In this spoiler-packed breakdown of Chapters 28-29 of A Court of Thorns and Roses, Ariel and Corryn are grieving right alongside Feyre as she’s forced to leave what she now considers home: the Spring Court.

We’re talking about the symbolic weight of the dress Alis puts Feyre in, Lucien’s frustrating (but understandable?) goodbye, and Tamlin’s major character flaws on full display. From his refusal to let Feyre stay and fight, to the emotionally loaded “I love you,” to the extravagant wealth he dumps on the Archerons, we’re unpacking every red flag in his farewell.

We also discuss whether Tamlin’s motivations are rooted in love or in breaking the curse, and if he senses Feyre’s connection to Rhys. We dive into Nesta’s game-changing moment of breaking through Tamlin’s glamour (how did she do that???). Was she always fated for something more? Is Elain the hope of the series? We’re asking the big questions (and begging Sarah J. Maas to bring Alis back).

Whether you’re here for Nesta foreshadowing, Tamlin accountability, or another round of “was that really love?”—you’re welcome and we’re sorry.

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