This couple from theA Court Of Thorns & Rosesseries needs a spinoff book as their story is both compelling and outside the complex machinations of The Inner Circle. Though news on thenextA Court Of Thorns & Rosesbookhas been minimal, it will undoubtedly focus on The Inner Circle as they battle both external threats and internal drama. That being said, their stories are not the only fascinating ones in Prythian.Kallias and Vivianne’s dynamic is both captivating and a fun opportunity for a spinoff novella, as their story has barely been touched upon in the series.
Kallias and Vivianne only properly appear inA Court Of Wings & Ruin, with their biggest moments coming during the High Lords meeting. Their love story is told in brief detail, but is a tale of unspoken love and hardships, highlighting the strength of both characters even as they, similar to fellow coupleMiryam and Drakon, are largely underused inA Court Of Thorns & Roses.This is why Kallias and Vivianne’s storyshouldbe made into a novella, as it could add a new romance trope to the narrative while still giving audiences a compelling love story. At the very least,they need bigger roles in the nextCourt of Thorns and Rosesbook.
Kallias And Vivanne’s ACOTAR Story Needs To Be Made Into A Novella
Their Story Could Add The Friends-To-Lovers Trope To ACOTAR
A novella featuring Kallias and Vivianne’s story fromA Court Of Thorns & Rosesneeds to happen as it could expand their characterizations and add a trope the series has yet to feature.Kallias and Vivianne were, according to Feyre, childhood friends, with Kallias refusing to acknowledge his feelings due to wanting to protect Vivianne from Winter Court politics. He only confessed his love to her once Amarantha had trapped the High Lords Under The Mountain, leaving Vivianne to defend Winter in any way she could whilst looking for a way to free him.
There’s 1 Story A Court Of Thorns & Roses Needs To Tell (But It Means A Time Jump)
ACOTAR could evolve with a time jump to Nyx’s adulthood, Maas’ next generation, setting up new conflicts, powers, and a longer series future.
This potentialA Court Of Thorns & Rosesnovellacould expand on these limited details while adding an old friends-to-loves arc to the series.A friends-to-lovers storyline has yet to be featured,so showing one would give this installment a unique feelwhile still keeping to the series' main themes of perseverance and the power of true love. It would also expand on these characters' individual characterizations as audiences could see Kallias' less guarded side and Vivianne’s strength as a leader. Lastly, thenovella could showcase Under The Mountain through a new perspective, expanding on the series' events.
A Novella On Kallias Could Expand ACOTAR’s Worldbuilding
Audiences Can See More Of What Happened Under The Mountain
Having a novella focused on Kallias and Vivianne could expand theworldbuilding ofA Court Of Thorns & Roses, as audiences can see the inner workings of another Court as well as more of what occurred Under The Mountain. The beginning chapters, alongside ones from Vivanne’s perspective later on, could elaborate on the politics of Winter and what its customs are.It is one of the Courts that is seldom seen in the series, so taking time to explore it would enrich the worldbuildingand give audiences a wider look at Amarantha’s attacks as Vivianne tries to guard against her.
The novella could showcase the planning of that rebellion and how exactly disaster struck, giving a peek into Kallias' mental state during that time.
On the subject of Amarantha, Kallias' time Under The Moutain could be expanded on as well, showcasing what occurred before Feyre’s arrival.A big plot point that the novella could flesh out is the failed rebellionagainst Amaranthathat gave Kallias his title. The novella could showcase the planning of that rebellion and how exactly disaster struck, giving a peek into Kallias' mental state during that time. It could even go over Feyre’s arrival, allowing audiences a recontextualized view of her trials inA Court Of Thorns &Roseswhile giving insight into the complicated mindset of other characters throughout.
