The name of the ACOTAR saga is condensed in these initials due to its original title in English A Court of Thorns and Roses which has been translated into Spanish as A Court of Thorns and Roses. The English publisher Bloomsbury He has taken charge of editing this series of books that came to light in 2015 and that has captivated critics and the public. In 2016 the editions translated into Spanish arrived thanks to crossbooks, Planet. She has received recognition from The New York Times through her bestseller list and has also been nominated for Goodreads for Best Young Adult Fantasy and Science Fiction Book.
It is in this genre that the enormous fantasy world that its author, Sarah J. Maas, has been able to build, embarks on. The producer Hulu is already working on the audiovisual adaptation of this story classified as high fantasy for its completely new and original content that concentrates its action in an environment far from realism and what is known. In this new world, its characters stand out, humans and faes, contained in a whirlwind of magic impossible to dream of before. An incredible universe that takes us into the purest fantasy. Only suitable for the most admirers of the genre.
A Court of Thorns and Roses: The ACOTAR Saga
A court of thorns and roses
With this novel begins the fantastic story starring Feyre Archeron. She is a human girl who suffers from hunger and calamity along with her family. She until she makes up her mind and she hunts heavy prey in the forest, a huge wolf, which will bring consequences immediately. A fearsome being named Tamlin appears in her house, forcing her to accompany him to Prythian., a magical land full of beings known as faes and that is not free of dangers and dark enchantments. Feyre will live in Tamlin Castle in a place called Spring Court. What started out as a prisoner-captor relationship turns into an irresistible passion..
A court of mist and fury
The fairy tale continues. But everything seems more difficult for Feyre, even though she has Tamlin by her side. Her life at Corte Primavera has reached a new level. Now Feyre has fae powers and her recent past is written in blood.. Her relationship with Rhysand is turbulent, she is somehow tied to this character, and the romance will go in growing in this second part of the saga.
A court of wings and ruin
The war is getting closer. Prythian is in danger, a usurping king stalks her, and Feyre will have to decide who she can trust. and who doesn't. Making good allies will be crucial, as will keeping an eye on Tamlin, and seeking support from the high lords. Likewise, the protagonist establishes herself as a high fae and must learn to master her powers once and for all.
A court of ice and stars
This fourth installment is a bit darker. In it, the reconstruction of the ravages of war will be the core of the plot. Feyre, Rhys and those closest to them need to raise the Night Court after the war. At the same time they must count on the arrival of the Winter Solstice; that gives a little respite to the inhabitants. Although the terror of the past will come with force in the near future.
A court of silver flames
It is the last installment, but only so far. A new character joins, very important to the story: Nesta Archeron, Feyre's older sister. She was forcibly turned into a high fae and now her training is entrusted to Cassian. (member of the Night Court) by Feyre and Rhys. A good part of the dangers that lie in wait for them all could be abated with the disposition that Nesta and Cassian show towards each other, as well as heal their respective wounds.
About the author
Sarah J. Maas is the author of the amazing fantasy saga ACOTAR. He was born in New York on March 5, 1986. He studied Creative Writing at Hamilton College in New York. He began to write very early, since his adolescent stage he has created a diversity of stories and what would be his first novel, throne of glass, also very successful, which he turned into a saga, and which helped him to start in his fantastic and youthful style.
Likewise, together with ACOTAR, he has written other books and stories related to this universe and with the first one started by throne of glass. Additionally, Maas has confirmed that there will be a sixth and seventh book for the ACOTAR series. This saga is incredibly inspired by the traditional tale Beauty and the beast.
Sarah J. Maas continues to work. On the one hand, in the adaptation of ACOTAR for Hulu together with the American screenwriter Ron Moore (Star Trek), in his third saga: Crescent City and, of course, in the continuation of ACOTAR.