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 8 through 10, as Feyre sets the final pieces of her Spring Court sabotage into motion, just as the consequences begin to spiral beyond her control. With 13 years of combined academic literary experience and a rotating set of literary lenses, best friends Jac and Amy analyze how Sarah J. Maas explores power, manipulation, and unintended fallout through Feyre’s calculated disruption of Tamlin’s authority. As loyalties fracture and masks begin to slip, we ask: What happens when you’re no longer the only one playing the long game? Don’t miss our full literary breakdowns of A Court of Thorns and Roses (ACOTAR) and A Court of Mist and Fury (ACOMAF) to see how Feyre’s past led to this pivotal turning point. Chapter Description: Feyre’s antics against Dagdan and Brannagh set off Tamlin. When his anger becomes explosive, his closest comrades turn against him—just in time for Feyre to see her plans to foil Ianthe and Tamlin’s authority executed. As the end to her time at the Spring Court looms closer, Feyre extracts the last bit of information from Hybern that she needs for her sabotage to be worthwhile. But what the High Lady of the Night Court fails to realize is that those around her have machinations of their own that are just as deadly. 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 This episode was edited by Olivia. Support the Show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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