Sarah J. Maas

The sexy, action-packed first book in the #1 New York Times bestselling Court of Thorns and Roses series from Sarah J. Maas. When nineteen-year-old huntress Feyre kills a wolf in the woods, a terrifying creature arrives to demand retribution. Dragged to a treacherous magical land she knows about only from legends, Feyre discovers that her captor is not truly a beast, but one of the lethal, immortal faeries who once ruled her world. At least, he's not a beast all the time. As she adapts to her new home, her feelings for the faerie, Tamlin, transform from icy hostility into a fiery passion that burns through every lie she's been told about the beautiful, dangerous world of the Fae. But something is not right in the faerie lands. An ancient, wicked shadow is growing, and Feyre must find a way to stop it, or doom Tamlin--and his world--forever. From bestselling author Sarah J. Maas comes a seductive, breathtaking book that blends romance, adventure, and faerie lore into an unforgettable read.

A Court of Thorns and Roses

This made me feel things I didn’t know I could feel

Femke

"I love you," he whispered, and kissed my brow. "Thorns and al He was gone when I awoke, and I was certain I had dreamed it.

Kaitlyn Chauvin 

 "He also said that you like being brushed, and if I'm a clever girl, I might train you with treats."

“Because I'd want someone to hold my hand until the end, and awhile after that. That's something everyone deserves, human or faerie." 

This is the first time in a longtime that I bursted out into a full sob while reading. I felt my heartbreak during this moment. 

samantha lias

The faerie struggled to open his eyes. "You swear?" 

“Yes," I breathed. The faerie managed a slight smile and closed his eyes again. 

Feyre está desesperada, su vida y la de su familia dependen de ella. Enfrentada al hambre más absoluto, no dudará en ir al bosque prohibido y matar si es necesario. Pero su osadía la convierte en prisionera del misterioso Tamlin, quien a pesar de su aparente frialdad la hará descubrir una ardiente pasión que marcará su destino. Lejos de su familia y su mundo, Feyre tendrá que tomar una decisión capital para salvar todo lo que ama.

Una corte de rosas y espinas (Edición española)

liana

4,5⭐️


Reseña en español e inglés. / review both in English and Spanish.


⚠️ESTA RESEÑA CONTIENE SPOILERS⚠️


Wow, qué libro. Me ha sorprendido muchísimo, no esperaba para nada que fuera a gustarme tanto. 
Llevo viendo esta saga por todas partes (tiktok, tiendas de libros, aquí en goodreads, etc.), y en principio no tenía pensado leerlo, pero al final una persona a la que quiero mucho (Helen) me convenció de leerlo y aquí estoy. 

Este retelling de La Bella y La Bestia nos cuenta la historia de Feyre (la protagonista), que, intentando cazar para alimentar a su familia, acaba matando a Andras (un inmortal) y como castigo, Tamlin la lleva a Prythian, concretamente a la Corte Primavera (donde él es el alto lord) para que esta pueda pagar por su delito. A medida que va pasando la historia, vamos conociendo más acerca del mundo donde estos inmortales habitan, así como siete Cortes diferentes (Corte Otoño, Corte Invierno, Corte Verano, Corte Primavera, Corte Día, Corte Noche y Corte Amanecer) en las que su tierra está dividida. Aunque este libro está más centrado en la Corte Primavera, la autora explica de una manera preciosa cómo esta Corte es, como por ejemplo los jardines, la mansión donde viven, las plantas, las lagunas, etc. y me ha encantado. A medida que el tiempo pasa, Feyre disfruta más y más de estar ahí, rodeada de magia, bailes y nuevos sabores, y poco a poco se va enamorando de Tamlin, quien es víctima de una maldición. La protagonista, para salvar su nuevo hogar y los de más allá del muro donde residen los inmortales, se expone a la oscuridad para salvar a todos los habitantes de Prythian de la maldad que lleva décadas amenazándolos, a la vez que rescata al amor de su vida. 


Te amo. Con espinas y todo.


Feyre es increíble, me ha encantado. Al principio se notaba que su pesimismo era lo único en lo que se basaba, pero, cuanto más cosas le pasaban, mejor actuaba. Es un personaje fuerte, totalmente decidida y que no se rinde jamás, dispuesta a luchar por lo que quiere hasta conseguirlo. Además, después de los mil fanarts que me ha pasado mi amiga, puedo decir con certeza que es PRECIOSA, tanto por fuera como por dentro.

Tamlin… ay, Tamlin, te tengo un amor y un odio increíble. No es un mal personaje pero tampoco me ha gustado mucho su manera de actuar en muchas ocasiones (aka morderle el cuello a Feyre sin su consentimiento). 

