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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 Zinhal’s gifts without hesitation? And then there are the little details that might turn out to be MUCH more important than they seem… The voices in the forest. The bird references. The similarities between Brennan’s reactions and what we’ve seen from Violet and Xaden. The mysterious bracelet. We’re going through it all and sharing everything we noticed between the lines. 🎁 GIVEAWAY We’re also joined by a very special giveaway thanks to Yours With Love X, the UK publisher behind Fourth Wing. We’ll be sharing all the details during the episode, so make sure you watch until the end if you want to take part! 💬 What did YOU notice in Brennan’s Threshing Day? Did we miss a clue? Did you spot another connection between Brennan, Asher, Zinhal, Marbh or Naolin? Let us know in the comments, we want to hear your theories! And if you enjoyed this deep dive, make sure you like, subscribe, and follow along, because we’re continuing Threshing Day one chapter at a time.

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 saga. And knowing Rebecca… we’re sure there are details we haven’t spotted yet! So grab your copy of Threshing Day and dive into “Trial by Fire” with us as we start putting together the pieces, one chapter at a time. 💬 Did we miss something? If you noticed a clue, detail, theory, or suspicious little moment in the introduction that we didn't talk about, let us know in the comments! We want to hear what you found between the lines. And this is only the beginning… One chapter at a time, let’s see what Rebecca Yarros has been hiding from us.

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? You’ll have to watch until the end to find out! And what about YOU? 💬 Has Sian convinced you to read Crescent City? If you’ve already read it, tell us in the comments why you think JC should or shouldn’t pick it up! And if you haven't read it yet… did this episode convince you?

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 Sian trying to figure out the game, playing it for the first time, and giving you our brutally honest opinion.If you’re a fan of the Empyrean series, this episode is definitely for you!But the biggest question is…IS RISE OF THE WINGLEADER ACTUALLY WORTH IT?You’ll have to watch until the end to hear our full review and find out whether we think this is a game Empyrean fans should add to their collection. 💬 Have you played Rise of the Wingleader yet? Let us know what you think of the game in the comments!And if you haven't played it yet, tell us: would you give it a try?

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 might be waiting for us when the book is finally released. Could we get answers to some of the biggest questions from the Empyrean series? We’re going through all the clues and theories before Threshing day arrives! ⚠️ SPOILER WARNING: This episode contains theories and spoilers for the Empyrean series and information that has been released about Threshing Day. 💬 Which characters do you think will get one of the remaining stories? And what do you think the mystery quote could be about? Let us know your predictions in the comments!

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 throughout the series, the way Rebecca builds her stories, the clues she may have been leaving us from the very beginning, and how all of these pieces could come together for the final ending of the Empyrean saga. And yes… we have a theory about where we think all of this is heading. 👀 ⚠️ SPOILER WARNING: This episode contains spoilers and theories for Fourth Wing, Iron Flame and Onyx Storm, so watch only if you’re caught up! 💬 But what do YOU think? How do you think the Empyrean saga will end? Who will survive? Who won't? And what do you think Rebecca Yarros has been setting up from the very beginning? Let us know your ending theories in the comments, we’d LOVE to hear them! ❤️ If you enjoy our Empyrean deep dives and theories, make sure to like, subscribe, and turn on notifications so you don't miss the next one!

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 Lilith's recovered letter be the beginning of something much bigger? 🌊 Could the Emerald Sea introduce an entirely new magic system? And that's just the beginning… We’ll also be talking about Rebecca Yarros’ upcoming Empyrean release, coming September 29th, and what we’re most excited to discover about the world and its characters. ⚠️ SPOILER WARNING: This video contains spoilers and theories for the Empyrean series, including Fourth Wing and Iron Flame. Watch at your own risk! 💬 What do YOU think? Which of our theories do you think could actually be true? And what theory have you been obsessing over that we haven't mentioned? Drop it in the comments, we want to hear your theories! If you enjoy our Empyrean deep dives, don't forget to like, subscribe, and turn on notifications so you don't miss what's coming next.

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 genius… or just chaos.Our biggest theories for Book 3, from the three Vis’s representing different moral paths, to the idea that only one Vis is “real,” to the possibility that the realms are sequential, not parallel.Multiverse mayhem, including betrayal predictions, realm convergence wars, Caeror travelling worlds, Ostius’s true motives, and whether Vis has been split before, over and over again.The Alupi, the torc, the triskeles, and every unanswered mystery that’s keeping us awake at night.Your live reactions, including the funniest 1‑star reviews we’ve ever read.And of course…We close the book with The Strength of the Review, giving our final star ratings for The Strength of the Few and celebrating the end of an absolutely wild season.Thank you for joining us on this journey through three realms, three Vis’s, and one of the most ambitious fantasy sequels we’ve ever read. This is the end of this season, but we’ll be back soon with a brand‑new book to explore… and of course, more Faithfully Fantasy.Byeee!

