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Viktoria Winter
Rowan and Celaena have, in my own opinion, the best relationship (romantic or otherwise) in the series. When we first met him, I didn’t dislike his character per se, but I was skeptical as to why he behaved the way he did. But then it became glaringly apparent that he and Celaena shared many similar traits and I began to have hope for the two of them together.
I used to ship Celaena with Chaol, but that all changed in the first chapter of the second part of Crown of Midnight. And after the events in Heir of Fire, I’m not entirely sure if they will get back together. And I don’t just mean that because of Rowan. Chaol needs to understand that if he wants to be with Celaena, then he needs to accept every part of her. However, I’m not entirely opposed to them getting back together either. I’d actually love for him to have some major character development in book 4 that will shed some insight for us as to why he was acting the way he was in Heir of Fire.
And although I love Dorian, I only ship his and Celaena’s friendship. I never really saw those two as a romantic pairing. Not only that, but Dorian is the heir to Adarlan and Aelin is the heir to Terrasen. They’re needed in their separate countries. But I have no doubts that when they both take up their thrones, they’ll form a grand alliance.
As for Rowan and Celaena becoming canon, I do believe it’s a possibility. And quite honestly, I’m 100% okay with that. They’re both my BROTP + OTP.
And there are so many reasons supporting a budding romance:
1) They are literally one soul in two bodies. 2) His magic compliments hers just as she balances his. 3) They’re both fae. 4) They understand each other more so than any other characters in the series. 5) Rowan has always seen Celaena as her true self, as Aelin, whereas, her other love interests have only known her to be Celaena— an alias she is ready to leave in the past. 6) Celaena abandoned any possible alliances with her powerful aunt and instead demanded Rowan be released from Meave’s enslavement. 7) Rowan adores her. 8) Celaena believes he’s “cunning, wicked and brilliant.” 9) He is the first member of her court and he will be the first to help her reclaim her throne. 10) Rowan gave Celaena a tattoo identical to his own— something so very personal and intimate. 11) Rowan is the only one who knows everything about Celaena. 12) Rowan’s affections towards her was hinted at when he got disgruntled at her inquiry about dating one of his cadre. Also, when Gavriel muttered “goodlucky, Rowan” after asking Celaena her age. 13) He wants to help her grow into the person she wishes to reclaim. 14) He calls her “fireheart”— an endearment only spoken by those closest to her when she was a child. 15) "To whatever end."
I used to ship Celaena with Chaol, but that all changed in the first chapter of the second part of Crown of Midnight. And after the events in Heir of Fire, I’m not entirely sure if they will get back together. And I don’t just mean that because of Rowan. Chaol needs to understand that if he wants to be with Celaena, then he needs to accept every part of her. However, I’m not entirely opposed to them getting back together either. I’d actually love for him to have some major character development in book 4 that will shed some insight for us as to why he was acting the way he was in Heir of Fire.
And although I love Dorian, I only ship his and Celaena’s friendship. I never really saw those two as a romantic pairing. Not only that, but Dorian is the heir to Adarlan and Aelin is the heir to Terrasen. They’re needed in their separate countries. But I have no doubts that when they both take up their thrones, they’ll form a grand alliance.
As for Rowan and Celaena becoming canon, I do believe it’s a possibility. And quite honestly, I’m 100% okay with that. They’re both my BROTP + OTP.
And there are so many reasons supporting a budding romance:
1) They are literally one soul in two bodies. 2) His magic compliments hers just as she balances his. 3) They’re both fae. 4) They understand each other more so than any other characters in the series. 5) Rowan has always seen Celaena as her true self, as Aelin, whereas, her other love interests have only known her to be Celaena— an alias she is ready to leave in the past. 6) Celaena abandoned any possible alliances with her powerful aunt and instead demanded Rowan be released from Meave’s enslavement. 7) Rowan adores her. 8) Celaena believes he’s “cunning, wicked and brilliant.” 9) He is the first member of her court and he will be the first to help her reclaim her throne. 10) Rowan gave Celaena a tattoo identical to his own— something so very personal and intimate. 11) Rowan is the only one who knows everything about Celaena. 12) Rowan’s affections towards her was hinted at when he got disgruntled at her inquiry about dating one of his cadre. Also, when Gavriel muttered “goodlucky, Rowan” after asking Celaena her age. 13) He wants to help her grow into the person she wishes to reclaim. 14) He calls her “fireheart”— an endearment only spoken by those closest to her when she was a child. 15) "To whatever end."
AbigailDenyse01
Will people hate me if I say that I really don't like chaol. I totally ship her with rowan and if that don't work than with Dorian.
Pipkia
Gods no. Rowan is so amazing, I really miss Sam after reading TAB but omg I think that Rowan beats him. He is so like her, it's scary. And at the end, where she freed him from Maeve and he prayed to the Sun Goddess... I liked Dorian but Chaol always really annoyed me and he was too soft for her. And she got too soft around him. So yes, Rowan should come back in Queen of Shadows (OMG I LOVE IT'S TITLE) and they should both have some great reunion scene, preferably in front of Chaol so we can rub it in his face. I mean, it says Rowan on the characters list so fingers crossed... And if (no, when!) they get together, it's got to be perfect.
Gab
Definitely not! I ship Rowan and Celaena together SO HARD. I will actually cry and have my heart broken if they don't end up together. I don't want Cel to end up with anyone besides Rowan. They're actually perfect for each other. I thought I was the only one who shipped this too. Everyone else I know is team Dorian. And I'm just here like...nup, I'm team Rowan for life now.
