One Brutal Court Of Thorns & Roses Scene From 10 Years Ago Highlights The Series' Biggest Missed Opportunity

Warning: This article contains spoilers for the A Court of Thorns and Roses books.Sarah J. Maas' A Court of Thorns and Roses is brilliant in many ways, with its compelling cast, unique world-building, and intriguing magic system. However, the books often lack high stakes and tension within their stories — and this is mainly due to the rarity of character deaths or any real consequences to be found throughout the (currently) five-book fantasy series. Feyre and co. are essentially untouchable, and everyone reading knows it.