Summary
A change that was made inA Court of Silver Flamescould be one of the reasons why Nesta’s book in theACOTARseries is harder to get into. Despite not being the central focus for most of the series, Nesta’s character arc is charted ineveryA Court of Thorns and Rosesbook. Her journey from the mortal lands to Prythian and the Night Court is not an easy one as she tries to process her trauma and cope with the myriad of changes in her life during a time of war.
Nesta is also, amongcharacters inA Court of Thorns and Roses,quite powerful, which allows her to begin the process of healing with some help from others. Nesta is resistant at first but ultimately utilizes that power to heal not only herself but also those she loves. The results of her healing journey have become a large topic of discussion among audiences despite her book’s happy ending,especially as some found it hard to engage with her story. One possible reason for this disconnect from her character could be the shift of narration style inA Court of Silver Flames.
Sorry Nyx, Feyre & Rhysand Should Have Had A Daughter In A Court Of Silver Flames
Feyre and Rhysand should have had a daughter in A Court Of Silver Flames instead of their son, Nyx, as it would have fit the narrative better.
A Court Of Silver Flames Makes A Change To ACOTAR’s Narration Style
A Court Of Silver Flames Changes Both The Main Character And Perspective
A Court of Silver Flamesshifts the narration style to third-person, contrasting the rest of the series' first-person narration. ThroughoutA Court of Thorns and Roses' timeline, audiences follow Feyre and see the world through her eyes in the first-person,learning as she does about the ways of Prythian’s Fae and the High Lords that rule them. Feyre’s thoughts are front and center, giving audiences deeper insights into her reasoning and mental health journey as her love story with Rhysand unfolds.
By contrast,A Court of Silver Flamesis told from a third-person perspective, separating the characters from the audience. The book primarily follows Nesta, but the third-person narration also jumps to other perspectives throughout, including Cassian’s. That variation does give the book a unique feel through those never-before-seen moments and easily separates it from the original trilogy. That being said, it also makes the book harder to get into and adds another layer of division to Nesta’s story.
ACOSF’s Third-Person POV Makes Nesta’s Court Of Thorns & Roses Book Harder To Get Into
ACOSF Does Not Have The Same Impact As The Rest Of The ACOTAR Series
Nesta’s book,A Court of Silver Flames,is harder to get into because that third-person perspective limits the impact of her story.The first three books of theA Court of Thorns and Rosesseries let audiences into Feyre’s mindas she struggles with herself, her powers, and her desires. Feyre’s story, as a result, becomes easy to engage with, as audiences see how each moment impacts her personally, making it easy to chart her growth. It also sets the stakes of the series as each loss leaves a lasting impression on Feyre, something audiences can feel deeply through her narration.
This choice not only does a disservice to theACOTARseries but also to Nesta as a character, as she was already quite divisive.
The third-person narration inA Court of Silver Flamestakes that away from Nesta’sjourney,as it sets up a barrier between her and the audience. Thestakes inA Court of Thorns and Roses’latest installment, then, become less impactful as audiences cannot feel how they affect Nesta. Her inner thoughts and reasoning become harder to chart, making her journey a difficult one to engage with, because it is shrouded in layers audiences cannot break through. This choice not only does a disservice to theACOTARseries but also to Nesta as a character, as she was already quite divisive.
Nesta Is The Wrong Character To Explore Through A Third-Person Perspective
Limiting Her POV Makes It Harder To Empathize With Nesta
Due to her characterization and choices in the series, Nesta is the wrong person to explore through a third-person perspective, as it makes it more difficult to empathize with her.Nesta inA Court of Silver Flamesis already at a disadvantage due to her actions in the previous books estranging her from some audience members. Her treatment of her sisters and the Inner Circle already divided audiences, withA Court of Silver Flamesonly adding to it.
At the time of writing, the sixth book in theA Court of Thorns and Rosesseries does not have a release date.
While Nesta’s book emphasizes her self-worth issues and other characters have mentioned her more caring nature,the limited perspective does not truly demonstrate it.A first-person perspective could have showcased that gentler side of Nestathat the previous books claim she has, ending some of the division over her character. If later installments of the series shift away fromA Court of Silver Flames' third-person narration, perhaps those parts of Nesta could shine through, completing her journey in a more fulfilling way.
