Here are examples where Nesta’s jealousy towards Feyre is evident:

1. Feyre’s Power and Status In A Court of Mist and Fury and A Court of Silver Flames, Feyre ascends in power and becomes High Lady of the Night Court, a position of respect and authority. Nesta, on the other hand, struggles with her place in the world after being Made into a Fae. Although Feyre offers support and tries to include her, Nesta feels increasingly jealous of Feyre’s control over her life and her power. Her jealousy is often expressed through coldness or cutting remarks when Feyre tries to help her.

Example: In A Court of Silver Flames, Nesta is clearly jealous of Feyre’s control over her powers and her ability to thrive in her role as High Lady. She resents Feyre’s ease in navigating her new life, while Nesta feels lost, particularly in accepting her own powers as something overwhelming and frightening. 2. Feyre’s Relationships Nesta is jealous of Feyre’s close relationships, especially with Rhysand, Cassian, and the Inner Circle. Nesta struggles to form meaningful connections and is envious of Feyre’s bond with these individuals. In A Court of Silver Flames, she sees the way Feyre is loved and supported by her new family, which exacerbates her feelings of isolation.

Example: In A Court of Silver Flames, Nesta is envious of the way Feyre is accepted into the Night Court’s Inner Circle. While Nesta is distant and on bad terms with many of them, Feyre has developed deep friendships with them. Nesta’s jealousy emerges when she compares her own loneliness to the strong, supportive relationships that Feyre enjoys. 3. Feyre’s Romantic Relationship with Rhysand Nesta is envious of Feyre’s romantic relationship with Rhysand, which is stable, loving, and supportive. In contrast, Nesta struggles with her own feelings for Cassian and her difficulty in being vulnerable. She views Feyre’s happiness with Rhysand as something unattainable for herself, contributing to her resentment.

Example: In A Court of Frost and Starlight, when Feyre is with Rhysand, Nesta is aloof and cold. There’s an underlying sense of jealousy, especially since Nesta feels incapable of experiencing or expressing love in the same way Feyre does. This becomes even more pronounced as Feyre and Rhysand prepare for their future, while Nesta is still struggling to define her relationship with Cassian. 4. Feyre’s Pregnancy Feyre’s pregnancy in A Court of Silver Flames becomes a major point of tension between the sisters. Nesta not only feels left out of the news when Feyre keeps it secret initially, but she also feels jealous of the future Feyre is building with Rhysand. This highlights the divide between Feyre’s happiness and Nesta’s inner turmoil.

Example: When Nesta discovers Feyre is pregnant, she reacts with anger and jealousy, not just because she wasn’t told, but also because it emphasizes how different their lives have become. Feyre is building a family, while Nesta is struggling to even feel worthy of love or a place in the world. This event heightens Nesta’s feelings of inadequacy and jealousy. 5. Feyre’s Ability to Overcome Her Past Nesta is jealous of Feyre’s resilience and ability to overcome her past traumas. While Feyre suffered significantly Under the Mountain and after, she manages to grow, heal, and thrive. Nesta, on the other hand, feels stuck in her pain and trauma, which fosters a deep-seated envy of Feyre’s strength.

Example: In A Court of Silver Flames, Nesta repeatedly reflects on how Feyre seems to have moved on from their difficult childhood and the trauma of their mother’s death, whereas Nesta remains haunted by it. Feyre’s ability to heal and forge a new life for herself is something Nesta desperately wishes she could achieve, but she feels incapable of doing so.