PLEASE!!! "No." That gentle quiet flowed around him, clearing the fog of pain and battle. Otherrelatives: I love how amused Rowan was at Aelins shock! Same here!!!! I just love, LOVE them. . Bring our people home, Manon. Manon knew then. should i shave before my hysterectomy . Over a month later, and he was still marveling at the word: wife. . Sarah J. Maas has the spectacular gifts of storytelling, world-building, and foreshadowing. Reader Q&A, Definitely one of the greatest series ever written. . Though, I do admire the thought that went into thisidea of yours., I only did it to make you smile, he said, taking her hand and pulling her out of bed. But the words lingered. Waiting. Laugh, even. A way home. Manon is going to go to the Wastes with the witches. And that the debt has been paid enough, Fireheart. I love that Aelin got to hear this. But, Deanna (being the huge bitch she is) refuses and insteads kills Elena right there. Shed rebuildwhat she had been. This is where her story started. I lost it. AELIN MAKES IT BACK TO ERILEA AND ROWAN!!!!!! There are some many gut-wrenching quotes Im just going to list them. I cant help it, she said between giggles. Dorian said into the dark chasm of her mind, I was a slave once. It would take time for her to heal. He then uses Maeves power against her and captures her mind! She is falling too quickly though and she will miss her world. And when he looked behind him, at the mountain and valley that reeked of death, at the place where so many terrible things had begun, Dorian smiled and brought Moraths towers crashing down.. except for Mala, aka Elenas mother. So well start with that.. That we made it. So Lorcan began planning, writing letters until sleep finally claimed him. Led them to this. But he remained in the saddle, despite the pounding steps that drew agonized breaths from him. After Erawan there was much to be done and Elides eagerness to read shouldve been at the bottom of the list for the newly crowned Queen. Once again, SJM is showing that Aelin is still powerful even though she only has a fraction of the power she once had. I knew youd find a way. All of the Thirteen die and the witch tower is decimated. Is it cheesy to say that I am so proud of them? They are constantly in battle or preparing for the next battle. He finally has accepted his father and is looking forward to a life with him in it, but Gavriel is ripped away. The coronation!!!!!!! One of the coolest images was when the Little Folk came to Aelin in the cavern. After the Matron flees, Glennis crowns Manon with Rhiannons crown. . Knew Yrene stood behind him, crying with them. Into their home. It was everything I wanted and more. . . It would have been an honor indeed. And then I teared up even more when Aedion tells Lysandra that he loves her!!! After he reveals who he is Aelin is in shock. Aelin thinks to herself . Elide and Lorcan are my favourite couple in Throne of Glass, so naturally, I started wondering about them. We fight. They all decide to take their force to Anielle and the Ferian Gap. A crown of flame, twin to her own, appeared atop his head. This once again shows how connected they are. . (LogOut/ . Ok, I also loved this part so incredibly much. Others had done it before. Before he leaves Dorian tells Maeve, Tell Erawan, Dorian said, halting on the windowsill, That I did it for Adarlan. For Sorscha and Kaltain and all those destroyed by it. Manon had to watch the entire scene play out. Yrene kills him with her healing magic while Elide watches. Who had deserved this new home as much as any of them. You cant do this again. Manons speech is powerful, incredible, and emotional. This is the first time he has felt her since the beach in Eyllwe. Good idea, she replied, still laughing. It means, he said against her skin, that we are going home. Why that surge of power had happened. Clad in flowing, gauzy green and silver, her golden hair unbound, Aelin paused on the threshold of the throne room. To make it even better Aelin then offers Aedion the blood oath!!!!! Titles: Per Maeves orders, Cairn brings Aelin to an army camp where he will have his final session with Aelin. She is just incredible. So its no secret that I was not a fan of Lorcan at the end of, . The. Fenrys breaks the blood oath knowing that it will kill him. : Elide later attends Aelin's coronation and joins Aelin on the balcony to be beheld by the people of Orynth. Maeve dies and, with all of their power joined, they burned her into ash. Lorcan claims he was crawling after Aelin not Maeve. Maybe shed one day believe it, too. But he couldnt imagine a world in which they werent married, in which he didnt live out the rest of his life with the love of his life. . Between the constant work and always-hectic schedule, she needed a day off. Maeve is still fighting against Aelin, Rowan, and Lorcans power. Starting with her old home. Most days, if he was being honest, he felt little. That he lived, and lived to see Perranth. The lush, green lands of Terrasen were bathed in blood. And if she never returned to who she had been before this, he would not love her any less. Rowan knows that Aelins healing will be a process. The Thirteen had melted that tower. It was just a split second because I knew SJM would never do that to her characters. She was no lamb to slaughter. They hadnt talked about the wedding, let alone start to plan. I love that Sarah J. Maas and Aelin acknowledge that she is NOT okay. She is not going to give up yet. Rowan had steadied her, and still did, as he kept watch from the shadows beyond the fire. Elide glanced to Lorcan. If she would want that. The remainder of Moraths forces sneaks into the side of Orynth! Here in the place where shed suffered and endured, here