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A COURT OF THORNS AND ROSES BY SARAH J. MAAS

15/7/2018

75 Comments

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

As she dwells on his estate, her feelings for Tamlin transform from icy hostility into a fiery passion that burns through every lie and warning she's been told about the beautiful, dangerous world of the Fae. But an ancient, wicked shadow grows over the faerie lands, and Feyre must find a way to stop it . . . or doom Tamlin—and his world—forever.

A Court of Thorns and Roses is a unique retelling of Beauty and the Beast, with its very own unique twist and faerie lore that diverts from its traditional tale. – Abooktopia
It is said that the fey are the greatest danger in the world to humans. The fey have no mercy when it comes to torturing their victims as they rip them from limb to limb. Shred to shred. These are the stories children have been told, ever since they could walk. Since the Great War between both fey and humans alike, the mortals have avoided all contact with the fey at necessary costs. Thousands of mortal’s died in the war, but peace was bought amongst them as the treaty was signed. The treaty was simple. Follow these three conditions, and the peace may be kept.

1.   Fey cannot keep the humans as their slaves.
2.   Fey cannot hunt the mortals for fun
3.   Fey cannot trespass into mortal land
 
When 19-year-old huntress Feyre treks deeper into the woods, closer to the wall where the fey lurk, she hopes to find a healthy catch to feed her starving family, who are dependent on her. When she spots a beautiful silent doe, Feyre can’t believe her luck! But she’s not the only one hunting the doe. There lurks a wolf. Allowing the wolf to hunt its prey, Feyre hopes that she can then later kill the wolf for its pelt. Though there’s something cunning in the way the wolves looks. It looks almost fey, but it can’t be. The wall has protected her people for years, keeping them out of their lands.

Later that night when all is well and peaceful, a beast-like creature arrives to demand retribution for the death of the wolf that was killed by Feyre’s arrow. She is given two choices. Die a painful and miserable death or be dragged into a treacherous magical land she only knows about from legends.

It is then she realises her fatal mistake. It was no wolf she killed, but fey. And the beast-like creature before her is not beast, but Tamlin – one of the lethal, immortal faeries who once ruled their world.

The world building was immensely detailed throughout the book as we read from Feyre’s perspective, which helped us as readers connect with the protagonist. Feyre was just as witty and incredibly as she was strong headed with determination and stubbornness. To be honest, there are probably not enough adjectives in the eniglsh dictionary, let alone human language that could even begin to describe just how memorising this retelling of Beauty and the Beast is. I adore how it diverts from the traditional stories, and how it has so many deep and meaningful messages throughout the novel. I am beyond excited for the second novel, and cannot wait for it to be released into the world!
***I received a copy of this book in return for an honest and unbiased review***
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Sarah J. Maas is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of the Throne of Glass series (Queen of Shadows, Book 4, will be out in September 2015), as well as the A Court of Thorns and Roses series (out 5/5/15).

Sarah lives in Bucks County, PA, and over the years, she has developed an unhealthy appreciation for Disney movies and bad pop music. She adores fairy tales and ballet, drinks too much tea, and watches an ungodly amount of TV. When she's not busy writing, she can be found exploring the historic and beautiful Pennsylvania countryside with her husband and canine companion.


A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas:
BOOK 1: A Court of Thorns and Roses
BOOK 2: A Court of Mist and Fury
BOOK 3: Untitled
75 Comments
Courtney Parks
3/6/2015 11:24:18 am

How amazing was this book?? I adored every minute!!

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Courtney Parks
3/6/2015 11:24:41 am

Scratch that! Every SECOND.

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Nolly Kerkswartech
6/6/2015 09:36:20 am

OMG SAME HERE!
It was just... seriously there are no words in the english dictionary nor human language that can describe this...

Lilian Archletch
7/6/2015 06:19:54 am

What about the faerie language?

Nolly Kerkswartech
11/6/2015 02:45:18 am

oooh... I had not though of that... Maybe? idk

Lilian Archletch
12/6/2015 05:33:54 am

Perhaps...?

Nolly Kerkswartech
16/6/2015 10:36:47 am

Perhaps...

arrowssidekicks (Instagram)
3/6/2015 11:38:32 am

I'm currently reading this and I love it!!!!!

