A Court of Thorns and Roses: Sarah J. Maas

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I was 14 when I read this book and it was an experience! I really loved all the characters and their stories. But I wouldn't read it if I were under 16 afterwards. Especially in the second and third book sex scenes were veeeery detailed. I really liked the story of Rhysand and Feyre and, to be honest, also their intime Moments, but it's nothing for Kids! It also Shows quite a bit of violence but it's really ok. Loved the book but rather wait a year more than less to start reading it, so you can truly enjoy it. This is my all time favorite book. I read it at the age of 12, and absolutely loved it. But I do think I should have read it at an older age, it was quite graphic in the violence, and the sexual content was out of control. This book also discusses very important issues, and topics like PTSD, rape, and sexually abusive relationships. Also drinking is a constant theme. This is best left for older teens. Overall though, 10/10 book I absolutely ADORE this book. Readers who seek a prolonged, palace-rattling sex scene between protagonists Feyre and Rhysand as they depart the series' center stage will not be disappointed. More emotionally fraught, soul-conflicting romance looms as Nesta and Cassian move into the spotlight in preparation for the next installment. A plot element involves menstrual cycles among immortals. Looming on other fronts: parenthood? Feyre is a huntress. She thinks nothing of slaughtering a wolf to capture its prey. But, like all mortals, she fears what lingers mercilessly beyond the forest. And she will learn that taking the life of a magical creature comes at a high price…

There is sex in this book. Two characters have sex and Feyre has had a past lover as well as all of the other characters (you know, considering they’re immortal). I didn’t think they were very graphic but that’s just my opinion. A character must have sex in a ritual to help the yearly crops in their land. Their is one (at least I think it’s one) heated make-out session between two character’s. Feyre is also dressed in a very revealing outfit. As I’ve said before don’t let sex in a book stop your child from reading it. I absolutely love this book. But as a 28 year old woman, I felt her depths of despair and depression to my very soul, so I can't imagine handling all the emotions of this one when I was under the age of 18! Also I can read through the graphic scenes without them bothering me (and maybe even enjoying them).. because I am an adult. I would have 0 issue with them if this book wasn't labeled for a younger age group!Things were so perfect so far that I was getting scared. Scared that all that perfectness was going to be ripped away and I was going to be one emotional mess. And for a minute there, I was. You guys know what I'm talking about. For the third task, Amarantha asks Feyre to kill three innocent Fae. At first, Feyre is aghast at the thought of committing cold-blooded murder, but she realizes she must complete the task to save Tamlin, Prythian and the human realm. She tells herself that it’s three lives to save so many others.

If you are reading this and have not already read the Throne of Glass series, please go read those books first because in my opinion, they are way better than the ACOTAR series. I read this series after reading ToG because I was dying for more Sarah j. Maas books, and I was kind of disappointed. I wasn’t a big fan of the plot, and I didn’t really connect with the characters. The first book is ok, but the further you go into this series, the more s*x there is. This is definitely not for anyone under the age of 13, and even then for mature teens. Honestly the side characters were more interesting and had more character growth and personality than the main character. It may be because this series is shorter than Throne of Glass, but in ToG I connected with the characters and by the end I really loved them and will never forget them whereas these characters felt very shallow in comparison. If you are here for the romance, then by all means read this series, but if you want a strong plot and deep characters, this series just was not it.The swearing in this book is moderate but I didn't find it bad, I'm exposed to it on a daily basis not because of my parents but because of my friends and school. We already know from the Throne of Glass series that Maas can write fantastically strong heroines, and that is carried over to A Court of Thorns and Roses. Thankfully, though similarities can be drawn between Feyre and Celaena of Throne of Glass, Feyre is most definitely a character in her own right and completely different from Celaena in many ways. The story is told from the perspective of Feyre therefore you see things through her eyes. I loved the artist side to Feyre and the way she, so in turn you, appreciates the colours, shapes and shadows within everything. Feyre and Rhysand carry heavy responsibility and work hard to do the right thing as they try to rebuild trust and restore societies (and souls) destroyed by centuries of violence. Most of the supporting characters are on their good behavior for the holiday celebrations, so kind deeds and moments of friendship are frequent. Darker, more murderous characters make an appearance, suggesting future plot developments.