A Court of Silver Flames: Characters, spicy chapters & more
A Court of Silver Flames in the fifth book in the ACOTAR series, starring Nesta and Cassian and their story.
In this post, I’ll break down the synopsis, list the key characters and supporting characters, point you to those ACOSF spicy chapters and answer some frequently asked questions about Nesta and Cassian’s complicated, sizzling relationship.
Warning: if you want to avoid spoilers, skip the FAQs section!
A Court of Silver Flames synopsis.
Nesta Archeron has always been prickly-proud, swift to anger, and slow to forgive. And ever since being forced into the Cauldron and becoming High Fae against her will, she's struggled to find a place for herself within the strange, deadly world she inhabits. Worse, she can't seem to move past the horrors of the war with Hybern and all she lost in it.
The one person who ignites her temper more than any other is Cassian, the battle-scarred warrior whose position in Rhysand and Feyre's Night Court keeps him constantly in Nesta's orbit. But her temper isn't the only thing Cassian ignites. The fire between them is undeniable, and only burns hotter as they are forced into close quarters with each other.
Meanwhile, the treacherous human queens who returned to the Continent during the last war have forged a dangerous new alliance, threatening the fragile peace that has settled over the realms. And the key to halting them might very well rely on Cassian and Nesta facing their haunting pasts.
Against the sweeping backdrop of a world seared by war and plagued with uncertainty, Nesta and Cassian battle monsters from within and without as they search for acceptance-and healing-in each other's arms.
A Court of Silver Flames characters.
A Court of Silver Flames is narrated in third person point of view, from both Nesta and Cassian’s alternating perspectives.
Nesta brings the fire (and the attitude), while Cassian serves up equal parts charm and smolder. Whether you’re here for the enemies-to-lovers drama, the training montages, or just to watch these two idiots dance around their feelings, this book delivers. Keep reading to learn all the A Court of Silver Flames characters that appear.
Main characters.
Nesta Archeron
Cassian
Supporting characters.
Azriel
Elain Archeron
Feyre Archeron
Rhysand aka Rhys
Morrigan aka Mor
Amren
Emerie
Gwyn (Full name: Gwyneth Berdara)
Merrill
Roslin
Deirdre
Ananke
Clotho
Illana
Varian
Lucien Vanserra
Bellius
Briallyn
Beron
Eris Vanserra
Koschei
Balthazar
Novius
Kelpie
The blacksmith
Lanthys
Nyx
Tamlin
Madja
Helion
Jurian
Viviane
Vassa
Pegasus
Meallan
Devlon
Lorelai
Keir
Kallias
ACOSF FAQs.
Before we get into answering the FAQs let me warn you: 🚨🚨🚨 Major spoiler alert. 🚨🚨🚨
Here are the answers to all your common ACOSF FAQs.
How many pages is A Court of Silver Flames?
ACOSF is between 757 and 784 pages, depending on which edition you’re reading.
How many chapters are in A Court of Silver Flames?
There are 80 chapters in A Court of Silver Flames.
When do Cassian and Nesta get together?
Cassian and Nesta get together in A Court of Silver Flames, officially.
Is A Court of Silver Flames spicy?
Oh, A Court of Silver Flames (ACOSF) is considered the spiciest book in the whole ACOTAR series (so far)!
The sexual tension and the spice is frequent and there is at least 7 very spicy chapters, as well that time Nesta fantasises about having a threesome with Azriel and Cassian.
Nesta and Cassian’s sexual tension is thick, and when they’re not steaming up the page, they’re also thinking plenty of sexy thoughts about the other.
The spice is explicit in comparison to previous books too.
What is the spice level of ACOSF?
Spice level: 🌶🌶🌶🌶
4/5, very hot spice.
What are the A Court of Silver Flames spicy chapters?
You can find all the spicy chapters for A Court of Silver Flames here:
Chapter 15 (Nesta has a cheeky solo session thinking about Cassian)
Chapter 19
Chapter 22
Chapter 26
Chapter 37
Chapter 41 (“Put your hands on the headboard” scene)
Chapter 51
Chapter 58
And the chapters that are mentioned off-page spice, i.e. memory or fantasy:
Chapter 44 (A retrospective recollection)
Chapter 56 (Another quick retrospective memory recollection)
Honourable mention to chapter 23 where Nesta fantasises about having a threesome with Cassian and Azriel.
Looking for all the spicy chapters in the entire ACOTAR series? Check out this post.
When did Nesta and Cassian first meet?
Nesta and Cassian first meet in chapter 24 of ACOMAF, when Nesta was still human.
Are Nesta and Cassian mates?
Yes Nesta and Cassian are mates. This is confirmed in ACOSF, although Cassian admits he had suspicions he and Nesta were mates from the moment he met Nesta in A Court of Mist and Fury.
When do Nesta and Cassian become mates?
Nesta and Cassian's mating bond snaps into place on the night of the Winter Solstice in A Court of Silver Flames, and you can experience the moment in Chapter 58.
Chapter 75 is when Nesta and Cassian both officially acknowledge that they’re each others mates, even if they knew it before that.
Is there a book after A Court of Silver Flames?
Yes, there will be another ACOTAR book coming after A Court of Silver Flames. Sarah J. Maas hasn’t disclosed anything about the content of the novel, when she may be finished writing it or from which character's perspective it may be told. However, Maas did previously say in an interview with Eva Chen that she intends to write a novel from Elain Archeron’s perspective, so whether that’s the next book, who is to say?
Naturally, speculation is running wild. People are debating whether the story could centre on Azriel, Lucien, Mor (Morrigan), or even Tamlin. Until Maas gives us more breadcrumbs, we’re all just stuck theorising, rereading and manifesting our preferred POVs into existence. Watch this space for updates!
Are Feyre and Rhysand in A Court of Silver Flames
Yes, Feyre and Rhysand are in A Court of Silver Flames and even though they’re not in the spotlight, Feyre has her own side plot, with Rhysand supporting.
Does Feyre die in childbirth in ACOSF?
No, Feyre does not die in childbirth or in any other way. Nesta saves her sister by making a bargain with The Cauldron to return its power in exchange for showing her how to save her Feyre’s life, and goes on to save Feyre from the brink of death.
Is A Court of Silver Flames worth reading?
YES! I felt neutral towards Nesta Archeron, but this book made me really like her and understand why she acts the way she did. I love the dynamic between Nesta and Cassian and I hope you do too if you choose to give it a go.
In what order should I read Sarah J. Maas books?
Is Tamlin in A Court of Silver Flames?
Yes, Tamlin is mentioned several times throughout A Court of Silver Flames, and he also makes a brief appearance in chapter 43, in his shapeshifting beast form.
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The Serpent & the Wings of Night | Six Scorched Roses | The Ashes & the Star-Cursed King | The Songbird & the Heart of Stone
One Dark Window | Two Twisted Crowns by Rachel Gillig
