋 𝚝𝚑𝚎 𝚖𝚘𝚞𝚗𝚝𝚊𝚒𝚗.❞ ♥
3rd re-read - I really tried to wait until part 2 is out in October but.. ㋡
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I’ll never stop loving and rereading this book and giving it 5 stars. Nesta is such a bad ass, I love her.
I need a house of wind. 🖤
Here I go again.. 4th re-read.. I can't just listen to part 2 alone...🥂
#Team𝓝𝓮𝓼𝓽𝓪
❝ 𝐼 𝒶𝓂 𝓉𝒽𝑒 𝓇𝑜𝒸𝓀 𝒶𝑔𝒶𝒾𝓃𝓈𝓉 𝓌𝒽𝒾𝒸𝒽 𝓉𝒽𝑒 𝓈𝓊𝓇𝒻 𝒸𝓇𝒶𝓈𝒽𝑒𝓈
𝐍𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐛𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐤 𝐦𝐞.❞ ♥
❝ 𝙵𝚘𝚛 𝚎𝚟𝚎𝚛𝚢 𝙽𝚎𝚜𝚝𝚊 𝚘𝚞𝚝 𝚝𝚑𝚎𝚛𝚎- 𝚌𝚕𝚒𝚖𝚋 𝚝𝚑𝚎 𝚖𝚘𝚞𝚗𝚝𝚊𝚒𝚗.❞ ♥
3rd re-read - I really tried to wait until part 2 is out in October but.. ㋡
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December 7, 2023
The way SJM created the perfect fictional boyfriend in Rhysand and just annihilated him in this book should be studied in school.
That being said...
Cassian's voice
That being said...
Cassian's voice
February 24, 2024
Nesta, give me Cassian please
Cassian, if she don’t want ya, I’ll take ya 👀.
I love these graphic audiobooks! Extra points for it 👏🏻
Part 1 leaves off from where 3.5 ends.
Potential spoilers for the first half of the book ahead:
Nesta’s still recovering from everything that happened because of the cauldron, specifically their father’s death, and all the destruction that happened in the previous books. She’s angry at the world, at the unfairness, at herself.
There’s a lot of tension between her and Feyre too.
But the tension I love is the one between her and Cassian 👀.
That man’s so fiiiiiine 😅
The training scenes 🫠 ufff. The tension
This man makes breathing sexy 🥵
There’s a lot going on in terms on what’s happening with the trove, the effects of the cauldron, the powers Nesta has, the bog, the mask, and what will need to get done.
Also…
I FLOOOOVE seeing Rhys and Feyre 🥹
Gahhhh!! And she’s pregnant 😭. We knew she was gonna have a boy when the bone carver told her in book 3, but to know it’s happening makes me feel so gooey inside 🥹🫶
And, I loooove that the high priestesses are training ❤️ these females have suffered so much ☹️
Gwen and Emory have so much strength!
I DO NOT love:
Nesta’s anger towards Feyre and Rhys.
I’m clearly biased since I love Feyre and Rhys so much lol
But I DO understand what she endured ain’t easy. So I sympathize with her 🫶
Once I finish the entire book, I’ll write a better review ❤️
⚠️safety squad⚠️ (for the first half)
-no cheating/sharing/owd
-mental health/depression/PTSD/anxiety
-omd: the h is with OM when the H goes to get her out of her depression. She’s been with many since book 3
-no virgins/the H hasn’t been with anyone in two years. The H was just with OM when the H gets her
-violence
-nightmares
-parental death recounted
-previous SA attempt recounted
-previous battles/struggles recounted
-the h takes a tea that prevents her from getting pregnant
Cassian, if she don’t want ya, I’ll take ya 👀.
I love these graphic audiobooks! Extra points for it 👏🏻
Part 1 leaves off from where 3.5 ends.
Potential spoilers for the first half of the book ahead:
Nesta’s still recovering from everything that happened because of the cauldron, specifically their father’s death, and all the destruction that happened in the previous books. She’s angry at the world, at the unfairness, at herself.
There’s a lot of tension between her and Feyre too.
