The Midnight Readers Podcast

Onyx Storm: Chapters 13 - 22 | Quest Squad Goals - Don’t Die… Oops

Good evening, readers~ We hope everyone had a wonderful holiday! This week’s episode rings in more revelations for Quest Squad, as Ridoc has dubbed our beloved protags. Questions are forming about magic sources, particularly for runes. Are they separate from channeling? Plus, Violet’s ex takes center stage as Violet continues to wrestle control for her mission to find the seventh dragon’s den. We find out a little bit more about the royal brothers and discuss the potential for their characters to become allies. How do we feel about Halden and Aaric, and… who was Violet’s other ex? Will her previous relationships come back to haunt her? Let’s discuss!

Onyx Storm: Prologue - Chapter 12 | New Villain Alert — Violet Faces Theophanie

Hey readers~ This week we finally discuss the first episode of Onyx Storm. The end of Iron Flame feels hopeless, but Violet seems determined to find solutions. This week we discuss the fallout from the last book and the possibilities at hand. Could the scribes have been harboring the enemy the whole time? Is Violet secretly a time-traveler?! And.. is there something special about Ridoc? This book has brought nothing but questions. We’ve got a couple crazy theories spinning around in our heads, so join us this week!

Iron Flame: Chapters 51-66 | Dead Dragons and Falling Wards

Hey readers! This week’s episode almost had us talking in the same circles as Violet and Xaden. While the couple continues to argue over communication, Violet finally figures out how to power the wardstones and, in doing so, also incites the need for the rebellion to return to Basgiath. Chaos ensues! Dragons die! And some people lose limbs. Sorry, Sawyer. We’d love to hear your thoughts on this week’s episode. Cuddle up with some tea and join us for the final episode of Iron Flame. 

Iron Flame: Chapters 37-50 | The Sorrengails Go To Cordyn

Hey, readers~! We hope you’re ready for more dragons and magic because there’s a lot to discuss this week. Not only do we have new characters to discuss - Tic-tac? - but Violet also faces new challenges in the form of wardstones and runes! And possibly… a new rival? Plus, we question what Violet’s true signet is. Surely it isn’t as simple as lightning. We’ve got a lot of theories concerning the gryphons and their flyers so come join the discussion!

Iron Flame: Chapters 17-36 | The Heist. The Torture. The Revolution.

Welcome back, readers~ This time around, we get into more of the lore behind Navarre’s magic system and how the dragons power their magic. Where are the hatching grounds? Do different dragon colors have different magic, or different sources for magic? We also discuss the logistics of the scribes and who could secretly be a venin. We’re getting into the nitty gritty of it all! Plus, Violet decides it’s time to delve into the archives to find some real answers… only to spark the beginnings of a revolution. Let’s discuss!

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!