4.5 stars ️
Let's talk about the 5th book in the series "Thorns and Roses." It tells the story of the eldest sister, Nesta, and her beloved, Cassian! The book is one but has been split into two volumes due to its size in translation. I will start by saying that I was eager to continue the series and learn about Nesta and Cassian's story! At the beginning of our story, Nesta struggles with her inner demons and passions after the war and her transformation. To help her, the members of her close circle, after her wrong choices, send her to the House of Wind where she will train with Cassian and work in the library. I admit that in the first volume, I couldn't connect with Nesta and how slowly the story was progressing, but I understood that something significant was being built, so I continued reading, and I was vindicated! Her relationship with Cassian ignited! Also, the friendships she developed were enviable, and the Valkyries enchanted me! I found myself reading with bated breath from the moment the trials began; those who know, know. So, as a book, I liked it a lot! However, I definitely missed Feyre and Rhys, whom I constantly sought, as well as Feyre's first-person narration, in contrast to the third-person perspective we had in this book, and I admit that I always find third-person narration challenging. But there were certainly no shortages of battles, romances, and chemistry! I highly recommend it, as well as the entire series, because I loved it deeply!