Lucien me ha sorprendido también, no sabía que me iba a caer tan bien. Su amistad extraña con Feyre me ha parecido muy buena y es un buen personaje (por ahora).

Rhysand dos palabras: cásate conmigo.

Amarantha eres una puta loca, me encanta.


La verdad es que me ha encantado. Me ha tenido enganchada desde el primer capítulo y no hacía más que mejorar. Me ha gustado la manera en cómo Sarah J. Maas describe Prythian (como si ella misma estuviera viviendo allí) su pluma me ha parecido muy buena, porque me ha transmitido unas emociones/sensaciones indescriptibles. Como he dicho antes, me ha sorprendido muchísimo y no me lo esperaba para nada. Después de haber leído unas cuantas malas reseñas sobre el libro, la verdad es que le tenía miedo, así que cuando lo empecé mis expectativas eran totalmente neutras. Y eso ha sido mejor, ya que me ha encantado y sigo flipando de lo mucho que lo ha hecho. 
Como siempre, el punto negativo en este caso, a mi parecer, sería: 
1. El síndrome de Estocolmo que tiene Feyre no es ni medio normal (Tamlin NO te merece).
2. No me ha gustado para nada como, en ocasiones, trataban a Feyre como si fuera un juguete.
3. Al principio es un poco lento y un tanto monótono.
Poco más que añadir, salvo que no puedo esperar más a seguir leyendo la saga ACOTAR y seguir fangirleando muchísimo (sí Helen, contigo), y no puedo esperar a leer más sobre Rhysand, que se ha convertido en mi crush definitivo desde el momento en que aparece. 

Si te gusta la fantasía con romance este es tu libro, engancha muchísimo y los plot twists son muy buenos. Aún así, siempre aconsejo buscar información sobre los 
  trigger warnings
, ya que pueden haber cosas que para algunas personas puedan ser fuertes (rapto, muerte, gore, alcohol, no hay mucho smut pero sí un poco, violencia, tortura, agresión sexual, etc.).



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⚠️THIS REVIEW CONTAINS SPOILERS⚠️


Wow, what a book. It surprised me a lot, I didn’t expect at all that I would like it so much.
I've been seeing this series everywhere (tiktok, book stores, here on goodreads, etc.), and at first I wasn’t planning on reading it, but a person who I love very much (Helen) convinced me to read it and here I am.

This retelling of The Beauty and the Beast tells us the story of Feyre (the main character) that, trying to hunt to feed her family, ends up killing Andras (an immortal) and as punishment, Tamlin takes her to Prythian specifically to the Spring Court (where he is the high lord) so that she can pay for her crime. As the story progresses, we learn more about the world where these immortals live, as well as six other different Courts (Autumn Court, Winter Court, Summer Court, Day Court, Night Court and Dawn Court) in which their land is divided. Although this book is more focused in the Spring Court, the author beautifully explains how this Court is, such as the gardens, the mansion where they live, the plants, the lagoons, etc. and I loved it. As time passes, Feyre enjoys being there more and more, surrounded by magic, dances and new flavors, and bit by bit she falls in love with Tamlin, who is the victim of a curse. The main character, in order to save her new home and those beyond the wall where the immortals reside, exposes herself to the darkness to save all the people of Prythian from the evil that has been threatening them for decades, while rescuing the love of her life.


I love you. Thorns and all.


Feyre  is amazing, I love her. At first you could tell that her pessimism was the only thing she relied on, but the more things happened to her, the better she acted. She is a strong character, totally determined and never gives up, willing to fight for what she wants until she gets it. Also, after the thousand fanarts that my friend sent me, I can say with certainty that she is BEAUTIFUL, both on the outside and the inside.

Tamlin… oh Tamlin, I both love and hate you. He's not a bad character but I didn't really like the way he acted on many occasions (aka biting Feyre's neck without her consent).

Lucien  surprised me too, I didn't know I was going to like him so much. His weird friendship with Feyre was really good and he is a good character (for now).

Rhysand two words: marry me.

Amarantha you are a crazy bitch, I love it.


