Who is this book for?
- Readers who enjoy steamy paranormal romance with a fantasy setting would likely enjoy this book.
- Fans of Beauty and the Beast retellings and stories featuring Fae mythology will find much to like.
- Those who appreciate strong female protagonists overcoming challenges and growing into their power may connect with Feyre's journey.
- Young adult and new adult readers looking for an addictive series with romantic tension, attractive supernatural beings, and an escapist fantasy world are the ideal audience for A Court of Thorns and Roses.
Who is unlikely to appreciate this book?
- Readers seeking a complex, original fantasy world with intricate magic systems and political intrigue may be disappointed by the romance-heavy focus.
- Those sensitive to dubious consent in romantic relationships or looking for more nuanced character development might struggle with some aspects.
- Fans of traditional high fantasy or those who dislike paranormal romance tropes probably won't enjoy the book's style and content.
- Readers bothered by repetitive writing or looking for more literary prose may find the writing frustrating.
- Those expecting a faithful Beauty and the Beast retelling or a strictly young adult novel may also be dissatisfied with how the story unfolds.
Things online reviewers enjoyed about this book
- Compelling romance and steamy scenes between Feyre and Tamlin
- Intriguing fantasy world with Fae courts and magic
- Strong character development for Feyre throughout the story
- Well-paced plot with increasing tension and stakes
- Interesting side characters like Lucien and Rhysand
- Vivid descriptive writing, especially of the Fae realm
- Exciting action sequences and trials near the end
- Creative retelling of Beauty and the Beast
- Sets up an intriguing world for future books
- Addictive and quick read for many
Things people didn't like as much about this book
- Slow pacing and lack of action in first half of book
- Underdeveloped world-building and magic system
- Problematic romantic relationships with dubious consent
- Feyre can be frustratingly naive and make poor decisions
- Overuse of certain phrases and descriptors
- Some find the writing style repetitive or cliché
- Tamlin's character feels bland to some readers
- The riddle/curse resolution feels too easy or convenient
- Heavy focus on romance over fantasy elements for some
- Similarities to author's other series (Throne of Glass)
