The Book Club
12. A Court of Thorns and Roses: ''Fairy Smut'' or Fantasy Sensation?
Published: 5 May 2026 at 00:00 Europe/London
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How was ACOTAR inspired by traditional folklore? Why has the novel become such a mass sensation? And, what is Romantasy?
Join Dominic Sandbrook and Tabitha Syrett as they delve into the fascinating story behind the writing of A Court Of Thorns and Roses, the world it was born of, and the novel itself.
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