One of the best books I have ever read! Sarah J Maas is probably one of my top authors and after reading her Throne of Glass series I was eagerly anticipating starting this series to see if it could match, and it did! I love the relationship so far between Feyre and Tamlin and look forward to seeing how that will progress.

Sadly not my cup of tea. While I can see why the charismatic characters and page-turner kind of writing, I felt that this book, plot & the characters were too weak and not well written enough to keep me invested and make me join the hype. Might be enjoyable to some people looking for something easy to read / not too deep though !

Epic, adventurous and imaginative. This fae filled tale is brutal, magical and entertaining. The characters are strong, flawed and realistic, the relationships raw and messy and the villains are cruel and ruthless. This book has a dash of everything from romance to adventure to magic.

So, I have read this book twice, because I wanted to make sure my rating was sound (considering A LOT of people love this book).
My three-star rating reflects my own personal rating system (please don’t hate me). I believe that Sarah J Maas is a very good author, and I did enjoy the book to a certain point.
The world building was done really well, and I became fully immersed in it. On the other hand, the book made me feel agitated and a little bored for the better part of the book. It was only after Chapter 33 that I really started to love it and actually it was the reason why I continued to read the series. 
I know this book is apparently “beauty and the beast” inspired and I guess it is in a way but I definitely would not class it a “fairy-tale” type story, as towards the end it begins to be gritty and  a little dark.
If there is anyone who gave this book a chance and didn’t finish it, I would totally say that they need to finish it as it may surprise them. Another thing I like about this book is that it knows how to character build, and this shows in the future books in the series. 
I was given an Ebook from Netgalley but unfortunately my copy didn’t work properly on my device, but that’s okay cause I bought my own physical copy.

A fast paced read, full of fab imagery and an interesting take on a retelling of beauty and the beast. Excited to see what happens next in the series - will have to find out!

After reading multiple mixed reviews, I wasn't expecting to enjoy this series THAT much, but I ended up really enjoying it! 

It is a series that needs very little introduction, but if you're yet to read it, here's a brief synopsis. When Feyre kills a wolf whilst out hunting, she unknowingly commits a crime against the fae - murder. As a punishment, she is forced to live in the world of the fae, where she quickly gets caught up in court politics. 

I want to be embarrassed at how much I enjoyed this book, but we don't shame people on the books they love here, so I can happily say that I loved it! Despite the plot not being anything particularly original, I found myself being sucked in. I found it so hard to put down, which is always a good sign! Character-wise, they weren't my usual types but I found Feyre to be a fun character to follow. Tamlin drove me nuts and is now up there among my most disliked characters. He was so possessive and I thought that the deception was overlooked!

I wish I could pinpoint exactly what it was that I loved about this, but I think it'll remain unanswered. I highly recommend this if you're a fan of fantasy with a dash of steamy romance!

Many thanks to the author, publisher, and Netgalley for sending me a copy of the new edition of this book in return for an honest review.

Wow! What an absolutely phenomenal novel and start to a series. I cannot rave enough. The best thing I can say is go check this book out immediately. A Court of Thorns and Roses is not worth sleeping on. Highly, highly recommended!!

Feyre’s family have learned poverty, and for some reason this youngest daughter is now the primary carer for her crippled father and two insufferable sisters. All very Cinderella. But then Feyre (fey-ruh, as we’re told more than once, presumably to stop the fey-ray?) shoots a wolf while hunting in the woods, and the next thing the fairies are after her. Literally.

As punishment for killing a fae, she’s whisked off… to a life of luxury and ease, albeit against her will, and we’re in full on Beauty and the Beast retelling, albeit with illiterate (yet oddly well-spoken) Feyre as the anti-Belle. She soon realises that all is not right with this ‘Spring Court’, its inhabitants under a curse forcing them to wear masks at all times (hmm…!) and living in fear of something even more terrifying than the deadly beasts that hunt the lands.

If my dismissive tone hasn’t clued you in, I really did not warm to this book. The amount of eye-rolling I did was painful, and the writing style simply isn’t strong enough to carry you past the many faults and apparent inconsistencies. For example, Feyre arrives at Tamlin’s castle as a figure of utter hatred – well, she shot and skinned one of their friends, stands to reason. But within a blink they’re all being relatively kind and helpful, although she barely manages to be civil in return. She’s also dumb as a wheelbarrow full of bricks most of the time, making stupid choice after stupid choice. Which might not have mattered quite so much if not for the original build up as a ‘strong independent female’ – which becomes hugely snort-worthy as the story progresses and she… well, is not strong, or independent, but probably has a major case of Stockholm syndrome which adds large amounts of ‘ick’ at various points. Do not get me started on “the ritual that turns me into a ravaging sex beast.” Oh em gee, as they say.

