A review by its_kievan
A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas

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

2.5

I’m not gonna lie, the start is very rocky, but once the plot really gets going (about 2/3rds of the way through, but still) I was having a lot of fun. Nesta kicks ass, there’s cool faerie magic, and the plot twist genuinely surprised me, which is pretty rare. This is the first time I’ve read a fantasy with a romance subplot that I didn’t hate. Also the first time I’ve read a romance fantasy written by a woman - proving once again that maybe men should take a break from SFF for a while.
(PS. Anyone who complains about people reading ACOTAR instead of “real fantasy” doesn’t know where the clit is.)
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