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lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Domestic abuse, Misogyny, Toxic relationship
slow-paced
Keen to read the next book, but not sure I'd read it again
Annoying point of the plot:The riddle was easy. Why did it take so long to solve? Ignore the riddle and just do the challenges OR make it s more difficult riddle. It was frustrating knowing that plot point was unresolved, no matter how the story kept continuing via the "trials."
Also not a fan of the Beauty and the Beast style Stockholm syndrome.
Annoying point of the plot:
Also not a fan of the Beauty and the Beast style Stockholm syndrome.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal death, Death, Gore, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Torture, Violence, Blood, Grief, Death of parent, Gaslighting, Alcohol, Injury/Injury detail, Pandemic/Epidemic
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Content Warnings
Graphic: Confinement, Death, Violence, Blood, Grief, Murder, Alcohol, Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Misogyny, Kidnapping, Death of parent
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
4.25⭐️1🌶️(mostly closed door, very few sex scenes, several tension-filled scenes)
This had been on my TBR for 4 years and idk what took me so long. People either love or hate this book and this series in general and I liked it a lot! I will say the beginning 20% is pretty slow, it took me a couple weeks to get through that and then I read the last 80% in less than 24hrs. I read along with the graphic audiobook and that version shuffles some inner monologue and dialogue around to make conversations flow, so I’d suggest the regular audiobook first and the graphic audio for a reread. I really didn’t find the book spicy at all, I think this could be appropriate for YA readers, but I’ve heard the rest of the series is spicier. Another thing: why does everyone hate tamlin?? He’s a pretty decent guy and takes care of FMC and her family when he doesn’t need to. I can see the rhys hype, he’s the misunderstood villain bad boy who I predict will be an enemies to lovers in the future and his fan art is🥵. Some of the book is gory and graphic, I would classify this as a dark romantasy with plenty of fluff. I would definitely reread in the future and I’m looking forward to the rest of the series!
This had been on my TBR for 4 years and idk what took me so long. People either love or hate this book and this series in general and I liked it a lot! I will say the beginning 20% is pretty slow, it took me a couple weeks to get through that and then I read the last 80% in less than 24hrs. I read along with the graphic audiobook and that version shuffles some inner monologue and dialogue around to make conversations flow, so I’d suggest the regular audiobook first and the graphic audio for a reread. I really didn’t find the book spicy at all, I think this could be appropriate for YA readers, but I’ve heard the rest of the series is spicier. Another thing: why does everyone hate tamlin?? He’s a pretty decent guy and takes care of FMC and her family when he doesn’t need to. I can see the rhys hype, he’s the misunderstood villain bad boy who I predict will be an enemies to lovers in the future and his fan art is🥵. Some of the book is gory and graphic, I would classify this as a dark romantasy with plenty of fluff. I would definitely reread in the future and I’m looking forward to the rest of the series!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal death, Body horror, Gore, Violence, Blood, Vomit, Murder, Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Confinement, Misogyny, Sexism, Sexual violence, Abandonment, Alcohol, War, Classism
Minor: Panic attacks/disorders, Slavery, Suicidal thoughts, Excrement, Stalking, Death of parent
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
This is what I’m into right now, and listening to this recently … I flew right through it.
*** spoilers ***
A Court of Thorns and Roses gets 5 stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ from me. Were there a lot of predictable moments in this book? Yes. Did that lessen my opinion or experience with it? No. I enjoyed the world building, the adventure that comes on fairly quickly, and the themes of ignorance, prejudice, bias and vulnerability and love that unfold throughout this first volume.
I enjoyed the relationship building between Feyre and Tamlin. And I grew to love Tamlin and believed in the Spring Court misconceptions about some of the other high fae *cough* * cough* *Rhysand* so overall, I thought the storytelling was wonderful.
Sarah Maas tells the story, and pretty much always gives the reader the outcome that’s hoped for, which I enjoy right now. (Though there are some much appreciated twists and turns that I don’t always foresee.)
Probably the most obvious mystery that I solved immediately was guessing the answer to Amarantha’s riddle. However, I still enjoyed all the under the mountain struggles and events. And again, the presence of some predictability wasn’t a negative for me. (I think I’m in a mood lately where I don’t need a heightened sense of anxiety with some absolutely, outrageously novel fantasy story. This is hitting the spot for me where I’m at right now, in a stressful chapter of life.)
