I've heard so much about this series, I've been wanting to read it for ages! So I was really pleased to get a copy from NetGalley. Did it live up to the hype?

Yes! The writing is enchanting, from the moment we first meet Feyre out hunting in the woods, desperately trying to keep her poverty-stricken family alive. The first chapters ease you into the story, then the pace picks up about a third of the way through. But it is so well written that you find yourself hooked from the beginning.

I also loved the fact that the Fae are as flawed as humans, if not more so. Every character has parts you like, others that annoy, and some that you hate, and this add a deep richness to the overall story.

There is a blight over their realm that is threatening the existence of everyone, Fae and humans alike, and Feyre believes she can help. But nothing is as it seems, and there is a harsh price to pay for all involved.

This is a wonderful start to the series, and I can't wait to read the next one! Highly recommend.

This book is a loose interpretation of Beauty and the Beast, and it kind of worked. This book took some inspiration from the Disney movie and the original story and blended it into this fantasy novel pretty well.

From the start, I wasn’t really sold on Feyre as the MC. I think throughout the series, she was definitely the weakest part for me. I was much more interested in other characters and really didn’t agree with her choices or overall progression.

As the story continues, I found some things that made me raise an eyebrow or were incredibly problematic, but overall I enjoyed it. At this point, I loved Tamlin as a character. I thought he was fun, charismatic, and a pretty good love interest. I wasn’t overly wowed by Rhys in this book. I thought he was too much of a dick, especially in the first few scenes we see him in.

The ending of this one was actually pretty solid. It had some predictable moments, but I actually kind of liked it. I can see how people would hate this book, but I found it pretty fun. I ended up really enjoying this one. That being said, I didn’t go into this one looking to hate it, so I was able to overlook some of the more red flag moments.

I have been seeing so many rave reviews of Sarah J. Maas’ books and especially A COURT OF THORNS AND ROSES and the rest of that series. I had read the first two books in her Throne of Glass series a few years back and didn’t keep up with it, but I’ve since seen a few recommendations indicating that that series continues to get better and that ACOTAR might be an easier way to start in her books. When I saw ACOTAR for a good price, I snatched it up and just in time since I found out some friends were buddy reading it in June!

A COURT OF THORNS AND ROSES follows Feyre, a young human who kills a kills a wolf while out hunting to feed her family. She later learns that this wolf was actually a faerie in wolf form, a crime with dire consequences. Feyre must make a choice to hand over her life either to death or to living out her life in the Fae realm. Taught to hate and distrust faeries, Feyre is surprised at what she finds when she crosses the border out of her world.

I really enjoyed this book and flew through it! Though I would never claim to be a big romance fan, I have been becoming more and more of a fantasy fan so I love the combination of world building and supernatural characters with romance entwined. I really enjoyed learning a bit about the world of the Fae, their magic and their ways of life. I look forward to learning more as the series continues.

I loved following Feyre at the center of the story. She has a strong sense of loyalty to her family and her responsibilities when it comes to taking care of them, even when they show no signs of appreciation. She has been raised with hatred toward the Fae, believing that they are dangerous, but she does have a willingness to change her mind and form her own opinions when faced with different information. Feyre is far from perfect and she makes mistakes along the way, but she is intelligent and gutsy and a wonderful protagonist to root for.

This book lived up to the hype for me and I’ve only heard that the series continues to get better from here! Book two is already in route and I look forward to continuing on with the series!

A beautiful, remarkable loose retelling of Beauty and The Beast that will wrap you only spit you on on the third book with a deep love for a world only brought to life by the glory of this series. My favorite series..ever. I promise you'll be unable to get enough. 

4.5 ☆

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Maas has outdone herself. You must read this book. It took me one night. I started it at 8:00 pm and finished at 7:00 am or something. And that was with some sleep. 

The characters are compelling. The setting is extraordinary. And the plot will keep you turning the pages. 

All the stars and a definite must-read.

Sidenote: I would classify this as more adult because of the smut. So heads up!

Thank you to NetGalley and Bloomsbury USA for the copy in exchange for an honest review.

I feel like the last bookstagrammer to read this book, but it lived up to hype and then some.

