A Court of Thorns and Roses

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A Court of Thorns and Roses
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  • A Court of Thorns and Roses (2015)
  • A Court of Mist and Fury (2016)
  • A Court of Wings and Ruin (2017)
  • A Court of Frost and Starlight (2018)
  • A Court of Silver Flames (2021)
AuthorSarah J. Maas
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish
GenreRomance, fantasy
PublisherBloomsbury Publishing
PublishedMay 5, 2015 – present
Media typePrint

A Court of Thorns and Roses is a new adult high fantasy novel series by American author Sarah J. Maas, beginning with the novel of the same name, released in May 2015. The story follows the journey of mortal Feyre Archeron after she is brought into the faerie lands of Prythian for murdering a faerie, and the epic love story and fierce struggle that happens after she enters the fae lands.

The series appeared on the New York Times Best Seller list, and has been optioned by Hulu for a television series adaptation by Ronald D. Moore.[1]

Books[]

Main[]

No.TitlePublication dateCountsISBN
1A Court of Thorns and RosesMay 5, 2015130,423 words / 419 pages[2]ISBN 9781619634442
Nineteen-year-old Feyre kills a wolf in the woods, and a beast-like creature demands punishment for it. She is taken to the land of the faeries, her captor, Tamlin, who is an immortal faerie himself. She comes to live with him at his estate. He is a High Lord of Prythian, and Feyre begins to realize that what she has previously learnt about the dangerous world of the faeries is all a lie.
2A Court of Mist and FuryMay 3, 2016186,220 words / 626 pages[3]ISBN 9781619635197
Feyre has survived the trials of Amarantha and has become a High Fae, but she still remains human inside, and has to come to terms with the awful acts she performed to save Tamlin's people. To save his people and herself, Feyre had to make a deal with Rhysand, the High Lord of the Night Court, and she has to satisfy it. Feyre begins to learn about the politics and power of Prythian, and has to face an even greater evil that looms.
3A Court of Wings and RuinMay 2, 2017199,464 words / 699 pages[4]ISBN 9781619634480
Feyre returns to the Spring Court and Tamlin to spy on him, as well as the King of Hybern and his invading forces that want to take over Prythian. But to do so, she has to play a game of deceit and lie to those closest to her to get what she needs. As war surrounds her and her allies, Feyre needs to decide whom she can trust when it comes to the High Lords of Prythians, her family, and her closest friends.
3.1A Court of Frost and StarlightMay 1, 201857,763 words / 229 pages[5]ISBN 9781547600502
Months after the war for Prythian has ended, Feyre, Rhysand and their friends rebuild the Night Court after the attack from Hybern. Winter Solstice is approaching, and the court prepares for the festive season. As Feyre continues to get used to her role as High Lady of the Night Court, she must navigate around the scars that the war has brought upon them all.
4A Court of Silver FlamesFebruary 16, 2021210,289 words[6] / 768 pages[7]ISBN 9781526620644
After being forced to become High Fae, Nesta, Feyre’s sister, struggles to find her place in the Night Court following the tragedies of the war that have left her and her powers lost and confused. Meanwhile, Cassian, General of the Night Court, has to adjust to his new life that constantly puts him in Nesta’s presence. Together, to defeat new evils, they must confront their past, present, and wavering future.

Companions[]

  • A Court of Thorns and Roses Coloring Book (2017)[8]

Development[]

Maas initially intended the series as a retelling of the fairy tales Beauty and the Beast, East of the Sun and West of the Moon, and Tam Lin. These tales inspired the finished series, though it was not ultimately a dedicated retelling.[9]

She began writing A Court of Thorns and Roses in early 2009, with the first draft taking about five weeks to complete.[10]

A Court of Mist and Fury's first draft was written entirely in a split point of view between Feyre and Rhys.[11] The second books went through multiple name changes, including A Court of Wind and Stone, A Court of Calm and Fury, A Court of Stars and Smoke, A Court of Wings and Stars, A Court of Venom and Silver and A Court of Stars and Frost.[12] Like the first novel, the second is based around multiple fairy tales and myths, including Hades and Persephone, where the Greek mythology inspired characters such as Rhysand and Feyre and their home in the Night Court.[13] Other fairy tale inspirations include Hansel and Gretel, which inspired the character of the Weaver,[12] and the Book of Exodus, which loosely inspired parts of the backstory for Miryam and Drakon.[11]

