ACOTAR Mini Series Begins 🌹 | Episode 1: A Court of Thorns and Roses

In this episode of Read Between the Wines, Mandy, Deb, and guest Ashley kick off their ACOTAR mini series with a deep dive into A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas, the first book in the beloved fantasy romance series.The trio shares their initial reactions to the book, discussing first-time vs reread perspectives, the slower pacing of Book 1, and why this installment often feels different from the rest of the series. They break down the early worldbuilding, the Archeron sisters’ family dynamics, and Feyre’s journey from survival to transformation.The conversation explores the evolving relationships between Feyre, Tamlin, and Rhysand, how reader perceptions shift as the story unfolds, and the tension between protection and control. Mandy, Deb, and Ashley also dive into the themes of rebellion, sacrifice, and power, including the impact of the trials under Amarantha and Feyre’s ultimate fate at the end of the book.This episode sets the foundation for the rest of the ACOTAR series, highlighting what Book 1 introduces, what it withholds, and why many readers are encouraged to keep going into A Court of Mist and Fury.⚠️ Spoiler Warning: This episode primarily focuses on Book 1, but includes light discussion and context related to the rest of the ACOTAR series.00:00 Welcome Back Ashley and Intro to our ACOTAR Series!08:02 Full ACOTAR (Book One) Discussion (Spoilers for full series)01:10:25 Wrap Up and Ratings - ACOMAF Next Week!#ACOTAR #ACOTARSeries #CourtOfThornsAndRoses #SarahJMaas #FantasyRomance #Romantasy #BookPodcast #ReadBetweenTheWines #BookTube #BookDiscussion⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠ https://open.spotify.com/show/5f25tAVPlu7GRBZ2TQu3qc?si=cQvieQDqTuqAOHNDULq8nQ⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/read-between-the-wines-with-mandy-and-deb/id1825017240TikTok: @read.between.the.wines2Instagram: @rbtwines2YouTube: @ReadBetweenTheWines2Let us know how we're doing or what you want to hear more of!  www.readbtw.com