Cauldron Save Us

Welcome back to Cauldron Save Us, where your favorite duo Ariel and Corryn finally drop the act; we’ve been playing our spoiler-free listeners HARD. We’re covering Chapters 37 and 38 of A Court of Thorns and Roses and talking about how Rhysand is NOT the villain we pretended he was, but rather, how much of a hero he actually is.

We break down the infamous bargain scene and why Rhys “twisting” Feyre’s injured arm is actually a life-saving power move that also keeps Amarantha from getting suspicious. We also rant about the fan theories suggesting Rhys is still secretly a bad guy (we’ve got notes and we’re not afraid to use them), and dig into the complexities of Feyre’s repeated “My High Lord” references to Tamlin (yikes!)

Things get spicy with a big reveal: Rhys finally shows Feyre his wings, we get the very first “Feyre darling” (swoon), and we debate whether her Night Court chore was actually a test… for him. Plus, a MASSIVE theory drop: could Tamlin have been helping Feyre Under the Mountain all along?

Whether you’re here for the theories, the fan debates, or just to scream about Daemati-level telepathy between Ariel and Corryn–you’re welcome and we’re sorry.

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Welcome back to Cauldron Save Us, where this week’s episode dives into Chapters 37 and 38 of A Court of Thorns and Roses, and things are getting intense. Feyre is dying. Her arm is shredded. Her options? Limited. Her savior? Shockingly… Rhysand.

We’re talking about Feyre’s brush with death, the mystery of Rhysand’s powers, and what his surprise intervention really means, especially when he confirms Tamlin’s hands are tied. There’s talk of surveillance, teleportation, and bargains, oh my. And don’t even get us started on the permanent tattoo Feyre gets from the deal she makes just to survive.

We’re breaking down everything from the implications of this unexpected alliance to what Rhysand’s “morally gray” vibe says about his true intentions. Is he helping Feyre… or playing a much bigger game? Also, is he accidentally spilling secrets? And what’s with all these oddly specific deals???

And then come the chores. Feyre is forced into grueling, dehumanizing tasks that should break her. But with unexpected allies (Lucien’s mother???), she powers through like the survivor she’s always been. Add in some glamour magic and that bargain-bound tattoo, and it’s clear: Feyre's story is shifting fast.

Whether you're here for the steamy tension, the plot mechanics, or just trying to figure out what’s up with that Night Court situation–you're welcome and we're sorry.

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This week, Ariel and Corryn dive deep into Chapter 36 of A Court of Thorns and Roses, and Amarantha is putting on a full production that is equal parts Gladiator, Star Wars, and James Bond villain theatrics. But for all her cunning, it turns out this evil queen may have seriously miscalculated with this trial.

We discuss how this chapter recontextualizes so much on a reread: from Rhys being the only one who bet on Feyre (!!!) to his potential role in helping her by leaking how she’s a hunter. Feyre’s survival instincts are on full display, but she doesn’t make it out unscathed, even with Lucien stepping in to help in a major way.

We debate whether Tamlin could have done more, how little help Feyre gets from him compared to Lucien, and how this trial is a turning point for how we see all three of these men. It’s action-packed, emotionally charged, and sets the stage for the chaos to come.

Whether you're here for the brutal fae politics, the questionable love interests, or Feyre’s badassery—you're welcome, and we’re sorry.

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In this spoiler-free breakdown of Chapter 36 of A Court of Thorns and Roses, Feyre is thrown headfirst into Amarantha’s first trial, and it’s giving full Gladiator energy. As the crowd mocks her and the stakes couldn’t be higher, Feyre uses what’s working against her to work in her favor. From the moment she’s dropped into the arena, she goes from being prey to full-on predator, and it’s an incredibly satisfying payoff for everything we’ve learned about her survival instincts since the beginning of the book.

Ariel opens up about her weirdly specific fear of what the *monster* is called, and we can’t stop comparing this scene to Star Wars. We also talk about how much of a power play this is for Amarantha, how Tamlin’s continued inaction is still driving us up the wall, and how Rhysand’s dramatic little dust flick and Feyre’s very pointed “obscene gesture” are doing a lot of work for our serotonin (which we’re going to need a LOT of after seeing how wrecked Feyre’s arm is at the end of this chapter).

Whether you're here for faerie arena violence, character growth, or emotionally devastating metaphors disguised as trials: you’re welcome and we’re sorry.

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In this spoiler-packed breakdown of Chapter 35 of A Court of Thorns and Roses, we’re locked in a cell with Feyre and losing our minds over how little ol’ TamTam is doing to help.

We’re talking about how sitting around in a dungeon waiting for the next trial might be more torturous than the trials themselves. Feyre’s guilt, her isolation, and her fear are palpable… and made all the worse by the inaction of Tamlin.

Lucien risks it all (again) to heal Feyre and get her answers while Tamlin does… nothing. Worse? He doesn’t even lift a finger to help Lucien, who nearly dies trying to protect Feyre. On the bright side, we get our first winnowing moment (Lucien?!), and our first invisible speck of dust that Rhys brushes off.

Also: we dive into the gray area of Eris’s character, the slow but deliberate rebranding of Rhys, and more evidence that the Archeron sisters were never fully human. Plus, we’re talking about a staple ACOTAR cannon event: why some readers immediately get Amarantha’s riddle and others don’t.