The truth is that this book is incredible. I was hooked since the first chapter and it just kept getting better. I like the way Sarah J. Maas describes Prythian (as if she herself were living there). The way she writes is so good, she made me feel indescribable emotions/sensations. As I said before, I’m totally surprised and I didn’t expect that at all. After reading a few bad reviews about the book, the truth is that I was afraid of reading it, so when I started it my expectations were totally neutral. And that was good because I am still freaking out at how much I’ve loved it. 
As always, the negative point in this case, in my opinion, would be:
1. Feyre’s Stockholm syndrome is not even normal (Tamlin does NOT deserve her).
2. I didn’t like at all how sometimes Feyre was treated by everyone as if she were a toy.
3. At the beginning it’s a little slow and monotonous.
Little more to add, except that I can't wait to continue reading the ACOTAR series and keep fangirling a lot (yes Helen, with you), and I can't wait to read more about Rhysand, who has become my ultimate crush from the very moment he appears.

If you like fantasy with romance this is your book, it is very engaging and the plot twists are very good. 
I always recommend looking for information about the trigger warnings before reading (tw such as: kidnapping, death, gore, alcohol, there is not much smut but a little, violence, torture, sexual assault, etc.).








(English is not my first language, if you find any mistakes please let me know).

Wasn’t expecting to like fantasy as much as I do. Little bland at the beginning but halfway through the book got super addicting. 

Kaitlyn Macpherson 

Una corte de rosas y espinas

marta caravaggio

la verdad es que con el tiempo ha envejecido fatal

no because I am Sherlock and guessed that riddle so good

Jacob Atchison

writing review after finishing the series. moves fast and one of the best plot twists (done well) I have ever read. the focus of the series may be skewed by the overwhelming romance however. 

Xin Ma

Maas’ writing style is the kind that takes you fully out of reality while reading. This story is heartbreaking , funny at times, romantic, and overall really really good. 

Elyse Anderson

No words just love this book and can't wait to read the next one in the series. I will have to wait with that because the next one is at least 2 weeks away from me so that´s to bad but this one is a must read! SJM you really are a great writer and I loved this one! 

This book BLEW me away. I seriously could not write enough positive things about this book. From the sparkling language, emotion- invoking characters, and insane creation of a new world, this book checks off all the boxes for me. I found myself simultaneously trying to savor this book while also not being able to turn the pages fast enough. I wish I could read this again for the first time. The characters are endearing and the world building that Maas has created is mind bending. I'm beyond excited that there's many books in this series and I can't wait to see what Sarah J. Maas does with the rest of this series.

Paige Leitner

This book BLEW me away. I seriously could not write enough positive things about this book. From the sparkling language, emotion- invoking characters, and insane creation of a new world, this book checks off all the boxes for me. I found myself simultaneously trying to savor this book while also not being able to turn the pages fast enough. I wish I could read this again for the first time. The characters are endearing and the world building that Maas has created is mind bending. I'm beyond excited that there's many books in this series and I can't wait to see what Sarah J. Maas does with the rest of this series.



it was like Katniss Everdeen meets Beauty and the Beast in the absolute best way possible. The plot was good however I did feel the ending was a bit of a cop out and could have had a bit more impact had Feyre not managed to somehow achieve all of her goals in what felt like the last few moments 

jacqueline ortiz

The last 5 chapters I would rate a 4. Overall it was a fun read and I would recommend it for others to read. It just wasn’t very thrilling. I’m excited for book 2. 

I've been so dead from school and tournaments recently, so this book was literally the perfect escape. Need the second book asap

Leena <3

Zoe Ivie 

Started reading this because it's a hot series right now and the author started out writing Sailor Moon fanfic. It was promised to be a monster romance based loosely on Beauty and the Beast. It is delicious garbage. By no means a masterpiece but I am on the third book and plan to finish the series. Addicting and easy to digest. The story has a clear structure, although it is slow to start. The author gets stuck on repeating words and phrases throughout the book until they lose meaning and you're keeping a tally. The romance plot seems... off (although the reason becomes clear later in the series). The plot, well, it's based on Beauty and the Beast so is totally predictable. This is the book they tell you to slog through in order to get to the good stuff. But there is plenty of good stuff to indulge in here.

Rose

“There you are, I’ve been looking for you” 

Chyna Thomson 

so elegantly written. definitely got me hooked on sarah j maas. 

kylie 

 I loved this book, I think it was a bit slower than the other books in the series so far but I think it sets the story up well. I waited to review until after I had read the second book in this series because I had heard that the first wasn’t great but the second made it all worth it and I totally agree! The first book is a slow start but picks up at the end and then the second book is a whirlwind. I couldn’t recommend this series more and I think anyone who likes fantasy, love triangle, slow burn books will LOVE this. 

