Welcome to our 21-part deep-dive literary analysis of Sarah J. Maas’s bestselling romantasy novel, A Court of Wings and Ruin (ACOWAR). In this episode, we cover chapters 13 through 15, as Feyre reclaims her power in the Autumn Court and returns to Velaris for a long-awaited reunion, with new wounds, shifting priorities, and unfinished family reckonings. With 13 years of combined academic literary experience and two rotating literary lenses, best friends Jac and Amy explore how Sarah J. Maas uses power displays, emotional reunions, and deferred grief to deepen Feyre’s arc. We discuss how the long shadow of survival lingers even in safety, and what it means to choose love before healing, especially when facing the parts of yourself reflected in those you’ve left behind. Be sure to check out our previous seasons covering A Court of Thorns and Roses (ACOTAR) and A Court of Mist and Fury (ACOMAF) to follow Feyre’s full transformation into the High Lady of the Night Court. Chapter Description: As the frozen lake melts around them, Feyre and Lucien are cornered by the Autumn Court scions, beaten like animals before Cassian and Azriel swoop in to liberate them. Feyre announces her status as High Lady of the Night Court and spares her would-be captors from a dismal fate for the sake of gaining allies. Accompanied by her friends, Feyre is able to make a tearful reunion with Rhysand at home in Velaris, but prioritizes their intimacy over facing her now immortal sisters. Share your thoughts for a chance to be featured! Submit them at booktalkforbooktok.com for a future mini-episode or exclusive Patreon discussion. Support the Show: Patreon: patreon.com/booktalkforbooktok Merch: Etsy Store Follow Us on Social: Instagram: @BookTalkForBookTok TikTok: @BookTalkForBookTok YouTube: @BookTalkForBookTok Thank you to all our Patreon supporters, with a special shout out to our February 2023 Tropey Wives! Thank you Amelade, Jessica, Helen, Danika, Careesa, Sylvie, Ciarra, Collen, Hailey, Alexa, Sam, and Allison! If you would like to join our Tropey Wives and be among our listeners who we acknowledge once a month, check out our Patreon. The Flower Letters Immerse yourself in a brand new storytelling experience full of history, romance and adventure! Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Support the show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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