A review by 2blueshoes
A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas

slow-paced

2.5

I struggled with this one. Interesting world building, and quite a few surprise plot twists that kept me guessing. However the heroine was frustratingly lacking in self reflection and reads very, very young. The “love” story feels more like Stockholm syndrome. There are also quite a few problematic consent moments. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Physical abuse, Sexual content, Torture, Violence, Murder, Sexual harassment, and Injury/Injury detail

Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Animal cruelty, Animal death, Bullying, Child death, Confinement, Emotional abuse, Gore, Blood, Excrement, and Grief

Minor: Sexual violence, Toxic relationship, Vomit, Medical content, Religious bigotry, and Gaslighting