A solid but uneven series opener. The book grows substantially in its second half and the sequel is the real payoff.
Best For
Romantasy fans willing to commit to a series.
Skip If
You want a self-contained story or dislike fairy tale retellings.
Tone
Romantic, dark, escalating
Pace
Slow start, fast finish
Commitment
Medium (432 pages)
Feyre Archeron is a nineteen-year-old huntress supporting her starving family when she kills a wolf in the woods that turns out to be a faerie. As payment under ancient law, she is taken to Prythian, the faerie realm, by the masked High Lord Tamlin. What begins as a Beauty and the Beast retelling slowly transforms into something darker and stranger as Feyre uncovers the curse on Tamlin’s court and the ancient evil behind it. The book ends in a way that catapults the series in a new direction.
What Works
The world-building is rich and the second half escalates dramatically. The ending sets up one of the most beloved sequels in the genre.
What May Not Work
The first 150 pages are slow, and Tamlin as a love interest does not age well after the sequels reframe him.
Frequently Asked Questions
Should I read A Court of Thorns and Roses?
A solid but uneven series opener. The book grows substantially in its second half and the sequel is the real payoff.
How many pages is A Court of Thorns and Roses?
A Court of Thorns and Roses is 432 pages long.
What genre is A Court of Thorns and Roses?
A Court of Thorns and Roses falls under Fantasy, Romantasy.
Who should read A Court of Thorns and Roses?
Romantasy fans willing to commit to a series.