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Because a story like that would show female empowerment. A story like that would be pro-feminist.

And if a story like that gives you the “ick”, then yeah I think you’re a horrible person.

Because, God forbid, a sexual assault survivor gets a storyline where she heals, and finally feels safe / comfortable enough with someone to fall in love.

Oh bless your heart. Let me help you understand some things:

1. It’s not hard to understand that Eluciens want Elain to get to know Lucien, hopefully fall in love with Lucien, and choose him. (Just like we wanted with Feyre and Rhys in book 1). Again, this isn’t hard to understand.

2. We don’t want Elain miserable. We want Elain happy and thriving.

3. The reason I ship Elucien is because I actually like Elain. Lucien actually genuinely cares about Elain and her mental / physical health. He also respects Elain’s choices. He would treat her like a queen and we all know it. Anyone who says otherwise is delusional.

4. But if you really want to get into canon let’s do it. How about the quote from Elain in ACOSF when she said she didn’t want ANY male. Guess what? That includes Azriel.

Let’s look at another canon scene where Elain returns the necklace back to Azriel and doesn’t look back.

After Azriels bonus chapter, Elain and Azriel don’t have any interactions together for the rest of ACOSF.

5. And you saying that “we don’t need women to have their healing journey revolve around a guy” (I’m paraphrasing here) is HILARIOUS coming from the elriels who literally center Elain’s healing journey around Azriel.

6. Elain’s journey is tied to Vassa, Koschei, and the lake. That’s ELAINS plot-line. She’s the one who had the vision about Vassa, the lake, and Koschei. We wouldn’t know about Koschei without Elain’s visions. You know what other character is tied to that plot-line? Lucien. Her mate. But first and foremost it’s ELAINS storyline.

It’s not hard to figure out that Elain’s journey will take her to that lake. It’s heavily foreshadowed, along with her not belonging to the Night Court. Sarah made it so obvious I almost feel bad for you guys.

7. "Healing doesn't need romance." Cool. Neither do dragons, magic siphons, immortal faeries, magical mating bonds, or half the plot devices in this series. Yet here we are... reading a fantasy romance.

You don't have to ship Gwynriel. That's called having a preference. But pretending your preference is objectively more feminist because you've psychoanalyzed fictional characters and projected real-world therapy language onto them? That's a you problem.

These aren't real people. Sarah decides whether a relationship is healing, healthy, symbolic, or doomed because she literally wrote the characters.

8. And it's funny how "don't tie a woman's story to a man" only becomes a talking point when it's a ship you don't like. Every couple in this series ties two characters' stories together. That's... the romance genre.

So where does this end? Are we going to start writing think pieces about Off Campus because Hannah is a sexual assault survivor who falls in love? Are we going to attack every romance author who's ever written a survivor finding love? Are we going to campaign against every fated mates book because apparently fated mates is now inherently problematic? WHY ARE YOU READING SJM

9. Romance authors write conflict because conflict creates stories. If every character was emotionally perfect before page one, there wouldn't be much of a novel.

At the end of the day, we're arguing over immortal fae in a book series that isn't even finished.

I've had this account blocked for so long. Yet they still go out of their way to view my posts, screenshot them, mock them publicly, and encourage other people to pile on. Imagine being so consumed by someone you've been blocked by that you still spend your time monitoring what they're say. If that isn't proving my point, I don't know what is.

What's especially ironic is that they're proving the point my original post made.

Instead of using canon to argue in discourse they morally shame women because that's the only thing they can do. And they did just that

My post existed because I'd watched people throw around labels like "misogynistic" or "anti-woman" simply because someone interpreted Elain differently, hated her or found her boring or didn't share their preferred ship.

Those words actually mean something, and using them as fandom weapons only cheapens them.

And that's what they do.

I see Gwyn being hated by them, her appearance mocked, her achievements and accomplishments downplayed, her getting villainized but do you see me gaf? Nope. Cause that's how they choose to engage with text and that's pathetic and to me their opinions don't matter.

Anti Gwyn, Nesta, Valkyrie, Mor, Feyre etc are fandom argument but elain? Yeah that becomes misogynistic...see how stupid that sounds

For the record, I do not support the "womb" argument. I find it disturbing, and I've said so before. So idek where that's coming from? Guess they just love to bully people.

And while we're talking about "agency," let's remember what these books actually do. In Book 1, Feyre wanted a future with Tamlin. She wanted to marry him. She absolutely did not want Rhysand. Would you have called someone who shipped Feysand at that point "anti-woman" because they didnt agree with the choice she was making then? Of course not. Exactly! And see how stupid their logic sounds...that's why I don't want to engage still I'm being dragged

And them using Gwyn's assault against her ships is Crazy..I will not dignify that with a response...if you're doing that.. then that tells me everything about you and you aren't worth even a second of my time.

I blocked you because I don't want to engage with a hateful person.

Please have the basic courtesy to respect that.

@elucienweekofficial Scars 🍃

I have been DYING to commission this scene from ACOWAR!

