A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas

A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas Book Summary

BOOK SCORE
4.5
TOTAL RATINGS
15,914
BOOK PRICE
$14.99

The sexy, action-packed first book in the #1 New York Times bestselling Court of Thorns and Roses series from Sarah J. Maas.

When nineteen-year-old huntress Feyre kills a wolf in the woods, a terrifying creature arrives to demand retribution. Dragged to a treacherous magical land she knows about only from legends, Feyre discovers that her captor is not truly a beast, but one of the lethal, immortal faeries who once ruled her world.

At least, he's not a beast all the time.

As she adapts to her new home, her feelings for the faerie, Tamlin, transform from icy hostility into a fiery passion that burns through every lie she's been told about the beautiful, dangerous world of the Fae. But something is not right in the faerie lands. An ancient, wicked shadow is growing, and Feyre must find a way to stop it, or doom Tamlin-and his world-forever.

From bestselling author Sarah J. Maas comes a seductive, breathtaking book that blends romance, adventure, and faerie lore into an unforgettable read.

A Court of Thorns and Roses Book Details

Book Name A Court of Thorns and Roses
Genre Fantasy
Author Sarah J. Maas
Published 05 May 2015, Tuesday
Price $14.99
E-Book Size 14.66 MB

A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas Book Reviews

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Lx morgan

Addictive page turner. I couldn’t get enough

Bianka Arias

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️. I hadn’t read for a long time and this book definitely got me out of my reading funk. It deserves its 5 stars for presenting romance, fighting, fantasy and bravery all wrapped beautifully in 1 go. It’s as though you’re there with Feyre along the way getting a backseat view of all she has to live

Diasolstice

ITS SO GOOD. the plot the everything omg

Booker2799

Won’t be disappointed. This is the best book I’ve ever read. It got me back into reading!!

I can't stop reading

GET THROUGH BOOK 1. THE FIRST BOOK - The writing style is not for me. Much more interested in the other characters than the main character, probably since the main falls entirely flat. I think if she had foregone the “heated” parts it would be a great fantasy book for a child. THE SECOND BOOK - I AM HOOKED you just really have to survive the first book then the story really takes off in the second.

Q-Mc

Terrible writing and predictable plot. Waste of time

SmutInSeattle

Overhyped. Definitely expected more based on everyone gushing over this series. Also if you are looking for any kind of spicy/smut this does not qualify. There were two instances where it could have been added but they were rushed through with no detail and less than a paragraph for either of them.

Kddddc4444

Great writing. This book was so good, from the plot, to the character development, to the pace, and the dialogue. And it just gets better in the next books

ACOTAR gorl

A thrilling but easy read. A great read especially for a first time fantasy reader. World building was easy to follow and the author wastes no time throwing you into the thick of it. I loved the little bit of spice in it too.

Whyaretheyalltakenbro

Confusing world building. I enjoyed this book, however It is in first person and the descriptions of the world and the creatures in it were a bit hard for me to conceptualize. The writing is slightly confusing, and it takes a while to get into the book- especially if you read any of her other books prior to this one. Other than those points, it is a good book and was entertaining enough to keep me engaged. I have heard that this series gets better as it goes on, so I am going to continue reading it. It is based in a fantasy realm, but it is more like faeries in a grotto kind of fantasy, rather than knights and castles.

Willjenn

Storied loved. Easy and mesmerizing read. Fables meet a beauty-huntress, a beast of a world and love.

Aquarius for life♒️

Absolutely LOVE it!. This is my favorite series ever! The characters are on fleek and the plot got me hooked from chapter one. My only problem is Tamlin, and anybody who finished the series knows EXACTLY what I’m talking about 😑. Other than that obvious mess up, the whole thing is just “PERFECTION on paper” Ms Maas, YOU ARE AMAZING!

Mak's Reviews

She’s not perfect but she’s worth it. I really loved this book and continued to read the entire series but this book definitely takes some warming up. I was hooked but at times I found myself putting it down or being semi hard to track because of the the author dialogue, that being said I still loved this book. Book 2 and 5 though are my all time favorites.

Hsmsnc h

2.5 stars. The first 45% of this book was just boring and the pacing was slow. It was a struggle to get through but I stuck with it because of the hype surrounding it and the promise that it was worth finishing just to get to the second book that is supposed to much better. It was hard to emotionally invest in any of the characters and by the time things finally became interesting in the second half I found myself only mildly entertained. Honestly the second half wasn’t good enough to make up for such a slow start, nor was it good enough for me to justify moving on to the next book and paying full price for it. I’ll catch it if it’s ever on sale like this one was.

