#BookTalk-ACTAR by Sarah J Maas

A Court of Thorns and Roses By Sarah J. Maas

My first reaction about this book!

This is a Beauty and the Beast retelling like no other, becasue of the faeries!! This epic tale of love and sacrifice shows a different type of heroine than in the Throne of Glass Series. But the heroine is still as lethal as every. I love Sarah J. Maas' characters and plot that always keep you engaged and the pages turning!

First Line: The forest had become a labyrinth of snow and ice.

Summary: Feyre's family fell out of wealth, once her father's debits collected and all they were left to was a sad cottage and barely money for food. Feyre, the youngest daughter of three, supports her family, doing everything needed so they can survive. But when one day she went hunting and killed a faerie (which is against the law). A faerie comes knocking at her door, and Feyre is ripped from her family. Her hatred for faeries boils over once she is told her has to spend the rest of her days with them. I can sense trouble...

Characters

Feyre. She can't read, which is ironic since Belle could (more than that she loved to). But Feyre's ability not be able to read does not stop her from doing great things for the people she loves. Feyre is still clever, smart and dangerous, as any other heroine if not more. She is like Katniss without the mental traumas of the Hunger Games. She cares for her family, and will do anything to protect their well being.

Tamlin. When I read his character I am reminded of the Beast in the Disney's Beauty and the Beast. He is dark and mysterious, and clearly trying to flirt with Feyre, as he tries to allow her life imprisonment sentence bearable...which is quit funny. But Feyre does not crumple so easily. Even with a mask on Tamlin still is able to show his humanity, and is able to become a character I admired.

Lucien. I love him. He is so funny, and just ugh!! Like when his name came on the page, I was like yes! There is still a lot to learn about him. He is always so honest, not caring about hurt feelings. And he is like the Simon to her Clary, but there is no chance is is falling in love with her (Mortal Instruments reference).

Plot

I could see the ties to the classic tale, but the the best part is the faerie element that changes everything. Not every curse can be broken with true love's kiss, sometimes it requires some sweat, blood and tears.


All in All

I still like Throne of Glass series a little better, but I loved this new series as well. I am a sucker for fairytale retelling, so sign me up any day of the week. Sarah J. Maas has a way of creating this awesome new world, and dragging you deep into its mist, and you get swallowed up by its magic. This is a book for fantasy lovers, fairytale lovers, and people out to see a little something different. Slow clap it out!