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Hof van Doorns en Rozen Cadeaubox

(A Court of Thorns and Roses #1-3)

Sarah J. Maas (Goodreads Author)

4.71 · Rating details · 1,292 ratings · 50 reviews

Hof van doorns en rozen / Hof van mist en woede / Hof van vleugels en verwoesting

Het bos waarin de negentienjarige Feyre woont is in de lange wintermaanden een koude, sombere plek. Haar overlevingskansen en die van haar familie berusten op haar vermogen om te jagen. Wanneer ze een hert ziet dat opgejaagd wordt door een wolf kan ze de verleiding niet weerstaan om te vechten ...more

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Jul 31, 2018 Naomi rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

Shelves: magic, dragons-fairies-and-all-that, tattooed-and-pierced, alpha-males, all-kinds-of-shapeshifters, mes-coups-de-coeur

This trilogy was everything. I didn't want to write a review for each individual book because I was so engrossed in this series, I bought all three books and read them all back to back.

It all started when one of my friend told me to read A Court of Thorns and Roses, I didn't want to because I don't read YA often and also because I don't like love triangles. Turns out, this series is definitely not YA and doesn't really have a love triangle either. I gave it a shot after my friend harassed me fo This trilogy was everything. I didn't want to write a review for each individual book because I was so engrossed in this series, I bought all three books and read them all back to back.

It all started when one of my friend told me to read A Court of Thorns and Roses, I didn't want to because I don't read YA often and also because I don't like love triangles. Turns out, this series is definitely not YA and doesn't really have a love triangle either. I gave it a shot after my friend harassed me for weeks and I will be eternally grateful to her for making me read this incredible series.

Sarah J. Maas has a way with words, this world she created is intricate, beautiful, exciting, surprising, inspiring, unique. I could go on and on. I'm a sucker for fantasy romance, even more so when it's not YA and I had all that with ACOTAR, ACOMAF and ACOWAR. Yes, I'll say it again, this series is NOT YA, I don't know why some people think that but it sure isn't, the sex scenes are detailed (to my utter delight), the characters are not teenagers (Feyre is the youngest and is 19 at the very beginning), they're all mature adults. So, not a young adult book.

I crave more. This is what I'm feeling right now, I crave more of these characters and this universe. The first book makes for an amazing introduction, Feyre is still human and naive about a lot of things, we don't really meet the real Rhysand either until the second book. ACOTAR is more about Feyre's growth, her introduction to the fae's world. ACOMAF and ACOWAR are more about her finally finding her true self, understand herself and making hard choices.

I loved all three books. The last one is definitely my favorite but I can absolutely say that this series is one of my favorite series of all time. All three books met my expectations and more, they made my heart soar, they made me happy, I felt everything a human being can feel, I laughed, cheered, cried, raged, despaired, loved, I lived through them.

It's rare to find a series where each book only gets better and better. Usually the first one is amazing and then the other two are a bit less, but, it wasn't the case with A Court of Thorns and Roses, the first one blew me away, the second one tore me to pieces, put me back together and broke me again and the third one did all that and more.

I am looking forward to read about Cassian and Nesta, Lucien, Azriel, Elain, Mor, Amren and all the other secondary characters. I can't wait to finally peek inside their minds. I can't wait to see more of Feyre and Rhys, now that they got their happy ending, I'd love to see them have a family. I could honestly read an entire book of all of them just living their best lives, no wars, no bad guys, just them and their up and downs. That's how much I love these characters.

This trilogy will stay with me for a long time, rooted in my heart, in my mind. That, right there, is why I read. This feeling of happiness, feeling like I've made new friends even if they're not real, feeling like I'm living a thousands different lives all at once, all because of a book. ...more

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Apr 24, 2018 Shara K rated it did not like it · review of another edition

The greatest love triangle in this entire series is between Sarah J. Maas, em dashes, and unlikable characters.