Aileen
I ship Calaena with everyone (including herself) as long as that person is not Chaol! Seriously, I do not like him. He's not as bad as say Peeta in THG, but anyone ANY OTHER person would be a better ship. Rowan and Dorian are prime candidates!
Brooklyn
OMG! I SHIP THEM!!! they would be perfect for each other. i was a team choal, at first but then came Rowan and i was like AHHH!!! he's like perfect and the blood oath and the way he took care of her and the protectiveness... eek!
Clary
Throughout the book, I was waiting for them to kiss, but it never happened. I really hope it happens in the next book
Naomi
I was for Chaol at first because, you know, I got attached to him but in Heir of Fire he irked me with how he has difficulty accepting Celaena for who she truly is and who she is destined to be; Aelin Galathynius. And now I'm like, come on Chaol how is it so hard? If you love her then you would accept everything about her, the good and the bad. With Rowan, he's like her equivalent when it comes to the arts of badassery and I really liked how they could relate a lot. Also, their moments together are so cute! Well, the moments after they become friends at least. Cuddling in bed? Ripping each others wounds (figuratively speaking) and then helping each other heal from them? etcetcetc I want more!
Rachel
They're my OTP no matter what happens in the rest of the series. Rowan is the only person she has been completely open with. Hell, they're carranam, and SJM confirmed that that means "soulmate". They balance each other out perfectly. I could write essays on why they're perfect for each other, and the hints laid out along the way that Chaol and Celaena are definitely over and that Celaena is falling for Rowan. I can't wait for us to get inside Rowan's head a little more as well, because I'm sure he feels the same about Celaena.
Caroline Leach
I TOTALLY SHIP ROWAN AND CELAENA THEIR SO ADORABLE
i don't like Chaol he l he isn't very supportive of the Aelin side of Celaena.
i don't like Chaol he l he isn't very supportive of the Aelin side of Celaena.
Francesca
Idk y'all, I just finished Heir of Fire and I'm feeling Aedion/ Aelin pairing...
Okay here's why I think its NOT Rowan, Dorian, or Chaol:
1. As some people have pointed out, there's the whole mate issue with Rowan. The fact that he had already found his mate is a problem (aww such a sad story) because, if he felt anything for Celaena, it would make her second best immediately. Celaena is not a second best kind of girl. Plus, at the beginning of their training, they both physically and emotionally hurt each other. I know it was to help her prove herself to Maeve and all that, but as each other's prospective mates, that shouldn't have been possible. Secondly, there's the whole Celaena's mate issue. I think that's gonna be a big part in the coming books and I don't think SJM would leave any room for doubt with such a special fae connection. Like I saw the carranam thing coming a mile away. She never claimed she had feelings for him, in fact, she expressly says she doesn't several times. I honestly think she and Rowan have a wonderful friendship, and I think that should stay whole because having feelings for the wrong dudes have pretty much effed Celaena up so far in the novels. Its nice that she has her own support system in Rowan. (Also, the blood oath thing. I don't know if I'd be comfortable being with someone I can literally order around at the drop of a hat if I wanted to.)
2. Its not Dorian because of Sorscha (g-dang it, SJM) and also Celaena and Dorian have left things squarely in the friendship category, which I love. (Dorian even says in HoF that he "thought" he loved Celaena before.) Also, someone on here made the point about them ruling two separate kingdoms, and its true. After all this, Adarlan will need a good and steady king, and an alliance between Terrassen and Adarlan will have to be cemented with their friendship I think.
3. Chaol kind of sucks lol sorry Chaol shippers. He can't handle the deepest parts of Celaena. She needs someone who understands true pain and agony and is a better human being for it. Not someone who was STILL wishy-washy about his loyalties even after being with her and seeing the atrocities the king has committed. Also, in HoF they both basically got over each other and kind of came to terms with it.
NOW, WHY I THINK THE OTP MIGHT BE CELAENA AND AEDION:
1. Got the childhood friendship thing going.
2. He has this amazing devotion to her without even knowing her.
3. They both shoulder the blame for stuff that wasn't their fault.
4. He has forgiven her everything already, even though he assumed the worst from the beginning.
5. He is willing to die (AGAIN, WITHOUT EVEN MEETING HER) to ensure her well-being/happiness (I'm talking about the whole Chaol thing.)
6. His other bloodline would come in handy with a Wendlyn alliance.
7. Bad ass fighter. It was mentioned several times that Chaol was afraid of Aedion and Celaena together, AS A PAIR.
8. Its obvious he loves her with his whole heart already. And HoF mentions that their bloodline is diluted enough for them to marry and it not be weird. Idk.
9. He's always known her as Aelin. He accepts her as Celaena.
10. He's fae as well, and if you think about it, they're so similar. They both shoulder the blame for everything, they both love their country more than they love themselves, they are both willing to sacrifice their lives at the drop of a hat. Idk. To me it sounds like they might be...
MATES?
Ope.
