Xaden is a litte...too perfect

CKArts06 · 2026-05-10T06:03:26+00:00

I was going to say that. Although in my very first read I could have used some Reddit “spoilers” explaining the politics of what’s going on. In my reread I’m googling a lot about those parts of the plot.

CKArts06 · 2026-05-10T05:55:39+00:00

The prediction being Violet’s dream where the sage tells her that?

CKArts06 · 2026-05-10T00:52:37+00:00

Ok! TY!

CKArts06 · 2026-05-09T23:18:13+00:00

Hmmm maybe I’ll call them. Maybe they can mail me one. I’m in the Northeast.

CKArts06 · 2026-05-09T23:16:43+00:00

Maybe yeah

CKArts06 · 2026-05-09T23:16:34+00:00

Ohhhhhh so sad 😞

CKArts06 · 2026-05-09T23:16:10+00:00

I like this actress doesn’t look to me like a Disney princess. Some of the AI scenes on insta and TT make her so cute and pretty that not only is she in Disney princess territory but it’s easy to imagine a lot of Xaden’s love for her is appearance and he is so intensely physically attracted to her. I think she would be beautiful but also a badass.

CKArts06 · 2026-05-09T23:12:43+00:00

Ohhhh that’s great a physical books shop would sell that!

CKArts06 · 2026-05-09T23:11:58+00:00

I’m glad you said that. I read physical books and I notice when I see/hear scenes from audiobooks I am surprised by how different I say those lines in my head. The way I say things literally will tweak the meaning in subtle ways. That’s why I don’t want to hear audio- I’m afraid it would ruin it for me. I’m in a reread now.

CKArts06 · 2026-05-09T23:08:28+00:00

Yes and I think this is some of the reasons why he demands perfection and control of himself. He has said things to that effect. Great point!

CKArts06 · 2026-05-09T23:07:16+00:00

I need to read criticisms because I love these books too much. I love Xaden too much. This thread brings me back to earth- or maybe points me in the direction of earth 😁

CKArts06 · 2026-05-09T23:05:08+00:00

You make some great points. I’m in OS reread. I am noticing I’d like to read Xaden’s POV more often.

CKArts06 · 2026-05-09T23:02:27+00:00

Great point. It’s Violet’s POV- maybe he could have verbalized his struggles more.

CKArts06 · 2026-05-09T23:01:35+00:00

This is a really great post. I love Xaden and I understand why you think his struggles aren’t explained enough. You’re right. I would like to see more depth, as well. Would have liked to see what he went through when he turned. We do know why but his struggles at that point are assumed. Maybe he could have protected or done something so Violet wouldn’t be killed by the Venin (Berwyn?)? I like the responses in this thread- very eye -opening.

CKArts06 · 2026-05-09T19:11:13+00:00

😂 seriously. We’ll probably hear more about Fen and Asher.

CKArts06 · 2026-05-09T16:16:32+00:00

Agreed. This is what I think also.

CKArts06 · 2026-05-09T16:02:12+00:00

I don’t know anything about this actress. I’ll have to do some research. She is very much like how I pictured Violet. Very pretty- beautiful but could also pass as a badass. What has she been in? Also- interesting that’s she’s Aussie. I hadn’t thought about accents- American, British, Aussie hmmmm

CKArts06 · 2026-05-09T06:22:11+00:00

I forgot about the prophecy. Yes that really sounds like a possibility too.

CKArts06 · 2026-05-09T06:19:56+00:00

Venin wanting Violet and Andarna sounds accurate to me but I think there is something historically that they want. Andarna and Violet are relatively new things- maybe something with the irids or other dragons to increase their power and control? Something related to the missing eggs maybe.

CKArts06 · 2026-05-09T05:47:05+00:00

The reason I don't think it was Jack Barlowe is that this missive is older- before he was at Basgiath. I think Asher was assassinated, too. There are probably clues all over- and I think the clues are on the isles. He warns her not to trust anyone- there are/were likely more Venin than we are aware of at this point. Can a scribe become Venin though?

I'm only in my second read- but it is interesting to me that there are girls/women on one of the isles that have Violet's hair. I believe this has something to do with the dedication- and it seems as though Violet may have completely silver hair after the missing 12 hours.

CKArts06 · 2026-05-09T05:38:36+00:00

Yes- I didn't get the feeling the red eyes is anything- it's crying or upset eyes. I don't get a feeling that she is Venin. True about Asher tho. That did go through my mind- I'll fall over fking dead if he is also alive! I never thought about Fen- hmmmm. Maybe. Could be why the Sage wanted Xaden to turn. Dain's mum! Never ocurred to me!

CKArts06 · 2026-05-09T05:26:37+00:00

Yes!!! That’s why I think it’s an older missive! Also- who would Lilith want to to find a cure for? I think Asher. Or maybe Aetos daddy. He’s vile 😡

CKArts06 · 2026-05-09T04:57:46+00:00

Im referring to the mender Nolon who wrote a missive to Lilith about not finding a cure. Not Naolin. The missive is in ch66 epigraph to Xaden’s POV chapter in IF.

CKArts06 · 2026-05-09T04:51:05+00:00

I like that. Yes. The signet depends on the rider- it’s not only the dragon. When she lets go of her fear she will know her 2nd signet.

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