But the tension I love is the one between her and Cassian 👀.
That man’s so fiiiiiine 😅
The training scenes 🫠 ufff. The tension
This man makes breathing sexy 🥵
There’s a lot going on in terms on what’s happening with the trove, the effects of the cauldron, the powers Nesta has, the bog, the mask, and what will need to get done.
Also…
I FLOOOOVE seeing Rhys and Feyre 🥹
Gahhhh!! And she’s pregnant 😭. We knew she was gonna have a boy when the bone carver told her in book 3, but to know it’s happening makes me feel so gooey inside 🥹🫶
And, I loooove that the high priestesses are training ❤️ these females have suffered so much ☹️
Gwen and Emory have so much strength!
I DO NOT love:
Nesta’s anger towards Feyre and Rhys.
I’m clearly biased since I love Feyre and Rhys so much lol
But I DO understand what she endured ain’t easy. So I sympathize with her 🫶
Once I finish the entire book, I’ll write a better review ❤️
⚠️safety squad⚠️ (for the first half)
-no cheating/sharing/owd
-mental health/depression/PTSD/anxiety
-omd: the h is with OM when the H goes to get her out of her depression. She’s been with many since book 3
-no virgins/the H hasn’t been with anyone in two years. The H was just with OM when the H gets her
-violence
-nightmares
-parental death recounted
-previous SA attempt recounted
-previous battles/struggles recounted
-the h takes a tea that prevents her from getting pregnant
Did Not Finish
March 6, 2024DNF At 3 hours 22 minutes (Graphic Audio)
Look I understand the people who like Nesta. I do. I just can't bring myself to like her. Heck, I have a hard time even sympathizing with her at this point. I saw a tiktok somewhere that you're either a Feyre or a Nesta. If you're a Nesta it's why you hate her so much. You know what? FINE. Who isn't traumatized enough to shut down and basically just go through the motions for quite a few years of your life? This was definitely me at some point.
With that being said, I will never understand feeling entitled to your sister's mate's money so you can keep on gambling it away, consuming alcohol, and bringing home strangers on a daily basis for at least a year. My hate for her started way back in book #1 when Feyre was doing her absolute best to learn how to hunt, not get caught, and sell whatever she got all the while feeding the family what she could. While Feyre was out there doing all that Nesta and the rest of the family were doing their best to pressure Feyre into giving them whatever was "leftover" (which was never actually the case) so they could buy new shit even though it wasn't absolutely necessary. Everyone was to blame but Nesta could have helped Feyre. That's my biggest gripe with her.
I'm annoyed that this is Cassian's book too. It's unfortunate because I adore him. Give me a choice between Rhys and Cass and Cass is winning. Always. Hands down. I love how nice and careful he is with Nesta but being in her head made it so hard for me to enjoy his story.
It was even worse for me because I was under the impression (I don't know how) that all the books were going to be from Rhys and Feyre's point of view. When I saw that this was going to be Nesta's book it automatically made me lose interest. Here's hoping that the other sister's (who at least seems to be dealing with this a bit better after a year) story can keep my interest because Lucien is pretty cool as a character.
Look I understand the people who like Nesta. I do. I just can't bring myself to like her. Heck, I have a hard time even sympathizing with her at this point. I saw a tiktok somewhere that you're either a Feyre or a Nesta. If you're a Nesta it's why you hate her so much. You know what? FINE. Who isn't traumatized enough to shut down and basically just go through the motions for quite a few years of your life? This was definitely me at some point.
With that being said, I will never understand feeling entitled to your sister's mate's money so you can keep on gambling it away, consuming alcohol, and bringing home strangers on a daily basis for at least a year. My hate for her started way back in book #1 when Feyre was doing her absolute best to learn how to hunt, not get caught, and sell whatever she got all the while feeding the family what she could. While Feyre was out there doing all that Nesta and the rest of the family were doing their best to pressure Feyre into giving them whatever was "leftover" (which was never actually the case) so they could buy new shit even though it wasn't absolutely necessary. Everyone was to blame but Nesta could have helped Feyre. That's my biggest gripe with her.
