The long-awaited update onA Court of Thorns & Roseshas convinced readers that a blood duel is coming and will rock the current storyline significantly if any of these theories hold true. After a several-year wait,Maas has finished book 6’s first drafts, further pushingA Court of Thorns & Roses’popularity upward across book platforms.
ThoughMaas has given away no other details regarding the book, many aA Court of Thorns & Rosesdraft theoryhas emerged since her announcement on Instagram. Some have focused on predicting the timeline of future books, whilst others focus on reinstating their favorite theories on what is waiting for the Inner Circle as Koshei closes in.
However, with the new announcement comes new ideas of what audiences can expect from the popular romantasy series. One particularly fascinating idea has been the center of the conversation surroundingA Court of Thorns & Roses,truly making the wait for the next book all the more exciting and painful.
Sarah J. Maas' ACOTAR Book 6 Update Is Sparking New Conversations About The Sequel
Fans Are Largely Theorizing On How The Book Will Handle Elain, Lucien, And Azriel’s Love Triangle
The conversations surroundingA Court of Thorns & Roses6have largely focused on Elain’s romantic arc and how Maas could choose to add further complications to it using previous details. As mentioned,Maas recently released that the first draft of book 6 had finally been completed, her caption and post sparking a variety of rumors.
While some theorize about the number of drafts Maas has written or howACOTAR 6 could repeat certain scenes, others have taken the opportunity to rereadA Court of Thorns & Rosesto find any hints about what book 6 could cover, the largest theory being that it will center on Elain’s storyline.
Though book 5 ofA Court of Thorns & Rosesdiscussed Nesta’s journey, that storyline was properly resolved in a single bookand Elain’s arc was further explored and developed in the background. Due to this, various fans assume Maas will focus on Elain and her growing romantic tensions with both Azriel and Lucien.
If that is the case, then one particular detail surrounding her would have to resurfaceaccording toA Court of Thorns & Rosesfans. That detail, of course, being the blood duel, which could create a host of complications for Elain, her potential lovers, and the Night Court at large should it be enacted.
Readers Are Convinced A Blood Duel Will Happen In Sarah J. Maas' Next Installment
The Blood Duel Was First Properly Discussed In A Court of Silver Flames
Several readers are convinced that Sarah J. Maas will include a blood duel in the nextA Court of Thorns & Rosesbook due to its clear importance.The blood duel was mentioned at various times in the series, but was largely discussed in Azriel’s bonus chapterin the fifth book during his conversation with Rhysand.
The specific rules of the duel were never properly discussed, but it was made clear toA Court of Thorns & Rosesreaders that such a duel would be disastrous for the Night Court. This is especially true considering both their “alliance” to the Autumn Court, where such a duel is common, and Lucien’s mating bond with Elain.
As a result,audiences have theorized about the blood duel for several yearson platforms likeRedditas well as BookTok and Bookstagram. Maas’A Court of Thorns & Rosesannouncement has only rekindled the discourse, allowing readers to use a variety of details to outline who may end up declaring this mysterious duel.
While there are a variety of theories out there, some have become more prominent than others in these book spaces. All of these possible theories, however, would only make book 6 ofA Court of Thorns & Rosesmore compelling to read as the well-placed tensions of the story finally snap.
A Court Of Thorns & Roses' Blood Duel Theories Make Me More Excited For Book 6
Lucien Is At The Center Of Many Of These Theories
The theories surrounding the potential blood duel inA Court Of Thorns & Roses6 are set to make the book even more exciting, especially considering who could be at the center.Several audiences theorize that Lucien and Azriel will be the two enacting the duel, Lucien using his right as an heir of Autumn to demand it for Elain.
Lucien and Tamlin could also be at the center of the duel according to fans, as some believe that Tamlin could be Elain’s true mate, forcing the former friends further at odds. However,Lucien fromA Court of Thorns & Rosesis not the only Autumn Court male who could be at the forefront of the blood duel.
Either way, the nextA Court of Thorns & Rosesbook is set to resolve several conflicts, testing alliances even further as the story finally continues.
Some theories discuss how Beron and Helion could be locked in a blood duel for the Lady of Autumn, as Helion revealed his love for her in the thirdA Court of Thorns & Rosesbook. Both of them could likely perish according to this theory, allowing Lucien and Eris to take their respective High Lord mantles without further bloodshed.
A few other minor theories include Eris enacting one against Cassian for Nesta’s hand, but they are not as heavily discussed and would not fit the current state of the plot from previous books. Either way, the nextA Court of Thorns & Rosesbook is set to resolve several conflicts, testing alliances even further as the story finally continues.
