A Court of Thorns and Roses Paperback Box Set (5 books)

A read these books on my kindle but had to have the boxed set for my library. I thoroughly enjoyed each book individually, and can't recommend the entire series strongly enough. I finished the entire five-book A Court of Thorns and Roses series by Sarah J. Maas and I can honestly say this became one of the most immersive fantasy worlds I’ve read in years. What begins as a Beauty and the Beast-inspired fantasy quickly evolves into something much larger — political intrigue, war, found family, trauma, healing, sacrifice, and some of the most emotionally satisfying character arcs I’ve encountered in fantasy romance. Each book expands the world in ways that feel richer and more dangerous, while still keeping the emotional core deeply personal. The strength of this series is not just the romance — although the chemistry and tension are exceptional — it’s the way the characters evolve through grief, power, loyalty, and survival. The friendships and chosen family dynamics were just as compelling to me as the romantic relationships. I became completely invested in these characters. The writing is cinematic and addictive. There were moments that genuinely shocked me, scenes that made me emotional, and chapters I stayed up far too late reading because I couldn’t stop. The pacing across the series builds beautifully, especially from book two onward, where the story truly becomes unforgettable. If you enjoy fantasy with strong heroines, morally gray characters, political tension, emotional depth, romance, and high stakes, this series absolutely lives up to the hype. By the end, it felt less like finishing a book series and more like leaving behind a world I had lived inside for weeks. Highly recommended for fans of epic fantasy romance.

If you like spicy romance novels and you like high fantasy novels, you will like this series. It is an adult series for adult themes and adult scenes, not just spice, but also gore/war/torture, and that is important to note. This series has its own magic system and mythologies, and is connected to other universes of the author including Crescent City and Throne of Glass but can be read on its own. I think it is a really good series. SPOILERS (not heavy spoilers but will talk about things which happen in the book in a general sense) for conversation about feminism/fascism/mental illness. Many people want a high fantasy series which is feminist in nature and the male love interests are feminist, this is not that kind of book. It definitely has feminist undertones and female empowerment undertones, it is written by a female author which historically high-fantasy books in a female lens have been shunned so I prefer to support female authors, but the love interest does many things which are not feminist. The male love interest in this book drugs her and dances inappropriately with her, and then claims there was no other way to make the villain think he didn’t care about the protagonist and put her in danger. That is pretty unbelievable, there are a million other options that do not include drugging someone in that situation. The male love interest “rescues” the protagonist and brings her to a place which only his friends and family, for hundreds of years of relational ties, are. This technically is a social isolation happening. This is apparent when 5 books later the love interest is not only still lying to the protagonist, but getting all the friends and family to lie for him about something that directly and drastically affects her life. She technically is supposed to be the same level of power that he is, but it is very clear that was a stunt to show symbolically how much he cared for her. Because if she truly had the same power as him then the friends and family would not have lied like that, the same way they would not have lied to him. The other thing about that is she was raised to her status without any well learned political or historical education of the people she is ruling, giving the male love interest good reason to be able to over-ride anything she put into place, and not giving her enough knowledge to truly do her job. What also goes along with this is that all education on those political historical topics will have to come through him or people whom he is employing/has these strong ties with. There is a race of people