I'm annoyed that this is Cassian's book too. It's unfortunate because I adore him. Give me a choice between Rhys and Cass and Cass is winning. Always. Hands down. I love how nice and careful he is with Nesta but being in her head made it so hard for me to enjoy his story.
It was even worse for me because I was under the impression (I don't know how) that all the books were going to be from Rhys and Feyre's point of view. When I saw that this was going to be Nesta's book it automatically made me lose interest. Here's hoping that the other sister's (who at least seems to be dealing with this a bit better after a year) story can keep my interest because Lucien is pretty cool as a character.
October 1, 2025
Nesta is such a badass I love her in this one. Her inner growth and dedication to getting better is amazing to witness. I love her friendships with Gwyn and Emory. And god her and Cassian the sexual tension is unmatched. I love the way dirty way he talks to her that fucking voice gets me every damn time. Also I’m still waiting on that 3 way between Nesta, Cassian and Az (I need it please SJM). Lady fucking death indeed what a queen
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
March 15, 2025
Graphic audio is too good honestly
November 14, 2023
Why isn’t part 2 on scribd yet? 😭
January 4, 2024
They will never make me hate Nesta. Top 3 SJM character.
June 26, 2024
I fell in love with Cassian all over again!!!! Yep, that's that :))) I'm in love with this series and every year is an ACOTAR event <3
August 5, 2026
minor spoilers!!
so idk even know where to begin..
I started off struggling. one bc I had read ACOWAR so long ago and the novella before this bored me to tears. two the beginning was like watching paint dry like it took a good minute to set up the plot and Nesta was kind of dragging me a little bit
however 🤚 it picked up towards the middle and I was hooked. I wasn't the biggest plot person for this one except towards the ending in the bog situation and when she was recruiting women to train with her and Cassian.
I loved seeing Nesta so free and dedicated to something that made her happy bc she was going through it and I cried at times bc she deserves so much better. I think Nesta is definitely one of those controversial characters where ppl either hate her or love her but i think apart of me always loved her especially in ACOWAR when she saved Cassian and how much she showed her love despite seeming like she didn't care.
I feel like my mind and heart is on a free trial rn for Cassian bc I see his book hubby potential but I just need a little bit more like Rhys stormed into Feyre's wedding with Tamlin like hon I'm gonna need to see your big grand gesture too but overall tho he is so hot and I love how he always willing to accommodate to what she needs and wants. I just think he needs to branch out more and be more rogue and stop holding back but also I have part 2 to read so maybe I will find out then
Azariel is a mystery but a hot one for sure. idk whats gonna happen in his book but its gonna be a spicy one definitely 😏
I got some Feyre and Rhys crumbs not as much as I wanted bc tell me why it was literally Rhys staring down Nesta the whole time and then shielding Feyre from everyone to hide the big secret 😭 like at this point I need another book of them bc they keep adding more pivotal info and im still trying to figure out Nesta and Cassian. I am glad that Rhys is making progress towards being nicer tho bc I can't have them hating everyone when they need to focus on hating one of the main villains which brings me to my next point...
Tamlin 🙄 *longest sigh* why like why are we going to partner with him like I know we need to save the world and all that but could it be anybody else literally!! and if that boy gets mad one time its over for him like ME FIRST 🙋♀️ i volunteer as tribute to fight him and then Rhys can do whatever he wants after!!
overall tho I'm proud I made it through. this book is a hidden gem and it definitely requires you to read the others and focus. I'm definitely planning to read part 2 before the year is over in time for book 6. I have to say Nesta shocked me especially with all her hidden powers but I definitely say she takes after her sister Feyre well. and im ready for whatever her and cassian take on next ..
so idk even know where to begin..
I started off struggling. one bc I had read ACOWAR so long ago and the novella before this bored me to tears. two the beginning was like watching paint dry like it took a good minute to set up the plot and Nesta was kind of dragging me a little bit
however 🤚 it picked up towards the middle and I was hooked. I wasn't the biggest plot person for this one except towards the ending in the bog situation and when she was recruiting women to train with her and Cassian.
