Tamlin: A Character Study on Anger, Control, and Possession in ACOTAR
Once a fan-favorite and romantic lead, Tamlin, the High Lord of the Spring Court, has become one of the most polarizing characters in Sarah J. Maas’ A Court of Thorns and Roses series. Initially presented as a protective and noble fae, Tamlin’s journey through the series reveals a deeply flawed man whose need for control, unresolved trauma, and explosive anger contribute to his personal unraveling, and leave lasting consequences on everyone around him. This article takes an unflinching look at Tamlin’s descent, analyzing his most toxic traits, anger, possessiveness, and control, and how these affect Feyre, Lucien, and the Spring…