Tamlin, Rhysand and Nuance
This is a defense of Tamlin? I guess?
A lot of people hate him, and to be honest that's valid. His actions towards Feyre were awful. From his treatment of her during Acmaf to how he treated her during the high lord meeting. I'm not defending him, I just want to look deeper.
Rhys is also said to have done many terrible things during his tome under the mountain. The talk about him during the first book is probably partly due to Tamlin being his dramatic, over protective self, but its also do to the stuff he did.
One of the differences I noticed is that we don't really see the stuff Rhys does on page. They are hinted at for sure, but not shown as they happen. Tamlin's shitty actions are laid out in detail as well as how they effect the people around him(Feyre).
there's also the matter of choice. Rhys did the terrible things he did, presumably out of fear for his life and the night court. Tamlin also took his actions out of fear for his loved ones. The actions were incredibly misguided and not ok, but that was what i believe his intentions to be. They both had the same intentions.
I wish for Tamlin redemption. In an actual sense. I want him and Feyre to talk (I know communication is a wild ask for these fuckers) it out. I want Tamlin to be able to properly applogize and have a healthy conversation with Feyre. Have Feyre explain her side and WHY she did what she did.
Without war stress, impending doom, or Rhysand hovering. I want them both to heal from it.
feel free to add to this, or disagree with me. I'm just yapping