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A Court of Thorns and Roses eSampler
Get a FREE sneak peek at the first four chapters of New York Times bestselling author Sarah J. Maas' thrilling and seductive new series, which blends Beauty and the Beast with faerie lore.When nineteen-year-old huntress Feyre kills a wolf in the woods, a beast-like creature arrives to demand retribution for it. Dragged to a treacherous magical land she only knows about from legends, Feyre discovers that her captor is not an animal, but Tamlin--one of the lethal, immortal faeries who once ruled their world.As she dwells on his estate, her feelings for Tamlin transform from icy hostility into a fiery passion that burns through every lie and warning she's been told about the beautiful, dangerous world of the Fae. But an ancient, wicked shadow over the faerie lands is growing, and Feyre must find a way to stop it . . . or doom Tamlin--and his world--forever.Perfect for fans of Kristen Cashore and George R. R. Martin, this first book in a sexy and action-packed new series is impossible to put down!
53 pages, Kindle Edition
First published December 11, 2014
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About the author
Sarah J. Maas
118 books547k followersSarah J. Maas is the #1 bestselling author of the Throne of Glass, Court of Thorns and Roses, and Crescent City series. Her books have sold millions of copies and are published in thirty-eight languages. She lives in New York City with her family.
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February 6, 2015
Rating: 5 Stars
My Opinion of This Book: My Goodness, this sample was amazing.
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The writing was flawless & breathtaking, but then again, it's Sarah J. Maas we're talking about here, so of course the writing is going to be gorgeous. The characters were all strong, complex, and unique. And. That. Ending. Just a few words to describe that ending: amazing & I NEED MORE. I need this book, why won't it come out sooner??!
My Opinion of This Book: My Goodness, this sample was amazing.
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The writing was flawless & breathtaking, but then again, it's Sarah J. Maas we're talking about here, so of course the writing is going to be gorgeous. The characters were all strong, complex, and unique. And. That. Ending. Just a few words to describe that ending: amazing & I NEED MORE. I need this book, why won't it come out sooner??!
February 15, 2015
Warning... This is just a sample, free on Kindle, the first four chapters. This book is not released till May 2015.
Sarah J. Maas never disappoints me. I love all of her books. I was hesitant to read the first four chapters cause I know I have to wait till May for this book. But dang it I couldn't resist. It is sooo hard to wait patiently for a Sarah J. Maas book. The first four chapters gives us a look at this amazing world and it's characters. I already love everything about this book. I WANT THE BOOK NOW!!! **screams**
Sarah J. Maas never disappoints me. I love all of her books. I was hesitant to read the first four chapters cause I know I have to wait till May for this book. But dang it I couldn't resist. It is sooo hard to wait patiently for a Sarah J. Maas book. The first four chapters gives us a look at this amazing world and it's characters. I already love everything about this book. I WANT THE BOOK NOW!!! **screams**
January 21, 2015
ARGH! Why did it leave me hanging there????
Here's my mini review @
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Here's my mini review @
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March 21, 2015
SO GOOD.
I NEED THE WHOLE THING!!!
I NEED THE WHOLE THING!!!
January 16, 2015
So I got the free sample from Amazon, it's the first few chapters of the book due for release in May 2015.
It teases you into wanting to read the rest of the book - and read it I shall, but not until much later in the year when I can purchase it.
It has whet my appetite for Sarah's writing style. It's simultaneously flowing and descriptive but also tells you just what you need and no more.
A brilliant glimpse into what will surely be a great book.
It teases you into wanting to read the rest of the book - and read it I shall, but not until much later in the year when I can purchase it.
It has whet my appetite for Sarah's writing style. It's simultaneously flowing and descriptive but also tells you just what you need and no more.
A brilliant glimpse into what will surely be a great book.
February 22, 2015
Looks good so far!!! The only problem with reading a sampler of a book is it makes you want to read the book even more!!! :-). Looking forward to reading more of it when it comes out!!!
I would recommend this book to anyone who is a fan of Sarah J. Mass and a fan of the Throne of Glass series.
Awesome!!!
I would recommend this book to anyone who is a fan of Sarah J. Mass and a fan of the Throne of Glass series.
Awesome!!!
March 28, 2022
Тази книга ме върна отново във фентъзито :). Харесвам Авторката, Пише изключително завладяващо.
