Thomas’s Reviews > A Court of Wings and Ruin > Status Update

The High Lords meet at the Dawn Court where Thesan, Helion, Beron, Kallias, and Viviane appear. Only Autumn hasn’t agreed to strike an alliance against Hybern. Feyre realizes that Lucien is Helion’s heir; Nesta senses the Cauldron before it brings down the wall, thrusting Elain to convince Graysen and his father to make their fortress as a sanctuary. Jurian’s true intentions are revealed as Hybern moves.

Elain is a seer, setting up her future role and eventual book. Vassa is mentioned; Nesta and Feyre grow closer, as does Cassian; Hybern attacks the Summer Court and the High Lords agree to meet at the Dawn Court. Feyre selects her crown with interesting hints to the Maasverse. The Seraphim, Nephelle’s Flight, abd Mor’s sword hold clues (as do Amren and Nesta). Mask imagery abounds. War has arrived.

The priestess’ library, implications of Eris’ true role within Mor and Lucien’s story, questions pertaining to the Bone Carver and his siblings, further hints at what lies ahead for Amren, Nesta, Elain, Azriel, and Cassian… so much tension and buildup and setup that SJM established here that also makes for such a compelling, intricate, and deeply compelling narrative! I am gobbling this reread up!

Feyre and Lucien evade capture and return to the Night Court. New dynamics and tensions arise between the newcomers, particularly with Nesta and Elain. Movements and preparations are being made for the upcoming war with Hybern, while Feyre begins to train her wings. Lots of foreshadowing and symbolism that I’ve caught regarding the Archeron sisters’ futures (as well as other characters). Especially with Amren.