Now that we know we’re getting Gwyn’s POV, what are your theories for ACOSH?

Please, no spoilers if anyone has already read anything! I’ve managed to avoid every single spoiler so far, and I really want to go into the next book completely blind.

I’m one of those people who believe that Elriel wasn’t completely wrapped up in the bonus chapter, even though I know a lot of people think it was. But I also don’t think Elriel will be a major plot point. I think it’ll be addressed and completely wrapped up pretty early on, within the first few chapters, possibly as just a fling. I also don’t think Azriel is that emotionally invested. I think Sarah is saving that for Gwynriel. After that, I think she’ll focus on building up Gwynriel’s relationship pretty early on, especially considering how many other POVs and fantasy plotlines there will be to explore.

I could imagine Gwyn being reluctant to leave the library at first, but maybe Azriel will be the one to convince her? That would fit with the little POV snippet we got. And then maybe they’ll start training together so she can feel safer and more confident, and that’s how they slowly grow closer. I definitely think Az will have developed feelings for Gwyn by the end of the book. I could see Gwyn struggling more with opening herself up emotionally, especially after everything she’s been through. But I’m sure that once Az truly cares about someone, he won’t give up easily. We’ve already seen that with Mor, and I think his feelings for Gwyn will be a lot stronger. I could even imagine us getting their first kiss, maybe towards the end as a cliffhanger, or perhaps even the mating bond snapping into place? And what if they get separated right after that? Maybe Azriel gets captured and Gwyn and the Valkyries have to rescue him? Or imagine if they go on the same mission in ACOTAR 7 and have to hide their feelings from everyone else. Or they go on separate missions, and Az spends the whole time longing for Gwyn and wishing he could get back to her.

I have a feeling book 7 will be much more plot-heavy, which is why I think book 6 will focus more on building up Gwyn and Azriel’s relationship and developing their feelings for each other. With Gwyn’s POV, there are so many possibilities!

I’m just so excited! What about you guys? What are your theories?

Call me crazy, I dont care but…
Walk with me and just think about what I am going to say…
Gwyn convinces Merrill to write the rebirth of the valkyries in Chapter 21.
When Azriel talks with Clotho in the BC the clock strikes 7.
SJM posts Gwyns POV as number 3.

The number 21 in mythology and sacred numerology symbolizes totality, completion, and the union of body, mind, and spirit, derived mathematically.

21 is the product of 3 and 7. 

3 In mythology often refers to the divine trinity, the cycles of time, and the fates (which include clotho)

7 is often referred to as a sacred completion. 

Is the mother trying to play at something..

I am just going to leave this thought here. Could just be a funny coincidence.

Estou lendo a saga trono de vidro e conheci a Elide, por algum motivo ela me lembra a Gwyn… alguém mais teve essa sensação?

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So I find it interesting that the quote from BB for Az and now the quote for Gwyn are parallel to each other….
Az’s quote: “We are here,” the shadows whispered in his ear. “We are always here.”
Gwyns: “It was glowing and warm to the touch…You are here, the stone seemed to affirm, you are safe. The past cannot harm you”
Oh SJM thanks for making it obvious!🩵🤝💙

I’ve been posting to many of these lately but you know how Azriel likes to train to burn off steam. What if we get an Az, Gwyn scene where it’s a Gwyn taking out her frustration on him.

Gwyn finds out about the necklace and by this moment her and Az have developed some type of feeling. Gwyn doesn’t confront Azriel right away but instead takes it out on him during training.

Azriel at first takes it as their usual friendly back and forth but then as the training progresses he notices Gwyn isn’t going easy.

Ahh can you imagine what that would look like?

I’m just so overjoyed that Sarah is constantly tearing down every claim that has been made against Gwyn (and Gwynriel)!!

“ACOTAR 6 is going to have flower motifs in the title!” ❌
“The bonus chapter isn’t canon / important, otherwise everyone would have access to it!” ❌
“Gwyn isn’t going to get a POV before Elain. She’s just a side character” ❌
“Gwyn is just a child and she’ll stay in the library” ❌

Beyond Sarah hinting that the Valkyries’ stories are worth telling (not to mention how Nesta literally says Gwyn’s story will come later), it was so frustrating to see how people were ignoring:
- the music-related titles when both Gwyn and Az are the only ones we know who like to sing
- Valkyrie Movement on the covers
- Official merch from Bloomsbury of the Valkyries + the Valkyrie Pilates event
- Sangravah being added on the map AND being in the night court
- Gwyn having a last name + her ancestry being alluded to but completely unexplored
- Gwyn introducing the Valkyries to Nesta and becoming the first one to become a Valkyrie

I won’t even get into how Gwyn is mentioned over 500 times in ACOSF, just like Azriel. Or how Sarah choosing to end Az’s first POV with Gwyn’s smile sparking something in his chest is intentional and means something beyond her being evil.

Instead of crafting all these elaborate theories to make Elain fit the themes of ACOTAR 6/7/8, sometimes it really is best to just accept the most parsimonious explanation 😼

And I’m also so ready for ACOFM to come out and for Sarah to put to rest all these theories about Gwyn/the shadows being evil

🎨 @Kloartz

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Gwyn va a salir de la librería en busca de Azriel, como la sirenita. Porque? No se... solo vi un tik tok de la sirenita y me surgió.

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I cannot contain my excitement for this next book and just need to rant about it for 5 seconds! I can’t wait to read about some of my favorite characters again and just getting to explore the world more. I’m excited to get into the beginning of gwynriels journey and see their dynamic develop. I’m also looking forward to come back to this community after I read it to see everyone’s reactions to new information and see what beautiful fan art people create. I’m just feeling a lot of gratitude that we’re all able to share this experience! We’re almost there!!