Author A. N. Horton

So I’ve been told, on several occasions, to give this book a read given my being not so impressed with the Throne of Glass series. Finally, I’ve read the first book of #acotar by @therealsjmaas and here’s my review:

What I liked:
👍 The pace was good, quick but not too quick
👍 The world building was immaculate, we really get some good immersion from a human perspective
👍 The characters were well-crafted and overall believable (I like a nicely flawed character and this book is full of them)

What I did NOT like:
👎 Inconsistency with the magic. This is an issue I have with a lot of fantasy. In this story, the healing ability of the fae has confusing levels of potency and I still can’t figure out if Tamlin’s “claws” are there all the time or only on occasion.
👎 Rhysand’s character. I know I’m going to get some pushback here but hear me out. First, I’ll start with saying that I’ve only read the first book so I’m sure there will be more of him but I really didn’t feel like we got deep enough into Rhysand’s character. Yes, I get why he turned against his master but I wanted to feel that pain more. Other actions of his were never explained and that cryptic ending felt a bit cringy and unresolved. I’m sure we will be seeing more of him in the rest of the series but for now I’m left feeling unsatisfied with his development.