Tamlin is one character from Sarah J Maas’ A yard of thorns and roses series that is awaiting a redemption arc, and the pair theory could be the missing piece that propels it forward in the best-selling series. The upcoming sixth book in the A yard of horses and roses The universe is likely to explore fresh relationship dynamics between various characters, including Tamlin and Elain Archeron (whose romantic storylines have been left open). Foreshadowing throughout the series, of The first book, To A Court of Silver Flames, suggests Tamlin and Elaine have deeply ingrained similarities.Make a strong claim that they are mates.
Tamlin has a dark, complicated past in the overarching plot with none other than Feyre Archeron, Elain’s sister. Despite all his mistakes and betrayals throughout the series, his actions during the war in A lot of wings and destruction Suggest Tamlin has hope for real redemption. The series still has time (and more books) to redeem this once-lovable character, as Sarah J. Maas pointed out as a possibility for the next installment of the series. Elain Archeron may seem like an unlikely pairing for Tamlin, but recurring images and foreshadowing by Mace suggests otherwise.
Elain Archeron’s character descriptions are full of Spring Court imagery
The unlikely pairing of Tamlin and Elaine has been hinted at since book one
Sarah J Maas said that Elain Archeron will be the main character in her next book; Elaine is a character she always describes with the blooming, spring room, blooming image, even going so far as to directly compare Elaine to the spring court in A lot of silver flames“Elain would love this place. So many flowers, all blooming, so much green – the bright, lively green of new grass – so many birds singing and such warm, buttery sunshine. Nesta felt like a storm cloud standing in the middle of it all. But alone… the Spring Court was made for someone like you.
This image is paired with the description of Tomlin’s home, The Spring Market. Which is depicted as a blooming, bright oasis of flowers and life. Elain’s only notable hobby, and escape from her problems, has been her love of flowers and gardening since the first book of the series. The interesting aspects of each character bring attention to the similarities and compatibility between the descriptions of Tamlin and Elain by Maas.
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Imagery and foreshadowing are recurring elements of Maas’ writing style, and this couple’s pair is no different. When Feyre details her childhood bedroom, she talks about painting a dresser for her and each of her sisters. Feyre describes her drawer as being painted to look like the night sky, foreshadowing her future mating alliance with Rhysand, High Lord of the Night Court. Similarly, Nesta Archeron’s drawer was painted with flames, foreshadowing her future powers. finally, Elaine’s drawer was decorated with flowers depicting the Spring Court.
Can Lucien glamorize Elain to fake the mating bond?
When the King of Hebern put himself in the cauldron, Lucien’s magic may have intervened
One criticism of this theory is that Lucien Vanserra had already claimed his mating bond to Elaine after she was forced into the Cauldron in A court of fog and fury. It only makes sense to wonder Why would Lucien do that if Elaine was really attached to Tamlin. The explanation of this question requires an analysis of foreshadowing from past books to provide more context. For example, the powers that Lucien inherited from Hellion give him the ability to see past glories and spread out, whether he realizes it or not.
… It is logical to assume that Lucien would quickly formulate a plan and jump into action during a high-stakes moment like this.
The theory suggests that immediately after becoming Fae herself, Lucien steps forward as her mate before Tamlin can, to cover for him. Known to be a historically intelligent character, it’s logical to assume that Lucien would quickly formulate a plan and jump into action during a high-stakes moment like this. Being paired with Elaine would not be advantageous for Tamlin at this point in the series, However, Lucien may have figured out a way that it is advantageous for him. If this is ultimately true, it leaves the door open to the possibility of Tamlin and Elaine surviving a marriage.
This pairing would begin a redemption arc for Tamlin in the next book
Tamlin’s redemption arc is imminent and this could be how it starts
Sarah J. Maas has spoken extensively about her characters in various interviews, where she indicated that Tomlin has a future in the series. After his heroic events in ACOWARRevealing himself as a spy, and risking his life to save Elaine, Maas realizes that Tomlin does have a heart. This gives hope for Tamlin going forward in the series, as he finally faces a character-defining moment and chooses to do the right thing and redeem himself for his past actions.
Elaine may be the beauty of Tamlin’s beast, inspiring him to rebuild Spring Court and stop lurking the grounds of his manor in beast form. Although Tamlin and Alan as a couple may seem like a stretch, since the two characters have minimal interaction, Sarah J. Maas is known for including plot twists and unlikely pairings in her work. Elaine has yet to choose between Asriel or Lucien as a love interest, two of the most canonically supported pairings, suggesting Maas may hold off on that reveal since Tamlin is her mate, after all.
Over the A yard of thorns and roses series, Tamlin has proven to be a character with positive intentions, but imperfect actions. A redemption arc would highlight Tamlin’s positive qualities including his loyalty, bravery, and mischief. Alejandro was always described as a gentle and sweet soul, filled with compassion; The exact character type that has the power to bring a morally gray character to see the light. Alaine and Tamlin may not be officially married yet, but their complicity cannot be overstated; There are undeniable similarities between the imagery used to describe both characters and the way this pairing would subvert expectations as Feysand did.
Based on these A yard of thorns and roses Fantasy novel series, A Court of Thorns and Roses is a television adaptation that follows Feyre Archeron, a young woman dragged into the world of fairies after killing one of her kind. The series will follow her journey through the Prithian lands and her relationship with one of its lords, Tamlin.