A Court of Thorns and Roses – by Sarah J. Maas
What was the format I was using for headers again? I can’t remember. Should I put something click-baity in just to get views?
You won’t believe what Feyre did next!
Nah, I hate click bait, but I can assure you, Feyre did something stupid next. That’s just how Feyre rolls. I listen to audio books a lot when I’m driving, and there were more than a few times I caught myself yelling at a fictional character’s poor life decisions while flying down the interstate. What is this woman’s issue with accepting anything good that comes her way?
Anyway, this is just a quick blurb, some thoughts if you will, on the whole series. I’m waiting for them to get the oil changed in my car, so lets see if I can word vomit faster than the tech can get finished.
So, I give this series a solid 3.5 stars out of 5. It was an entertaining read that introduced me to Maas, and I enjoyed the books enough to continue with Throne of Glass and Crescent City. I will also be looking forward to more of her work.
Now, before you come at me about my rating, I just want to say that I’m taking her other series into consideration, which I loved more than ACOTAR. I did appreciate the high fantasy setting and the uniqueness of each court. Like most reviewers who have spoken ad naseam about Tamlin’s abusive nature, I thought that whole relationship was written well and really showed how someone who is being abused might not even notice. It just creeps up on you until one day you wake up and finally realize, ‘What the fuck?’
Feyre’s transition away from Tamlin to Rhysand was the most satisfying part of the whole series. It is a very difficult task to keep the attention of thirsty readers when there’s just book after book of a healthy relationship, but I think Maas was able to tackle this task quite well. Let’s face it. Rhys might be one of the best male protagonists ever created in a high fantasy romance book.
The few things that didn’t really land with me were elements of Feyre’s character that just seemed to be needed for plot advancement and not the other way around. I understand that Feyre has her fair share of truama she has to deal with, but girl… Please accept a good thing when it comes along.
I don’t know, maybe I need to read the books again, but despite the relationship turning sour with Tamlin, I don’t think I’d be slipping into a depression after becoming a super human.
One thing I do really like about Maas’s books, not just ACOTAR, but the way she uses these super powerful and mysterious beings. Like, what even is Amren? I haven’t searched out any lore incase it’s revealed in one of the few books I haven’t read, but Amren is such a fascinating character.
Ooop, car is almost ready! There you have it. There might be a few thoughts in that pile of word vomit worth reading, but the short of it is. Series good. Read series. I would say read this one first before even Throne of Glass. Crescent City is very worth the read, but you have to read that series last.
Until next time. Happy Reading!