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Till It Arrives: A Court of Thorns and Roses – Sarah J. Maas

Till It Arrives is inspired by Jamie from The Perpetual Page-Turner’s Save the Date feature. Sometimes I read books that are not released anytime soon, but I want to share some of my feelings on the book right away, so Till It Arrives is born! (It also allows me to read books that appear later in my schedule, so that’s awesome too.) Since I don’t usually use GIFs in my reviews, I thought I’ll use plenty of GIFs to describe my feelings for the book I’m talking about in this feature!


acourtofthornsandrosesA Court of Thorns and Roses
Author: Sarah Maas
Series: A Court of Thorns and Roses #1
Genre: Young Adult, Romance, Fantasy, Retelling
Release Date: May 5, 2015
Publisher: Bloomsbury

Goodreads | Amazon | TBD

Summary:

She stole a life.
Now she must pay with her heart.
Lose yourself in the seductive and breathtaking new series from New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Sarah J. Maas.

When nineteen-year-old huntress Feyre kills a wolf in the woods, a beast-like creature arrives to demand retribution. 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 Kristin Cashore and George R. R. Martin, this first book in a sexy and action-packed new series is impossible to put down!

 
First Sentence: The forest had become a labyrinth of snow and ice.

I received a copy of the book from the publisher in exchange for a honest review. All opinions are my own and I was not compensated for this review.

My Review:
A Tale of Mixed Feelings

When I got my hands on an ARC of A Court of Thorns and Roses:

thankyou

What I felt when I read the first half of the book:

blinksleeply

When those steamy scenes came in:

fanningself

When things started getting intense:

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To sum the book up in a GIF:

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For a FULL non-GIF review of A Court of Thorns and Roses, be sure to check out my blog on May 4!

 

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Posted by Kelly on 1-09-15 · 38 Comments
Categories: 2015 book, till it arrives

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  1. Frannie Pan @ In Clouds of Pages says

    1-09-15 at 9:24 AM

    OMG I need this book! *-* I can’t wait for it to come out and most of all I cannot wait to read those steamy scenes! *-*
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  2. Samantha @ Fabulous Fabris says

    1-09-15 at 9:30 AM

    Haha! I love it. I can’t wait to read this one. I think I feel the same way about the Throne of Glass series. There are parts I just don’t like, but there are parts that I really like.
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  3. Kristen@My Friends Are Fiction says

    1-09-15 at 11:03 AM

    I really loved this one overall but like you I was a tad bored in the beginning. I think I expected so much it was a bit unfair? But after those first 100 pages I became OBSESSED. I absolutely love the gifs you chose. Perfect (especially the steamy one)
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  4. Barbara says

    1-09-15 at 11:29 AM

    AH! YOU’RE KILLING ME! I’m so excited for this book!! I can’t wait to see the full review!

    – Barbara @ My Bibliophile Mind
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  5. Kari says

    1-09-15 at 1:00 PM

    I cannot wait to get my hands on this one!
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  6. Isabel says

    1-09-15 at 4:00 PM

    I read this a month ago and I LOVED IT!
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  7. Hillary R. says

    1-09-15 at 6:49 PM

    “I’m both happy and sad. And I’m trying to figure out how that could be.” Would you summarize Logan Lerman’s words for how you felt for this book? I’m not sure why, but I don’t really like the cover for A Court of Thorns…it just looks too much like an Adult book cover to me. And I’ve never read a Sarah Maas book ever so I’m not sure where I should start…the first book in her new series or the other books I’ve heard of from her before? I think I need to wait and see what you thought about this book in depth on May. Can’t wait! :)

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  8. Jaime Lester says

    1-09-15 at 9:17 PM

    AHHHHHHHH….. That is all, once again!
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  9. Jen @ Books and Other Happy Ever Afters says

    1-09-15 at 9:49 PM

    Oh man, it looks like you have CONFLICTING emotions about the oh-so-hyped-up ACOTAR! I’m so curious to read your full review now, Kelly!!

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  10. Nova @ Out of Time says

    1-09-15 at 9:52 PM

    This book is getting all the hype and then there’s me who can’t be bothered to try to get an ARC because they’re probably all gone by now <3

    I really loved the mini review but not review thing
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  11. Laila BC says

    1-09-15 at 11:34 PM

    Eeeeppp!!! I am pretty much excited for this book this year! i can’t wait for your full review in May. It seems you have a mixed review for this…but hopefully those steamy scenes will make up for it when i finally get my hands on it :)

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  12. Christina R. says

    1-10-15 at 3:40 AM

    I love all of Sarah Maas’ books and I don’t mind a slow pace but I’m glad it’s steamy and it picks up!!

    Love your review!!

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  13. Stephanie @ Bookfever says

    1-10-15 at 12:18 PM

    I wasn’t a fan of Throne of Glass but I’m gonna give this a shot for sure. Looking forward to reading the full review in May! :)
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  14. Hannah says

    1-10-15 at 1:58 PM

    I WANT I WANT I WANT I WANT.

    But I don’t want to overhype it too much and then be disappointed – ack! One of my most anticipated reads for 2015 though.
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  15. Nicole @ The Quiet Concert says

    1-10-15 at 9:42 PM

    If I am interpreting your first gif right, I agree that the book started a little slow but that is probably my only reservation and I still appreciated the slow building romance between Feyre and Tamlin. But that last 3rd? HOLY SHIT SO GOOD! I cannot wait to see where this story goes. I have a whole new set of characters to fawn over :)
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  16. Dannielle says

    1-10-15 at 10:48 PM

    Been waiting for this book to come out. Dang! After seeing your gifs…….. I can’t wait to see to see your review.

