Discussions on platforms like Tumblr and Reddit have raised concerns about potential plagiarism in Sarah J. Maas's works, particularly regarding similarities to other fantasy series. Critics point to resemblances between Maas's "Throne of Glass" and "A Court of Thorns and Roses" series and Anne Bishop's "The Black Jewels" trilogy, including parallels in character names, races, and specific phrases. For instance, the name "Terreille" in Bishop's series is similar to "Terrasen" in Maas's work (SJM-Exposed-Blog, 2018).
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Additionally, certain lines in Maas's novels closely mirror those from other works, such as J.K. Rowling's "Harry Potter" series. For example, a line from "A Court of Mist and Fury" ("Be glad of your human heart, Feyre. Pity those who don’t feel anything at all.") closely resembles a quote from Dumbledore in "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" ("Do not pity the dead, Harry. Pity the living, and, above all those who live without love.") (AntiRowaelin., n.d.).
Supporters of Maas argue that these instances fall within the realm of inspiration and homage, common in the fantasy genre, while critics believe they cross into plagiarism. The debate continues within the literary community, with discussions available on platforms like Tumblr and Reddit (REDDIT, 2019)
Reference
Reddit user. (2019, January 14). Sarah J. Maas plagiarism? [Online forum post]. Reddit. https://www.reddit.com/r/SarahJMaas/comments/awebik/sarah_j_maas_plagiarism/
AntiRowaelin. (n.d.). Page 9. Tumblr. Retrieved January 10, 2025, from https://antirowaelin.tumblr.com/page/9
SJM-Exposed-Blog. (2018, June 28). Plagiarism. Tumblr. Retrieved January 10, 2025, from https://sjm-exposed-blog.tumblr.com/post/175013066891/plagiarism
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