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A review by dnietoperafan
A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas
adventurous
dark
funny
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
1.0
Actually, I wasn't planning on reading this book. One of my best friends, who doesn't read for pleasure, decided to pick up this book. She begged me to read it with her, so how could I say no? I had obviously heard all the BookTok creators recommend it, but I knew it wouldn't be the book for me. I was right.
The writing was very basic. The first chapter did not hook me at all, and the story actually takes way too long to begin. Additionally, the story itself has no 'umph'. Maas only focuses on the 'love story' and completely forgets to flesh out side charcters, the world, and the magic system.
I completely get that not everybody wants to read heavy fantasy, but I've read light romantasy that is A LOT better than this book. So I know it can be done.
The 'love story' is also too bland for me. There isn't really a realistic pay-off when the main characters finally say 'I love you'. Plus, it's all too convenient; the plot armour is painfully evident. You are never scared for the wellbeing of the characters, and you always know they are going to end up together.
In this case, Maas just wrote a boring book. And I actually hope my friend doesn't pick up the next book in the series.
The writing was very basic. The first chapter did not hook me at all, and the story actually takes way too long to begin. Additionally, the story itself has no 'umph'. Maas only focuses on the 'love story' and completely forgets to flesh out side charcters, the world, and the magic system.
I completely get that not everybody wants to read heavy fantasy, but I've read light romantasy that is A LOT better than this book. So I know it can be done.
The 'love story' is also too bland for me. There isn't really a realistic pay-off when the main characters finally say 'I love you'. Plus, it's all too convenient; the plot armour is painfully evident. You are never scared for the wellbeing of the characters, and you always know they are going to end up together.
In this case, Maas just wrote a boring book. And I actually hope my friend doesn't pick up the next book in the series.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content