which the love interest rules over who are physically and sexually abusing females, and neglecting/abusing their male children to be warriors. The love interest claims to have put laws into place to prevent this, however, he does not enforce them. Similar to how he symbolically gave the protagonist a position of power, he seemed to have symbolically put a feminist law into place but then not follow through. It is claimed the abuse they are facing is culture, and to give the males more time to change, which is obviously untrue and harmful. “He will change” rhetoric harms women often. I think the way the fantasy race and issue of female violence was written was realistic, but I also think that realism is disturbing because of his unwillingness to be harsher in punishment towards males who are literally physically altering these females. It also is somewhat insinuated there is fascism going on because of his obsession with keeping one “good” city safe, and his distaste for the sexist race of warriors and the other city - which he oversees and is in charge of. It is almost like he believes their lives lost causes and something to be used to protect his favorite city and people, which is obviously harmful to the people who do not live in his favorite city because their ruler has abandoned them to harm in belief of culture. Again, this is a fantasy book, I do not believe this to reflect the authors beliefs on feminism or humanitarian efforts, but if you personally are looking for a high-fantasy book with a feminist love interest, this is probably not the one. Lastly, the last book has a topic of mental illness- specifically substance use issues. This book was so difficult to read as a researcher in psychology because of the abuse the protagonist faced and how she got better despite, in real life, this person would likely be far worse off. What I mean by this is the protagonist was unliked due to a disability she had in childhood, inadaptibility which is something that happens in children groomed to be married off (groomed meaning taught to be something very specific, particularly in a way of being sold to the highest bidder and marrying a wealthy male). Her sister took her meaning for life by marrying someone powerful and rich without any of the efforts and grooming which the protagonist faced in childhood, so all her trauma no longer had meaning and she no longer felt any reason to be alive. After this she developed an addiction to alcohol and began sexual risk taking behaviors. What her family did was ridicule and shame her but also enable her with money. Shame results in a cycle of wanting pleasure, so doing this was worsening her behavior. After the family got fed up with her wasting money, instead of setting boundaries and no longer buying alcohol, they threatened her life, took away her autonomy, verbally and emotionally abused her, isolated her, and then the person in charge of helping her developed a sexual relationship with her (which is supposed to be romantic but when she already struggled with risky sexual behaviors, this was taking advantage of her). On top it, a scene occurs where she essentially is noted as suicidal, and instead of helping her he continues to be short, rude, and mean to her and forced her to hike (???). And this was because she pointed out a lie which the whole family was keeping from her sister by her love interest, so the protagonist of this book was being punished for giving information which her sister had a right to know. It is just so incredibly hard to read. Of course, these people do not have psychology or mental wellness, however, I think the part I take most issue with is the unrealistic fact she gets better. Because this is a popular series I would also be concerned with people taking the idea that this sort of behavior towards someone mentally ill is romantic or okay in any way shape or form. This is fantasy, most people know that, but I feel compelled to state it anyway. Overall: I do like the books, I like the writing style, I even do not mind many of the character flaws and the big issues I mentioned occurring, it adds to moral/ethical calamity and makes you question who is the real villain or hero. But, I have seen people stating that this is a more feminist style high fantasy romance and I just wanted to point all the reasons I do not believe that to be the case.

