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A Court of Thorns and Roses Audible Audiobook – Unabridged

Sarah J. Maas (Author), Jennifer Ikeda (Narrator), Recorded Books (Publisher)
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When 19-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.

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  1. Book 1 of 5
    A Court of Thorns and Roses
  2. Listening Length
    16 hours and 7 minutes
  3. Author
    Sarah J. Maas
  4. Narrator
    Jennifer Ikeda
  5. Audible release date
    May 5, 2015
  6. Language
    English
  7. Publisher
    Recorded Books
  8. ASIN
    B00WXS68T4
  9. Version
    Unabridged
  10. Program Type
    Audiobook
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4.6 out of 5 stars
222,118 global ratings

Customers say

Customers find the book very engaging and bring all the feels. They also appreciate the world building, characterization, and series. Readers describe the writing quality as very detailed and not overly detailed. However, some find the originality bland, lacking variety, and depth. Opinions are mixed on the pacing, with some finding it well-paced and lengthy, while others find it slow in the beginning.

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2,152 customers mention "Plot"1,839 positive313 negative

Customers find the plot very engaging, fabulous, and unexpected. They also say the story is wonderful, emotionally resonant, and a good mix of different genres. Readers also mention that the ending wasn't terrible.

"...But it came over decently- and the ending wasn’t terrible. So I’m happy.I still got the magical yet unsettling experience I wanted...." Read more

"...Feyra brought color, life, loyalty, strength, and love wherever she went...." Read more

"...Maas has written an incredibly unique story that is grounded in the fairytale we all know and love, but is also independent and utter creative..." Read more

"...The journey of Feyre, the protagonist, is both thrilling and emotionally resonant, keeping readers eagerly turning pages to discover what happens..." Read more

1,093 customers mention "Characterization"938 positive155 negative

Customers find the characters in the book well developed, fiery, hard headed, and brave. They also find their roles perfect and inspiring.

"...The book features a detailed and imaginative world, well-developed characters, and an engaging love story...." Read more

"...away from the original story, and delivered a flawed but strong minded female lead...." Read more

"...However, I still find her to be an interesting, well-written character.And of course, there is Rhysand, whom I mentioned earlier...." Read more

"...prowess shines through with vivid world-building and well-developed characters that leap off the page...." Read more

992 customers mention "Writing quality"782 positive210 negative

Customers find the writing quality of the book well written, and complex. They also appreciate the descriptions, plot, and character development.

"...I love him the most. He’s so complex and he’s been through so much...." Read more

"...Because Sarah J. Maas is a fabulous queen of writing, and every word she writes turns to gold." Read more

"...If you're seeking a beautifully written and immersive fantasy series, look no further than "A Court of Thorns and Roses."..." Read more

"...even so, sharp and atmospherically written,..." Read more

512 customers mention "Engagement"429 positive83 negative

Customers find the book interesting, witty, and full of understanding. They also say it's fun, well-crafted, and brings all the feels. Readers also mention that the writing is detailed but not overly detailed. They describe the book as a simple read that taps into emotions.

"...It seemed a little weak.She’s bitter, brutal and interesting. The ring, will probably haunt my nightmares...." Read more

"...However, I still find her to be an interesting, well-written character.And of course, there is Rhysand, whom I mentioned earlier...." Read more

"...The story line is easy to follow and keep you wanting more and more...." Read more

"...I hated him at first, but I grew to love him. He’s interesting and complex...." Read more

454 customers mention "World building"449 positive5 negative

Customers find the world building wonderful, well-developed, and thoughtful. They also say the author has spent plenty of time world building while learning about characters. Readers also say that the book is satiating, heart wrenching, and special.

"...Like every plot it has both weak and strong points. I loved seeing the world unfold, and getting to see a good chunk of it before the action..." Read more

"...slow at times and some plot twists are predictable, the book's excellent world-building and character growth makes it a highly recommended book..." Read more

"...She is more that a few letters on a page. Feyra brought color, life, loyalty, strength, and love wherever she went...." Read more

"...fairytale we all know and love, but is also independent and utter creative genius (Maas is definitely honing and owning her writing skills!)...." Read more

245 customers mention "Book series"245 positive0 negative

Customers find the book series wonderful, exquisite, and solid. They also say the second half is amazing.

