Novel Theories

ACOSH SPOILERS!

Azriel: are we frustrated with him? Do we understand? Where exactly do we all sit in the aftermath of ACOSH? Honestly...our answers may surprise you!

This week, we are joined with one of our favorite content creators and book commentators, Victor of @VictorsBooked. (If you aren't--you should follow him stat).

We want to know: what do you think of the emotional dynamics in this book? How do you feel about the character arcs headed our way? Drop you comments and thoughts!

This episode contains SPOILERS for A Court of Splintered Harmony!
Is the Night Court CURSED? Are Vassa, Elain, or Gwyn hiding something sinister? Is Rhysand slowly becoming the very thing he once fought against? And WHAT was REALLY going on in THAT SCENE?!We're going DEEPER into A Court of Splintered Harmony by Sarah J. Maas! After devouring ACOSH and sharing our initial reactions, we're back with even MORE theories, looking closer at the key moments, hidden clues and scenes that might just change everything we thought we knew about the Maasverse.Join Nicole and Meghan as we pull apart the details, question character motivations and investigate what ACOSH could be setting up for the future of the series.

A Court of Splintered Harmony is officially here, we've inhaled every page, and our brains may never recover.
SPOILER WARNING: We're discussing the entire book, so finish reading before you hit play!
WHAT. JUST. HAPPENED?!

Sarah J. Maas has given us SO much to unpack, and we're diving headfirst into the chaos. The revelations, the character developments, the unanswered questions, the implications for what's coming next—we have THOUGHTS.

And in true Novel Theories fashion, Nicole comes in HOT with theories already overflowing, while Meghan needs approximately 48 more hours to process everything before returning with a cohesive puzzle snapped into place.

There's so much to discuss, and we're only scratching the surface. Consider this Part One of a much larger, deeper conversation as we begin piecing together everything Sarah has given us.

Let the theorizing begin!

With less than 48 hours until the release of A Court of Splintered Harmony, Novel Theories digs into what we might can (and hope!) to see in the newest ACOTAR installment.

We want to set the ship wars aside and look at the bigger themes, characters arcs at play, potential plot lines, and more. Join us as we look closer at the Dread Trove puzzle art (including a few very interesting placements), talk about the future of the Valkyries, and even try the Aussie Famous Tim Tam Slam!

Have your own thoughts and ideas for this upcoming book? We want to know! Sound off in the comments!

"But did it even matter? If it was fate or choice to be together?"

The eternal question: Are Bryce Quinlan and Hunt Athalar fated or chosen mates? We dive into this heated topic in detail! In this episode we cover:

- What does Crescent City tell us about mates?
- What do the multiple definitions mean?
- Is there a physical mating bond?
- What about the scents merging?
- But, Ruhn said...

And perhaps, the most controversial argument we see: "But, Sarah said..."

So...now, we want to know what YOU say. Do you think they are fated? Chosen? And does it even matter for you?

Sound off in the comments and let us know!