Just like ACOTAR, the plot of this book feels a little like something I would have imagined when I was 15, but I can't help loving it. I just hate how much I love these books because the hype is unreal and I want so badly to say they don't live up to it... but they absolutely do. Even as a reread, I'm speeding through these and can't put them down. The characters are complex, the world is rich and vibrant, fantasy elements abound, there's a perfect mix of action and storytelling, the most irresistibly loveable found family, a passionate love story, and it's just so much fun to read. Embrace the fever dream and enjoy the ride. No notes. Chef's kiss. If you need me, I'll be reading ACOWAR