Whoa, what a crazy ride! I always feel slightly overwhelmed starting a Sarah J. Maas book. The hype around them always makes my expectations sky-high but luckily I'm 4 for 4, having greatly enjoyed all of her stories. 
 A Court of Thorns and Roses was just a fun book to read. Angsty, romantic, intense, with a touch of humour - all things I come to expect, and love, from Maas' books. You can always count on her to create a diverse cast of characters. Feyre isn't my favourite heroine ever but she's strong, skilled, and very much a human who makes mistakes. She made dumb choices sometimes, like snooping around when she was told to stay put for her own damn safety, but she reflected back on her decisions and admitted to being wrong. I didn't find anything wrong with Tamlin but I'm not head over heels in love with him. Honestly, I like Lucien a bit more and really hope that he plays a bigger role in the following books. Rhysand is probably at the top for my favourite character. He certainly isn't the most likable but he's sneaky and cunning and morally ambiguous and I can't get enough of him. Although, I can definitely see a possible story line that may include a triangular shape of some sort. 
 Additionally, I loved the lore and Fae history and can't wait to delve in deeper into the various courts. Sarah's writing is also beautiful and lush but easy to read and get sucked into. 
 I will say I liked the second half of the book a bit more, as the paced picked up tenfold and all hell broke loose. Going Under the Mountain ramped the intensity up and the final chapters of the book are most certainly a calm before an inevitable storm. Luckily, my copy of A Court of Mist and Fury is on its way because I've seen people losing their minds over how intense that sequel is.