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Jun 13, 2017 Lauren rated it really liked it · review of another edition

Overall: ~4.7 Stars

A Court of Thorns and Roses (A Court of Thorns and Roses #1) - 4.5 Stars
Feyre, the provider for her family, has spent her life fearing the Fae on the other side of the wall. She has heard the gruesome stories but when faced with a decision that could feed her family she takes it. That decision brings on the full force of the Fae when Tamlin takes her in retribution for killing one of his own. But Tamlin is not exactly what Feyre is expecting and neither is the world she now fi Overall: ~4.7 Stars

A Court of Thorns and Roses (A Court of Thorns and Roses #1) - 4.5 Stars
Feyre, the provider for her family, has spent her life fearing the Fae on the other side of the wall. She has heard the gruesome stories but when faced with a decision that could feed her family she takes it. That decision brings on the full force of the Fae when Tamlin takes her in retribution for killing one of his own. But Tamlin is not exactly what Feyre is expecting and neither is the world she now finds herself in.

I was surprising blown away by this book. I am not a huge lover of reading about fairies but I was enthralled with this story. I absolutely loved the characters and their heartfelt, 'real' interactions. I got the world, I could see it in my mind and I felt like I was experiencing the story right along with Feyre

A Court of Mist and Fury (A Court of Thorns and Roses #2) - 5 Stars
Feyre survived the last enemy but the consequences of her decisions are now catching up with her. Though she is no longer human, her emotion still are and they are in turmoil in more ways than one. Torn between facing what she had to do under the mountain to free the Fae and the man she loved, she now has to deal with all of those feelings and turns to the one person no one expects.

Definitely going on my favorites list! If I thought I was blown away by the first one, this one surpassed it! There was so much build up and tension between the characters. I loved how to the story took a turn that I was not expecting from the last one. (view spoiler)

A Court of Wings and Ruin (A Court of Thorns and Roses #3) - 4.5 Stars

As Feyre returns to the Spring Court she finds her deception and information gathering harder then expected. With the threat looming, her very enemy practically comes knocking at the door. When trust is something that is hard to give, the battle might be that much harder to win.

Out of the three books so far this was the most emotional one for me. I got to know all of the characters and connect with them. I did not want any of their stories to end. One thing that really bugged me was (view spoiler) ...more

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Jul 01, 2017 Siobhan rated it really liked it · review of another edition

I picked up A Court of Thorns and Roses prior to picking up Throne of Glass, and in all honesty I favour this series. Throne of Glass is a decent enough read, but my level of enjoyment was much higher with A Court of Thorns and Roses. With A Court of Thorns and Roses I was overly eager to get my hands on the next read, whereas with Throne of Glass I can amble along without worrying too much about grabbing the next book instantly.

Whist I enjoyed A Court of Thorns and Roses, it’s not one of my all ...more

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May 19, 2020 Bobo's Book Bank rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

Shelves: suspense-romance, hot-alpha, slow-burn, strong-heroine, paranormal, swoony-romance, bad-boy, opposites-attract, older-man-younger-woman, new-adult

A Court of Thorns and Roses is a trilogy set in the Fae world of Prythian. I'll review all three together and I'll really try not to give spoilers!

The Players
*Feyre Archeron: a human who kills a Fae and ends up embroiled in the fantastical world of Prythian for punishment
*Tamlin: High Lord of the Summer Court. He captures Feyre and imprisons her for the death of his friend
*Rhysand: High Lord of the Night Court. He helps Feyre escape Under the Mountain, strongest and most feared High Lord
*Lucia ...more

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Feb 24, 2020 navami rated it liked it · review of another edition

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Aug 01, 2017 M.M. Paquin rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

I thought this series was amazing. I read the first two books and pre-ordered the third months before it was released. Rarely do I find a series that can hold me captive from beginning to end the way that ACOTAR did. Thank you for letting me into your world! I had a blast.