I loved seeing Nesta so free and dedicated to something that made her happy bc she was going through it and I cried at times bc she deserves so much better. I think Nesta is definitely one of those controversial characters where ppl either hate her or love her but i think apart of me always loved her especially in ACOWAR when she saved Cassian and how much she showed her love despite seeming like she didn't care.
I feel like my mind and heart is on a free trial rn for Cassian bc I see his book hubby potential but I just need a little bit more like Rhys stormed into Feyre's wedding with Tamlin like hon I'm gonna need to see your big grand gesture too but overall tho he is so hot and I love how he always willing to accommodate to what she needs and wants. I just think he needs to branch out more and be more rogue and stop holding back but also I have part 2 to read so maybe I will find out then
Azariel is a mystery but a hot one for sure. idk whats gonna happen in his book but its gonna be a spicy one definitely 😏
I got some Feyre and Rhys crumbs not as much as I wanted bc tell me why it was literally Rhys staring down Nesta the whole time and then shielding Feyre from everyone to hide the big secret 😭 like at this point I need another book of them bc they keep adding more pivotal info and im still trying to figure out Nesta and Cassian. I am glad that Rhys is making progress towards being nicer tho bc I can't have them hating everyone when they need to focus on hating one of the main villains which brings me to my next point...
Tamlin 🙄 *longest sigh* why like why are we going to partner with him like I know we need to save the world and all that but could it be anybody else literally!! and if that boy gets mad one time its over for him like ME FIRST 🙋♀️ i volunteer as tribute to fight him and then Rhys can do whatever he wants after!!
overall tho I'm proud I made it through. this book is a hidden gem and it definitely requires you to read the others and focus. I'm definitely planning to read part 2 before the year is over in time for book 6. I have to say Nesta shocked me especially with all her hidden powers but I definitely say she takes after her sister Feyre well. and im ready for whatever her and cassian take on next ..
June 7, 2024
A Court of Silver Flame by Sarah J Maas. While this book by itself was good. It has to be consumed after the other for an overwhelming experience. This book will truly rip you apart and then put you back together in a whole new love and respect for the FMC. I would love to go back and experience this book for the 1st time again. But will definitely be reading it again.
January 8, 2024
Most of it was Nesta moping. I was so bored. It got slightly better near the end when she got her shit together.
For some reason, I prefer Nesta/Cassian sex scenes over Feyre/Rhys. Idk why I'm including this.
For some reason, I prefer Nesta/Cassian sex scenes over Feyre/Rhys. Idk why I'm including this.
May 31, 2026
This was reread and once again I absolutely loved it. Nesta's story is one of my favourites. I hated her in book one, from Feyre's point of view, but when you read her story and then go back and read book one again you have a whole new understanding of why she is the way she is and I love her now. I cant wait for the next installment of this series to arrive.
December 21, 2023
Okay, so the chapter-long dining room blowjob scene was absolutely as horrifying as I was expecting. I do NOT recommend graphic audio for spicy books, it's......disturbing at best lol.
BUT. I do like the narrator and the actors for Nesta and Cassian. Feyre's narration was very whiney teenager so it's nice hearing it from like...normal adults. Also the training scenes are a lot less boring in this format and the Bog of Oorid with the kelpie and the mask was cool as hell.
This doesn't have anything to do with the graphic audio specifically but I am going to take this time to vent about what an absolutely wretched bitch Nesta is. She is just fucking awful to everyone all the time. I know, I know, "but her trauma!" and "she gets better!" Like sure, but EVERYONE was traumatized after the war and instead of isolating and self destructing and generally being miserable assholes they accepted each other's support and love and kept going. Trauma isn't an excuse to be an abusive dick to everyone around you. And she was an asshole since way before the whole magical bathtub incident and the Hyburn war. She treated Feyre like shit through their whole childhood even when Feyre was the only one keeping Nesta's stupid ass alive. She acts like no one can ever possibly understand how she's feeling but excuse me Lady Satan, both your sisters went through literally the same exact thing as you and they worked on healing instead of idk just being the world's biggest douche bags. She acts like Cassian or the other 500+ year old warriors in her orbit can't possibly understand what she went through like they haven't literally dealt with multiple life altering wars and other traumas 100 times worse. AND most of them also have traumatic stories of their parents' deaths. Like you aren't special or unique because bad things happened to you, you insanely entitled fucking brat. Grow the fuck up and go to therapy because getting dicked down by a himbo with wings is not therapy.
