
Rhys's spymaster Azriel tells him of the discontent spreading in the Illyrian war-camps. The trio is suspicious about whether Tamlin is going to want to gain more territory. Eris then brings up Tamlin since his is the court that borders the Mortal Lands and any court wishing to grow would have to ask him for permission. Eris is discussing gaining more territory for the Autumn Court, which Feyre reminds him is off the table for everyone. Eventually Mor informs Feyre that they, along with Rhys, will be visiting the Hewn City as part of a tradition to meet with them around every Solstice.

She tells Feyre that the people are thankful to her since they all remember her saving a great number of them during the war.įeyre then runs into Mor, and together they find a gift for Amren and discuss what everyone else might want.

While looking at a destroyed building, a faerie named Ressina tells Feyre the family that lived in the house was able to escape. Cassian and Rhys must deal with this quickly.īack in Velaris, Feyre is walking through the Rainbow, both searching for gifts for her friends and family and looking at the damage wrought from the battle.

There are those who believe that their males were purposefully put in places where they would die in the battle against the King of Hybern. There is another problem in the camps, though. Eventually the argument is settled with the females getting ninety minutes to train, while the males help out with the work that typically goes to the females. Rhys is dealing with a dispute between Cassian and Devlon about allowing the female Illyrians in the war-camps to train. With winter comes the Winter Solstice, which brings up old memories for Feyre from a year ago, memories of being in the Spring Court with Tamlin and of Rhys saving her. But this is not an unusual thing since Rhys has been meeting with war allies discussing trade and other matters. She tries to send a message to him through their “soul-bridge,” but he is too far out of her range for the message to be received. Feyre wakes up one day to snow falling outside, and Rhysand is not there. They have more wounds than she anticipated-scars that will have a far-reaching impact on the future of their court.

As Feyre navigates her first Winter Solstice as High Lady, her concern for those dearest to her deepens. Yet even the festive atmosphere can't keep the shadows of the past from looming. But Winter Solstice is finally approaching, and with it, the joy of a hard-earned reprieve. Feyre, Rhysand, and their friends are still busy rebuilding the Night Court and the vastly altered world beyond, recovering from the war that changed everything.
