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A review by heidishartrandnewell
A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas
dark
emotional
sad
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
4.0
For an avid reader, the tropes that seem evident in this first book do not continue throughout the series. This book gave me tons of Twilight vibes which made me very uncomfortable, but that dynamic changes as the series continues! Keep reading!!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Gore, Classism, Child abuse, Misogyny, Kidnapping, Domestic abuse, Violence, Toxic relationship, Torture, Slavery, Death, Confinement, Blood, Ableism, Abandonment, Bullying, Injury/Injury detail, Grief, Gaslighting, and Emotional abuse