Ever since Sarah J. Maas , author of the bestsellingA Court of Thorns and Rosesnovels , introduced her first fantasy series crossover in the latestCrescent Cityrelease , many have hypothecate it would n’t be the author ’s last . This caused a flurry of excitement among fans , as characters from each ofMaas ' popular fantasy serieswould be likely to interact in future novels , finally bringing together the dissimilar phantasy worlds . Andone savage fan hypothesis aboutA Court of Thorns and Roseswould perfectly connect it toThrone of Glass .

Based on aRedditfan possibility , it ’s been suggested thatA Court of Thorns and Roses ' Rhysand may be a descendant of Maeve , the Valg Queen from Maas’Throne of Glass . Given Maas will likely continue the series crossover trend that commence inHouse of Flame and Shadow , this hypothesis would giveACOTARstrong ties totheThrone of Glassbooks . While Maas ' first fancy series is complete , this small connection between Rhys and Maeve could help reintroduce several belovedThrone of Glasscharactersin afutureA Court of Thorns and Rosesnovel .

This Wild Rhysand Theory Would Perfectly Connect ACOTAR & Throne Of Glass

Maas Has Already Alluded To A Potential Crossover Before

As Maas is probable to rig up extra crossovers in futureA Court of Thorns and Rosesbooks , this particular Rhysand and Maeve theory would be the perfect bridge between her first two series . There have already been several mysterious railroad tie between the two phantasy worlds , with small detail throughoutACOTARandThrone of Glasspointing to the other . For example , when Aelin is strike between worlds inKingdom of Ash , it ’s widely believed that it was Rhysand and Feyre she catch in Velaris — and Rhysand who aid slow her descent .

If it is break that Rhysand is somehow a descendent of Maeve , theThrone of Glassworld , and in all likelihood several characters , could again play an important role in hereafter Sarah J. Maas books .

If it is let out that Rhysand is somehow a descendant of Maeve , theThrone of Glassworld — and likely several characters in it — could again bet an important role in Maas ' next al-Qur’an . The distinct similarity between both Rhys and Maeve are effort for suspicion , but it ’s yet unidentified whether these two role are purposefully similar or if it ’s a simple-minded coincidence . However , Maas is not known for coincidences , and it ’s likely thisCourt of Thorns and Rosestheorypicked up on smaller details Maas left behind in society to connect the two series in a next novel .

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There Are Several Similarities Between The Two Characters

The details that give this devotee hypothesis a foothold are quite simple , but when given more intellection , it seems more and more likely to be true . InThrone of Glass , Maeve is described as having purple eyes , a typical trait held by another Maas fictitious character : Rhysand . While this ab initio seems coincidental , the law of similarity between the two do n’t end there . They ’re both describe as having raven - disgraceful hair’s-breadth . Rhysand ’s power are also very close related to Maeve ’s , with both vaunt a strong affinity for mind - manipulation and the power to operate the dark . This could intend Rhysand is part Valg .

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It ’s also likely Maeve had been to Prythian before , as she had extensive experience existence - walking prior to the events ofThrone of Glass . InEmpire of Storms , Lorcan explains he was sent on a mission by Maeve to a far-off place he could no longer remember — andhis description of the city is almost an exact couple to Feyre ’s of Velaris . Velaris is enchanted to make those who visit bury its existence , and it ’s potential this is where Maeve sent Lorcan . Her likely cognition of Velaris makes her connection to Rhysand even stronger .

The book covers of ACOTAR, Throne Of Glass, And Crescent City with a clock background.

InThrone of Glass , the Crochan witches , like Manon , are also part - Valg .

Additionally , there ’s a moment inThrone of Glass , when Aelin first visits Maeve in Doranelle , where she describe the city ’s portraiture of the night sky and the finicky flavour of jasmine — both details also commonly assign to Velaris and Rhysand . This could indicate Rhysand is a direct descendent of Maeve , or potentially part Valg through other means , such as through Dorian and Manon . It ’s also unmistakable that Maas had never disclosed Rhysand ’s surname , and this could be a detail purposefully exclude by Maas to later uncover aThrone of Glassconnection toACOTAR .

If True, This Court Of Thorns & Roses Theory Sets Up Another Crossover For Sarah J. Maas

This Could Continue A Trend Started In House Of Flame And Shadow

As the wyrd gates have already been reopen in the thirdCrescent Citynovel , House of Flame and Shadow , it ’s likely earthly concern - walking will once again become a large focus throughout Maas ' future story . The wyrd gate were first insert inThrone of Glass , and had never been bring up in Maas ' other illusion series untilHOFAS . This point , in gain to the uncanny similarities between Rhysand and Maeve , make it more than likely thatThrone of Glass’characters , and potentially the Valg , will make an appearance in a futureACOTARbook .

ACOTAR , Throne of Glass , and Crescent City share a setting and conjointly span a few years , with some sentence marker to launch the timeline .

Rhysand ’s various connexion to Maeve throughout theA Court of Thorns and Rosesseries are no simple coincidence , but it does n’t necessarily mean Maas has nefarious plans for his character . The Valg seen inThrone of Glassare inherently evil and incredibly malicious , trait that are in no means reflected in Rhysand ’s character and action . However , while he may not be evil , his potential Valg lineage could be a means by which Maas will insert a new Valg villain to theACOTARstoryline .

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All three Sarah J. Maas Fantasy Series Book Covers

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