A Court of Thorns and Roses (A Review)

 ~~Blogger's note (is this a real thing? idk): Okay, so I suck at posting. I planned to post this like 5 months ago, but here I am. I even had most of the review done! I just had to do some editing and such before I posted it, so it's just been sitting here as a draft for a REALLY LONG TIME! To be honest, I completely forgot about blogging until like a week ago, when I was about to go to sleep and I thought, "Wait. When was the last time I posted on my blogs?" So here I am now, with spare time on my hands, finishing up this post. Okay, you can resume your reading now.~~

   Hey, guys! So I've decided to do two reviews for the ACOTAR series by Sarah J. Maas (one review for each book that is released so far), because I really want to review A Court of Mist and Fury, which was released May 2016. Of course, I can't just review the second book, so I must review the first book! XD

  Bear with me, because my views on this book have drastically changed after reading the second book, ACOMAF. Basically everything you know and love about A Court of Thorns and Roses is smashed to bits, but don't worry, you'll love the changes. Anyway, that's enough about ACOMAF, for we shall save all of that for another time!

  I'mma be honest here--I am not a fan of the cover. I don't like the way Feyre looks once you open it. However, the story within the cover...👌

  As always, you probably would like to know what this book is about, so this summary is from Amazon:

"When nineteen-year-old huntress Feyre kills a wolf in the woods, a beast-like creature arrives to demand retribution for it. Dragged to a treacherous magical land she only knows about from legends, Feyre discovers that her captor is not an animal, but Tamlin--one of the lethal, immortal faeries who once ruled their world.

As she dwells on his estate, her feelings for Tamlin transform from icy hostility into a fiery passion that burns through every lie and warning she's been told about the beautiful, dangerous world of the Fae. But an ancient, wicked shadow over the faerie lands is growing, and Feyre must find a way to stop it . . . or doom Tamlin--and his world--forever."

  This novel is loosely based on Beauty and the Beast, with twists and turns everywhere that leave you wanting more. I couldn't put this book down the first time I read it and it only took me a few hours before I was left craving the sequel!!! With the romance, action, and amazing plots and characters, A Court of Thorns and Roses is one of my favorite books.

  Pros: Like said before, there is plenty of action, has a wonderfully built plot, unique characters that you can't help but fall in love with (RHYS RHYS RHYS RHYS), and the "fiery passion" Feyre feels for Tamlin, this novel leaves you on the edge of your seat wanting more.

  Cons: There are a couple scenes in this book that are a little too detailed, if you get what I mean. They involve the two main characters...and their "fiery passion." Also, there are swears, like most other YA books.

  Some quotes and pictures:

Characters:

-Lucien

-Tamlin

-Elain

-Nesta

-Feyre

-Rhysand

-Amarantha

 

 I give this book........

  The plot was very enticing and left you on the edge of your seat! I love the world that Sarah J. Maas created and all the thought put into the background. The main thing, though, is how wonderfully written the characters are, and I love every one of them! Yes, even the bad guys. Sarah J. Maas really puts everything she has into her books, and it really does pay off big time! Also, it is amazing when you read the second book and realize just how much you miss in the first book, just so you know. ;) I believe that you guys will enjoy this book as much as I have, and hopefully, you can read the first two books in time for the third (A Court of Wings and Ruin) that comes out in May! Thanks for reading, and I commend you on actually keeping up with this blog when even I forgot about it! *waves*

Throne of Glass (A Review)

   Hello! Today I'll be posting about my new favorite series (just passing The Infernal Devices) that I am currently rereading, Throne of Glass by Sarah J. Maas.

   Yes, I'm sure ya'll have heard about it, because it is getting very popular in the YA world! I'll let you in on a little secret as to why that is: IT'S FREAKING AWESOME AND I LOVE IT AND YOU SHOULD READ IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! So yes, on with the review. :P 

   From the very first PAGE, I knew that this book was going to be an amazing book. The main character is an assassin, so that bumps up the coolness level! Also, to prepare you for this book: there are literally a gazillion ships in this series, so...the fandom can get a little weird. XD With all the romance, betrayal, murder, mystery, fantasy, awesome characters and handsome men(lol), this is a must-read!

   

The summary from the inside of the cover that I own:
  

 "When magic has gone from the world, and a vicious king rules from his throne of glass, an assassin comes to the castle. She does not come to kill, but to win her freedom. If she can defeat twenty-three killers, thieves, and warriors in a competition to find the greatest assassin in the land, she will become the King's Champion and be released from prison.

   "Her name is Celaena Sardothien.
   "The Crown Prince will provoke her. The Captain of the Guard will protect her.

   "And a princess from a foreign land will become the one thing Celaena never thought she'd have again: a friend.

   "But something evil dwells in the castle--and it's there to kill. When her competitors start dying, horribly, one by one, Celaena's fight for freedom becomes a fight for survival--and a desperate quest to root out the source of the evil before it destroys her world."

   Because I'm that awesome, I'll provide a snippet from this book to entice you even more (I hope, anyway!).

   She had a terrible headache around her left temple. Everything was sickly and frail. They were so high up, so dangerously high...Chaol stopped before rounding a corner. "You're pale."

   She had difficulty focusing on his face as she breathed in and out, in and out. She hated corsets. She hated the king. She hated glass castles.

   The days surrounding her capture and sentencing had been like a fever dream, but she could perfectly visualize her trail--the dark wood of the walls, the smoothness of the chair beneath her, the way her injuries still ached from the capture, the terrible silence that had overtaken her body and soul. She had glanced at the king--only once. It was enough to make her reckless, to wish for any punishment that would take her far from him--even a quick death.

   "Celaena." She blinked, her cheeks burning. Chaol's features softened. "He's just a man. But a man you should treat with the respect his rank demands." He began walking with her again, slower. "This meeting is only to remind you and the other Champions of why you're here, and what you're to do, and what you stand to gain. You're not on trial. You will not be tested today." They entered a long hallway, and she spied four guards posted before large glass doors at the other end. "Celaena." He stopped a few feet from the guards. His eyes were rich, molten brown.

   "Yes?" Her heartbeat steadied.

   "You look rather pretty today," was all he said before the doors opened and they walked forward. Celaena raised her chin as they entered the crowded room.

   *sigh* This book is soooooo good! Here is some quotes from the book as well:

Some pictures:

Celaena playing pianoforte

Celaena in Endovier

Celaena, Adarlan's Assassin

Celaena

Celaena at the castle

Dorian Hallivard

Celaena on the throne

Chaol Westfall, Captain of the Guard

I give this book...

5 stars!!!!!! The characters are likable and relatable, the villains are villainous, the world that Sarah J. Maas created is beautiful, there is action, mystery, suspense, fantasy, romance, and just...everything. This series is my favorite series, even trumping The Infernal Devices *le gasp*, so that says a lot about how amazing this series is. XP
   Thank you for reading, and you should definitely get Throne of Glass and read away!