"...for the first time, "A Court of Thorns and Roses" serves as an exquisite introduction...." Read more

"great intro to the series with great characters, writing, and plot" Read more

"...once it got 3/4 into the book it got better and so far the 2nd book is really good" Read more

"...Looking past that and the slower start, I think this book offers a solid beginning for a great fantasy series and would 100% recommend it." Read more

482 customers mention "Pacing"164 positive318 negative

Customers are mixed about the pacing. Some find it well-paced and has a good flow, while others say it's a little bit slow in the beginning and drags in the first half.

"...While the pacing can be slow at times and some plot twists are predictable, the book's excellent world-building and character growth makes it a..." Read more

"...Its well-written, well-paced and the characters are wonderful." Read more

"...As a result, they felt rushed and I felt skeptical that so much had been accomplished so soon...." Read more

"...The pacing of the book suffers a bit here while she tries to sort herself out...." Read more

182 customers mention "Originality"33 positive149 negative

Customers find the book redundant, bland, and clichéd. They also say the elements are overwrought and overblown. Readers say the book is not super engrossing, and the end leaves them feeling incomplete.

"...Tamlin: He has this underlying superiority complex, and it really bothered me how he criticized her as being uncultured but never truly did anything..." Read more

"...This is way too sexy and erotic for Young Adult literature."..." Read more

"...It was very superficial, and further proof that there wasn't much of substance to their "love."..." Read more

"...not meant to stump or be difficult to answer but it feels...a lackluster filler, almost...." Read more

This book rekindled my love for reading and reminded me how much I love fantasy.
5 out of 5 stars
This book rekindled my love for reading and reminded me how much I love fantasy.
A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J Maas - the book that rekindled my love for reading, reminded me how much I love fantasy and introduced me to romantasy…This book gave Beauty and the Beast vibes, until it didn’t… I was thrown for a loop with the twists and could not understand some characters. I also loved that while I did go and get the next book immediately, the story was finished enough that I didn’t feel completely lost. It was definitely the right book to read coming back into reading and fantasy and I will reread it more than once.If you, like me, are new here, love fantasy, haven’t read in a while and are just jumping back into the world of books then definitely read this book and then proceed to read the rest of the series because you will want to and you will love it.If you’re one of the awesome book people that have been recommending this book and series forever, then thank you!
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Shay
5.0 out of 5 stars Doesn’t deserve the hate
Reviewed in the United States on February 26, 2021
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Okay so... I might lost some of my favorite critics over this because I know a lot of you weren’t a fan of this book. And I have some pretty intense feelings about some of the biggest criticisms lmao. I will talk about some flaws with the book still, as no book is perfect. But for the most part I really loved it. There will be rants. I have ALOT to say. Sooo here we go before I lose my nerve lmao.

My main petty annoyance: the fact that tamlin uses his paws the same way a human uses hands even when he’s in beast form lol. There I said it. Now let’s move on to hopefully not my most controversial review ever. I feel like I’m supposed to hate MAAS and her writing. But I don’t. I really love what she did here.

Characters:
Feyre:
I really don’t get the hate. Maybe she gets worse later. Maybe. But people hate her in this book too and I don’t get why. She was meh to me. I admired her in some ways and hated her in others. I loved her heart, and how often she let it guide her even if it resulted in her ignoring everything anyone told her. Which yes- did annoy me sometimes. But it wasn’t that bad.

now we get to the fun part.

Tamlin and rhyes (similar thoughts on both)-
Oh my god. The reasons you guys hate this dude are absurd in this book. Every single thing I was told to look out for and that would start me into hating him was ridiculous. I genuinely believe you guys just don’t ship him and feyre so that makes him immediately sooo horrible. Same for the rhyes haters.

You guys have to stop inserting in a fantasy setting and acting like any of the decisions made are simple. Both of them are great in their own way- and both had feyres interest in mind in my opinion. The questionable things they do, because yes there are some...Are either for show to SAVE feyre and everyone else. It’s all so obviously calculated and here you guys are trying to critique it like they’re events that happened over tea in a totally normal world with nothing intense or life threatening going on around them. Just why.

I’m team Rhys just because I like him a little more- and I love the way he thinks and speaks. But I also love tamlin and am still rooting for him to be happy.