✨🧚✨
*** spoilers ***
A Court of Thorns and Roses gets 5 stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ from me. Were there a lot of predictable moments in this book? Yes. Did that lessen my opinion or experience with it? No. I enjoyed the world building, the adventure that comes on fairly quickly, and the themes of ignorance, prejudice, bias and vulnerability and love that unfold throughout this first volume.
I enjoyed the relationship building between Feyre and Tamlin. And I grew to love Tamlin and believed in the Spring Court misconceptions about some of the other high fae *cough* * cough* *Rhysand* so overall, I thought the storytelling was wonderful.
Sarah Maas tells the story, and pretty much always gives the reader the outcome that’s hoped for, which I enjoy right now. (Though there are some much appreciated twists and turns that I don’t always foresee.)
Probably the most obvious mystery that I solved immediately was guessing the answer to Amarantha’s riddle. However, I still enjoyed all the under the mountain struggles and events. And again, the presence of some predictability wasn’t a negative for me. (I think I’m in a mood lately where I don’t need a heightened sense of anxiety with some absolutely, outrageously novel fantasy story. This is hitting the spot for me where I’m at right now, in a stressful chapter of life.)
✨🧚✨
Content Warnings
Moderate: Gore, Violence, War
Minor: Misogyny, Torture, Vomit, Alcohol, Classism
adventurous
slow-paced
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Honestly, I didn't like this book. I'm usually easy to please but I felt this book dragged out for so long. 2/3 of it felt like nothing happened.
*Spoiler alert*
The most interesting part were the trials. And mostly the first and the third cause I'm still not over the dumb logic on the second trial.
I'm giving it a 1 cause I liked Lucien and I liked Alis. They were my saving grace thoughtout the book. So 0.5 per each but I feel too generous. Plot wise, it would be zero.
And last, in terms of chemistry, sorry not sorry, I though Feyre had more chemistry with Lucien than Tamlin. I know he wasn't even an option, but he should have been ✨.
*Spoiler alert*
The most interesting part were the trials. And mostly the first and the third cause I'm still not over the dumb logic on the second trial.
I'm giving it a 1 cause I liked Lucien and I liked Alis. They were my saving grace thoughtout the book. So 0.5 per each but I feel too generous. Plot wise, it would be zero.
And last, in terms of chemistry, sorry not sorry, I though Feyre had more chemistry with Lucien than Tamlin. I know he wasn't even an option, but he should have been ✨.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death, Misogyny, Sexual assault, Classism
Minor: Slavery, War
adventurous
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death, Drug abuse, Sexual content, Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Misogyny, Vomit
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Re-entering my Sarah J. Maas era with A Court of Thorns and Roses. It took me SO long to start this series because I just KNEW I was going LOVE it and Maas did not disappoint. I’m completely obsessed with the characters and their dynamics. I wasn’t sure how I felt about this being a bit of a beauty and the beast retelling, but I actually think that framework helped focus the reader on the differences, since we had a good understanding of where the plot was going (at least in part). This allowed the reader to take in the aspects of Prythian, and comfortably place themselves into this new world of the fae. I really loved the pacing of this book and thought the development felt natural. I definitely got some other classic literature references/inspirations outside of beauty and the beast as well—which I was really excited about. Overall, if you’re a fan of Fantasy, Romance, and mild spice, this book is definitely for you. I know I cannot WAIT to see where the rest of the series takes us.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal death, Bullying, Death, Gore, Misogyny, Sexism, Sexual content, Slavery, Torture, Violence, Blood, Vomit, Medical content, Murder, Alcohol, War, Injury/Injury detail
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Was the writing good? No. Was the plot good? Not really. Was it entertaining? Yes definitely.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Confinement, Death, Emotional abuse, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Sexism, Sexual violence, Torture, Toxic relationship, Violence, Sexual harassment, Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Sexual content, Kidnapping
Minor: Classism
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Please don’t stop on this one, it’s the entrance ticket to the rest of the series
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Drug use, Gore
Moderate: Misogyny, Torture, Xenophobia
Minor: Sexual violence, Slavery