First, re-read the books but look for clues. Did you catch that the wardstone in Iron Flame might actually be a trap? No? Go back and check page 487. I’ll wait.
Second, join the madness on the Empyrean subreddit. People there have created flow charts predicting Xaden’s fate. Spoiler: none of them are happy, and yes, that includes the one with the chocolate cake.
A Little Reality Check
Here’s the brutal truth: publishing delays happen. Remember when George R.R. Martin promised Winds of Winter in 2014? Yeah, me too. Yarros is younger and faster, but she’s also human.
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That said, she’s signed a multi-book deal with a huge advance. Publishers don’t drop that kind of cash for fun. They want your money, and they want it soon.
