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      Chapter 40

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      by testsuphomeAdmin In Chapter 40 of "Crown of Midnight," Celaena Sardothien cautiously approaches a traveling carnival, seeking information from Baba Yellowlegs, a reputed witch. Disguised and blending in with carnival workers, she values her anonymity to gather intelligence without attracting undue attention. Her observation of the bustling scene and her careful preparation underscore her strategic mindset as she navigates this dangerous environment. Her intent is to uncover truths about the tomb’s riddles and potentially…
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      Chapter Four

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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter begins with Celaena acknowledging her persistent efforts to improve her skills, particularly her running, which she does more frequently to avoid the Master’s scrutiny. Despite her attempts to stay ahead, her progress is slow, and she remains frustrated by her inability to seek out the Master directly, as she perceives his authority as distant and dismissive. Her focus shifts towards training with Ansel and the other assassins, where she receives rudimentary guidance on posture and technique…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with a vivid description of a summer storm raging outside the Torre Cesme library, where Yrene is studying late at night. The storm's thunder and lightning create an eerie atmosphere, with wind causing the lanterns to sway and cast colorful patterns on the walls. Despite the unsettling environment, Yrene remains focused on her research, occasionally reacting to the storm's intensity and the distant sounds of fellow acolytes studying for exams. The setting establishes a sense of isolation…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with Sartaq and Houlun spending over a week researching ancient maps of the Dagul Fells, preparing for a dangerous mission into the territory of the kharankui (spiders). The maps are vague, as few riders have dared to venture close enough for detailed reconnaissance. The group faces internal conflict when Borte, Houlun’s heir, is ordered to stay behind for the sake of their people’s bloodline. Despite her outrage, Borte reluctantly complies, while Sartaq defiantly insists on joining…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin Chaol and Yrene hastily return to Antica at dawn, leaving a note for Princess Hasar about a fabricated medical emergency. Despite physical discomfort from their previous night's intimacy and the arduous ride, they prioritize reaching the palace to investigate a critical discovery about the healers. Their playful banter and mutual concern highlight their deepening relationship, even as Chaol struggles with his injuries. The tension between urgency and exhaustion sets the tone for the chapter, underscoring…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with Feyre returning exhausted from a hunt, carrying a deer carcass through the chilling dusk to her family’s impoverished cottage. The vivid descriptions of the fading light and the worn cottage highlight the harshness of her life. Inside, her sisters’ frivolous chatter contrasts sharply with Feyre’s weariness, emphasizing her role as the family’s sole provider. The faded ward-markings around the door, a futile attempt at protection against faeries, underscore the family’s…
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      Chapter 34

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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with the protagonist being forcibly dragged by the Attor, a menacing creature, through a cavernous throne room filled with indifferent faeries. Despite her fear, she clings to thoughts of her loved ones—Tamlin, Alis, her sisters, and Lucien—as she is paraded past leering onlookers. The grandeur of the chamber, adorned with intricate carvings and jeweled chandeliers, contrasts sharply with the brutality of her captors. The scene culminates in her being thrown before Amarantha, the…
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      Chapter Ten

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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with Tris, the protagonist, exhausted and in need of a shower after enduring physical strain. She enters a crowded bathroom where factionless women are bathing, highlighting the lack of privacy in their current circumstances. Susan, a former Abnegation member, offers her a towel for modesty, and their conversation reveals the strained yet caring dynamic between them. Tris reflects on how their lives have diverged from the peaceful future they once imagined, hinting at her guilt for…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with the group searching for a ladder in a building, following the protagonist's instructions to bridge the gap to an Erudite window across an alley. Amidst the chaos, the protagonist tests the Candor's responsiveness by shouting and ducking, confirming they only react to movement. Christina arrives with a ladder, accidentally hitting Fernando, who responds to her nickname for him with flirtation, unsettling Christina as she grieves Will's recent death. The group works together to extend…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with Tris and the other Dauntless initiates waiting nervously in a dark hallway, unsure of what to expect in the second stage of their initiation. The tension is palpable as the Dauntless-born and transfer initiates are now training together, with Four overseeing the process. A competitive exchange between Lynn and Peter highlights the underlying rivalry between the two groups, with Lynn asserting the Dauntless-born's superiority due to their lifelong preparation. The scene sets the stage…
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