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nikethestatue · 22 minutes
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The way Gwyn is mentioned in ONE (1) single article and it’s just stating what happened. Whereas Elain, and/or Elain and Azriel (NOT Azriel alone) have been mentioned in MULTIPLE articles since 2021 and especially around the HOFAS release, all speculating that she or they will be the next book. They literally all say “SJM hasn’t announced it yet but she did say she had plans for Elain’s book” or “but fans speculate it will be Elain and Azriel” LIKEEEE come on now. Even a few days ago a new article came out talking about “elain, Elain and Azriel, or Elain and lucien.” And they listed “Bloomsbury” as a source at the bottom of the article. I really wonder about these people. I do think atp they are trying to soft launch but unfortunately people can’t read writing on the wall
ALl the articles are stating actual....(shocker) facts. Not headcanons from teens on TikTok.
If I am a journo tasked with writing an article about SJM and the next book, and i know very little about her or her books, and I do basic look up, why, in a million years would i ever think that the book would be about Gwyn? Or Gwynriel? Chances are, I wouldn't even know who the eff she is. Why, because why would I know who Nesta's friend is? And why would I, as a journo, assume that Gwyn would get a book and Emerie, for example, wouldn't (if I even knew who they were).
There are logical assumptions, and illogical assomptions.
Elain and Elriel or even Elucien are logical.
Gwynriel is random and illogical.
THat's all.
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Elain and Azriel - A Court of Thorns and Roses
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nikethestatue · 40 minutes
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Some people in this fandom LOVE to offer completely incomprehensible quotes from the books and then somehow claim that they are an indicator of some kind of 'end game'.
"His name is Lucien"
"See you tomorrow, shadowsinger"
even something as random as 'they are at each other's throats"
Now the next fight (since Elriel vs Gwynriel has been pretty much exhausted by now) is about Jurian and Vassa and how they are so human and hence will end up together! And apparently being at each other's throats is a good indicator of a love connection.
Why is Azriel boldly reminding Cassian that he'd rescued Elain from Hybern is just the ramblings of a lustful man, but 'see you tomorrow' is an indication of love.
Honestly, I say 'see you tomorrow' to a LOT of people daily. I hope they don't think that I am thinking that we are endgame.
The quality of arguments and what people have been using as 'proof' has been really declining in the past few years.
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nikethestatue · 1 hour
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I Heard that there was a falling out between SJM and Charlie Bowater some time ago? what do you know of this ?
Yes.
Charlie drew Manon as Asian. SJM disagreed with the portrayal and it was serious enough of a disagreement that Charlie never drew anything for SJM again.
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nikethestatue · 2 hours
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Hand-to-Hand
We learn in ACOSF Azriel is not a fan of “hand-to-hand” combat, as it is “too close” for his tastes. Azriel, whose hands were burned in childhood by his brothers, who is quite introverted, quiet, and selective with his touch, humor, and presence, does not readily touch many people in the series. One person he consistently and almost exclusively offers his hands and time to, is Elain.
In my opinion, Sarah brought his dislike of hand-to-hand combat and closeness to our attention to show us something. I believe that something is his selectivity, exclusivity, and gentleness as it pertains to closeness and touch. I have seen some discuss Azriel’s gentleness with Elain as a bad thing, but I disagree.
Azriel is extremely gentle, dare I say, even when he’s using his hands for torture…which we’re meant to see in this contrast that Sarah makes about the dynamic nature of Azriel’s character. I would argue that Azriel isn’t brash in the violent use of his hands- he’s thoughtful and considerate in a different way- but by no means brash. I would never describe Azriel as irreverent, even when he is engaged in torture.
“Cassian could have sworn Nesta’s fingers stalled on the laces of her boots. He drawled, “Nothing at all. We’re starting on hand-to-hand combat.”
“My least favorite,” Azriel said.
Toeing off her boots, Nesta asked, “Why?”
