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A Court of Thorns and Roses

by Sarah J. Maas

3.88(8 ratings)
2013419 pages

Subjects

FantasyLoveBlessing and cursingFairiesChildren's audiobooksFictionJuvenile fictionLove storiesChildren's fictionLove, fiction

About A Court of Thorns and Roses

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When nineteen-year-old huntress Feyre kills a wolf in the woods, she has no idea she's just slain a faerie in disguise. As punishment, she's dragged across the wall that separates the mortal world from the immortal faerie lands of Prythian and forced to live out her days in the Spring Court under the watchful eye of Tamlin, a powerful High Fae lord. What begins as captivity slowly transforms into something far more complex as Feyre discovers that the faerie realm is nothing like the monsters from the stories she grew up hearing. As she navigates courtly intrigue, ancient magic, and her growing feelings for her captor, a deadly blight threatens to destroy everything—and Feyre may be the only one who can stop it. This lush fantasy romance reimagines the Beauty and the Beast tale with high stakes, morally gray characters, and a richly developed magical world. Maas weaves themes of survival, sacrifice, and self-discovery throughout a story that balances romantic tension with genuine danger. The novel appeals to readers who love their fantasy with passionate romance, complex faerie politics, and a heroine who evolves from reluctant captive to fierce defender. With its addictive plot twists and swoon-worthy moments, this first installment launches an epic series that has captivated millions of readers worldwide who crave emotionally charged storytelling and immersive world-building.

Reader reviews

(8 reviews)
Julie Aldridge

Julie Aldridge

Mar 28, 2026

Lyndi Heckaman

Lyndi Heckaman

Apr 4, 2026

Nicolas Denacimiento

Nicolas Denacimiento

May 13, 2026

Morgan Dean

Morgan Dean

Jun 2, 2026

4.5 ⭐ Okay wow. Not my usual genre but I am SO pleasantly surprised. Despite my claims (before I began reading) that I would only read the first book....I will be continuing. I know the first book is considered to be slower but I actually really appreciated the pace. The world-building is well done and the characters are SO intriguing.

Lucy

Lucy

Jun 25, 2026

Katie Reith

Katie Reith

Aug 2, 2026

deadmatic

deadmatic

Sep 17, 2026

Sheila Vega

Sheila Vega

Oct 2, 2026

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