By Sarah J. Maas
Book is rated 4.5 / 5 stars.
I fell hard for the spell that this book had to offer and I'm not ashamed to say how impressed I am with the fantastical storyline as well as the first person point of view narration. There are spoilers ahead, so if you haven't read the book, be prepared.
The storyline is very similar to Beauty and the Beast and that was one of the selling points for me. Though, I quickly realized that it was not in the same ways that we know the story as.
I haven't fallen in love with a book like this in years to a point where I had to actually pace myself knowing I would need the next book as soon as I put the first one down. And, I thoroughly enjoyed tabbing this book for the gut-wrenching emotional moments and the spicy ones, too.
A Trip Across the Wall
I have this rule about new books - I give it 25 pages and if it doesn't capture my attention (or I'm not warned ahead of time), then I give up on it.
Let me say this about ACOTR. . . I was hooked in the first few pages alone.
Not because the story beginning with a woman hunting, but the writing itself. I fell in love with the way the whole book was written and the point of view of a hard life from a nineteen year old.
I did have to remind myself of Feyre's age consistently with some of her thought processes and actions. Some of the elements throughout the book, especially concerning the curse and the riddle, seemed predictable and obvious in the answers. Then again, she was living a life that was far more different than what I know to be true.
"I couldn't escape. I wasn't entirely sure that I wanted to."
There are so many memorable moments throughout the book that absolutely broke my heart; the faerie whose wings had been ripped was, perhaps, the moment I realized how far into this book I was. I felt actual tears in my eyes, and it broke my heart. The book has so many more moments throughout and I wish I could talk about this book chapter by chapter, but the emotional content within them was enough to have me curled up on the couch sobbing like a three-year old.
I'm a sucker for an enemy-t0-lovers storyline and this delivered. The romance that was building, little by little, that desire and hunger they both shared that exploded by the second half of the book. The bubbling trouble that could potentially come from Rhys does excite me! I can't wait to see what happens there. It was hard to not fall in love with the male characters -- and I mean, all of them. Tamlin, Lucien and Rhys. Granted, I'm only on Book 1 and have no knowledge of what is to come but I'm ready to see where this takes me.
"Days, perhaps, that I no longer deserved."
One of my favorite things about this book was the bittersweet ending; I love that there's so much deep down within Feyre after her actions at the third trial, that she still doesn't get a fully happy ending. The pure angst riding her through what she had to endure is epic. I want to read more, hear more, know more about what she's enduring and the pain and anguish she has for the survival antics she pushed through. I need to know more!
Ready for Book 2
When I was a hundred pages from the end of the book, right when Feyre returns back to find Tamlin, I pushed the purchase button on Book 2. There was no waiting, no hesitating - I'm committed to this series and with all the stunning reviews and recommendations, I know this is a deep dive I want to. swim in.
I have so many favorite moments - ranging from the sweet and innocent, to the gut-wrenching angst, and the heart racing spicy scenes - it's hard to pick. All I know is that I need more ASAP and waiting for a copy to fall into my hands is the worst.
What did you all think? What was your favorite part? Let me know in the comments!
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