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A Court of Thorns and Roses


Synopsis


The first instalment of the GLOBAL PHENOMENON, romantic fantasy epic and TikTok sensation, ACOTAR. From multi-million and #1 Sunday Times bestselling author Sarah J. Maas. Maas has established herself as a fantasy fiction titan - Time Think Game of Thrones meets Buffy the Vampire Slayer with a drizzle of E.L. James - Telegraph Spiced with slick plotting and atmospheric world-building ... a page-turning delight - Guardian Sarah J. Maas does not disappoint … To be devoured with relish - Mail ****** Feyre is a huntress. And when she sees a deer in the forest being pursued by a wolf, she kills the predator and takes its prey to feed herself and her family. But the wolf was not what it seemed, and Feyre cannot predict the high price she will have to pay for its death... Dragged away from her family for the murder of a faerie, Feyre discovers that her captor, his face obscured by a jewelled mask, is hiding even more than his piercing green eyes suggest. As Feyre's feelings for Tamlin turn from hostility to passion, she learns that the faerie lands are a far more dangerous place than she realized. And Feyre must fight to break an ancient curse, or she will lose him forever. _________________________ Sarah J. Maas's books have sold millions of copies worldwide and have been translated into 38 languages. Discover the tantalising, sweeping romantic fantasy for yourself.

Summary

Chapter 1: Blood and Ash

* Feyre Archeron hunts a wolf in the forest to feed her starving family.
* She kills the wolf, but it turns out to be a cursed faerie male, Tamlin.
* Tamlin insists she pay for her crime by becoming his prisoner in the Spring Court.

Chapter 2: A Court of Blossoms

* Feyre arrives at the Spring Court and is awed by its beauty and abundance.
* She meets the other faeries, including the arrogant Lucian and the kind Alis.
* Tamlin claims to love Feyre, but she suspects his intentions.

Chapter 3: A Game of Riddles

* Tamlin challenges Feyre to a series of riddles, which she must solve to win her freedom.
* Feyre is aided by a mysterious woman, Amren, who helps her interpret the riddles.
* Tamlin's riddles test her intelligence, compassion, and loyalty.

Chapter 4: The Huntress and the Beast

* Feyre is sent on a dangerous hunt for a specific faerie animal.
* She encounters a vicious beast known as the Amarantha.
* Tamlin intervenes to save her, but he is injured in the process.

Chapter 5: Under the Mountain

* Feyre nurses Tamlin back to health in the underground library of the Spring Court.
* She learns about the ancient faerie war and the threats that face their world.
* Tamlin reveals his true feelings for Feyre and the sacrifices he made to protect her.

Chapter 6: The Bargain

* Feyre discovers that the Amarantha is holding Tamlin captive under a magical mountain.
* She makes a bargain with the Amarantha: she will break the curse on Tamlin by competing in a series of trials.
* If she fails, Tamlin will die.

Chapter 7: The Trials of the Court

* Feyre faces a series of deadly trials, including a maze filled with dangerous creatures.
* She is aided by her allies, including Lucian, Amren, and a mysterious High Lord named Rhysand.
* Feyre's determination and resilience are tested to their limits.

Chapter 8: The Last Trial

* Feyre's final trial requires her to give up something precious to her.
* She chooses to sacrifice her eyesight to save Tamlin.
* Tamlin is freed from the curse, but Feyre is now blind.

Chapter 9: A Court of Stars

* Rhysand offers Feyre a chance to regain her sight in exchange for her help in defeating the Amarantha.
* Feyre reluctantly accepts, and she is taken to the Night Court.
* She learns about the complex politics and ancient feuds within the faerie world.

Chapter 10: The War of the Courts

* The Amarantha launches an attack on the faerie courts.
* Feyre and her allies must band together to defeat her and save their world.
* Epic battles ensue, with Feyre playing a crucial role in the outcome.

Chapter 11: The Lady of the Night

* Feyre sacrifices herself to save the faerie world from the Amarantha.
* She becomes a legend, known as the Lady of the Night.
* Years later, Rhysand awakens Feyre and reveals that he has been waiting for her to return.