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A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
This is a retelling of Beauty and the Beast.
There is a high probability that this one is way overhyped on the internet. Don't get me wrong, I liked it. But it was not incredible.
The pacing of the book was uneven. The last third is the best part of the book. It becomes an engaging read when the first-person protagonist actually takes agency in her own fate instead of accepting the eddies the Cauldron has served her.
Feyre as a character when she took agency over her actions was what made the story compelling. Lucien won my heart for his candid charm and moral ambiguity. Tamlin and Rhysand gave me lots of True Blood vibes, with Tamlin as the brooding good guy and Rhysand slated to play the contrasting bad boy.
At a high level the plot is predictable, but the details in Maas's writing make the story magical. This one felt overhyped but I'm optimistic that the series will only better.
Full Review: https://labbyreads.com/review/a-thorny-retelling
There is a high probability that this one is way overhyped on the internet. Don't get me wrong, I liked it. But it was not incredible.
The pacing of the book was uneven. The last third is the best part of the book. It becomes an engaging read when the first-person protagonist actually takes agency in her own fate instead of accepting the eddies the Cauldron has served her.
Feyre as a character when she took agency over her actions was what made the story compelling. Lucien won my heart for his candid charm and moral ambiguity. Tamlin and Rhysand gave me lots of True Blood vibes, with Tamlin as the brooding good guy and Rhysand slated to play the contrasting bad boy.
At a high level the plot is predictable, but the details in Maas's writing make the story magical. This one felt overhyped but I'm optimistic that the series will only better.
Full Review: https://labbyreads.com/review/a-thorny-retelling