A Court of Thorns and Roses
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A Court of Thorns and Roses is a fantasy romance series by American author Sarah J. Maas, which follows the journey of 19-year-old Feyre Archeron after she is brought into the faerie lands of Prythian. The first book of the series, A Court of Thorns and Roses, was released in May 2015. The series centers on Feyre's adventures across Prythian and the faerie courts, following the epic love story and fierce struggle that ensues after she enters the fae lands. The series has sold over 13 million copies. There are currently 5 novels in the series, and a sixth installment, confirmed by Maas, in the works. The series is a New York Times Best Seller and has been optioned by Hulu for a television series adaptation by Ronald D. Moore. Although the future of this project is unconfirmed, Variety magazine reported that the project was still in development at Hulu, the development just was not currently active.
Infobox
Author
Sarah J. Maas
Country
United States
Language
English
Genre
Romance, fantasy
Publisher
Bloomsbury Publishing
Published
May 5, 2015 – present
Media type
Print
Tables
· Books › Main
1
1
No.
1
Title
A Court of Thorns and Roses
Publication date
May 5, 2015
Counts
130,423 words / 432 pages
ISBN
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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 faerie, Prythian, by her captor, Tamlin, who is an immortal faerie. She comes to live with him at his estate in the Spring Court. Feyre learns that he is a High Lord of Prythian, and eventually realizes that what she has previously learnt about the dangerous faerie world is false.
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 faerie, Prythian, by her captor, Tamlin, who is an immortal faerie. She comes to live with him at his estate in the Spring Court. Feyre learns that he is a High Lord of Prythian, and eventually realizes that what she has previously learnt about the dangerous faerie world is false.
No.
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 faerie, Prythian, by her captor, Tamlin, who is an immortal faerie. She comes to live with him at his estate in the Spring Court. Feyre learns that he is a High Lord of Prythian, and eventually realizes that what she has previously learnt about the dangerous faerie world is false.
2
2
No.
2
Title
A Court of Mist and Fury
Publication date
May 3, 2016
Counts
186,220 words / 640 pages
ISBN
9781619635197
Feyre survives the trials of Amarantha and becomes High Fae, but she remains human inside and must come to terms with the awful acts she performed to save Tamlin's people. To save them and herself, Feyre previously made a deal with Rhysand, the High Lord of the Night Court, and has to honor it. Feyre bonds with Rhysand and begins learning about the politics and power of Prythian, and that even greater evil looms.
Feyre survives the trials of Amarantha and becomes High Fae, but she remains human inside and must come to terms with the awful acts she performed to save Tamlin's people. To save them and herself, Feyre previously made a deal with Rhysand, the High Lord of the Night Court, and has to honor it. Feyre bonds with Rhysand and begins learning about the politics and power of Prythian, and that even greater evil looms.
No.
Feyre survives the trials of Amarantha and becomes High Fae, but she remains human inside and must come to terms with the awful acts she performed to save Tamlin's people. To save them and herself, Feyre previously made a deal with Rhysand, the High Lord of the Night Court, and has to honor it. Feyre bonds with Rhysand and begins learning about the politics and power of Prythian, and that even greater evil looms.
3
3
No.
3
Title
A Court of Wings and Ruin
Publication date
May 2, 2017
Counts
199,464 words / 720 pages
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. She must play a game of deceit and lie to those closest to her to achieve her goals. As war surrounds her and her allies, Feyre must decide whom can be trusted regarding the High Lords of Prythians, her family, and her closest friends.
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. She must play a game of deceit and lie to those closest to her to achieve her goals. As war surrounds her and her allies, Feyre must decide whom can be trusted regarding the High Lords of Prythians, her family, and her closest friends.
No.
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. She must play a game of deceit and lie to those closest to her to achieve her goals. As war surrounds her and her allies, Feyre must decide whom can be trusted regarding the High Lords of Prythians, her family, and her closest friends.
3.5
3.5
No.
3.5
Title
A Court of Frost and Starlight
Publication date
May 1, 2018
Counts
57,763 words / 240 pages
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 adapting to her role as High Lady of the Night Court, she must navigate around the scars that the war has inflicted upon them all.
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 adapting to her role as High Lady of the Night Court, she must navigate around the scars that the war has inflicted upon them all.
No.
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 adapting to her role as High Lady of the Night Court, she must navigate around the scars that the war has inflicted upon them all.
4
4
No.
4
Title
A Court of Silver Flames
Publication date
February 16, 2021
Counts
210,289 words / 768 pages
ISBN
9781526620644
After being forced to become High Fae, Nesta, one of Feyre’s two sisters, struggles to find her place in the Night Court, following the tragic war that has left her and her powers lost and confused. Meanwhile, Cassian, General of the Night Court, adjusts to the new life that constantly puts him in Nesta’s presence. Together, to defeat new evils, they must confront their past, present, and wavering future.
After being forced to become High Fae, Nesta, one of Feyre’s two sisters, struggles to find her place in the Night Court, following the tragic war that has left her and her powers lost and confused. Meanwhile, Cassian, General of the Night Court, adjusts to the new life that constantly puts him in Nesta’s presence. Together, to defeat new evils, they must confront their past, present, and wavering future.
No.