in the place where so many things had begun. One of my favorite fun facts/cool moments is when Fenrys and Chaol are discussing his horse . She also has the Wyrdkeys and nameless is my price going through her mind. She made Lorcan, Chaol, and Yrene stop at various food stands, asking Chaol what delicacies were native to the city, and what she should try. As if it had found a mirror of itself in the world, as if it had found the countermelody to its own song. . . Fenrys is dying because he broke the blood oath with Maeve. Gavriel sacrifices himself by stepping outside the gate. They were her favorite. I truly felt like I was with Aelin, Rowan, Dorian, Chaol, Aedion, Lysandra, Nesryn, Sartaq, Yrene, Gavriel, Fenrys, Lorcan, Elide, and Manon on their journey throughout the entire series. A couple of quick side notes before I move on to the other characters and parts of the book. Aelin sketched a mocking bow to the Lord of Anielle. Elide did not see that happening anytime soon, though. The history between Aelin and Yrene is one of my absolute favorite parts of the whole series. He would never forget themthe battles. For today. And just in case I had any tears left, I lost it one last time as Aelin gathered her court plus Dorian, Chaol, Yrene, Nesryn, Sartaq, Manon, Elide, Lorcan, Evangeline, Borte, Hasar, and Ansel to walk the coronation walk with her. Aelin refuses to debate who will forge the Lock. A lifeline into eternity. Aelin then opens a portal between the gods world and a hell realm. It would have been an honor indeed.. A place where . Lorcan tried to prove himself to everyone, even to Elide, the most in this book. I loved how SJM included Kaltain in Kingdom of Ash. Sarah is very emotional and cries a lot which makes me super happy because I am the same way. We are all allowed to have doubts and moments of weakness. Lady of Perranthand one of Aelins handmaidens. "You have to. The last line of the book came to her while she was on vacation with family! Not one bit. I dont have the right words to express how terrible she is. For all of them. Aelin is to use this power to lock the gate and then go home. If that happens then our heroes will lose without a doubt. Previous Chapter | What Comes Next Masterlist | My Writing | Ao3. It is a beautiful and powerful scene. Sarah has been prolonging it, which usually indicates it will eventually happen. She was no lamb to slaughter. No, that magnificent horse trampled them, fearless and wicked, just as Chaol has predicted. Queen of witches, Crochan and Blackbeak declared as on voice. Not for them. <3 you find out why he did what he did at the end of EoS. She realized that they had to be together. His new home. Would make this journey into the dark to piece herself back togetherjust enough to make it convincing. The erased scars are a physical sign that shows how much physical, mental, and emotional damage has been done by Maeve and Cairn. Following the events in Eyllwe, Elide still harbors anger and resentment towards Lorcan. It is the strength of this that matters, her mother had said, long ago. Rowan twined his fingers in hers and whispered, awe in every word, For you, Fireheart. Aelin sat up in the coffin. Her uncle, however, did not trust any healers and did not want her to run away, so he refused to have her ankle looked at, causing her to be permanently crippled. However, before they leave, Aelin asks Rowan to help her with her latest scheme. He hoped she would. Youd just jump, he grinned, demonstrating for her,and plant a kiss on my cheek., Her shoulders shook as a smile grew on her face, her laughter threatening to burst from her. The Throne of Glass series is my favorite series (tied with Harry Potter of course). Every horizon hed gazed toward, unable and unwilling to rest during those centuries, every mountain and ocean hed seen and wondered what lay beyond It had been her. It will certainly make fighting easier, what with no hair getting in your face and blocking your sight.. I just cant seem to escape these damn spiders. Wanted to. for now, at least! . He didnt want Aelin to do it alone. I'd actually love for that to happen! Before Dorian realizes whats happening, Aelin agrees and lets go of Dorians hand. He acted like he was in love with her and owned her after they had only kissed once. Elide and Lorcan fight a lot. Blossomed within Aelin, bright as a kindled ember. It was everything I wanted and more. Lorcan is taken to Westfall Keep to heal. There are no seadragons (which was a bummer), but they do have the firelance weapons that Aelin commissioned. So Ive clearly been crying throughout this entire scene, but then SJM adds more emotion into the mix. Sarah J. Maas has the spectacular gifts of storytelling, world-building, and foreshadowing. Together. . Shed never heard such a joyous sound. White or transparent. And as Chaol Westfall dismounted and ran the last few feet toward Dorian, the King of Adarlan wept. Aedion feels betrayed by Lysandra (whom he loves) and has to watch his men die in battle almost every day. In Erawans rooms, Dorian finds a young girl who looks exactly like Kaltain. Aelin decides she is done with the gods. Dorian finds the key in the girls arm. Hope that had guided Yrenes mother to take up that knife and kill the soldier who would have burned Yrene alive. . For two-hundred years, Lorcan refused to cut his hair. The marks will guide you. Mala reveals that Rowan is the best and hid Wyrdmarks in Aelins new tattoo the tattoo of their story. I totally get why Dorian is upset, and I would be too, but Manons plan totally worked. . Shed braid it when she was bored, or somehow convince him to try the man-bun look (much to his dismay, even he had to admit it was better for fighting), so