Okay here's why I think its NOT Rowan, Dorian, or Chaol:
1. As some people have pointed out, there's the whole mate issue with Rowan. The fact that he had already found his mate is a problem (aww such a sad story) because, if he felt anything for Celaena, it would make her second best immediately. Celaena is not a second best kind of girl. Plus, at the beginning of their training, they both physically and emotionally hurt each other. I know it was to help her prove herself to Maeve and all that, but as each other's prospective mates, that shouldn't have been possible. Secondly, there's the whole Celaena's mate issue. I think that's gonna be a big part in the coming books and I don't think SJM would leave any room for doubt with such a special fae connection. Like I saw the carranam thing coming a mile away. She never claimed she had feelings for him, in fact, she expressly says she doesn't several times. I honestly think she and Rowan have a wonderful friendship, and I think that should stay whole because having feelings for the wrong dudes have pretty much effed Celaena up so far in the novels. Its nice that she has her own support system in Rowan. (Also, the blood oath thing. I don't know if I'd be comfortable being with someone I can literally order around at the drop of a hat if I wanted to.)
2. Its not Dorian because of Sorscha (g-dang it, SJM) and also Celaena and Dorian have left things squarely in the friendship category, which I love. (Dorian even says in HoF that he "thought" he loved Celaena before.) Also, someone on here made the point about them ruling two separate kingdoms, and its true. After all this, Adarlan will need a good and steady king, and an alliance between Terrassen and Adarlan will have to be cemented with their friendship I think.
3. Chaol kind of sucks lol sorry Chaol shippers. He can't handle the deepest parts of Celaena. She needs someone who understands true pain and agony and is a better human being for it. Not someone who was STILL wishy-washy about his loyalties even after being with her and seeing the atrocities the king has committed. Also, in HoF they both basically got over each other and kind of came to terms with it.
NOW, WHY I THINK THE OTP MIGHT BE CELAENA AND AEDION:
1. Got the childhood friendship thing going.
2. He has this amazing devotion to her without even knowing her.
3. They both shoulder the blame for stuff that wasn't their fault.
4. He has forgiven her everything already, even though he assumed the worst from the beginning.
5. He is willing to die (AGAIN, WITHOUT EVEN MEETING HER) to ensure her well-being/happiness (I'm talking about the whole Chaol thing.)
6. His other bloodline would come in handy with a Wendlyn alliance.
7. Bad ass fighter. It was mentioned several times that Chaol was afraid of Aedion and Celaena together, AS A PAIR.
8. Its obvious he loves her with his whole heart already. And HoF mentions that their bloodline is diluted enough for them to marry and it not be weird. Idk.
9. He's always known her as Aelin. He accepts her as Celaena.
10. He's fae as well, and if you think about it, they're so similar. They both shoulder the blame for everything, they both love their country more than they love themselves, they are both willing to sacrifice their lives at the drop of a hat. Idk. To me it sounds like they might be...
MATES?
Ope.
Ashley
BEST COUPLE EVER I NEED THEM TO GET TOGETHER!!!!!!!
natasha
No because they are FRIENDS not lovers!
Ri
I SHIP IT. I SHIP IT SO HARD. I ALSO LOVE CHAOL THOUGH. ALL THE FEELS.
A.
My sisters, let us unite and make a fanbase so large Twilight fans will cower ! I just think if they get together their babies will be AMA-zing. I love Rowan he has this charisma that Chaol lacks and in all honesty I think his character diversifies greatly compared to most hero-heroine stereotypes. I think that even though the world turned under their feet and flung them it feels like in each other they found reprieve. I think together they can heal each other. I mean he marked her body and she is a part of his being as he is hers.
Risa
ROWAENA IS LOVE ROWAENA IS LIFE.
Nicki
I kept wishing Sam was alive because I don't like Chaol or Dorian with her. But now that Rowan has appeared.... there is some major shipping going on here
Sanne
They have the same aunt! Incest, anyone?
I'm still team Chaol, he is perfect for her, they just don't know it yet. :)
I'm still team Chaol, he is perfect for her, they just don't know it yet. :)
Franjipani832
I totally agree. Rowan and Celaena have both had such awful pasts - they so deserve to be together. I liked Chaol as well, but he should definitely have thought twice before falling for a badass assassin like Celaena. Chaol also should have told Celaena about the King questioning Nehemia before, instead of thinking it was not important and waiting for her to rip his face off.
Luna Cakegood
I LOVE THEM TOGETHER SO MUCH. MY SHIPPER FEELS WERE IN PIECES AT THE END. STOP BLOWING HOLES IN MY SHIP SARAH J. MAAS.
Maddy
No! I totally ship them too! ROWLIN! I feel that Celaena/Aelin and Rowan have the best relationship in throne of glass, as they may knock each other down, but they're also there to pick the other up. I really hope she picks him!
I know that they fought and hurt each other at the beginning, but she hurt Chaol, and Rowan said the mating bond may have not have been in place yet. I mean hey, they'd just met, the mating bond wasn't going to snap into place like that! However I think overall I am Team Celaena/Aelin, and I think she will make the best choice for herself.
Although, I was re-reading Throne of Glass and I found that Celaena's description of freedom (during her initial conversation with Dorian) got me thinking... is it possible SJ Maas did some major foreshadowing in ToG???
"Of all the things he could have said, that was what she had least expected. "My freedom?" At the sound of the word, she saw a land of pine and snow, sun-bleached cliffs and white capped seas"
I read this and thought: who do we know who smells like pine and snow? Who has pine-green eyes? Who lives just over the sea in Wendlyn? ROWAN!!!
