A Court of Thorns and Roses — Content Guide for Parents
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PRESENTContains references to prayer and church attendance. A minister character plays a supporting role in two chapters.
About this book
The sexy, action-packed first book in the #1 New York Times bestselling Court of Thorns and Roses series from Sarah J. Maas.
When nineteen-year-old huntress Feyre kills a wolf in the woods, a terrifying creature arrives to demand retribution. Dragged to a treacherous magical land she knows about only from legends, Feyre discovers that her captor is not truly a beast, but one of the lethal, immortal faeries who once ruled her world.
At least, he's not a beast all the time.
As she adapts to her new home, her feelings for the faerie, Tamlin, transform from icy hostility into a fiery passion that burns through every lie she's been told about the beautiful, dangerous world of the Fae. But something is not right in the faerie lands. An ancient, wicked shadow is growing, and Feyre must find a way to stop it, or doom Tamlin--and his world--forever.
From bestselling author Sarah J. Maas comes a seductive, breathtaking book that blends romance, adventure, and faerie lore into an unforgettable read.
Frequently asked questions
Is A Court of Thorns and Roses appropriate for a 7-year-old?
The book is described as an imaginative and violent retelling of Beauty and the Beast, featuring gory battles, gruesome injuries, and violent death. Violence is a constant theme throughout the series, accepted as routine in the narrative. The narrative includes elements that could be considered scary, such as the presence of cruel characters and themes of murder and torture. The depiction of violence and the dark nature of the story may evoke fear or discomfort in some readers.
Does A Court of Thorns and Roses have violence?
The book is described as an imaginative and violent retelling of Beauty and the Beast, featuring gory battles, gruesome injuries, and violent death. Violence is a constant theme throughout the series, accepted as routine in the narrative.
Does A Court of Thorns and Roses have scary content?
The narrative includes elements that could be considered scary, such as the presence of cruel characters and themes of murder and torture. The depiction of violence and the dark nature of the story may evoke fear or discomfort in some readers.
Does A Court of Thorns and Roses have religious themes?
The author, Sarah J. Maas, incorporates elements from her Catholic and Jewish upbringing into the narrative, weaving in themes of Jewish spiritualism and biblical allusions. This integration adds depth to the fantasy elements of the story.
Does A Court of Thorns and Roses have racial/cultural content?
While the series features characters of various backgrounds, race is not a central theme or plot point in the narrative. Discussions about race or racism are not explicitly present in the story.
Does A Court of Thorns and Roses have profanity?
The series includes crude language and swear words, such as 'f--k', 's--t', and 'bastard', often used in various contexts, including as terms of endearment. This is consistent across multiple books in the series.
Does A Court of Thorns and Roses have climate change?
There are no explicit themes related to climate activism or environmentalism present in the book. The narrative does not address climate issues directly.
Does A Court of Thorns and Roses have sexual identity?
The book contains explicit sexual content, including prolonged and intense sex scenes. The narrative is noted for its sexual tension and detailed descriptions of sexual encounters, aimed at an older teen audience.
Does A Court of Thorns and Roses have gender roles?
The protagonist, Feyre, challenges traditional gender stereotypes and navigates themes of femininity and masculinity throughout the series. The narrative presents her as a character who stands up to inequality and seeks to reshape societal norms.
Does A Court of Thorns and Roses have lgbtq+ themes?
The series features a major character who is homoromantic and bisexual, revealed towards the end of the third book. However, there is criticism regarding the representation of LGBTQ+ characters, as they are not shown in relationships until later in the series.
