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A Court of Silver Flames

2021786 pagesBloomsbury Publishing

Synopsis

Forced out of the Night Court's inner circle and into the House of Wind by her sister and Rhysand, Nesta Archeron struggles to rebuild her life after the devastating events of the war against Hybern. Haunted by trauma and numb to everything she once was, she spirals into self-destruction until Cassian — the battle-hardened Illyrian warrior who has always pushed her hardest — refuses to let her disappear. Thrown together in the mountain fortress, they must train alongside two other female warriors, Gwyn and Emerie, as a long-buried legend about an ancient order of Valkyries resurfaces. Meanwhile, a deadly set of magical objects called the Trove threatens to tip the balance of power across Prythian, and Nesta's terrifying power — absorbed during her transformation into High Fae — may be the only force capable of containing it. The first book in the series told from a perspective other than Feyre's, this instalment explores trauma, healing, and what it means to choose to survive.

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About the author

Sarah J. Maas is a #1 New York Times and internationally bestselling author known for her epic fantasy novels and their devoted global readership. She began writing what would become the Throne of Glass series as a teenager, posting early chapters online before the series was acquired by Bloomsbury. Her three interconnected fantasy universes — Throne of Glass, A Court of Thorns and Roses, and Crescent City — have sold tens of millions of copies worldwide and been translated into dozens of langua...

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Nesta ArcheronProtagonist

Feyre's sister, spiraling into self-destruction after the war, forced into training by Cassian.

CassianProtagonist

A battle-hardened Illyrian warrior who refuses to let Nesta disappear.

Feyre ArcheronSupporting

High Lady of the Night Court and Nesta's younger sister; her relationship with Nesta is complicated by guilt, love, and the impossible choices both made during the Hybern war.

RhysandSupporting

His decision to remove Nesta from Velaris drives much of the book's conflict, reflecting his protectiveness of Feyre and his unyielding pragmatism about threats to the Court.

Gwyn BerdaraSupporting

A priestess living in the library beneath the House of Wind, still recovering from her own past trauma; becomes one of Nesta's few genuine allies through their shared Valkyrie training.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Do I need to read other books before A Court of Silver Flames?

    This book is the fourth full-length novel in the A Court of Thorns and Roses series and focuses on Nesta's story. While it can be enjoyed on its own, reading the previous books will provide a richer understanding of the world, characters, and ongoing plotlines.

  • How does this book compare to earlier books in the series?

    A Court of Silver Flames explores more mature themes and features a significant shift in narrative focus to Nesta and Cassian. It delves deeper into trauma, healing, and personal growth, with a more explicit romantic storyline than previous installments.

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