@mississippibIue Even if there are flashbacks, I do fear we can’t erase his mental state from HIS POV’S in this book. It’s a hot mess. Why do people want this? I’m so confused. I feel like I’m in psychosis, having read a different book.
@theelenagreco “He and Elain will do that together.” No they won’t. He likes two things about her: she’s hot and she makes his shadows disappear. He’s actively hiding from his problems. She’s an obstacle. Not his salvation.
@stfubishhh02 I feel like the leaks are going to be worse because it’s such a big book, a lot more will be out of context. And both ships will use that to their advantage. The shipwar will be WORSE. Having said that: I can’t help myself probably lmao
@ju_d1th9@theelibrattxo Right! Azris is so amazing. Tbh I’ll take anything besides this Elriel mess. Of course we get another book, but I don’t see how this can be saved to be honest.
@ju_d1th9 I don’t see it at all and I’m so disappointed by it. I was ready to be swayed by their epic forbidden love. Instead I thought that they scream Chaol/Aelin to me. Azriel is at rock bottom and he’s using Elain. It’s not healthy. I didn’t feel their connection either.
@aelinbaby I got the concept, but I agree. It’s an introduction, nothing is confirmed. Nothing is resolved. And I anticipated that going into it. But jeez, what a mess! We need more Elain.
@dionishangover You’ve put into words why I can’t celebrate Elriel yet. How is him denying that part of him by latching onto Elain, in any way positive?
@yulshka92Y27@dellicatefawn I agree. And how is that fair to Elain? You have to love someone for who they are, not solely on what they give you. Don’t these people remember Dorian’s words? You can’t choose which parts of someone you love!
@ju_d1th9 And this is coming from someone very undecided in the shipwar! I’m like “am I reading a different book”… Because how are people celebrating this selfdestructive, suicidal idealation mess?
@yulshka92Y27@dellicatefawn His chapters, including the infamous chapter 6, seem very dark to me. I don’t get how Elriels are celebrating. Can’t we at least agree it reads very toxic so far? Two things can exist at the same time!
@gwynrielwhore The mental health erasure is crazy. I’m hoping sarah will either expand on Elriel by flashback pov’s, because for now all I can ship Az with is a damned good therapist.
@dellicatefawn Adding to this: I do not care who she ends up with. I’m sure Sarah will do it justice. But I see so many people overlooking Az’s mental state, especially elriels. I’m hoping to see him grow, whether that’s with Elain or solo. But let’s not erase mental health either.
@dellicatefawn I agree with Elain not having to grovel and making her own choice! But also genuine question: did you not find Azriels chapters including chapter 6, very… dark? It seemed to me like he was at rock bottom. Instead of dealing with his selfhate, he clung to Elain. Is that healthy?
@yulshka92Y27@dellicatefawn Really excited to see her grow in the next book! I don’t think she’s owed anyone anything, but I would love for her to grow some backbone. Say F you to the IC giving her shit about hooking up with Az etc!