A Court of Wings and Ruin Deep Dive (Chapters 51-63): Iron Vines and a Friend Dies

In this episode, join Lauren and Ellie as they dive deeper into chapters 51-63 of 'A Court of Wings and Ruin' by Sarah J. Mass. They discuss plot summaries, character arcs, foreshadowing, and theories. They explore everything from battle strategies and morale to deep character relationships and hidden secrets. Major events include revelations about Jurian, the tension between Cassian and Rhysand, Feyre's risky choices, and the shocking disappearance of Elaine. A significant theory connecting characters to the larger Sarah J. Mass universe is also discussed. By the end, Lauren and Ellie tease more insights and theories in upcoming episodes.

 

00:00 Introduction and Spoiler Warnings

00:48 Recap of Previous Episode

01:39 Chapter 51: Illyrian War Camp

02:15 Chapter 52: Graysen's Estate

02:56 Chapter 53: Jurian's Revelation

03:36 Chapter 54: Graysen's Betrayal

04:28 Chapter 55: Feyre's Night at the Camp

05:00 Chapter 56: Battle Commences

06:49 Chapter 57: Feyre's Encounter with the Suriel

07:18 Chapter 58: Ianthe's Attack

07:53 Chapter 59: The Weaver's Cottage

08:32 Chapter 60: The Suriel's Last Words

09:32 Chapter 61: Back at the Camp

10:34 Chapter 62: Nesta's Scrying

11:53 Chapter 63: Graysen's Estate Revisited

12:49 Character and Event Discussions

36:59 Questionable Timing in Fantasy Smut

40:36 Battle Strategies and Unexpected Twists

43:01 Feyre's Risky Side Quest

45:00 The Suriel's Sacrifice

51:33 Tensions Rise in the Camp

01:04:51 Nesta's Scrying Mission

01:08:24 War Camp and the Cauldron's Awareness

01:10:21 The Cauldron's Craftiness and Nesta's Power

01:11:58 Elaine's Disappearance and the Cauldron's Lure

01:18:58 Foreshadowing and Theories

01:22:25 The Bone Carver and Death Gods

01:39:38 Final Thoughts and Announcements

Links from Discussion: 

https://www.tumblr.com/sjm-fantheoryarchive/174328880833/cassian-as-a-royal-illyrian-prince 

 

https://www.reddit.com/r/SarahJMaas/comments/xzzhad/spoilers_all_a_far_fetched_theory/ 

 

CONTENT WARNINGS:

We use explicit language

The books we are discussing today have sexual themes, un-aliving, self harm/suicidal thoughts, domestic violence, sexism, torture, violence, war, slavery, physical/verbal/emotional abuse, pregnancy  and sexual assault. We do discuss some of these themes in this episode and will be throughout our coverage of this series. 

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Sources:

A Court of Thorns and Roses Series by Sarah J Maas

Throne of Glass Series by Sarah J. Maas

Crescent City Series by Sarah J. Maas

A Court of Thorns and Roses Wiki