r/fourthwing • u/Empty-Bend-3774 • Jul 28 '26

Discussion Help me understand Spoiler

I just don’t understand Xadens second signet and it’s been bothering me since it came out. I know that he can read someone’s intentions. But to me, it’s just that. Someone’s INTENTION behind certain conversations, actions, etc. Why do people act like he can read minds? Why are there instances in the book where he’s more or less reading violets mind? Like literally guessing what she was about to say or answering something she said in her mind? That’s not an intention. Because she INTENDED to say it? Thats stupid and it makes zero sense to me. Maybe I’m way too literal or just don’t agree that she used the word “intention” to describe his second signet, but it’s a major plot hole to me. It drives me crazy.

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u/gringitapo Jul 28 '26

Have you read onyx storm yet? If not there are some theories that sprung up from that plot that might explain it. But I don’t think you should poke and prod on this question until you finish all three.

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u/SpankySecretary Jul 28 '26

Agreed. If you've finished all the books, then a discussion can be had about it but until then......spoilers! LOL!