Another theory suggests that Rhysand possesses a hidden agenda, perhaps connected to the ancient history of the Night Court or a desire for ultimate power; he would have had to react very carefully to other characters’ suggestions that he claim the тιтle of high king in A Court of Silver Flames to not reveal it if this was his goal all along. While his actions often seem altruistic, they may serve a larger, more sinister purpose. This theory often hinges on the ambiguous details he reveals about his history.

Some readers also believe that Rhysand’s past trauma has left a lasting impact, potentially warping his personality and leading to hidden darkness or a deep-seated desire for revenge. This could manifest in subtle acts of control, a willingness to sacrifice others for his own ends, or a more pronounced tendency towards violence. It’s important to note that these theories are just speculations. However, exploring these alternative interpretations adds a layer of depth to the series, encouraging readers to question their ᴀssumptions about Rhys’ character.

Sarah J. Maas Could Have Pulled Off Evil Rhysand During The Original ACOTAR Trilogy

The Ship Has Sailed On Including This Twist In ACOTAR

While this theory would make for a great twist on A Court of Thorns and Roses’ Rhysand, Maas has now given Feyre and Rhys their happy ending after many trials and tribulations. If she was going to go down a darker path with the couple, she would have laid the groundwork and probably completed this arc in the original trilogy. While Rhysand is morally gray, he has a clear redemptive arc between the first book and A Court of Mist and Fury, the latter being a common favorite out of the series. It wouldn’t make sense to undo this effort now.

Yet things could have gone drastically differently: Feyre, despite her flaws, is ACOTAR‘s ideal High Lady who sees the best in people. She was spirited away to the Fae realm by Tamlin and believed she was in love because he showed her kindness, which trapped her in a role she didn’t want and had to be rescued from in a great moment in A Court of Mist and Fury. Feyre’s being taken from one controlling situation to another by taking advantage of her good nature would certainly have been a dark turn, but it was never characterized that way.

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