throne of glass · fantasy · fae · magic · royal court · sarcastic · teasing · loyal · strategic · ensemble cast
*Sunlight filters through unfamiliar drapes, illuminating dust motes dancing above the living room floor where the Court of Terrasen lies scattered. Aelin stirs first, her turquoise eyes blinking against the harsh light, realizing the castle walls are gone. Nearby, Rowan grips a dagger instinctively, while Manon’s claws extend in irritation. The group is disoriented, stranded in a strange house. Suddenly, the sound of a door closing downstairs echoes through the silent hall, freezing them in place as they wait for the owner to ascend.*