A Court of Double Bill
To all who are reading this,
Welcome to another double whammy book overload. These books... I don't think there are enough words to describe how much I love them! I'm talking about A Court of Thorns and Roses and A Court of Mist and Fury, the first two books in the Court of series, written by Sarah J. Maas. Published in 2015 and 2016 respectively, the books blend fantasy, fairy tales, adventure and romance for the young adult market.
There may be spoilers.
A Court of Thorns and Roses - Blurb
Feyre is a huntress.
She thinks nothing of slaughtering a wolf to capture its prey. But, like all mortals, she fears what lingers mercilessly beyond the forest. And she will learn that taking the life of a magical creature comes at a high price...
Imprisoned in an enchanted court in her enemy's kingdom, Feyre is free to roam but forbidden to escape. Her captor's body bears the scars of fighting, and his face is always masked - but his piercing stare draws her ever closer. As Feyre's feelings for Tamlin begin to burn through every warning she's been told about his kind, an ancient, wicked shadow grows.
Feyre must find a way to break a spell, or lose her heart forever.
I had bought the first book on Kindle when it was first released, but when I came across a pristine copy in a charity shop for £1.50, I couldn't resist picking it up. I had really enjoyed the Throne of Glass series from Sarah J. Maas, and this series was another that had me hooked, crying and feeling a little hot under the collar.
The cover is simply gorgeous. It's a passionate red (for roses), whilst silver and pale thin thorns snake over the lettering, and over our heroine, Feyre. She is a brunette on the cover with an elegant, Gothic dress that makes her look deadly, especially with swirling black tattoos up her arm.
The novel follows Feyre as she fights for survival in the woods. Taking full responsibility for the family following the death of her mother, Feyre hunts to put food on the table for her disabled father and two sisters. Whilst hunting a deer, Feyre takes down a large wolf and returns to her village. It isn't long before her door is knocked down and a horrific beast is ready to kill her, for murdering a member of the Fae court. Feyre is instead given a choice - death, or to join the beast in his enchanted court for the remainder of her life.
In the lands of the High Fae, Feyre learns that her host is a High Lord, Tamlin. Gradually, the pair begin to get close together to the happiness of Autumn court member Lucien, and servant Alis. And then, Feyre learns what it means to lose her heart and she learns a terrible truth...
The novel definitely roots itself in the fantasy world, with terrible creatures and fantastical magic. It also works well with the blended mix of Beauty and the Beast - could this be like a tale as old as time?
If the romance elements are anything to go by, then yes! If you have read the book, you might be interested to know that the Calanmai Great Rite scenes are some of my favourites, barring those with dark stranger, Rhysand.
The drama and adventure that builds showcases the talent of the author, and Feyre is a force to be reckoned with.
I was left wanting more when I finished!
A Court of Mist and Fury - Blurb
Feyre is immortal.
After rescuing her lover Tamlin from a wicked Faire Queen, she returns to the Spring Court possessing the powers of the High Fae. But Feyre cannot forget the terrible deeds she performed to save Tamlin's people - nor the bargain she made with Rhysand, High Lord of the feared Night Court.
As Feyre is drawn ever deeper into Rhysand's dark web of politics and passion, war is looming and an evil far greater than any queen threatens to destroy everything Feyre has fought for. She must confront her past, embrace her gifts and decide her fate.
She must surrender her heart to heal a world torn in two.
A similar cover to its predecessor, A Court of Mist and Fury is blue, and its silver and pale thorns continue to twist, but less so. In fact, the cover is dominated by another vision of Feyre in another Gothic black dress, although this looks more like battle armour from the breastplate design. Her hair whips aside, as if she in control, with power. No - the design showcases how powerful she is and can be.
Picking up after the events of A Court of Thorns and Roses, Feyre is having trouble adjusting to life as a High Fae and getting control of her powers. She is also struggling with the death toll that rose around her after her time Under the Mountain with the evil queen. She finds herself doubting her relationship with Tamlin and on her wedding day, she freezes completely. Enter Rhysand and his promise - that she will spend two weeks with him every month (a bargain that was made during the events of the first book).
As Feyre begins her new journey and upholding the bargain, she finds turmoil at every turn and soon she finds herself living at Rhysand's Night Court with him, and his friends, away from Tamlin. Feyre learns that war is coming and that she can play an important part in it. And so she begins to train, to learn how to use her powers, and how to repair a heart.
It's refreshing to see a whole new world (pardon the Disney pun) in this novel, and we see more of the country with exotic locations, dark and dangerous Courts, as well as a city loved and respected by all. It is a place that isn't as bad as others would have it made out.
Although the writing style remains the same, I would say that this was even better than before. The adventure deepens, mystery is abound as is romance, and love, between characters.
That being said, the romance aspect is hardly what I would call a love-triangle. It's well crafted, clever and actually makes the world of sense to me. And it still works if we compare it to Beauty and the Beast from varying perspectives.
The ending was... I was completely knocked for six. I didn't expect the ending, I was left in awe, and I can't believe I have to wait for the third book.
