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      Chapter 40

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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with Elide enduring the smoky, humid morning as she travels away from her familiar territory, heading east toward the coast rather than her home in Terrasen. The pervasive smoke, originating from farmers burning fields to fertilize the soil, symbolizes the ongoing cycle of hardship and renewal. Elide’s journey is marked by a sense of displacement and purpose, as she leaves behind the familiarity of her past life, moving into uncertain new territories. Her observations reveal a world…
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      Chapter 72

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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with Aelin suffering immense physical pain, her body broken and devoid of magic, leaving her vulnerable and near death. Despite her agony, her awareness of her surroundings remains sharp as she observes Lorcan’s terror and the tense negotiations unfolding around her. Maeve’s manipulations are evident as she positions herself to seize control, knowing Aelin’s diminished state leaves her defenseless. The chapter underscores the brutal reality of Aelin’s condition—her bones tightly…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin Chaol, now without his brace, is given a temperamental black mare named Farasha for a desert-bound journey. Despite her name meaning "butterfly," the horse is fierce and rebellious, testing Chaol's limits from the start. He suspects the royals intentionally gave him a challenging horse but refuses to request a gentler one, determined not to show weakness. Yrene, his companion, observes the horse's behavior with concern while riding her own chestnut mare, both horses beautiful but not as stunning as the…
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      CHAPTER 3

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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with the protagonist reflecting on the chaotic weeks spent juggling charity events, school exams, and unanswered calls from Grayson. Amidst this turmoil, they find solace in honing their shooting skills at the Hawthorne estate's private range. Though uncomfortable with firearms, the protagonist recognizes the necessity of self-defense after surviving multiple life-threatening situations since inheriting Tobias Hawthorne's fortune. Nash, their mentor, praises their progress, highlighting…
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      CHAPTER 35

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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with the group reacting to a tense situation, each character displaying their coping mechanisms: Libby makes coffee, Grayson composes himself, Jameson paces, Nash broods, Xander leaves abruptly, and Eve expresses regret for speaking up. The narrator reassures Eve that her intervention didn’t alter their predicament, as their adversary had already set the stage for their torment. The group grapples with the cryptic reference to the narrator as "the heiress" and the allusion to the…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin Navani Kholin examines a mysterious dark sphere, comparing it to a Voidlight-infused diamond. She notes the sphere’s unique properties, including its strange purple-on-black glow, which defies conventional understanding of color. The Voidlight sphere dims the surrounding air, but the new sphere exhibits an even more unsettling effect, warping the air and evoking a sense of disorientation. Navani is troubled by the implications, especially since her late husband, Gavilar, possessed similar spheres years…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin Emper­or of Thorns is the explo­sive con­clu­sion to Mark Lawrence’s Bro­ken Empire tril­o­gy, where ​Jorg Ancrath—the most ruth­less and com­pelling anti­hero in mod­ern fantasy—makes his final play for ulti­mate pow­er. Now a hard­ened king at just twen­ty years old, Jorg march­es toward the ​Con­gres­sion, where the Hun­dred King­doms’ rulers will vote to crown an emper­or. But his path is lit­tered with corpses, betray­als, and the ghosts of…
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      Chapter 12

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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter begins with the protagonist’s attempt to regain a sense of control within the unfamiliar and ominous environment of the manor. Haunted by a disturbing nightmare, she meticulously sketches a rough map of her surroundings, marking exits and hiding spots to prepare for potential danger. Her limited literacy compels her to rely on crude symbols, but her instinct for self-preservation drives her to familiarize herself with the house’s layout. This cautious reconnaissance underscores her…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin Adolin finds solace in reconnecting with Shallan after their encounter with the starspren, appreciating Ua’pam’s suggestion for alone time. Despite their bond, he reflects on their differing strengths—Shallan excels in deception and artistry, while politics should be his domain as a former heir to the throne. As he prepares for their journey, Adolin loads Gallant, his Ryshadium, musing on the simplicity of a horse’s life compared to human complexities. His thoughts shift to strategy, recalling…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with a reflective monologue from the Lord Ruler, expressing his conflicted emotions about Kwaan, a mentor who betrayed him by denouncing him as the Hero of Ages. Despite his anger, the Lord Ruler admits he couldn’t bring himself to execute Kwaan, as the man had been like a father to him. He grapples with Kwaan’s sudden rejection, questioning whether his presence at the Well of Ascension could truly be worse than the destruction wrought by the Deepness. This introspection reveals his…
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