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We’re continuing our chapter-by-chapter deep dive into Threshing Day by Rebecca Yarros, and this time we're looking at Dain Aetos’s Threshing Day. And honestly, the more we learn about Dain, the more questions we have… but perhaps the biggest mystery isn't Dain himself. It's his father.

From Colonel Aetos keeping a suspiciously close eye on his son, to his strange reaction to the marked ones, we're questioning everything. Does he genuinely want to protect Dain, or is there something much more sinister going on? We're also digging into Dain's missing mother. Why did she leave? Was she co...

We’re continuing our chapter-by-chapter deep dive into Threshing Day by Rebecca Yarros, and this time it’s Garrick Tavis’s turn. And there is A LOT going on in this chapter. Especially when it comes to his dragon, Chradh. A brown Scorpiontail, supposedly just 27 years old, with no recorded riders… but we already know those records aren't telling us the whole truth. So, how old is Chradh really?

But Chradh isn't the only mystery. We're also digging into Garrick's family history, his mysterious first and third chances at life, the whereabouts of his mother, and the possibility that his...

We’re continuing our chapter-by-chapter deep dive into Threshing Day by Rebecca Yarros, and this time we’re stepping into Xaden Riorson’s Threshing Day.

And WOW… this chapter gives us a LOT to unpack. From Sgaeyl’s history and her mysterious warnings, to Alic Baran, Molvic, Kaori, Melgren’s signet, the Riorson family history, and some VERY suspicious details about what Xaden may have been destined for long before he met Violet.

Why does Sgaeyl have a warning not to be approached under ANY circumstances? Did Lilith really manipulate the weather during Threshing?What is Molvic doing...

We’re continuing our chapter-by-chapter deep dive into Threshing Day by Rebecca Yarros, and this time we’re stepping into Mira Sorrengail’s POV.And just like Brennan’s chapter, Mira’s Threshing Day is packed with details that might be MUCH more important than they first appear.We’re breaking down everything we noticed between the lines, from Teine, the mysterious green Clubtail, to Mira’s complicated relationship with her family, the history of the Sorrengails, and some very interesting clues about what could be coming next.

Does Teine really have no previous bonded riders?
Could Mira’s willing...

We’re back with another chapter-by-chapter deep dive into Threshing Day by Rebecca Yarros, and this time we’re stepping into Brennan Sorrengail’s POV. And honestly… this chapter gave us A LOT to talk about.

We’re also taking a closer look at:

Asher’s incredible amount of foreshadowing Could Asher have been using a signet or some kind of magic?What does Asher’s silver hair mean?Why does Asher seem to know Brennan will become a rider?What is the connection between Zinhal and the orange dragons?Marbh, “Zinhal’s Chosen”?What does it mean to accept Zi...

WE STARTED ANALYSING THRESHING DAY!

It’s finally time to dive into Threshing Day by Rebecca Yarros! We’re starting a brand-new chapter-by-chapter series, and for our first episode, we’re looking at the introduction: Trial by Fire.

As always, we’re not just reading the story, we’re looking at everything between the lines. We’re breaking down our biggest takeaways, the details that caught our attention, the clues Rebecca Yarros may have hidden in the introduction, and all the little things that could become important later in the Empyrean sag...

We’re back with another episode of our “Convince Me to Read” series! This time, Sian has a new challenge: Convince JC to read "Crescent City by Sarah J. Maas", starting with the first book, House of Earth and Blood.

So, for the very first time, Sian is going to introduce him to the world of Crescent City. She’ll show him the book, read the blurb, introduce some of the characters, and give him a taste of the story, all without spoilers.

But the real question is… Will Sian actually manage to convince him to read it? Y...

We’re taking Rise of the Wingleader, the official board game inspired by the Fourth Wing and Empyrean series, for a spin and we’re doing it with ZERO preparation!In this episode, we’re going to:

Unbox the game and show you everything inside
Take a closer look at the artwork and components
Go through how to play
Play our very first game without practising or rehearsing
And give you our completely honest and unfiltered reactions along the way!No rehearsed opinions.

No pretending we know what we’re doing. Just JC and S...

Next week, Threshing Day is finally here, and we’ve already got some HOT theories about what we could find inside! We know the book will contain 13 stories from the Empyrean saga.
So far, 9 stories have been confirmed, while one mysterious quote has been released without confirmation of which story it belongs to… And that leaves us with a LOT of questions.

