A Novel Bunch
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A Court of Wings and Ruin (Ch 27–39): The Seer of the Archeron Sisters
#028: This week on A Novel Bunch, we’re diving into Chapters 27–39 of A Court of Wings and Ruin by Sarah J. Maas — and peace in Velaris doesn’t last long. The Inner Circle fractures, secrets surface, and the shadows of war are closer than ever.
*SPOILERS AHEAD*
Tensions ignite when Rhys’s secret deal with Keir and Eris nearly tears the Court of Dreams apart. Mor’s heart breaks, Amren reveals her chilling origins, and Elain’s eerie visions begin to blur the line between prophecy and madness. But as always, Feyre and Rhys find their way back to each other — this time through honesty, vulnerability, and a shared fear of what’s coming.
Then the focus shifts to the sisters. Feyre trains with Cassian and Azriel (cue wing lessons and brooding tension), while Nesta and Elain start to reveal just how deep the Cauldron’s touch runs. When Hybern’s Ravens infiltrate the library, Feyre unleashes the monster beneath Velaris — and it’s gloriously horrifying. In its wake, we learn the truth: the Cauldron is broken because Nesta stole something from it.
As Elain’s power sharpens, we discover what she is — a Seer — and Lucien steps up to find the lost firebird queen, Vassa. It’s a dangerous mission, but his goodbye to Elain says everything.
And just when the dust settles, Amren bursts in with the news no one’s ready for: Hybern has attacked the Summer Court. Feyre, Rhys, and the Inner Circle fly into battle — and war truly begins.
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