Top Theories for ACOTAR 6 and 7 (Plus My ACOSF Thoughts!)
Growing Up with the Inner Circle: Why ACOSF is Now My Favorite
I first read ACOTAR six years ago in my early twenties. Now, pushing my late twenties, this re-read was a wildly different experience. While my ranking of the original trilogy remains the same, A Court of Silver Flames (ACOSF) shot straight to the top as my favorite book in the entire series.
When the books were first publishing, the hate for Nesta was real. But on this re-read, I finally see people loving her and being fiercely protective of her journey. Maybe all roads lead to us understanding Nesta on a visceral level; reading her journey depicted so clearly on the page was incredibly healing and eye-opening with a little more life experience under my belt. Maybe we all just grew up and chose to climb the mountain.
My Top Theories for ACOTAR 6 and 7
Alright, let's get into the good stuff. We already know we’re getting Azriel’s POV and Lucien’s POV, but to be completely honest, I really only care about Az right now. I have been waiting years for his story. YEARS.
Here are my biggest predictions:
1. The Gwynriel Endgame
I definitely hope we get to see more of Gwyn. Her story is so interesting, and we only scratched the surface in ACOSF. And for everyone out there insisting that Azriel and Elain are endgame? NOPE. If you read the whole bonus chapter, it becomes pretty obvious that Gwyn is the equal match for Azriel—no matter what Az might be thinking in a fleeting moment.
2. The Era of the Valkyries
Because we are fully in the Valkyrie cycle, I absolutely expect ACOTAR 6 to dive much deeper into the lore and lives of our Valkyrie girls.
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3. The Return of the Trove (and the CC Crew)
The Trove is absolutely coming back into play. I am just waiting for the Horn (aka Bryce’s back) to come into the picture. We might not see it in book 6, but I am incredibly hopeful that we will see Bryce, Hunt, Ruhn, and all my CC faves make an appearance in book 7.
4. Amren is an Asteri or Daglan
This one has been floating around, and I am fully on board: Amren is either an Asteri or a Daglan. She’s always been incredibly secretive about her true origins, but given everything we learned in Crescent City, the puzzle pieces fit perfectly together. I think we’re going to get a massive reveal about her past that changes everything for the Inner Circle.
What Are Your Theories?
Are you doing a re-read before the next books drop? What are your biggest predictions for Azriel's POV?
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