So I don't know if this means anything or hints at a future relationship with Rowan. Was just wondering if anyone else had thought this? :)
I know that they fought and hurt each other at the beginning, but she hurt Chaol, and Rowan said the mating bond may have not have been in place yet. I mean hey, they'd just met, the mating bond wasn't going to snap into place like that! However I think overall I am Team Celaena/Aelin, and I think she will make the best choice for herself.
Although, I was re-reading Throne of Glass and I found that Celaena's description of freedom (during her initial conversation with Dorian) got me thinking... is it possible SJ Maas did some major foreshadowing in ToG???
"Of all the things he could have said, that was what she had least expected. "My freedom?" At the sound of the word, she saw a land of pine and snow, sun-bleached cliffs and white capped seas"
I read this and thought: who do we know who smells like pine and snow? Who has pine-green eyes? Who lives just over the sea in Wendlyn? ROWAN!!!
So I don't know if this means anything or hints at a future relationship with Rowan. Was just wondering if anyone else had thought this? :)
Cynthia
NO omg I ship Rowan and Calaena to!! I used to Ship her with Chaol but Heir of Fire made me change my mind. I still kind of Like Chaol but he needs a slap in the face and get a reality check. The women he loves is a queen and part Fae so he has to accept that if he ever wants to be with her again but! Calaena doesn't even know if she wants to be with him and I personally think Rowan is a much better fit and a better man and he literally UNDERSTANDS her. He gets where she's coming from and what she's been through. Chaol can only guess at that.
And omg my poor Dorian!! A slave of his father unable to fight back ... after watching his women get beheaded and almost losing his friend omg ... I am sure he'll be an amazing king just as Aelin will be an amazing queen but I don't ship them together only their friendship which will be epic !
And omg my poor Dorian!! A slave of his father unable to fight back ... after watching his women get beheaded and almost losing his friend omg ... I am sure he'll be an amazing king just as Aelin will be an amazing queen but I don't ship them together only their friendship which will be epic !
Shari X Insanity
Angie, you're NOT the only one to ship the shit outta Rowan/Caleana being together. I NEVER liked Chaol, and honestly, I still don't. I never seen the attractiveness, the liking, or the potential in him for relationship/romance/intimacy. I never seen Chaol and Caleana being fit as a couple, or a pairing. I felt like they clashed too much, and I especially didn't like it that he loved Caleana, but never accepted her Aelin part of her identity. If you love someone, you need to accept ALL OR NONE, which includes the faults, flaws, imperfections. You can't have one without the other. it doesn't work like that at all realistically. I always thought that Caleana should have just stayed friends with Chaol. I was shipping for Dorian at first in the first book, but he quickly fell in love with the maid in HoF, the minute that Caleana left and had no time to miss her, so I stopped shipping him because of his immaturity and being impulsive and not being patient. But, with Dorian being a fae, having the powers that are opposite of Caleana, wanting to stop and have power over his father, and make the world better, he can definitely be a great ally/alliance to Caleana when he's King of Adarlan and she's Queen of Terrasen. As for Rowan, I had a feeling that a hard ass like himself had a reason for being one, and had a soft interior/sensitive side. His reason was understandable which was being a slave/brain-washed monkey to the Queen of the Fae, Caleana's aunt, and for the decades of torture. He has just as many scars and wounds just like Caleana does, and they both realized that they are more the same than different. Their powers complete each other, and he pushed her to the limit, trained her to be stronger physically/mentally/emotionally, and she finally knew how to unlock her powers and be proud and not ashamed of herself, her name, her title, her upbringing, her royalty, her roots, and her fae heritage. And Caleana because of Rowan can finally reclaim herself as Aelin once more, alas. Fire & Ice make a great match, couple, and unbeatable team. I really hope that Caleana in the next book will make the right choice in choosing Rowan over the other suitors, because the chemistry is everywhere and Rowan unlike the other idiots is an actual man who knows hardship, fighting for something/someone, protecting your kin, and destroying all that gets in the way. <3
Jane Ridder
OMG Yesssss!!!!!
I thought i was the only one too.......
They would be so amazing together!!
I thought i was the only one too.......
They would be so amazing together!!
Tasha
TEAM ROWAN AND CELAENA ALL THE WAY!
Alayna
I SHIP THEM. They need to be together, it would sorta make sense, with their pasts and all. Even though they are cousins, I've read an amazing series and there were 2 distant cousins that got married. I ship Celaena and Rowan!
Kim
Did anyone else notice that Rowan can masterfully control the wind while Caleana has control over fire and wind can stifle fire but at the right amount, it can feed a fire and make it bigger? He actually did all of this throughout the book! He was pushing way too hard and pushing her down at first but then he grew to know her and what she needed so he didn't go easy on her but he went about it in a different way and now look at her! a raging fire! I SHIP ROWAN AND CALEANA!
Ruby
Nope. Rowan and Celaena for LIFE. :)
Gretal
I'm team anyone except Rowan because I like them as just friends, and Sarah said Heir of Fire was about friendship, and I feel that there need to be more boy-girl friendships that don't end up as lovers.
Gergana
Well, Rowan is probably my second option after Dorian. (Chaol is third....sorry, bro) But you know, if none of the guys work I'm totally game for her to end up with Manon! :D
Basma
I thought it was just me :p
Jenni
I fell in love with Rowan. I know Chaol & her have a special connection but WOW! Maas wrote Rowan to perfection. I want them to be together so bad. Come on September!
