One of the most popular fanfics based onA Court of Thorns & Rosesreveals a huge missed opportunity from the books, but it’s not too late forthe sixthACOTARnovelto fix it.A Court of Thorns & Rosesis probablySarah J. Maas' most beloved fantasy series, with readers consistently returning to the books and discussing them on TikTok. There’s good reason for their popularity, as their characters and romances are incredibly entertaining and memorable. However, like any book series,ACOTARhas its shortcomings — and one is more obvious thanks to fan-fiction.
There are a fewharsh realities of the originalACOTARtrilogy, and they’re more noticeable in hindsight. Revisiting the story allows readers to pick up on things they hadn’t before, especially when they’re not experiencing the twists and turns for the first time. Some of the books' issues can beimproved on in Hulu’sCourt of Thorns & RosesTV show, though that’s not the only way to tackle them. Maas can also address them in the series itself, thoughthere’s one missed Rhysand opportunitythat would have made the first three books so much better.
Rhysand’s POV Highlights One Of The Biggest Missed Opportunities Of The Actual Books
Sarah J. Maas Should Have Included Chapters From Rhysand’s Perspective
The popular fan-fictionRhysand’s POVtellsA Court of Thorns & Roses’story from the perspective of the High Lord of the Night Court, andit’s a shame that Maas' books never actually offer his input. Rhysand is one of thebest love interests from Maas books, and he’s a complicated and intriguing character, even outside his relationship with Feyre. It would have been fascinating to see the events of theACOTARtrilogy unfold from Rhysand’s point of view, especially since he and Feyre spend time apart in bothACOMAFandACOWAR.
Showing what Rhysand was up to while Feyre was at the Spring Court would have been a great way to expand Maas' world and the central conflict of the first three books.
Showing what Rhysand was up to while Feyre was at the Spring Court would have been a great way to expand Maas' world and the central conflict of the first three books. It would also have given Rhysand further depth, which could have helped readers connect with him sooner. Maas took this approach inA Court of Silver Flames,allowing both Nesta and Cassian to tell parts of the story, even if Cassian’s chapters were less frequent.Rhysand’s POVdemonstrates how well this strategy could have worked for his and Feyre’s narrative, highlighting what might have been.
It’s Not Too Late For A Court Of Thorns & Roses To Include Rhysand Perspective Chapters
There Are More ACOTAR Books On The Horizon
It’s not too late to give readers chapters from Rhysand’s point of view, even if it would have been better during the first threeACOTARbooks. Maas has already confirmed that there are more additions to the series on the horizon, and they could give readers the opportunity to step into Rhysand’s shoes. Of course, if the nextCourt of Thorns & Rosesbook turns out to be Elain’s story, it’s difficult to see why Maas would use Rhys as a storytelling vehicle.
Would Rhysand Have Stopped Feyre & Tamlin’s Wedding In ACOTAR If She Hadn’t Asked For Help? It’s Complicated
It’s hard to say what Rhysand would have done if Feyre hadn’t called for help during her wedding, but the ACOTAR books suggest he’d still intervene.
That decision is probably best left for another story about him and Feyre, thoughit could work just as well in a book centered on Nyx. With Feyre and Rhysand having a son, Maas has perfectly set up more adventures for their family — even if they shift the focus away from Feyre a bit. Alternatively, Maas could one day give usanACOTARversion ofMidnight Sun. If returning to the original narrative from Edward’s POV worked for Twilight, there’s no reason doing the same with Rhysand wouldn’t land forA Court of Thorns & Roses.
