Summary
A perfect prequel opportunity forA Court Of Thorns & Roseswas set up with and should follow two unused characters in the original trilogy.The first three books ofA Court Of Thorns & Rosestell a complete story, as it follows Feyre from her arrival in Prythian to the end of the Second Hybern War.Various characters arrive, die and evolve during those books, creating theories among audiences about who thenextA Court Of Thorns & Rosesbookwill follow and what will happen within. Despite these ongoing stories, some parts of Prythian’s past remain a mystery.
TheA Court Of Thorns & Roses’booksmentions a few pieces of Prythian’s past, especially around the first war. Rhysand’s capture and participation are a big focus, with some other characters telling their stories when necessary. However,two characters who are brought up several times had an instrumental role in that war, but also have very limited roles in the main story.That unexplored narrative, the story of Miryam and Drakon, could still be explored in a prequel, adding a bit more lore to the series as its primary plotline continues.
8 Court Of Thorns And Roses Characters Who Need Bigger Roles In The Next Book
Miryam And Drakon’s Story Would Make A Great Court Of Thorns & Roses Prequel
Miryam And Drakon Were Mainly Mentioned In A Court Of Mist & Fury
The story of Miryam and Drakon’s time in the first war and falling in love could make a great prequel toA Court Of Thorns & Rosesas the setup for it has already been established. In theA Court Of Thorns & Rosestimeline,Miryam and Drakon’s story is outlined in the second book.Audiences are told about Miryam’s time in the Black Lands as a slave before she was freed by Drakon. She then joined the war as a healer, falling for Jurian before he set out to seduce Amarantha’s sister for information.
Miryam and Drakon make their sole appearance in Chapter 79 ofA Court Of Wings & Ruin.
Miryam reunited with and fell for Drakon during that time, with the two freeing the slaves of the Black Lands and fleeing to Cretea after the war.The two are only mentioned again inA Court Of Wings & Ruinwhen they arrive with their forces to help defeat Hybern’s armyand assist in the peace talks between the humans and Fae once the battle is done. Their limited appearances allow their story to make a great prequel, as so much was left unexplored and could expand the history ofA Court Of Thorns & Roses.
An ACOTAR Spinoff Could Explore The First War & Cretea Through These Characters
Miryam And Drakon’s Story Could Expand ACOTAR’s Lore And Ideas
Miryam and Drakon’s time in the first war and the founding years of Cretea could be explored inA Court Of Thorns & Rosesspinoff, adding more to the world outside the main narrative.Seeing the beats of Miryam and Drakon’s story would be engaging as the series, besides the prologue of the third book, has not shown audiences any specific moments from the first war.They would not only give the series another strong love story, but also showcase more of what the first war was like, exploring its individual battles and its implications on specific sections of Prythian.
Another part of Miryam and Drakon’s story theA Court Of Thorns & Rosesprequel could showcase is the founding of Cretea.Cretea is the first settlement where humans and Fae co-exist, making it a rich world to explore. Seeing how the two try to counter thetoxic Fae culturethat dominates Prythian would expand on those struggles that are only touched upon in the original series. Miryam and Drakon’s story would also give audiences insight into the stories of other established characters, as their roles in Miryam and Darkon’s story also affect their arcs in the main series.
A Miryam & Drakon Prequel Could Feature Familiar Faces From A Court Of Thorns & Roses
Several ACOTAR Characters Fought With Them In The First War
Several characters fromA Court Of Thorns & Roseshave strong ties to Miryam and Drakon, allowing for a prequel to feature their time in the first war. One example is Rhysand, who fought alongside Drakon’s forces with the Illyrians and Jurian’s army of humans.Rhysand was captured by Amarantha the first time due to trying to save Miryam after she was captured,leading to his vendetta against Amarantha and to Feyre. Featuring him during the war would allow audiences to see Rhysand before he became High Lord and the nobility Jurian commented on inACOWAR, expanding his character arc.
Through their bond, theA Court Of Thorns & Rosesseries could amplify its themes of female empowerment and sisterhood, adding to the series' message and narrative in one installment.
Another example would be Morrigan, as it is mentioned several times that she was close to Miryam.Morrigan’s battle prowess could be fully showcased in that prequel, giving audiences more information on her powers, which were mostly ignored in the trilogy and spinoffs. Morrigan’s bond with Miryam could also somewhat disrupt theA Court Of Thorns & Rosestrendof primarily focusing on romantic relationships. Through their bond, theA Court Of Thorns & Rosesseries could amplify its themes of female empowerment and sisterhood, adding to the series' message and worldbuilding in one installment.
