Welcome to House of Flame and Shadow by Sarah J. Maas!
This week we're discussing chapters 85 through 87! In these chapters, Bryce and her allies make their boldest move yet, recording and releasing a message that exposes the Asteri’s lies, their control through the water parasite, and the truth behind the Asphodel Meadows—ending with proof of Bryce killing Micah. As the fallout begins, the group scatters into safe houses, sharing quiet but powerful moments of connection that underscore what they’re fighting for. Elsewhere, Ithan returns to a nearly empty Den, warns the wolves to hide, and prepares to take action himself after burying the old Prime. Tharion discovers Sathia has gone to save Colin, while Ruhn and Lidia find solace together amid the guilt and grief weighing on them both. When the footage ignites chaos across the Republic, Declan uncovers the Asteri’s next move, and the team locks in a dangerous plan: distract the Asteri with Hel’s army, destroy the firstlight core, rescue captives, and strike at the heart of the empire—starting with the throne room where the Fallen wings are kept.
Join us for some cheap wine AND cheap thoughts as we deep dive into these chapters