GumbyBeans24

Very cliche and full of itself. I made it over half way through before going to read other reviews. Seems like those that rave about it want an easy read with sex scenes, definitely not a fantasy book. The author came very close a few times to making the world and characters interesting, but quickly lost the plot, unfortunately. Not worth the money for a fantasy book, or even a romance, both aspects are shallow and miss the mark. Based on other reviews, I will not be finishing the book or the series.

MichaelTrivigno

Incredible!!. Perfect start to the series.

BunnyMallowo

Loved. It.. I really loved this book. The way SJM portrayed the characters was amazing.

Unknownperson1988

I couldn’t put it down. I wasn’t expecting what happened to happen. It I really enjoyed this book!!

AGeorge7

I will not continue. I’ve been told by multiple people that this series gets better, but in my opinion nothing can redeem the writing in this book. The author dragged everything out and the connection between the two main characters seems forced? Sorry, but will not continue.

NaY0:3

Super good!. The book was fantastic. Rhysand is just *chefs kiss*

RosieRJS

Beautiful!. I kept hearing mixed reviews about this book but I loved every second of it. If you’re having a hard time getting into it, keep pushing through the first few chapters. It’s soooo worth it! Can’t wait to read the rest of the series.

Mizzkitti

Speechless. This series… where do I even begin? I cried, I laughed, I sat on the edge of my seat with goosebumps, I was thoroughly aroused… There are a few holes, some slow parts in the third book, but overall it was a great series to curl up with and escape into a magical realm that has so much adventure, mystery and of course, toe curling romance.

I SHIP DABIHAWKS

Amazing. This is an amazing book I recommend it to anyone who loves fantasy and action!!🤩🤩

Jada Haymon

Oh wow. This genuinely change my life.

Auuvah

Good. Good but sometimes the dialogue was very subpar

ExSailorScout

3.5/5. It was like if hunger games and twilight had a baby. Stripped of any satirical or political/class warfare undertones that gave its parent books any depth. Definitely a *little* more smut than the above mentioned with some fairy magic.

TiarahTucker

Love. The character development of the main character was believable and amazing. I’m excited to read the sequel!

Pandio102

Best Series. This is the best book series I’ve ever read. Expect it to change your life. I had been in a reading rut for a few years now and this entire series pulled me out of my slumber! Thank you for this amazing series, Sarah J. Maas. You are my new favorite author!

Fhfhjgc

Saucy. Hot

Kass423

Awesome. Ive been a lover of books for so long but this has truly reminded me how to simply enjoy something. This was a fantastic first book! Cant wait for the rest of them!!

Brittanyvb1203

Such a great series!. Highly recommend!

Hdhsoshegbdisb

5 ⭐️’s. Kept seeing this book suggested and thought, fantasy romance? Eh… but I saw it was coming to Hulu eventually as a show and figured I’d give it a try before watching it. OMG. I devoured this book in 2 days! The characters, the scenery, the story, I was captivated! I already bought the series and can’t wait to read it all. 5 ‘s!

Squatchnthetang

Pleasant.. I’d like a little more spice. And sometimes it felt a little too easy. But a good story. Excited to keep reading.

Rate524

Enjoyed it. This was a good book. It took me a while to finish but was worth it! Crazy turning points.

Ryan o'callaghan

wow.. wow. WOW. this book is my favorite book i’ve ever read and i come back to it enough that i could practically recite it. what a beautifully written story by sarah as she always does. beauty and the beast meets hunger games. insane and i love it

Hbbbu

2nd Go around. overall a pretty solid book I could not stop reading so that’s definitely a good sign. I read this once in 2020 and I’m coming back to it and it’s still pretty good despite the fact that sometimes Sarah J Moss tries to embed imagery and it just sounds kind of silly sometimes.

Coolcoollockli

Incredible read. Thrilling, romantic, sexy, humorous, it has it all. I became lost in this book and in doing so, finished it in 1 day. I haven’t read a book in years. This just ignited my lost passion for a great story. Thank you.

McJ110792

Perfection. Sarah J Maas did such an amazing job on this series. And you cannot help but to fall in love with the characters.

Nicholewilliams757

Beauty and the beast knock off. Too teeny bopper and too close of a replica to beauty and the beast

Laryn S.

Love love love. I am a sucker for fantasy world building and this was significantly better than a lot of other books I’ve ever read! I will definitely be reading the next!

Nldanihels

Fun escape. This book gave beauty and the beast vibes, but I continued on to finishing all 5 books and was pleasantly surprised.

Loganessmoma

This was a reread. And I devoured it as crazed and hungry as the first time. Such a good book. Love this series.

