A Court of Thorns and Roses Trilogy by Sarah J. Mass - Reading from 'A Court of Thorns and Roses (A Court of Thorns and Roses #1)' from September 1st 2019

[Kinsey]

Finally getting back to this book
Chapter 2
(view spoiler)[ I thought that since she was so considerate of her family, that meant they were actually good people. Nope. Her sisters are useless and spoiled. Her father is just useless. I get that he is injured but he could at least control his daughters' attitudes. No one cared that she was leaving. I hope they all starve. (hide spoiler)]

[Courtney]

Chapter 18 (view spoiler)[ Poor Lucien! His family sucks. (hide spoiler)]

[Kinsey]

Chapter 7
(view spoiler)[ I'm still not sure how I feel about Tamlin. He is pretty gruff but doesn't seem to want to harm Feyre other than removing her from her family, which I think would be relief for her more than anything else. I hope there are more details about what goes on outside his home and how they actually live. (hide spoiler)]

[Courtney]

Chapter 22 (view spoiler)[ Yep! Still team Tamlin and Feyre! (hide spoiler)]

[Tiera]

I'd like to join up for book 2 when you guys get there!

[Courtney]

Okay :) it will probably be sometime next week.

[Kinsey]

Chapter 13
(view spoiler)[ I was dumb enough to think her father would come for her. Silly. Why would he if he is getting everything he needs already? There are definite Beauty and the Beast vibes, and it wasn't until I searched that I realized it is a loose retelling. I thought she was just copying, which I guess is sort of the same thing. I really wish we could have read how Tamlin killed the Bogge. I am liking Lucien more, and I didn't expect too. Kind of wish the story would move along quicker. (hide spoiler)]

[Courtney]

Ashley wrote: "Chapter 13
[spoilers removed]"

(view spoiler)[ I believed he came for her as well the first time I read it, and felt the same way you did. I hate that her family is so horrible to her. (hide spoiler)]

[Maddie]

Responding to your updates.

@Courtney: (view spoiler)[Yes I agree! I'm still Team Feyrin. The way she talks about Feyre's feelings and experiences in this book leaves me with no doubt in my mind! He really does care about her even though he is a pig sometimes (hide spoiler)]

@Ashley: Are you reading this for the first time? :D
(view spoiler)[Yeah retellings are basically copies, no need to think of anything original for themselves XD Although this just gets crazy. I also love Lucien! Favourite character in this whole series. (hide spoiler)]

[Maddie]

I just woke up this morning and read for 2 hours XD From 27% - 61%.

Chapter 29 (view spoiler)[I'd really hate to be in Feyre's position, knowing that he loves her and she loves him, but him still sending her away for an indeterminate amount of time. I'd go actually crazy thinking about him. And what's the point of even sending her away if he wants her to stay... I know he wants to protect her but that's just never made sense to me.

I still adored the description of the starlight pond, and I love the settings, all of the amazing forest scenes <3 (hide spoiler)]

[Kinsey]

@Maddison Yep, I was in college for 5 for years studying English (so much reading!) and missed most of the popular books in favor of the classics. I loved them, but now I get to play catch up with some fun reading.

[Maddie]

Oh wow how amazing! :D I'm so happy to experience it with you for the first time! :o

Where are you up to?

[Kinsey]

@Maddison (view spoiler)[ I just finished the part where he kills the Naga and offers to write her letters. (hide spoiler)]

[Courtney]

I didnt read any today because I thought you had to catch up Maddie! Looks like its my turn. Lol its 2:30 am here though so I will catch up after I get some sleep :)

[Maddie]

@Ashley: Oh right! Keep it up! How're you finding it so far?

@Courtney: Yeah sorry XD I just picked it up after waking up and read for hours. I also thought you said you'd finish the other day definitely, so I just kind of kept going. I would've stopped, I didn't realise sorry!
Had such a great day! Also gives me a little time to catch up with other things.

[Courtney]

Its okay Maddie :) No big deal :)

[Heather]

Are y’all going to read ACOFAS too?

