In this spoiler-packed breakdown of chapters 11-13 of A Court of Thorns and Roses, Ariel and Corryn are back to dissect Tamlin’s cursed love language, Lucien’s suspiciously helpful behavior, and Feyre’s slow shift from skeptic to maybe-sorta-softening.

We dig into how Tamlin’s curse-breaking strategy seems to hinge on doing as little as possible and break down the confusing physics behind Tamlin’s ripped shirt post-Bogge hunting (why are his clothes ripped if he killed it while in wolf form?!?!) Also, what’s up with his “you’re not the human I expected” line?

Elsewhere in the Spring Court: Corryn and Ariel confuses The Mountain with Ramiel, Ariel confesses to her spoiler tendencies, and Feyre starts clocking red flags she’ll later ignore (we’ve all been there girl). We also unpack why Lucien helps Feyre figure out how to trap the Suriel, whether Tamlin’s trying to “fix” her to distract himself from his own mess, and how miscommunications abounds.

Whether you’re here for cursed love tropes or just trying to figure out how Tamlin can go from a wolf to a ripped-shirt Fae (seriously what is up with that shirt??): you’re welcome and we’re sorry.

Featured TikTok: @emerysbooktalk

Follow us for more ACOTAR content:
📺 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CauldronSaveUsPod
📸 Instagram: @cauldronsaveuspod
🎵 TikTok: @cauldronsaveuspod
🌤️ Bluesky: @cauldronsaveuspod.bsky.social

New episodes every week—one spoiler-free and one spoiler-filled.

In this spoiler-free breakdown of chapters 11-13 of A Court of Thorns and Roses, Ariel and Corryn follow Feyre through her post-vow identity crisis and into a world of secrets she’s just starting to crack.

With her vow to her mother fulfilled, she’s officially a 19-year-old retiree and the crushing weight of having no purpose is starting to set in. Meanwhile, the boys are whispering in corners like gossip queens and Feyre is not here for being left out, because as we all know: secrets secrets are no fun unless Feyre is a part of one.

Plus: We learn what “Papa Archeron” is really doing in the Spring Court, get into the surprisingly helpful (and mildly terrifying) magical map lesson that teaches Feyre the history of Prythian, and discover that our girl may be getting hooked on Fae phonics.

Whether you’re here for the lore, the mess, or just happy Feyre finally may become a book girlie: you’re welcome and we’re sorry.

Follow us for more ACOTAR content:
📺 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CauldronSaveUsPod
📸 Instagram: @cauldronsaveuspod
🎵 TikTok: @cauldronsaveuspod
🌤️ Bluesky: @cauldronsaveuspod.bsky.social

New episodes every week—one spoiler-free and one spoiler-filled.

In this spoiler-packed breakdown of chapters 7–10 of A Court of Thorns and Roses, Ariel and Corryn follow Feyre into the Spring Court and things are already… weird.

We break down the uncomfortable vibes of Feyre’s first dinners with Tamlin and Lucien, unpack how Lucien’s sarcasm hits different on a reread, and analyze Tamlin’s failed attempts at charm (plus that massive superiority complex).

We also explore the stories that inspired ACOTAR—from Beauty and the Beast to Tam Lin to the tale of Hades and Persephone—and how Sarah J Maas plays with genre. Shocker: Ariel is loving the horror elements.

Plus: We dive into theories about Tamlin’s potential redemption arc, and whether a secret child might be part of it.

Whether you’re here for the lore or just here to throw shade at Tamlin with us: you’re welcome and we’re sorry.

Follow us for more ACOTAR content:
📺 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CauldronSaveUsPod
📸 Instagram: @cauldronsaveuspod
🎵 TikTok: @cauldronsaveuspod
🌤️ Bluesky: @cauldronsaveuspod.bsky.social

New episodes every week—one spoiler-free and one spoiler-filled.