You're exactly as I dreamed you'd be | Episode 21–ACOTAR Chapter 23

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In this episode, we talk about Feyre and Tamlin's trip to the grassy glen and the alluring song of the singing willow. In this scene, we get a sense for Tamlin's strangely playful, teasing dialogue with Feyre, and start to gain a greater understanding of where the relationship is going as well as the dynamics with Tamlin and his lack of intimacy with Feyre. Tamlin also kisses Feyre's eyes, which lets her see far more of the magic of the world of Prythian, too. We talk about a lot of theories, with some far-reaching implications for the series, like the dream Feyre has at the end of the chapter and who it might actually be speaking to her (spoiler: Sam's unhinged theory that it MUST be Rhys!).

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Episode Overview: 

00:00–Intro song, episode intro and summary

00:46–Last chapter ends with not locking bedroom, next page she’s on her back

01:09–A little evidence for Lucien & our Hybern theory

02:59–Feyre watching Tamlin sleep

05:18–Intimacy = access to magic, & glamour discussion

09:06–Tamlin flirtingggg

13:19–her Wizard of Oz moment!

14:57–Magic smells different to her this time? Smelling her magic for the first time?

17:58–Feyre loves a wet kiss!

18:15–Tamlin’s 500 year old knees be CRUNCHY

19:01–“The Tamlin I’d dreamed of” ?? The Mormon Jesus?

23:50–Tamlin living symbolically and literally with the glamour forever

25:18–Physical markers

26:44–Are little kid faes glamouring themselves to be dinosaurs?

28:01–What ARE the physical markers? Hotness? A halo? A secret freckle?

28:27–Elain has “physical markers” of a High Lord? (Can Lucien see mate bonds?)

30:48–Lucien had no other option except to go to Hybern!

31:58–Does Lucien have High Lord markers?

34:07–Passing High Lord status if you have no heirs? Elain’s chance at Spring High Ladyship?

37:06–How do fae find meaning in life if they aren’t gonna dieeee

40:36–WHERE’D THE SINGING TREES GO BRUH??

41:03–Tamlin never takes off the mask 

43:54–Feyre’s becoming like a fae with her bargain skills

45:08–Sam’s theory about Rhys being the one who says “You’re exactly as I dreamed you’d be too” and NOT Tamlin

49:35–The kiss puts her to sleep? Intimacy with Tamlin lulls her into this world metaphorically too! Real enchantment? & Disney princess tangent

56:42–Rhys sensing Feyre more after the glamour is removed?

1:00:02–Next week, closing & outro song