One of the most popular fanfics based on A Court of Thorns & Rosesreveals a huge missed opportunity from the books, but it's not too late for the sixth ACOTAR novel to fix it. A Court of Thorns & Roses is probably Sarah 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, ACOTAR has its shortcomings — and one is more obvious thanks to fan-fiction.
There are a few harsh realities of the original ACOTAR trilogy, 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 be improved on in Hulu's Court of Thorns & RosesTV show, though that's not the only way to tackle them. Maas can also address them in the series itself, though there's one missed Rhysand opportunity that 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-fiction Rhysand's POV tells A Court of Thorns & Roses' story from the perspective of the High Lord of the Night Court, and it's a shame that Maas' books never actually offer his input. Rhysand is one of the best 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 the ACOTAR trilogy unfold from Rhysand's point of view, especially since he and Feyre spend time apart in both ACOMAF and ACOWAR.
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 in A 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 POV demonstrates 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 three ACOTAR books. 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 next Court of Thorns & Roses book turns out to be Elain's story, it's difficult to see why Maas would use Rhys as a storytelling vehicle.
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, though it 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 us an ACOTAR version of Midnight 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 for A Court of Thorns & Roses.
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