The nextCourt of Thorns & Rosesbook needs to tell Elain Archeron’s story, andthe two best installments inSarah J. Maas' fantasy serieshighlight why. AsixthACOTARbookis already confirmed, but readers don’t have many details about its plot or perspective character. While the first three installments (and theCourt of Frost & Starlightnovella) unfold from Feyre’s point of view, the most recent addition to the series places Nesta in the spotlight. With the laterACOTARbooks straddling the line between sequels and spinoffs, the POV will likely shift again in book six.
Many are hoping to see the nextCourt of Thorns & Rosesnovel tackle Elain’s character, as she doesn’t get as much attention as her sisters throughout the series. Elain has an intriguing mate situation and seer powers, which only make her narrative that much more exciting. And if Maas finally focuses on Elain,the sixthACOTARbook will likely follow in the footsteps of the best two additions to the series:A Court of Mist & FuryandA Court of Silver Flames.
The 2 Best Court Of Thorns & Roses Books Have 1 Important Detail In Common
ACOMAF & ACOSF Explore Their Heroines & Their Trauma In Depth
ACOMAFandACOSFare the twobestCourt of Thorns & Rosesbooks, and they share a common quality that makes them the strongest in the series.Both sequels take deep dives into the minds of their heroines, unpacking their trauma in surprisingly satisfying ways.A Court of Mist & Furyplaces a heavy focus on Feyre’s PTSD, which is warranted after everything she goes through in the previous novel. Meanwhile,A Court of Silver Flameslooks more closely at Nesta’s trauma and destructive coping mechanisms, sending her on a similar healing journey.
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Both of theseACOTARbooks lean into their heroines' complexity, and they aren’t afraid to raise conversations about difficult subjects. They take realistic approaches to the characters' mental health, which isn’t something that happens often enough in the fantasy genre. The other threeCourt of Thorns & Rosesbooks are all entertaining, but they simply don’t go as deep asACOMAFandACOSF. It’s clear that these two books are so compelling because of their approach. And the sixthACOTARnovel could be just as great, assuming it follows Elain.
ACOMAF & ACOFAS' Success Shows Why The Next Book Needs To Be Elain’s Story
It Would Continue The Best Books' Best Trend
Both Feyre and Nesta have entire books dedicated to their trauma and healing, soit’s only right that Elain gets a narrative chronicling her journey as well. She’s the last Archeron sister, and it makes sense that her spinoff would follow Nesta’s. And if Maas chooses to focus on Elain, she’ll likely continue the trend of exploring her main character’s trauma and how it shapes her. This is exciting for multiple reasons, the biggest being that it almost guarantees the sixthACOTARbook will be among the series' strongest installments.
Elain’s Court Of Thorns & Roses Book Could Worsen A Common Series Complaint (At Least Initially)
Elain Archeron’s P.O.V in the next A Court of Thorns and Roses book will likely portray Lucien in a bad light, and it won’t be accurate.
While Maas is known for her central romances,her books that focus on her heroines' mental health are the ones that truly excel. This is a major strength when she leans into it, and she does so several times throughoutACOTAR. It’s something she should do more often though, and telling Elain’s story gives her the opportunity to. It’s about time the series unpacked Elain’s trauma anyway, as the previousCourt of Thorns & Rosesbooks sort of gloss over it.
A Court Of Thorns & Roses Has Needed To Address Elain’s Trauma For A While Now
Previous ACOTAR Books Gloss Over It
All three of the Archeron sisters have trauma from their childhood, and they also experience hardships during Maas' series. Feyre’s time Under the Mountain and abusive relationship with Tamlin contributes to her PTSD, whileNesta and Elain both struggle with the consequences of being put into the Cauldron. Elain has a hard time becoming a fae — and a seer on top of that — inA Court of Wings & Ruin.However,the novel doesn’t have time to give her character adequate attention to address this.
It’s high time Maas' series addresses Elain’s trauma, as it remains in the background while other characters get more attention.
Fortunately,a sixthACOTARbook can finally unpack Elain’s feelings about everything that has happened, offering more insight into the most overlooked Archeron sister. It’s high time Maas' series addresses Elain’s trauma, as it remains in the background while other characters get more attention.A Court of Thorns & Rosescan do Elain justice by telling her story, and it can answer so many questions about her powers and mate situation. Hopefully, Maas takes a look atACOMAFandACOSFand decides to give Elain something similar.