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Feb 13, 2020 Aniko (Bookaholicqueen) rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

wow. Just wow. Sarah has created an amazing series so much so that it is my favorite out of all the books i have read! I could not put down this series it was so well written. I am completely obsessed over this series and i'm recommending it to everyone!

The love and pain and shock and dedication in this series is amazing. Every part leaves you wanting more!! ...more

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Jul 05, 2017 Jennifer rated it it was ok · review of another edition

Suriel: Oh No! It looks like I've been captured by Feyre Cursebreaker!
Feyre: why are you talking about? I didn't-
Suriel: OH DEAR. What do you want to know this time?
Feyre: Suri-
Suriel:
Feyre:
Suriel: :) ...more

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May 19, 2018 Lou J rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

Reading again for the third time so I can read the latest, Court of Frost & Starlight. Could never get bored of these. Not read anything like them so glad for the recommendation!

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Oct 07, 2019 R. L. Carlo rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

Official Rating:
5/5 stars 🌟

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Jan 02, 2020 Courtney Huchton rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

You get so much detail and a real understanding to every character. You feel everything. Your pain her pain, her struggles and understanding, desire and love! Best series.

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Jul 19, 2020 Bella rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

Shelves: favorites

One of my favourite series, hands down! I could not put it down. Utterly in love with the characters as are most, and will always go back to reading.

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Apr 15, 2018 Erin (Undercover Binge Reader) rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

I read the first book in this series back in October 2017, instantly downloaded the second book on my kindle, and then I couldn’t compel myself to read it. Which is not a good sign for me since I typically binge read through series so I figured if after the first one I wasn’t jumping for the second one that maybe it wasn’t for me. But after reaching out to booklandia, I decided I would give the second book a try, especially since I’d already downloaded it. And I’m SO happy I did. This is definit I read the first book in this series back in October 2017, instantly downloaded the second book on my kindle, and then I couldn’t compel myself to read it. Which is not a good sign for me since I typically binge read through series so I figured if after the first one I wasn’t jumping for the second one that maybe it wasn’t for me. But after reaching out to booklandia, I decided I would give the second book a try, especially since I’d already downloaded it. And I’m SO happy I did. This is definitely a book series that I would read again despite how long they are. I binge read the second and third books in about 2-3 days this past week. Which is saying something considering the last book is about 700 pages.

This is a new adult fantasy book, it takes place in a world where the humans and fae are separated from each other by a magic wall that is meant to keep each other out. Feyre is our main character, she lives in poverty with her two sisters and crippled depressed father in a small cabin and she has to hunt to keep her family surviving. One day she kills a wolf fae in the woods and as punishment is taken by another fae, Tamlin, to live beyond the wall as payment for the fae life she’s killed. From here we are treated to a bit of a beauty and the beast trope. We learn that there is a curse on Tamlin’s people and basically all the fae are being subjected to an evil queen’s rule. Feyre tries to save the day and some real dark things happen. We get somewhat of a happily ever after with the first book and I think that’s why I wasn’t so compelled to read the second. But when you do, the second book turns the first book basically on its head and the series gets SO much better. I feel like it was kind of a risk for Maas to write the series this way because truthfully all the super good parts are really in the second two books, and actually the first book is even improved with the knowledge and perspective you get from the second book. And that’s not to say the first book isn’t good because it is, but you don’t realize how much you were missing all these really important and satisfying parts of the story until they are revealed in the second book. (Definitely compels you to reread too!)

The world building is well done and grows throughout the series as we explore more parts of it through Feyre’s POV. Most of the time is spent in the Fae world across the wall and you are introduced to the various seasonal and solar courts and players. Feyre struggles with some PTSD and depression throughout the series which I think was well portrayed and appropriate for the trials she experiences and didn’t make her character seem weak or annoying.

The character development in the books in fantastic. Feyre really grows and changes through the series again in a way that feels appropriate to her experiences and her personality/disposition. She doesn’t play damsel in distress and you learn what an incredible bad ass she is. More characters are introduced in the second and third books and the world feels fuller and more alive than in the first book, and we get a better sense of friends and family. Maas peels away the layers of each character in a way that is subtle and believable.

