AUTHOR: Sarah J Maas
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SERIES: A Court of Thorns and Roses
I can understand the hype…
I finally did it. I dove into the series with the first book and decided to go with the dramatized audiobook version. Although I did try out both versions and decided I preferred this duet style multi-cast option the best. This version is definitely more like a movie with lots of narrators, music, sound effects, etc. that bring the story to life. My only criticism with this version is that I noticed when following along with the book at times, there were some skipped lines and a bit of slight re-wording here and there. But otherwise it was great and I will stick with this style for the rest of the series.
Feyre is a nineteen year old huntress doing her best to provide for her family after they’ve fallen on hard times. She kills a wolf in the woods that turns out to be a faerie. As a result she is taken from her home and into the land of the Fae.
She has been raised with hostility toward the Fae. The longer she’s there the more she realizes that something is not quite right with their world. She faces danger after danger. She tries to discover more about this new world she finds herself in. And her feelings towards Tamlin starts to change and evolve over time.
When it comes down to it, she has decisions to make that will effect not just her but her family, Tamlin, and all the Fae in his court. She is forced to face challenges that puts all her ideals and skills to the test.
This book was great and I can see what all the hype is about. It had a bit of a slower start for me but ended up sucking me in more than I even expected. I can’t wait to see where the series goes.
Even better than book one…
Book two in this series picks up right where we left off. Everyone is trying to adjust and find their new normal after everything happened Under the Mountain with Amarantha. Our dear Feyre is most definitely dealing with some PTSD. She’s struggling with nightmares and flashbacks of what all she was forced to face and do in order to save the lives of the fae.
Feyre is losing herself while her wedding and life with Tamlin is being planned around her. On the day of the ceremony Rhysand appears and takes her away to uphold the bargain they made. She is torn between two different courts, the politics, and the men who rule them, each with their own agendas.
As time goes on she learns more about this fae world that is now her home. The effects of what happened Under the Mountain to save her are starting to make themselves known. She’s no longer the simple human girl she once was. Now she has the form and abilities of the High Fae. She must learn to adapt and figure out how to use her newfound powers.
Feyre discovers more about the history of those in this found family she’s become a part of. They must work together to fight against those who seek power regardless of what it means for the innocent fae of their world. Their journey is not easy and they face not only danger but doubt and betrayal.
I don’t want to give too much away but I will say the spice definitely steps up a few notches. And be prepared for several surprising twists and turns and maybe a few tears as well. I’m absolutely hooked on this series and can’t wait to dive into the next book.
It just keeps getting better…
Feyre is back in the Spring Court playing a part while also acting as a spy. She’s gathering intel on the king’s plans and figuring out who and what to trust.
Battles, challenges, deceit, and betrayal are everywhere. But through it all there’s also love, family, loyalty, and strength. Feyre and Rhysand have to decide who can be trusted to fight with them for what’s right. The relationships between Feyre and her new found family along with relationships with her sisters and those around them are growing and evolving.
There’s so much more to these characters and this world. Everything continues to build on it all. You get so connected to these characters for sure. So much happens in this book. It is intense. This series just keeps getting better and better. This journey takes you on a roller coaster of nonstop action and emotion. It was so good. I’m ready for the next one.
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Winter Solstice festivities…
Feyre, Rhysand, along with their friends and family are readjusting to life after the epic battles from the last book. Everyone is trying to recover and deal with how things are now. While they rebuild and repair they’re also preparing for and celebrating the Winter Solice.
Feyre is learning about her new family’s years-long traditions. She’s also figuring out where to go from here as the High Lady. So many changes going on. And so many different peeks into the lives of everyone after the chaos of their recent events.
I liked seeing the additional POVs we got with this book. I just wish those other parts would have stuck with the first person perspective like Feyre and Rhysand’s chapters.
Nesta and Cassian…
The ACOTAR series continues with Nesta and Cassian’s story. When I started this series no one could have convinced me that I’d be a Nesta fan at some point. But it happened. Even before this book if I’m being honest. This one just solidified it.
The family pretty much holds an intervention to do whatever it takes to help Nesta get her act together. They are all tired of her attitude and wasteful spending and more. So they all decide to send her off with Cassian to train and to help in the library in the hope that something will help. She hates the idea of course but goes along with it.
Throughout the process she starts to work through some of her issues and past traumas. We get to see more of who Nesta really is. She finds her own type of strength and powers along with friends and a deeper connection with Cassian. Let’s not forget more magic, danger, loyalty, betrayal, love, and family.
I really loved this book. My only complaint was that it made the switch to third person from first person pov.
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