In this episode, we’re putting together everything we currently know about the book, the stories that have been confirmed, the mystery quote, the characters we could hear from, and of course, our predictions for what m...

We’ve spent a LOT of time diving into the Empyrean series chapter by chapter, looking at the characters, the world, the clues, the foreshadowing, and all those tiny details Rebecca Yarros has left along the way. But now it’s time to take a step back and ask the biggest question of all… How is this saga actually going to end?

Rebecca Yarros doesn’t just throw things into her books for no reason. So in this episode, we’re putting everything we’ve noticed under the microscope and looking at the bigger picture. We’ll explore the patterns t...

Welcome back to Faithfully Fantasy, the husband and wife podcast talking all things fantasy fiction! We’re kicking off a brand-new season with a deep dive into the latest theories surrounding Rebecca Yarros’ Empyrean series. After finishing our chapter-by-chapter deep dives, going through your comments, following the latest news, and connecting some VERY suspicious dots… we have some new theories to share. And some of them have us seriously questioning what could be coming next…

🐉 What could Andarna's true role be?
👀 Is something going on with Ridoc?
🧐 Why does Devera seem so suspicious?
🔥 What is really going on with...

Welcome back to Faithfully Fantasy, the husband and wife podcast talking all things fantasy fiction!We’re kicking off a brand-new season with a deep dive into the latest theories surrounding Rebecca Yarros’ Empyrean series. After finishing our chapter-by-chapter deep dives, going through your comments, following the latest news, and connecting some VERY suspicious dots… we have some new theories to share. And some of them have us seriously questioning what could be coming next…🐉 What could Andarna's true role be?👀 Is something going on with Ridoc?🧐 Why does Devera seem so suspicious?🔥 What is really going on with Trissa and Arethia?✉️ Could...

We’ve reached the end of The Strength of the Few, and for our final episode of the season we’re going LIVE to break down the biggest twists, wildest theories, and most unhinged moments of the entire book. From world‑shattering reveals to multiversal madness, this finale had us screaming, spiralling, and questioning everything we thought we knew about the Hierarchy Saga.In this special episode, we dive into:The Hot Topics of the Few, including the explosive worldbuilding across three realms, the morally grey character arcs, the political and philosophical themes behind the Hierarchy, and whether the pacing was ge...

📚 The Strength of the Few — Episode 7 (Chapters 67–80) FINALÉWe’ve reached the end of The Strength of the Few, and these final chapters did not hold back. Between brutal deaths, impossible choices, returning ghosts, collapsing bridges, and Vis stepping into a role we absolutely were not ready for… this finale left us screaming, grieving, and begging for Book 3 immediately.In this episode, we break down Chapters 67–80 and all the moments that shattered us, shocked us, or made us yell “HOW DID WE FALL FOR THIS TWIST AGAIN?!”Here’s what we get into:Our Confirmed, Cursed, or Completely Unhinged theories, including L‑Vis’s sh...

This week’s chapters were absolutely wild. Between acid rivers, world‑traveling iunctii, political chaos, and one very good dog, we had a lot to scream about. In this episode, we break down Chapters 53–66 and all the reveals that had us yelling “WHAT?!” at the book.Here’s what we get into:Our Confirmed, Cursed, or Completely Unhinged theories, including the princeps ceding to Ka, Ahmose’s tragic death, Vis’s father showing up in Luceum, and what that means for the timeline.How we’re feeling about the book, from the realms finally connecting in meaningful ways to Luceum delivering some of...

This week’s chapters were absolutely unhinged in the best way. Between hospital‑wing surprises, world‑hopping revelations, heartbreaking backstories, and Veridius casually rewriting everything we thought we knew, this section had us screaming, theorising, and clutching our books like our lives depended on it.In this episode, we dive into:Our Confirmed, Cursed, or Completely Unhinged theories, including Relucia’s devastating Sapper past, Ostius’s world‑traveling chaos, and Vis finally getting answers from Veridius.How we’re feeling about the book, from Luceum becoming a new emotional comfort realm to the roller‑coaster pacing that keeps flipping our favourite worlds...