Anyway I am in my feelings about it I guess haha but every time she's like "oh I hate myself" I can't help but think GOOD YOU SHOULD BECAUSE YOU FUCKING SUCK. I do hate her less after the end of the book, the Valkyrie storyline is very awesome and very girl power, but I do not forgive her. She straight up sucks for 99.9% of the series and she's got a lot of making up for it to do. It's a real testament to how much I love the story overall that I would still give the regular version five stars all day long no matter how much I fucking despise Nesta lol. I'm giving this one four because I can't handle the spicy scenes in this format lmao.
Okay end of rant. On to part two, preparing myself mentally for all of the cervix-crushing sex they're going to have and how cringe it's going to be on audio lmfao.
BUT. I do like the narrator and the actors for Nesta and Cassian. Feyre's narration was very whiney teenager so it's nice hearing it from like...normal adults. Also the training scenes are a lot less boring in this format and the Bog of Oorid with the kelpie and the mask was cool as hell.
This doesn't have anything to do with the graphic audio specifically but I am going to take this time to vent about what an absolutely wretched bitch Nesta is. She is just fucking awful to everyone all the time. I know, I know, "but her trauma!" and "she gets better!" Like sure, but EVERYONE was traumatized after the war and instead of isolating and self destructing and generally being miserable assholes they accepted each other's support and love and kept going. Trauma isn't an excuse to be an abusive dick to everyone around you. And she was an asshole since way before the whole magical bathtub incident and the Hyburn war. She treated Feyre like shit through their whole childhood even when Feyre was the only one keeping Nesta's stupid ass alive. She acts like no one can ever possibly understand how she's feeling but excuse me Lady Satan, both your sisters went through literally the same exact thing as you and they worked on healing instead of idk just being the world's biggest douche bags. She acts like Cassian or the other 500+ year old warriors in her orbit can't possibly understand what she went through like they haven't literally dealt with multiple life altering wars and other traumas 100 times worse. AND most of them also have traumatic stories of their parents' deaths. Like you aren't special or unique because bad things happened to you, you insanely entitled fucking brat. Grow the fuck up and go to therapy because getting dicked down by a himbo with wings is not therapy.
Anyway I am in my feelings about it I guess haha but every time she's like "oh I hate myself" I can't help but think GOOD YOU SHOULD BECAUSE YOU FUCKING SUCK. I do hate her less after the end of the book, the Valkyrie storyline is very awesome and very girl power, but I do not forgive her. She straight up sucks for 99.9% of the series and she's got a lot of making up for it to do. It's a real testament to how much I love the story overall that I would still give the regular version five stars all day long no matter how much I fucking despise Nesta lol. I'm giving this one four because I can't handle the spicy scenes in this format lmao.
Okay end of rant. On to part two, preparing myself mentally for all of the cervix-crushing sex they're going to have and how cringe it's going to be on audio lmfao.
August 24, 2023
That’s one spicy meatball
January 21, 2024
This part one of two graphic audio was really good! The full cast and music and sounds effects make it such a good listen! I also love this book about Nesta and her journey to healing herself. And listening to Cassian always being in her corner, even when she thinks she’s alone! Also was interesting to listen the part where Nesta heard the kelpie talk to the ancient far language, which I am assuming is the one Bryce was communicating to them at the of CC2!
August 2, 2023
beautiful. amazing. spicy. i’m pissed i finished this in a day.
every time i read this story i fall more and more in love with cassian. the scrying scene >>>>>
it really feels like your watching an animated movie in your head.
i need part 2 immediately.
every time i read this story i fall more and more in love with cassian. the scrying scene >>>>>
it really feels like your watching an animated movie in your head.
i need part 2 immediately.
