I was thinking about Az’s mother as of late and how we might see her character come to life in the next book and how she will incorporate into elriel’s story. There’s so many questions left unanswered about her.
I do wonder what’s wrong with her. The way that everything was written regarding Azriel’s mom, it’s almost seemed like, in some way, that she has some type of issue(s).
Rhys himself questioned if Az’s mother had even considered coming “here”, to the HoW library. A sanctuary for women who were commonly saved from abuse/assault/life and death situations etc.
Rhys also recounts that Azriel’s brothers were legitimate sons, born from his father (a Lord) and his own wife. Hinting to the fact that Azriel was illegitimate himself, hence the nickname Bastard Born, his own mother was likely assaulted and she got pregnant with him afterward as a result.
Knowing Illyrian culture, his mother’s wings were likely cut. It seems that she was trapped in the situation as long as Azriel was, I don’t think there was any hope for her safety either.
From Az’s pov in his BC, his mind plagues itself with the thought that he looked too like his own father, too intimidating. He recalled his own mother cringing before his father just by crossing his own arms and opening his “hateful mouth.”
As we know, Azriel is highly, highly protective of his mother. He actively shuts down any confrontation regarding her as a topic and even acts certain ways due to her influence on him growing up. He clearly stated in the HoFaS BC (I think) that she “is anything but awful”.
Then there’s the mention of Rosehall and a “her”, likely being his mother living there in quiet refuge away from everyone.
I personally think that his mom doesn’t have wings anymore, which I (sounds terrible I know) hope she doesn’t. SJM hasn’t really experimented with a character actually having their wings fully cut and how it’d affect them as a whole within acotar.
I also think that his mother may be mentally unstable in some way or just may be physically challenged somehow. Not to mention the fact that she might feel some type of way regarding how similar Azriel may look compared to his father, her abuser.
I don’t know what else though, your thoughts?
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