I''d recommend if you're looking for

-close proximity
-a rough Beauty and the Beast retelling
-Friend/Captor to lover
-SciFi elements
-A curse
-A brave and independent heroine
-A world where fairies exist, but they're not sweet, they're scary hidden beyond a wall

While this book doesn't end on a cliffhanger it leaves you wanting more.  Have the second book ready is all I can say.  The world building in this was beautiful, seamless, I was instantly transported.  If you enjoy sci fi books mixed with romance, just stop what you're doing and go read this now.  

Rating: 4.5 stars
Steam; 4

Triggers: grief, poverty

3.5 stars!

A fun and solid beginning! Honestly, this book is very basic fantasy with a promise of much more interest to come. Because the book is beholden to the Beauty and the Beast retelling, there's not much Maas can do in terms of plot. The villain is very one note and evil, Feyre is boring, and Tamlin... I don't really have an opinion on. But the world is interesting and the side characters are really fun, so I look forward to book 2!

Also, the sexiness... that's 5 stars alone OKAY

This one has been all over bookstagram. Literally everywhere. And Erin (@readinginfairyland) convinced me to dive in and read it. ⁣
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I loved everything in this book. From the world it created to the characters. To the romance that was involved and the action that was there!⁣
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There was nothing in this book that I didn’t like. And with the way it ended you could probably just stop there. ⁣
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You also finally meet Rhysand which means I finally get to not be confused as to who he is. ⁣
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I can’t really say a ton without giving a bunch away. But definitely read this one. SO GOOD. I’m not a big fantasy reader anymore, but you definitely need to pick this one up. ⁣

Sarah J Maas did a good job with this series, she really captivated so many people and this book proves why. A Court of Thorns and Roses is like a beauty in the beast retelling but way different. 
It is about Faeries. Sneaky, dangerous Faeries. Not everything you believe to be true about them can be trusted. 
This is my favorite beginning in all of Sarah’s books. I can’t wait for the next book.

A Court of Thorns and Roses is a fantasy adventure/romance with little hints of Beauty and the Beast and definitely a must read. This is the most enjoyable fantasy I have ever read and promises to stay with me for a long time. Feyre promised her dying mother that she would take care of her family. At the age of nineteen, her life is hunting to feed the family and selling the hides of animals to make some money. While hunting for a deer, she shoots and skins a giant wolf not caring if it is a faerie or an animal. High Lord of the Spring Court, Tamlin demands her life for the wolf, one of his loyal men and takes her back to his manor.  Seemingly more beast than man, Tamlin begins to win Feyre over even as the darkness that threatens the land rears its ugly head. Feyre is underestimated over and over but proves the power of love I found it easy to fall in love with Tamlin and to feel the high emotions that come from Tamlin and Feyre hard fought battle for love. Danger and excitement feed a memorable love story with interesting characters and fantastic world building. This is one of those stories that you hate to put down to take care of everyday life and literally cannot wait to pick back up. I found myself sad that it was over but excited that its just the first book in a series. My volutary, unbiased review is based upon a review copy is based upon a review copy from Netgalley.

This book caught my eye because of the description. It seemed to be a retelling of Beauty and the Beast. If so it's not a traditional one. That's not a bad thing, my expectations were met and I also didn't know what to expect by the end. May read more from this author.

Omg! The angst and the romance! Team Feyre! She’s so strong! This is what my ideal character all should be like. Nesta was sooo evil. That’s the only thing I hated, after the treatment Feyre receives from her family she still works wayyy to hard and sacrificing herself. No one is that selfless. I can’t wait to continue this amazing series

THIS BOOK IS AMAZING. A-M-A-Z-I-N-G!!!

Sarah J. Maas never fails to amaze me. This was my first Fantasy read and it was everything I wanted! Plus there’s romance!  Lots of romance! I just know that Rhysand will be my book boyfriend forever.

This book started off very slow. The world building is always kind of boring and slow for me. BUT wait til you get towards the end OMG IT GOT BETTER! I loved the action and completely fallen in love with Faes 😍 This is a hyped book that I’ll never regret reading! It deserves all the hype!!! Highly recommend it!

By far one of my favorite YA books to date. I couldn’t put it down. Feyre was an inspiring role model and the character development was excellent. The descriptions of the setting painted the picture. I cannot wait to read the next books in the series.

This was a hard review for me to write, mainly because I'm reviewing it after a reread. I'm trying to keep the rest of the series separate in my mind and focus solely on A Court of Thorns and Roses.