I couldn’t be happier with my purchase! My ACOTAR box set arrived all the way from the United States to Bahrain (Middle East) in absolutely perfect condition. The packaging was excellent, and every book arrived without any dents, scratches, bent corners, or damage. The sets are stunning in person—the covers, artwork, and overall quality exceeded my expectations. Shipping was smooth, and everything arrived exactly as described. What makes this purchase even more special is how incredible these series are. ACOTAR is captivating, emotional, and impossible to put down, while Throne of Glass is an epic adventure filled with unforgettable characters, twists, and world-building. Every book keeps you wanting to read just one more chapter! As an international buyer, I was a little nervous about ordering collector’s editions from overseas, but they arrived looking brand new and were very well protected throughout the journey. Beautiful books, amazing stories, excellent packaging, and a fantastic buying experience. I highly recommend these sets to any fantasy lover. Five stars! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐📚✨❤️

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ An unforgettable, soul-shattering romantasy journey — 5 stars across the board. The A Court of Thorns and Roses series is the reason so many of us fell headfirst into the romantasy genre, and for good reason. Sarah J. Maas delivers a world that is lush, emotional, seductive, brutal, and endlessly compelling. What begins as a fairytale-inspired fantasy with ACOTAR quickly evolves into a sweeping saga of love, war, trauma, healing, empowerment, and found family that completely takes over your heart (and your bookshelf). Each book deepens the story and raises the stakes: • ACOTAR pulls you in with deadly fae magic and a fiercely independent heroine. • ACOMAF changes the game emotionally and romantically — this is where obsession begins. • ACOWAR is an epic, emotional finale that will leave you crying in the best way. • ACOFAS offers a softer, more introspective pause to breathe, reflect, and rebuild. • ACOSF takes a bold turn with a new narrator, giving us one of the rawest and most personal journeys of self-worth, grief, and redemption in the series. The writing evolves, the characters grow, and the emotional investment becomes all-consuming. It’s a series filled with iconic quotes, plot twists that punch you in the gut, enemies-to-lovers perfection, and characters you’ll want to protect with your life. Is it fantasy? Yes. Romance? Absolutely. But at its core, this series is about choosing yourself, rising from the ashes, and learning what it means to fight for your place in the world—and for the people you love. If you’re wondering whether to start it… the answer is yes. But fair warning: this isn’t just a series. It’s a full personality trait.

I honestly just started reading book one, but so far I am very captivated and I keep wanting to read it when I can’t read because I have to do other things and being an adult… The box that comes in a clear wrapping so it’s protected, and it is very tight in the box I had to somehow pry the first book out… But it’s a perfect box set even though there’s two more books coming out, so I will have to eventually sell it and buy a new box set 🙈

So ignoring how good the books are (AND THEY ARE AMAZING), I simultaneously love and hate the case that the books come in. All 5 of them are placed inside of a case, but the case is such a tight fit that it was really hard to take any books out and put them back in. After having read all of them, I couldn't squeeze them back into the case, all but 1 of them are in the case now. The Paperback quality of the books are really good. The cover doesn't feel thin and wimpy, it feels strong and smooth. I absolutely loved every book that was in the set (Although I might skip A Court of Frost and Starlight on my next reads since it wasn't adding much to the plot, more of a Christmas special in a way). The storyline was so entertaining and the main couple throughout all 5 books are so relatable. I'm overall thrilled with this purchase, I just wish the case wasn't so tight.

First off, the bundle is great as it is cheaper to purchase this way. If you’re trying to get back into reading this is a great choice! It is Romantasy (Romance/Fantasy). It is a great blend of both. The writing is excellent, the way the author lines up the events with the overarching plot is clever and fun. The first book is slow moving but that’s due to it focusing on world building and getting to know the main character. The book speeds up at the end and gets intense which leaves you primed up for book 2. By far book 2 and 5 are my favorites. As you read book 2, you discover so much more about the world and are just as in awe as the main character. Book 3 is really intense including a war and mostly focused on character development and learning about other courts which was interesting. Book 4 is what Booktok calls the “Christmas Special”. It’s honestly a gem. It focuses on their version of Christmas which is Winter Solstice. It’s the shortest in the series and what makes it a gem is that you get to see the characters happy for a bit. I know when I watch tv shows or read books, when there’s a lot of mayhem all the time, I’m always craving a little happiness or stillness to see the characters living normally and not focused on the next problem, so I am grateful book 4 exists. As I mentioned before the author is great at planting events or tid bits of information into the storyline that will be used later. As the characters are happy in book 4, the author sets up the next book with bits of information that sparks curiosity about a certain character. When you get to book 5, you are hooked and curious to find out what’s been going on with said character and get to explore that character a lot more. Well there you it! I tried to not be too specific or give any spoilers! I hope you’ll read this series! It’s worth it!

The story is really good all the way through. I just read the five books in less than a month! I couldn’t think of anything else I wanted to do, but continue to read this story!

