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ACOSF 12-28 | From Planks to Power Plays

2 h 16 min · 18 de may de 2026
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We’re diving into A Court of Silver Flames chapters 12-28: it’s giving training, tension, and a lot of unresolved feelings. What starts as another reluctant training session turns into a bargain: one hour in the ring for a favor from Cassian. And while Nesta may not want to admit it… she might want him. We get small steps forward—Nesta choosing to return to training, a potential friendship starting with Gwyn, and even a moment of kindness in the library. But old wounds reopen, and Nesta spirals—lashing out, saying things she doesn’t mean, and proving that healing isn’t linear. Meanwhile, Eris brings warnings of war, the human queens are making dangerous moves, and we’re introduced to the Dread Trove—ancient, powerful objects tied to the Cauldron itself. And thanks to a major reveal… the search for them just got a lot more complicated. This episode has everything: slow-burn tension, emotional whiplash, political chaos, and a few HOT moments that had us all screaming. Grab your books, beverage, and bestie… this one’s a mix of growth, setbacks, and tension that just keeps building!

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episode ACOSF 12-28 | From Planks to Power Plays artwork

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