A Court of Frost and Starlight

A Court of Frost and Starlight is the fourth book in the A Court of Thorns and Roses series. It has elements of romance and primarily follows Feyre Archeron, a once-human woman and now High Fae and High Lady of the Night Court, and her partner Rhysand, High Lord of the Night Court, in the aftermath of a major war with the King of Hybern. The novel explores their efforts to rebuild and co-create a more lasting peace between peoples while they work toward individual healing through self-expression and community celebration.

This guide refers to the 2018 Bloomsbury Kindle edition of the novel.

Content Warning: The source material and this guide feature depictions of mental health disorders, as well as flashbacks to images of war, violence, and physical abuse.

Plot Summary

A Court of Frost and Starlight follows Feyre Archeron, Rhysand (or Rhys), and their family and friends as they navigate a post-war environment. The plot centers around the Winter Solstice holiday and fae (faerie) celebrations. After defeating the King of Hybern—who wanted to dominate the world and re-enslave humans to serve fae—Rhys and Feyre work to rebuild their home, support those most affected by the war, rebuild relations with humans, and use budding alliances between fae courts to build a more lasting peace and prevent further attacks on humans.