A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas
Series: A Court of Thorns and Roses #1
Genre: Fantasy, Romance, Romantasy, Young Adult
Pages: 448
Published By: Bloomsbury Publishing on 5th May, 2015
Format: Paperback
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Book Synopsis:
Feyre is a huntress, but when she kills what she thinks is a wolf in the woods, a terrifying creature arrives to demand retribution. Dragged to a treacherous magical land she knows about only from legends, Feyre discovers that her captor, Tamlin, is not truly a beast, but one of the lethal, immortal Fae.
And there’s more to the Fae than the legends suggest.
As Feyre adapts to her new home, her feelings for Tamlin begin to change. Icy hostility turns to fiery passion that burns through every lie she’s been told about the beautiful, dangerous world of the Fae. But shadows are creeping in, and Tamlin has a dark secret that he cannot share. Fate brought Feyre to Tamlin for a reason, but saving him from the darkness that threatens his world will lead her down a path that she can never return from.
Book Review
Note on the Author –
Iโm aware of the ongoing conversations and criticisms surrounding Sarah J. Maas and her work. While I think itโs important to acknowledge those conversations, Iโve decided to go ahead with reviewing the book based on my reading experience. Everyone engages with stories differently, and I respect that this might not be a series/author for everyone.
This book sat on my TBR for 1โ2 years because I wasnโt sure it would be for me… I’m always very apprehensive about going into hyped books but this one was a pleasant surprise. People told me this book gives Beauty and the Beast vibes, and that immediately intrigued me since I love a good retelling or reimagining.
Iโll admit, the start was slow, and I even considered DNFโing it. But Iโm glad I pushed throughโthe second half was much better. Many say this isnโt the strongest book to start the series, and Iโd have to agree. Nonetheless, it definitely made me want to read the next instalment (which I am still yet to do so).
I enjoyed that the FMC was strong and didn’t always need to be rescued. Thereโs a good balance between the FMC saving herself and relying on others when needed. Despite her strength, she still faces personal and emotional growth, adding depth to the story.
Another thing I appreciate with a story is when I am able to become invested in the characters and I definitely felt that way towards them in this book. I will admit after finishing the book, I am still very conflicted about whose team I am on… Team Tamlin or Team Rhysand??? Also, I personally would have liked to see some chapters from another character’s perspective – like Tamlin or Rhysand. This could’ve changed up the narrative and maybe give it a bit more pace towards the beginning…
This book definitely gives Beauty and the Beast vibes which I was glad about. That was one of the main reasons for me wanting to read it. For some reason it also gave me Twilight vibes (not that I am comparing the two against each other but for me, there was just something ‘twilighty’ about it)…
I’m glad to have finally gotten around to reading this as it was a very enjoyable read. However, I am fully aware (as mentioned at the start) about Sarah J. Maas but I will be continuing onto the next book in the series. I donโt agree with her actions or words, but Iโm reading the books for what they areโjust books. “Separate the art from the artist.” Iโm not openly recommending this book, as I respect that everyone makes their own choices based on the information they have. However, I wanted to give my honest opinions on what I thought of the book, NOT Sarah J. Maas as a person.
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