#030: This week on A Novel Bunch, we’re diving into Chapters 40–52 of A Court of Wings and Ruin by Sarah J. Maas— and buckle up, Bunchies, because the long-awaited High Lords’ meeting is pure chaos. Tempers flare, secrets explode, and Feyre’s powers are put on full, fiery display.

*SPOILERS AHEAD*
It starts quietly enough, with a glimpse of the Bone Carver, a haunting vision of Feyre and Rhys’s possible future son, and Elaine… baking (progress!). But peace doesn’t last long. Nesta shocks everyone by joining the mission to the Dawn Court, where the long-awaited meeting of Prythian’s most powerful begins. Enter the High Lords— Kallias and his fierce mate Viviane, Helion in all his golden glory, and finally, Tamlin. His entrance? Explosive. His insults? Even worse. Let’s just say Azriel’s shadows have never been closer to striking.

What follows is chaos laced with politics, pride, and power. Accusations fly, Feyre literally bursts into flame, and the Court of Dreams proves why they’re not to be messed with. Nesta steps into her power, demanding unity against Hybern, and one by one, the High Lords rise beside Feyre... six out of seven ain’t bad.

But the biggest revelation? Helion isn’t just a flirt, he’s Lucien’s real father. The gasp heard ‘round Prythian. And just when the dust settles, Nesta feels it: a shudder in the Cauldron. The wall has fallen. Hybern has made his move. Feyre strikes a bargain with the monster beneath Velaris, Bryaxis, and the Inner Circle heads to war— starting with a visit to Elaine’s ex, Graysen. But when they arrive, there’s already a traitor waiting.

And then it hits, the figure in the doorway isn’t a stranger. It’s Jurian.

Let's get into it, Bunchies!