Book Summary: A Court of Wings and Ruin A Court of Thorns and Roses 3 A Novel by Sarah J. Maas

A Court of Wings and Ruin A Court of Thorns and Roses 3

A Court of Wings and Ruin A Court of Thorns and Roses 3 A Novel by Sarah J. Maas The third grand novel in Sarah’s bestselling Court of Thorns and Roses series ranked #1 on the New York Times list.

Feyre is back in the Spring Court, intent on uncovering Tamlin’s deeds and understanding more about the king endangering her people. To achieve that, she has to engage in a dangerous game of trickery. A single mistake could spell disaster for not just Feyre, but also for all that is precious to her.

Amidst the impending war, Feyre attempts to integrate herself into the ruling High Fae society, juggling her efforts to control her magical and political abilities with her devotion to her court and loved ones. During these challenges, Feyre and Rhysand need to determine who to trust among the sneaky and dangerous High Lords and search for support in surprising locations.

Main Characters in A Court of Wings and Ruin A Court of Thorns and Roses 3 A Novel by Sarah J. Maas

  • Feyre: The protagonist and narrator, actively working to undermine the Spring Court and escape Tamlin’s control.
  • Tamlin: High Lord of the Spring Court, oblivious to Feyre’s manipulations and increasingly possessive of her.
  • Lucien: Tamlin’s emissary, caught between his loyalty to Tamlin and his growing awareness of Feyre’s suffering.
  • Ianthe: The manipulative High Priestess of the Spring Court, who becomes a target of Feyre’s machinations.
  • Brannagh & Dagdan: Hybern’s ruthless royals, manipulated by Feyre further destabilize the Spring Court.
  • Jurian: A resurrected human commander serving Hybern, who seems to have a hidden agenda.
  • Rhysand: High Lord of the Night Court, briefly appears to rescue Feyre from Lucien’s brothers.

A Court of Wings and Ruin A Court of Thorns and Roses 3 A Novel by Sarah J. Maas Details & Statistics

Attribute Details
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing; 1st edition (June 2, 2020)
Language English
Paperback 720 pages
ISBN-10 1635575591
ISBN-13 978-1635575590

Statistics of A Court of Wings and Ruin A Court of Thorns and Roses 3 A Novel by Sarah J. Maas

A Court of Wings and Ruin (A Court of Thorns and Roses, #3)
Author: Sarah J. Maas
Rating:

  • Amazon: 4.8 out of 5 stars (201,792 ratings)
  • Goodreads: 4.5 out of 5 stars (1,970,370 ratings)

Series:

  • Book 3 of 5: A Court of Thorns and Roses

Amazon Charts:

  • #12 this week : 4th week of October 2024

Best Sellers Rank:

  • #8,248 in Books (Top 100 in Books)
  • #688 in Romantic Fantasy
  • #920 in Epic Fantasy
  • #1,052 in Fantasy Romance

Genres:

  • Fantasy
  • Romance
  • Young Adult
  • New Adult
  • Fiction

Literary Awards:

  • Goodreads Choice Award for Young Adult Fantasy & Science Fiction (2017)
  • Nominee for Best of the Best (2018)

Original Title:

  • A Court of Wings and Ruin

Setting:

  • Prythian

Editions:

  • 133 editions

A Court of Wings and Ruin A Court of Thorns and Roses 3 A Novel by Sarah J. Maas Quotes

  1. It’s a rare person to face who they are and not run from it – not be broken by it.

  2. I would have waited five hundred more years for you. A thousand years. And if this was all the time we were allowed to have… the wait was worth it.

  3. Kindness can thrive even amongst cruelty.

  4. You do not fear… You do not falter. You do not yield.

  5. But this is war. We don’t have the luxury of good ideas—only picking between the bad ones

  6. It’s already ended badly. Now it’s just a matter of deciding how we meet the consequences.

  7. I couldn’t help my blush. Especially as Rhys added, Tonight, I want you to wear that crown to bed. Only the crown. Scoundrel. Always. I

  8. I put a hand on my chest, leaning against the wood panels of the stair wall. Rhy’s hand covered my own a heartbeat later. “That’s what I felt,” he said, “when I saw you smile that night we dined along the Sidra.

  9. And in the distance, so faint I thought I might have imagined it, a beast’s roar cleaved the land.

  10. I have no regrets in my life, but this. That we did not have time. That I did not have time with you, Nesta. I will find you in the next world – the next life. And we will have that time. I promise.

  11. Only you can decide what breaks you, Cursebreaker. Only you.

  12. Remember that you are a wolf. And you cannot be caged.

A Court of Wings and Ruin A Court of Thorns and Roses 3 A Novel by Sarah J. Maas Table Of Contents

  • Rhysand: Two Years Before the Wall
  • Part One: Princess of Carrion
    Chapter 1 to Chapter 10
  • Part Two: Cursebreaker
    Chapter 11 to
    Chapter 50
  • Part Three: High Lady
    Chapter 51 to Chapter
     82
  • Acknowledgments

A Court of Wings and Ruin A Court of Thorns and Roses 3 A Novel by Sarah J. Maas Book Summary

Part One: Princess of Carrion

The first part, named “Princess of Carrion,” probably depicts Feyre coming back to the Spring Court following her difficult experience Under the Mountain with Amarantha. The title implies Feyre is shattered and suffering emotionally as if she is an abandoned body trapped in a luxurious prison. The selected passages demonstrate Feyre’s active resistance against Tamlin and the Spring Court despite pretending to be a submissive captive.

She tricks Brannagh and Dagdan, the Hybern royals, into attacking Ianthe, escalating the conflict within the Spring Court. With Lucien’s assistance, she flees, putting her escape plan into action and making the Spring Court susceptible to Hybern’s control.

Part Two: Cursebreaker

Part Two, “Cursebreaker,” probably details Feyre’s experiences in Velaris and her education with Rhysand. This part likely details Feyre freeing herself from the mental and emotional grip Tamlin had on her. She has transitioned from being a passive prisoner to taking an active role in shaping her destiny, embracing her strength and ability as a High Fae.

She faces her past wounds, hones her skills, and uncovers the reality behind Rhysand and the Night Court. The title suggests that Feyre will conquer both external curses, such as Amarantha’s, and internal obstacles that have hindered her progress.

Part Three: High Lady

Part Three, titled “High Lady,” probably discusses the Hybern war and Feyre’s growing power as Rhysand’s partner and High Lady of the Night Court. This section probably highlights Feyre’s skills in leading as she unites supporters, creates plans, and battles with her loved ones.

The passages in this section show the growing tension, the important discussions with other High Lords, and Feyre’s involvement in combat. The title demonstrates Feyre’s transformation from a human hunter to a strong faerie ruler, able to demand respect and exert substantial power.

About the Author: Sarah J. Maas

A Court of Wings and Ruin A Court of Thorns and Roses 3
Author’s image source: Audible.com

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.

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