A review by sammymilfort
A Court of Thorns and Roses, by Sarah J. Maas
adventurous
dark
funny
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
I have a lot of thoughts on this novel
TW: Sexual assault, violence, ableism, branding of a person, emotional manipulation
First, I did not love it, I did not hate it, simply fell in the middle for me. I think Tamlin and Feyre are cute together, but I did not feel a fiery passion in their love or connection. I truly sympathize with Feyre's situation in having the immense pressure to be the sole provider for her family and having to parent her father instead of her being cared for should not be the case for a 19 year old.
I recognize the problems of this work in the themes not matching up with today's ideal views and understand why it is controversial. My problem with this book was not only the casual use of ableism when discussing her father as "weak" or "crippled". I did not like how SJM tackled the subject of sexual assault in this book, along with branding.
SPOILERS- I kept thinking in my mind how can are they going to make Rhysand so redeemable that we throw away all the trauma and cruelty he put on Feyre. This High Fae literally sexualized and branded her to him and I don't care if it was part of his plan in the plot, it was just painful to read and is unforgivable in my mind. I see the charm with Rhysand and definitely think he is an interesting character and I like the dynamic he brings with Lucien and Tamlin.
Feyre for me made horrible decisions at times due to her pride, and you know what she is a 19 year old trying to survive, so I understand, but it was painful to read. I slapped my palm so many times when Lucien or Tamlin would tell her not to do something for her own safety, AND SHE WAS LIKE NOPE I DO MY OWN THING
Favorite Parto HOW COME NO ONE EVER MENTIONS THE ENTERTAINMENT OF FEYRE GETTING CHASED BY A WORM, HIGHLIGHT FOR ME HONESTLY
My favorite character is Lucien and we will soon see if that changes
I liked SJM's writing style and how it flowed, but I wish she would show intricate details of the story plot slowly instead of just having a three page character monologue of explanation.
Honestly a solid start to a series and I am intrigued to see how it continues!
TW: Sexual assault, violence, ableism, branding of a person, emotional manipulation
First, I did not love it, I did not hate it, simply fell in the middle for me. I think Tamlin and Feyre are cute together, but I did not feel a fiery passion in their love or connection. I truly sympathize with Feyre's situation in having the immense pressure to be the sole provider for her family and having to parent her father instead of her being cared for should not be the case for a 19 year old.
I recognize the problems of this work in the themes not matching up with today's ideal views and understand why it is controversial. My problem with this book was not only the casual use of ableism when discussing her father as "weak" or "crippled". I did not like how SJM tackled the subject of sexual assault in this book, along with branding.
SPOILERS- I kept thinking in my mind how can are they going to make Rhysand so redeemable that we throw away all the trauma and cruelty he put on Feyre. This High Fae literally sexualized and branded her to him and I don't care if it was part of his plan in the plot, it was just painful to read and is unforgivable in my mind. I see the charm with Rhysand and definitely think he is an interesting character and I like the dynamic he brings with Lucien and Tamlin.
Feyre for me made horrible decisions at times due to her pride, and you know what she is a 19 year old trying to survive, so I understand, but it was painful to read. I slapped my palm so many times when Lucien or Tamlin would tell her not to do something for her own safety, AND SHE WAS LIKE NOPE I DO MY OWN THING
Favorite Parto HOW COME NO ONE EVER MENTIONS THE ENTERTAINMENT OF FEYRE GETTING CHASED BY A WORM, HIGHLIGHT FOR ME HONESTLY
My favorite character is Lucien and we will soon see if that changes
I liked SJM's writing style and how it flowed, but I wish she would show intricate details of the story plot slowly instead of just having a three page character monologue of explanation.
Honestly a solid start to a series and I am intrigued to see how it continues!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Animal death, Emotional abuse, Kidnapping, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual harassment, Sexual violence, Torture, and Violence