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Chanda
3/6/2015 12:07:43 pm

It truly was a unique retelling of Beauty and the Beast. I also loved how it didn't follow the traditional stories of Beauty and the Beast and had it's own ideas and storyline.

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JoeyGrl
3/6/2015 12:41:02 pm

Would you recommend this novel?

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Sonya
4/6/2015 01:52:46 pm

How is that even a question?? Like seriously. You HAVE to read it. It is legit my life and soul.

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JoeyGrl
12/6/2015 05:36:13 am

I'm sorry... *apologies*

JoeyGrl
12/6/2015 05:36:49 am

I promise I will read it.

Sonya
13/6/2015 05:24:19 am

No.

You will read it NOW

Do you understand?

JoeyGrl
14/6/2015 03:59:45 am

Okay.. Okay!
Geezh... yes mother...

Sonya
15/6/2015 10:01:17 am

*pats childs head*

Sonya
15/6/2015 10:14:27 am

Mother know best.

Sonya
15/6/2015 10:16:57 am

Take it from your mumsy

JoeyGrl
16/6/2015 10:42:43 am

Was that a reference to what I think it is?

Disney Tangled?

Please say yes....

Sonya
17/6/2015 07:40:06 am

Maybe... *grins sheepishly*

Emma Smith
3/6/2015 01:57:06 pm

Don't kill me... but....
Istillhaven'treadthisyet

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Sonya
4/6/2015 01:51:21 pm

WHAT?!!! Get on it girl and READ
or you will regret it!!!!!
No pressure

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Emma Smith
4/6/2015 11:34:55 pm

Aye Aye Captain *salutes*

Sonya
12/6/2015 05:37:25 am

*nods head in approval*

Sonya
12/6/2015 05:38:05 am

Do not come back back UNTIL you have read it.

Understood?

Emma Smith
13/6/2015 05:26:04 am

Understood.

*makes self sacred*

Sonya
4/6/2015 01:50:09 pm

Every second of it was just like 🙌
I don't know how she does it but... WOW
TRULY BREATHTAKINGLY BEAUTIFUL

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Lisa Crow
5/6/2015 03:03:25 am

Loved this book to bits. Then again I love everything Sarah Maas writes. <3

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Lisa Crow
5/6/2015 03:20:55 am

PS. Great start to your review! :D

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Abooktopia link
12/6/2015 05:38:42 am

Thanks! I'm glad you like it. xx

Lisa Corw
16/6/2015 10:43:22 am

Of course! xx

Mia (Goodreads)
5/6/2015 11:17:39 am

I have actually just finished reading the first 3 novels in the 'Throne of Glass' series and LOVED them! So this was going to be my next read. Great minds think alike, right? :) Thank you for another wonderful recommendation. I appreciate it :) xx

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Skyler Fairchild
5/6/2015 03:22:01 pm

I still need to finish Heir of Fire though! I promise you, I will read this one next. I promise.

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Nolly Kerkswartech
6/6/2015 09:35:28 am

You have to!

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Skyler Fairchild
12/6/2015 05:39:43 am

I am. Halfway through, and it's sooo good!!
I can't believe I put it off for so long!
What was I thinking??!!

Nolly Kerkswartech
17/6/2015 07:45:20 am

Exactly. Told you, you had to read it.

Brooklyn
6/6/2015 03:43:13 am

I loved this book so much to bits! It was soooooo good. Amazing even!!

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Elisha Hamlet
6/6/2015 06:28:31 am

ACOTAR was amazing. I'm so excited for the 2nd novel. I wonder what it'll be called? and what the cover will look like??

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Nolly Kerkswartech
6/6/2015 09:34:56 am

Another great review as always xox

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Abooktopia link
7/6/2015 06:19:23 am

Awwwww thank you so much for your kind words! xox

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Nolly Kerkswartech
12/6/2015 05:40:25 am

Your welcome as always lovely 😘

Katy Benson
6/6/2015 03:37:54 pm

I finally purchased a copy the other day. I will have to read this one as soon as possible.

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Abooktopia link
7/6/2015 06:18:48 am

Your going to love it!

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Katy Benson
12/6/2015 05:41:44 am

I finished it and can I just say...

wow...

Why did I not read this sooner??

Would I be able to email you to talk about it? Because none of my friends have read it yet, and I really need to talk to somebody about it's awesomesauce.