Maas also subtly and gracefully shifts our focus to the supporting characters in a way that sets you up for a natural transition of wanting more about their stories in future installments without feeling forced or tarnishing your investment in or taking away your focus from the main couple’s relationship.

The stakes are high, the romance is hot and steamy, and the characters are ones you don’t want to leave.

Absolutely recommend, will reread.

5 stars. ...more

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Apr 19, 2020 Jen rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

Shelves: features-fae, genre-fantasy, favorites, owned-paper, features-shifters, read-in-2020, features-misc-supes-mythos, stars-5-outstanding-or-amazing, reviewed, features-werewolves-wolf-shifters

I was surprised by how much I loved this trilogy. I'm so glad I bought it, because I imagine I'll want to reread it many times in the future!

Here's when I read the books and a short review of each:

1. A Court of Thorns and Roses, 419 pages. Read April 9-12, 2020. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
I love this story. It's so exciting. This time through it, though, I did not cry in Chapter 16 and also couldn't remember why I cried in Chapter 16 on my first read of it. But I did cry in Chapter 17 when Feyre "let go." 😭

I didn't l ...more

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Nov 21, 2020 Jennifer Claire rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

********* SPOILERS *************

I decided to write one review for this series rather than an individual review for each one. While I have read this series gradually from it’s initial release date back in 2015 and have a current countdown for A Court of Silver Flames, I feel one review is the best suited.

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

I look at this series as a whole and while I absolutely adore every installment, the real reason I love this s ********* SPOILERS *************

I decided to write one review for this series rather than an individual review for each one. While I have read this series gradually from it’s initial release date back in 2015 and have a current countdown for A Court of Silver Flames, I feel one review is the best suited.

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

I look at this series as a whole and while I absolutely adore every installment, the real reason I love this series is the unfolding of the plotline. The way Maas has woven her plot through this series so precisely, just really blows my mind to be honest.

I love the way Sarah develops Feyre’s character and the continuation of that growth across this series. Maas throws so many different obstacles at Feyre which lead to some harrowing experiences which inevitably make Feyre the strong, powerful character she is known to be by readers today.

"Be glad of your human heart, Feyre. Pity those who don't feel anything at all.”

Sarah does not shy away from difficult topics and in this series explores abusive relationships, mental illness, love, loss, family, friends and so, so much more. I think the Maas can write about each and everyone of these aspects in such a respectful way and by staying so true to each one just shows how talented she truly is. I have loved her writing from her first Throne of Glass book and with every new book I just fall more in love with it. But what stands out to me in this series is the way Maas explores Feyres character and the way she documents how Ferye deals with everything thrown at her. Moreover, how Sarah shines light on the strength of friends and how in some instances they are more family than blood.

“To the people who look at the stars and wish, Rhys."
Rhys clinked his glass against mine. “To the stars who listen— and the dreams that are answered.”

Now to the plot. From book one the reader is aware that while humans and fae remain separate by a physical boundary that it is inevitable that boundary will collapse. Sooner rather than later. The way in which Maas builds her plot is so natural that it flows like water in a river. If that makes sense… it could not have been done better. Furthermore the development of Feyre and how she becomes the High Lady of the night court -not something I could ever have guessed would have happened in book one, could not have been done better.

“I am broken and healing, but every piece of my heart belong to you.”

I have tried to sum up my thoughts of this series without giving too many spoilers, although there is one or too. (Sorry!) But I have nothing more to say other than, this series is a prime example of why I love reading to the extent I do. This is my favourite series and I am immensely interested in how Sarah is going to explore Nesta’s character and experience with mental illness in A Court of Silver Flames. ...more

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May 08, 2020 probooknerd rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

Shelves: ya

My rating is really 4.5 stars

This series was recommended to me by my daughter. I had never read very much YA or fantasy, so I did not expect to like it as much as I did.

