A Court of Thorns and Roses

Bookseller recommendation

“A Court of Thorns and Roses (ACOTAR) is the start of the best-selling series by Sarah J Maas. The story is a loose retelling of the classic Beauty & the Beast as it follows a young human woman taken from the world she knows, but the plot quickly transforms into an enchanting adventure as readers are swept away to the faerie realms of Prythian. This first book in the series introduces integral characters as the heroine becomes unwillingly entwined in a political battle with powerful and dangerous creatures of the fae. This is a taster of what is yet to come and the rest of the series is full of intrigue, spice and a million twists and turns.”

— Rachel • Bookwyrm Bookshop

Bookseller recommendation

“Listening to this book via audio is a journey through a fantastical world full of fairies, beasts and humans. It has a definite Beauty and the Beast feeling about it. Sarah J Maas' writing style could be described as melodramatic and repetitive and at times it was but I also found it immersive and evocative and audio makes it all the more engaging. Far better to listen to than to read the book.”

— Sharron • Petronella's Bookstore

Bookseller recommendation

“Both fantasy novels explore relationships between humans and magical creatures. The characters are richly developed and both authors are masters at world building.”

— Beth • Bookmarks

Bookseller recommendation

“If I could only recommend one series to get you back into the wonderful genre of fantasy, THIS IS IT. ACOTAR deserves every little bit of hype it has received. I became obsessed with Feyre and her journey into a new life that she never thought possible. Witty, funny, and sexy, I highly recommend. ”

— Anna • Underground Books

Bookseller recommendation

“An epic start to a well-loved fantasy series, ACOTAR (as it is affectionately known amongst its fans) brings us into a world of High Fae, and a seemingly insignificant human just trying to get by. A fantastic read. ”

— Melanie • Devonport Bookshop