Title: A Court of Thorns and Roses
Author: Sarah J Maas
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Genre: Fantasy, Romance
Pages: 419
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A Court of Thorns and Roses

While out hunting, Feyre kills a wolf—only to discover later that it wasn’t just any wolf. Soon after, a terrifying creature shows up at her doorstep, demanding retribution and dragging her to the magical land of Prythian—a place whispered about in stories but feared by all humans. Crossing into this fae territory is strictly forbidden…and probably reckless. But now, it’s her new reality.

Trapped in a world ruled by powerful and dangerous fae, Feyre realizes escape won’t be easy. So instead, she chooses to adapt and survive. The High Fae who brought her there, Tamlin, initially comes off as cold and threatening. But as time passes, Feyre begins to see beyond his mask—both literally and figuratively. Despite barely seeing his full face (thanks to a mysterious curse that forces the fae to wear masks), she finds herself falling for him.

But darkness is creeping across the lands, and strange, unsettling events begin to unfold. Feyre, no longer just a prisoner, is determined to help Tamlin and his people before it’s too late.

Review

After reading Fourth Wing last year, I realized something surprising—I might actually be a fan of romantasy. One series I kept seeing everywhere, always hyped up and constantly recommended, was the A Court of Thorns and Roses series. So I finally decided it was time to see what all the fuss was about.

Let’s start with what I enjoyed: the world-building is genuinely fascinating. The fae in this story aren’t your sweet, sparkly fairy types—they’re dangerous, unpredictable, and often ruthless. But some of them are kind of amazing, like Tamlin and the people at his estate. Tamlin clearly cares about Feyre, and their dynamic had some really cute moments. Feyre herself is brave and strong-willed, though sometimes her curiosity leads her to make some truly reckless choices. You know those “don’t go outside at night” rules? Yeah… she ignores them every single time. Naturally, Tamlin and the others are constantly swooping in to save her.

And then there’s Rhysand. Apparently, he’s jaw-droppingly gorgeous. But wow… I did not like him. He’s manipulative, creepy, and acts like Feyre is something to own rather than a person. I mentally slapped him across the face more times than I can count. I swear, if he gets a love story later on, I’m going to scream. But I have this gut feeling that he might, purely because the author spends a lot of time describing how annoyingly attractive he is. Still, I have no clue what’s coming next in the series, so we’ll see.

The reason I didn’t give this book a full five stars? I kept comparing it to Fourth Wing. That book made me feel everything—I was fully hooked, emotionally invested, all of it. ACOTAR was a great read, but it didn’t hit me with the same intensity. So for me, it’s a solid 4 stars/hearts.

There are five books in this series, and I’m definitely curious to see what happens next. Will Feyre and Tamlin’s relationship evolve? Is there more going on than we’ve seen so far? There’s clearly more to Tamlin’s actions and reasons for wanting Feyre around, and I’m excited to see how that unfolds.

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