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I’ve been seeing the frenzy about the ACOSH leak. I’m not gonna lie I’m eating that scene up. It’s so messy and dramatic. The fact that Elaine of all people is in the middle of a situation like this is kind of amusing to me. She’s always so reserved and withdrawn. This situation throws her right into the fray of a conflict. Once she stops crying I’ll be interested to see how she navigates this.

I do hate the position it puts some of the characters in (Lucien😭) but I think it opens the door for some possibilities in terms of plot and character growth.

I don’t think this will be the “big moment” that fractures the group though if that’s even an intention in this book. Lucien has never really been that tightly knit with the IC. I think both parties tolerated each other but I wouldn’t describe them as harmonious. I think something grander would need to happen to cause a true divide amongst the whole. However, this could make him withdrawal.

I have a theory that may be unhinged but I don’t think this situation was accidental. Elaine is a seer and maybe I’m misreading how her abilities could work but if Lucien was going to walk in I feel like she’d know that and what the result would be. Maybe in a way this conflict was necessary for other things to fall into place (like a Doctor strange one chance situation). Lucien experiencing this could prompt him to do x which causes y and ultimately results in z. Her response to the situation just doesn’t seem like the response of a single woman getting caught pre-hookup. It feels like she got caught doing something she didn’t necessarily want to do. Or got caught doing something that would look a certain way to someone if they walked in. If she was genuinely just trying to hook up with Azriel I feel like her response would have been different. I’m probably overthinking it but I’m excited to see where it goes.

*Edit: Or the same theory but focusing on Azriel. Maybe when he came to her room and made contact with her she got a glimpse of his future and saw what path this incident would prompt him to go down so she went forward with it.

The collection falls really flat for me. $125 cdn for a see-through robe that is 100% polyester?! $150 cdn for a corset that is also 100% polyester.

Summer doesn’t really feel like summer. The blue and white print gives me more spring vibes than summer. The Night Court feels the most representative, even still the metallic matching set looks like any astrological constellation fashion I’ve seen before.

I was very excited for this and now realized I should have had no expectations. Very disappointing how much of a money grab this is and how little it feels like ACOTAR.

I’m never right with my conspiracies though don’t follow my thoughts

Bloomsbury posted a sneak peek of the new book! I’ve created a visual of all the new locations added to the map, as well as existing locations that have now officially been plotted. Breakdown below:

Night Court

• Ramiel
• Windhaven
• Sangravah (interestingly plotted in the NC)
• The Sleeping Mountains

Autumn Court

• The Thorn-Wood *NEW*
• The Forest House

Vallahan

• Thrudheim *NEW*

Montesere

• Rothorn Park *NEW*

Faerie Realms

• Fomoria *NEW* (seems to have overtaken a large part of what was originally Rask?)
• Helbronn Mountains *NEW*
• Koshei's Lake
• Open Fae Lands *NEW*

Misc

• The Middle
• Storr *NEW*

Which location are you most excited to visit and why? Any theories on which characters may go where? And why Rask was made much smaller?

Interesting to see a new location in the AC, do we think Lucien may end up back there, or it could be linked to Beron/Eris! With Samgravah now on the map, do you think we will go back there and a plot point for Gwyn may develop, or do you think it's simply been plotted as mentioned in previous books? I do think however, that it would have been added in SF if that was the case! It's also interesting that The Forest House now appears, which we know Gwyn's mother resided in for some time- so I'm assuming we may revisit her lineage!

Is anyone else just like chomping at the bit right now? October 27 cannot come soon enough, I am soooo excited. 

I’m refreshing my tabs constantly, I’m checking my delivery is still scheduled on time, I’m re-reading what I’ve already re-read. 😂

And also… trying to temper my expectations, ACOSH is just the opening act and it’s not going to move the story along *too much*

I had never even posted on reddit til this week but I’m finding I need an outlet for all this excitement! Anyways pls engage so I can continue on my acotar release day spiral and tick down the clock :)

What are your craziest theories & predictions? 

Like it just popped into my head and it has been a while since I read it but it wasn't really that bad that Feyre would die, was it. Like wouldn't it be better to know than be blindsided and even when Feyre was not mad, Cassian didn't even tell her and kept her going on the journey.

That journey is the most painful part of the story. Whenever I can't cry (depression), I just listen to it and well it helps like the journey part.

Like everyone was like don't tell Feyre but it was certain death for her at that point.

Nesta was wronged as well. She was in so much pain and felt betrayed and I know she didn't approach in the best way but the cruelty kinda breaks me.

This popped into my head and I have been getting so much anxiety about it.

Idk why.

I can't get over Cassian's cruel tone then and yea it turned out to be for the best but still.

First Rowan, then Hunt. Which SJM man is showing up with a crew cut next? Place your bets

I recently finished ACOTAR and now I am more than half way through Mist and Fury.

Was wondering if anyone recently started Mist and Fury or recently finished ACOTAR and wants to talk about it?

I would like to be able to talk about the book just like we both watched/read for the first time a few chapters and then wet get a chance to talk over it, share our feelings and our thoughts. That would be great.

Likeeee this was literally Feyre, Tamlin, and Rhys in the first half of the book 🤣