April
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No, I do too! I didn't really like Chaol much, actually liked Dorian a little more but I didn't REALLY like Dorian either (Even though seeing his relationship with Sorscha kinda made me mad for some reason and I was like: "NOO YOU BELONG TO CELAENA!") When Rowan was introduced in The Heir of Fire I was thinking: "Ohh please let Celaena end up with him!!" Hopefully in the Queen of Shadows something will happen between them :D CAN'T WAIT FOR THE BOOK TO COME OUT!!
No, I do too! I didn't really like Chaol much, actually liked Dorian a little more but I didn't REALLY like Dorian either (Even though seeing his relationship with Sorscha kinda made me mad for some reason and I was like: "NOO YOU BELONG TO CELAENA!") When Rowan was introduced in The Heir of Fire I was thinking: "Ohh please let Celaena end up with him!!" Hopefully in the Queen of Shadows something will happen between them :D CAN'T WAIT FOR THE BOOK TO COME OUT!!
Emma
I don't like Chaol either sincerely he annoys me. I like Dorian but since he has other interests now Rowan is fine why not
Christine Shin
Can you have more than one mate?
Courtney
No, not in the slightest. I was once upon a time a Celaena and Chaol shipper. But now its just obvious that Rowan can understand what she's been through in ways that Chaol never could.
Abby
I am so torn between her with Chaol and her with Rowan. It causes legitimate stress in my life.
Zoe
THIS SHIP IS MY NEW OTP!!!!!!!!
Ilan
I don't ship Rowan and Celeana, I ship Rowan and Aelin. Celeana wouldn't have chosen Rowan.
Laura Williams
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Preri
I totally ship Rowan and Celaena. If that doesn't work then Dorian. But not Chaol. I mean, Chaol isn't bad. But he just isn't for Celaena.
So definitely Rowan and Celaena!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
So definitely Rowan and Celaena!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Lolliriot
I'm with you, I'm so tired of Chaol.
Christie
I shipped Aelin and Rowan but then I remembered that they're sort of related and that Rowan had a wife and an unborn child that had died.
Mirou
Rowan has already found his mate while Celeana didn't yet, so obviously they are not going to end up together like a couple, but I love their friendship
Dina
WTF!!!! DORIAN!!! so so SO DORIAN!!!!! NO. NO.
(And Chaol has to end up with someone as awesome.... he is too awesome. then there will be a team of four!)
(And Chaol has to end up with someone as awesome.... he is too awesome. then there will be a team of four!)
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Mar
I ship them together so much. After Throne of Glass, I knew Celaena and Dorian wouldn't get back together although I wasn't sure because somewhere I saw Princess Celaena Sardothien which frustrated me and made it almost impossible to ship Chaol and Celaena together. After Nehemia died, I knew they wouldn't get back together and I didn't want them together. Rowan and Celaena have the best relationship that was based on the truth. Her relationship with Dorian and Chaol was built on lies.
Mandy
Why is everyone using the word ship? I've never heard anyone use that word like that.
Alice Spiers
Rowan and Celaena are the best together, the thought of them not together by the end of these books breaks my heart! Rowan is perfect for her in so many ways, and they are so sweet!!!
Jenny
I sooooooo don't want them to go together. I mean he is like thousands of years older then she is. anyway, the book's already emphasizing that they are just friend. SHE AND CHAOL STILL HAVE FEELINGS FOR EACHOTHER FOR HEAVEN'S SAKE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
tii
NOT AT ALL OMG I SHIP THEM SO MUCH TGT IT HURTS I MEAN IF SAM WAS ALIVE I WOULD'VE SHIPPED THEM MORE BUT- ASDFGHJKL :)
Liz
I have never really liked Chaol either. Or shipped him with Celaena for that matter. And I never shipped her and Dorian either, so definitely Rowan and Celaena! Totally!! These two are perfect for each other
Cesia Romero
I honestly love Celaena and Chaol together in Crown of Midnight but I felt like he chose the parts that he wanted to love about her and didn’t want to accept the other parts of her life. With Rowan, I feel like he loves her for everything that she is, was and will be. Since he bit her in Heir of Fire, I feel like there was something more like if they were mates. I honestly hope that they end up together because they both had great loves and it would nice for both of them to finally have a happy ending.
Tiana Mawalu
Yes I do! I was confused at first as they are related?
Emily H
I know I'm way late to the game here, but I was so happy to see this question because it was mine too! I shipped her with Chaol so hard and then my heart was shattered after Crown of Midnight and his attitude really pissed me off in this book.
I didn't think I was going to like Rowan, in fact, I almost didn't continue on with this series because I knew she was going to get together with him and I was so against it. But, by the time I finished Heir of Fire, I was on board the Rowan and Aelin ship and this book really made it set sail for me. I love them so much more than I did her and Chaol. His character development throughout the series so far really changed my mind. I feel, Nesryn is better for him now.
I didn't think I was going to like Rowan, in fact, I almost didn't continue on with this series because I knew she was going to get together with him and I was so against it. But, by the time I finished Heir of Fire, I was on board the Rowan and Aelin ship and this book really made it set sail for me. I love them so much more than I did her and Chaol. His character development throughout the series so far really changed my mind. I feel, Nesryn is better for him now.
Kael McIntyre
You are not alone!!!!!!!! They’re perfect!!
Hollie Faith
YES!!!! I'm reading queen of shadows for the first time and I am at the part where Aelin and Rowan were in Arybonns house and she was walking down the stair cases and he was holding her hand and he's like constantly like I cant help her and always fighting the urge to hug her when she's sad and angry and it just makes me so like ROWAN MAN JUST HELP HER AND BE TOGETHER ALREADY!