I think they’re both fleshed out brilliantly and have many layers that I can’t wait to uncover. They both have scars and they BOTH have really unfortunate situations that are eating away at them that make them who they are. I’m just saying... think about the alternative that could happen if they didn’t make some of their questionable choices.

They wouldn’t have done half the stuff they did for this one human... if they didn’t truly care.

Villain-

Well she’s like not very nice lol so of course I don’t like her and I’m not rooting for her but...idk I put her here because I did kind of have a problem with how stupid she seemed to be for someone who was supposed to be cunning. She let certain people get away with way too much, and didn’t seem to notice or care. It was strange because then she would just randomly turn into a brutal witch out of nowhere but then let certain things happen other times. I’m sure some of it was her calculating but... still. It seemed a little weak.

She’s bitter, brutal and interesting. The ring, will probably haunt my nightmares. She just wasn’t as developed.

Lucien-

I don’t want him with feyre but I just wanted to say... despite me liking tam and rhyes... Lucien will forever be my babe. I love him the most. He’s so complex and he’s been through so much.

He’s witty, intelligent, and overall just cares about people even when he pretends he doesn’t. I want nothing but greatness for him lol. His story is heart breaking as well.

The rest- this story is filled with intriguing, misunderstood, and terrifying creatures. No complaints there.

Her family- feyres family is on my poop list. But I don’t hate nesta even now as some of you seem to. Maybe I’m a mean bitter person... Idk.

The plot-

Like every plot it has both weak and strong points. I loved seeing the world unfold, and getting to see a good chunk of it before the action started.

I did think the twist with the masks and how convenient all of the events were was well... convenient....while it did lead to the most exciting parts, I felt like the point of it was kinda glossed over and the explanation for why things were how they are wasn’t too important to the story.

But it came over decently- and the ending wasn’t terrible. So I’m happy.

I still got the magical yet unsettling experience I wanted. And I can’t wait to see more of this world.

I really feel like it’s just the cool thing to hate maas and these books now. But I don’t see them as problematic as a lot of people seem to. I had an incredibly enjoyable time reading them, and I saw the reasons behind the words .

Think what you want about me because of that lol. I will not defend myself for not seeing the issues other people see. I will be continuing.
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Elle
5.0 out of 5 stars Good read!
Reviewed in the United States on July 2, 2024
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A Court of Thorns and Roses is a good read by Sarah J. Maas's. The book features a detailed and imaginative world, well-developed characters, and an engaging love story. While the pacing can be slow at times and some plot twists are predictable, the book's excellent world-building and character growth makes it a highly recommended book fantasy and romance book for me. Overall, the book introduces a fascinating world that I’m eager to explore in the rest of the series.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Good read!
Reviewed in the United States on July 2, 2024
A Court of Thorns and Roses is a good read by Sarah J. Maas's. The book features a detailed and imaginative world, well-developed characters, and an engaging love story. While the pacing can be slow at times and some plot twists are predictable, the book's excellent world-building and character growth makes it a highly recommended book fantasy and romance book for me. Overall, the book introduces a fascinating world that I’m eager to explore in the rest of the series.
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4.0 out of 5 stars The Beauty, the Beast and the Deranged
Reviewed in the United States on January 22, 2024
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At the beginning I thought this would be a simple beauty and the beast reconstructed tale in fairy land. Heck for while I even thought we would have our very own Gaston trying to storm the castle and free our female lead. Thankfully Maas took us further away from the original story, and delivered a flawed but strong minded female lead. Feyra taken away to fairyland for killing a fairy in the woods, is given a chance to pursue her true passions and find love. However, as she’s learned before nothing in the human lands or fairy realm is free. As we read further into the story we realize Feyra and Tamlin our Spring Fairy Lord can never have complete happiness when under a shadow of a curse. Throughout the course of the story we find out that various courts throughout fairy land have been enslaved. Tricked to be under the control of the vengeful fairy Amarantha. While Amarantha has her reasons for attaining power, nothing justifies her continued cruelty towards the fae. May contain spoilers, key moments I hated/loved ahead:

Nesta: I was so angry at the hurtful words that she said to our heroine at the beginning. Why criticize your younger sister that is literally putting food on your table? All that anger and hate, why could she not have shown some compassion and taught Feyra to read. Still their reunion was a tearjerker for me, to learn that she was the only one to have looked for Feyra. I’m glad that all the effort our heroine took to protect her family was not completely in vain. The father though..unforgivable.

