She is different though . Plus, it's clear how joyful and vibrant Lorcan eventually becomes when he's around Elide. And slowly, Fenrys got to his feet.. We need to fix that, Elide muttered. A better world. Maeve comes in and kills the girl. Rowan returns in time to witness Aelin in one of the most gut-wrenching scenes. But we need Lorcan to cut off his blood oath to Maeve and become friends with Aelin again because Elide and Aelin CANNOT split. Manon had to watch the entire scene play out. So Lorcan began planning, writing letters until sleep finally claimed him. He knew he shouldnt be proud of his son for this, but he still felt a bit of pride. As if hearing her very thoughts, Lorcan gave her a small squeeze. Lysandra flies them to the battlefield and while Yrene draws Erawan away from Maeve, Elide ambushes him and stabs him with Damaris, pinning him to the ground. But whatever would come afterward, should they survive. . While there, a Yellowlegs Ironteeth clan attacks the camp. Over and over, that song of fire and darkness flared through her, out of her, into the world. feel them. She gives Elide the Wyrdkey that Perrington had put inside her arm and makes her promise to deliver it to Celaena Sardothien. On one hand, what he did what inexcusable. For a split second I panicked that Aelin had never escaped. Eye color: If only for Terrasen. As someone that suffers from anxiety and panic attacks, I could totally relate to Aelin. "I crawled after Aelin." I think we can all agree that those two had one of the most epic scenes in the entire book! They are constantly in battle or preparing for the next battle. Previous Chapter | What Comes Next Masterlist | My Writing | Ao3. . THANK GOD DORIAN HID THE TWO WYRDKEYS BEFORE HE WENT INTO MORATH!!! All of it is for you.. It is in this final session that Aelin decides shes going to either escape or die trying. I was sobbing and could hardly control myself. . I just loved that they did this. And so for Perranth, for his new home and his new people, he would rebuild. Rowan dreams of Aelin pregnant and with their future children. Cue my tears . Not another heartbeat. Live, Elide, was all the witch said to her before striding out of the hall once more. Anyway, Mala stays behind and gives Aelin a kernel of power. She would show the world that lie as well. She is just incredible. I will not be afraid. She gives Aelin the strength she needs to press on. He reaches into Maeves mind one last time and severs both their link and her power to jump between places and open portals!! In the final stand against Morath it appears that all hope is lost. He had come., Aedion doesnt show it, but he is so happy that his father came to fight with him. Some days, swaggering arrogance had been her key to ignoring it. She takes Chaols horse, Farasha, and rides into the battlefield (which will soon be overrun with flood water). THE ENTIRE VALG ARMY FALLS! She explains that Maeve would send her dreams and fantasies to make her believe she was safe in an attempt to get her to reveal the location of the keys. To the crown Darrow would place upon her head. I wasn't a huge fan of either of their characters initially but I love how different they are and how Elide's strength is such a juxtaposition to Aelin's (she clever and cunning but definitely isn't made for battle) and how Lorcan comes . . I know Ive already said this in this post, but I love how SJM calls back to Kaltain! , Aelin slumped into the chair beside Chaols. He wanted to blame his son, but really, he couldnt. . Even if he knew his Fireheart would pretend otherwise.. I truly felt like I was with Aelin, Rowan, Dorian, Chaol, Aedion, Lysandra, Nesryn, Sartaq, Yrene, Gavriel, Fenrys, Lorcan, Elide, and Manon on their journey throughout the entire series. that Dorian is foolish, and jealous and resentful of Aelin. Aelin fights no matter what hardships come her way. Aedion is extremely hateful and resentful towards Lysandra because of her participation in and knowledge of Aelins plan. Their friendship and love for one another is so special. Dorian decides to use Maeve and pretends he wants to ally with her. She had been captured by Maeve, tortured by her. On that lovely parting note, were going to finish up our dinners. This is just another element of Maeves torture. And when Aelin looked behind her, to the archway into her own world, she indeed could . To teach the children who might not realize they have the gift, and those who will be born with it. Because many of the Fae streaming in from the battlefield were descendants of the healers who had gifted the Torre women with their powers long ago. Dorian only held her tighter, and let Manon lean on him for as long as she needed, Abraxos staring toward the blasted bit of earth on the plain, toward the mate who would never return, while the city below celebrated. Lorcan understands that "Elide Lochan did not wish to be touched unless she asked to be." Chaol and Yrene go ahead on a ruk to warn Chaols father. He had come for her. I cant imagine being in either partys position . Dorian will obviously be the King of Adarlan in Rifthold. Change), You are commenting using your Twitter account. For a free world. To find out where the key is, Dorian summons Gavin. I look forward to hopefully getting to meet him! Shes amazing! Aelin was only partly successful. A mate and husband who loved her. She wasnt about to take him away from that, especially not when the city had been near-ruin when she arrived at her home for the first time. She's not afraid of him because she's seen worse. . And then finally, Aelin sat upon her throne. Until we cant anymore. I just love Aelin and Rowans relationship. THEY HAVE WON! Maeve sends Fenrys (in human form) to help Aelin remove the shards of glass in her skin. He was frozen, eyes wide as Aelin knelt in the moss, as her breathing became edged with sobs. . The two come up with a code of blinks to talk to one another. So Lorcan got to work, finishing the repairs on her home within the month. He congratulates her on her role in Erawan's defeat and when she deflects his compliments, he kisses her and asks her to ask him to marry her. Ive seen them before, but, Lorcan grinned. She would fold it into