A Court of Thorns and Roses

Sarah J. Maas

May 2015 · A Court of Thorns and Roses Series Book 1 · Bloomsbury Publishing USA

About this ebook

The sexy, action-packed first book in the #1 bestselling Court of Thorns and Roses (ACOTAR) series from global phenomenon Sarah J. Maas.

When nineteen-year-old huntress Feyre kills a wolf in the woods, a terrifying creature arrives to demand retribution. Dragged to a treacherous magical land she knows about only from legends, Feyre discovers that her captor is not truly a beast, but one of the lethal, immortal faeries who once ruled her world.

At least, he's not a beast all the time.

As she adapts to her new home, her feelings for the faerie, Tamlin, transform from icy hostility into a fiery passion that burns through every lie she's been told about the beautiful, dangerous world of the Fae. But something is not right in the faerie lands. An ancient, wicked shadow is growing, and Feyre must find a way to stop it, or doom Tamlin-and his world-forever.

From global bestselling author Sarah J. Maas comes a seductive, breathtaking book that blends romance, adventure, and faerie lore into an unforgettable read.

The Court of Thorns and Roses series includes:
A Court of Thorns and Roses
A Court of Mist and Fury
A Court of Wings and Ruin
A Court of Frost and Starlight
A Court of Silver Flames

Ratings and reviews

While there were a few parts that seemed like they might promise some interest in the story, overall this felt lacking the detail in emotion and scene building that it deserved--they were there, yes, but often rushed. Also, while I can appreciate a new/different spin on an old story, this felt too much like a lift from Disney Beauty and the Beast combined with a select few elements of GoT (came out 2011--A Court out in 2015), slapped it together and hoped people would buy it. I keep seeing some reviews say that Book 1 is not the best but that it apparently gets better in the series, but a fair number of those are saying the other books are better but "not that much better". While I realize it comes down to personal taste, I find it puzzling that this apparently sold millions of copies in 40 languages--but do wonder how much of that was purely from hype compared with actual appreciation. Imo, HP has better-written scenes for world building, character development, and especially emotion.

Title: A Captivating Read that Will Leave You Breathless Rating: 4/5 Stars I just finished reading "A Court of Thorns and Roses" by Sarah J. Maas, and I'm still reeling from the experience. This book is a masterclass in storytelling, with a richly imagined world, complex characters, and a romance that will leave you weak in the knees. From the moment I met Feyre, the strong-willed and determined huntress, I was hooked. Her journey from the mortal world to the faerie lands is a thrilling adventure that will keep you on the edge of your seat. The world-building is exquisite, with a detailed and immersive portrayal of the faerie realm that will transport you to a world of beauty and magic. But what truly sets this book apart is the romance. The slow-burn tension between Feyre and Tamlin is expertly crafted, and their chemistry is palpable. The way their relationship evolves from hatred to passion is a true delight, and their love story is one that will stay with you long after you finish.

so my wife said if there was one book she'd love me to read it was this one. after emptying my reading list I finally agreed to try it. So first off Lucion saved this book from having nothing, but boring bland male characters. as for Feyre I didn't know it was possible for someone to win a stupid contest with Eragon from the inheritance cycle. ok a few positives the writing was actually incredibly good, and was worth reading. The author definitely has a great writers voice, and as painful as most of the book was the end made it worth putting up with the slow rather bland romance plot. now then the biggest downfall for me is I spent the entire book trying to understand this world's fey which as a fantasy fan it leaves a lot to be desired especially since they are all powerful leaving humans as nothing more than cattle. My final critique is on amarantha which to be honest as far as villains go kinda has nothing going for her.

About the author

Sarah J. Maas is the #1 bestselling author of the Court of Thorns and Roses, Crescent City, and Throne of Glass series. Her books have sold seventy-five million copies and are published in forty languages.

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