Elyana

Azriel interrupted Lucien and said she didn't need anything, they did.

Elain said she doesn't want a mate.

Azriel was questioning the Cauldron about why the "Third Sister" was given to someone else and not to him, as if she were a trophy.

Elain said she WANTED to help and be more active in the IC.

Azriel doesn't let her take risks or expose herself to danger as if she were a porcelain doll.

Elain said she's not a child for them to fight for her.

Azriel said he would defeat Lucien in a Blood Duel for her, instead of simply telling Rhysand that this is something Elain wouldn't want, or simply stopping to think that KILLING Lucien would bring PAIN to Elain because of their mating bond.

Azriel has "loved" Elain since Acomaf. But even so, he didn't deny that he no longer feels anything for Mor when Rhysand asked.

Azriel gave the TT to Elain, she STABBED the King of Hybern, and Azriel didn't give her the slightest credit for it. Lucien is the one who acknowledges her deed.

Elain returned everything Azriel had given her, she didn't return any of Lucien's gifts, nor is it even stated whether she returned or even threw away the coat he put on her shoulders, as the narration made a point of showing her returning the necklace and the TT.

Lucien said that Elain is the most beautiful woman he has ever seen.

The only time Azriel mentions Elain's beauty is when he's imagining having sex with her.

Lucien manifested a power he didn't even know he possessed in Hybern just to get to Elain.

Azriel, with an arrow in his chest, was only concerned about Morrigan.

Now this one's for the Elriels.

We complain about Azriel and Elain's actions, but we like the characters (especially because we want them with Gwyn and Lucien).

You've even called Lucien an abuser and constantly attack his appearance, even though he was the partner who most respected his mate's space. And you wished for Gwyn's death and called her the Hybern Deposit because AZRIEL felt the Spark in his chest for her.

So no, nobody here is going to feel sorry for you when the next books come out. You will read Elucien and Gwynriel knowing that complaining won't change absolutely anything, or you'll simply leave the fandom and finally leave us in peace.

By the way, nobody was playing trauma Olympics. You made up some bullshit beef just so you could shit on a character who you have some weird, parasocial relationship with. You’re a fucking weirdo. I want you to know that.

And since we’re talking about parasocial relationships, since Elain is so real to you that you have to “defend” her honor by mocking literal rape, it’s safe to say you don’t understand Elain as a character at all.

and i also want to remind the vile and disgusting person who wrote that to touch some grass because what they just portrayed as "one bad afternoon" isn’t something that happens only in fiction, words can not explain how sickening it was to read that post

*note: I just sat and typed during the whole thing cause i didn’t want to spam

SJM basing Feyre’s pregnancy off her own trauma from having her son GUTTED ME

SJM started crying while talking about her mental health journey and I sobbed right along with her

RHYS WAS WRONG FOR NOT TELLING FEYRE BUT HE’S ALLOWED TO MAKE MISTAKES😭😭 THANK YOU SJM

OCTOBER 27, 2026 ACOTAR 6 RELEASE CONFIRMED

ACOTAR 7 AND ACOTAR 8 RELEASE JANUARY 12, 2027

Rapid fire:

TOG questions (y’all I haven’t read TOG but I’m reporting for you)

“What did Lorcan do?” Answer: Bonus Content and surprise christmas present (this year maybe?)

“Where is Vaughn?” Answer: “I think about that alot… and that all I’ll say about that.”

“Is the settling the same or similar as the drop?” Answer: skipped

“Why did Aelin have to lose her powers?” Answer: hated the idea of her losing something she learned to love and embrace but there needed to be a semblance of sacrifice. She wanted to explore what comes after and explore that journey.

“…lots of people online have expressed frustration that characters like [Aelin] and Nesta have sacrificed their power and strength while… male characters have not…” Answer: “these books are about women coming into their power and taking away their power doesn’t take away their strength. And I think thats what Nesta and Aelin realize is that they are still fucking badasses. And I think thats why its so easy for Nesta in the end cause… this didn’t define her and she’s still… Nesta. And losing that doesn’t make you any less than a hero. Doesn’t make you any less strong.”

“Will we ever see our Throne of Glass characters again?” Answer: “I think about them all the time, so who knows? If my children let me sleep in past 5 am sure.”

“Where is Manon now? Is she working to rebuild the wastes? What are we doing?” Answer: “Honestly she should be in therapy. Thats where she is right now. Let’s assume she’s in therapy cause she went through alot.”

“What happened to the World of Throne of Glass book? Will it ever be released?” Answer: “That wound up being a project that I… thought would be easy and then I realized that… this means alot to me an I need to dedicate a lot of time but I don’t have that time because I want to focus on getting these actual books out... It’s still something I want to do, but maybe it comes at a different time.”

ACOTAR

“Why is there a pool of starlight in the spring court? Is it a portal?” Answer: “Who thinks of these things?” “YOU.” “I do… people read too closely… I’m not answering.”

“How do Fae get into the House of Wind because they don’t have wings? Like, do they climb the stairs?” Answer: “This might be something you find out.” (Note from G: she’s gonna give me a panic attack WHAT)

“What is Rhysand’s last name?” Answer: “I’m not telling anyone. There’s so much pressure now.” “Does it even matter?” “No, I mean he’s one of one.”

“What is the King of Hybern’s actual name?” Answer: “Fred… Frank… that might actually be something that is discussed.”

“What are Mor’s powers?” Answer: “Like truth… but you have other powers beyond that… there might more about that who knows!”

SJM adds: “Everything is possible. Everything you’re asking could be… The answer is yes, you’ll find out.”

“Can you tell us anything about the Dusk Court and are you going to explore any of it in your next book?” Answer: “what do you want me to say here?(x like 3 i think lol)

“Where did Bryaxis go?” Answer: “Where do you think she went? What do you think she is up to? I mean, fear itself, what is that? Where does that go?”

“Who is Mama Archeron? Is she a descendant of the Iron Teeth Witches?” Answer: skipped

Crescent City

“We never saw the body, so is Cormick actually dead?” Answer: “where did you find these questions?” (THE PEOPLE HAVE QUESTIONS SARAH🤣 WE TRUST NOTHING)

“Are Bryce and Hubt endgame?” Answer: “Yes… Where does that…” “well theres alot of theories that Bryce’s true mate is Azriel. Is there any truth to that?” “*laughs* No.”

“How did the Book of Breathings and The Walking Dead end up in Jessiba’s library?” Answer: “I don’t know. You have to stay tuned for answers.”

“There are a lot of theories that Rhys and Ruhn are related. Can you confirm or deny?” Answer: no answer but 👀👀

“Is Maeve related to any of them?” Answer: no answer.

“Why are there Otters in Crescent City?” Answer: SJM just loves Otters and I’m not mad about it. “It just sounded cute!”

“Who or what Fury Axtar? Is she the mercenary that Feyre met in the first ACOTAR?” Answer: No answer

“We’ve all seen the now deleted Twilight of the Gods Pinterest Board. Whats going on there?” Answer: always has 3-4 stories that pops in her head she writes it and it may or may not see that light of day.

Who would win in a fight: Bryce, Aelin, Feyre, or Manon?” Answer: “They wouldn’t fight. They would all be like, “This is dumb. We should support each other and let’s go get like In-N-Out burger together.”

Ending feelings:

Wrap it up, folks. The obstacle to Elucien is Elain and only Elain, and her need to heal and grieve! And understandably so!