[Kinsey]

@Maddison I really like it. I've never read a story like this one before, it is very unique.
Chapter 19
(view spoiler)[ Poor Lucien. I feel so bad for him. His family sounds so cruel. Tamlin's isn't much better. I hope we get to find out what happens during this festival, Fire Night. He made it sound so mysterious. (hide spoiler)]

[Kinsey]

Half of chapter 20
(view spoiler)[ Please tell me the Great Rite isn't what I think it is. (hide spoiler)]

[Courtney]

Chapter 33 (view spoiler)[ The Attor still sounds creepy as heck! (hide spoiler)]

[Courtney]

Chapter 34 (view spoiler)[ Amarantha is such a bitch! (hide spoiler)]

[Courtney]

Chapter 36 I remember this is when I really got into this book. (view spoiler)[ that worm sounds just as creepy as all the other animals/creatures in the fairy world (hide spoiler)]

[Courtney]

Chapter 37 (view spoiler)[ Ugh! I really dont like Rhysand. Maybe thats why I really couldnt get into book two. (hide spoiler)]

[Courtney]

Chapter 45 (view spoiler)[ Amarantha dead! (hide spoiler)]

[Courtney]

Finished
(view spoiler)[ Why do I not remember her becoming High Fae? (hide spoiler)]

[Courtney]

I will probably start on Wednesday :)

[Maddie]

Okay sounds great Courtney, a few days' break :)

[Maddie]

Heather wrote: "Are y’all going to read ACOFAS too?"

I'll be reading Acofas! Although who knows when we'll get to it, making our way through the series

[Kinsey]

Chapter 26
(view spoiler)[ Well, now I'm sad she has to go. They totally went and flipped the story on me. Rhysand is horrid and I hope Tamlin rips him up. And oh, did they get steamy. (hide spoiler)]

[Maddie]

Oh yes the next books are even more steamy

[Courtney]

Maddison wrote: "Oh yes the next books are even more steamy"

Not up to where I read. Maybe I disnt give it enough of a chance. Lol

[Maddie]

They do get there, promise!

[Courtney]

I will start the next one in the next couple days. So that might keep me going lol

[Maddie]

Yay! I need to get through Smoke Thieves and actually finish Acotar..

[Shae]

10% (view spoiler)[ I can’t believe how feyre has to pretty much explain to her father how to survive without her. And for him to tell her to never return, I know that he was saying she was better then then and their place, but it would still hurt her for her father to
Say that. (hide spoiler)]

[Maddie]

Shae wrote: "
10% (view spoiler)[I can’t believe how feyre has to pretty much explain to her father how to survive without her. And for him to tell her to never return, I know ..." (hide spoiler)]

(view spoiler)[She does so much for her family, and they don't even say thank you. (hide spoiler)]

[Shae]

37% (view spoiler)[ I forgot about the king of Hybern, like I remember him but forgot he was mentioned in acotar.

It’s so sad about the fairie and it’s wings! That broken my heart. Who took them again? Or is that not mentioned? He kept saying “she”, so I feel like it’s that evil lady in the books (forget her name). But don’t know if she is in the story yet. (hide spoiler)]

[Courtney]

Shae wrote: "
37% (view spoiler)[I forgot about the king of Hybern, like I remember him but forgot he was mentioned in acotar.

It’s so sad about the fairie and it’s wings! Th..." (hide spoiler)]

I do believe it was (view spoiler)[ Amarantha, and she does show up towards the end of the story. (hide spoiler)]

[Maddie]

Yeah it was

[Aly]

ch 12 (view spoiler)[ It's fun to pick up on clues, now that I know how the story goes. Nesta is so terrible to Feyre, I really don't like her. I want the plot to hurry up lol (hide spoiler)]
ch 24 (view spoiler)[ Rhys, sigh. It is cute that Feyre and Tamlin are getting closer and him teaching her to read is sweet. (hide spoiler)]
ch 35 (view spoiler)[ I don't think it's fair for anyone to blame Feyre for not saying she loved Tamlin. She didn't know there were stakes and she was still figuring out how she felt. It's Tamlin's fault for sending her away. She probably would have said it, ugh. (hide spoiler)]
finished (view spoiler)[ It's crazy to think if you stopped reading after this book, you would have no idea how crazy things get or how everything you know is thrown out the window. I like this as an audiobook a lot, definitely recommend. The ending is cool when Feyre outsmarts Amarantha. Yeah, go girl! (hide spoiler)]

[Shae]

