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A Court of Thorns and Roses is a decent enough fantasy novel. I don't usually agree with comparing books to others, but there were so many similarities to Hunger Games that I was actually distracted from the story. If this type of thing bothers you, beware. The main character in ACOTAR is set up to be a relentlessly strong woman, teaching herself to hunt and provide for her family when tragedy strikes (even though she is the youngest). She is patient, level-headed, stubborn and unemotional throughout the first part of the book. So when she flips her personality around after what seemed like just meeting Tamlin, suddenly in love and called him "my High Lord" I was stunned. Also, she becomes a bit obsessed with painting and the many, many things she will never be able to recreate in paint. I had to roll my eyes a few times at the new version of Feyre. It wasn't until the second half of the book, when the three tasks began, that I really got into the story. That portion had me turning pages to see how she would fare!

I know the first book in the series can be a bit dull, especially in fantasy. There is world building, a cast of characters to introduce, and only the first in a series of conflicts. However, I have already ordered the next few books and will happily continue with Feyre's journey. This was an easy and quick read, and I really think the following books will be much more engaging for me right off the bat.

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adventurous challenging emotional tense slow-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

4.5

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