Genre
Fantasy
Setting and Context
The novel is told in the human realm and the faerie realm
Narrator and Point of View
Feyre Archeron, the novel's protagonist, is the narrator of the novel, which is told from her first-person point of view.
Tone and Mood
The tone is serious, somber, tense, passionate, and revelatory. The mood alternates between despair and hopelessness.
Protagonist and Antagonist
Feyre Archeron is the novel's protagonist; Amarantha is its antagonist.
Major Conflict
Feyre's struggles to fight and defeat the evil Amarntha, who threatens the faerie land.
Climax
When Feyre faces a series of deadly trials Under the Mountain to save Tamlin (her lover) and the rest of the faerie realm. She ultimately succeeds in saving both Tamlin and the rest of the faerie realm.
Foreshadowing
At the start of the novel, Feyre hears a riddle. At the novel's climax, she hears the same riddle and is forced to solve it to save Tamlin and the faerie realm.
Understatement
Feyre often understates her wants and desires to those around her. This reflects her lack of self esteem.
Allusions
There are a number of allusions to Beauty and the Beast, as well as other myths and fairytales.
Imagery
Maas uses violent, intense imagery to describe Under the Mountain.
Paradox
Initially, Feyre is scared of Tamlin and fears that he may hurt her. However, paradoxically, the two end up falling in love.
Parallelism
n/a
Metonymy and Synecdoche
Spring Court is used to refer to the Spring Court, its leaders, culture, and the people that live within it.
Personification
The wolf that Feyre kills at the start of the novel is personified.
