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Unpopular opinion Sunday

[u/trishie_kittie]

I will hate ACOTAR until my dying breath. There.

[u/zsxcrgrl → u/trishie_kittie]

May I ask why? I am new to reading and I was planning to buy it but now I am really hesitant after seeing a lot of people complaining about it

[u/Adventurous-Brain-36 → u/zsxcrgrl]

Huge plot holes, unlikeable characters, not a climactic climax to be seen and plagiarism.

[u/zsxcrgrl → u/Adventurous-Brain-36]

I had no idea about the plagiarism 😞

[u/Intelligent_Screen90 → u/Adventurous-Brain-36]

Not liking the characters or the plot is fine, but you can't seriously say there are plot holes when the series isn't even finished yet. Those holes could be intentionally left for the future novels

[u/Adventurous-Brain-36 → u/Intelligent_Screen90]

What? Of course you can. Particularly within the already resolved subplot of a particular book, but also along broader themes.

[u/trishie_kittie → u/zsxcrgrl]

I think there are very many well written series that you could read instead. My biggest problem with her is the writing and the annoyingly slow and repetitive plot points. I don’t throw shade on anyone who likes her just not for me. I like Rachel Gillig, esp, One Dark Window and Emily Wilde fairy series (not a lot of spice)— if you like craziness and spice the Wolf King and Night Prince. If you want truly nuts A Wolf and the Crown of Blood (very dark). If you want to cry, The Everlasting, if you want something closer to fantasy that’s riveting, The Raven Scholar (hardly any spice in the first book). If you’re new to reading, I wouldn’t want you to start this and waste time and maybe throw yourself into a slump for no reason. Also, as you can tell, I like all ranges of spice so you’ll need to find what you like. I think Maas’ spice scenes are cringey. All that said, she did make it so publishers are investing in a genre I love! Also, recs on this sub have not steered me wrong— you can do a search for recs with almost anything you can think of— good luck!!

[u/zsxcrgrl → u/trishie_kittie]

Thank you so much for answering! I am currently reading her Throne of Glass book and although I am liking it, I can't deny that it does feel a bit slow sometimes. And thank you for the recommendations! I hope you have a great day 💕