This week’s chapters were absolute chaos in the best possible way. Between pyramid nightmares, chariot races, secret prisons, and Vis accidentally channeling the King’s Champion, we had a lot to scream about. In this episode, we break down Chapters 25–37 and all the moments that left us confused, emotional, or fully unhinged.Here’s what we get into:Our Confirmed, Cursed, or Completely Unhinged theories, including Vis’s pyramid disaster and whether he’s destined to become the new King’s Champion in L.How we’re feeling about the book, from being hooked on Res, obsessed with O, and finally intr...

Rebecca Yarros has officially announced a new book in the Empyrean series, coming September 29th, and we are losing our minds. In this episode, we break down what this could mean for the saga, the fandom, and all the theories we’ve been cooking since Onyx Storm left us emotionally unwell.To celebrate the announcement, we’re also turning to the Divine Rots to help us answer some of the biggest, wildest, most unhinged questions of the entire series. Will they give us clarity? Probably not. Will we get anything right? Doubtful.But will you have a good time? Absolutely.Join...

This week’s read‑along takes us deep into the chaos of The Strength of the Few, and Vis is somehow juggling trauma, politics, murder attempts, duels, and multiverse logistics like it’s a normal Tuesday. In this episode, we break down Chapters 14–24 and all the wild moments that had us screaming, theorising, and questioning every single character’s life choices.Here’s what we get into:Lanistia’s chilling confession about her blackout attack and the ominous phrase she remembers from the ruins.Emissa’s emotional reveal about why she stabbed Vis during the Iudicium and the dangerous favour she offers now.V...

📚 Season 7 Premiere — The Strength of the Few (Chapters 1–13)We’re back, and Season 7 is officially here. This time we’re diving straight into Book 2 of the Hierarchy Saga, The Strength of the Few, and picking up right where Vis left us, traumatised, determined, and already in trouble.In this first episode of the season, we talk about:How we feel about the book so farFirst impressions, early shocks, and the vibes this sequel is giving us.Lucian’s whole aestheticWhy it giving us ancient‑Egypt energy and what that might mean for the worldbuilding.Ka’s identityOur theory that Ka might be someone...

Welcome to Random Book Review, the chaotic little series where we go hunting for hidden gems. I pick a completely random book, commit to reading the whole thing, and then come here to give you the good, the bad, and the honest truth.This week’s pick is *Dragon Shifter’s Mates by Eva Chase*.You’ll get a spoiler‑free summary so you can decide whether you want to dive in yourself and come back with your own conclusions. And if you have read it already, I want to hear everything, your thoughts, your rants, your favourite moments. Drop them in...

We made it. After weeks of conspiracies, heartbreak, political chaos, Labyrinth nightmares, and more theories than Vis has secrets, we’ve reached the Season 6 finale of our read‑along journey through The Will of the Many. This book has taken us everywhere, emotionally, mentally, and now it’s time to lock in our final thoughts before the long wait for Book 2.In this grand finale, we’re breaking down:🔒 Theory LockdownOur final, official, no‑take‑backs theories for the saga. Who’s playing who? What’s really going on with the Will? 🏛️ The Empire in RuinsA last look at how The Will of the Many res...

📚 The Will of the Many Read‑Along — Chapters 62–End of SeasonIt’s our final read‑along episode of the season, and we’re going out with a chaotic, theory‑packed bang. This week we dive into Chapters 62 to the end and tackle some of the biggest questions yet:What did Veridius offer Eidhin to betray VisClones, copies, echoes… how does this realm actually workWho would be the perfect director for a future adaptationWe wrap up our last discussion before shifting gears next week into a full therapy session dedicated to all our theories for the next book in the saga.If you’ve been read...

📚 The Will of the Many Read‑Along : Chapters 48–61This week takes us through one of the most intense arcs so far: Vis facing the Labyrinth, returning to Suus, getting dragged deeper into Relucia’s schemes, and juggling politics, trauma, and teenage chaos all at once. We cover the biggest moments, from the Festival of Pletuna to the Suus trip, the cave confession with Emissa, the senators’ secret meeting, and Vis’s move into Class Three as the Iudicium approaches.We also share:Our MVP of the weekFavourite momentsWhat we’re struggling withOur predictions for what’s coming nextIf you’re reading along, tell...