January 19, 2015
Amanda @ Of Spectacles and Books
My Bookish Thoughts:
I feel like this is the moment to freak out. As many of you know, Sarah J. Maas is coming out with a new book May 2015, and it is the definition of awesome. Sadly, I don’t have the ARC… which makes me want to cry, but I digress. I am about to tell you guys how awesome those first four chapters are.
She creates a really sad and lonely world for her protagonist Feyre (pronounced: Fay-ruh). She has two older sisters who rely on her to keep them fed and clothed, and she has a father who is lame (like physically lame). This puts the entirety of familial responsibility on Feyre.
First off, I applaud Sarah J. Maas for the astounding world-building. I was worried that I would get Throne of Glass and ACOTAR mixed up—especially with all the Fae stuff, but really there’s no way you can. The Fae mythology used in this book, is different than that of Throne of Glass, even the feel of the book is different to where it would be hard to mix up.
The only thing that reminded me that this was a Sarah J. Maas book (besides the fact that her writing is always superb) was how shadowed and complex the Feyre is. She reminded me a lot of Celaena, but not entirely personality wise. But like Celaena, Feyre is hard and weathered and her character and heart has been calloused by past experiences.
I really can’t wait to read this book in its entirety. I actually was very frustrated when I finished the final chapter in the free sampler. Because it left off on such an awesome yet KILLER cliffhanger.
I can't wait to read this book in its entirety!
My Bookish Thoughts:
I feel like this is the moment to freak out. As many of you know, Sarah J. Maas is coming out with a new book May 2015, and it is the definition of awesome. Sadly, I don’t have the ARC… which makes me want to cry, but I digress. I am about to tell you guys how awesome those first four chapters are.
She creates a really sad and lonely world for her protagonist Feyre (pronounced: Fay-ruh). She has two older sisters who rely on her to keep them fed and clothed, and she has a father who is lame (like physically lame). This puts the entirety of familial responsibility on Feyre.
First off, I applaud Sarah J. Maas for the astounding world-building. I was worried that I would get Throne of Glass and ACOTAR mixed up—especially with all the Fae stuff, but really there’s no way you can. The Fae mythology used in this book, is different than that of Throne of Glass, even the feel of the book is different to where it would be hard to mix up.
The only thing that reminded me that this was a Sarah J. Maas book (besides the fact that her writing is always superb) was how shadowed and complex the Feyre is. She reminded me a lot of Celaena, but not entirely personality wise. But like Celaena, Feyre is hard and weathered and her character and heart has been calloused by past experiences.
I really can’t wait to read this book in its entirety. I actually was very frustrated when I finished the final chapter in the free sampler. Because it left off on such an awesome yet KILLER cliffhanger.
I can't wait to read this book in its entirety!
December 27, 2014
I am in love already! Feyre (clever name) is strong, and has the appropriate psychological and sociological reactions (so far). She's not made out as a perfect martyr, more like Katniss than Bella (thank tha lawd). I'm ready to become absorbed in this world! May cannot come soon enough!
July 5, 2020
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"He also said you like being brushed, and if I'm a clever girl, I might train you with treats."
I had a fair number of misgivings about this particular book. I had put off reading it for a long time partially because I had not been very fond of the first Maas book that found its way into my hands. I could not be more thrilled at the fact that I finally decide to pick this one up and read it. A Court of Thorns and Roses is a retelling in the form of Beauty and the Beast, as Feyre hunts in the forest to provide for her family kills a faerie and is soon forced to leave her home, her father, and her sisters as punishment for the life she took.
The book began slowly, but in a way that kept a reader's interest. For the most part, the beginning of the tale is very unassuming. We get brief insights into the curse, though little more than that, and get to know the characters quite well during the first half of the book. It was not until the plot twist that I truly began to fall in love with this book. The subtle and wonderful deviations Maas takes with her version of the story are not only creative, but they are truly mindblowing.
Our Beauty is a painter instead of a reader, something we learn early on in the book. In fact, Feyre is unable to read at all. I was thoroughly impressed with not only her development but also the development of her sisters and the other characters in the faerie realm. From top to bottom, Maas builds a world filled with magnificent characters and the most amazing plot. By the time I was finished, I was truly enamored with it all.
There is only one piece of this story that I had a problem with and it came at the very end, involving a character called Rhysand. My opinion of him fluctuated greatly throughout the course of the novel. I both hated and loved him, both felt uncomfortable with his actions and impressed with them. Had he made one single decision at the end, I might be less weary and disgusted with him, however as it stands I still feel somewhat adverse about reading the sequel and it is entirely the fault of this character. Make of that what you will, but I think Maas missed an important opportunity here to do better.