After being forced to become High Fae, Nesta, one of Feyre’s two sisters, struggles to find her place in the Night Court, following the tragic war that has left her and her powers lost and confused. Meanwhile, Cassian, General of the Night Court, adjusts to the new life that constantly puts him in Nesta’s presence. Together, to defeat new evils, they must confront their past, present, and wavering future.
| No. | Title | Publication date | Counts | ISBN | |
| 1 | A Court of Thorns and Roses | May 5, 2015 | 130,423 words / 432 pages | mw- body:not(.skin-timeless):not(.skin-minerva) id-lock-free a,body:not(.skin-timeless):not(.skin-minerva) id-lock-limited a,body:not(.skin-timeless):not(.skin-minerva) id-lock-registration a,body:not(.skin-timeless):not(.skin-minerva) .mw- .mw- .mw- .mw- } }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 faerie, Prythian, by her captor, Tamlin, who is an immortal faerie. She comes to live with him at his estate in the Spring Court. Feyre learns that he is a High Lord of Prythian, and eventually realizes that what she has previously learnt about the dangerous faerie world is false. | |||||
| 2 | A Court of Mist and Fury | May 3, 2016 | 186,220 words / 640 pages | 9781619635197 | |
| Feyre survives the trials of Amarantha and becomes High Fae, but she remains human inside and must come to terms with the awful acts she performed to save Tamlin's people. To save them and herself, Feyre previously made a deal with Rhysand, the High Lord of the Night Court, and has to honor it. Feyre bonds with Rhysand and begins learning about the politics and power of Prythian, and that even greater evil looms. | |||||
| 3 | A Court of Wings and Ruin | May 2, 2017 | 199,464 words / 720 pages | 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. She must play a game of deceit and lie to those closest to her to achieve her goals. As war surrounds her and her allies, Feyre must decide whom can be trusted regarding the High Lords of Prythians, her family, and her closest friends. | |||||
| 3.5 | A Court of Frost and Starlight | May 1, 2018 | 57,763 words / 240 pages | 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 adapting to her role as High Lady of the Night Court, she must navigate around the scars that the war has inflicted upon them all. | |||||
| 4 | A Court of Silver Flames | February 16, 2021 | 210,289 words / 768 pages | 9781526620644 | |
| After being forced to become High Fae, Nesta, one of Feyre’s two sisters, struggles to find her place in the Night Court, following the tragic war that has left her and her powers lost and confused. Meanwhile, Cassian, General of the Night Court, adjusts to the new life that constantly puts him in Nesta’s presence. Together, to defeat new evils, they must confront their past, present, and wavering future. | |||||
· Reception › Awards
2017
2017
Year
2017
Award
Dragon Awards
Category
Best Young Adult / Middle Grade Novel
Book
A Court of Wings and Ruin
Result
Nominated
2015
2015
Year
2015
Award
Goodreads Choice Awards
Category
Best Young Adult Fantasy and Science Fiction
Book
A Court of Thorns and Roses
Result
Nominated
2016
2016
Year
2016
Award
A Court of Mist and Fury
Category
Won
2017
2017
Year
2017
Award
A Court of Wings and Ruin
Category
Won
2018
2018
Year
2018
Award
A Court of Frost and Starlight
Category
Nominated
2018
2018
Year
2018
Award
Best of the Best
Category
A Court of Mist and Fury
Book
Nominated
A Court of Wings and Ruin
A Court of Wings and Ruin
Year
A Court of Wings and Ruin
Award
Nominated
2021
2021
Year
2021
Award
Best Fantasy & Science Fiction
Category
A Court of Silver Flames
Book
Won
| Year | Award | Category | Book | Result | Ref |
| 2017 | Dragon Awards | Best Young Adult / Middle Grade Novel | A Court of Wings and Ruin | Nominated | |
| 2015 | Goodreads Choice Awards | Best Young Adult Fantasy and Science Fiction | A Court of Thorns and Roses | Nominated | |
| 2016 | A Court of Mist and Fury | Won | |||
| 2017 | A Court of Wings and Ruin | Won | |||
| 2018 | A Court of Frost and Starlight | Nominated | |||
| 2018 | Best of the Best | A Court of Mist and Fury | Nominated | ||
| A Court of Wings and Ruin | Nominated | ||||
| 2021 | Best Fantasy & Science Fiction | A Court of Silver Flames | Won |
Year-end lists · Reception › Accolades
2015
2016
A Court of Mist and Fury
Role(s)
The Best YA Books of 2016
Notes
13
2017
A Court of Wings and Ruin
Role(s)
The Best YA Romance Books of 2017
Notes
11
2018
A Court of Wings and Ruins
Role(s)
28 Of The Best YA Books Released In 2017
Notes
9
2021
Role(s)
"A Court of Thorns and Roses" Series
Notes
The 23 best fantasy book series to read right now
A Court of Thorns and Roses
Role(s)
The 21 best young adult romance books to read in 2021
Notes
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| Year | Publication | Work | Category | Result | Ref |
| 2015 | Bustle | A Court of Thorns and Roses | The 25 Best YA Books Of 2015 | 9 | |
| 2015 | BuzzFeed | A Court of Thorns and Roses | The 32 Best Fantasy Books Of 2015 | 7 | |
| 2018 | A Court of Wings and Ruins | 28 Of The Best YA Books Released In 2017 | 9 | ||
| 2018 | Cosmopolitan | A Court of Frost and Starlight | The 71 Best Books of 2018 | 33 | |
| 2021 | Business Insider | "A Court of Thorns and Roses" Series | The 23 best fantasy book series to read right now | — | |
| 2021 | A Court of Thorns and Roses | The 21 best young adult romance books to read in 2021 | — | ||
| 2015 | PopSugar | A Court of Thorns and Roses | The Best YA Books of 2015 | 22 | |
| 2016 | A Court of Mist and Fury | The Best YA Books of 2016 | 13 | ||
| 2017 | A Court of Wings and Ruin | The Best YA Romance Books of 2017 | 11 | ||
| 2021 | Wired | A Court of Thorns and Roses | 36 of the best fantasy books everyone should read | — |
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