Lucia did an INCREDIBLE job drawing this scene! Literally rereading that chapter, Lucia got everything. Elain laying flowers on their father’s body, the sisters watching as he’s cremated, Lucien panting and out of breath from running to check on Elain, Nesta whirling back thinking someone was about to attack them, King Hybern’s decapitated head.

AND Elain’s adorable little smile when Lucien’s tells her that he’s okay has me screaming on my knees!!

Lucia, thank you for taking this commission!! You truly made this scene come to life, and it looks INCREDIBLE 💛

& Thank you for all your kindness during this commission! I always love working with you! It’s a joy to see you create these scenes from the book!

Excerpts from ACOWAR

Commissioned by myself

Artist is luciaarandart on IG

Link to Instagram post

𝐼𝓉 𝓌𝒶𝓈𝓃’𝓉 𝑒𝓋𝑒𝓇𝓎 𝒹𝒶𝓎 𝓉𝒽𝒶𝓉 𝓅𝑒𝑜𝓅𝓁𝑒 𝓉𝑜𝑜𝓀 𝒽𝒾𝓂 𝒷𝓎 𝓈𝓊𝓇𝓅𝓇𝒾𝓈𝑒, 𝒷𝓊𝓉..

✨ Art by: etherealart008

✨ Commissioned by: @miseryreads

1. What Katie did was absolutely wrong. Not only to the artists but to fellow commissioners and others in the fandom. I also need people to remember that some are good at hiding things from others. Sometimes it takes time for *all* things to come to light and some of this information a lot of us are only learning about recently.

2. No one is or has been protecting Katie. In fact, I know a few who have also called her out but somehow that isn't being talked about. Also, if you knew about her behavior over the years, but stayed silent, how are you any better?

3. Looping a group of people together based on ONE person's actions is NOT OKAY. Calling that one person and their behavior out is fine but don't group people together when you don't even know the full story.

4. While others are using this as performative outrage against a group of people, our side has helped take care of the issue(s) BEFORE this mess even made it to Tumblr.

5. Blocking people is NOT harassment/bullying. It was literally created for the purpose of blocking anyone who you don't agree with, like their content, any number of reasons.

Girly pop

"Maybe the rings were just rings. Maybe the merch was just merch. Maybe the tote bag company making tote bags was just that, Maybe the tattoo artist making tattoo designs was just doing their job. Maybe the articles where elain is the youngest sister were just articles. Maybe the Bambi sweater was just a sweater and literally so on (the list is literally endless)"

Funny how every detail suddenly has to mean nothing, unless their side is the one making the connections.

Speculation is apparently only acceptable when they're the ones doing it. The moment anyone else notices patterns or has fun connecting dots, it's mocked

I am honored to be part of your community and grateful to be your friend 🩷

And you know what? Throughout this entire disaster, I have not once seen anyone mention the artists and commissioners who were wronged by her, not once seen anyone show their support for these people.

Instead, you’re pointing fingers at others and making it about one ship vs the other. It’s been about tearing down others and trying to make yourself look good, especially in the eyes of Elriels. Who are honestly, no better than Katie.

Everyone who has been victimized by Katie has already spoken to those of us who are actually in their circle, who actually support them, who actually care.

“There was a string—a string tied to my gut that pulled me toward those hills, commanding me to go, to hear the faerie drums …”—ACOTAR Chapter 20

Feyre’s first time feeling the bond as fae

“I was pulled from sleep by something tugging at my middle, a thread deep inside.[…] I knew who summoned me long before I opened the door to the hall and padded down it,[…] and I found myself on a small balcony jutting out of the side of the mountain.” —ACOTAR chapter 46

Azriel first hearing Gwyn’s singing and his shadows sang in answer. 🎶

“Azriel entered the warmth of the stairwell, and as he descended, he could have sworn a faint, beautiful singing followed him. Could have sworn his shadows sang in answer.” —ACOSF Azriel’s bonus chapter

Azriel finding himself in the library…

“Instead, he found himself at the library beneath the House of Wind,[…] Something sparked in Azriel's chest, but he only nodded his thanks and left. He could picture it, though, as he ascended the stairs back to  the House proper. How Gwyn's teal eyes might light upon seeing the necklace. For whatever reason... he could see it.   But Azriel tucked away the thought, consciously erasing the slight smile it brought to his face. Buried the image down deep, where it glowed quietly. A thing of secret, lovely beauty.” —ACOSF Azriel’s Bonus Chapter

Azriel

Cassian

Gwyn

Emerie

Merrill

Eris

Feyre Archeron

Elain Archeron

Nesta Archeron

Characters who credit Elain Archeron for killing the King of Hybern

Lucien Vanserra, her mate

🩷⚔️ We have been loving all the videos and content from @bloomsburypublishing ‘s Valkyrie workout class! It got us in the mood to don some 💖 pink 💖 and kick the rest of the week’s butt. How are we feeling, Valkyries?! What are you most excited for in ACOTAR 6?

Here you go!