The Midnight Readers Podcast

Iron Flame: Chapters 1-16 | Violet's Broken Trust and Varrish's Rise

Hey readers! In episode 1 of Iron Flame, we begin to see the consequences of the characters actions. Not only does the truth of the venin hang over the heads of those involved at Resson, but Violet wrestles with keeping the secrets she is now being entrusted with. Or is she? Xaden doesn’t seem too keen on letting her in… Can we blame him? Plus, major players step into the ring in the form of Colonel Aetos and Vice Commandant Varrish. If only Tairn could just eat all of their enemies. Join us for this week’s discussion!

Fourth Wing: Chapters 31-39 | Loyalty, Lies, and Liam's Last Moments at Resson

As we get into this week’s episode, we’re starting to notice a theme…Yarros cares a LOT about trust and loyalty. And this one’s a doozy - who can we trust? And what happens when those we love keep things from us or turn against us? Thus begins the ongoing war of secrets in the Empyrean series. This week we discuss signets, hierarchies, and love lost. And yeah, this one still hurts. May his soul be commended to Malek.

Fourth Wing: Chapters 22-30 | Steamy Sparring Matches and Unknown Signets

Hey readers! Hang in there. This episode is a doozy. We may have gone off the rails this time. Ton of theories come tumbling out about all the ways Violet and Xaden's lives have become intertwined. We could discuss theories for days. Are the gods part of this? Was the romance part of Sgaeyl and Tairn's master plan? Could Xaden's father possibly be a barracks baby? We've got crack theories galore. Let's discuss! 

Fourth Wing: Chapters 8-21 | Tairn Has Entered The Chat

One girl, two dragons, and an academy full of enemies. Survive the Gauntlet? Check. Live to see the next sparring session? Check. Bond with a legendary war dragon? Also check! Sleep? Absolutely not. And it's all just barely begun! Join us this week to discuss.

Fourth Wing: Chapters 1-7 | Meeting Violet Sorrengail & Entering Basgiath War College

Welcome back readers! We're finally on to the Empyrean series. We love these books and they are so dear to us as friends - and boy, do we have a lot to say about them. Join us for an exploration of dragons, signets, and some questionable discussions about Jack Barlow. We had so much to say we cut this episode in 2! WARNING: We discuss Fourth Wing at length and mention Iron Flame spoilers in this episode. Beware the warning or get burned!

Season 2 Trailer | Exploring the Empyrean Series!

🔥Welcome to Season 2 of The Midnight Readers Podcast! 🔥 After diving deep into the Zodiac Academy series, we’re turning our focus to Rebecca Yarros’ Empyrean series—Fourth Wing, Iron Flame, and Onyx Storm. Expect passionate reactions, in-depth discussions, and wild theories about this thrilling world of dragons, war, and rebellion!
 
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Zodiac Academy: Restless Stars Part 5

Alas, the finale has arrived. For our last episode, we’re discussing quite a number of brand new tricks. The twins and their cadre have joined the last battle and we were on the edge of our seats at every turn! We got clay soldiers, fire tornadoes, bone rituals, and unreasonably powerful tiny dragons. But will we get final goodbyes for our favorite characters? Will Lionel meet his satisfying end? Did we get confirmation that Washer has a GYAT? WHERE THE F IS LYRA? Join us as we discuss the final chapters of the Zodiac Academy!

Zodiac Academy: Restless Stars Part 4

Welcome back folks! We’re closing in on the end. It’s bittersweet! In this episode some unexpected allies join the cause and many of the plans we had no clue about come to fruition. We loved discussing the beginning of the war (battle… singular?) and all the preparations! Some gifts are given, and protagonists say their potential goodbyes to their loved ones. But, sadly, so many things have yet to be explained. For example, we’re questioning...Where’s Lyra??? And what is that diamond for? There’s a lot of things left unturned. Join us on this episode of the second to last episode of Zodiac Academy!

Zodiac Academy: Restless Stars Part 3

This week on the Midnight Readers Pod, we discuss some of our favorite topics around here: love, destruction of our enemies, dizzying acid trips in a muggy swamp, and embarrassing moments between siblings. This is Zodiac Academy, and it's still going strong. While there's some problems with the narrative end of this series, we are thrilled to see our protags get some wins (finally), even if they're a little unrealistic. We're also shocked to be learning things this late in the game. Despite Clyde's late arrival, he's not going out with a bang just yet. Join us this week as we discuss the somewhat anticlimactic lead up to the finale and reflect on some of our favorite characters.

Zodiac Academy: Restless Stars Part 2

In the second episode of Restless Stars, our protagonists work together to find the missing stones. The journey leads us to a mysterious mountain with various side quests, followed by a revival of Gabriel's sanity and just in time for a major battle at the The Ugly Dragon's jade palace. This is a fun section - but we're left with just as many questions as before. What's up with Lyra? And will Caleth ever be a thing? Seleb? Calseth? Join us on this week's episode!