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message 1: by iffat, Book Debates & Buddy Reads Mod (new)

iffat (iffattheavidreader) | 895 comments Mod
A Court of Thorns and Roses and Throne of Glass series are two of the best series(s) in the fantasy genre. But which is better(or worst) in your opinion?

This debate has been selected for this week's debate. Ignite the spark by presenting your thoughts and logging your points.

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message 2: by iffat, Book Debates & Buddy Reads Mod (new)

iffat (iffattheavidreader) | 895 comments Mod
Here's the template:


Throne of Glass

-setting/world-building: /5
-plot: /3
-characters: /3
-interactions: /2
-ending: /2

total: /15



A Court of Thrones and Roses

-setting/world-building: /5
-plot: /3
-characters: /3
-interactions: /2
-ending: /2

total: /15




~final thoughts~;


message 3: by iffat, Book Debates & Buddy Reads Mod (last edited May 06, 2021 08:49AM) (new)

iffat (iffattheavidreader) | 895 comments Mod
Throne of Glass

-setting/world-building: 3/5
-plot: 3/3
-characters: 2/3
-interactions: 0.5/2
-ending: 1.5/2

total: 10/15



A Court of Thrones and Roses

-setting/world-building: 5/5
-plot: 1.5/3
-characters: 3/3
-interactions: 1.5/2
-ending: 2/2

total: 13/15




~final thoughts~ ACOTAR is better in my opinion. Yes, the plot is very fragile than the ToG series but it's not at least predictable like ToG. And ToG is very lengthy. SJM could wrapped up the series in fewer books. Nonetheless, the characters are GOLD. There are no one second to Manon, Dorian, Azriel , Cassian or Nesta.

It's very hard for me to pick up between these two as they both are my favs and SJM is my queen. But I just like ACOTAR more, it's more relatable 🙂


message 4: by Heidi (last edited May 08, 2021 09:52AM) (new)

Heidi M. | 92 comments Throne of Glass

-setting/world-building: 5/5
-plot: 2.5/3
-characters: 3/3
-interactions: 2/2
-ending: 2/2

total: 14.5/15



A Court of Thrones and Roses

-setting/world-building: 5/5
-plot: 1.5/3
-characters: 3/3
-interactions: 2/2
-ending: 2/2

total: 13.5/15




~final thoughts~; Okay, as you probably can see I love both these series, but I find throne of glass to be slightly better. Moslty because the plot got me a little more engaged. Still, I love the characters from both series and the world building is on point. Also, enemies to lovers....


message 5: by Ava (new)

Ava  (avasbooks) | 58 comments Throne of Glass

-setting/world-building: 4/5
-plot: 2/3
-characters: 3/3
-interactions: 1/2
-ending: 1/2

total: 11/15



A Court of Thrones and Roses

-setting/world-building: 5/5
-plot: 1/3
-characters: 1/3
-interactions: 1/2
-ending: 2/2

total: 10/15

I personally liked Throne of Glass better, just because of the plot. The first ACOTAR book had a good plot, but the rest of the series went a little off track.


message 6: by Sunset_Rose (new)

Sunset_Rose | 55 comments Throne of Glass

-setting/world-building: 5/5
-plot: 2/3
-characters: 2/3
-interactions: 1/2
-ending: 1/2

total: 11/15



A Court of Thrones and Roses

-setting/world-building: 4/5
-plot: 2/3
-characters: 3/3
-interactions: 1.5/2
-ending: 1.5/2

total: 12/15




~final thoughts~;
I loved both of these series, I think in terms of the first book in the series ToG definitely wins but if you compare the full series together I think I lean more towards ACOTAR.


message 7: by Shay ☆ (new)

Shay ☆  (shashaybooks) | 11 comments Throne of Glass

-setting/world-building: 4/5
-plot: 3/3
-characters: 3/3
-interactions: 1.5/2
-ending: 1.5/2

total: 13/15



A Court of Thrones and Roses

-setting/world-building: 5/5
-plot: 3/3
-characters: 3/3
-interactions: 2/2
-ending: 2/2

total: 15/15


~final thoughts~;
this was so tough because I truly loved both series so I don't think I can make much of a distinction at all! ACOTAR's world-building I think is one of the best EVER written. ACOTAR's characters just feel so much more real and fleshed out than ToG but ToG's characters are already SO GOOD. yes, as you can tell, I am a huge fan and this question is torture!!


message 8: by iffat, Book Debates & Buddy Reads Mod (new)

iffat (iffattheavidreader) | 895 comments Mod
Shay ☆ wrote: "Throne of Glass

-setting/world-building: 4/5
-plot: 3/3
-characters: 3/3
-interactions: 1.5/2
-ending: 1.5/2

total: 13/15



A Court of Thrones and Roses

-setting/world-building: 5/5
-plot: 3/3
..."


I HIGHLY AGREE!!


message 9: by Shay ☆ (new)

Shay ☆  (shashaybooks) | 11 comments Iffat wrote: "I HIGHLY AGREE!!"

YESSS !!!


message 10: by Paulina (new)

Paulina (paulinag9) | 1 comments Throne of Glass
-setting/world-building: 5/5
-plot: 3/3
-characters: 3/3
-interactions: 2/2
-ending: 2/2

total: 15/15



A Court of Thrones and Roses

-setting/world-building: 4/5
-plot: 1/3
-characters: 3/3
-interactions: 2/2
-ending: 2/2

total: 12/15

Final Thoughs

I think ACOTAR is a bit overhype, but I enjoyed reading the books. With ToG I loved it a lot. I fell in love with the story and the characters. The firsts two books of ToG are a little slow, but the next are great.
Overall i will reread both series.


message 11: by iffat, Book Debates & Buddy Reads Mod (new)

iffat (iffattheavidreader) | 895 comments Mod
Guys, I am closing this debate, it was a good one :)


message 12: by iffat, Book Debates & Buddy Reads Mod (new)

iffat (iffattheavidreader) | 895 comments Mod
The winner is....~drumroll~ Throne of Glass series!! It got 89.5 points whereas A Court of Thones and Roses got 87.5. It really was a close one ;)


Btw stay tuned fellas, because we got a brand new Monthly Debate and ofc, the surprise challenge coming up with the ToG series.


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