October 25, 2023
logging this book thrice feels like a cheat, but hey, i’ve got goals to hit and she’s my emotional support comfort read! 😤
April 3, 2025
Finally finished the first half!! OMG was this good! I have a whole new appreciation for Nesta and can’t wait for the rest of the book!
July 2, 2025
okie this is going really well actually. I was expecting to hate every second of it. I still am not a fan of Nesta but I’m happy she’s finally doing the training and putting energy into something that isn’t fucking (random people) or spending Feyre & Rhys money. Hopefully I’m able to understand Nesta more by the end of this book but I honestly struggle so much to relate to her and how she feels (the relationship between her and Feyre) when I am the younger sister. Why do you hate Feyre so much when she’s done nothing wrong to you. I understand it’s a self loathing and Nesta hates herself but come on girl. Feyre provided while you sat by and did nothing?? I don’t get it I can’t relate.
March 12, 2026
The music, sound effects and voices of the cast really make all the difference in terms of immersion.
It's been a long time since I reread this in 2023, and my opinion of audiobooks has changed a great deal. Of course, not all of them are on the same level as dramatized adaptations like this one, but what a joy it is to immerse yourself in such a work, where music, sound effects and voices come together.
I'm still in love with Natalie Van Sistine (Nesta) and Matthew Bassett's voices (Eris).
It's been a long time since I reread this in 2023, and my opinion of audiobooks has changed a great deal. Of course, not all of them are on the same level as dramatized adaptations like this one, but what a joy it is to immerse yourself in such a work, where music, sound effects and voices come together.
I'm still in love with Natalie Van Sistine (Nesta) and Matthew Bassett's voices (Eris).
October 13, 2023
4⭐ for the book, same as my original review
5⭐ for the audiobook. Graphic audio is killing the game. Top it all off with the fact that I've always much preferred the voice actor for Cassian over the guy who voices Rhys, and you have a winner. The woman who plays Nesta is phenomenal, too.
5⭐ for the audiobook. Graphic audio is killing the game. Top it all off with the fact that I've always much preferred the voice actor for Cassian over the guy who voices Rhys, and you have a winner. The woman who plays Nesta is phenomenal, too.
June 2, 2026
Before I even started this I wondered if I should bother. Nesta is a true brat, an absolute miserable cow, what could she offer?
Well, well, well boy am I glad I picked this up. Nesta started off truly annoying but she has grown on me, exactly how she has grown on Cassian. She is so misunderstood and holds the weight of the world on her shoulders. So glad Feyre took a stand and forced the new way of living on Nesta.
I didn’t think I would enjoy the narrator telling the story but it’s been great, no complaints here. Once again, Graphic audio for the win.
Well, well, well boy am I glad I picked this up. Nesta started off truly annoying but she has grown on me, exactly how she has grown on Cassian. She is so misunderstood and holds the weight of the world on her shoulders. So glad Feyre took a stand and forced the new way of living on Nesta.
I didn’t think I would enjoy the narrator telling the story but it’s been great, no complaints here. Once again, Graphic audio for the win.
January 5, 2024
This was already my fave book from the series but now it is also my fave audiobook. I absolutely adore the voice actors, they are all perfect and pretty much how I imagined each person sounding. And I already love hearing the growth beginning with Nestas character. I will forever have a special bond with Nesta ♥️
August 3, 2026
This wasn't half as bad as people made it out to be.
But minus one star for Cassian's shoulder length hair (in my head he does NOT have long hair).
Minus another star for Nesta's unlikeable character.
But minus one star for Cassian's shoulder length hair (in my head he does NOT have long hair).
Minus another star for Nesta's unlikeable character.
July 24, 2024
There’s a full cast each one of them is amazing and talented I loved every moment of this. Cassian’s voice is exactly how I expected it to sound believe it or not this version made it so much better!
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May 27, 2026
love my girl nesta DOWN
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