A popular A Court Of Thorns & Roses fanfic proves that Sarah J. Maas should write her own version of this 2020 fantasy book that expanded another famous franchise. News of the next A Court Of Thorns & Roses book has largely been scattered, but that has not stopped the fans of the series. Much like many other fandoms, audiences have written and created fanworks that add to the overall worldbuilding and plot of the story in the intervening time, with one fanfic rising in the ranks for the way it highlights Rhysand and his journey.
A Court Of Mist & Fury: Rhysand’s POV is a 2017 fanfic by Illyrian Tremors. The fanfic tells the events of the second A Court Of Thorns & Roses book from Rhys’s POV, exploring Rhy’s impact on the story and giving fans more insight into him, as his past and motives were often left unexplained in canon. The popularity of the fanfic only strengthens the argument that Maas should write her own version of this idea, following in the footsteps of another fantasy series.
The Popularity Of Rhysand’s POV Means Sarah J. Maas Should Write Her Own Midnight Sun
Midnight Sun Expanded The Twilight Franchise Through Edward’s POV
Maas should write her version of Stephanie Meyer’s Midnight Sun, adding more to the A Court Of Thorns & Roses world as well as Rhys’s characterization. Midnight Sun tells the story of Twilight from Edward’s perspective, clarifying some of his motives during the book and including moments when Bella was not present. Due to this addition, the series was able to add more lore to the overall world and enrich Edward’s original character arc, something Maas could do for Rhys through his own retelling.
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10 Things You Missed About Rhysand In A Court Of Thorns & Roses
Rhysand from A Court of Thorns and Roses is a complicated character, with some of his most important qualities coming through in subtle moments.
Rhys is one of the most powerful A Court Of Thorns & Roses characters, but audiences only see hints of that power a few times in canon. Additionally, Rhys’ backstory is only told in snippets, such as during Chapter 54 of A Court Of Mist & Fury, giving little insight into the depths of his pain and perseverance. A book told from his perspective could explore that, allowing Maas to emphasize the many things he did for his loved ones and the price he paid for happily ever after.
An ACOTAR Book From Rhysand’s Perspective Could Address Things The Trilogy Doesn’t
The Book Could Expand On Rhys’s Trauma And Sacrifices
By retelling A Court Of Thorns & Roses from Rhys’s perspective, Maas could address things the original trilogy did not touch on, such as Rhys’s trauma and decision-making in key moments. Rhys’s popularity in the fandom means that many have noticed the little depth his trauma was given in the main series. His experiences during the first war were touched on in A Court Of Wing & Ruin‘s prologue, but his time serving Amarantha is not given focus, undercutting the major trauma he was dealing with throughout the first three books.
The series’ themes of perseverance and healing could easily be emphasized here as Rhys attempts to find closure for what happened to him and help Feyre at the same time.
A version of the first book from his perspective could finally highlight Rhys’s sacrifices in the original books as audiences witness him both go through it and later unpack his trauma. The series’ themes of perseverance and healing could easily be emphasized here as Rhys attempts to find closure for what happened to him and help Feyre at the same time. Rhys’s love for Velaris and his friends could also be explored as they are the root of his actions Under The Mountain, giving that portion of A Court Of Thorns & Roses another layer of heartbreak.
Rhysand’s Court Of Thorns & Roses Book Wouldn’t Just Rehash The Original Story
A Rhys POV Could Show Scenes Feyre Was Not Present For
Retelling the events of A Court Of Thorns & Roses from Rhys’ POV would include new scenes from the original story, expanding the Under the Mountain storyline as well as its immediate aftermath in The Night Court. As mentioned, Rhys’s time serving Amarantha in A Court Of Thorns & Roses was mostly explained rather than shown. A retelling could rectify this, showcasing moments of his servitude from before Feyre’s arrival. It could also add scenes from Feyre’s stay Under The Mountain, allowing audiences to see Rhys’s attempts to help her that she was not originally privy to.
Rhysand served Amarantha for fifty years before Feyre’s arrival in
A Court Of Thorns & Roses.
The retelling could also enrich Rhys’s bonds with the Inner Circle after his return from Under The Mountain. The three-month gap before Feyre’s wedding is an easy period to explore those dynamics as Rhys’s family attempts to help him heal. Exploring that timeframe would also let audiences see Rhys’s visits to The House Of Wind to talk with Clotho, expanding his healing journey. As a result, those deep bonds and moments would be given proper attention, strengthening A Court Of Thorns & Roses and its overall message of love and family being a powerful aid during the darkest of times.
A Court of Thorns and Roses (2015)
- Publisher(s)
- Bloomsbury Publishing
- Publication Date
- 2015-05-05
- ISBN#
- 9781619634442
