A Court of Mist and Fury

Three months later, the now-immortal Feyre suffers nightmares and guilt. On her wedding day with Tamlin, Rhysand calls in the bargain and takes her to the Night Court. Back home, Tamlin smothers her and even locks her in the house, and she escapes to Rhys's side. Feyre discovers Velaris, a hidden city, and Rhys's circle: Cassian, Azriel, Mor and Amren. The King of Hybern wants to use the Cauldron to bring down the wall between humans and faeries. Feyre learns Rhys is her mate. In Hybern, the king throws Nesta and Elain into the Cauldron, and they become Fae. Tamlin turns out to be the king's ally. Feyre pretends she was bewitched and goes back with him as a spy. Left open: the coming war.

1. Behind the scenesIt almost had another name

   The book went through several working titles before landing on A Court of Mist and Fury. Two of them: A Court of Wind and Stone and A Court of Stars and Frost.

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2. Behind the scenesA draft with two narrators

   The first draft was written entirely in a split point of view between Feyre and Rhysand. In the published version, Feyre narrates, as in book 1.

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3. ReferenceHades, Persephone and Hansel and Gretel

   The book draws on the myth of Hades and Persephone. The Weaver, whom Feyre visits, was inspired by the witch in Hansel and Gretel.

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4. Behind the scenesA Goodreads win

   The book won the 2016 Goodreads Choice Award for Best Young Adult Fantasy & Science Fiction, picked by readers' votes.

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5. Behind the scenesAmong the most challenged

   In 2022, the American Library Association listed the book as tied for 10th most challenged in the U.S., over its sex scenes.

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