Book Summary: A Court of Thorns and Roses A Court of Thorns and Roses 1 A Novel by Sarah J. Maas

A Court of Thorns and Roses A Court of Thorns and Roses 1 A Novel by Sarah J. Maas, the author weaves a seductive tale of fantasy and romance. Nineteen-year-old huntress Feyre finds herself in a treacherous magical land after killing a faerie wolf. Captured by Tamlin, a High Fae and the High Lord of the Spring Court, she discovers that he is not just a beast, but a complex and honorable being. As Feyre navigates the enchanting yet dangerous world of the Fae, her icy hostility towards Tamlin melts into fiery passion.

However, their burgeoning romance is threatened by Amarantha, the cruel High Queen who has cursed Prythian and enslaved its High Lords. With the fate of both the human and faerie realms hanging in the balance, Feyre must confront her prejudices, face deadly trials, and embrace her growing power to break the curse and save those she loves. This thrilling blend of adventure, romance, and faerie lore promises an unforgettable journey into a beautifully crafted world.

Book Summary Contents

1 Main Characters in A Court of Thorns and Roses A Court of Thorns and Roses 1 A Novel by Sarah J. Maas
2 A Court of Thorns and Roses A Court of Thorns and Roses 1 A Novel by Sarah J. Maas Details & Statistics
- 2.1 Statistics of A Court of Thorns and Roses A Court of Thorns and Roses 1 A Novel by Sarah J. Maas
  - 2.1.1 A Court of Thorns and Roses (Book 1 of 5)
3 A Court of Thorns and Roses A Court of Thorns and Roses 1 A Novel by Sarah J. Maas Quotes
4 A Court of Thorns and Roses A Court of Thorns and Roses 1 A Novel by Sarah J. Maas Table Of Contents
5 A Court of Thorns and Roses A Court of Thorns and Roses 1 A Novel by Sarah J. Maas Book Summary
6 About the Author: Sarah J. Maas
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Main Characters in A Court of Thorns and Roses A Court of Thorns and Roses 1 A Novel by Sarah J. Maas

Feyre: The protagonist and narrator. She is a skilled hunter and artist from a poor human family. She is strong-willed, resourceful, and protective of her family.
Tamlin: A High Fae and High Lord of the Spring Court. He is powerful, mysterious, and cursed by Amarantha. He is drawn to Feyre and tries to protect her from the dangers of Prythian.
Lucien: Tamlin’s emissary. He is a witty, sarcastic High Fae with a tragic past. He is initially hostile towards Feyre but eventually becomes her friend and ally.
Nesta: Feyre’s older sister. She is beautiful, cold, and pragmatic. She resents their poverty and is protective of Elain.
Elain: Feyre’s younger sister. She is gentle, kind, and optimistic.
Amarantha: The main antagonist. The High Queen of Prythian, a cruel and powerful High Fae from Hybern. She has enslaved the High Lords and their courts.
Rhysand: The High Lord of the Night Court. He is powerful, cunning, and dangerous. He has a complicated relationship with Tamlin and Feyre.
Alis: A servant in Tamlin’s manor. She is kind to Feyre and provides her with information about Prythian and Amarantha’s curse.
Jurian: A human warrior who betrayed and murdered Amarantha’s sister, Clythia, during the war. He is now Amarantha’s prisoner and his eye is bound to her will.
The Attor: A monstrous winged creature that serves Amarantha. It is cruel, sadistic, and enjoys torturing its victims.
The Suriel: A mysterious creature that can answer three questions truthfully. It provides Feyre with valuable information about Prythian and warns her of impending dangers.

A Court of Thorns and Roses A Court of Thorns and Roses 1 A Novel by Sarah J. Maas Details & Statistics

Attribute	Details
Publisher	Bloomsbury Publishing; New edition (June 2, 2020)
Language	English
Paperback	432 pages
ISBN-10	1635575559
ISBN-13	978-1635575552

Statistics of A Court of Thorns and Roses A Court of Thorns and Roses 1 A Novel by Sarah J. Maas

A Court of Thorns and Roses (Book 1 of 5)

by Sarah J. Maas
Published: June 2, 2020

Ratings:

Average Rating: 4.6 out of 5 stars (241,471 ratings)
Goodreads Rating: 4.2 (3,110,235 ratings)

Best Sellers Rank:

#4,631 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
#440 in Romantic Fantasy
#585 in Epic Fantasy
#713 in Fantasy Romance

Genres:

Fantasy
Young Adult
New Adult
Fiction
Fae
Audiobook
Romantasy

Literary Awards:

Lincoln Award Nominee (2017)
Goodreads Choice Award Nominee for Young Adult Fantasy & Science Fiction (2015)

Setting: Prythian
Original Title: A Court of Thorns and Roses
Editions Available: 161

A Court of Thorns and Roses A Court of Thorns and Roses 1 A Novel by Sarah J. Maas Quotes