Az observed her, striding barefoot into the ring. “I like swordplay better. Hand-to-hand is too close for my tastes.” (ACOSF, p 340)
Azriel, graceful as any courtier, offered her an arm. I couldn’t tell if she was looking at his blue Siphon or at his scarred skin beneath as she breathed, “Beautiful.” Color bloomed high on Azriel’s golden-brown cheeks, but he inclined his head in thanks and led my sister toward the back doors into the garden, sunlight bathing them. (ACOWAR, p 347) set her down gently on the foyer carpet, having carried her in through the front door.
He set her down gently on the foyer carpet, having carried her in through the front door.
Elain peered up at his patient, solemn face.
Azriel smiled faintly. “Would you like me to show you the garden?” (ACOWAR, p 346)
“I can help her,” said Azriel, stepping to the table as Elain silently rose. No shadows at his ear, no darkness ringing his fingers as he extended a hand. Nesta monitored him like a hawk, but kept silent as Elain took his hand, and out they went. (ACOWAR, p 426)
“It has never failed me once,” the shadowsinger said, the midday sun devoured by the dark blade. “Some people say it is magic and will always strike true.” He gently took her hand and pressed the hilt of the legendary blade into it. “It will serve you well.”
Elain looked up at Azriel, their eyes meeting, his hand still lingering on the hilt of the blade. (ACOWAR, p 811)
Azriel still cradling Elain to his chest. He dripped blood behind him the entire time—a trickle compared to the torrent that should be leaking out. Contained only by the patches of power he’d slapped on it. Help—he needed a healer immediately. (ACOWAR, p 774)
Then Azriel, gently taking Elain’s hand in his own, as if afraid his scars would hurt her. (ACOWAR, p 645)
Azriel gently removed the gag from her mouth. “Are you hurt?”
She shook her head, devouring the sight of him as if not quite believing it. “You came for me.” The shadowsinger only inclined his head. (ACOWAR, p 763)
“She gave it back,” I amended, failing to block out the image of the black blade piercing through the King of Hybern’s throat. But Elain had given it back—had pressed it into Azriel’s hands after the battle, just as he had pressed it into hers before. And then walked away without looking back. (ACOSAF, p 60)
But Azriel only took Elain’s heavy dish of potatoes from her hands, his voice soft as night as he said, “Sit. I’ll take care of it.” (ACOSAF, p 135)
Azriel is gentle and considerate when offering touch to others besides Elain. The only other times he does so is with Feyre’s wings, with which he thoroughly asks permission and Mor, who pulls her hand away. He also grabs Cassian’s hand when he tries to dig-in to the meal Elain assisted in preparing ahead of her return to the table (if that is not husband and wife vibes…) He is careful. He is considerate. And he is…gentle.
Azriel’s hands, for all their scarring, were featherlight as he grasped and touched certain areas, patting and tapping others. (ACOWAR, p 285)
Mor opened her mouth, but Azriel laid a scarred hand atop hers.
She snatched her hand back as if she’d been burned—burned as he had been.
Azriel’s mask of cold didn’t so much as waver at the rejection. Though Eris chuckled softly. Enough to make Azriel’s hazel eyes…(ACOWAR, p 368)
Azriel’s scarred fingers wrapped around his wrist. “Wait,” Azriel said, nothing but command in his voice. (ACOFAS, p 135)
Getting Azriel to take any time for himself that didn’t involve work or training was nearly impossible. And when I pointed out that he did go to Rita’s with her whenever she asked, Mor simply informed me that it had taken her four centuries to get him to do that. (ACOMAF, p 507)
Peaceful. Quiet. Gentle.
And I think Elain—Elain would like it, too. Though she’d probably cling to Azriel, just to have some peace and quiet.”
I smiled at the thought—at how handsome they would be together. (ACOWAR, p 654)
That I would never be a gentle grower of things, or someone who burned like fire—but that I would.. (ACOMAF, p654)
Elain, who Nesta would have killed and whored and stolen for. Elain, who had been gentle and sweet. Elain, who was to marry a lord’s son who hated faeries … (ACOMAF, p 807)
Spring bloomed—the air gentle and scented with roses. (ACOMAF, p 829)
Elain had always been gentle and sweet—and I had considered it a different sort of strength. A better strength. To look at the hardness of the world and choose, over and over, to love, to be kind. She had been always so full of light. (ACOWAR, p 215)
Elain sat silently at one of the wrought-iron tables, a cup of tea before her. Azriel was sprawled on the chaise longue across the gray stones, sunning his wings and reading what looked to be a stack of reports—likely information on the Autumn Court that he planned to present to Rhys once he’d sorted through it all. Already dressed for the Hewn City—the brutal, beautiful armor so at odds with the lovely garden. And my sister sitting within it. (ACOWAR, p 351)
These two are peak comfort and peace. Peak hand-on-hand gentleness. Marital bliss.
