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A Court of Mist and Fury

by Sarah J. Maas

4.3 out of 5, from 2,536 ratings from Hardcover readers

The second book in the series opens with a heroine struggling to recover from what happened Under the Mountain. A bargain pulls her toward a new court and a very different group of allies, while a larger war gets closer.

Facts last checked 2026-10-16

First published
2016
Pace
Medium
Length
Long
Pages
626
Format
Book 2 of 5 in A Court of Thorns and Roses
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Read this if you finished the first book and want its mood to deepen, with more heat and a wider cast.

Skip this if you haven't read the first book, since this assumes it and its plot is not standalone.

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Content warnings

  • Violence
  • Sexual content
  • Abuse
  • Manipulation
  • Mental illness

Also reported by Hardcover readers:

  • Toxic relationship
  • Death
  • Emotional abuse
  • Vomit
  • War
  • Domestic abuse
  • Death of parent
  • Confinement

Quick answers about A Court of Mist and Fury

What is A Court of Mist and Fury about?
The second book in the series opens with a heroine struggling to recover from what happened Under the Mountain. A bargain pulls her toward a new court and a very different group of allies, while a larger war gets closer.
Who should read A Court of Mist and Fury?
Read it if you finished the first book and want its mood to deepen, with more heat and a wider cast. Skip it if you haven't read the first book, since this assumes it and its plot is not standalone.
How long and how fast is A Court of Mist and Fury?
It is a medium-paced, long read of about 626 pages, first published in 2016.
Does A Court of Mist and Fury have content warnings?
Content we flag: Violence, Sexual content, Abuse, Manipulation, Mental illness.
Can I borrow A Court of Mist and Fury for free?
Often, yes. Check Libby (OverDrive) to see whether your library lends A Court of Mist and Fury; the borrow button above searches it for you.
What should I read after A Court of Mist and Fury?
Readers who liked it often move on to A Court of Wings and Ruin, Throne of Glass, The Cruel Prince.

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