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A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas

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cozyykittyy's review against another edition

4.5

adventurous dark emotional mysterious tense medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Complicated

Been on my TBR since 2020…don’t know why I didn’t pick it up sooner! This was such a fun story that I couldn’t get enough of. The pace was perfect — not too slow, not too fast — and I didn’t get bored. The enemies-to-lovers was also executed very well, and it was believable! Feyre’s conflicting emotions about falling in love with a faerie was perfect and said a lot about her character and the rift between fae and humans. The climax was well-done, each chapter leaving me on the edge of my seat wondering what would happen next. Can’t wait to start ACOMAF next!

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osnapitzt's review against another edition

4.0

adventurous emotional slow-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: No

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kpham16's review against another edition

4.0

adventurous dark emotional 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

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nanancay's review against another edition

4.0

adventurous emotional tense medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Complicated

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Complicated

Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

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louise_french_rider's review against another edition

5.0

adventurous dark emotional 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: Complicated

ACOTAR pulled me out of a massive reading slump—and for that alone, it deserves praise. But what really gripped me were the characters. I loved them all, even the ones I suspect I’m not “supposed” to. Feyre is fierce and flawed in all the right ways, and her bond with Tamlin had me completely invested. (Yes, I’m a proud Tamlin defender.) But if I had to pick a favorite? It’s Lucien. His loyalty, sarcasm, and hidden depth made every scene he was in stronger.

The plot was darker and more emotionally charged than I expected, and it hooked me fast. Maas builds a world that’s both enchanting and brutal, and she doesn’t shy away from consequences. This isn’t just a fantasy romance—it’s a story about sacrifice, survival, and hard choices.

I’m in. Fully. This series has my focus now.

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littleblueecho's review against another edition

3.75

adventurous emotional mysterious sad medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Plot

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

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fiona_reads2's review against another edition

2.5

slow-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: No

Loveable characters: No

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

Oof brutal read - I had to grit my teeth to get through this one so I could feel a part of the hype but oh my lord talk about a Mary Sue fantasy story. I was pretty down with the plot and the forbidden romance through the first half of the book, but the whole second half threw me for a loop and I could not wrap my mind around any of the character’s motivations.

My friend said the second book and the rest of the series is better. Thankfully the second audiobook is available on Libby to rent immediately!

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lagoralka98's review against another edition

4.0

adventurous challenging dark emotional 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: No

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putonpjames's review against another edition

4.0

adventurous emotional mysterious 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

4/28/25 Struggled to get into it at first, haven’t read fantasy in a while. The plot is plotting though! 3.75 stars

8/28/25 Much more interesting now that I’ve read the second book. So much foreshadowing to look out for and new characters who’ll be important later on. 4.25 stars

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kirstenraangs's review against another edition

4.5

adventurous dark emotional mysterious tense medium-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: Yes

4.5 Stars — Third Time’s the Charm!

A Court of Thorns and Roses and I had a bit of a rocky start, I actually tried to read it twice before and couldn’t quite get into it. But then I decided to give the audiobook a shot... and I’m so glad I did! The narration completely brought the story to life, and once I was immersed in the world of Prythian, I couldn’t stop listening. Feyre’s journey is emotional, tense, and full of beauty, and Sarah J. Maas’s rich storytelling shines even brighter when it’s read aloud. There were a few slower parts, but overall, the magic, the romance, and the stakes kept me absolutely hooked. An enchanting beginning to a series I can’t wait to continue!

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