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A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas

615 reviews

sioffra's review against another edition

tense slow-paced

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

2.0

It was hard to get through. The plot is extremely predictable, the characters were plain apart from one or two exceptions. There is no plot driving the story, nothing to look forward to until the last third/quarter of the book. Some stuff that a supposed love interest does made me extremely uncomfortable, even though it was portrayed as hot. The world building is simple but interesting, and there is a lot of potential, I just don't think it was well executed. I also felt like the writing got sloppier by the end of the book. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Injury/Injury detail

Moderate: Death, Sexual content, Blood, and Injury/Injury detail

Minor: Torture, Vomit, Grief, and Murder

ms3630's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Confinement, Death, Gore, Physical abuse, Sexual assault, Suicidal thoughts, Violence, Blood, Kidnapping, Murder, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail

Moderate: Slavery and Death of parent

Minor: Cursing and Alcohol

drjoannehill's review

mysterious fast-paced

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

3.75

Sorry to say, this was a tiny bit disappointing after all the hype. Very short review: It's enjoyable enough if you can ignore some very rushed parts and a rubbish villain. I will give the second book in the series a chance (because I already bought it!).

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Murder and Injury/Injury detail

Moderate: Sexual assault, Blood, and Vomit

Minor: Sexual content

shay_talksbooks's review against another edition

adventurous dark mysterious tense

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix

3.75

Buddy read with @drjoannehill

It's one of those books that's so hyped up and I've seen absolutely everywhere - I just neeeeeded to know what all the fuss was about!! On the whole, I enjoyed the book (definitely helped to be buddy reading it!).

There were a few negatives: a lot of 'convenient moments' throughout (did our FMC achieve anything much on her own?!) where people appeared at just the right moment every time to help, and a fair amount of repetition of certain words, phrases and info. I also got a bit confused by all the different types of fae, especially the ones that appeared once and not really again.

As far as the villain goes, she didn't seem very well 'fleshed out;' I couldn't really grasp what she was trying to achieve or why and she came across as more petty and jealous than powerful and calculated to me.

However, the story was fun & the characters were generally pretty interesting. A fair amount of twists and turns that kept me waiting to see what would happen and a setting/world I could imagine quite easily (which is always good). It was fun and I had fun reading it!

Will I be continuing the series - probably!

** Worth noting that I went straight into this book from A Day of Fallen Night, which had very intricate world and character building - which is possibly why this felt a little clumsy at times as I unfortunately did draw a few comparisons.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Confinement, Death, Torture, Blood, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail

madi_oasis's review against another edition

adventurous dark mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

I was genuinely surprised by this book. While I don’t much care for Feyre’s self-loathing inner monologues, they got pretty tiring to read through, I really appreciate how naturally Maas writes dialogue between characters. 

Tamlin and Feyre, and Lucien and Feyre, believably grow closer over the duration of the book. The second half of the book is by far better written and more intriguing. I appreciate the fairytale-retelling themes coming though, but the brutality of some scenes throughout the first half of the book was really jarring. 

Overall, I think I’ll just have to read the next book and see where the story takes me

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Sexual content, Violence, and Blood

Moderate: Slavery, Torture, Vomit, Murder, Sexual harassment, and Injury/Injury detail

Minor: Gore, Kidnapping, and Alcohol

bmccue529's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional funny hopeful informative inspiring lighthearted mysterious reflective relaxing sad tense medium-paced

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

4.5

1. Series Potential

The book is the first in a series, and it sets up an intriguing foundation for future installments. As the series progresses, it continues to expand on the characters and the world, deepening the exploration of themes and relationships.


2. Themes of Empowerment

The story emphasizes themes of empowerment and resilience, particularly through Feyre’s journey. Her evolution from a powerless mortal to a strong, self-aware individual serves as an inspiring message about overcoming adversity.


3. Romantic Elements

The romance is a significant aspect of the story, and it develops in a way that feels organic and layered, exploring the complexities of love and trust within challenging circumstances.


4. Fan Reception

The book has garnered a large and passionate fan base, which speaks to its impact and resonance with readers. The discussions around character dynamics, plot twists, and the themes explored have fostered a vibrant community.


5. Trigger Warnings

Potential readers should be aware of some darker themes, including violence, trauma, and emotional manipulation, which are present in the story. These elements contribute to the narrative's depth but may be sensitive for some readers.


Overall, "A Court of Thorns and Roses" is a captivating read that successfully blends adventure, romance, and character-driven storytelling, making it a popular choice for fans of fantasy literature. If you enjoy immersive worlds and complex characters, it’s definitely worth picking up!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content, Violence, War, and Injury/Injury detail

World-Building: The book introduces readers to a richly developed fantasy world with distinct faerie courts, each with its own culture, magic, and politics. The dynamics between the courts play a significant role in the plot. Character Relationships: The relationships in the story are central to the plot, particularly the evolving dynamics between Feyre, Tamlin, and Rhysand.

Feyre's complicated feelings for both characters create tension and development throughout the story, leading to significant choices that impact her journey.

Themes of Trauma: The characters grapple with trauma, both personal and societal.

Feyre's experiences, including her past hardships and the challenges she faces in the faerie realm, reflect the themes of survival and recovery.

Moral Ambiguity: The story explores the gray areas of morality, particularly in the characters' decisions and motivations.

For instance, Rhysand's character initially appears morally ambiguous, but his true intentions and loyalties unfold over the course of the book.

This depth of content adds layers to the story, making it engaging and thought-provoking for readers.

renewed_reader's review

adventurous challenging dark emotional mysterious sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Body horror, Bullying, Death, Genocide, Gore, Slavery, Torture, Violence, Blood, War, and Injury/Injury detail

Moderate: Misogyny, Sexism, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Grief, Death of parent, Sexual harassment, and Classism

crownoftamriel's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark tense medium-paced

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

3.5

I'm recently back to the reading game (thanks booktok/bookstagram!), and of course heard the hype. Got a great deal on the whole ACOTAR series and was super excited to read them.... from dates read, I started in Jan 2024 and finished in OCTOBER. I could not get into this book, it felt off. I didn't care about most of the characters, I wasn't enthralled by the "mystery" that was being proposed. I can't describe it but I was not sucked in immediately like others have. The first 100-200 pages were difficult to keep pushing on, then I got put into a reading slump and I was just not having it. However, my annual Skyrim playthrough and completion-ist at heart needed to read this damn book series. Once I hit halfway+ I read it super quickly, but not in a voracious, I NEED to know what happens way, in a "I really just wanna see what all the hype is about" way. I'm going to guess that book 1 is not the selling point and it's either the whole universe or probably the last one? I've been pretty good at avoiding most spoilers.  I am interested to see how the story progresses and hopefully fall in love with this universe like everyone else! 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Slavery, Violence, Blood, and Injury/Injury detail

Minor: Sexual content, Torture, Vomit, Kidnapping, Grief, Alcohol, War, and Pandemic/Epidemic

kristinlcheck's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional mysterious sad fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual violence and Murder

Minor: Death, Gore, Torture, Violence, Blood, Vomit, Fire/Fire injury, and Injury/Injury detail

madi_reads13's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional inspiring mysterious sad tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Animal death, Body horror, Child abuse, Child death, Confinement, Cursing, Death, Domestic abuse, Eating disorder, Emotional abuse, Gore, Infidelity, Physical abuse, Sexual content, Slavery, Suicidal thoughts, Torture, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Medical content, Kidnapping, Grief, Medical trauma, Death of parent, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, Alcohol, War, Injury/Injury detail, and Pandemic/Epidemic