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A Court of Frost and Starlight

by Sarah J. Maas

3.4 out of 5, from 1,706 ratings from Hardcover readers

A short novella set in the weeks around a midwinter festival, shortly after a great war. The series' characters rest, rebuild and look after each other.

Facts last checked 2026-10-16

First published
2018
Pace
Slow
Length
Short
Pages
272
Format
Book 4 of 5 in A Court of Thorns and Roses
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Read this if you want a soft, low-stakes visit with the characters of an existing series.

Skip this if you want action or plot, since this one is quiet and aimed at readers already invested in the series.

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Content warnings

  • Grief
  • Sexual content

Also reported by Hardcover readers:

  • Mental illness
  • Biphobia
  • Homophobia
  • Pregnancy
  • Lesbophobia
  • Dysphoria
  • Alcoholism
  • Alcohol
  • Classism

Quick answers about A Court of Frost and Starlight

What is A Court of Frost and Starlight about?
A short novella set in the weeks around a midwinter festival, shortly after a great war. The series' characters rest, rebuild and look after each other.
Who should read A Court of Frost and Starlight?
Read it if you want a soft, low-stakes visit with the characters of an existing series. Skip it if you want action or plot, since this one is quiet and aimed at readers already invested in the series.
How long and how fast is A Court of Frost and Starlight?
It is a slow-paced, short read of about 272 pages, first published in 2018.
Does A Court of Frost and Starlight have content warnings?
Content we flag: Grief, Sexual content.
Can I borrow A Court of Frost and Starlight for free?
Often, yes. Check Libby (OverDrive) to see whether your library lends A Court of Frost and Starlight; the borrow button above searches it for you.
What should I read after A Court of Frost and Starlight?
Readers who liked it often move on to A Court of Wings and Ruin, Legends & Lattes, The House in the Cerulean Sea.

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