First read 11/9/15 
 3.5 Stars 
 A Court of Thorns and Roses is the newest fantasy novel/series by Sarah J Maas, the author of the Throne of Glass series. 
 Now, I am a Throne of Glass fan so I already knew that I liked the Maas's style - this book has just confirmed that further for me. I feel like this book really showcases how mature Maas' writing has become. 
 I really enjoyed all aspects of this book, the plot was great - its a retelling of the classic Beauty and the Beast tale. I am probably the only person on earth who had no idea what the story line of Beauty and the Beast was so the plot was double surprising for me. 
 I thought that the romance between Feyre and Tamlin was lovely, well developed - tantalizing. I hate how people complain that it's too romancey - this book is a romance novel in a fantasy world setting. There are other aspects to the plot, but its a romance novel at its core. 
 In the end this is an easy, well written YA fantasy read with a main character who doesn't make you want to scratch your eyes out and a romance with a smoking hot fae - What else do you want???? I'm looking forward to the sequels. I hope they don't disappoint.