Reviews with content warning for Drug use - A Court of Thorns and Roses

3/4 of the way through this incredibly slow beauty and the beast adaptation, there's suddenly a hunger games plot? completely bizarre shift. We are also supposed to empathize with a character who threatens sexual assault, and to forgive the torture and murder of a bunch of innocents for the "greater good" . the greater good being the protagonist getting to have sex.

sex scenes were a bit silly, but still somewhat stirring.

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summer_punk's review against another edition

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adventurous dark slow-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? No
Loveable characters? No
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.0

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zc2's review against another edition

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adventurous challenging dark emotional lighthearted tense medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

Ok listen… I didn’t think I would like it imma be honest. Howeva once I got to the plot 👀. I finished the book in 2 days however I’m curious as to why Tamlin is referred to as “tampon” on booktok. I’m scared to read the next one. Although intrigued. Smut not good don’t recommend😐.

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bibliophilekait's review against another edition

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adventurous dark funny mysterious tense medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

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ketreads's review against another edition

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adventurous dark mysterious medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot

3.0

So, I don't usually read romance especially fantasy romance but this was a 'Heck, why not?!' read when I saw my local library had it available.

I did listen to the audiobook, so I suspect I had an easier time with it due to the great character voices and emotions BUT THIS ISN'T HALF BAD?!
I've heard such differing opinions on the Maas books, and most of them lean towards negativity. So, I was shockingly surprised when I started listening to this and found myself really enjoying the story.
Maas' world and use of fae magic is engaging and her characters were made easy to root for.

The story's basic premise is Feyre, after killing what she suspects is a fairy transformed into a wolf, is dragged into the fae relm as punishment. Much to her surprise, it's not what she expected. Feyre must now navigate her way through an unknown territory filled with unknowable threats while striving to do what she does best: survive.

MINOR SPOILERS
So yes, this book is a little cliché with it's wish fulfillment. Feyre is, in fact, not taken to a gross mouldy dungeon but a high lords manor to live out her days. While we don't know exactly why she's there initially, the overall reveal wasn't too unexpected. I really enjoyed this part of the story. Listening to Feyre learning about the fae and the 'I wish that were me' aspect of living in a rich house, eating great food, talking to hot fairy men, and having an overarching mysterious secret hidden from her. It was done effectively and kept me invested for the majority of the book.

My one gripe (or many?) is that the last 30% of the book WILDLY shifts gears. While the stakes are raised and we get to see Feyre in action, the overall slimy feeling to characters we're supposedly meant to (I presume) eventually root for just wasn't it. The small bits of world and history we got to see WAS well done and I loved seeing more of the world outside of Feyre and her manor. The character choices that were made and will be made in the coming instalments just isn't something I enjoy/ed.

Overall it's a fun and easy read...mostly.

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cinnamonpizza8's review against another edition

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adventurous challenging dark mysterious reflective sad tense medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.25

It was difficult for me to get into the book because the author kept the reader in the dark as much as the main character. When I finally learned what was going on, it became more interesting, but I also wish there had been more time to develop the main plot point. It seemed rushed and complicated at the end.

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alliejm00's review against another edition

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adventurous dark emotional mysterious sad tense medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

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