Jezebel hands

I’m in the black hole of SJM. I’m currently on Queen of Shadows after finishing the ACOTAR series and I plan on finishing the whole thing plus crescent city by 2024.

Sydthesquid96

Great start to a great series. Loved this book and the characters. It really sets the scene for the rest of the books!

7Gemma5

Best book ever. All time favourite book. I reread it all the time. It is my Roman Empire

(;8;45;398;7374)

Soo good. This book starts out slow like the first half, really good but slow and a little repetitive, but by the second half when Rhysand and Amarantha come in, it’s an automatic 5 stars, it gets soooo good, like can’t put book down good

Ac505

Why is this popular?. It’s as if someone tried to combine the best of “Beauty and the Beast” and the worst of “Twilight”. Terrible characters, terrible writing. Wish I could get my time back that I put into reading this book. I kept trying and pushing through because I had a lot of friends who told me how great it was. I ended up stopping about 3/4 of the way through and just skimming the last chapter. Really glad I only got this at the library and didn’t actually buy it. Not worth your time.

DANILALALO

amazing. beautifully written, so descriptive you actually feel like you’re in the world with them. a definite must read- i can’t wait to read the rest of the series

VAL10@

LOVE. Basically beauty and the beast, fairy version/ masquerade.

Positive Review 2023

Great read!. It had everything I was looking for in a new book/series. Romance, thrill, action, mystery, love, adventure, and a great ending!

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Kiki.42

Im 100% hooked, confused but hooked!!!. I love the world inside the book SO MUCH I WANNA GO THERE 🥲🤭 and honestly the way the book ends, I’m really excited for what happens next!!!!

Waiting for my Rysand

One of my favorite series of all time. The first book is good, the second book is glorious. Her best work! This series is tied for first place as my favorite ever.

Hannybannanny

A court of thorns and roses was amazing! First time getting excited about a book in years. I loved this book! First time getting excited about a book In years can’t wait to read more

Foxyroxypickup

Thorns and roses. Excellent!

Emelda O.

Great read. Slow to start but can’t drop the book when I got into it. Lots of captivating parts, action, romance.

Jessicavander

Great read, slow start. I really liked the fantasy fiction aspect. I did find it challenging to follow at times. Will be reading the sequel

Duffy347

Exciting, enticing and enchanting. Loved this book. Such a great gateway into the series. I’ve been consuming these books rapidly.

Creezan

Thank you!. Amazing book. Had me hooked from beginning to end. Recently got back into reading and I’m so glad I started with this

Brookeandy

Couldn’t put it down. Combination between beauty and the beast and twilight. Great read!

Carmaniac!!

Amazing. I’ve been waiting a long time for another book to make me not want to stop reading. This is it. I could not put it down! I can’t wait to start book two!!!

Chrissy1000000000000

The book that started it all. The first of the book series that got me in love with reading. I am an adult now that has never loved reading, the twists and turns of these characters and the fantasy that she is written them in, to me, feel as real as the Harry Potter series. It comes to life when you read this series. I could not stop, I bought all the books immediately and when they were not here in time for me to continue to the next one, I bought them on my phone until they arrived at my home. Thank you Sarah J Maas for creating a wild world that I could loose my self in and yet also feel connected to.

Gracethereader

AMAZING. I absolutely love this series with all of my heart. Sarah j. Maas is my new favourite author after reading 7 of her books I’m completely hooked. You’ll fall in love with the character as the series goes on and won’t regret a moment of reading it.

Catsmewo

Enjoyed this book. I liked it I'm excited for the remaining books in the series. Couldn't put them down.

SloaneTREE

Loved it!!. Couldn’t put it down

MirellaKA

Incredible. This was a work of art. I enjoyed EVERY minute spent reading.

Aquaholic_b

The story pulls you in. You know it and can’t help but read along to see what happens next. Beauty and the Beast without the Disney gloss. This story makes the characters and their inevitable choices resonate with you long after you are done reading. Wow what a book hangover.

Sophie19811954

Amazing read. I couldn’t put the book down.

Dannie-girl

absolutely amazing. I couldn’t put this book down.

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Gcasta6

🤯🤯. Unbelievable! I never got bored reading it. Something happened in every chapter. At first I thought it was very predictable but once I got to the midddle is was nothing I expected 🤯🤯 can’t wait to start the second one 😩

Booker2799

Won’t be disappointed. This is the best book I’ve ever read. It got me back into reading!!

