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well, i was just scrolling through book TikTok and came across a TOG edit. Long story short, I just randomly connected the dots and realized:

Gavriel is Aedion's father, which makes him Aelin's uncle (kind of) And Gavriel is also Rowan's best friend... which means Aelin's uncle-ish figure is her husband's bestie🧍‍♀️

Oh gosh 😭 This is the exact moment I actually realized just how ancient Rowan is lol. My brain cannot compute this

hey guys! sorry if this kind of post isn't really meant for this sub 😭 but im currently looking for a book club where i can stay motivated and actually commit to reading a book every week. i recently created a Fable account to join some clubs, but honestly i still have no idea how to use the app properly lol.

so if any of you have recommendations for active book clubs/groups -especially romantasy focused ones- I'd really appreciate it!

Personally I find the 'SJM was only 16 when she wrote TOG' argument a bit limiting when it comes to actual book discussions. While starting a series at that age is a huge achievement, using it as a reason to dismiss criticism feels unnecessary 👀 in my opinion. Many influential works were started by very young authors (Christopher Paolini, S. E. Hinton, Mary Shelley, R. F. Kuang...) but their age is rarely used to invalidate feedback on the writing itself. It also worth noting that by the time Throne of glass was traditionally published, Sarah was 26 and had the support of professional editors and a decade to refine the manuscript. At that point, the book is a professional product, and I think it's okay to evaluate it as such, regardless of when the first draft was born.

P.S: sharing this here because ive noticed that in some other subs, sharing even a mild critique like this leads to immediate downvotes or comments like 'i've never seen anyone say that' I just wanted to share these thoughts in a space that feels a bit more open to different perspectives. If this isn't the right spot, sorry in advance 😬

I think in the next book we're going to see Violet become much more of a strategic figure. Like… Xaden is basically gone 💀 and someone has to take control of Tyrrendor. I feel like this book might focus more on Violet's intelligence and leadership instead of just throwing her into survival mode all the time.

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I'm honestly just trying to understand the logic behind it.

I'm talking about the constant "Power Scaling" videos and posts -specifically the ones where TOG fans feel the need to remind everyone that Aelin would "destroy" Violet, Feyre, or Bryce. I keep seeing these edits with captions like: "People actually think Violet stands a chance against the Fire Breathing Bitch Queen" or even weirder scenarios like Rowan "making Xaden watch" while Aelin obliterates Violet.

First of all: Who is even making these claims? 💀

I'm active in both the SJM and Empyrean fandoms, and I have yet to see a single person unironically argue that Violet could win a fight against a character who is basically a god-tier nuke by the end of her series. It feels like people are inventing imaginary enemies just to have an excuse to brag about how "unbeatable" their favorite character is.

And before anyone hits me with the classic responses, let's clear some things up:

1. "If it bothers you, just scroll past" I enjoy BookTok and Bookstagram. I like being part of these fandoms. The "just don't look" argument doesn't change the fact that this specific trend is making the community feel incredibly childish and toxic. It's not about my feed. it's about the mindset that a character's value is only measured by their kill count.

2. "I've never seen posts like this" If you haven't, I'm genuinely happy for you. But just because you haven't seen it doesn't mean it’s not happening constantly. It's a huge trend, and it's exhausting.

It's just so incredibly juvenile. Since when did reading become a "my dad can beat up your dad" competition💀Violet is a character defined by her chronic illness and her wits. Feyre's journey is about trauma and emotional survival. Why do we need to drag them into a ring with a "cheat code" character just to put them down? It's not a flex to say a powerhouse can beat a human. It just strips away everything that actually makes these stories interesting.

Can we stop turning every FMC into a Pokemon and just let them exist in their own stories? The constant need for "dominance" over other fandoms is just not the vibe🤷‍♀️