Im already done with the series in such a short span of time OMGGGGG

A COURT OF THORNS AND ROSES Feyre is a human huntress struggling to keep her family alive. After killing a wolf in the woods, she is taken across the wall into Prythian by Tamlin—a powerful High Fae who is very attractive, occasionally furry and unsurprisingly hiding quite a lot of information. This begins with Beauty and the Beast vibes before becoming something much darker and more dangerous. I really enjoyed discovering Prythian alongside Feyre. The courts, the magic and the fae politics create such a vivid world, and you can feel that Sarah J. Maas has only shown us a tiny portion of it. The second half becomes almost impossible to put down. Feyre’s strength isn’t based on magical abilities or fighting experience—she survives through determination, stubbornness and her refusal to abandon the people she loves. A brilliant introduction to the series and an easy five stars!!! A COURT OF MIST AND FURY ACOMAF is the book where everything CHANGES—and it remains one of my favourite fantasy books EVER!!! Feyre survived the events of the first book, but survival has left its mark. She’s traumatised, lost and attempting to squeeze herself back into a life that no longer fits her. Then an old bargain pulls her towards the Night Court—and RHYSAND—where secrets are revealed, new friendships are formed and Feyre begins to understand that healing doesn’t mean returning to the person she was before. I loved EVERYTHING about this. The character development, the found family, the banter, the slow-burn romance and the fact that the love story is built around somebody encouraging Feyre to discover her own strength. And RHYSAND. No notes. Solid book-husband material. Possibly the NUMBER ONE book husband of all time!!! This book is SO much better than the first one and is where the ACOTAR series really starts to take shape. An absolute favourite and obviously five HUGE stars!!! A COURT OF WINGS AND RUIN WAR has arrived, alliances must be formed and Feyre has officially run out of patience for everybody’s nonsense!!! The beginning was frustrating. I wanted Feyre back in the Night Court ASAP. But we get there eventually. I loved seeing more of the different courts and their rulers. The political meeting alone contains enough tension, insults and general chaos to sustain an entire book 😂 This book also demonstrates exactly why the found family is so special. Every character has something to lose, and the loyalty between them completely destroyed me. The final section had my heart racing and then thoroughly broke it. One of my favourites in the series and another enormous five-star read!!! A COURT OF FROST AND STARLIGHT Basically, the ACOTAR Christmas special!!! After the emotional destruction of ACOWAR, I genuinely appreciated spending some quieter time with these characters while they rebuilt their homes, exchanged presents and attempted to process everything that had happened. Is there an enormous amount of plot? No. Do you even NEED to read this one? Probably not—but why would you not?! It begins setting up the emotional struggles and future storylines of several characters—particularly Nesta—so it isn’t entirely festive fluff. A cosy little bridge between the larger books and five stars from me because I would happily read about the Inner Circle completing their weekly food shop. A COURT OF SILVER FLAMES Nesta Archeron is angry, traumatised and determined to push away anybody who tries to help her. Unfortunately for her, Cassian is equally stubborn and absolutely refuses to be frightened off. I know Nesta is divisive, but I loved that her healing journey wasn’t neat or particularly likeable. Trauma doesn’t always make people quietly sad. Sometimes it makes them furious, destructive and almost impossible to reach. The female friendships in this book are EVERYTHING. Watching Nesta, Gwyn and Emerie train together, support each other and create their own version of family was one of my favourite parts of the entire series. Then we have Cassian. Funny, loyal, patient and built like an actual wall. We love to see it!!! He’s also more my type physically than Rhysand. Actually, HE might be my number-one book husband! This is heavier and considerably spicier than the previous books—some of which made me feel a bit ick, if I’m honest. But alas... we shall all keep our hands on the headboard until further notice. Five stars!!!

يجنن ما ودي أخلصه من كثر ما انه حلو رح يعجب اللي يحب الفنتازيا و الاكشن شوي

Se convirtió en una de mis sagas favoritas de todos los tiempos, tanto así que me llegó en junio y ya la leí dos veces. Definitivamente la recomiendo si te gusta la fantasía o si te llama la atención, están muy bien escritos y si pudiera darle 10 estrellas se las daba🤍✨ La caja es más resiente de lo que pensaba, llegó un poquito maltratada de una esquina (porque Amazon nunca manda los libros con protección) pero los libros estaban en perfectas condiciones, tienen un acabado muy lindo en la portada, los colores son súper vibrantes 💟