A Court of Wings and Ruin

By: Sarah J. Maas

Narrated by: Amanda Leigh Cobb

The epic series from #1 bestselling global phenomenon author Sarah J. Maas continues with a stunning story of love, war, and revenge.

Feyre has returned to the Spring Court, determined to gather information on Tamlin’s actions and learn what she can about the invading king threatening to bring her land to its knees. But to do so she must play a deadly game of deceit.

One slip could bring doom not only for Feyre but for everything—and everyone she holds dear.

As war bears down upon them all, Feyre endeavors to take her place as one of the High Fae of the land, balancing her struggle to master her powers—both magical and political—and her love for her court and family. Amidst these struggles, Feyre and Rhysand must
decide whom to trust among the cunning and lethal High Lords, and hunt for allies in unexpected places.

In this thrilling third book in the Court of Thorns and Roses series, the fate of Feyre’s world is at stake as armies grapple for power over the one thing that could destroy it.

©2017 Sarah J. Maas (P)2017 Recorded Books

Loved it, despite new narrator (give her a chance)

I'll admit, I had a difficult time getting into this one (but loved it none-the-less). The new narration was just so different from Jennifer Ikeda -- for Feyre and Rhysand particularly. However, about a quarter of the way through, I was over it and just enjoying the story itself. Cobb did a really amazing job with the thrilling last half of the book in particular. Knowing that we have some character-focused novellas and novels coming up in the series, I know she'll do a great job with them (she nailed Cassian, Nesta, Amren, and Mor, I thought). looking forward to more Maas books narrated by Cobb (or Ikeda should she come back to the series). The fandom should definitely not fear this one. It's a great listen!

Not that bad!!

After seeing these reviews, I was really scared to listen to this. I loved the first 2 books SO MUCH! Jennifer Ikeda ruled. Why the switch!? I wish she had kept going, and I don't know why they chose someone new, but honestly? Once I got over being pissed off, it wasn't that bad! I mean, Amanda is no Jennifer, but I think she did her best. The characters were good. Lucien's brothers were fantastically evil. I just miss the overall tone of Jennifer as Feyre. I felt like I got to know her, and now it was like a completely different person.

And since this book is over 25 hours long, how were people writing reviews THE FIRST DAY IT CAME OUT!? I don't think half those people even gave the new narrator a chance. They couldn't have had the time to listen to it. So. I admit, it took a while for her to find her stride, I think, but once I got past my initial shock and dismay, and I started listening to the story itself? I was still interested, and I was still moved.

Chapter 44 - with all the high lords? And that scene with the cliff? Oh - and Lord Grayson scene with Elaine???? Come on. It was good. Admit it. Of course, you have to listen that far.

It probably sucks to step into such a popular series, so I say job well done -- even if I wish Jennifer was still doing it....

Narrator Change Didn't Ruin It

I loved the first two books in the series and was looking forward to this one when I noticed that the narrator was different. I generally hate when there is a narrator change in a series told from the same perspective, especially if you are binge listening. It tends to be so distracting that it can ruin it. Luckily this narrator sounded almost identical to the previous one and did an equally excellent job. I might not have even known they were different narrators. That being said, it was a great end to a great series, well worth the listen!

Lovely conclusion

I was apprehensive when I first bought this book as all the reviews rated the narrator low and it seemed everyone complained about her. My question for all of those people is… why? Amanda Leigh Cobb’s performance was great! Was it a little different than the previous narrator? A little, but certainly not as much as the reviews would lead one to believe.

As for the story itself, I found it to be a good conclusion to the trilogy—and even better, I feel Ms. Maas did a wonderful job of leaving little things and trails of potential plot lines for future books in this world. Personally, I really enjoyed the fact that not all the minor storylines were tied up like perfect little bows—not only does it lend a good sense of realism, but it also opens the doors to other books, whether they’re standalone novellas about certain characters or an extension series building off this one. It’s a brilliant move by a strong author.

Thanks for a great series, Sarah J. Maas. And Amanda Leigh Cobb: ignore the haters; you did a wonderful job.

Not the original narrator...disappointed!!

I was really really disappointed that the narrator for the first two books did not do this one. Personally I really prefer the original narrator. The second one was okay but I had already gotten used to the characters and their voices in the way that the first narrator portrayed them. I felt she was more authentic and she made them come alive.

The second narrator did not. At least not for me.