OMG! I have been waaaaiting for this! Bring the beat in—because I’ve finally bought and read the first book in the A Court of Thorns and Roses Series by Sarah J. Maas (amen to the goddess of fantasy).
This book and the entire series have been on my list for so long, and I’m ashamed that I’ve never read SJM before now. She’s a staple in the fantasy, faerie, and Booktok realms. But, as soon as I saw this book at a second-hand stall in a market, I leaped for that sh!t. You should’ve seen it—I became like the wind for this book!
Anyway, I bought it about a week ago and had to finish my current read before I could start reading. And, honestly, I encountered a stressful problem when I began reading A Court of Thorns and Roses.
Okay, don’t get too angry at me—especially because I already proclaimed my undying love for Ms. Maas—but, when I started ACOTAR, I…wasn’t…really…into it? I know, I know, hear me out!! It was just a little too hard for me to follow the worldbuilding and there wasn’t as much *spice* as I had hoped there would be…until there was. Then, about a hundred pages in, it got pretty good and my expectations were met well and truly by the end of the book. I honestly have been so hyped up for this series that I thought it wouldn’t be what I wanted it to be.
But, between Tamlin and Rhysand (“Feyre, darling” = *screaming uncontrollably*), I found my peace in out-of-this-world handsome High Lords that have a particular fondness for one mortal girl. I also have a soft spot for Feyre, even though I got a little bit of Pick Me and grumpy vibes from her. We’ll have to see how well she holds up in the next books if she’s even in them. I hope she is, as well as Nesta, who I feel like I’ve heard she will be.
I also know it’s still early to be picking sides, but I wanted to share my process of which team I’m on. At the beginning of the book, to my despair, I was simping hard over Tamlin. I mean, he’s literally BLONDE—how pathetic is that? But, what can I say: I have a soft spot for doomed, bad boy High Fae! Either way, I was wondering if he was endgame…until we met my love Rhysand. I know this man(?) is questionable and morally pitch black—pun intended—but boy, does he get that fire going?! I am a total goner for him and I can’t wait to see him and Feyre in the next books because I think they end up together.
So, please, please, please send me the rest of the series for Christmas! I know you guys are not always appreciative of my reviews, but I will step up my game if you send me the rest of this series as a Xmas present—also the rest of my TBR would be much appreciated! Thanks, love you guys, and Happy Holidays!! Mwah!
Genre: adult fantasy
Age: 15+
Rating: 9/10