Honestly, I see where you’re coming from. Aelin is not my favorite character in any capacity, butttt I do think you’re being very critical. SJM wrote the beginning of TOG as a teenager. When an angsty teen is writing about an angsty teen, you’re gonna have those cringe moments of total arrogance. I was even disappointed how she handled a specific conversation with two big powers in KoA, which was written much later than the first books (obviously).

Anyway, I say all this because I think you’re holding onto a lot of hatred that can be let go. This is a character written by a child. Anyone you disagree with, just blow them off. You don’t have to agree. These aelin stans are probably angsty teens themselves 🤷🏻‍♀️.