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sweetheart_ok's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.75
I finally got to A Court of Thorns and Roses in my TBR pile, and it honored the hype. This is my first book by Sarah J. Maas, and she didn't disappoint. I had read the synopsis to my high school students over the years, so I was excited about the fantasy aspect plus learning more about the fae world, which I have limited experience with to date.
The story follows Feyre (Fay-ruh) as she struggles to survive in the human during a harsh winter with an unappreciative family who seems more of a burden than a blessing. Feyre makes the life-altering decision to kill one of the hated fae, and the consequences are more than she bargains for. She is forced to live with the fae forever, dragged there by Tamlin, a High Fae and lord of one of the courts. What follows is a look into this unknown world and the dangers it poses. As she gets used to living there for the rest of her life, Feyre begins to realize there is more the place than she originally thought. She also begins to realize that this world is in trouble from a ruthless enemy, and she may just the human to help them, if she can get past her bias to trust Tamlin.
Maas does a great job of depicting character complexities and developing relationships. She illustrates the fae world and exposes the readers to the nuances of this fantasy world. The action peppers in throughout the plot to create senses of dangers and novelty. The plot is exciting and satisfying with a diverse cast of characters. The activities under the mountain, and particularly the spectacular climax, are by far my favorite moments of the story. I chuckled at the witty banter, commiserated with Feyre's misery, cheered her on during the dangerous parts, and shook my fist at her enemies with venom in my veins.
What didn't work for me was the tight-lipped approach of Tamlin and his court. I have a hard time believing that this type of behavior would inspire trust in a guest. I also noticed that Feyre's development is murky and sometimes far-fetched. Having Feyre work through some of her personal growth in a more detailed, step-by-step manner may have helped us understand some of her choices.
Romantasy lovers must add ACOTAR to your TBR pile - you won't be disappointed. Fair warning that it contains some smut, though the level in this book is probably a 3 out of 10. If you like fantasy, action, adventure, strong female leads, and romance, give it a shot.
Graphic: Body horror, Confinement, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Death, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Torture, Violence, Blood, Sexual harassment, and Classism
Minor: Animal death and Abandonment
quinnpjd930's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Graphic: Animal death, Confinement, Death, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Gore, Infidelity, Misogyny, Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Kidnapping, Grief, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, Alcohol, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism
snakano94's review against another edition
- 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? It's complicated
4.5
Graphic: Torture, Toxic relationship, Violence, Trafficking, and Abandonment
Moderate: Confinement, Cursing, Death, Drug use, Gore, Physical abuse, Sexual assault, Toxic relationship, Trafficking, Grief, Murder, Toxic friendship, and War
Minor: Sexual content and Vomit
mz_cherry's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Moderate: Animal death, Confinement, Torture, Murder, and Classism
Minor: Drug use, Kidnapping, Grief, and War
katbambi's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Graphic: Body horror, Bullying, Cursing, Death, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Gore, Mental illness, Physical abuse, Sexism, Sexual content, Slavery, Suicidal thoughts, Torture, Violence, Blood, Vomit, Kidnapping, Grief, Medical trauma, Death of parent, Murder, Sexual harassment, War, Classism, and Pandemic/Epidemic
emilywemily6's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
Graphic: Bullying, Confinement, Cursing, Death, Drug use, Physical abuse, Sexual content, Blood, Grief, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism
Moderate: Slavery
Minor: Racism, Toxic relationship, and Sexual harassment
lavendar's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.75
Graphic: Violence and Murder
Moderate: Confinement, Death, Emotional abuse, Gore, Torture, Kidnapping, Sexual harassment, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Alcoholism, Animal death, Drug use, Physical abuse, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Slavery, Suicidal thoughts, Blood, Excrement, Vomit, Grief, Death of parent, Gaslighting, and Abandonment
gluttonous_eugen's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
1.0
Graphic: Ableism, Body horror, Body shaming, Bullying, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Genocide, Hate crime, Racism, Sexual content, Slavery, Toxic relationship, Forced institutionalization, Blood, Kidnapping, Gaslighting, Sexual harassment, Colonisation, War, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism
tiredtori's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Minor: Adult/minor relationship, Child death, Confinement, Death, Drug abuse, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Genocide, Hate crime, Infidelity, Physical abuse, Sexism, Sexual content, Slavery, Suicidal thoughts, Torture, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Vomit, Kidnapping, Murder, Gaslighting, Toxic friendship, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism
echolliot's review against another edition
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Animal death, Death, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Murder, Gaslighting, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism
Minor: Drug use, Slavery, Torture, Death of parent, Alcohol, and War