Abooktopia link
17/6/2015 07:48:05 am

Told ya you were going to love it! And of course you can email me to talk about this phenomenal novel!

You can email be at Abooktopia@hotmail.com
or through the contact form on my blog.

I will be awaiting your email!

Jessica
7/6/2015 08:34:28 am

I seriously love Sarah. She is also so beautiful. How I wish I looked like her! Was her!

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Teagan Hall
8/6/2015 02:25:45 pm

I swear she's the prettiest author I know, and by far one of my favorites.

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Jessica
15/6/2015 10:02:04 am

OMG she so is!

Dawyn.S. (Goodreads)
8/6/2015 10:41:09 am

thanks for the rec:)

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Abooktopia link
16/6/2015 10:44:03 am

Of course! Anytime.

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Elena Zawilski
9/6/2015 11:04:14 am

Found a copy at the library. Gone to read a few chapters before I can buy my own copy. I should really be reading Throne of Glass 😅

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Tatiana May
9/6/2015 11:41:05 am

Yay! Glad you loved it 😊💛💛💛

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Abooktopia link
16/6/2015 10:34:38 am

It would be a sin not too!

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Tracy
9/6/2015 02:05:43 pm

I absolutely LOVED ACOTAR and am kind of dying a little bit to read the second book… I’m honestly not sure how I’m going to make it a whole year. Isn’t Tamlin just awesome?! I loved that he could change between the Beast and “man.” Great review!

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Elisha Hamlet
12/6/2015 05:44:39 am

I'm curious to see just what Sarah J. Maas will come up with for the title. I seriously want it NOW
Can we get a collective sign for Tamlin?
*SIGGHHHHHSSSSSS*
He was just... *sighs* Dreamy...

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Tracy
15/6/2015 10:18:26 am

Same here!
Who doesn't want it now?
NEED it NOW

Tamlin was just....
*siiiiggggghhhhhhssss*

Elisha Hamlet
16/6/2015 10:32:39 am

EXACTLY!
HIGH FIVE SISTER

I NEEEEEED IT NOW

Jenna Ribchesterson
10/6/2015 05:29:27 am

I loved this book to bits! Maas is such a talented and skilled writer. I cannot wait for the second novel and I wonder what it will be called?

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LadyMidnight101
11/6/2015 12:08:37 am

YES!! How amazing was it?? Bloody brilliant.

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fan_boy_on_fire (Instagram)
11/6/2015 02:42:51 am

Did you read the throne of glass series ??

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fan_boy_on_fire (Instagram)
11/6/2015 02:43:39 am

They are AMAZING ,INCREDIBLE 👌👌👌👌❤️❤️❤️

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Abooktopia link
11/6/2015 02:44:31 am

YES I HAVE!! 😱😱😱 IKR?? 😍😍😍😍😍❤️❤️❤️❤️👌👌

Shaye
11/6/2015 04:15:04 am

I still haven't started Throne of Glass...
ops....... But I promise you I will!!

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Elisha Hamlet
12/6/2015 05:45:13 am

Have you read this one at least?

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Shaye
12/6/2015 07:43:19 am

Yeah I have.

Elisha Hamlet
16/6/2015 10:17:02 am

You should totally read the Throne of Glass series now. Like right now...

Shaye
17/6/2015 07:49:01 am

I promise I will
After.... I have finished off the series I am currently reading.

Asha Berkery
11/6/2015 09:47:57 am

Could help but finish this beauty in one sitting. This brings back good old memories.

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Nicole Safak
12/6/2015 09:21:29 am

Maas = Bae 😍😍

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BooksareLife
15/6/2015 10:00:18 am

This series is life. Sarah Maas is goals.

I seriously love her.. <3

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Katy Benson
17/6/2015 07:50:28 am

She seriously is! I absolutely adore her!!

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Maddie
21/6/2015 06:21:19 am

THIS BOOK WAS AMAZING

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Maddie
21/6/2015 06:21:42 am

IS AMAZING!!

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lilyraebooks (instagram)
3/9/2016 08:04:23 pm

I have the first book of this I just need to get the rest of them I haven't done it yet as I'm busy ready A house of night novel

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Abooktopia link
3/9/2016 08:39:40 pm

This series is wonderful and it just gets better as new elements and plots are introduced and developed.

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