You can find Sarah J. Maas on the Internet in the following places:
Facebook
Twitter
Website
Pinterest
Instagram
Tumblr
Blog
Yours, with eternal ink,
Zoe
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Currently reading: Ruin and Rising by Leigh Bardugo
Welcome to another double whammy book overload. These books... I don't think there are enough words to describe how much I love them! I'm talking about A Court of Thorns and Roses and A Court of Mist and Fury, the first two books in the Court of series, written by Sarah J. Maas. Published in 2015 and 2016 respectively, the books blend fantasy, fairy tales, adventure and romance for the young adult market.
There may be spoilers.
A Court of Thorns and Roses - BlurbFeyre is a huntress.
She thinks nothing of slaughtering a wolf to capture its prey. But, like all mortals, she fears what lingers mercilessly beyond the forest. And she will learn that taking the life of a magical creature comes at a high price...
Imprisoned in an enchanted court in her enemy's kingdom, Feyre is free to roam but forbidden to escape. Her captor's body bears the scars of fighting, and his face is always masked - but his piercing stare draws her ever closer. As Feyre's feelings for Tamlin begin to burn through every warning she's been told about his kind, an ancient, wicked shadow grows.
Feyre must find a way to break a spell, or lose her heart forever.
I had bought the first book on Kindle when it was first released, but when I came across a pristine copy in a charity shop for £1.50, I couldn't resist picking it up. I had really enjoyed the Throne of Glass series from Sarah J. Maas, and this series was another that had me hooked, crying and feeling a little hot under the collar.
The cover is simply gorgeous. It's a passionate red (for roses), whilst silver and pale thin thorns snake over the lettering, and over our heroine, Feyre. She is a brunette on the cover with an elegant, Gothic dress that makes her look deadly, especially with swirling black tattoos up her arm.
The novel follows Feyre as she fights for survival in the woods. Taking full responsibility for the family following the death of her mother, Feyre hunts to put food on the table for her disabled father and two sisters. Whilst hunting a deer, Feyre takes down a large wolf and returns to her village. It isn't long before her door is knocked down and a horrific beast is ready to kill her, for murdering a member of the Fae court. Feyre is instead given a choice - death, or to join the beast in his enchanted court for the remainder of her life.
In the lands of the High Fae, Feyre learns that her host is a High Lord, Tamlin. Gradually, the pair begin to get close together to the happiness of Autumn court member Lucien, and servant Alis. And then, Feyre learns what it means to lose her heart and she learns a terrible truth...
The novel definitely roots itself in the fantasy world, with terrible creatures and fantastical magic. It also works well with the blended mix of Beauty and the Beast - could this be like a tale as old as time?
If the romance elements are anything to go by, then yes! If you have read the book, you might be interested to know that the Calanmai Great Rite scenes are some of my favourites, barring those with dark stranger, Rhysand.
The drama and adventure that builds showcases the talent of the author, and Feyre is a force to be reckoned with.
I was left wanting more when I finished!
A Court of Mist and Fury - BlurbFeyre is immortal.
After rescuing her lover Tamlin from a wicked Faire Queen, she returns to the Spring Court possessing the powers of the High Fae. But Feyre cannot forget the terrible deeds she performed to save Tamlin's people - nor the bargain she made with Rhysand, High Lord of the feared Night Court.
As Feyre is drawn ever deeper into Rhysand's dark web of politics and passion, war is looming and an evil far greater than any queen threatens to destroy everything Feyre has fought for. She must confront her past, embrace her gifts and decide her fate.
She must surrender her heart to heal a world torn in two.
A similar cover to its predecessor, A Court of Mist and Fury is blue, and its silver and pale thorns continue to twist, but less so. In fact, the cover is dominated by another vision of Feyre in another Gothic black dress, although this looks more like battle armour from the breastplate design. Her hair whips aside, as if she in control, with power. No - the design showcases how powerful she is and can be.
Picking up after the events of A Court of Thorns and Roses, Feyre is having trouble adjusting to life as a High Fae and getting control of her powers. She is also struggling with the death toll that rose around her after her time Under the Mountain with the evil queen. She finds herself doubting her relationship with Tamlin and on her wedding day, she freezes completely. Enter Rhysand and his promise - that she will spend two weeks with him every month (a bargain that was made during the events of the first book).
As Feyre begins her new journey and upholding the bargain, she finds turmoil at every turn and soon she finds herself living at Rhysand's Night Court with him, and his friends, away from Tamlin. Feyre learns that war is coming and that she can play an important part in it. And so she begins to train, to learn how to use her powers, and how to repair a heart.
It's refreshing to see a whole new world (pardon the Disney pun) in this novel, and we see more of the country with exotic locations, dark and dangerous Courts, as well as a city loved and respected by all. It is a place that isn't as bad as others would have it made out.
Although the writing style remains the same, I would say that this was even better than before. The adventure deepens, mystery is abound as is romance, and love, between characters.
That being said, the romance aspect is hardly what I would call a love-triangle. It's well crafted, clever and actually makes the world of sense to me. And it still works if we compare it to Beauty and the Beast from varying perspectives.
The ending was... I was completely knocked for six. I didn't expect the ending, I was left in awe, and I can't believe I have to wait for the third book.
You can find Sarah J. Maas on the Internet in the following places:
Website
Tumblr
Blog
Yours, with eternal ink,
Zoe
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Currently reading: Ruin and Rising by Leigh Bardugo
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