Tayeday

this whole series is amazing. this is the first book i picked up in years and i was not disappointed. every time i finished got close to finishing a book, i ordered the next and spent the days in between reading over the lore, telling everyone about it, and coming up with theories. very excited for the most recent book to drop. 20/10 will be reading again

Raffaelladerosa

Great characters. Great story line, not as steamy as I’d hoped but it was still a great read. Great character and character development as well. Will read more for sure.

LittleRueStyles

BookTok. Read as a BookTok recommendation and holy cauldron was it WORTH EVERY SECOND!

Hsmsnc h

2.5 stars. The first 45% of this book was just boring and the pacing was slow. It was a struggle to get through but I stuck with it because of the hype surrounding it and the promise that it was worth finishing just to get to the second book that is supposed to much better. It was hard to emotionally invest in any of the characters and by the time things finally became interesting in the second half I found myself only mildly entertained. Honestly the second half wasn’t good enough to make up for such a slow start, nor was it good enough for me to justify moving on to the next book and paying full price for it. I’ll catch it if it’s ever on sale like this one was.

Juliet Ortsev

A Court of Thorns and Roses. Hey everyone! I’m here to do my review on ACOTAR. I’ve been wanting to read this series for so long, and last night I finally finished book one! I have to say, if you’re not a heavy romance reader or are 16+ I don’t recommend you read this series. It covers a lot of serious topics, but I liked it more than I thought I would! I feel like even though I didn’t love this one, the books will get better! Fantasy books definitely need build up to get good. Sarah J. Maas did Prythian in a really gorgeous way, and her writing style is super captivating. It was good, probably a three star reading for me. Now I’m off to Barnes to buy ACOMAF 😂

Baconlover1729

It made me feel. This book has soul in it , it made me cry, laugh, get angry on the characters behalf, scream with glee it was everything I’d hoped for I’d definitely recommend

Jael McGee

Utter shock. Wow wow wow. That’s all i can say. Best book i have ever read. Thank God this is a series.

Gymgrl24.7

The WRITING!. So so good. I could envision the entire book. I was shocked in the best way by the twists and turns this had me traveling. Would definitely read the book again. But for now, I’ll be traveling through the next book(s) in this series!

The optionizer

Amazing!. What an amazing book! I would read it again! Highly recommend.

Memory Makers

Gripping. A page turner that I couldn’t put down.

Nonolala

Great Adventure and Love Story. Well written and full of twists and turns along with a lovely romance.

Julie875

Eh it’s alright.. This book definitely had its moments where it was enjoyable. Although that’s the case, I feel the author lacked creativity in the writing in a handful of places. The same analogies and descriptions were used countless times to the point where it was almost obnoxious. The “climactic” disclosure of Tamlin’s situation left me rolling my eyes and feeling quite disappointed. I love fantasy. With good fantasy writing I feel there has to be a believability that keeps you connected to the story.. I felt the plot ended up being a little forced for me. With all that being said I still read it and felt entertained through a lot of it. It’s worth a read!

Gets brd esly

Heart pounding, sexy and hair raising. Fantasy with gore and love…

Niki1395

Good book. This is my first fantasy series I’ve started,,,I really enjoyed this book. Can’t wait to start the next book. It’s an easy read

SwaggyJB

Totally in love!. The three first chapters were a little hard to read for me but after chapter three it had me completely captivated! This book and the complete series made me fall in love with fantasy books again! Totally worth it!

Megaaaaaannnnnnnnn

🙌🏼🙌🏼. Read it that’s all I have to say 🙌🏼

Brenjae17

The best!. I was hooked from the first page. It’s hard to find a good beginning to a series that can pull you in from the start!!!

Whitmben

The hype is real. This isn’t my genre, but I gave in and am so glad I did 🤗

Books_rule📚

Court of thorns and roses. This book was very weird. But my friend rly liked it.

Rae0234

Five Stars. Breathtaking

Mickabee

Page Turner!. Couldn’t put it down ✨

Ssbustamante

Great Start to a Wonderful Series. Loved this book! I love how every chapter is a new discovery, turn or event! There’s always something that is bound to happen! So exciting! I haven’t been reading for a while and after this book, I’m on a roll with the rest of the series.

Wtfrissa

Recommended to me…. By one of my best friends. Fantastic! I am a Quinn Loftis fan and am waiting for her new book to come out and this new series will be right next to hers on my list!!

Rose.monet

Entrancing, Dark, colorful fanasty.. I haven’t read fanasty series in a long while and this book was everything I could have hoped for.

