Rebecca Yarros' secret project forFourth Wingcould make this missed opportunity forA Court Of Thorns & Rosesmuch worse for audiences who love the series.Yarros’s secretFourth Wingprojectwas announced recently on her Instagram, with many looking for clues within the post and speculating on what the project could be.The most popular theory within the comments was another bonus chapter from the first book in Xaden’s POV, adding to the three others Yarros already published. Others, however, took it a step further, theorizing that Yarros could be rewriting the entire first book in Xaden’s POV.
While this is great forFourth Wing’s audiences, those who love other series, likeA Court Of Thorns & Roses,must continue to wait for any news about the series' future. Updates onthe nextA Court Of Thorns & Roses,book 6, have been unfortunately few and far between. That lack of an update paired with the potential continuation of this romantasy trend withFourth Wingmakes one passed-over possibility forA Court Of Thorns & Rosesevensadder, especially for those who love the series' High Lord Of The Night Court.
Fourth Wing’s Secret Project Could Make ACOTAR’s Missed Rhysand Opportunity Sadder
Retelling ACOTAR From Rhysand’s POV Would Be Fascinating
If the secret project forFourth Wingis the first book from Xaden’s POV, then the unexplored option to rewriteA Court Of Thorns & Rosesfrom Rhysand’s POV would be both even more depressing for audiences as well as something Sarah J. Maas should consider. Abook from Rhysand’s POVhas been a persistent demand of audiences who love Maas' works as the trend of retellings and switched perspectives continues.The possibility has been explored in a widely popular piece of fanfiction,but Maas has made no announcements about creating a canon version of that story.
Would Rhysand Have Stopped Feyre & Tamlin’s Wedding In ACOTAR If She Hadn’t Asked For Help? It’s Complicated
It’s hard to say what Rhysand would have done if Feyre hadn’t called for help during her wedding, but the ACOTAR books suggest he’d still intervene.
ExploringFourth Wingfrom Xaden’s POV, then, would just highlight how disappointing that lack of this story is inA Court Of Thorns & Roses.Both series contain nuances that the central protagonist may not be present for and internal moments they have no way of gleaning.Xaden’s bonus chapters were able to shed light on those nuances, adding more context to his choices and character that a book in Rhysand’s POV could offer, proving that both projects are worth pursuing for these romantasy series.
Rhysand’s POV Has Just As Much Potential As Xaden’s Version Of Fourth Wing
A Book From His POV Could Showcase Rhysand’s Ignored Struggles
Retelling the events ofA Court Of Thorns & Rosesfrom Rhysand’s POV is as worthy an endeavor as retellingFourth Wingfrom Xaden’s, especially as Rhysand’s arc had several ignored aspects to it. As mentioned,Xaden’s POV chapters inFourth Wingexpanded on both his growing love for Violet and his inner turmoil during the first book’s storyline.The chapters allowed audiences to see Xaden’s actions and words in a new contextwhile also adding more to the world by showcasing what he was up to outside of Violet’s sight.
Rhysand’s trauma and its effects are only glimpsed during the series, so a retelling could showcase his struggles and recontextualize his more vulnerable moments with Feyre.
Through a retelling ofA Court Of Thorns & Roses,Rhysand’s story could reap the same benefits, letting audiences see more of his mental health journeyand what he was up to when Feyre was not around. Rhysand’s trauma and its effects are only glimpsed during the series, so a retelling could showcase his struggles and recontextualize his more vulnerable moments with Feyre. It would also add more context to his many plans in the first book, giving Rhysand’s story just as many fascinating moments as Xaden’s in a potentialFourth Wingretelling.