📚 The Will of the Many Read‑Along — Chapters 36–47
The mysteries keep stacking, the tension keeps rising, and this week even Sian couldn’t resist jumping into the speculation pit. In this episode, we explore Chapters 36–47, a section packed with reveals, uneasy alliances, and those subtle details you only catch on a re‑read, exactly the kind of insight Sian brings to the table this time.We also take a breather from the chaos of the Academy with a few personal questions designed to dodge the sappers… though whether we succeeded is up for debate. It gets delightfully unhinged.And at the very end o...

📚 The Will of the Many Read‑Along — Chapters 24–35We’re deep into the story now, and this week’s section delivers tension, reveals, and enough character intrigue to keep us theorising for days. In this episode, we break down Chapters 24–35 and all the moments that had us pausing, gasping, or scribbling notes like we’re already in the Academy ourselves.We crown our MVP of the week, the character who absolutely stole the show in this stretch of chapters.We introduce a brand‑new segment where we dig into the hidden meanings and secret messages behind certain character names. Is Islington being cle...

📚 The Will of the Many Read‑Along — Chapters 11–23Our journey through The Will of the Many continues, and this week marks our final stretch before entering the Academy. JC is practically vibrating with excitement, Sian is counting the minutes until we get there, and the book… well, the book is not making it easy to stay calm.In this episode, we dig into Chapters 11–23 and share how we’re feeling about the story so far, what’s clicking, what’s confusing, and the moments that genuinely made us stop and stare at the page. There’s that speech that left us thinking about pow...

📚 The Will of the Many Read Along — Chapters 1–10Our read along era has officially begun. In this episode, JC and Sian dive into Chapters 1–10 of The Will of the Many and unpack all the chaos, curiosity, and character driven intrigue that James Islington throws at us right from the start.We’re sharing our first reactions, the moments that hooked us, the things we’re still wrestling with, and of course, our early favourites (yes, we’re already emotionally attached). Expect plenty of theories and wild speculation, including:Viridius & Vis: Their dynamic has us side‑eyeing Ulciscor’s motives and wondering what’s re...

Kicking off a brand new segment, JC and Sian dive into the ultimate literary showdown. In this premiere of Convince Me to Read, Sian steps into the spotlight armed with passion, persuasion, and a spoiler free arsenal of reasons why The Will of the Many by James Islington deserves a place in Juan’s 2026 reading lineup.She’ll break down what makes this book her standout favourite of the year, world building, themes, characters, vibes, all without giving away a single twist. Meanwhile, JC listens, questions, and judges whether the hype is real enough to earn the coveted spot as the...

📜 100 Years of Fantasy: The Books That Built Our Worlds 📜
Fantasy hasn't always looked the way it does today. From the early foundations of high magic to the gritty, epic sagas that dominate our bookshelves now, the genre has undergone an incredible transformation. In this episode, we’re taking a journey through 100 years of the stories that keep us dreaming!We’re diving into the history of the genre to see how the classics opened the doors for the modern bestsellers we love. In this episode, we cover:🗺️ The Door Openers: We look at the iconic titles that paved the way for the mas...

In today's episode, we’re stepping away from our usual deep dives to explore the cosmic mystery of Madeleine L'Engle's A Wrinkle in Time.
Whether you're a lifelong fan of the book or a Stranger Things enthusiast looking for the "source code," we’ve got you covered. In this episode, we break down:📖 The Story Summary: A complete breakdown of the book's plot (⚠️ Warning: Spoilers included!).👤 The Parallelism: We compare the striking similarities between the book and Stranger Things. How do the characters and dimensions mirror each other?📺 Stranger Things Finale: We discuss the connections to the end of the show (⚠️ Warn...

THE SEASON 5 GRAND FINALE: Brimstone Theory Lockdown This is it, the moment we’ve been building toward all season. We are officially locking in our final theories and closing the book on our Brimstone journey. It’s been an incredible ride of revelations, near misses, and mind blowing twists!In this grand finale, we are breaking down:🔒 Theory Lockdown: We are putting our final stamps on the biggest mysteries of the saga. Who is staying? Who is going? And what are the gods actually planning?🌍 The Journey’s End: A final look at how Brimstone has reshaped the world of the story an...

