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A Court of Thorns and Roses (A Court of Thorns and Roses, 1) Paperback – June 2, 2020
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The sexy, action-packed first book in the #1 bestselling Court of Thorns and Roses series from global phenomenon 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.
- Print length448 pages
- LanguageEnglish
- PublisherBloomsbury Publishing
- Publication dateJune 2, 2020
- Dimensions5.5 x 1.25 x 8.25 inches
- ISBN-101635575567
- ISBN-13978-1635575569
- Lexile measure880L
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“Simply dazzles.” ―Booklist on A Court of Thorns and Roses starred review
“Passionate, violent, sexy and daring…. A true page-turner.” ―USA Today on A Court of Thorns and Roses
“Suspense, romance, intrigue and action. This is not a book to be missed!” ―Huffington Post on A Court of Thorns and Roses
“Vicious and intoxicating…. A dazzling world, complex characters and sizzling romance.” ―Huffington Post on A Court of Thorns and Roses Top Pick
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“Hits the spot for fans of dark, lush, sexy fantasy.” ―Kirkus Reviews on A Court of Mist and Fury
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“The plot manages to seduce you with its alluring characters, irresistible world and never-ending action, leaving you craving more.” ―RT Book Reviews on A Court of Wings and Ruin
About the Author
Sarah J. Maas is the #1 bestselling author of the Crescent City, Court of Thorns and Roses, and Throne of Glass series. Her books have sold more than seventy-five million copies and are published in forty languages.
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- Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
- Publication date : June 2, 2020
- Language : English
- Print length : 448 pages
- ISBN-10 : 1635575567
- ISBN-13 : 978-1635575569
- Item Weight : 15.2 ounces
- Dimensions : 5.5 x 1.25 x 8.25 inches
- Book 1 of 5 : A Court of Thorns and Roses
- Lexile measure : 880L
- Best Sellers Rank: #158 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #5 in Epic Fantasy (Books)
- #8 in Romantasy
- #48 in Romantic Fantasy (Books)
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About the author

Sarah J. Maas is the #1 New York Times and internationally bestselling author of the Crescent City, A Court of Thorns and Roses, and the Throne of Glass series. Her books have sold more than twelve million copies and are published in thirty-seven languages. A New York native, Sarah lives in Philadelphia with her husband, son, and dog. To find out more, visit sarahjmaas.com or follow @therealsjmaas on Instagram.
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Customers find this book delightful to read, praising its incredibly unique story with lots of good twists and turns, and appreciate its descriptive prose that paints wonderful pictures. The characters are well-developed, particularly the strong female protagonist Feyre, and the world-building creates a world full of magic. While customers consider it a good start to a series that gets better with each book, the pacing receives mixed reviews, with some finding it quick-paced while others note it starts slow.
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Customers find the book delightful to read, describing it as a masterpiece that exceeded their expectations.
"I bought the trilogy. All together they were the best books I've read in a while. Separately, they were not perfect but I'm okay with that...." Read more
"...Tamlin has a beautiful mansion and Feyre is left to her own devices to amuse herself...." Read more
"...And, hey, I appreciate the sexy times, too. (There is no shame in my game... Because, who am I kidding? I have no game.)..." Read more
"...Other than that, the book was fine and there wasn’t any ink flaws. Story: The plot itself was slow burned lol...." Read more
Customers praise the book's incredible uniqueness and suspenseful narrative, noting its good twists and turns and how it builds drama and mystery.
"...steamy scenes as Tamlin and Feyre discover their love and the book is suspenseful as Feyre goes through the series of tasks that may kill her...." Read more
"...Maas has written an incredibly unique story that is grounded in the fairytale we all know and love, but is also independent and utter creative..." Read more
"...As a novel, the story has a single plot line...." Read more
"...The characters are well built, nothing repetitive, moves along in a very easy pace! I was never once bored, nor did I feel rushed!..." Read more
Customers praise the writing quality of the book, noting its breathtaking prose and vivid descriptions, with one customer describing it as an adult fairytale.
"...fairytale we all know and love, but is also independent and utter creative genius (Maas is definitely honing and owning her writing skills!)...." Read more
"...section of Chapter 41 is a pure lyrical masterpiece and some of the best writing I've encountered in awhile...." Read more
"...Despite these missteps, ACOTAR is a fabulous example of craft...." Read more
"...Maas definitely has a way of making her writing come to life, her characters relatable and raw, and it pulls you instantly into her world...." Read more
Customers appreciate the well-developed characters in the book, particularly the strong-willed female protagonist, with one customer noting the complexity of Maas's characters.