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nikethestatue · 2 hours
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All these fake as fuck people all of a sudden care about Elain and want Elain to stay single for her own “well being” are so obvious. They also just so happen to ship Azriel with someone else. You know whats coming and you’re scrambling like SJM will read your theories and change her story LOL…. Stop bullshitting us, we ALL know what you really mean.
This is a goddamn romance series geniuses, elain and azriel are gonna romance so hard we’ll remember it for years. We know you have nothing else to say so this is your new go to argument. People literally couldn’t be more transparent this fandom.
“Oh i just hope elain stays single”, “elain doesn’t suit the night court”, i hope elain turns evil”, “i want elain to be single so she can travel the world like she wanted too”, “elain has to heal first”
Translation:
“I want elain away from Azriel so he can be with (insert random character here that he has zero feelings for)”
NEWSFLASH: Wherever Elain goes, Azriel will follow. Even into villainy
Azriel doesn’t want your mediocre choice for him, he wants Elain on the actual canon story. Whether you like it or not, whether you can come up with some silly little excuse or not.
You care about her but you don’t listen to her when she says the night court is her home, you care about her but you also want her to leave her family and friends behind. Yeah right.
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nikethestatue · 3 hours
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There is something powerful to the fact that the “I love you” of A Court of Silver Flames is not Cassian & instead is the Archeron sisters.
… That the first person who replies, "I love you too” to Nesta; a person who has never been able to say I love you, be allowed to love or be safe in that. Let alone have it reciprocated, without being immediately followed by their death (or destruction of some sort). And that that person is her sister; who loved her before & will love her after, who would fight to keep her safe & actually take care of her.
And Feyre finally gets to hear that from her big sister; from the family she thought she never had. It gives a full circle from how she left; feeling out of place among the human world, to end up in Prythian in the first place, she thought she was alone & left out to dry (or more likely freeze to death). To then in her almost end for the family she did find, she is saved by the sister she always had; the one who followed her to the edge of the wall, fought for her & spent days trying to rip into Prythian; to save her no matter the cost, and when the time came she “gave it all back” to pay it.
Feyre loved her, even when Nesta thought she wasn't worthy of it. Nesta loved her even when Feyre thought her sister hated her. And they both finally get to hear it, say it, see it, feel it, know it. They are worthy & they are loved regardless, they have an unconditional family of relatives & found loves. Their story enters a new world, one that is no longer alone. And there's something powerful in THAT as the choice, “I love you”.
+ We all know Cassian LOVES Nesta, even Nesta knows CASSIAN LOVES NESTA!!! It's been shown, thought, practically said (just got cut off)… it would’ve been nice, but it's already known. It didn't need assurance like they did.
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nikethestatue · 12 hours
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Between Jurian and Lucien, I’d 155753333366% would rather read Jurian’s story and all the crazy shit he’s gone through in life than Lucien.
Jurian, a human, stood on the battlefield and fought Amarantha. Thats ballsy.
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nikethestatue · 14 hours
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I recently got into an argument with a Gwynriel on instagram. She tried to convince me that SJM has “opened up multiple love interests/ships”. She definitely hasn’t. She also told me that SJM never confirmed Elriel. That’s true, but it’s concerning that after watching so many of these interviews, they still need 100% confirmation that the next book will be Elain’s. It’s the only logical book to be released.
I mean, the easiest argument is that she also never confirmed Feysand either. Why do they all want everything confirmed (I mean, I know why) but where is the magic? If you know everything in advance?
