1 Overlooked Character Trait Of Feyre Archeron In ACOTAR Actually Makes Her The Ideal High Lady

Feyre Archeron’s journey in Sarah J. Maas’ A Court of Thorns and Roses series begins when she is just a human, but one trait shows why she adjusts so well to living in Prythian among the Fae. Even as a human, Feyre’s raw, emotional narration reveals that she’s authentic and courageous, especially in experiencing this new world around her. For all of Feyre’s unique traits, Maas does a good job of setting her apart from the rest of the characters by highlighting her bravery and selflessness during the events of the ACOTAR books, both of which come into play during the very first chapter of book one.

As the story develops, Feyre’s traits only become more important in the narrative, since she transforms from human, to Fae, to High Lady of the Night Court. With the newfound responsibility of leading the Night Court amidst a brewing war, Feyre rises to the challenge and assumes the role of protector to her people. Not only is Feyre’s strength and growth remarkable, but she also has another trait that makes her an ideal High Lady. While overlooked in the books, Feyre’s most advantageous ability is her power to communicate and make deals with notorious, dangerous, magical creatures.

Feyre’s Ability To Connect With Magical Beings (Even As A Human) Is Truly Unique

Feyre Has The Ability To Ensure Loyalty With Her Bargains

While other characters in the series, including the biggest and bravest, like Cassian or Azriel, show hesitation when dealing with centuries-old creatures, Feyre approaches them with a different perspective. Feyre seems to connect with and even relate to these creatures when she encounters them and her attempts to actually understand these creatures lead to strategic advantages. While fear might limit other characters, Feyre’s bravery helps her communicate with magical beings and even establish trust with them. Further, her compassion for all creatures helps her view them more as equals than the other characters do:

“Cassian shifted his stance, casting a wary glance toward the dark, shifting shadows where Bryaxis lingered. A chill slithered down his spine—rare for a warrior who had faced terrors few dared to name. ‘It’s not that I fear it… I don’t know if I’d rather fight it or keep it at my back.’”

Perhaps Feyre’s recent introduction into the Fae world gave her a diluted sense of fear towards creatures that Fae characters had grown up fearing. For instance, when attempting to summon Suriel for the first time, Feyre was so new to Prythian that she didn’t realize that it was a difficult task the way Lucien did; due to this, she approached the situation with unique coolness and casualty that led her to success. Either way, Feyre doesn’t allow the fear of creatures like the Bone Carver, the Ouroboros Mirror, or the Middenguard worm to scare her off; instead, she faces them.

Feyre Understands The Art of the Deal With Political Strategy and Bargaining Genius

Feyre Doesn’t Have To Know How To Read To Make A Good Bargain

Despite Feyre’s young age in Court of Thorns and Roses compared to the other ACOTAR characters, her approach to negotiation and war strategy often involves creating mutually beneficial bargains that help advance her plotlines. This is an advanced form of negotiation, made all the more impressive by her courage to even interact with the creatures in the first place. Feyre’s compassion grants her the ability to see these creatures as equals, rather than threats; this is what allows her to negotiate fairly, gain their respect, and come out victorious.

One of the best examples of Feyre’s negotiation skills is when she made a deal with Bryaxis in A Court of Wings and Ruin. Bryaxis was a widely feared monster, imprisoned in the depths of the Velaris library, but when Feyre realizes his allyship would be an asset in the war, she approaches him. Instead of simply trying to force Bryaxis to do her bidding, Feyre offers him a mutually beneficial deal that builds a lasting trust between them and guarantees his loyalty. With a mind for bargaining and political strategy, Feyre is uniquely qualified to rule over the Night Court.

Feyre’s Fearless Diplomacy Unites Fae, Humans, and Other Magical Creatures

Feyre’s Ability To Work With Any Creature And Unite Characters Is Powerful

Feyre’s overlooked bravery is not just physical but also largely mental and emotional; it allows her to make bold decisions that lead to significant victories for her allies and ultimately Prythian as a whole. In the first book, Feyre displayed this courage when facing the Middengard Worm in her trials and it led to her freeing all of Prythian from Amarantha. However Feyre didn’t perform so heroically because she was actually fearless, rather, she cared so much about saving the Fae people that she was willing to do whatever it took. There is likely no better quality in a leader than this selfless bravery.

Feyre’s unique, kind-hearted, open spirit does not just make her a likable character, but it actually works to her advantage throughout the entire A Court of Thorns and Roses series. A common theme in Maas’ work is that doing good deeds will help you in the end, and this is often true for Feyre, who is able to find success in the books through her bargains and deals. Her generosity and selflessness paired with diplomatic brilliance makes her an ideal choice to lead the Night Court, and will continue to serve her well in books to come and Hulu’s upcoming ACOTAR show.

A Court of Thorns and Roses (2015)