A Court of Wings and Ruin of Sarah J. Maas' A Court of Thorns and Roses series wraps up protagonist Feyre's story with a satisfying conclusion but leaves other beloved characters hanging. While the series has since moved on to explore Nesta and Cassian's story in A Court of Silver Flames, there's still much to be uncovered about other of the overall ACOTAR ing cast.

Some of the character writing has left issues for the TV show adaptation to address, including one of the ACOTAR spin-off books do not focus on Feyre and Rhysand, Maas having explained that this is because there are so many other characters to explore in this world. However, some readers feel the set-up for this switch in focus could have been executed better.

A Court Of Wings & Ruin's Ending Needed More Of Elain, Lucien, Azriel, & Tamlin

These Key Players Are Too Secondary By The End Of ACOWAR

Much of the conclusion of A Court of Wings and Ruin is dedicated to creating a satisfying ending for Feyre before moving on to different points of view in the following books. Because of this, other key characters slightly fall by the wayside — especially Elain, Lucien, Ariel, and Tamlin. Giving Elain and Azriel more page space in the ACOWAR ending would have provided better foreshadowing for the exploration of these characters in the next book, especially as A Court of Frost and Starlight and A Court of Silver Flames focus primarily on Nesta.

Lucien and Tamlin stand out as two other characters who are largely neglected in the third book's ending. Lucien is invited to live in Velaris, while Tamlin has still lost everything. Whether Tamlin deserves an improved story in A Court of Thorns and Roses or not is a contentious issue among readers. However, some feel that the ending of A Court of Wings and Ruin does not provide adequate closure to Tamlin and Feyre's story. Feyre simply writes back to him saying, "Thank you. I hope you find happiness too," after he sacrifices more of his power to resurrect Rhysand.

If The Next ACOTAR Book Is Elain's Story, It Could Finally Cover All These Characters

The Spring Court Characters In Particular Could Get More Attention

Maas has not outright confirmed that the next ACOTAR book will be about Elain, but it seems more than likely. The bonus chapter at the end of one edition of A Court of Silver Flames features Azriel's point of view and starts to delve into his feelings for both Elain and Gwyn. Maas has also previously confirmed that Elain is going to get a book, and it would make sense for it to be the next one, especially given Rhysand's comments that there is more to her than meets the eye (in an alternate bonus chapter).

As well as giving Elain the character exploration she deserves in the next book, this could be a good vehicle to highlight other neglected characters.

As well as giving Elain the character exploration she deserves in the next book, this could be a good vehicle to highlight other neglected characters. For example, Elain is resisting her mating bond with Lucien, and more direct communication between these two characters would bring the latter back from the sidelines. It could also either or debunk A Court of Thorns and Roses fan theories regarding Elain and Tamlin, stemming from A Court of Thorns and Roses mate theories concerning Elain's Spring Court imagery. Regardless, many questions must be answered in the highly anticipated sequel.