However, it may not follow Nesta and Cassian again.

Andone April Fool’s Day prank suggests a book 6 title that would center Tamlin as its lead.

The prospect of Tamlin getting a redemption arc is divisive, but it seems inevitable at this point.

A court of Thornes and roses book cover, with other books in the background

And it would finally resolve a storyline dating back to 2016’sACOMAF.

It needs to be rehabilitated eventually, and that means its High Lord needs to be as well.

It’s obvious Tamlin has trauma from his past, and that could explain the extremes.

The White Witch leaning toward Edmund Pevensie in 2005’s The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe

ButMaas needs to dig deeper into this characterso we can fully understand these sides of him.

No one needs to excuse or forgive his behavior, but he needs a better arc and resolution.

Elain has remained a mysterious and unexplored character for far too long.

Dungeons & Dragons Party with 5 members, the three in front hold melee weapons, one in back holds a bow and arrow, and one in back is casting a spell above their head.

Elain deserves her happy ending, too, and it’s still not clear what that looks like.

A blue book with a golden 6 on it and the cover of A Court of Mist & Fury with a green fiery background

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Fan art of Tamlin from A Court of Thorns & Roses

Art bymorgana0anagrom

Sarah J. Maas' Court of Thorns & Roses books with a red book covered in question marks and a 6 on it

Custom Image by Yailin Chacon

A Court of Thorns and Roses Book Cover