A Court of Thorns and Roses - Active Reading Discussion

[John]

This area is for discussion about the March 2024 book selection, A Court of Thorns and Roses, while we are reading it.

Please make use of the spoilers function ([spoiler]...[/spoiler] but replace [] with <>) as appropriate to be sure we don't ruin parts of the book for others.

spoiler: (view spoiler)[ It looks like this :) (hide spoiler)]

[Wendy]

I'm on page 40 and really enjoying it so far. It's not something I would have normally picked up.

[Julie]

I’m listening to this on Libby as an audiobook. I’m about 60% done. Surprisingly, I don’t hate it. Do I cringe at times, yes. I don’t like smarmy romance but I’m finding parts of the story I enjoy more.

[Tiffany]

My niece loves these books. I'm just slowly making my way through.

[John]

I enjoyed the book. Yes, cringy at places and not the most healthy book with regards to relationships, but the story was good. Would I read the rest of the series? Not putting it at the top of my TBR, but if I was without a book and it was available, I would.

[Dawn]

I read this book and romantisy is a new genre for me. I was skeptical about reading a book about fairies but could not put it down. I loved the book and the storyline, although at times I was angry, stressed and felt the intensity of the pain and hardship the characters endured . I rejoiced in the final outcome of the story.

[Saar The Book owl]

We're discussing the book in another group and there there was the reference to Beaty and the Beast. I'm not a Disney fan, but I can see why this thought rises.

Not sure what chapter it was, but I'm at the Calanmath (or something like that) gathering. I'm reading the Dutch version. Sorry if I mention names, places...wrong.
(view spoiler)[Feyre seems to find her place at the Spring court, but she seems at points so childish to me and stuck with her thoughts of escaping. Now with the painting and the assurance that her parents are safe, she can move on a bit. But she tends to get herself into trouble at regular times. The stories about the High Fae that are told by the people, seems to be wrong: like that they can't lie. Also, was it Lucien's intention to get Feyre killed by the naga? He apologized for it, though. (hide spoiler)]

I'll reply on the comments later. There's a lot that I've forgot about the book.

[Saar The Book owl]

I think this is the 2nd or 3rd reread and the story captivated me less than before. For me, the Throne of Glass series were better, but before I can for an opinion on the ACOTAR - series, I must finish them too. Hopefully, the next parts are better.
I loved Nesta. I can understand why she is who she is. But still, she deserves a bigger role in the series.
I expected Feyre to grow more during the story, but that didn't happen. Okay, she faced Amarantha and went Under the Mountain, but it didn't felt enough. She felt immature and a bit superficial.
My favorite MC's were Lucien and Rhysand, because, well, they're a bit bad ass, aren't they?