At the end of the day, though, I deeply enjoyed this book. It was creative and magnificent. If nothing else, Maas deserves a standing ovation for the brilliance of this novel.
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"He also said you like being brushed, and if I'm a clever girl, I might train you with treats."
I had a fair number of misgivings about this particular book. I had put off reading it for a long time partially because I had not been very fond of the first Maas book that found its way into my hands. I could not be more thrilled at the fact that I finally decide to pick this one up and read it. A Court of Thorns and Roses is a retelling in the form of Beauty and the Beast, as Feyre hunts in the forest to provide for her family kills a faerie and is soon forced to leave her home, her father, and her sisters as punishment for the life she took.
The book began slowly, but in a way that kept a reader's interest. For the most part, the beginning of the tale is very unassuming. We get brief insights into the curse, though little more than that, and get to know the characters quite well during the first half of the book. It was not until the plot twist that I truly began to fall in love with this book. The subtle and wonderful deviations Maas takes with her version of the story are not only creative, but they are truly mindblowing.
Our Beauty is a painter instead of a reader, something we learn early on in the book. In fact, Feyre is unable to read at all. I was thoroughly impressed with not only her development but also the development of her sisters and the other characters in the faerie realm. From top to bottom, Maas builds a world filled with magnificent characters and the most amazing plot. By the time I was finished, I was truly enamored with it all.
There is only one piece of this story that I had a problem with and it came at the very end, involving a character called Rhysand. My opinion of him fluctuated greatly throughout the course of the novel. I both hated and loved him, both felt uncomfortable with his actions and impressed with them. Had he made one single decision at the end, I might be less weary and disgusted with him, however as it stands I still feel somewhat adverse about reading the sequel and it is entirely the fault of this character. Make of that what you will, but I think Maas missed an important opportunity here to do better.
At the end of the day, though, I deeply enjoyed this book. It was creative and magnificent. If nothing else, Maas deserves a standing ovation for the brilliance of this novel.
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April 25, 2017
This has got me hooked!
I have seen this story talked about everywhere, but I never paid much mind to it because it did not sound like the type of book I would be interested in. However, after coming across this 4 chapter e-reader sample I thought I would give it a try. I'm so glad I did! I loved the chapters I read. I will definitely be picking up the complete book. I'm very excited to read it!
I have seen this story talked about everywhere, but I never paid much mind to it because it did not sound like the type of book I would be interested in. However, after coming across this 4 chapter e-reader sample I thought I would give it a try. I'm so glad I did! I loved the chapters I read. I will definitely be picking up the complete book. I'm very excited to read it!
June 10, 2021
Phewwweee! What a book.
Sarah J Maas takes u on a real journey with this one…
No spoilers here but what I can say is be patient with it. The plot moves fast at times in this book and there was a small point where I began to lose interest… if you’re the same, I suggest keep reading.
The next books in the series answer all of your questions and confusions!!!!!
Sarah J Maas takes u on a real journey with this one…
No spoilers here but what I can say is be patient with it. The plot moves fast at times in this book and there was a small point where I began to lose interest… if you’re the same, I suggest keep reading.
The next books in the series answer all of your questions and confusions!!!!!
February 6, 2023
It was good but not the best
July 7, 2017
Tamlin, don’t be the mystery mousketool.”
— Lucien at some point
— Lucien at some point
December 19, 2022
this history is actually addictive.
January 5, 2024
In una parola: coinvolgente. Inizialmente vorresti fare fuori Feyre ma dopo che viene fuori la sua ironia, è un personaggio femminile molto forte. Anche se viene fuori che dietro ogni cosa c'è sempre una macchinazione, ogni personaggio è descritto molto bene compresi gli antagonisti che non sono mai così antagonisti...
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January 27, 2015
Sapevo che non mi sarebbe bastato, che ne avrei voluto ancora ma è normale, perfettamente logico visto che si parla del nuovo libro di una delle mie autrici preferite. Non poteva essere altrimenti.
Da questi primi capitoli si evincono un sacco di cose: avremo una protagonista fantastica, modello Celaena se vi piace il genere (io l'adoro!), le descrizioni sono superbe si nota un netto miglioramento dell'autrice da Throne of glass, inoltre la storia sembra meravigliosa e non vedo l'ora di saperne di più!
