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A review by minerva_library
A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
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
Compared to the other books in the series which I’ve now read, this one - though very enjoyable - was probably the slowest of all the books in the series with pacing. In my opinion, Sarah J. Mass successfully set up Tamlin as a red herring in terms of a romantic interest as when Rhysand arrived and Feyre noticed how handsome he was that I suspected he was likely going to be the real romantic interest. Though it wasn’t stated nor enacted upon until Book 2. Some fans think it plays put this way as SJM never intended for Rhysand to be a love interest but after realizing that she herself like Rhysand more that it would be a good narrative - the dark morally grey love interest . However, over the course of time they spent together, Tamlin and Feyre get intimate and form a romantic relationship. Feyre is truly in love at this time with Tamlin and would do anything to help him and keep him safe.
Their relationship is what sets the main plot and the antagonist's plans in motion. Unlike Mass' other series, Throne of Glass, whose plot is propelled by the events of the story and puts a lot of the romantic relationships of characters on the backburner - romance is an integral part to the plot progression in this series. It's dependent on Feyre's love and her willingness to put herself in dangerous situations to save Tamlin.
In the book, I felt for Feyre and her situation. In a new place - the Spring Court of the Fae Realm - and surrounding by people she didn’t know, away from her family, with no choice but to trust those arround her for her survival. Personally, though I liked the scenes between Tamlin and Feyre, I definitely didn’t like Tamlin right away.
I found rooting for him difficult as besides being Feyre's kidnapper who she grows close to - I didn't find him all that dashing. He paid a lot of attention to Feyre, and made her feel special and wanted in ways she didn't at home, but personality wise - I found Lucien more dynamically interesting. I really like Lucien’s friendship with Feyre and their banter and I was glad to see that he continues to be a recurring character in the series.
Their relationship is what sets the main plot and the antagonist's plans in motion. Unlike Mass' other series, Throne of Glass, whose plot is propelled by the events of the story and puts a lot of the romantic relationships of characters on the backburner - romance is an integral part to the plot progression in this series. It's dependent on Feyre's love and her willingness to put herself in dangerous situations to save Tamlin.
In the book, I felt for Feyre and her situation. In a new place - the Spring Court of the Fae Realm - and surrounding by people she didn’t know, away from her family, with no choice but to trust those arround her for her survival. Personally, though I liked the scenes between Tamlin and Feyre, I definitely didn’t like Tamlin right away.
I found rooting for him difficult as besides being Feyre's kidnapper who she grows close to - I didn't find him all that dashing. He paid a lot of attention to Feyre, and made her feel special and wanted in ways she didn't at home, but personality wise - I found Lucien more dynamically interesting. I really like Lucien’s friendship with Feyre and their banter and I was glad to see that he continues to be a recurring character in the series.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual content, Violence, Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Panic attacks/disorders