"...Rhysand (villain/other H): Rhysand was the most interesting character in the book (although Nesta was a close second)...." Read more
"...I appreciate the more mature content, and that the characters are closer to my age (Feyre is 19). And, hey, I appreciate the sexy times, too...." Read more
"...The characters seem so real! Are they perfect? Not at all!! There are hopes, dreams, brokenness, faults, fears, failures…..shortcomings!!..." Read more
"...has a way of making her writing come to life, her characters relatable and raw, and it pulls you instantly into her world. I’m ready for more!" Read more
Customers love this book series, describing it as utterly amazing and a good start to a five-book collection that gets better with each installment.
"...This character is complex and goes through several changes throughout the series. In this book, she has her ups and downs...." Read more
"...Can Fayre save them all? This is the first book in a five book series...." Read more
"...end but it definitely hits you HARD and stresses you out so it was worth the wait lol...." Read more
"...all just some of the reasons this will forever be one of my favorite series of all time." Read more
Customers find the book entertaining, with engaging banter and good comic relief throughout the story.
"...He is humorous and sarcastic and I adore his character. There is also Amarantha, the story's evil villainess...." Read more
"...point out though that the second section of Chapter 41 is a pure lyrical masterpiece and some of the best writing I've encountered in awhile...." Read more
"...She is not very likeable. But does that make a book bad? No. (Hello, Wuthering Heights.)..." Read more
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Customers praise the intricate world-building in the book, creating a magical and captivating setting.
"...A trait that becomes more obvious as the series progresses. Lucian has potential. Rhysand (villain/other H):..." Read more
"...Yes, there is a curse, and magic, and a love story. But there is also dark magic, and steamy romance (and I do mean steamy!),..." Read more
"...The way you fall in love with the characters, the world, and just can’t stop reading are all just some of the reasons this will forever be one of my..." Read more
"...Sarah J. Maas builds a world that feels immersive and dangerous, full of magic, tension, slow-burn romance, and emotional gut punches...." Read more
Customers have mixed opinions about the pacing of the book, with some finding it very quick and a fast-paced adventure, while others note it starts slow and takes 150 pages to pick up.
"...there actually was a plot in this book, and it was good, if insanely slow to get rolling, and the amount of sex was fairly minimal." Read more
"...The characters are well built, nothing repetitive, moves along in a very easy pace! I was never once bored, nor did I feel rushed!..." Read more
"...As a result, they felt rushed and I felt skeptical that so much had been accomplished so soon...." Read more
"...: ❤️❤️❤️❤️. The first part of the book the second time through was slow going and hard to get through...." Read more
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- Reviewed in the United States on October 2, 2017Format: KindleVerified PurchaseI bought the trilogy. All together they were the best books I've read in a while. Separately, they were not perfect but I'm okay with that. I read a lot and tend to dislike books that show no character growth, or have wishy-washy villains, or have insta-love, or have love result from H saving h from sexual violation, or suffer from deus ex machina. I don't particularly care if something is obvious because sometimes I want to read something that is easy and obvious. My brain doesn't want to be challenged 24/7. Also, I love good dialogue- dialogue makes a romantic connection feel real rather than insta-lovey. Is dialogue action-packed? No. Does it slow down pacing? You bet. At this point, you're probably wondering where this review is going? Well, I think that knowing more about me as a reader might make it easier to see/ relate to my views for this book.
Now the fun stuff! ***SPOILERS***
Feyre (the h):
This character is complex and goes through several changes throughout the series. In this book, she has her ups and downs. Initially, she is hardened, street-smart and capable with a cynical eye toward romance and happiness and outright hatred and prejudice towards the fae. She also has love for a family who seems to dislike and neglect her. She is not very likeable. But does that make a book bad? No. (Hello, Wuthering Heights.) It is, however, more rare to write an h this way because readers in general tend to want to relate to an h, particularly when it's written in 1st person perspective. So many readers might not be able to get into the story because of their dislike for Feyre. When the far remove her burdens that largely drove who she was, Feyre changes. She doesn't have a purpose to keep her going, to shape her. The pacing of the book suffers a bit here while she tries to sort herself out. She tries to make love and painting her new purposes, and while she has the determination to do so, the fit just isn't right. Does this make the book bad? No. While many people won't like to read about an h that seems somehow "less" this downward arc was necessary to fuel the inevitable reversal toward a more fitting purpose. It drags a bit for sure, but makes the reversal feel more right, more true later on. Did she rush into something with Tamlin. Her feelings do feel a bit rushed but ultimately fit her as a character- going all-in has always been her style from the start. In that sense, the character is consistent. Also, her reluctance to voice her love made me think that deep-down she might have confused love with gratitude. Tamlin was her savior in many ways. For all of these reasons I liked Feyre.
