The A Court of Thorns and Roses fandom mocks Tamlin with hilarious memes, detesting his character. Tamlin's toxic behavior in A Court of Mist and Fury prompts Feyre to leave him for the Night Court. Tamlin's lack of leadership skills and comparison to Gaston create meme fodder, contrasting with his musical talent and friendships.

Tamlin as a character has seen an interesting turn since A Court of Thorns and Roses became a bestseller, starting out as the next big romantasy love interest before becoming meme fodder. Tamlin serves as Feyre's main love interest in Sarah J. Maas' first A Court of Thorns and Roses book, with only dismissable hints that this relationship will not last forever. Feyre and Tamlin's relationship becomes increasingly abusive in A Court of Mist and Fury, prompting her to leave the Spring Court and eventually begin a relationship with Rhysand, the High Lord of the Night Court.