Brimstone: THE FINALE
We have officially finished the book! The gloves are off, the secrets are out, and we are diving into the explosive conclusion of Brimstone. Since we’ve reached the end, there is no more need for caution, we are talking full spoilers for everything!In this finale episode, we break down:🏁 The Final Verdict: How do we feel about Brimstone now that the dust has settled?⭐ The Final MVP: Who was our absolute favorite character in these concluding chapters?🤝 Art of the Deal: Saeris and her... questionable deal-making skills. Is this just who she is, or will she f...

⚡ Brimstone Read-Along: Chapters 32–43 Reactions & Theories! ⚡We are deep in the action now! As we cover Chapters 32 through 43 of Brimstone, major secrets are being revealed, and the true power of several key players is coming to light.In this episode, we tackle:💔 Enemies to Lovers? We predicted a romance between Lloreth and Iseabail, but it's not looking good! Are we wrong, or could this be the ultimate slow burn enemies to lovers story?⭐ Character of the Week: Who stole the spotlight and became our favorite character in this section?🤫 The Hazrax's Chosen: The Hazrax have spoken to only three people in a millennium...

⚡ Brimstone Read-Along: Chapters 21–32 Reactions & Theories! ⚡
The plot is thickening fast in Brimstone! We are powering through Chapters 21 to 32, enjoying every twist and turn of this journey.In this episode, we look back and look forward:✔️ Hits and Misses: We discuss where our early theories from the read-along turned out to be right and, of course, where we were delightfully wrong!🔮 New Theories: Despite all the revelations, we still have burning questions! We dive into new theories about what is still to come in the remaining chapters of Brimstone and what might happen in the next book.The Journey Continues: We are fully...

We are deep into the next section of Brimstone and the journey is heating up! We're still giving our immediate reactions, building theories, and enjoying the ride without knowing how it ends!In this episode, we tackle new mysteries and characters:🧪 Vorath's True Nature: Is Vorath truly an Alchemist, or is there something more to his skills?⭐ Character Spotlight: Who was your favorite character this week, and why?👹 New Threats: What other kinds of demons or creatures can we expect to see later in the saga?We're loving this journey! Are you following the story with us? Let us know your fav...

Welcome back! The Faithfully Fantasy Podcast is officially kicking off Season 5 with our very first BRIMSTONE Read-Along! 🎉We are diving into the next chapter of the Quicksilver Saga! This season, we've switched things up: we're doing a Read-Along so you can join us without the pressure of reading the whole book at once. Just listen, enjoy the conversation, and discover the story with us!📖 Brimstone Read-Along: Prologue - Chapter 10In our highly anticipated first episode, we break down the Brimstone Prologue through Chapter 10.No Full Book Spoilers Ahead! We haven't read the whole book yet, so we're all discovering the twists...

This is the one you've been waiting for: our SEASON FINALE! Join us as we officially close out our Quicksilver deep dive with a special episode compacting all the biggest theories from the entire season!Get a complete, high speed Quicksilver plot breakdown, a final word on the major mysteries, and a look at the future before the release of BRIMSTONE!This officially closes our journey through Quicksilver! As Brimstone releases next week, we are taking a short break.Exciting News: Stay tuned to our social media! We have major changes and exciting announcements coming for Season Five of Faithfully...

We’re closing our Quicksilver deep dive with the Kingfisher POV chapters, the most revealing, emotional, and lore heavy part of the book! This episode bridges everything we’ve learned so far and sets the stage for Brimstone, the next book in Callie Hart’s Brimstone🔥If you’re obsessed with fantasy worlds, hidden lore, and deep character analysis, you’re in the right place.💥 What We Discuss in This Episode🤔 Fisher’s Past Self: 400 years ago, he was completely different. Could the rune on his neck be the cause?🐉 Hidden Dragons: Are the Fae of the Ajun Sky secretly guarding the last dragon...

The GRAND FINALE of our Quicksilver Deep Dive is here! ⚡Welcome back to the Faithfully Fantasy Podcast as we close the book on Quicksilver with an epic analysis of Chapters 43–45! All the pieces crash together in a spectacular conclusion, but the theories are just beginning! Next week, we dive into the Kingfisher POV before starting the next book: BRIMSTONE!
The Epic Conclusion: 🏛️ The God Conspiracy: More incredible hints suggesting that Malcolm, Belikon, and Madra are not just powerful figures but are actually GODS! We dissect every clue.📚 Saga Name Clues: We theorize whether a subtle moment in the finale contains hid...