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A review by amartin48
A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas
adventurous
dark
emotional
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.75
A lovely Beauty & the Beast retelling that is great for a romance reader who wants an easy paranormal romance read with a little added adventure.
Honestly, for a plot driven book, I felt that the plot was rather predictable, and my favorite part of the book was the supporting characters. I didn't find the main characters terribly interesting, and they don't really grow much over the course of the book. I enjoyed the variations in this retelling, but the story itself didn't seem terribly unique to me...but I DID enjoy it as a lighthearted read, despite the violence and dark themes.
Honestly, for a plot driven book, I felt that the plot was rather predictable, and my favorite part of the book was the supporting characters. I didn't find the main characters terribly interesting, and they don't really grow much over the course of the book. I enjoyed the variations in this retelling, but the story itself didn't seem terribly unique to me...but I DID enjoy it as a lighthearted read, despite the violence and dark themes.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Gore, Physical abuse, Violence, Blood, and Classism
Moderate: Domestic abuse, Vomit, Kidnapping, Murder, and Abandonment
Minor: Racism, Sexual assault, Slavery, and Sexual harassment