herself, this place, this fear, but it would not be the whole story. Lorcan definitely grew on me in Kingdom of Ash. Aelin waits a little before joining the battle to inspire the soldiers. He looks forward to life after the war where his father will be at his side. The Lord of the North stag and the Little Folk show up to guide Aelin to Orynth safely!! Lorcan and Elide became my favorite part of EoS. . Shes still alive and begging for her life, but Aelin approaches and PUTS SILBAS RING ONTO MAEVES FINGER!!!!! Chaol and Yrene go ahead on a ruk to warn Chaols father. Poor Abraxos. She could not cut any more, but her publisher said the book was too big for the glue to hold the binding!! For the child she carried, she was not afraid. Two months of a Valg queen trying to break into your head, Aelin. That battle still haunted his nightmares. After the Matron flees, Glennis crowns Manon with Rhiannons crown. I love the consistency and sense of it all; it makes their relationship feel natural, and it makes them feel more real, as though they're real people with real reasons for the way they're acting. It was everything I wanted and more. But the Queen Who Walked Between Worlds. It is so daunting. Elide continued her demure act, although Manon saw through this and assumed Elide was a spy; Elide tries to assure Manon that she is not a spy by informing her that she cannot read. So with the table set and the food piping hot, they waited for the boys to return. That I get to be here. Now, to commemorate this morning of relaxation, I got you a gift. At the keep in Anielle, Aelin meets Chaols father. Light, as Asterin made the Yielding. One of my favorite parts is when Manon says, There is a better world out there, she said again. I was dying! According to Vernon, Perrington, and Elide herself, she looks almost strikingly similar to Kaltain. We see our first glimpse of Aelins captivity and torture, and Rowans journey to save her. He is released and goes back to his body in Endovier. She would not surrender. Thats all he wanted. The Thirteen make it to the witch tower in time. . He would not serve. But then started giggling herself, as she looked between her son and her husband. He knew what it was, knew what it entailed, and he nodded gravely. They go back to the camp to get Fenrys. You cant do this again. . No, that magnificent horse trampled them, fearless and wicked, just as Chaol has predicted. Lorcan wasnt convinced, though. Kaltain was used and abused by Morath and she still sacrificed herself to save Manon and Elide. Aelin blinks at him four times. I probably cried the most during Aelin and Rowans last night together. Knowing that Rowan is really with her allows Aelin to truly feel safe. During the battle, he thinks to himself, Then Lorcan ran for the gateto the dark queen who threatened all hed come to want, to hope for. Like what he did was soooo so horrible, and looking at it from Elides side is just ughh cause her mother literally died trying to save Aelin and Lorcan made her sacrifice worth nothing because of what he did. . She is worried at Manon's emotional state but lets her go. . She offers every part of her power except for her last bit of self. It seemed to spur the old man into speech. She loves and cares about her characters too much. Perhaps they would wish to help again. And there was Aedion at the thrones left. Fenrys takes it and lives! We need to stand up and fight like Manon. Live Manon. Manon blinked. When Rowan said, I do not accept this. I lost it. Aelin fights no matter what hardships come her way. Manon is going to go to the Wastes with the witches. Hed never told her that hed always considered her cleverness to be a mighty magic on its own, regardless of Anneiths whisperings. I love how brilliant Elide is. After finishing off the ilken, Lorcan debates killing the innkeeper in vengeance for betraying Elide. She then tries to use her power to get into Dorians mind to make him give her the keys. Aedion and Lysandras goodbye exchange was so lovely. She is so fierce and clever! She then finds Lorcan standing vigil for Gavriel. She made Lorcan, Chaol, and Yrene stop at various food stands, asking Chaol what delicacies were native to the city, and what she should try. Dorian has the two Wyrdkeys and he wants to go find the third. I love how happy the two are together. She is not alone and I think that helps her to finish the Lock. For fighting for her. As Adarlan itself had been destroyed.. Remember to swagger and grin and wink. No longer an assassin. Sent her to her knees. Without spoiling it too much, Lorcan is trapped and dying on a battlefield while a dam is about to burst and kill . There is so much about this that I love. Hed come to hope. Sarah J. Maas is such a good author that I was able to feel all of the emotion Aelin was feeling. SAME! She is finally home. Elide has a pale, triangular face, onyx eyes, and long, thick midnight-black hair. Because Fenrys is in wolf form, he is unable to communicate with Aelin. She refuses to be enslaved with a Wyrd collar. I just cant seem to escape these damn spiders. And began. Gods above, Chaol was walking again. Their fledgling court the court that would change this world. She only has an ember and the droplet of water from her mother. Even though Lorcan's magic has been drained from shielding himself and Elide from Aelin's fire, he takes the effort to use some more to protect Elide from a mere inconvenience. I knew their meeting would be epic. I cant believe how far weve come. . She had been a slave and pawn once before. Ripped me from it. Years in the making, Sarah J. Maas's #1 New York Times bestselling Throne of Glass series draws to an epic, unforgettable conclusion. The. Dorian sneaks into Erawans rooms while Maeve distracts him. They are all ready to make their last stand when Manon, the Thirteen, and the Crochan witches respond to their call for aid! Bring our people home, Manon. Manon knew then. world. The battle continues and the witches help, but even with the aid they are still going to lose. She means to break Aelin with their pain. Aedion is defending the gate, but its not enough. It would have been an honor, Ren said. 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