#never apologized

[nickel156]

Anyone else remember Rhysand saying the Night Court got rid of slavery in their court because humans couldn't keep secrets..

And not because it was you know. Immoral.

Another brick in the wall of Feyre manipulation. "Oh we got rid of slaves before the other courts, we're just that amazing. Don't you feel safe here?"

[siriuslockwood-archived]

Anyways, Klaus can choke for everything he did to Tyler.

[anip-ocs]

Is Matt Shane's best friend?

Mister Parker, Get Down!

[nickel156]

To the woman who told me Rhysand didn't SA Feyre and that he was "saving her"

Fuck you.

No seriously, fuck you.

You are what's wrong with this fandom.

[nickel156]

THE LOOK SJM GAVE WHEN ASKED IF RHYSAND WAS BASED OFF HER HUSBAND JOSH.

[nickel156]

I've had it up to 👉🏻 *HERE*

With this fandom.

It’s incredibly concerning when people say you “can’t bring real-world problems” into a fantasy book, especially when it comes to something as serious as Rhysand’s SA of Feyre.

The notion that just because a book is set in a fantasy world, the actions and behaviors within it are somehow exempt from real-world scrutiny is deeply problematic. SA, manipulation, and abusive behaviors are universal issues, regardless of the setting, and they shouldn’t be dismissed just because the story involves magic or mythical creatures. By brushing aside these issues as “fantasy” and acting like they don’t matter, we’re excusing harmful behavior and minimizing the experiences of real people who have dealt with similar trauma.

Fantasy is a reflection of the real world. It may be set in a different universe with different rules, but the emotions, relationships, and struggles are still rooted in things we experience. When Rhysand SA's Feyre under the mountain—by drugging her, stripping her of agency, and forcing her into situations she can’t consent to—this isn’t just a plot point to advance the story. It’s a depiction of abuse, plain and simple, and saying we can’t critique that because it’s “fantasy” allows us to overlook serious issues that affect real people every day.

By dismissing it, we’re sending the message that abuse and assault can be forgiven or romanticized, which is dangerous, especially in a series that has such a passionate and young readership.

Moreover, fiction—whether fantasy or not—shapes how people think and feel about the world around them. If we excuse Rhysand’s behavior because “it’s just fantasy,” we’re teaching readers to overlook, justify, or even romanticize abuse and manipulation.

If people can’t see that this type of behavior, no matter the genre, is wrong and harmful, we’re normalizing it. Just because it’s set in a world of fae and magic doesn’t mean that the characters’ actions are without consequence or shouldn’t be critiqued through a real-world lens.

When we don’t call out problematic behavior in books, we allow those same behaviors to become normalized in our culture. And that’s why bringing up real-world issues in the context of a fantasy story isn’t just valid—it’s necessary.

The real issue with Rhysand’s SA of Feyre isn’t just that it happened—it’s how the narrative brushes it aside and expects readers to forget it.

While other books address assault and its aftermath, ACOTAR downplays it, framing Rhysand’s actions as necessary or forgivable because of his “good intentions.” This not only minimizes the trauma but teaches readers to excuse abusive behavior if it’s later romanticized.

Even worse, those who remember the assault and call it out are often labeled as “crazy” or “overreacting.” Ignoring or excusing this behavior is harmful, as it gaslights readers into believing the abuse was justified and undermines the experiences of those who see their own real-world struggles reflected in the story.

[nickel156]

Question.

If someone does evil things but the narrative frames them doing it for the "greater good"

Are those acts not still evil?

Asking for a friend.