Summary
A Court Of Silver Flamesshould have ended with Feyre and Rhysand having a daughter over their son, Nyx, as it would have worked better narratively. TheA Court Of Thorns & Rosesbooksdetail the love story between Feyre and Rhysand as they attempt to stop another war in Prythian, the original three books concluding with their happily ever after. However, the two spinoff books complicate that happy ending, withA Court Of Silver Flamesadding a complex pregnancy storyline for Feyre.
ThoughA Court Of Silver Flamesfeatures Nestaand her healing journey, Feyre’s pregnancy plays a large role in the story. Those complications add further tension between Feyre and Nesta, whose outburst brings both characters to a low point. Nesta’s sacrifice is able to heal that rift and ensure Feyre’s safety after she almost dies in labor. That storyline then ends with Feyre and Rhysand welcoming their son into the world. Despite the happy ending, Feyre and Rhysand should have had a daughter instead of a son, as it would have added more to the series, narratively speaking.
I Wish A Court Of Thorns & Roses Followed 1 Refreshing Throne Of Glass Trend
A Court of Thorns & Roses and Throne of Glass are both great stories, but I wish that ACOTAR followed one refreshing trend from the earlier series.
Feyre & Rhysand Having A Daughter Would Fit The Themes Of The Book Better
Feyre and Rhysand having a daughter over a son inA Court Of Silver Flameswould have been a better fit for the message of female empowerment in the fifth book.A Court Of Silver Flamesfocuses on Nesta’s healing journey as she not only accepts her attraction to Cassian, but also embraces her own power. Through that journey, she is able to uplift other women who have also been wronged by the patriarchal system, creating the Valkyries. Nesta also mends her relationship with her sisters, especially Feyre, culminating in her bargain with the Cauldron for her and Nyx’s lives.
If Nyx had been a girl over a boy, that message could come full circle, with the child representing a chance to continue that journey of empowerment into the future. A female Nyx would also have forcedRhysand inA Court Of Silver Flamesto fully reevaluate his actions regarding Feyre and Nesta, as his choices hurt both women. Not only that, but a female heir to the Night Court would force a reevaluation of Fae culture at large, which has a massive basis in misogyny.
Nyx’s name comes from the goddess of Night in Greek mythology and is considered one of the first goddesses.
The Misogyny In Fae Culture Can Be Seen In The Third And Fifth ACOTAR Books
A Court Of Silver Flamescould have finally addressed the larger issues in Fae culture within the series and the inherited misogyny therein.A Court Of Thorns & Roseshas displayed the male-centric system of the Fae several times in the narrative,one example being the High Lord’s meeting inA Court Of Wings & Ruin.Rhysand himself, despite showcasing more feminist views in earlier books, parrots some of this misogyny inA Court Of Silver Flames,showcasing how deeply thistoxic culture among the Faeruns.
If Rhysand had a daughter as his eldest and possibly only child, both he andthat culture would have been forced to shift. Rhysand would have to change his perspectives on several aspects of being a ruler in this world.Prythian as a whole would also have to change as Rhys' daughter grew, considering she would likely be the next High Lady.That fact would create traction in the worldbuilding, adding more to the series narratively. It would also allow Feyre a chance to shine again as her relationship with her daughter blossomed inA Court Of Silver Flames.
ACOTAR Could Explore Feyre’s Backstory Better Through A Mother-Daughter Dynamic
A Mother-Daughter Dynamic Could Have Allowed Feyre To Heal From Her Past
Feyre’s backstory could have been explored further through a mother-daughter dynamic inA Court Of Silver Flamesand beyond as she healed from her fractured relationship with her sisters and mother.Feyre inA Court Of Thorns & Rosesis seen as something other during her years as a human by the women in her life. Her mother paid her little attention because she was unable to be a proper lady like Nesta and Elain.Her sisters, in turn, continued that neglect after they went into poverty, despite Feyre becoming the breadwinner of the house.
Feyre could take those lessons of empowerment alongside of Nesta and teach them to her daughter, healing that rift fully.
Some of these issues are addressed in the series,but a mother-daughter dynamic would have allowed Feyre to break this cycle. She would be able to show her daughter the love she never had, while also uplifting her in ways she never was. Feyre could have taken those lessons of empowerment alongside of Nesta and taught them to her daughter, healing that rift fully. As a result,A Court Of Silver Flamescould have concluded Feyre’s story as she began this new chapter, aiding Nesta in making Prythian a safer and kinder place for women.
