A review by savage_book_review
A Court of Wings and Ruin (3 of 3) [Dramatized Adaptation] by Sarah J. Maas

adventurous challenging dark emotional hopeful mysterious tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.5

We finally reach the climax of Feyre's story, and it's absolutely been worth the wait. All of the threads are slowly pulled together, leaving enough to keep up tantalised for future stories, and the storm of war finally breaks.

Again, it's the smaller moments within the epic set pieces that bring me the most joy; learning more about the man Elain might have married, Cassian's 'dying' confession and so on are all so well played and moving, they really draw the personal side of war out. And yet, the big string moments; infiltrating Hybern's camp and the final battle itself etc. also pack an almighty punch. 

I feel like I should have more to say about this most important part of the story as a whole, but my mind is continually drawn to the moment Rhys and Feyre repair the Cauldron and its aftermath.  The audio track really heightens this to an entirely new level, and the utter relief and joy when the High Lords (and Lady) have given up another part of themselves is palpable - I love it!

As a whole book, ACOWAR is probably my least favourite of the series, but the graphic audios have so many redeeming qualities that I can't say anything bad about this!