#031: This week on A Novel Bunch, we’re diving into Chapters 53–65 of A Court of Wings and Ruin by Sarah J. Maas—and Bunchies, grab your tissues and your battle armor. Because this week we’re saying goodbye to one of Prythian’s most unexpected heroes, watching Nesta and Cassian bring the heat, and heading straight into enemy territory for a rescue mission that’ll leave your jaw on the floor.

*SPOILERS AHEAD*
It begins at the human estate, where Jurian—yes, that Jurian—turns out to be not the unhinged villain we thought. Instead, he’s been playing a dangerous game to send warnings to Drakon and Miryam. Turns out, our boy’s been undercover this whole time. And when he drops the bomb that Tamlin’s gone running back to Hybern? Yeah… Tamlin’s choices aren’t doing him any favors these days.

From there, things escalate fast. Elaine’s heartbreak over Grayson sparks Nesta’s iconic slap heard ’round the continent, Jurian feeds them intel on Hybern’s next move, and then—boom—the first major battle of the war erupts. Cassian and his Illyrians tear through the enemy in a brutal dance of death, Nesta’s eyes never leaving him, and Feyre realizes that even victory feels like loss. But when the tide turns, Feyre sets off to find the one being who might still help them: our beloved gossip queen, the Suriel.

And that’s when Sarah J. Maas rips our hearts out. Feyre finds the Suriel near the Weaver’s woods, only for Ianthe (ugh, her) to ambush them. But our girl outsmarts her, luring Ianthe straight into the Weaver’s waiting claws—just in time to hold the Suriel as it dies in her arms. “Leave this world a better place,” it tells her. And if you didn’t sob, you might be the Cauldron itself.

Back at camp, tensions flare—Mor and Feyre clash, Nesta channels her magic with bone and stone to find Hybern’s army, and Varian and Amren share that kiss (finally!). But then—silence. The Cauldron calls. And when it takes something from Nesta, it takes what she loves most: Elaine.

Feyre and Azriel infiltrate Hybern’s camp in disguise, only to find Elaine bound, gagged, and moments from execution. Enter Tamlin—yes, Tamlin—whose green eyes tell her one thing: run. And in that heartbeat, we remember—he was the one who helped her. Who gave her the chance to escape. What follows is chaos and courage, blood and fire, until Feyre spreads her wings and flies home.

And when it’s over, the Archeron sisters are side by side once more—curled together like they used to be, but this time holding on tight.

Let's get into it, Bunchies!

#030: This week on A Novel Bunch, we’re diving into Chapters 40–52 of A Court of Wings and Ruin by Sarah J. Maas— and buckle up, Bunchies, because the long-awaited High Lords’ meeting is pure chaos. Tempers flare, secrets explode, and Feyre’s powers are put on full, fiery display.

*SPOILERS AHEAD*
It starts quietly enough, with a glimpse of the Bone Carver, a haunting vision of Feyre and Rhys’s possible future son, and Elaine… baking (progress!). But peace doesn’t last long. Nesta shocks everyone by joining the mission to the Dawn Court, where the long-awaited meeting of Prythian’s most powerful begins. Enter the High Lords— Kallias and his fierce mate Viviane, Helion in all his golden glory, and finally, Tamlin. His entrance? Explosive. His insults? Even worse. Let’s just say Azriel’s shadows have never been closer to striking.

What follows is chaos laced with politics, pride, and power. Accusations fly, Feyre literally bursts into flame, and the Court of Dreams proves why they’re not to be messed with. Nesta steps into her power, demanding unity against Hybern, and one by one, the High Lords rise beside Feyre... six out of seven ain’t bad.

But the biggest revelation? Helion isn’t just a flirt, he’s Lucien’s real father. The gasp heard ‘round Prythian. And just when the dust settles, Nesta feels it: a shudder in the Cauldron. The wall has fallen. Hybern has made his move. Feyre strikes a bargain with the monster beneath Velaris, Bryaxis, and the Inner Circle heads to war— starting with a visit to Elaine’s ex, Graysen. But when they arrive, there’s already a traitor waiting.

And then it hits, the figure in the doorway isn’t a stranger. It’s Jurian.

Let's get into it, Bunchies!

#029: This week on A Novel Bunch, we’re doing a live reading of the High Lords’ Meeting—Chapter 44 of ACOWAR!!

Buckle up, Bunchies!