Che sarebbe stato un libro meraviglioso già lo sapevo, ma ora ne ho l'assoluta certezza! *-*
Da questi primi capitoli si evincono un sacco di cose: avremo una protagonista fantastica, modello Celaena se vi piace il genere (io l'adoro!), le descrizioni sono superbe si nota un netto miglioramento dell'autrice da Throne of glass, inoltre la storia sembra meravigliosa e non vedo l'ora di saperne di più!
Che sarebbe stato un libro meraviglioso già lo sapevo, ma ora ne ho l'assoluta certezza! *-*
June 12, 2022
Ladies and Gentlemen I present you the amazing book of the best author. I don't know what I will tell you when I finish second part. During reading the first tomI had a lots of feeling in my heart. I was screaming and smiling every single time they met each other. Of course i meant mettings of Rhys and Feyra. When I finish this book, 5 minuts later (emotion have to rest) I want to read it one more time, then I know that this book was brilliant. I won't shocked anybody if I tell you this book was just perfect.
December 12, 2014
I LOVED IT AND I NEED MORE!
Why did I do that to myself? Why did I read the 4 chapters like I didn't already know I'd probably need to read the whole book right away? I really liked Feyre and I get a "Celaena Sardothien" vibe from her. I know she's going to be awesome and badass! I can't wait! Also, I'd like to read more about the "Beast" guy for whom I've heard some good things (like super hot Fay who sometimes takes of his shirt kind of guy).
Sarah, why are you doing this to me???
Why did I do that to myself? Why did I read the 4 chapters like I didn't already know I'd probably need to read the whole book right away? I really liked Feyre and I get a "Celaena Sardothien" vibe from her. I know she's going to be awesome and badass! I can't wait! Also, I'd like to read more about the "Beast" guy for whom I've heard some good things (like super hot Fay who sometimes takes of his shirt kind of guy).
Sarah, why are you doing this to me???
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July 14, 2016Okay, I didn't actually just read this eSampler, I re-read the whole book but there isn't an option to include re-reads so adding this will have to suffice! I wanted a refresher before starting ACOMAF & it was just as good the second time round. Keen to start the next one now!
December 13, 2014
Why did I read it? I read Chapter 1 sometime last week on a magazine website and then this came out. Why am I teasing myself? Why?
January 6, 2015
AAAAHHHHH can't wait!!!
February 26, 2015
I really, really liked and enjoyed reading this 40 page sample of "A Court of Thorns and Roses," and cannot wait to read the full-length novel in May!
July 7, 2015
OOHHMYGOOOOOD I LOVED IT
But I feel like I've read the scenario before.
BUT WHO CARES I LOVED IT
DAMMIT GIVE ME A SEQUEL NOW!
But I feel like I've read the scenario before.
BUT WHO CARES I LOVED IT
DAMMIT GIVE ME A SEQUEL NOW!
November 29, 2015
Entertaining but so similar to other stories I found myself loosing interest (Beauty & the Beast meets every other Fae story)
November 4, 2016
this is how i'm counting reading it a second time- fabulous although it was much much harder to read knowing how much i love rhys in acomaf and how blah tamlin is
November 26, 2019
I'll be honest, I DNFed it the first time I picked it up. That was when it was released. Later due to all the hype, I gave it another shot and I'm so glad I did. This book is slow. The whole thing really doesn't start until Feyre shows up at Under The Mountain. Even then it was only the beginning. So 4 for this. This has to be my top favorite read for 2019.
June 3, 2017
Please do not be Twilight...
A song of fire and ice this is not, but as a young adult fantasy with a bold female heroine it has some potential. I hope this is not another Stephanie Meyer as I cannot ever get those wasted moments back...
A song of fire and ice this is not, but as a young adult fantasy with a bold female heroine it has some potential. I hope this is not another Stephanie Meyer as I cannot ever get those wasted moments back...
June 20, 2017
well... i actually really liked this but would almost classify this as New Adult instead of Young Adult, so i would definitely advise this for mature readers !! And the second book is sooooooo much better BTW
June 21, 2021
Sin palabras, no podía seguir leyendo a partir de la página 103 y lo tuve parado por 3 meses le dio otra oportunidad y en 2 días ya lo tenía, estoy muy en shock pero un 5/5 seguro la trama es muy buena y los personajes muy bien desarrollados
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