Abmadduv

beautiful. love it

Willworkforbooks44

My Favorite Series Ever. I wasn’t sure if I wanted to start this series at first. I read the sample and thought “not sure if I really want to spend the money on this one”. But I needed a longer book for an upcoming vacation and other reviews convinced me to give it a try. Best decision ever! I can’t believe I almost didn’t read this incredible series. Romance and sci-fi are my favorite genres and this is a beautiful mix of both. Fell in love with the characters and blew through all 4 books in a few weeks. In addition to the amazing characters, storyline, etc. I can’t stress enough what a brilliant writer Sarah is! I have read everything from Harry Potter to Outlander, to all of Colleen Hoover’s books, and I love them all. But in my opinion, nothing can touch this series. I was actually quite upset when I finished. Do yourself a favor and read it all!!!

Snewzann

Beauty and the beast. Well written, but the usual female wooed by mysterious beastie falls in love. Was expecting more in the end.

Meadowejoy

Amazing!. This book actually got me reading again, and I was in love with every minute of it. Finished it in a day and will be reading it again once I finish the series!!!

Glitzandglam97

Totally engrossing. Read this book in a week. Couldn’t put it down!

(;8;45;398;7374)

Soo good. This book starts out slow like the first half, really good but slow and a little repetitive, but by the second half when Rhysand and Amarantha come in, it’s an automatic 5 stars, it gets soooo good, like can’t put book down good

Meowmeix

Best book I’ve ever read. The magical story interwoven with the right amount of action and romance will have you on the edge of your seat.

54blm

BSweet. Loved it!!!

King_Le_Roy

ANOTHER WORLD. Can’t wait to read the other books! This is the best book ever!

Elichakyrova

Interesting story. Though a very familiar one. Like The Beauty and the Beast, but very fascinating!

TiarahTucker

Love. The character development of the main character was believable and amazing. I’m excited to read the sequel!

MQ19872020

Cliche plot and uninteresting characters. I don’t get the hype. The storyline is basically a certain Disney film but with faeries. The characters aren’t compelling, the love story doesn’t bring any heat, and there is no suspense during the last act. I finished the book but have zero interest in reading the rest of the series.

Balfanz01

Amazing!. Instantly hooked and read so quickly. Excited for book 2

Pudg3❣️

A Court of Thorns and Roses. Couldn’t put it down! Looking forward to reading this series!

Tkllovescats

SO GOOD. I can’t believe it took me so long to start this series. Such an incredible world

Jenntorro

Loved it.. I couldn’t put it down. I read it in 10 days. Feyre is fierce and I love the main character.

Mizzkitti

Speechless. This series… where do I even begin? I cried, I laughed, I sat on the edge of my seat with goosebumps, I was thoroughly aroused… There are a few holes, some slow parts in the third book, but overall it was a great series to curl up with and escape into a magical realm that has so much adventure, mystery and of course, toe curling romance.

AGeorge7

I will not continue. I’ve been told by multiple people that this series gets better, but in my opinion nothing can redeem the writing in this book. The author dragged everything out and the connection between the two main characters seems forced? Sorry, but will not continue.

BunnyMallowo

Loved. It.. I really loved this book. The way SJM portrayed the characters was amazing.

1D (Harry Styles)

Tamlin stan. This story is so perfect. Haunting, thrilling. If you like mystery, fantasy, or love stories this one is definitely a combination of all three. Can’t wait to read the next ones!

NaY0:3

Super good!. The book was fantastic. Rhysand is just *chefs kiss*

Karla s 09

Best fantasy book ever. The ending was insane and it was so good I could not put the book away… I had to know what was happening next! Can’t wait to read the next ones!

Cfiggy3

Incredible!. Incredible. I loved every minute. Can’t wait to finish the series.

Aleighadh

Wow.. All I can say is wow. Best book I’ve read so far. I’m looking forward to reading the rest!🩷

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About Author "Sarah J. Maas"

Sarah Janet Maas (born March 5, 1986) is an American fantasy author known for her fantasy series Throne of Glass, A Court of Thorns and Roses, and Crescent City. As of 2022, she has sold over twelve million copies of her books and her work has been translated into 37 languages. Early life Maas was born on March 5, 1986, in New York City. She grew up on the Upper West Side of Manhattan. Born to a Catholic mother and Jewish father, she was raised Jewish. As a child, she enjoyed creating stories based on popular tales or myths. She also used to write Sailor Moon fanfiction in her youth.In 2008, Maas graduated magna cum laude from Hamilton College in Clinton, Oneida County, New York, where she majored in creative writing and minored in religious studies. Personal life Maas married her husband Josh in 2010. She has a son and a daughter. Career Maas began writing what would become her debut novel, Throne of Glass, when she was sixteen years old. After writing several chapters of the nov....

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