it’s almost eerie how beat for beat their takes are.

“cassian and emerie are mates, that’s why he was drawn to her when nesta rejected him!”

“what if emerie got nesta’s gift from the hydra? it was always meant to go to her!”

“cassian and nesta are a terrible match, but emerie is perfect for him because she’s a warrior!”

“i hate nesta, cassian should be with emerie, she would actually understand him!”

“why else would emerie show up in cassian’s chapter if it wasn’t important? clearly, cassian and emerie are endgame!”

“cassian deserves better, he better end up with emerie! i will never read a book about nesta and cassian!”

Brunt—“You could use some joy," Hunt said quietly. Something bright sparked in her chest.

Explain this parallel with Bloomsbury promoting joy, the Valkyries and Gwyn if not they are not next endgame!

Here anon I’ll do you one better:

It’s in the main books (not a BC) and even has a parallel to Elorcan.

Speaking of Lorcan he also has a scene (from the main books🤭) where he feels a spark settle deep down in his chest:

And seeing as Lorcan and Aelin aren’t together your entire argument falls part. Spark in this context (as well as the two examples your provided) has to do with magic.

So how about instead of sending me quotes from limited print BCs you bring me something legit. Because last I checked GA doesn’t have any parallels in the main books to other canon SJM couples.

SJM: “Nature made a mistake”

Those lines could very much be about elriel 🤷‍♀️

Nope because the characters being discussed were Elain and Lucien.

And this isn’t the first time that bond has been questioned.

It’s the way how sjm CHOSE to write this scene. The wording here is intentional. She had SO MANY options to write this scene.

Let’s look at some possible options how sjm could have written the scene:

Option 1:

—> Madja never says that a mate can find out whats wrong with Elain

—> She simply tells everyone to keep an eye on her until they eventually find out

—> Lucien is the one who finds out Elain is a seer

—> Not in the book

Option 2:

—> Madja never says that a mate can find out whats wrong with Elain

—> She simply tells everyone to keep an eye on her until they eventually find out

—> Azriel finds out Elain is a seer

—> Not in the book

Option 3:

—> Madja says a mate can find out what’s wrong with Elain

—> Lucien finds out Elain a seer

—> Not in the book

Option 4:

—> Madja says a mate can find out whats wrong with Elain

—> Azriel finds out Elain a seer

—> THIS IS WHAT HAPPENS IN THE BOOK

Sjm could have easily emphasize the importance of a mating bond by having Lucien discover Elains seer powers after Madja states that a mate could figure out what’s wrong. That would have directly supported the idea that mates are always the right choice.

But instead sjm decided to write the exact opposite.

Madja says a mate can figure out what’s wrong and then it’s Azriel instead of Lucien who understands what’s happening with Elain.

That wasn’t a random writing choice.

IT. WAS. INTENTIONAL

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If Elriel wasn't endgame, Feyre or Rhys or Lucien would've gone to save Elain.

If Elriel wasn't endgame, the ACOSF bonus chapter would've been Elain and Lucien.

I get that ACOTAR got people back into reading. I really do. I didn't realize people had STOPPED reading but listen, any reading is better than none you know?

But this 10 yr gap in people's reading history is SERIOUSLY crippling reading comprehension. And then it's taken to social media, and the insanity spreads 😭

Like ONE person said "I love Tamlin", invented a whole other story in their head about his apparent greatness and infallibility.... and now suddenly there's hundreds of women placing this literal ABUSER on a pedestal.

The amount of times I've seen:

"Well what tamlin did wasn't really that bad he just locked her in a house"

"Feyre is ungrateful she doesn't deserve Tamlin"

"They're so mean to Tamlin kicking him while he's down"

"Tamlin deserves a full redemption arc - give him Elain"

STOP. Like I don't care how much you love this weak willed man. THE WORDS SAY A DIFFERENT STORY.

Like I can say I love Draco Malfoy all I want, but I know he was lowkey a dick the entire series until he redeemed himself in the end. And he's mainly forgiven because HE WAS A CHILD.

TAMLIN IS 300 yrs old. The whole point of the romance in ACOTAR vs ACOMAF was to show Tamlin prioritized himself, HIS pleasure, HIS court, HIS image.

The romance with Rhys showed us how Rhys prioritized FEYRE. He taught her how to use her powers. Taught her how to read and write. Gave her the tools to become the powerful high lady she is today. He never trapped her. Never raised a hand on her.

If people can't tell that, and choose to go with their own theories, whatever. But it's specifically this flow of:

"I think Tamlin is the good guy"

"I think SJM is prepping us for a book where Rhys has been evil all along and Tamlin saves the day"

"You don't think that will happen? Well you're wrong. You're stupid for thinking Rhys is the good guy here. Idiot."