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This week we're discussing chapters 76 through 78! Bryce forces open a mysterious gate with Hunt’s power, only to realize it leads not to Hel but to the Fae world, where she confronts a stunned Nesta and desperately begs for the Mask. Though Nesta initially refuses, Bryce proves her resolve by offering her own parents as collateral and ultimately entrusting them to Nesta’s protection, securing the Mask just in time as danger closes in. Meanwhile, Tharion appeals to the River Queen for sanctuary, revealing Bryce’s new status as Queen of the Fae and her alliance with the Princes of Hel, and after hard truths about the Asteri and past failures, the Blue Court agrees to shelter Crescent City’s people. Back in the city, the resurrected Harpy—returned without a soul—launches an attack, but Bryce dons the Mask and commands her to kneel, granting her final rest. Together, these moments underscore Bryce’s growing power, the widening alliances against the Asteri, and the immense personal sacrifices made to save their world.

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Welcome to House of Flame and Shadow by Sarah J. Maas!

This week we're discussing chapters 73 through 75! Sabine publicly denounces Ithan as a traitor, accusing him of turning Sigrid into a Reaper and presenting falsified footage, but the Prime arrives and confirms Ithan’s claims, revealing even Danika knew the truth and hoped the wolves could change. The Prime names Ithan his heir and strips Sabine of her title, only for Sabine to stab her father with the Fendyr sword, allowing Sigrid to drain his Firstlight. Chaos erupts as Sigrid kills the Astronomer and Sabine attacks again, forcing Ithan to kill her, after which the wolves—including Perry and Amelie—submit to him as their new Prime. Elsewhere, Ruhn and Lidia sneak through the city toward the Comitium, while Tharion spots imperial battleships in the Istros and sends word to the River Queen. As tensions escalate on all fronts, Bryce asks Hunt to share his power so she can open the Rift.

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Welcome to House of Flame and Shadow by Sarah J. Maas!

This week we're discussing chapters 70 through 72! Hypaxia creates an imperfect but usable antidote by modeling it after the synth and channeling all of Hunt’s lightning, meaning it isn’t permanent and leaves them unable to help Sigrid yet. When she warns that taking it would make him stronger than Sabine, Hunt drinks it immediately and proves it works by summoning ice and snow. Bryce and the others arrive at Nena to find the sentries gone, and security footage reveals the undead Harpy has slaughtered the guards as they pass through the gate and reach the Rift with its quartz archway. Meanwhile, Ithan discovers Danika’s research on the Fendyr line and goes to the wolves’ Den, where he reveals the Asteri’s parasite, demonstrates his new ice powers, and offers them an alternative to Sabine’s rule. His revelation is cut short when the Astronomer and Sabine arrive—with Sigrid in tow.

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