    -Dannielle
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  17. Lucy says

    1-11-15 at 4:02 AM

    This might be the most interesting review I’ve ever read. Love how you used GIF’s to show how you feel about the book. It actually made me curious to read the book myself. To figure out why the book gave you these feelings and to see if I have the same reactions as you had.

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  18. Cassidie Jhones says

    1-12-15 at 11:39 AM

    I’m not really into fairies as of YA books (in middle grade books it’s different, don’t judge :P), but then again, I’d thought I wouldn’t be into Throne of Glass. And I totally am! So bring it on!
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  19. Ari says

    1-12-15 at 2:40 PM

    I’ve seen that cover around but until now I didn’t get to read too much about it. It sounds great! I’ll be adding it to my to-read list now, thanks for sharing!
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  20. Salwa @ Voguish Perusal says

    1-15-15 at 2:34 PM

    I’m very excited for ACOTAR! Ever since I saw that beautiful cover I was blown away. I haven’t read the Throne of Glass series yet though but I can tell this will be a very great read. :) Will be looking forward to your full review.
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  21. Cyn says

    1-15-15 at 11:36 PM

    There’s steamy scenes!? haha.
    Hmm, guess I’ll have to keep in mind this book might be both awesome and frustrating?
    Thanks for the review!
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  22. Regina Foo says

    1-21-15 at 3:17 AM

    I’m actually praying hard that the marketing executive of the local publisher office will receive copies of the ARCs so that I can have a chance to read it soon! And I’m quite curious on your expression about the first half of the book. Info-dump?

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  23. Rhea @ Rhea's Neon Journal says

    1-22-15 at 1:50 AM

    OMG I CAN’T WAIT FOR THIS BOOK! AND STEAMY SCENES? AHHHHH
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  24. Olivia says

    1-22-15 at 4:03 AM

    I haven’t read any books by this author before, but I have only heard brilliant things about her book Throne of Glass and the rest of the series. It’s good to see this one lived up to the expectations as well!
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  25. Lisa @ Lost in Literature says

    1-22-15 at 7:31 PM

    I’m reading this right now, so I can totally understand and agree with the first half of the gifs… and I’m looking forward to experiencing the second half!! :)
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  26. Alexandra says

    1-23-15 at 11:17 AM

    You truly are lucky to get this amazing book in your hands!!! I would love to get one when the times finally comes! Thank you for the gif review!
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  27. MichelleRae6 says

    1-23-15 at 11:51 AM

    At first I was really intrigued by this book because it’s gotten SO MUCH hype since it’s by Sarah J. Maas. I mean, I’m a fan of her Throne of Glass series so I can understand the hype. But now after seeing this gif review, I’m not sure I’ll be picking it up.

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  28. Esthefania says

    1-25-15 at 6:54 PM

    I’m a great fan of the Throne of Glass series, and when I saw that there was going to be another book series by the incredible Sarah J. Maas, I almost died. I was already in love with the way her characters grow in each book, and the way she writes. Every time I read one of the ToG books, I find myself submerged in the world of Adarlan. I seriously cannot wait until Queen of Shadows and A Court of Thorns and Roses come out to read them.

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  29. Jess @ Such A Novel Idea says

    1-26-15 at 1:01 PM

    Happy and Sad? What does that mean! I’m trying not to read too much *about* the book, because I want to go in without any ideas, but I absolutely cannot wait for this book. It’s a tie between this and Queen of Shadows for #1 most anticipated book of the year for me.
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  30. Léna says

    1-29-15 at 7:35 AM

    I could read anything Sarah J Mass writes because she knows how to rock my world. I’m so excited for this book, it’s insane,. I saw you giveaway one copy, OMG, I need it :))))

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  31. naila be says

    1-31-15 at 5:54 AM

    OMG! I can’t wait for this to come out
    wish I could read it NOW

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  32. Jade @ Bedtime Bookworm says

    2-07-15 at 5:32 PM

    I love these GIF reviews so much! This is such a cool feature. I’m so excited to read this book and your GIF review made me LOL. I can’t wait to read your actual review too… I’m a Sarah J Maas virgin as of now and I need to change this, ASAP. I hear so many amazing things about all her books!
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  33. Hasini says

    2-07-15 at 10:15 PM

    I really need to buy this book and, having seen your GIF reaction to the steamy scenes, I’m dying to read it!!!
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  34. Rachel (Confessions of a Book Geek) says

    2-11-15 at 9:00 AM

    I’m literally so excited for this! Throne of Glass is one of my favourite series ever, and I can’t believe how much I love it. I wasn’t too sure what to make of this when I first heard about it, but I love the cover, and the fact it’s a little steamier, and the reviews have been brilliant! Excited!!
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  35. vero says

    2-15-15 at 4:05 PM

    I really, really want read this book, and love the review xD love the gifs, can’t wait for read the the other review, one of my favorite fairytales is East of the Sun, West of the Moon and a book retelling based in this story i will love it. Plus Sarah J Maas is a good writer

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  36. Aileen says

    2-22-15 at 3:22 PM

    Yes! I love Sarah J. Maas so much and I love fairy tale retellings too as well as Beauty and the Beast, so this book sounds perfect for me!

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