Pros: Overall, this is an incredibly engrossing book series and I ended up binge-reading all of them. The characters are well written and the world that Maas creates is extremely vivid. The story is so compelling and it really never lets up.

Cons: A few of the characters are pretty unlikeable (and not the ones that are supposed t ...more

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Mar 17, 2019 Ellie rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

Shelves: epic-af, who-said-couple-goals

I admit I had a rough start with the first book of the series. After leaving my heart, my dreams and hopes buried in ‘thrones of glass’ my expectations for ‘ACOTAR’ were so out of this world I felt like someone had dumped a bucket of iced water and was left completely empty. I hated the first chapters. I was not enamored with it. Before I gave up. I had to detox for a few days. And Oh boy I was so wrong. So frigging wrong. ‘Court of thorns and roses’ was everything and anything. Mega plot. The w ...more

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Apr 16, 2019 Suzanne rated it liked it · review of another edition

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Nov 05, 2019 Hannah rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

Shelves: emotionally-wonderful, mind-blown-didn-t-see-it-coming

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Jan 09, 2021 ToAllTheBooksILove rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

When I first started reading this series, I truly didn't think I would be able to get into it and then all of a sudden, the rug was pulled out from underneath me and I was absolutely blown away by this incredible world.

These characters have such a special place in my heart. I loved learning about a new world and being able to picture this incredible creativity that this author made right in front of my eyes. I devoured this entire series in just 5 days and I wouldn't trade that time for anythin ...more

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Feb 10, 2019 Natasha Rajan rated it liked it · review of another edition

Honestly, I loved the Throne of Glass series and it’s writing and storyline (apart from perhaps the first novel) so was excited to read another series by the same author. Unfortunately, this series did not live up to the other one. The first novel, as the author has stated, is basically a copy of Beauty and the Beast and is extremely predictable. Although more creative concepts and character development come in later novels, I found myself not particularly interested in the storyline.

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Dec 28, 2020 Arya rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

Her cinematic writing style. The way she absorbs us in. The characters. I want to belong to Night Court. RHYS AND FEYRE FOREVER AND EVER. I first when I read it Rhys seemed a bit scary. But slowly I fell in love. And now I can't get him off my head. But I'm more than happy to have him. I was on the edge on the seat the entire time. I owe it to my bestie for making me read it, saying it is worth it. It would have been a significant loss if I hadn't. Can't wait for A Court of Silver Flames. ...more

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May 15, 2020 Sh.Ifa rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

this was the first book I read from j maas. an amazing, unpredictable, romantic, fantasy story. this book is perfect for you if you are looking for something with a confident, cunning and beautiful heroine.

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Jun 06, 2020 Michelle Pretorius rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

I honestly loved this trilogy! Would definitely recommend to anyone who loves romance, fantasy and a female hero who is badass!!!! These books keep you engaged and on the tip of your seat. I spent almost every waking minute reading.

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Jan 10, 2018 Maria Karamintzou rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

Epic cannot fully describe those amazing novels!

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May 05, 2018 Charlotte rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

No words for how amazing these books are- the romance, the adventure, the story- everything just sucks you into the world of fae and your will finish reading wanting more!!!!

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Aug 17, 2018 Laura rated it really liked it · review of another edition

Good, quick read, crossover series

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Aug 06, 2019 Amberjane Robertson rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

My favourite series of all time can't say anything more. It is beyond perfect xx ...more

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Nov 20, 2019 Denise rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

Favourite series ever! I keep thinking back to it and wanting to reread it all the time!!

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Sarah J. Maas is the #1 New York Times and internationally bestselling author of the Crescent City, A Court of Thorns and Roses, and the Throne of Glass series. Her books have sold more than twelve million copies and are published in thirty-seven languages. A New York native, Sarah lives in Philadelphia with her husband, son, and dog. To find out more, visit sarahjmaas.com or follow @therealsjmaas ...more