Tamlin (the H):
Tamlin was the 1st high fae Feyre had any meaningful interactions with in the 1st book. I never really liked him as an H. He was pretty but basically hollow. He struggles with uncontrolled rage. He had just as much hatred for humans as Feyre did for fae, and his elitist attitude was hinted at throughout this book (though not substantiated until book 2). He also adheres to fae tradition in weird ways- his willing participation in the Fire Night ritual is distasteful because it borders on infidelity (especially since we later learn in book 2 that he can designate a replacement). Tamlin has from the beginning been primarily focused on Tamlin. When things get tough, he sends Feyre away; he doesn't consult or listen to her, but just decides, hinting at his desire to treat her like a possession rather than a person. When he gets a moment of freedom under the mountain he attempts to have sex with Feyre (his wants) instead of trying to escape with or save her (her needs). When Feyre is dying, he can only bring himself to beg for her life, he isn't moved into action. All of these things hint that Tamlin is not a good fit for Feyre. Many readers will not like to read about an H that is so lacking/ ill-fitted. The beautiful part is that these things are only ever hinted at in the writing, not outright stated so you will want to root for Tamlin while also feeling something inexplicably lacking in him. I thought about it lots before I picked up book 2, where my thoughts regarding Tamlin were cemented. Tamlin could not have been written more likeable though. If he was the perfect H then Feyre falling for Rhys in book 2 would have felt like a betrayal, instead of fated, and then Feyre would've been worse than unlikable but detestable as an h.
Lucian:
A secondary character who is both interesting and flawed. He hates Feyre at first, but ultimately warms up to her. He is loyal to a fault, siding with Tamlin over and again, even when he thinks it is wrong to do so. A trait that becomes more obvious as the series progresses. Lucian has potential.
Rhysand (villain/other H):
Rhysand was the most interesting character in the book (although Nesta was a close second). Rhys was the evil queen's right-hand man. He has done terrible things. Yet, when we meet him (not my favorite bit of the book because of the gross circumstances I do not favor, as mentioned above) there is evidence that he is not all that he seems. He appeared to be interested in Feyre romantically, but the "why" part is not there. Also, it is not 100% certain WHAT drives his actions. He is a mystery. Why did he decide to help her time and again? Why, if he likes her did he decide to put her through nightly humiliation? Why use her to torment Tamlin? He is clearly not 100% a good guy. He is complex.
Other things people often talk about:
The sex. There is a lot more sex in this book than in other "YA" books. It seems like that has somehow lead to some amount of controversy. I find that notion very strange as many eons ago when I was a teen, sex was a big part of being a teen- whether or not to have it, who had it, when they had it where and how, what type of birth control to use, etc. Suggestions that a book would have any type of influence on those things are just silly. Teens have sex. It's a fact. Wishing it otherwise does nothing productive. Also, the sex in this series is not "explicit." Every time I see this adjective used, it makes me laugh. I have read many romances and even some erotica. If you truly want something "explicit" check out erotica- phrases like "the apex of my thighs" or the "the length of him" are not "explicit."
The copious dialogue. Lots of readers don't like the extended dialogue and also wish to have seen more of the fae world. I am just guessing here, but I am thinking that they are meaning that they wanted less talk and more fairy magic. But, fae are known for more than just their magic. Another key attribute of fae has to do with their words- being able to only speak in rhyme, only speak the truth, answer any question posed, etc. This attribute can be very interesting (see Mortal Instruments series or Dresden Files). And indeed it was put to use throughout the series, sometimes well done other times much too dues ex machina for my liking. Dialogue can be a type of action when done well enough. In this book, it probably could've been better but was good enough for me.
The Fire Night and rape culture. Honestly, I am bothered by this one. I am never fond of rape or sexual violence as a plot device which is why I tend to avoid historical romances almost entirely. In this book, I think the Fire Nite ritual was used in part explain a bit about fae magic and in part to push forward the Feyre-Tamlin relationship while introducing Rhys. I think it both went too far and not far enough. Tamlin's participation cheapens his feelings toward Feyre, just imagine someone saying, "I love you, truly, but I need to go have sex with someone else." And then he came back to Feyre AFTER HAVING SEX WITH SOMEONE ELSE, and bit her to clearly show his possession of her. It doesn't sit well, does it? Additionally, the three fae with bad intentions suggest to Feyre that fae tradition gives them the right to violate her just because she is present. That makes all fae seem brutal and detestable. Thus, it goes too far. But, what about the converse? The Fire Night ritual is supposed to be necessary to ensure the bounty of the land for the next year. But, the spring court is the only court that has/ observes this ritual en mass? That does not really make sense to me. The need for this ritual, especially considering mated bonds are a rare and extremely valued thing, is not properly explained. It really could've been omitted from the book and is one of the few things about the book that I truly did not like.
