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COURT OF THORNS AND ROSES

Sarah J. Maas

Feyre navigates divided worlds that are edging toward war. (Ages 14 and up)

Ages 16+Source checked

Why this age? Contains sustained fantasy violence, frightening threats, torture and trauma, strong romantic/sexual material, profanity, and emotionally intense themes. Mature teens may be able to handle it, depending on family standards. This is guidance, not a safety guarantee; reading level and family context may differ.

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Recommended age16+

Strongest cautions

  • Romance5/5
  • Frightening scenes4/5
  • Sexual content & nudity4/5

Strongest positives

  • Courage & resilience4/5
  • Creativity & curiosity4/5
  • Good role models3/5

What’s in it?

Death of a character3/5
Why this rating?

Deaths and lethal danger are important to the plot, with grief and sacrifice treated seriously.

Graphic injury3/5
Why this rating?

Some descriptions of injuries and blood during hunts and battles, but not gratuitous.

Strong language2/5
Why this rating?

Occasional mild to moderate profanity used throughout.

LGBTQIA characters1/5
Why this rating?

Minor representation of non-heterosexual characters as the series progresses.

Religious themes1/5
Why this rating?

No real-world religious themes; world-building focuses on mythology and faerie lore.

Romance5/5
Why this rating?

Romance is central, involving attraction, courtship, jealousy, kissing, emotionally intense relationships, and a major romantic arc.

Frightening scenes4/5
Why this rating?

Dark faeries, monstrous creatures, captivity, curses, threats, and sustained peril create a frightening atmosphere with intense suspense.

Sexual content & nudity4/5
Why this rating?

Includes explicit sexual scenes and sensual material, especially in the latter part of the novel.

Alcohol or drugs2/5
Why this rating?

Occasional social drinking of wine and magical elixirs.

Violence4/5
Why this rating?

Frequent fantasy combat, attacks, imprisonment, threats, and physical abuse; violence is often intense and sometimes consequential.

What’s good in it?

Courage & resilience4/5
Why this rating?

The protagonist repeatedly confronts fear, danger, oppression, and seemingly impossible trials, with bravery central to the narrative.

Creativity & curiosity4/5
Why this rating?

Rich faerie worldbuilding, magical courts, curses, bargains, and imaginative creatures strongly encourage fantasy and creative thought.

Diverse representation2/5
Why this rating?

Diverse in terms of magical species and varying personality types.

Educational value1/5
Why this rating?

Focuses on literacy and folklore, but is primarily for entertainment.

Kindness & empathy2/5
Why this rating?

Compassion and protective care become important, especially toward vulnerable people, though cruelty and manipulation are also prominent.

Positive messages3/5
Why this rating?

Emphasizes compassion, sacrifice, freedom, resilience, loyalty, and resisting cruelty, while also exploring power and trauma.

Good role models3/5
Why this rating?

Protagonist shows resilience and determination, though choices are often morally gray.

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  1. What did courage look like in this story? Was being brave always the same as being fearless?
  2. How did relationships or romance affect the characters’ choices?
  3. Which choice in COURT OF THORNS AND ROSES would you have made differently, and why?
  4. Who changed the most in COURT OF THORNS AND ROSES, and what caused that change?
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