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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