The Midnight Readers Podcast

Breaking Dawn: Chapters 26-33 | The Cullens' Worst Holiday Plans Ever

Hey readers! This week’s episode is the beginning of the end - after Irina tattles on the Cullens about their sudden acquisition of a vampire child, chaos breaks loose. Alice’s disappearance sends waves through the family and the wolves as the rest of the Cullens start to prepare for the arrival of the Volturi.
The only solution? Other vamps ofc! Possibly the best part of Breaking Dawn is getting to meet all the different vamps willing to come to Carlisle’s aid. Plus, Bella gets to play sneaky games on the side as Alice leaves her clues on what to do.
Join us this week and let us know your thoughts!
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Breaking Dawn: Chapters 19-25 | Bella Wakes Up an Immortal Mother

Hey readers! This week’s episode is all over the place - this section of Breaking Dawn, despite being the fourth book in the series, is not full of much action. However, we do finally get to read about sparkly Bella and her little devil spawn!
Welcome to the world, Renesmee Cullen. Everyone is absolutely enthralled with the new baby (one particular wolf in particular!). She’s growing like a weed, too. Also, things are starting to work out between the wolf packs.
Any thoughts on Bella as a new mom? We can’t wait to hear your comments! Join the discussion.
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Breaking Dawn: Chapters 8-18 | Jacob Black and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad...Happy Ending

Hey readers! Welcome back to our discussion of Breaking Dawn, this week featuring the devil spawn herself - little Renesmee Cullen, born into the world despite all of the obstacles keeping her from doing so, AKA her mother’s humanity, her own father, and an entire wolf pack.
Nope, she ripped her way right onto the pages with more horror than we ever could’ve foreseen in this romantic tale. Did we mention it was awful? This entire section is also from the perspective of Jacob Black, beloved and beloathed by fans alike.
He’s separated himself from the Uley pack. Will he ever get his.. happy ending? I think we all have different definitions of that.. Join us this week as we discuss! We'd love to hear your thoughts.
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Breaking Dawn: Chapters 1-7 | Why You Shouldn't Lend Your Bed To a Vampire

Hey readers! We’re back this week with the beginning of Breaking Dawn, the last book in the series. We’ve finally reached the beautiful wedding that Edward’s been waiting for - and the honeymoon of Bella’s dreams. Literally, at some points in the book.
Despite Jacob’s horror, Bella is eager to finally get Edward in a bedroom alone. Surely, nothing could go wrong, right? This is supposed to be a happy ending!
Make sure to stick around for a completely horrifying observation about the honeymoon shenanigans on Esme Island. Let us know your thoughts!
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Eclipse: Chapters 22-Epilogue | Tent Scene Temp Check — It's Giving Frostbite and Feels

This week on the Midnight Reader’s Podcast we discuss the end of the third book of the Twilight Saga, Eclipse. Admittedly, this episode is totally off the walls - we discuss werewolf physics, Jacob’s absolutely insane behavior during the tent scene, and… are we actually liking Edward in this section?
Forgive us for the absolute insanity of it all, but maybe he’s okay half the time. Plus, Jacob and Bella share a kiss as the final battle between Edward, Victoria, and Seth comes to an end. Bella, what the hell are you doing, loca? We also get a final ultimatum from the Volturi, setting us up for Bella’s transformation in the coming book.
Join us this week and let's discuss the crazy mess that is Twilight. Let us know your thoughts.
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Eclipse: Chapters 17-21 | Bella Soaks in Her Guilt

In this week's episode of our Eclipse reread, graduation is finally over, and Alice throws a party that literally no one asked for. Jacob shows up with a borderline manipulative "please pick me" gift, and the baby vampire army decides it's time to make their move against the Cullens. 
The wolves and the Cullens team up but decide to leave Bella out of the fight. But that's not going to stop her desperate attempt to get some action of her own. She is down bad and has Edward clutching his pearls and clinging to his eighteenth century morality.
It's awkward. It's thirsty, and it's exactly the kind of chaotic scene that breeds some of our most unhinged thoughts. Is there a possible loophole for Bella and Edward? Haha. Maybe. Join us as we break down the cringe, the chemistry, and in hilarious commentary. Let us know your thoughts.
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Eclipse: Chapters 12-16 | Jacob Shoots His Shot, Bella Punches Back

In this week's Eclipse reread, it's finally graduation, and you only graduate from high school for the first time once! And while that may be true, Bella is literally just trying to survive the world's most exhausting love triangle. I mean it's got more red flags, mixed signals, and emotional damage than a breakup playlist.
Edward is flipflopping between controlling and understanding. Jacob's still delusional and pushy, and Bella's not only caught in the middle, she's making it worse with her stupidity. Did she really have to tell Edward her theories at graduation? And Charlie, sigh, we are so disappointed in you.
Join us as we unpack possessive boyfriends, bad boundaries, and peak Twilight chaos. We'd love to hear your thoughts, so let us know what you think.
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Eclipse: Chapters 6-11 | Bella Swan, Wanted for Escaping Vampire Jail

Welcome back to Forks, readers~ This week we discuss Rosalie’s backstory, the flip-flopping red flags between our two main love interests, and our growing discontent with Charlie’s bad behavior (okay, everyone’s bad behavior). No joke. Edward is controlling. Alice is chaotic, and Jacob's a walking emotional landmine.
Welcome to Eclipse, where Bella's love life should really come with hazard pay. No seriously, Edward really has lost the plot becoming a prison warden. Alice kidnaps Bella for a non-consensual sleepover, and Jacob decides to make things worse with his brutally honest confessions.
And on top of all on top of that, Rosalie shares her emotionally devastating how-I-became-a-vampire story. What are your feelings on Rosalie’s character? And is Charlie becoming stupider as the books continue...or is it just us? Join us this week!
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Eclipse: Chapters 1-5 | Edward Loses His Chill

Welcome back, readers! Grab a snack and settle in for a controversial episode…Edward is on the chopping block, and we are living for the drama. Edward whisks Bella away to Jacksonville under false pretenses, and Jacob lets his bitterness about the Cullen's return known.
Recently paroled Bella, whose literally just trying to survive all the testosterone-fueled nonsense, goes behind his back and ducks Alice’s visions to visit La Push for a bit of wolf time. How are we feeling??
In this episode, we're unpacking vampire control issues; supernatural gossip, tension, and toxicity; and the most iconic love triangle in YA history. From here it only gets crazier. Join us this week's discussion!
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New Moon: Chapters 21-Epilogue | Volturi Rizz Falls Flat

On this week’s New Moon finale (thank god!), we discuss the consequences of both Bella and Edward’s actions (yikes). We finally meet the dreaded Volturi, Italy's sparkliest cult, in person and unravel their completely ridiculous backstories. HOW OLD IS JANE AGAIN?!?!?! Did I go a little overboard? Maybe a little.
From culty cloaks to questionable life choices, we're breaking down the most dramatic "family" of the Twilight universe. Join us for a history lesson and a laugh!
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