Each month Abington Library will feature a favorite book from a faculty, staff member, or student. They will give a brief synopsis of their chosen book. Instructions can be found on the instructions tab or at libguides.asub.edu/VanguardSpotlightBook/Instructions.
Book Review: A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas
Reviewed by Danielle Slater
This book is a romantic fantasy genre for young adults. This is the first book of a multi- book series by Sarah J. Maas. This book features a retelling of Beauty and The Beast with many twists in the plot. There is magic and mystery, lies and deceit, along with love and lust. But be careful which character you fall for; you might be surprised at who the love interest of the series is. Though there is action and adventure, there is also a common theme that can be found in all of Sarah J Maas’ writings: The journey of healing a soul. The first book of this series, A Court of Thorns and Roses, shows a strong- willed young woman supporting her family on her own, though she is taken from this family and brought to a magical land as a punishment for taking the life of a wolf. At first, the only thing she wanted to accomplish was to return to her family, then she began to fall in love with both the lands and the people and found joy in living a peaceful life. Throughout the whole book though, there are whisperings of a greater threat looming and a time limit set upon the kingdom that is drawing near.
I chose this book series because it was recommended to me by my high school librarian. I continued reading the series because it appealed to my curiosity. Every book ends in a cliffhanger, and it is hard not to rush to get the next book. I love how mystery and fantasy entwine to make an enticing story for any fiction reader. Later within the series there are themes of found family and conquering your inner demons. Sarah J. Maas writes her stories in a way that you feel like you are in the presence of the characters; you end up laughing, crying, triumphing alongside them as the story progresses.
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