hed never had a reason to cut it. Human (of Ironteeth descent) They are unsure if theyll make it in time or if there will be anything left when they get there. I just love Aelin and Rowans relationship. Still Aelin lifted her sword. Rowan and Aelin are lost without each other. It's later! Even if he knew his Fireheart would pretend otherwise. Rowan is simply amazing and his love for his mate is beautiful. Aelin still isnt sure that her rescue is real. Empire of Storms Exclusive (Barnes & Noble), While Elide was locked in the tower her most prized possessions were her father's sigil ring, a doll that her mother brought her from a journey to the. Now that she is away from Cairn and Maeve, Aelin has a full blown panic attack. Still fought. All of it for Terrasen, she said quietly. I also love how the Cadre fights together as brothers. All of the Thirteen die and the witch tower is decimated. I think this, along with the vision of her mother, are two of the most inspiring scenes. It was such cool imagery and so meaningful for Aelin. . I cant feel memyself anymore. As the two warriors they were. He rubbed his eyes, trying to erase the tiredness. This is horrifying. Aedion must now confront his grief for his father, Gavriel. I am the most bitter about this particular plot point. (LogOut/ Maeve backed away all of a step. Aelins inner dialogue is super emotional, but also talks about the tie ins or as Aelin calls it . In silence, the two queens stared toward the decimated field. This is the part of the book that absolutely destroyed me. I wanted them to just get over their differences and embrace each other! How thankful she was that shed found him near-death in Anielle. Dorian is ready to go immediately to Morath, but Gavin tells him hes not ready yet. Summary: Lorcan and Elide fight in the battle for Terrasen. A moment later, Chaol was glad he was sitting down. The tears kept flowing and flowing. Lorcan nodded to his wife. Every brutal hour and bit of agony. Yrene did not let it touch her. But holy cow, Lorcan and Elide killed me. While shes doing this Yrene, Lysandra, and Elide come up with a plan. She would not surrender. She is completely fae. and clawing at her iron mask and restraints. Like pulling a thread in a tapestry, and seeing just how far and wide in went. During her time under the warden-ship of Vernon, she had a nursemaid named Finnula, who taught her almost everything Elide knows, and as she did not have any other teachers, she cant read since Finnula could not. Nenia I yeet my books back and forth Campbell, Avery (Taylor's version) Kishimoto-Brekker-Greenbriar-Whitethorn-Havilliard. The name had never once been about her power.. I especially love her relationship with Lorcan. "I crawled after Aelin." I think we can all agree that those two had one of the most epic scenes in the entire book! THE WAR IS OVER. Species: During all the chaos of the battle, Maeve and Erawan arrive with the six Valg princess spiders. Also, I will mention this at least 2 more times in this post, but SJM is the QUEEN of writing crowns. Elide is very unique from the rest of the characters in the series because, unlike them, she may act cold, but deep inside, she has a real heart of glass. It was you, who knew pain as I did, and who walked with me through it, back to the light. The erased scars are a physical sign that shows how much physical, mental, and emotional damage has been done by Maeve and Cairn. I was like you go Chaol!! They would not get to take this, this most essential kernel of self. Aelin hears Kaltains voice telling her to Make sure that theyre punished someday. They are both healing together. It is so beautiful. I loved everything about this scene. For all of it.. Manon, as the Queen of Witches, lights to Flame of War and rallies the witches to go to Terrasen. I think they are end game. He regretted it. . Why would we need one ofthose? She furrowed her brow. The actual novel begins and we find out where all our heroes are. Chaol, Yrene, Sartaq, and Nesryn are sailing North with the Khagans fleet and armies. she breaks into their minds and tortures them with illusions. And she was not done yet. She is ready to fight for a better world. At the keep in Anielle, Aelin meets Chaols father. . When Elide almost kills herself, the narration mirrors the previous quote, describing it like this: "For the first time in five hundred years, Lorcan knew true fear as Elide turned that knife on herself" Elide is someone for Lorcan to truly cherish and value, and this is why he becomes so hellbent on protecting her. He can pay the debt because he has traces of magic and because he is nameless. Still, something needed to be done. I mean, just look at this. I will not be afraid. blew me away. Cyrene leads Dorian, Manon, and the Thirteen to a group of Crochan witches. And there was Aedion at the thrones left. I cannot win against them. God, I just love Chaol and Yrene. . Maeve tries to claim that she has broken a part of Aelin. (Manons speech worked!!) All of Aelins power is gone. I feel like things were ended in a cliff hanger when it comes to the latter two couples. According to Vernon, Perrington, and Elide herself, she looks almost strikingly similar to Kaltain. Dorian, Manon, and the Thirteen are searching for Crochan witches. The fighting against Morath is non-stop. Walk with me, Aelin said to them, the men and males falling into step behind. Yrene kills him with her healing magic while Elide watches who knew pain as I did, and Thirteen. Manon had to watch the entire scene, but Gavriel is ripped away the coolest images was when the Folk., but also talks about the wedding, let alone start to plan and, with all of for. 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