Who Would Like This Book:
If you love fantasy worlds brimming with magic, dangerous fae, and a heroine forced to survive against all odds, this book delivers! Featuring a slow burn romance, high-stakes challenges, and lush, immersive world-building, it's a gripping twist on Beauty and the Beast with a darker, more grown-up edge. Fans of fairy tale retellings, morally gray characters, and steamy, high-drama love stories will find lots to devour here. Perfect for readers who enjoyed Throne of Glass, Graceling, or The Cruel Prince.
Who May Not Like This Book:
This book won't be for everyone. Some readers found the romantic relationships to be problematic or even toxic, with elements of dubious consent and abuse that are not called out or challenged in the narrative. Others felt the pacing lagged in the middle, the love interest was bland, or the writing style and internal monologue could feel repetitive. If you're sensitive to graphic content (violence and sexual situations), prefer strictly healthy relationships, or want tightly plotted, fast-moving fantasy, this one might frustrate you.
About:
In "A Court of Thorns and Roses" by Sarah J. Maas, Feyre, a human, is thrust into the dangerous world of the Fae where she must navigate treacherous politics and dark magic. Bound to the High Lord of the Spring Court, Tamlin, Feyre embarks on a journey of love and sacrifice to save both the Fae and human realms. The book weaves a tale of intrigue, romance, and magic, set against a backdrop of curses, tests, and court drama, appealing to readers of fantasy romance with its unique twist on the Beauty and the Beast story.
Maas expertly crafts a world that is both grounded in familiar fairy tales yet entirely original and captivating. The story is action-packed, filled with twists and turns that keep readers engaged, while the characters, particularly Feyre, are portrayed as flawed and relatable, making the narrative more immersive. The writing style, though at times criticized for being too descriptive or slow-paced, is praised for its ability to create a vivid and enchanting world that draws readers in.
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Sensitive Topics/Content Warnings
Content warnings include themes of violence, attempted sexual assault, and blood.
Has Romance?
The romance is a prominent part of the book with steamy scenes, particularly as the series progresses.
From The Publisher:
With bits of Buffy, Game Of Thrones and Outlander, this is a glorious series of total joy - Stylist
The tantalising start to a seductive fantasy series from global #1 bestselling author Sarah J. Maas
Feyre is a huntress. And when she sees a deer in the forest being pursued by a wolf, she kills the predator and takes its prey to feed herself and her family. But the wolf was not what it seemed, and Feyre cannot predict the high price she will have to pay for its death ...
Dragged away from her family for the murder of a faerie, Feyre discovers that her captor, his face obscured by a jewelled mask, is hiding even more than his piercing green eyes suggest. As Feyre's feelings for Tamlin turn from hostility to passion, she learns that the faerie lands are a far more dangerous place than she realized. And Feyre must fight to break an ancient curse, or she will lose him forever.
Sarah J. Maas's books have sold millions of copies worldwide and have been translated into 37 languages. Discover the sweeping romantic fantasy for yourself.
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47 comment(s)
I was allured by the thought of a highly acclaimed series with a bit of fantasy (anyone else always looking for a Harry Potter recreation?), but didn’t actually know anything else about the book. So I was not expecting the horny faeries or distasteful gender roles of this book. I found the latter off-putting.
cute!! a great into to high fantasy!! a little smutty but mainly fluff
OMG. This is the BEST book I have read in 2024. I love the characters, love that you get this "Damsel in Distress" but is also a "boss girl" as well. It's a perfect blend of a strong woman, and the interactions between Feyre and the Fae is wonderful. If you like Reverse Harem anime/manga, this has very many vibes of that sort. The dialogue was wonderful, beautifully written, and detailed. The story is very "Beauty and the Beast" with a touch of faerie thrown in. The drama, action, and fight scenes are all so wonderful. I love this book and bought the second and third halfway through the first book. I'm a sucker for "hot guy saves me, now I have to save him" Wonderful book, please read it!
I was told there would be dragons. There were absolutely none. The plot sounds like something I could have come up with as a middle schooler.
3
his whole series is just a guilty pleasure
very entertaining and fun but if you put more than two seconds of thought into it you definitely see the problems.
you will probably like this book but only if you dont have high standards of literature. if ur chill with just having a fun time go crazy.
I thought long and hard about what rating to give this book. The first two-thirds were a bit long-winded. But the last third made up for everything in my opinion.
6⭐️!!!!
Are u joking,I’m pretty sure I felt higher while reading this book than any drug can make me feel I wish I can write a full on review but I’m just speechless right now so I’ll just go and start the second book like a good girl
Overall good book
I wasn't the biggest fan of the main 2 characters but I really like some of the supporting characters amd can't wait to see more of them. I don't usually like my fantasy with romance but this one was selected for bookclub so I consumed it anyway. Overall pretty solid read if you like fantasy/romance.
Loved this book I read it in two days and could not put it down. I cannot wait to read the next one.
Boring and slow-paced. The writing was very repetitive and none of the character motivations made any sense. Couldn’t get into it.
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A Court of Thorns and Roses?
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