Whether you're here for riddle psychology, Lucien defense, or anti-Tamlin rage: you’re welcome and we’re sorry.

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In this spoiler-free breakdown of chapter 35 of A Court of Thorns and Roses, Feyre gets a very bloody wakeup call as she gets her first taste of what it really means to be Under the Mountain. Feyre’s self-blame over Clare Beddor’s fate is fueling her determination to survive, but Amarantha’s clever wording has us all sweating. What happens if Feyre does complete the trials? Will she, Tamlin, and the Spring Court be freed immediately?? Amarantha never actually specified…

Lucien sneaks into Feyre’s cell to fix her broken nose (and, of course, some grief), but Feyre holds her own. We’re breaking down what Lucien reveals about Tamlin, Amarantha’s manipulation, and how power plays are ramping up on all sides. We finally get Amarantha’s infamous riddle, and boy is it a doozy. And then there's the BIG question: why isn’t Tamlin doing more?

Whether you’re here for the court drama, theories about potential secret plans, or overly complex riddles: you’re welcome and we’re sorry.

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In this spoiler-packed breakdown of Chapters 33 and 34 of A Court of Thorns and Roses, Ariel and Corryn are dissecting every cursed moment of Feyre’s iconic Under the Mountain entrance. We’re talking Suriel prophecies (that “Stay with the High Lord” line hits very different now), Alis’s broken rules (Feyre breaks every. damn. one. of. them), and why Feyre’s only trying to save the Spring Court when half of Prythian is being held hostage.

We dive deep into Amarantha’s hypocritical curse logic, the shocking literalness of the fae, and the insanity of Jurian living as an eyeball ring for 500 years without losing his mind. Plus: we’re asking the hard questions. Could Tamlin have actually helped Feyre here? Was he just frozen in fear? And what exactly was he thinking when she walked into Amarantha’s court?

Oh, and yes, Amarantha might just be a queer-coded villain icon. And we stand by that.

Whether you're here for character arc chaos, Suriel foreshadowing, or metaphors wrapped in riddle-shaped trauma: you're welcome and we’re sorry.

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In this spoiler-free breakdown of Chapters 33 and 34 of A Court of Thorns and Roses, Feyre makes the ultimate choice and heads Under the Mountain!!! Guilt-ridden over failing to break Amarantha’s curse by not telling Tamlin that she loves him, Feyre steps into the lion’s den to fix what she believes she broke.

Alis lays down a few simple rules before Feyre embarks on her journey… which Feyre immediately breaks. We’re talking about the weight of guilt, the bravery of walking into the unknown, and how Feyre’s doubts and self-loathing make her one of the most relatable heroines in modern romantasy.

Then we FINALLY meet Amarantha, who’s way more terrifying and strategic than Feyre imagined, and we learn the full horror of what happened to Clare Beddor (spoiler: those who have weak stomachs may want to sit down). Feyre is forced to choose: complete three deadly tasks or solve a single riddle to save Tamlin, the Spring Court, and herself.

Whether you're here for badass heroine moments, metaphoric labyrinths, or morally complex villain reveals: you’re welcome and we’re sorry.

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In this spoiler-filled breakdown of Chapter 32 of A Court of Thorns and Roses, Ariel and Corryn finally get to scream the truth from the rooftops: it’s a curse, not a blight! And oh boy, is it a convoluted one. We dig into the 7x7 curse (named for the seven High Lords?), question why The Mountain is considered “sacred,” and what Amarantha’s long game tells us about power, patriarchy, and vengeance.

We’re side-eying Tamlin HARD this week. The more we learn about his curse, the more infuriating his actions become. Turns out he didn’t need to marry Amarantha, just become her consort (which, spoiler alert, Rhys is already doing to save everyone). We talk about his lack of foresight, his low-key racism, and how he continues to put everyone in danger through inaction.

Plus: we officially walk back our one-ball theory from our spoiler-free episode (we now think there were two!), unpack Amarantha’s deeply flawed logic, and ask: does “the Mountain” being sacred ever come back in a real way?

Whether you’re here for curse math, sacred mountain theory, or yelling at Tamlin with us: you’re welcome and we’re sorry.

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In this spoiler-free breakdown of Chapter 32 of A Court of Thorns and Roses, Ariel and Corryn are reeling from the bombshell that upends the entire first half of the book: there is no blight. It's a curse, and it's way more specific, painful, and brutal than Feyre (or any of us) could have imagined.

Feyre returns to the Spring Court to find it in ruins, only to be met with a full info dump from Alis that finally lifts the veil on what’s really been happening. We learn about Amarantha’s 500-year-old vendetta, her masterplan to take Prythian from the inside, and the absolutely deranged conditions she put on breaking Tamlin’s curse.

We’re talking the long game fae can play, how Lucien lost his eye, the consequences of Tamlin rejecting Amarantha, and why everyone needs to cut Feyre some damn slack. The stakes in this book are finally made clear, and we’re getting watery bowels right alongside Feyre.

Whether you're here for magical politics, fae worldbuilding, or watching the puzzle pieces fall into place: you’re welcome and we’re sorry.

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