The final cover of A Court of Wings and Ruin was designed by Adrian Dadich, with the dress pictured on the cover originally designed by Charlie Bowater, and later adapted by Dadich.[14]

On July 12, 2016, Entertainment Weekly reported that Maas was writing five new books for the series, which would include two novellas and three further novels which would be set before and after the first trilogy.[15][16]

In 2020, the series was reprinted and published by Bloomsbury with new illustrated covers.[17] A Court of Thorns and Roses has existed in the gray area between Young Adult and New Adult fiction since the publication of the first book.[18] At the time A Court of Thorns and Roses was published, the New Adult categorization hadn’t caught on the way publishers hoped it would. Maas agreed to publish the book as YA so long as her editor didn't censor any of the sexual content.[18] The A Court of Thorns and Roses series is now firmly classified as New Adult.[19]

Awards and nominations[]

Year Award Category Book Result Ref
2017 Dragon Awards Best Young Adult / Middle Grade Novel A Court of Wings and Ruin Nominated [20]
2015 Goodreads Choice Awards Best Young Adult Fantasy and Science Fiction A Court of Thorns and Roses Nominated [21]
2016 A Court of Mist and Fury Won [22]
2017 A Court of Wings and Ruin Won [23]
2018 A Court of Frost and Starlight Nominated [24]
2018 Best of the Best A Court of Mist and Fury Nominated [25]
A Court of Wings and Ruin Nominated
2021 Best Young Adult Fantasy & Science Fiction A ​Court of Silver Flames Won [26]

Accolades[]

Year-end lists
Year Publication Work Category Result Ref
2015 Bustle A Court of Thorns and Roses The 25 Best YA Books Of 2015 9 [27]
2015 BuzzFeed A Court of Thorns and Roses The 32 Best Fantasy Books Of 2015 7 [28]
2018 A Court of Wings and Ruins 28 Of The Best YA Books Released In 2017 9 [29]
2018 Cosmopolitan A Court of Frost and Starlight The 71 Best Books of 2018 33 [30]
2021 Business Insider "A Court of Thorns and Roses" Series The 23 best fantasy book series to read right now N/A [31]
2021 A Court of Thorns and Roses The 21 best young adult romance books to read in 2021 N/A [32]
2015 PopSugar A Court of Thorns and Roses The Best YA Books of 2015 22 [33]
2016 A Court of Mist and Fury The Best YA Books of 2016 13 [34]
2017 A Court of Wings and Ruin The Best YA Romance Books of 2017 11 [35]
2021 Wired A Court of Thorns and Roses 36 of the best fantasy books everyone should read N/A [36]

Adaptations[]

A Court of Thorns and Roses was optioned by Jo Bamford's and Piers Tempest's Tempo Productions in November 2015.[37] The producers revealed in 2018 they had hired Rachel Hirons to work as the movie's screenwriter.[38][39]

In March 2021, it was announced that A Court of Thorns and Roses series had been opted for a television adaptation by Hulu. The series is set to be developed by Ronald D. Moore, alongside Maas.[40]

References[]

  1. ^ Ferme, Antonio (2021-03-26). "Ronald D. Moore to Develop 'A Court of Thorns and Roses' Series Adaptation at Hulu". Variety. Retrieved 2021-11-11.
  2. ^ "Accelerated Reader Bookfinder US - Welcome". www.arbookfind.com.
  3. ^ "Accelerated Reader Bookfinder US - Welcome". www.arbookfind.com.
  4. ^ "Accelerated Reader Bookfinder US - Welcome". www.arbookfind.com.
  5. ^ "Accelerated Reader Bookfinder US - Welcome". www.arbookfind.com.
  6. ^ "A Court of Silver Flames". Accelerated Reader Bookfinder. Retrieved September 23, 2021.
  7. ^ "A Court of Silver Flames". Bloomsbury Publishing. Retrieved September 23, 2021.
  8. ^ "A Court of Thorns and Roses Coloring Book". sarahjmaas. Retrieved January 29, 2019.
  9. ^ "Interview: Sarah J. Maas, author of 'Heir of Fire' (and 2015 cover reveal!)". USAToday. Retrieved 2020-06-09.
  10. ^ "The cover for A COURT OF THORNS AND ROSES is here! (Now in hi-res! And with some TOG4 info!)". October 24, 2014.
  11. ^ a b Gallucci, Kelly (June 27, 2016). "Sarah J. Maas Teases What Readers Can Expect After A Court of Mist and Fury".
  12. ^ a b "A Court of Mist and Fury is on sale TODAY