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Gaby
I just started Queen of Shadows and I am SO shipping them. Like, he's my kinda man and him and Celaena are so perfect together. SHIP SHIP SHIP. They are my endgame. (I'm not even halfway through QoS, please, no spoilers.) <3
Shrinidhy
Rowan and Celaena in my opinion will not work.No hate but rowan is like hundreds of years old and his immortal.Celaena however is not immortal and will age.So you think Rowan will still share his bed with Celaena even after she looks like Rowan's mother?Plus Celaena and Dorian make a cute pair when come to fighting.Dorian's power is infinite.NO hate guys.I am a total Dorian and Celaena shipper.
Mabeuf
How can you be shipping the arrogant, careless, ruthless, souls, joyless assassin with Rowan?! Aelin on the other hand...
Zoe
If I ignored the fact that they are related( distantly I know, but still) and he is 500 I'd totally ship it,but......
Celeste Rice
I did ship her with chaol for a little, but in heir of fire I didn't like him very much. Rowan, on the other hand, even at the beginning when he was acting like a jerk I really liked him, and later when he was being nicer I started really shipping them together. I think they are adorable together
October Classe
But I'm a bit...insecure about the mate thing. He was mated with Lyria...so how can he love Celaena the same way he did with her? It won't be as...strong. Because they were mates. I SO SHIPPED THEM SOOOOO HARD. I just finished the part when they kept saying, "Together..." and it makes me feel...not so good because it's like...they're...using each other? I DON'T KNOW. I JUST FOUND OUT THAT HE HAD A MATE. So...
How can he love Celaena with the same amount of PASSION as he did with the person that he was "Meant to be with"? Somebody HELP ME BECAUSE I HAVE NO IDEA.
How can he love Celaena with the same amount of PASSION as he did with the person that he was "Meant to be with"? Somebody HELP ME BECAUSE I HAVE NO IDEA.
Kate
well u should see how meany time i ship them and u should also read the a court of thorns and rose books
Zoe
YASSSSSS go ROWAELIN :)
Maxon Smith
I ship them so very much. I really do. They understand each other so much more than any other couple in the whole entire series. They are truly for each other and I hope they do happen to have at least one kiss during the last book. It's something I want a lot. I can't wait to read this book.
Smilla
I SHIP THEM SOOOO MUCH
Juliet
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Tammey
I think she'll end up with Dorian myself because she is fire and he is ice. They are Ying and yang. I think the reason Rowan hasn't committed physically to Celaena is because he is still working for Mauve. He is immortal he's had thousands of years to understand human nature and use that to get what he wants. I still think he has his own hidden agenda. He had mentioned opening the gate to save Celaena if she died but I think he will open the gate to bring back his mate.
Banana
GOD NO!!!! I love them so much!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ROWLEIN
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It's Aelin now...
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It's Aelin now...
Miki
Honey - the reason you probably 'ship' Rowan and Celaena together so much - is because Rowan, is the most decent romantic interest out of the series of lukewarm characters in this series.
But I have a strong impending feeling in my gut - she is going to end up with Chaol - because the book is certainly taking us all in that direction.
Lets hope not - ey?
But I have a strong impending feeling in my gut - she is going to end up with Chaol - because the book is certainly taking us all in that direction.
Lets hope not - ey?
Gizelle
I disagree with you completely NO ROWAN (still think on it) NO CHAOL NO DORIAN (maybe) she is good on her own but definalitly NO CHAOL
Isabel
Ohhh i soooooooooo ship aelin and rowan!!!!! If roleana dosnt happen i will CRY!!!!!
Sara Alegría
Okay... soo. A lot of people are saying that Rowan is too old, or that Aelin/Calaena has too many love interests, or that Rowan already found and lost his mate, but here's the thing...
On the account that he's too old: SO WHAT SO IS EVERY VAMPIRE IN THEIR STORIES AND NO ONE CARES THERE. Also, he doesn't look old, and the stuff that she has gone through makes her wiser than anyone her age aka making her able to be with him and be at his level.
On the account that she has many love interests: SO WHAT?! IT'S LIFE! Do you know how many guys I've had crushes on? Or thought was attractive? And I've loved 2 men in my life! And it's gonna keep going on. My mom has truly loved three men in her life and it's just part of life.
On the account that Rowan found his mate: Just because he has already found his mate doesn't mean he can't find love again. My very own mother lost my dad, the love of her life, to cancer and she has found love again. It is possible and not a sin. You're allowed to find happiness in love....
BTW to all who disagree... I was a die hard Chaol and Calaena fan from day one. I never cared about Darian... sorry lol. I was always about Chaol and even at the end of Crown of Midnight I still wanted them together. Throughout Heir of Fire too until I got to know Rowan and saw how he and Calaena together and I fell in love with what they had. I was so mad when they didn't end up together at the end of the book but I suspect it might come.. Whole point is... You're allowed to change who you ship lol.
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On the account that he's too old: SO WHAT SO IS EVERY VAMPIRE IN THEIR STORIES AND NO ONE CARES THERE. Also, he doesn't look old, and the stuff that she has gone through makes her wiser than anyone her age aka making her able to be with him and be at his level.