About two thirds of the way through the book at least some of the things start to make more sense after a hefty dose of exposition, but it’s kind of bold to assume I’m not irked to heck by two thirds of the story so far!! And it doesn’t really improve. In fact, the ick factor ramps up to eleven, a lot seems rather obviously lifted from various movies in idea, and the ending is just… no.

Any positives? I complain a lot, but it wasn’t difficult to keep reading. I’d almost describe it as inoffensive if I wasn’t actually vaguely offended by the manipulation and the sadism in the name of character ‘development’. A small masochistic voice has me wondering about the second book – but hopefully I’ll resist. There is so, so much better writing out there rather than wasting your time on this.

I had read several books in another series written by this author,  so I had an idea of what to expect here - breathtaking action, whirlwind romance, intrigue, betrayal and women who aren't afraid to get their hands dirty ... this did not disappoint. I got all this, and more. Perfect YA fantasy.

This start to a new series by this wonderful Author is an intricately woven fantasy romance that will capture you from the beginning . 
It is full magic , fae and  adventure , with many twists and turns - leading the reader through a land of fantasy with consummate ease .
Feyre is a huntress ..... going out into the woods to kill what she can in order to feed her family - BUT killing the wrong creature comes at a cost , especially if it is a magical one .
Imprisoned in a magical court , free within those boundaries - unable to escape , she must navigate the dangers and intrigues around her if she is to break the curse that will keep her from her true love and freedom .

A great story with great worldbuilding that I thoroughly enjoyed and I look forward to reading more by this talented Author in the future .

I was given an arc of the book by NetGalley and the Publisher in exchange for an honest review .

I have seen this book absolutely everywhere on Instagram and always wanted to read it. 

When I was given the chance to read and review it, I took the bullet and dived straight in.

I have never been a huge fantasy lover and always stuck to mystery, thriller and contemporary. 

Wow, was I shocked at how amazing fantasy actually is. 

This book was such a welcome break from books that started to mingle into another.

I had some serious beauty and the beast vibes when I began reading the book, then I realised just how much more in-depth this book was going. 

I read the book in threee seatings, which as a non fantasy reader, shows just how engrossed I was. 

I've never read anything like Sarah Maas before and after finishing this novel,  I have purchased all of her other books. 

Highly recommended!

its fantastically fierce!!!!!!
A Court of thorns and roses by Sarah.J.Maas is a thrilling young adult fantasy . This book is so much more than a retelling of beauty and the beast, there are so many fairy lengends woven beautifully throughout the book. Set in a world were humans were onces slave to fairies untill they rose up against it. The Fairies kept their magical land of Prythian,casting out the humans. There has been a treaty protecting the peace, but it’s beginning to fray. Feyre and her family live close to the borders, and it’s no longer safe to be out late. Feyre is bound by the promise she made her mother that she will lookout for her family. But feyre is taken away when she kills a magical being she has to pay the price she can chose to die or spend the rest of her life in Prythia she discovers her captor is not an animal but a lethal immortal fairy. feyre's feeling for her captor changes from hostile to love but something dangerous is lurking around the corner which threatens the doom of both human and the fae kind. I have one word for this FANTASTIC!!!!! it is a thrilling story the author has created these wonderfull characters with so many layers. the world of prythian was so engaging it just draws you in. Our heroine Feyre is fierce she risks her life for her family's survival .she is a strong capable young woman. Tamlin is PERFECTION he is incrediblely complex and emotional i loved seeing tamlin and feyre's relationship develop. the plot of just perfect not a single chapter did dull my interest. The ending left we wanting more. Please give it one a try you will fall in love with the book

I love Sarah J. Maas writng.  This series is one of my particular favourites posessing twists and turns. Quite adult for the teen market, but now marketed for adults who I think will enjoy it.  An excellent additon to the adult fantasy market offering excellent plot lines and characters  following the plight of Feyre after one fateful event whcih leads her to for Fae world. Exciting and compulsive it keeps you want more. Adults will delight in following Feyre’s exploits in this amazing world.

I can’t believe I’m so late to the ACOTAR universe. This series is so well lauded I was hesitant to start it. Until about half way through I was still eye-rolling at the adolescent cuteness, like a less cringey Twlight-esque human meets non-human, they fall in love and have to risk their “lives” for everything. Then I found myself getting caught up in the characters and the story and forgot all about it being targeted at YA. I sound scathing, but I’m really not. It was great fun and I’ve already started the next in the series.

I've never really read much fantasy or YA (although that's debatable) so this was a step outside of my comfort zone!

