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robotnik 's review for:
A Court of Thorns and Roses
by Sarah J. Maas
dark
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Is there like... a cult initiation I need to take when I admit I enjoyed the shit out of this? Because this feels like one of those books where I'm joining a cult because I really liked it. I'm okay with a cult if it means we get stylish cult robes.
I'll admit, there was a point where it felt a little draggy and there were a couple moments that were a little cringey (for lack of a better word), which is why I'm settling for four stars instead of five. Aside from that, I honestly really enjoyed my first time reading a SJM book. It was better than I expected it would be, especially since it seems to be one of those either love it or hate it sorts of books. I was looking for those moments where I was just going to hate it, but I didn't find them.
The only thing I find kind of lacking is I didn't find Amarantha a very compelling villain. As far as feeling threatening and all that, she's probably a 6/10 at most for me. She was okay, but still kind of blah and stereotypical for me.
I don't know what to expect for the rest of the series, but I'm going to be tentatively looking forward to it.
I'll admit, there was a point where it felt a little draggy and there were a couple moments that were a little cringey (for lack of a better word), which is why I'm settling for four stars instead of five. Aside from that, I honestly really enjoyed my first time reading a SJM book. It was better than I expected it would be, especially since it seems to be one of those either love it or hate it sorts of books. I was looking for those moments where I was just going to hate it, but I didn't find them.
The only thing I find kind of lacking is I didn't find Amarantha a very compelling villain. As far as feeling threatening and all that, she's probably a 6/10 at most for me. She was okay, but still kind of blah and stereotypical for me.
I don't know what to expect for the rest of the series, but I'm going to be tentatively looking forward to it.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death, Sexual assault, Torture