I don't even know what to think with this book or this series. I love the story and the imaginative mind Maas has with these characters. I kept turning pages because I had to know what would happen next. I even grew to love Rysand. I'm just of the unpopular opinion that Feyre is awful, and it's really one event that ruined her for me, and here's why. It's mini-rant time.

I didn't see any reason for her and Tamlin to give up on what they had together. I thought their lack of attempt to salvage their relationship was ridiculous. Based on other reviewers opinions, they hated Tamlin from the beginning (ACOTAR) but I genuinely want to know why. I'm with Lucien on this one, because Tamlin made a mistake. So did Feyre. Things are rocky for them after they escape from under the mountain, but they push forward to look for the good in their future. Yes, they both changed, but to me, Tamlin was just paranoid and trying to protect her from future danger. He asked for patience, he asked for time, which Feyre swore she'd give, but the very next time he attempts to protect her, she breaks free and leaves him with no discussion (never mind the fact that she never spoke a word to him about the nightmares she was having for three months prior to this event). I absolutely agree he should not have caged her into his Manor, but I borderline hated her for the fact that she left him without even trying to fight for this love she supposedly had for him this whole time. She died to save him, and for 400+ pages in book one, she could only go on about what he meant to her. And if that were the case, I don't think she would've left the way she did. Also, later in the book when Lucien and Feyre cross paths, she's so filled with hatred and ice, when Lucien just wants her and Tamlin to talk things out, my blood just boiled. Instead of talking and having some closure to grow up and start this next chapter of her life, she threatens death and destruction to the very people who welcomed her into the land of Fae in the first place. Keep in mind, that even when Feyre found out Tamlin was working (in his own way) with Jurian, he still did what he could to defend and protect her.

I did, however, grow to adore Rhysand. He was such a complex and wonderful character to get to know. Once I read about his love and mate fate with Feyre, I understood the connection and how deep it ran for them, but from beginning to end, I just could not get on board with her hatred for Tamlin. She could be something wonderful with Rhysand without feeling such horrible things about her past relationship. For a wise, new, badass faerie, she sure is a juvenile.

I can't help it, I love both Rhys and Tamlin and I won't apologize for those feelings. I am excited to see where this story goes, and I'm sad I'll have to wait so long to find out. Whether I hate Feyre or not, at least there are two lovely Fae boys for me to enjoy.