A review by indyjg
A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas

adventurous dark emotional medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

Loosely based on Beauty and the Beast, a Court of Thorns and Roses is an enjoyable new spin on the faerie genre and is done rather well. While the book felt a little predictable at times, the characters are well-written, and I have the benefit of a few years of hindsight, so I didn't get too attached to certain characters before going into the second and third books. It could definitely do with some more diversity and subversion of the typical "faeries are gorgeous, dangerous, etc." myth/stereotype. 

I gave A Court of Thorns and Roses a 3.75/5 as I enjoyed the book and am reading the rest of the series, but I've read better books, and this one felt predictable at times—especially the riddle at the end, goodness.
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