Because your human joy fascinates me—the way you experience things, in your life span, so wildly and deeply and all at once, is … entrancing. I’m drawn to it, even when I know I shouldn’t be, even when I try not to be.
A starry, unclouded night sky, peaceful and glittering and endless.
I threw myself into that fire, threw myself into it, into him, and let myself burn.
I was as unburdened as a piece of dandelion fluff, and he was the wind that stirred me about the world.
We need hope, or else we cannot endure.
Don’t feel bad for one moment about doing what brings you joy.
Pity those who don’t feel anything at all.
Love won’t feed a hungry belly

A Court of Thorns and Roses A Court of Thorns and Roses 1 A Novel by Sarah J. Maas Table Of Contents

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Chapter 1 to Chapter 46
Acknowledgments
Pronunciation Guide
Also by Sarah J. Maas

A Court of Thorns and Roses A Court of Thorns and Roses 1 A Novel by Sarah J. Maas Book Summary

Feyre, a skilled huntress, braves the winter woods in search of food to support her struggling family. After successfully killing a deer, she returns home, only to discover tensions regarding her sister Nesta’s interactions with Tomas Mandray, a villager Feyre distrusts. A heated argument with her father ensues, highlighting their dire situation. Shortly thereafter, a faerie beast confronts Feyre at her cottage, accusing her of killing his friend, a wolf. He offers her a grim choice: come with him to Prythian or face death. In a selfless act to protect her family, Feyre sacrifices her freedom.

Traveling to Prythian, Feyre grapples with fear and anger. Upon arrival at the beast’s beautiful estate, she learns that he is Tamlin, a High Fae. Feyre meets Lucien, Tamlin’s emissary, and is shown to her new room by Alis, a servant. During dinner with Tamlin and Lucien, Feyre struggles with her fear and discomfort in their presence. Desperate to escape, she explores the manor grounds but discovers that a magical blight threatens Prythian. Lucien warns her to stay close to Tamlin for protection.

Feyre experiences a haunting encounter in the gardens when she briefly sees her father, who seems to have come to rescue her. Conflicted about her loyalty to her family and her desire for a better life, she attempts to map the manor and teaches herself to read children’s books from Tamlin’s library. Despite her pride, Feyre seeks Lucien’s advice on summoning a Suriel, which she successfully traps for answers about Tamlin and her chances of returning home. However, her encounter is interrupted by an attack from Naga, resulting in Suriel’s capture and a dire warning about Hybern, a malevolent faerie kingdom.

After recovering from the Naga attack with Alis’s care, Feyre learns more about Tamlin and Lucien’s past. They bond over shared histories, and Feyre reveals how her family lost their fortune. When Tamlin takes Feyre to the village for Calanmai, a faerie holiday, their connection deepens. At the celebration, Feyre meets the alluring and dangerous Rhysand, the High Lord of the Night Court. The festivities turn chaotic when a monstrous worm attacks, but Tamlin bravely defeats it, saving Feyre.

In the aftermath of Calanmai, Feyre awakens to troubling news about Rhysand’s cruelty. When Tamlin is called away to confront the blight, Lucien informs Feyre of the threat posed by Rhysand, who has sent a severed head as a warning. Upon his arrival, Rhysand taunts Tamlin and Lucien, revealing that he knows about Tamlin’s curse. Disturbed by this revelation, Feyre decides to leave, but Tamlin sends her back to the human world, where she reunites with her sisters at a luxurious chateau. Learning that Tamlin has restored her family’s fortune complicates her feelings about leaving Prythian and Tamlin.

Returning home, Feyre confronts villagers who once mistreated her family, including Isaac Hale, who informs her of Tamlin’s past. At a ball held in her honor, she warns Nesta about the dangers of Prythian. However, when she arrives back at the manor, she finds it devastated. Alis reveals that Amarantha, the High Queen of Prythian, has imprisoned Tamlin and his court, sharing the truth behind the curse that binds Tamlin. The gravity of her situation deepens as Feyre is taken to Amarantha’s palace Under the Mountain, where she witnesses the other High Lords held captive.

Amarantha offers Feyre a deal: complete three tasks, and Tamlin will be freed. Feyre accepts, determined to save him. The first task involves defeating the Attor, a monstrous creature, which she accomplishes using her wits and skill. Afterward, Rhysand helps her, revealing his curse to Amarantha. Feyre undergoes a transformation when she is marked by Rhysand. As the trials continue, Feyre solves a critical riddle to save herself and Lucien from a deadly trap. In the process, she learns of Amarantha’s intentions to break the Treaty and invade the human realm.

For her final task, Feyre is faced with the heartbreaking decision to kill Tamlin with an ash dagger to break his curse. In a moment of sacrifice, she stabs him, shattering Amarantha’s hold. Feyre dies briefly but is resurrected by the combined powers of the High Lords. As she recovers, Feyre returns to the Spring Court with Tamlin, ready to confront their new reality together.

About the Author: Sarah J. Maas

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Sarah J. Maas is the #1 New York Times and internationally bestselling author of the Throne of Glass, A Court of Thorns and Roses, and Crescent City series. Her books have sold over twelve million copies and have been translated into thirty-eight languages. Originally from New York, Sarah currently resides in Philadelphia with her husband, son, and dog. To learn more about her work, visit sarahjmaas.com or follow her on Instagram @therealsjmaas.