On the account that she has many love interests: SO WHAT?! IT'S LIFE! Do you know how many guys I've had crushes on? Or thought was attractive? And I've loved 2 men in my life! And it's gonna keep going on. My mom has truly loved three men in her life and it's just part of life.
On the account that Rowan found his mate: Just because he has already found his mate doesn't mean he can't find love again. My very own mother lost my dad, the love of her life, to cancer and she has found love again. It is possible and not a sin. You're allowed to find happiness in love....
BTW to all who disagree... I was a die hard Chaol and Calaena fan from day one. I never cared about Darian... sorry lol. I was always about Chaol and even at the end of Crown of Midnight I still wanted them together. Throughout Heir of Fire too until I got to know Rowan and saw how he and Calaena together and I fell in love with what they had. I was so mad when they didn't end up together at the end of the book but I suspect it might come.. Whole point is... You're allowed to change who you ship lol.
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The wolf
I don't ship it, firstly they are cousins secondly Rowan and her should be friends I didn't see any sexual chemistry or even romantic chemistry in Heir of Fire
Sabrina
I'm honestly kind of worried. Sarah J. Maas made it really clear at the end of book 3 that Rowan had to stay behind, and that gives Chaol time to win Aelin back. Also, I read in an interview that she really doesn't know who Aelin will end up with and I ABSOLUTELY LOVE LOVE LOVE Rowan so I really hope they end up together. I've read all of the comments and replies, and I agree with most of you. I can't wait to read the book, getting it sometime this week!!! :) Happy reading guys.
Kam Brooksmoore
ROLAENA FOREVER!
Katie
I shipped them till Lorcan mentioned the part about Aelin being mortal and Rowan being Immortal. after that to me it just felt meh. I ship Dorian and Aelin now specially after finishing the fourth book.
Vaiva
Not the only one :P
Rin
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Gloria
NO, THEY R PARABATI!
Dewi
Chaol is stupid! Rowan, i'm not so sure. Dorian, definitely friend-zoned. I'm not sure if Celaena will end up with anyone. So far, i can't see her with anyone, even Aedion or Chaol.
She may have deep feelings for Chaol, but i don't see them as a pair in the end. Maybe she'll end up with no one. who knows.
I do love Rowan and Celaena together. but as a couple? i simply don't see it.
She may have deep feelings for Chaol, but i don't see them as a pair in the end. Maybe she'll end up with no one. who knows.
I do love Rowan and Celaena together. but as a couple? i simply don't see it.
Rachel
I absolutely ship them so much!!!!!
Yumemi
ROWAN FTW!!!! BUT IF NOT DORIAN!!
Courtney
My problem is I love them all: Chaol, Dorian, Aedion, and Rowan...I really like all 4 of them. I truly want it to be Chaol, but I just don't see it happening anymore. Sigh. I like Rowan, but I see him more as an old mentor/uncle type. I love Dorian too, plus there would be the ice and fire mixture with their magic, but I just don't know....
On a side note, am I the only one who thinks it's annoying that Celaena got so pissed at Chaol for not being honest with her about Nehemia...but at the same time she wasn't being honest with him the whole time about her true identity and who he was really falling in love with? I feel like trying to kill Chaol after Nehemia's death was an insane over-reaction. I mean seriously? I can understand her being upset, but trying to kill him? I don't know that seemed like kind of a stretch to me...but alas, what's done is done. Can't wait for the next book to see where this goes! :) :)
On a side note, am I the only one who thinks it's annoying that Celaena got so pissed at Chaol for not being honest with her about Nehemia...but at the same time she wasn't being honest with him the whole time about her true identity and who he was really falling in love with? I feel like trying to kill Chaol after Nehemia's death was an insane over-reaction. I mean seriously? I can understand her being upset, but trying to kill him? I don't know that seemed like kind of a stretch to me...but alas, what's done is done. Can't wait for the next book to see where this goes! :) :)
Lacey
I was hoping someone else felt the same way I did. I so ship Rowan and Celeana.
Anna DeMonge
Oh God. I ship them together and will continue to ship them together until the day I die.
Bella Jean
I was literally screaming SHIP SHIP SHIP in my head the whole time Rowan and Celaena were together. They are absolutely perfect for each other, but based on the way the author is trying to stir us away from the Rowaena path (Celaena repeatedly telling us how she thinks of Rowan in a completely unromantic way), I'm thinking it's not possible. But... that doesn't stop us from shipping them anyways eh? Although a go-solo ending would also be a pretty cool deal to me too ;)
Mimi
I think that celaena will be with chaol again
Amy
Rowan will happily die and so will Chaol, giving Celaena the only option of Dorian :). (I ship Celaena and Dorian if you already couldn't tell. Rowan isn't even an option in my opinion)
Danica Abeln
I ship them sooooo hard! While Originally Dorian and Chaol seemed alright. Rowan truly understands her where the other two never could. Therefore, when it comes down to it, Rowan is perfect for her while the other two make fantastic friends.
Emily Kelsall
Despite Chaol being a bit of an idiot in Heir of Fire, he and Celaena are still my OTP. But someone needs to end up with Manon, and I think she and Rowan could make a great match! Unless Maas decided to throw us all for a loop and have Celaena and Manon rule the world in badassed lesbian glory ;)
Agni
Ok, im i the only one that does not think Celaena and Rowan should not end up together. Yes i like him. I like him. a lot. But not as her lover but as her freind. The two of thembshare a bond much stronger than love. He has sworn to protect her not because he will eventually fall for her for her beauty but because he belives in her and what she can do, she inspires him to be better. He is her follower, her protector not someone that she will end up with!!!