There was a lot of world building and meeting of characters in ACOTAR, understandably. I personally really enjoy this part of books, and the first half of this novel was no exception. The contrast between Feyre's mortal world and the faerie world was really interesting and I lived the back story of the tensions between the kingdoms.

I really liked the character of Feyre, I got definite Katniss vibes but the books are very different. I love how strong she is but willing to change she was. And how much she broke the rules. 

I had very little clue how the romantic relationships will play out in future books as there seemed to be a spark between a lot of the characters! I think this will be the reason I end up reading the rest!

I found the end third really gripping. I wont spoil it in case anyone hasn't read but, oh the tension! I couldnt stop reading! It was exciting, different and just a really good read. I didn't want it to end!

This is my first Sarah Maas book and despite some challenging format on the ARC, it drew me right in, Fayre is one of three sisters who live in reduced circumstances after having known a comfortable life. Their mother is dead and their father is crippled and often in a world of his own, because it was some nasty creditors who crippled him in painful ways.

Fayre hunts for food, since the family is destitute. The forest is dangerous, full of hungry wolves as well as fae shapeshifters, and when she encounters a large wolf stalking the same deer she's hunting, she can't be sure which it is. The tension of her attempt to hunt food without becoming prey herself got the story off to a good start.

I wondered many times if this was meant to be a re-imagining of Beauty and the Beast, as there were a lot of similar elements. Fayre is a strong but fearful character, mistrusting the Fae effectively as monsters despite their physical beauty. These are not your fairytale Fae! She encounters some chilling creatures in the course of the story.

The first half kept me riveted, but then it started losing me. The standard gratuitous sex scene that seems to be a feature of New Adult books was better written than most, but still the same old actions. There was some inconsistency in characters and somebody needs to explain to the author that villages don't have 'blocks', an exclusively American term used by city dwellers.

There were also several occasions where the use of a word in a sentence would klunk, just not quite fitting. Despite that, the imaginative encounters with various supernatural characters and especially in the trials Feyre had to face were well done. The end was fairly predictable, but fit the story.

I don't think I'll be continuing the series, but overall I did enjoy the read. 3.5 stars.

This book was amazing! I couldn't get enough of it and bought the second straight away. 
If you want to be whisked off to a magical world with a kickass heroine and some rather sexy man folk, then this is the book for you. 

The character development is wonderful and I fell in love with the characters too. 
I stayed awake well into the small hours with this gem of a book. 

Well done!

I loved this book! It is a well crafted fantasy retelling that grips you from the start. The characters are crafted well and fleshed out perfectly. I will definitely be seeking out the next books in this series.

I've put off reading this book for YEARS - I always thought it would be too much fantasy for me, or too over the top, or too something. But clearly I was very wrong - I literally couldn't put it down. I read it on the bus, in shop queues and while brushing my teeth. It's definitely compulsive. Having said that, I do have some reservations about it - I wasn't a fan of the insta love between Feyre and Tamlin, and there were a few times I wanted to throw Feyre out of a window. But none of those things are going to stop me reading the next book in the series as soon as I can possibly get my greedy hands on it.

I’ve spent most of this book not knowing my rating. What I’m about to say is the minority. I know this. 
Oh, and Mild spoilers ahead.

It’s a tricky proposition- it’s readable and page turning with some good descriptions and thrilling action - but I found the establishing of the central relationship problematic.

Feyre sort of accidentally kills a fae, and so is taken to live with a Fairy Leader, who  doesn’t kill her like he normally would, for you know, plot reasons. 
She suffers from the trope of the strong yet relatable female protagonist, (a la Hunger Games/Divergent). She’s self trained enough to seem independent but in other aspects needs rescuing and is hugely emotionally immature.

Don’t even get me started on the love triangle element introduced half way through with a (for me) initially even more unlikeable suitor.

So.....the immortal man, Tamlin, keeps a 20 year old woman at his luxury house full of servants (who don’t mind being servants) by telling her she’s free to go, but if she ever actually leaves him, she will totally die and such. 
From there she slowly starts to fall in love and see that he’s not a bad, despite killing stuff at night and having a mask magically welded to his face. As you do. 
She begins to appreciate the fae life and not worry so much about her family left behind. Mainly because he’s essentially erased her from their minds and feeds them while the rest of her village is struggling.

Aside from that I think the ideas are brilliant, the magic system and the overarching ‘blight’ plot is intriguing. The different courts could be fascinating, and I like Lucien the male sidekick character, who has layers and what promises to be a great backstory. 
If the sequels avoid a love triangle and focus on plot, politics and magic I’m in.... but I suspect I may be disappointed. I am not the target older YA age range, which I understand, but will probably check out book 2 to see what happens