Tamlin: He has this underlying superiority complex, and it really bothered me how he criticized her as being uncultured but never truly did anything about it. Maybe he also needed to heal from the curse and having to sacrifice his soldiers, but take Rhysand as a contrast. When Rhysand found out Feyra couldn’t read, he said he would have forced her to learn in the first few months. This is where it clicked for me, Tamlin may give her what she wants but not what she truly needs. Does he really care about her or is Feyra his distraction and prize. I thought Lucian would have been a better partner for Feyra.

Rhysand: I was left with one question, is he her true mate? The shocked reaction at the end to the book was too intriguing. I must say I went back and forth with this character. I knew he wasn’t all bad, after saving her during spring fest, and saying he doesn’t remember her face (as not to have the main lead tortured). Yet, I really found it cringeworthy on having our main lead drugged and forced to make a spectacle of herself. This was cruel and maybe he selected the better option considering the circumstances, but it was dehumanizing. He will need to do some serious groveling to get back on good graces.

Lucian: Now our one eyed pirate needs a spin-off, while he takes down the Autumn court. I found him utterly charming and hoping he was the true Fae High-Lord of the spring court. He came across genuine, with his dislike for the human guest and grudging acceptance. When it comes to characters like Lucian I’m always afraid the author will kill them off, as to not be a threat to a male lead. I’m was glad he was still standing by the end of the book.

Feyra: To have learned to hunt just to feed your ungrateful family, now this is a strong female lead. Feyra is loyal and needing love and care. It broke my heart for her to still think of a family that did not respect or care for her properly. The worse was when she lashed out due to her embarrassment of being illiterate. She is more that a few letters on a page. Feyra brought color, life, loyalty, strength, and love wherever she went. I wanted her to be happy, instead she choose to enslave herself in the attempt to free Tamlin. She loved him but Rhysand and Lucian demonstrated better care. I just think Feyra confuses loyalty and gratefulness for love. I’m not sure Tamlin deserved her.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing Story!
Reviewed in Canada on May 23, 2024
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This is such a well written and captivating story. The characters feel so complex with rich backstories that made me fall in love with them. Even characters I disliked at the beginning, started to grow on me when I understood their motivations. I thoroughly enjoyed the pacing and how well timed certain reveals were. This book kept me on the edge of my seat. Such a page turner!! I'm excited to read more!
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ana
5.0 out of 5 stars buenísimo!
Reviewed in Mexico on December 13, 2023
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No podía dejar de leer! Si te gusta HP, este te va a encantar. Fantasía más amor en un solo libro.
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geovana lima
5.0 out of 5 stars simplesmente perfeito.
Reviewed in Brazil on February 26, 2023
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eu adorei, igual a foto. é tão lindo que eu até chorei quando abri.
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Sayantani GD
5.0 out of 5 stars ACOTAR : Feyre and Tamlin
Reviewed in India on July 23, 2024
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The book came in OK condition. Packaging was again just a paper packet, no protectors for the book spine or edges . The delivery was fast.

Coming to the plot , ACOTAR is my first Sarah J Mass novel and I thoroughly enjoyed the story. The world building , the lore and the characters are all very interesting.

Feyre , Tamlin , Lucien , Rhysand , Amarantha all are well thought out characters in my opinion and the story is engaging and fun to read. ACOTAR is mildly spicy 🌶️.
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Sayantani GD
5.0 out of 5 stars ACOTAR : Feyre and Tamlin
Reviewed in India on July 23, 2024
The book came in OK condition. Packaging was again just a paper packet, no protectors for the book spine or edges . The delivery was fast.

Coming to the plot , ACOTAR is my first Sarah J Mass novel and I thoroughly enjoyed the story. The world building , the lore and the characters are all very interesting.

Feyre , Tamlin , Lucien , Rhysand , Amarantha all are well thought out characters in my opinion and the story is engaging and fun to read. ACOTAR is mildly spicy 🌶️.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Scolastico
Reviewed in Italy on July 22, 2024
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