And its not just that. If Celaena end up falling for Rowan as well it becomes to much. Firstly there was Sam. Then there was the prince and Chaol then just Chaol. And now what Rowan. Celaena can not fall in love with every man in the series!!!!!!!!-!!!
And then ther is Rowan. He is a fae and he was already married and even thought his wife and child is dead he still even now loves hes. Her memory still hunds him and he would never betray her like that.
There is now version in the book that i see each other as a couple. Yes they will always share a bond of brotherhood but just that.
I belive Celaena will end up with Chaol. He loves her. He was ready to sacrifice himself for her and in the Heir of fire he did everything he could to protect her people, her cousin- even thought he didn't like himm.
And its not just that. If Celaena end up falling for Rowan as well it becomes to much. Firstly there was Sam. Then there was the prince and Chaol then just Chaol. And now what Rowan. Celaena can not fall in love with every man in the series!!!!!!!!-!!!
And then ther is Rowan. He is a fae and he was already married and even thought his wife and child is dead he still even now loves hes. Her memory still hunds him and he would never betray her like that.
There is now version in the book that i see each other as a couple. Yes they will always share a bond of brotherhood but just that.
I belive Celaena will end up with Chaol. He loves her. He was ready to sacrifice himself for her and in the Heir of fire he did everything he could to protect her people, her cousin- even thought he didn't like himm.
Jessa
I SHIP THEM SO FREAKING HARD. I don't think its going to happen though because of the amount of times in HoF when Celaena says she views him only as a friend.... it makes me sad.... if only Sam was still alive, he's the only other person who i love with her
Monique
I SHIP IT LIKE CRAZY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
sas
Um, welllll...they're kinda related? Even if it is distant. But actually, yeah, I do ship them.
Danae
same, i totally do
Joeille
I agree with you- I ship them sooooo hard!!! I never honestly like Chaol that much- and his POV's in Heir of Fire made me dislike him even more, especially the way he didn't accept the Aelin part of Caleana. At first, I shipped her with Dorian, but now I love Dorian with Sorcha, and I hope him and Aelin stay good friends.
I love love love Rowan! He's so similar, but different at the same time (don't ask me how that makes sense) to Aelin, and I think they just work together really well! Apparenlt, there's going to be a lot of Rowan POVs in Queen of Shadows, so I am sooooo excited to see more of him!
I love love love Rowan! He's so similar, but different at the same time (don't ask me how that makes sense) to Aelin, and I think they just work together really well! Apparenlt, there's going to be a lot of Rowan POVs in Queen of Shadows, so I am sooooo excited to see more of him!
Aaron
I think that Rowan and celaena will definitely have a romantic relationship at the end , or at least I hope they will
Molly Surette
Nope. Rowan is the best.
At first I loved Chaol but as the series progressed I realized that they actually don't make that much sense together. I think their destined for different things and it might just be me but I don't think their relationship can realistically pick up where it left off. He obviously doesn't accept the Aelin part of her and I thinks that while being away from him she has kind of grown into a different person, as has he.
Rowan is a way better match for her. They understand each other on a much deeper level and have the strongest relationship in the whole book. Plus it felt like -through out the story- little hints that there might be a bit more to his feelings for her were being dropped. For example when he was so serious about her not dating one of his cadre.
At first I loved Chaol but as the series progressed I realized that they actually don't make that much sense together. I think their destined for different things and it might just be me but I don't think their relationship can realistically pick up where it left off. He obviously doesn't accept the Aelin part of her and I thinks that while being away from him she has kind of grown into a different person, as has he.
Rowan is a way better match for her. They understand each other on a much deeper level and have the strongest relationship in the whole book. Plus it felt like -through out the story- little hints that there might be a bit more to his feelings for her were being dropped. For example when he was so serious about her not dating one of his cadre.
Imani
YESSSSS Celaena and Rowan forever
Hannah
THEY BELONG TOGETHER!!!! ROWAN AND CALAENA 4-EVA!
Etawesome123
no i ship them for liifee
Cookie
YAYYAYAY im not the only one OHHH cant wait to see where their relationship is headed!!! :D
Niamh Cronin
I think that Chaol and Sam are similar. They were both trying to hide their feelings by being mean to Caleana. In the end she picked Chaol over Dorian.She might have picked him because he reminded her of Sam. I think that Dorian isn't right for Caleana and I didn't really like him at the start of the book!! Also it would kinda freak me out if Caleana went out with Rowan, but I really want him to come and help her in the next book!
Tiffany
No, I shipped them together when Rowan took care of Celaena after she got hurt. I stopped when he said that all fae have a soul mate and since his died.......Also Celaena hints that her soul mate is Chaol. -_- Although I did like the part when Rowan turned into a white tailed hawk and followed her ship at the end of the book. Even though I know it's not likely, I want them to meet up again in book 4. Not at the end, more like in the middle so their relationship can continue to develop. Everyone has more than one soul mate.
Abigail Smith
i really think that celaena and rowan should get together especially after Choal
Leonie
OMG even though Rowan is like 200 years her senior I totally ship them. They are so cute together and they can be an awesome kickass fae couple!
Shawna
You are definitely not the only one. My ship. <3
Misty
Rowan and Celaena for the WIN!! woot woot!! :)
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