The masks. Some people like them, some don't. The reason given for them was that they were yet another obstacle to a human girl falling in love with Tamlin. I really didn't mind them but I did not like Feyre's reaction to the removal of the masks. While it was consistent with her character (she always had an eye for pretty guys), I thought that it cheapened her character to have her feel relieved that Tamlin was so pretty without his mask. It was very superficial, and further proof that there wasn't much of substance to their "love."
While book 1 is my least favorite of the series, I still really liked it and will definitely re-read it again. Books 2 and 3 get even better and I am looking forward to further writings as well. Hopefully we will get to see what happens to Nesta, Elaine, the 6th queen, and Bryaxis.
- Reviewed in the United States on April 8, 2025Format: KindleVerified PurchaseFeyre's family is not doing well. Raised in wealth, her family's money was lost when her father's ships were wrecked in a storm. She, her father and her two sisters have moved from their comfortable home to a hovel near the forest and Feyre must hunt for food for them to survive. One day while hunting for a deer or rabbit, she is surprised by a wolf and kills it.
But this was no ordinary wolf. It was a fae shapeshifter and now she has committed a crime against the fae world. She is taken from her home to their kingdom by one of the High Lords, Tamlin. He tells her that she won't be harmed but she can never return home due to an agreement reached years ago between the fae and the humans at the end of a war that divided the world. Tamlin has a beautiful mansion and Feyre is left to her own devices to amuse herself. The only contact she has is her maid, Tamlin and his best friend, Lucian.
Over time, Feyre starts to like the men who surround her and soon, she falls in love with Tamlin. But all is not well in the fae kingdom either. An evil fae witch has taken control and she is cruel; her only desire to have Tamlin as her mate. She surrounds herself with monstrous creatures and lives only to think of new tortures. Her ultimate plan is to break the treaty that ended the war between fae and human and take over the universe.
When Feyre is taken to her underground kingdom, she is taunted for her love of Tamliin and his for her. But she is not killed right away. The witch states that she will release Fayre and Tamlin if Fayre can either solve a riddle or survive three tasks. Can Fayre save them all?
This is the first book in a five book series. I've been interested in reading Sarah Maas for a while now as she is known in the fantasy world for her intricate series. This was a great opening novel and I plan to read the rest of the series. There are steamy scenes as Tamlin and Feyre discover their love and the book is suspenseful as Feyre goes through the series of tasks that may kill her. This book is recommended for fantasy readers.
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- Stella V.Reviewed in Belgium on March 9, 2024
3.0 out of 5 stars Overall okay
In the second half of the book there’s these patches of glue that bled onto the pages which ripped my pages (see the second photo) :(
Other than that it’s good quality, just an average book.
Stella V.Overall okay
Reviewed in Belgium on March 9, 2024
Other than that it’s good quality, just an average book.
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- AleyReviewed in Japan on December 30, 2020
5.0 out of 5 stars Good
The book was in perfect condition. I never expected to find this title here in amazon japan.
- LaylaReviewed in Saudi Arabia on June 28, 2025
5.0 out of 5 stars Good purchase
Came in good condition
- Book Maniac ForeverReviewed in Canada on June 2, 2025
5.0 out of 5 stars Absolutely Captivating!
Format: KindleVerified PurchaseI can't believe I didn't read A Court of Thorns and Rosesbefore now, ten years after it first released! Better late than never the saying says. I'm in agreement with its high popularity as I was instantly captivated by Feyre's journey!
The intrigue started slow, but it was the perfect pace to get acquainted to this fantastical world. I liked discovering the different varieties of fearies and creatures living in Prythian, but also knowing more about this magical land. The High Fae and their powers with the multiple Courts had me intrigued. It was truly a very immersive experience reading this novel.
I loved the heroine, Feyre. This human, so brave and determined in a world full of enemies. The evolution of her relationship with Tamlin and Lucien, her Spring Court protectors, was amazing to witness. They shared an amalgam of feelings together going from hate to humor to respect to friendship. All these protagonists were certainly multi-faceted and alluring. The most intriguing one of all to me: Rhysand from the Night Court. I appreciated his morally gray persona, not knowing his true motives, but still seeing a kind of protectiveness toward Feyre despite his actions.
The true intrigue took off at the midway mark and the last quarter of this story was simply fabulous and addicting. I was breathless from all the action, deception and revelations. And the discovery of the real villain was so interesting.
In retrospective, ACOTAR was seriously such a brilliant book in my opinion! I'm now so excited to dive into the second novel, A Court of Mist and Fury! There's still so much unresolved things that I need answers to.
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Caro BloomingReviewed in France on March 13, 2025
5.0 out of 5 stars Premier livre de fantasy
Livre en parfait état. La série est juste folle. Je suis devenue accro alors que je ne lis pas de fantasy de base . Super découverte