SJM never said that she was opening up couples or possibilities of multiple couples. All she said was that she added characters that enriched the existing world--as any author does--but she specifically stated that nothing's changed from her original plans. She added Tarquin, Helion, Ressina, Emerie, Gwyn, Eris among others, to the mix, but it doesn't mean that they will all get books. They add color and flavor to the main dish, they are rosemary and thyme, but they are not the roast or the mashed potatoes.
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nikethestatue · 17 hours
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When SJM’S mentioned forcing two dolls to kiss, it’s like the fandom thinks SJM would give away her series by saying that. They really think SJM sat in that chair and basically said, “yep, I just gave it all away. Azriel and Elain are definitely not suited for each other. That’s why Gwyn came along.” She would not give her own plots away. It doesn’t make sense for SJM to have been talking specifically about Elain and Azriel and Gwyn being the person to finally match. 🤣🤣 I am sorry, but I think this fandom is slow sometimes.
Also, she mentioned the couples that she had in mind and who didn't work out. Why, in general, would this be about Elriel at all?
It could've been about Ruhn and Hypaxia, or Mor and Cassian, Nesta and Lucien. She might have had different ideas about many couples that we arent even aware of.
It's hilarious that Gwyns immediately go 'Elriel'!!!
There is literally nothing hinting at Elriel. Because obviously SJM set them up even in the POV. Rhys interfering isn't the same as 'couple isn't clicking'.
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nikethestatue · 17 hours
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Springcore.
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nikethestatue · 17 hours
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I'm like 80% in book 8 and I need more of Caleb and Seth!!! They are just 😍😍😍!
I'm impatiently waiting for each chapter from their perspective. 🥰
Book 9 better be worth it. Like them becoming Elysian Mates so their parents can't come between them. Otherwise I'll lose it.
Own up to your feelings, boys!
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nikethestatue · 22 hours
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Something that always confuses me is that people always talk about azriel's shadows (his literal power as said in the last cc book) like they represent his trauma, his inner darkness and the deepest part of himself,
but somehow that same attitude is not reserved for his scars? (yk the actual physical representation of his trauma and the part of himself he seems most insecure about)
Could it be because, differently from the shadows (that have became misteriously sentient even thought they've never been explicity described as such, in fact azriel himself says that they are only magic), the scars have ever only been reffered in a positive light by elain?
like even mor who has known him for centuries flinched away from the scars, but elain who knew him for only a few months called them beautiful
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nikethestatue · 22 hours
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Antis..
“Azriel shadows skitter from Elain! They know something’s up they are scared of her”
Meanwhile his shadows..
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Soo does this mean something is off with Azriel? Do his shadows think he’s bad?are his own shadows scared of him?🙃
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nikethestatue · 22 hours
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I can’t believe SJM said it was obvious and people started doing the math as to when Gwyn’s birthday is. I mean, they were putting their all into a fictional character’s birthday. SJM is terrible at math. Her husband, the person who knows her the most, said that. And people think the math for Gwyn’s birthday was meticulously done?? I am laughing so hard.
Also, it was something that was randomly asked of her in a Live by her friend. SJM was like 'o-key'. I would hardly consider that some kind of definitive proof of anything. Her friend has an unhealthy obsession with Azriel and wants to 'be with him' even via something so out of left field. Like, girl, calm down.
It's just random stuff that pops up and then someone begins to fixate of it and it becomes a THING.
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nikethestatue · 23 hours
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Why are the "Valkyries" called "Illyrian Valkyries" ? . I'm confused on what that meant especially because the girls said they didn't want to be Illyrians .
Also what did you think of the Valkyrie plot line as a whole ? I've seen many people say it kind of diminished the whole BR difficulty by having girls who only trained for months win over people who've trained for decades .
Overall--heavy handed. Perfect example of when less would've been more.
If SJM would've made it more of a struggle, working together and not needing to reach the mountain, but created more obstacles where the girls used what they had learned, i think there would've been more of impact. No one expected them to pass the BR. So we would've been okay if they didn't, but it would've been more interesting if it were much more difficult.
But yeah. I don't really care either way. The BR doesn't accomplish anything for me as a reader if it's not precious to the characters. Like if this was something they were passionate about, then i can be engaged with them in that quest. This was a quest for survival. Which is different. Hence, to me, it didn't make any difference.
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