Beauty and the Beast retellings are some of my favorite stories, and this one is no exception. It was a delightful take on the tale, and populated by some very memorable characters. Feyre is not a larger-than-life heroine, which tends to mean people either love her or hate her. I personally enjoyed her realism, and felt it made her more relatable. Tamlin, I could take or leave. Maybe I was hoping to see more of the character's namesake (from the English ballad, The Ballad of Tam Lin) shine through, but all in all he was a decent love interest. I adored Lucien, and felt his snark added nicely to the story.

What really impressed me about this particular book is that the characters often cross into moral grey areas. They are faced with hard choices, and sometimes make the wrong ones. More so, the consequences of these choices aren't quickly forgotten. The characters are shaped by them in a way that is rarely touched upon in high fantasy stories, where trauma is often glossed over to keep the story moving.

Bottom line: A Court of Thorns and Roses is an engrossing book, and the perfect start to a wonderful series.

An imaginative retelling of a classic fable that everyone knows and most people love. Placing a fairy world around the story of beauty and the beast is definitely something I didn't think I needed in my life, but apparently I was wrong. This is a story of loss and learning, as well as one of triumph and love that hits in ways you never expect, and one that I always will recommend for people looking for something new and refreshing (especially if they're fans of pop fiction like the Twilight saga or Divergent). It hits a lot of the same notes you need for a good book and delivers on an ending that wasn't completely predictable.

This was such a exciting book ! Thank you to the publisher and to Net Galley for the opportunity. My review opinion is my own.  This is my first book by the author who is wildly popular .  Having read this book as my first by the author I can now understand why her books are such best sellers. 

This is a author that captures the reader from beginning to end. She has a captivating writing style that is enjoyable to read and fast paced. i love the charcters and how she weaves their strengths into their story . This is the story of  a  land  divided into human realm and fae realm. The fae realm is ruling, and is divided into courts. They are at odds with the human realm who is unaware of the totality of their  power. The main character is Feyre who is a human. She is smart, savvy and very courageous. She faces many challenges within this land and must gain strength from each challenge.  She moves between the lands divided to save herself and fight for her kind with a boldness and Goddess like goodness .  I loved this book and highly recommend it .  This is such a fun read I look forward to reading further works by this wonderful author.  Review cross posted at publication.

This is such an amazing fantasy series. From page one I was wrapped up in Feyre's journey. I loved everything about it. Thank you Sarah J. Maas for this free ecopy. Fans of fantasy, romance and YA fantasy all will enjoy this series. #ACourtofThornsandRoses #NetGalley

If I’m being completely honest, this was a little outside of my comfort zone. When I’ve read fantasy before, it’s usually been grounded in a familiar context (e.g. A Discovery of Witches, The Invisible Library…) so it took me a moment to ground myself in Feyre’s world.

But gosh, it was worth it! I really enjoyed this modern twist on a fairy tale, which starts as a straightforward Beauty and the Beast – type tale before morphing into something far more complex and interesting!
Our heroine, Feyre, is the youngest of three daughters, living in near poverty with their crippled father. She hunts and provides for her family, often at great personal risk – and it is in these circumstances that we first meet her, during a hunt in the woods during the depths of winter. 

Events ensue, as a result of which she finds herself the unwitting guest of Tamlin, High Lord of the Spring Court, whose inhabitants are under a curse cast by a vicious Fae. What is the nature of this curse? How is it broken? Can Feyre play a part in freeing her new companions?

My favourite aspect of the writing is the way it constantly subverts your expectations – both in terms of the plot (the final third of which utterly departs from any kind of formulaic resolution) and the actions of the characters. Maas does an incredible job of totally changing your perspective during those scenes ‘under the mountain’ – is our Prince as heroic as he seemed? And why are we (and Feyre) so drawn to Rhysand, the Prince of Darkness and enemy of Tamlin?

I should confess at this point that I couldn’t help myself reading the rest of the trilogy over a wet weekend, and couldn’t put any of it down! It’s impossible not to get caught up in the slow-burn love story, and Feyre’s gradual development from a fairytale damsel to a powerful warrior (and can we talk about Rhys some more?)
I’m so glad I read this and will 100% be recommending it to everyone! Now we just need book 4…
	
AR X

A thrilling, gripping, page-turning, and uber entertaining read. Sarah J. Maas has a gift for telling a story that you just want to gobble up. This is the kind of book that I like to call UNPUTDOWNABLE. 

If you haven't read this book yet, I'd highly recommend that you do! Because it only gets better.