Isabella Coarsey

Slight Spoilers I loved this book, I think it was a bit slower than the other books in the series so far but I think it sets the story up well. I waited to review until after I had read the second book in this series because I had heard that the first wasn’t great but the second made it all worth it and I totally agree! The first book is a slow start but picks up at the end and then the second book is a whirlwind. I couldn’t recommend this series more and I think anyone who likes fantasy, love triangle, slow burn books will LOVE this. 

"I threw myself into that fire, threw myself into it, into him, and let myself burn."

Paula Reed

Between a 3.5 and 4 for me. For about two thirds of the book I was wondering what all the hype was about, it wasn't bad but it didn't wow me. I still felt the last third dragged a little more than it needed to, but I really got into it then and it ended on a high note. As I've heard, "The first book is the worst!" I'm looking forward to reading the next in the series. 

Teara 

I loved the plot and I can’t wait to continue the series 

Bianka Bogàti

Lentamente, como dándome tiempo para alejarme, rozó sus labios contra mi mejilla. Tierno, cálido y desoladoramente gentil. Me obsequió poco menos que una caricia antes de regresar a su habitual rigidez. Hubiera permanecido inmóvil desde el momento en el que su boca erizó mi piel. conquistó el ranking de ventas de The New York Times y de USA Today y a miles de fans con la serie de su autoría Trono de Cristal, traducida ya a veintitrés idiomas, y con esta nueva novela cuyo título original en inglés es A Court of Thorns and Roses. Se graduó magna cum laude de la facultad Hamilton College en 2008 con el diploma de Escritura Creativa. Neoyorquina de nacimiento, en la actualidad vive en Pensilvania con su marido y su perro, y cuenta con una comunidad de más de treinta mil seguidores en Twitter y Facebook. www.worldofsarahjmaas.com @SJMaas Cuando la cazadora de diecinueve años Feyre mata a un lobo en el bosque, una criatura bestial irrumpe en su casa para exigir una retribución. Trasladada a una tierra mágica y engañosa que sólo conoce a través de leyendas, Feyre descubre que su captor no es un animal sino Tamlin: una divinidad inmortal y letal que alguna vez reinó en su mundo. Mientras Feyre vive en su castillo, lo que siente por Tamlin muta de una hostilidad helada a una pasión ardiente y feroz, a pesar de todas las mentiras y advertencias a las que queda expuesta en ese mundo fantástico, bello y peligroso. No obstante, una vil sombra ancestral sobre la tierra de las hadas crece día a día, y Feyre debe encontrar la forma de detenerla... o condenar a Tamlin –y a su mundo– para siempre. De la autora número uno en ventas según The New York Times y USA Today, Sarah J. Maas, llega un nuevo libro sensual y cautivador que combina romance, aventura y las tradiciones del mundo fantástico en la historia más entrañable jamás escrita. "Algún día... algún día podré responder a todas tus preguntas", dijo, soltándome la mano y alejándose de mí. "Pero no podré hacerlo hasta llegado el momento correcto. Hasta que estemos a salvo." En la oscuridad, el tono de su voz indicaba que sus ojos rebosaban de amargura. Cuando se fue, exhalé una bocanada, y recién ahí descubrí que había estado aguantando la respiración. Tras su partida descubrí que deseaba con todo mi ser su calidez, su cercanía.

Muy lindo libro, admito que al principio no le agarraba el hilo pero ya luego en el proceso se encuentran cosas interesantes y bastantes secretos por revelar, me gustó. 

Eimy Méndez 

maddi rimer 

I have never regretted not already owning the second book to a series more than I do right now. 

Though it took me the first hundred pages to really solidify it - this book had me hooked. 

The way that the author weaved my attachment to the characters, she really could’ve shattered my heart multiple times. That being said, I did sob multiple times. 

It’s 4 AM now, and I’m pretty sure I’ve been reading since 11 PM, so it’s time for bed. Depending on the weather, I might have to make a run for book 2 when I wake up. 

I have never regretted not already owning the second book to a series more than I do right now. 

Though it took me the first hundred pages to really solidify it - this book had me hooked. 

The way that the author weaved my attachment to the characters, she really could’ve shattered my heart multiple times. That being said, I did sob multiple times. 

It’s 4 AM now, and I’m pretty sure I’ve been reading since 11 PM, so it’s time for bed. Depending on the weather, I might have to make a run for book 2 when I wake up. 

Perfection Learning Corporation

Start was a lot of character building, slow burn then I it got really good!

Obsessed, couldn’t wait to listen more (audiobook).

Courtney Green

Start was a lot of character building, slow burn then I it got really good!

Obsessed, couldn’t wait to listen more (audiobook).

A Court of Thorns and Roses

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