What are your thoughts about Mor's sexuality? I always liked the idea of Moriel, but the way she sorta brushed Azriel off continuously got me thinking maybe she doesn't swing that way??? Or maybe theres someone else?? And then I read ACOWAR and it was confirmation that she was Bi with preference for females, and I cried really hard at that scene where she tells all to Feyre, not just because this woman had been through so much, but also cuz she felt like she had to hide it.
Yeah. Heteronormativity played a big part in how people read Mor’s actions in ACOMAF. I wrote a few posts on why I thought Mor might be gay back in February, and that was one of the arguments I made, and that people who thought she was gay made.
I loved Mor is this book so much. We finally got to see the woman hiding behind the chipper attitude. We also got to see her as her way of life, the means by which she’s kept herself hidden and safe, was coming apart. It just really brought her to the forefront so much more.
And my thoughts on Mor’s sexuality are conflicted. I totally see how based on exactly what she said, that she is bi homoromantic. BUT. I think when I look at her behavior in that scene, and apply what I know about what it’s like to confess the truth about a lie we’ve told….that it’s human nature to confess the lie, then go back on it to protect ourselves a bit, then confess more, and then go back on it. It’s rarely ever a clear cut and dry confession. So part of me wonders if Maas intended that to come into play in this scene. And Maas is known for paying attention those kinds of details, so I’m on the fence.
I would like to see how Mor articulates that part of her. I’d like to see how she labels herself.
I had a really interesting conversation in this post with @shawnhenryspencer and @torattlethestars about it. It would be great for someone to ask Maas at a book signing how Mor identifies herself. I think only then will I be comfortable saying one way or another.