Aggressively Wrong Summaries
- “If Jacob had been supportive to Edward and the two went on a journey together, only to return to Bella being far more of a badass.”
- (The energy of the book, but hilariously incorrect.)
Character Deep Dives
Saeris
- Feels like a completely different character than in Quicksilver
- Is it growth? Trauma? Changes in her magic?
- How does her magic function now? Rules vs vibes vs consequences
Kingfisher / Khydan Graystar Finvarra
- His chapters were standout
- Peak “best boyfriend” moments:
- “I’ve got you—go be a badass, but also you can lean on me.”
- The reveal that he can use magic in the human realm
- Name significance—what should we even call him now?
- Names hold power, and nobody is operating under their true name
Carrion
- The true MVP
- Always knows the answers — why don’t people listen to him??
- “If you want me to be the jester…”
- Budding friendship with Kingfisher
- His magic: destined to heal the world
- What does his rule look like?
Ren
- Guard of the Gate of Ajun
- Demon gate connection
- His sister being Fisher’s sword
Loreth & The Witch
- Prejudice themes explored through their dynamic
- Lydia ships them
- Questioning the witch backlash:
- Why were we mad at her for healing the vampires?
- Felt like an overly convenient way to remove a plot point
Tal & Z Chick
- Absolute rage at her for messing with Tal
- Tal’s emotional confession:
- Planning to take his own life
- Stopping when he felt the sun
- His god-sword Redemption
Names & Their Power
- Kingfisher = Khydan Graystar Finvarra
- How names shift identity and power
Wrong Predictions
- Lydia’s fear of a “why choose” ending or love-interest switch
Right Predictions
- Bec called:
- The three elements
- Demon involvement
- Certain magic revelations
Book 3:
- Is Kingfisher half-god?
- “Our Father” implications
- Styx possibly being the father?
The Black Pool
- Not Quicksilver — so what is it?
- What’s its purpose?
Onyx Being Saved
- Was it too easy?
- Emotional payoff vs plot convenience
- What this sets up for book three
The Trade
- What is the trade?
- Who is being traded?
- What is the cost?
Overall Takeaways
- Emotional highs
- Favorite reveals
- What felt confusing or unresolved
- Strengths vs weaknesses
Predictions for Book 3
Our Theories
- Carrion will heal the rot
- Dragons will be key to killing the infected
- Onyx is more than what he appears — possibly divine
- Fisher will have to sacrifice something massive for his god-fate
- Saeris saved Onyx with the rune — she won’t be able to save someone in book three.
