A Court of Wings and Ruin: Prologue - Chapter 3

Book Talk for BookTok

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Arts, Books

4.8 • 642 Ratings

🗓️ 31 January 2023

⏱️ 93 minutes

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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 the prologue through chapter 3 as Feyre returns to the Spring Court, not as Tamlin’s lover, but as a spy, a saboteur, and the High Lady of the Night Court. With 13 years of combined academic literary experience and a rotating set of literary lenses guiding our discussion, best friends Jac and Amy examine how Sarah J. Maas sets the tone for ACOWAR through deception, psychological warfare, and narrative inversion. As Feyre plays her most dangerous role yet, we ask: What does vengeance look like when justice is personal, and how do you weaponize beauty and obedience in a world built to silence you? If you’re just joining us, be sure to check out our full literary analyses of A Court of Thorns and Roses (ACOTAR) and A Court of Mist and Fury (ACOMAF) to follow Feyre’s journey from mortal huntress to High Lady of the Night Court. Chapter Description: Unbeknownst to Tamlin and the Spring Court, Feyre Archeron lives peacefully in the manor as Tamlin’s woman, with vengeance on her mind. A wolf in sheep’s clothing, the High Lady of the Night Court uses her powers and cunning to hide her true allegiance and her rage at the events in Hybern behind pretty paintings, pretty dresses, and pretty smiles. But will Feyre be able to keep her disguise in check when Hybern’s commanders come to court in search of a way to tear down the wall separating the human and faerie lands? 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 Thank you to all our Patreon supporters, with a special shout-out to our January 2023 Tropey Wives! Thank you Danika, Careesa, Sylvie, Ciarra, Colleen, Hailey, Alexa, Sam, and Allison! If you would like to join our Tropey Wives and be among our listeners who we acknowledge once a month, check out our Patreon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0	Hey, I'm A.
0:02.0	And I'm Jay.
0:02.9	Welcome to Moxicated, a space for healing, connection, and life beyond booze.
0:07.2	We share real stories, honest convos, and the tools that helped us ditch alcohol and come back to ourselves.
0:12.3	Whether you're sober, sober curious, or just craving something deeper.
0:15.9	You can do this your way.
0:17.6	So join us every Monday and Thursday for laughs, tears, and your besties a.F. Now go listen to Moxicated, wherever you get your way. So join us every Monday and Thursday for laughs, tears, and your besties a.F. Now go listen
0:22.3	to Moxicated wherever you get your podcasts. Unbeknownst to Tamlin in the Spring Court,
0:27.6	Farah Archeron lives peacefully in the manner as Tamlin's woman with vengeance on her mind. A wolf
0:33.1	in sheep's clothing, the High Lady of the Night Court uses her powers and cunning to hide her true
0:37.9	allegiance and her rage at the events in Highburn behind pretty paintings, pretty dresses,
0:43.1	and pretty smiles. But will Fahara be able to keep her disguise in check when Highburn's
0:47.8	commanders come to court in search of a way to tear down the wall separating the human and fairy lands?
0:57.5	The view of the tear down the wall separating the human and fairy lands. The views expressed by the hosts are entirely their own and in no way represent the thoughts
1:02.3	or intentions of the original author.
1:04.8	This podcast is a discussion, shared to spark thought and conversation on characters
1:09.5	and themes of this novel.
1:10.7	Though the hosts speak mostly within and themes of this novel.
1:14.3	Though the hosts speak mostly within the constraints of this book,
1:17.5	series spoilers may be discussed with or without warning.
1:22.9	Explicit language, as well as themes of sex, violence, abuse, death, and depression will recur throughout the podcast.
1:25.4	Listener discretion is advised.
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