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A Court of Wings and Ruin: Chapters 16 - 18

Book Talk for BookTok

Cloud10

Arts, Books

4.8642 Ratings

🗓️ 7 March 2023

⏱️ 79 minutes

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Summary

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 16 through 18, as Feyre rejoins the Inner Circle and prepares for a political war that will test every alliance, secret, and scar. With 13 years of combined academic literary experience and two rotating literary lenses, best friends Jac and Amy unpack how Sarah J. Maas shifts the story from personal vengeance to global stakes. As tensions rise between courts, sisters, and soldiers, we explore how silence, power, and duty move to the forefront of Feyre’s arc. New here? We recommend checking out our full literary breakdowns of A Court of Thorns and Roses (ACOTAR) and A Court of Mist and Fury (ACOMAF) to follow Feyre’s journey from mortal survivor to strategic High Lady. Chapter Description: The Inner Circle convenes to update Feyre on the status of Hybern and the need to repair the wall separating Prythian and the human realm before the King can use the Cauldron to tear it down. Despite her need to protect them, Feyre promises to ask her sisters for their help with the repairs. With the impending gathering of the High Lords on everyone’s mind, the Inner Circle returns to the House of Wind for dinner to discuss their next course of action that will ultimately lead them to the Court of Nightmares. 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 The Flower Letters Immerse yourself in a brand new storytelling experience full of history, romance and adventure! Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Support the Show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:25.6

The Inner Circle convenes to update Farah on the status of Hibern and the need to repair the wall,

0:30.8

separating Prithian in the human realm before the king can use the cauldron to tear it down.

0:36.2

Despite her need to protect them, Farrah promises

0:38.6

to ask her sisters for their help with the repairs. With the impending gathering of the high

0:43.8

lords on everyone's mind, the inner circle returns to the House of Wind for dinner to discuss

0:48.4

their next course of action that will ultimately lead them to the court of nightmares.

1:00.8

The views expressed by the hosts are entirely their own and in no way represent the thoughts or intentions of the original author.

1:04.9

This podcast is a discussion,

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shared to spark thought and conversation on the characters and themes of this novel.

1:11.1

Though the hosts speak mostly within the constraints of the book, series spoilers may be discussed with or without warning.

1:18.4

Explicit language as well as themes of sex, violence, abuse, death, and depression will recur throughout this podcast.

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Listener discretion is advised.

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Music will recur throughout this podcast. Listener discretion is advised. Welcome to Book Talk for Book Talk, a podcast where we deep dive into the writing of your favorite novels.

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This season, we are exploring Sarah Jane Mass' most ambitious novel in the core of Thorns and Roses series.

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