This introduction to Feyre’s character and human world was, at times, overly descriptive. If so, then this novel did provide a nice introduction to Feyre’s family. If not, then I wish less time was spent on them in this story. The family plays a smaller role in this story, but they are written as they will play a greater part later. Feyre takes responsibility to the keep the family afloat for her father and sisters, Nesta and Elain. The Archeron family used to rich before an unfortunate incident left them now in poverty.

The story begins by setting the scene for 19-years-old Feyre Archeron, a human, where the reader gains an insight into her home life, her family, and her hunting skills. Just like with Throne of Glass, it is too early in the series to tell which approach I enjoy more, so I will just need to read the rest of the series to find out. Unlike the Throne of Glass series which started with a higher focus on the assassin/action-type plot points before the romances took over, for me, this novel seemed to take the opposite approach where it was apparent the romance is the center. This story was good, but, so far, it is not amazing enough to be called a favorite. I’ll be curious how I’ll feel about the series when I finish.

Others feel this one doesn’t live up to the rest of the series and others like it the same or more.

There are many camps for this series among readers as some love it and some hate. A Court of Thorns and Roses (ACOTAR) is the first novel in the series of the same name.

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