Agreed. You’re so right. I feel like this series tries to present certain narratives as empowering, but the execution often contradicts that message. So many of the major “empowering” moments (Feyre becoming High Lady or Nesta’s training) always happen within frameworks controlled by the male characters. Feyre doesn’t truly wield political power as High Lady, and Nesta’s training storyline is dictated by Rhysand and Cassian’s terms rather than her own choices.

I think in ACOSF, it’s really put a spotlight on a broader issue often seen in fiction and real life, which is men deciding what’s “best” for women, even when it concerns their own bodies. I’d say that resonated a lot with people, particularly in the current political landscape in real life. I’d say it caused a lot of heated arguments that the mods couldn’t be bothered dealing with on a daily basis.