📚 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 shiny new arm, Cristoval’s heartbreaking sacrifice, Ulciscor’s imprisonment, Vis becoming the new Ka, and Callidus returning as an iunctus.How we’re feeling about the ending, from the emotional whiplash to the cliffhanger that left us desperate for answers.The biggest “oh vek” moments, like Aequa’s devastating death, Vis finishing Ka in Obertium, the family returning as iunctii, Caeror’s terrifying turn in Luceum, Netiqret’s sacrifice, and Doggy Diago nearly dying.The questions breaking our brains, including the three‑pinned brooch, the crushed silver torc, the 18 Gleaners, the military’s body‑collecting habits, and what on earth is happening with L‑Caeror.Our final predictions, from Vis becoming the new Ka (officially), to L‑Vis vs R‑Vis, to Caeror traveling realms, to Ostius turning against Vis, to the future of Res and the army of the dead.Join us as we wrap up this wild, emotional, mind‑bending book and get ready for what comes next. And don’t forget, we’re going live on Instagram Saturday 16th May at 10pm UK / 5pm ET to talk all things Strength of the Few.

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 the biggest reveals of the entire story.The biggest “oh vek” moments, like the Aurora Columnai appearing in all three worlds, the horrifying truth behind the Infernis river, Ka’s constant sleeping, the child‑nomarch twist, and Vis performing DIY surgery on himself.The questions breaking our brains, including what Veridius is doing, whether Caeror is alive, where Ulciscor disappeared to, and how the Hierarchy hasn’t noticed Cristoval is missing.Our wild predictions, from Cristoval’s future sacrifice to a major incident in Duat, to Graine’s family returning, to Lanistia’s prison break, to Ka’s true identity, and whether Ostius has a double in Obertium.Plus, this week’s Sapping for Secrets asks:If you had to use a talent you absolutely do NOT have to complete a high‑stakes mission… what would be your worst nightmare?Join us as we spiral, theorise, and try to keep up with a book that refuses to slow down. Next week: we finish the book!!! Chapters 67–80.

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 every week.The biggest “oh vek” moments, like Vis seeing someone who looks a lot like his father, Relucia’s three‑year nightmare in a Sapper, the truth behind the Labyrinth’s control column, and Veridius explaining himself in a way that… kind of makes sense.The questions breaking our brains, including why Ostius dragged R‑Vis to Luceum, whether the timelines are aligned, and what R‑Vis’s interference is actually doing.Our wild predictions, from Vis’s dad synchronising, to Tara becoming a love interest, to Ka traveling between realms, to dormant Gleaners waiting beneath Ka’s pyramid. Join us as we spiral, theorise, and try to untangle three realms, three Vis’s, and one book that refuses to give us a moment of peace. Next week: Chapters 53–66.

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 intrigued by the chaos unfolding in L.The biggest “oh vek” moments, like the chariot race, the secret military prison reveal, Dyago the alupi returning, and Vis nearly turning into one of the creepy ruin guides.The questions breaking our brains, including why alupi hate Will, what’s going on with Vis’s ghost‑mode in L, and how the iunctii timeline suddenly shifted.Our wild predictions, from Ahmose’s fate and the truth about Callidus’s body, Livia and Eidhin’s future, and whether the Will is being harvested in L without anyone knowing. Join us as we spiral, theorise, and try to keep track of three Vis’s, three realms, and one book that refuses to let us breathe. Next week: Chapters 38–52.

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 us as we spiral, speculate, manifest, and scream about everything this new release might bring. And if you’ve got theories of your own, drop them in the comments , we want to hear all of them.

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.Vis’s unhinged infiltration plan, convincing a Gleaner to “kill” him just enough to sneak into Duat.Deaglan’s chaotic new life in Lucium, complete with accusations, omens, and a duel with the King’s Champion.Our biggest questions and predictions, from Sappers and Adoption to who’s cheating blood tests and what the Festival of Pletuna is really setting up. If you’re reading along, tell us your thoughts, this section was packed, confusing, brilliant, and absolutely wild. And next week, we’re diving into Chapters 25–37, so get ready.

📚 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 Vis already knows… and actually cares about.Bely in other realmsWhy we think we haven’t seen the last of her and how she might show up again.All this and more as we kick off a brand‑new season and continue Vis’s journey into even deeper chaos. If you’re reading along, tell us your thoughts, this sequel is already wild.