45% (view spoiler)[ Rhysand 💜💜💜 love how he says “there you are, I’ve been looking for you” (hide spoiler)]

[Maddie]

Me tooo Shae <3

[Aly]

ch 13 (view spoiler)[ I know Tamlin is worried about Feyre getting hurt, but trapping her in the house and alienating her like that is fucked up. I'm so glad Rhys saved her from the wedding and got her out of the house. Also, I love when Rhys calls Feyre 'darling', awh. (hide spoiler)]
ch 18 (view spoiler)[ I like getting to know Rhys' inner circle. They're all badass, especially Mor. They have all been through horrible things, but it made them stronger and compassionate. The Bone Carver is seriously creepy. (hide spoiler)]
ch 37 (view spoiler)[ I'm glad Feyre told Tamlin she wasn't coming back. She belongs with the Night Court. (hide spoiler)]
ch 52 (view spoiler)[ Yay they're mates! And Feyre accepts it, because she loves Rhys. (hide spoiler)]
Finished (view spoiler)[ Whew that ending! I'm so glad the bond between Feyre and Rhys is still strong and she's going to take Tamlin and the King of Hyburn (spelling?) down. It'll be cool to see how her sisters react to being fae. (hide spoiler)]

[Tiera]

Chapter 15: Well Well Well (view spoiler)[ Who would have thought that Rhys had friends.. or that they would have this awesome camaraderie! (hide spoiler)]
Chapter 43: (view spoiler)[ I can't believe Tam is just absent through all of this going on! What a turn this story has really taken. (hide spoiler)]
Chapter 47 (view spoiler)[ Yea ok I can totally see whats happening here now. This has a very similar twist just like in Throne of Glass when Aedion left Chaol because he sent her away and then she found her mate.. I'm getting the same vibes here although the situation isn't exactly the same. (hide spoiler)]
Chapter 51: (view spoiler)[OMG he is her mate!! I freaking knew it. (hide spoiler)]
Chapter 55: (view spoiler)[ Rhys story is so freaking heart breaking!!! (hide spoiler)]
Chapter 66: (view spoiler)[ Once again in one of Sarah J Maas's books I end up hating a character that I originally loved. Just like with Chaol in Throne of Glass I no longer like Tam.. but for real I'm a little concerned for the dude's mental functions.. he aint right and I hate hate hate all the excuses that Lucien gives for him!!! (hide spoiler)]
Finished: (view spoiler)[ To be honest I really didn't see this book heading in this direction. I feel almost like the last book was from a completely different series. We have just really come so far. I can't wait to see where this heads. I have to give props to the narrator I was engrossed from begining to end.. though quite a bit of it was really depressing and not all that entertaining but the author pulled it out and the narrator never lost my attention! I can't believe she is going to have to act with tam now.. grrr.. (hide spoiler)] I'm ready to start book 3 at any time!

[Shae]

Courtney wrote: "Shae wrote: "
37% I forgo fairie and it..."

(view spoiler)[ ok thanks for clearing that up! I missed it first time round. (hide spoiler)]

[Shae]

59% (view spoiler)[ “who wants someone covered in thorns”

I missed that quote the first two times I read this. I liked how that brings the title into the story.

I forgot tamlin wants to send Feyre home to protect her. (hide spoiler)]

[Shae]

68% (view spoiler)[ so Andras wanted to be killed to start the events to break the curse that amaranth put on tamlin.

Ah it makes me think tamlins motives behind taking feyre were not genuine and he was hopping she would break the curse as well.

I missed all this the first times I read this. (hide spoiler)]

[Courtney]

Shae wrote: "
68% (view spoiler)[ so Andras wanted to be killed to start the events to break the curse that amaranth put on tamlin.

Ah it makes me think tamlins motives behind..." (hide spoiler)]


(view spoiler)[ I think that was Tamlin's motive at first, but then he developed feelings for her and it changed everything. (hide spoiler)]

[Courtney]

Shae wrote: "
45% [spoilers removed]"

I feel like I am the only one that isnt in love with him haha

[Shae]

Courtney wrote: "Shae wrote: "
68% .

Ah it makes me think tamlins m..."
(view spoiler)[ yes well I guess he did send her back before the curse could be broken. (hide spoiler)]