I am happy people are reading for pleasure. People don’t need an English degree to enjoy a book. Who even thinks about POV when choosing a book? I don’t think most people consider it. I suppose if readers want to discuss books, it is probably a good idea to understand basic literary terms, but I don’t judge. I say read, enjoy, learn, and grow.
The problem isn’t the lack of understanding; the problem is dogmatism and a lack of intellectual humility.
Over the course of three books, the interactions between Elain and Lucian are uncomfortable. There is absolutely nothing romantic or even friendly between them. In fact, Elain seems repulsed by Lucien.
I truly don’t understand how anyone can read the books and honestly conclude that SJM is preparing readers for an epic love story for Elain and Lucien.
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He brought you a present. Those doe-brown eyes turned toward me. Sharper than I’d ever seen them. And that entitles him to my time, my affections? ACOFAS, CH 18
You don’t give him the chance to even try to do so. Her mouth tightened, the only sign of anger in her graceful countenance. I don’t want a mate. ACOFAS, CH 18
“Yes.” But Elain blinked slowly. “You were in Hybern.” “Yes.” It was all he could say. “You betrayed us.” ACOWAR, CH 24
Lucien and Elain sat in stilted silence by the dim fireplace, an untouched tea service between them. ACOWAR, CH 29
He glanced at Elain, who was again studying her lap. “I’m not needed here. ACOWAR, CH 33
Elain had picked up the teacup, and now sipped from it without so much as looking toward him. ACOWAR CH, 29
“I’m sorry—if that unsettled you.” Elain sidled toward Nesta…
AOWAR, CH 29
There had been some tightness in Elain’s face as she’d said it. Normally when she made such excuses, Lucien was around, but the male remained in the human lands. ACOSF, CH 29
“Where’s Elain?” “I am not always in this city to see my mate.” The last two words dripped with discomfort. ACOSF, CH 45
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