Act YA Age
65 episodes - English - Latest episode: 4 months ago - ★★★★★ - 28 ratingsFollow along as two adults dive into young adult books and series in order to unpack the universal appeal of the genre that transcends age and gender barriers.
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FOURTH WING and IRON FLAME by Rebecca Yarros
December 20, 2023 14:00 - 1 hour - 72.6 MBWe tackle a couple of behemoths (in both page count and pop culture impact) as we discuss FOURTH WING and its sequel IRON FLAME by Rebecca Yarros! We talk character arcs, sassy dragons, Xaden and Violet's romantic evolution, what the future might hold for this ongoing series, and more! Stick around til the end to hear what we have in our tentative lineup for the next few episodes, and don't forget to rate and review us on iTunes and everywhere you get your podcasts. It really does help! As al...
Netflix's HEARTSTOPPER Season 2
September 22, 2023 13:00 - 1 hour - 52.4 MBWe sit down to discuss the second season of Netflix's hit show HEARTSTOPPER, based on volume 3 of the graphic novel by Alice Oseman! We talk adaptation choices, queer found family (shocker, I know), moms of all sorts, and so much more! Don't forget to rate and review us on iTunes, and shoot us an email or a DM with suggestions for future books. We'd love to hear from you! As always, a huge thanks to DJempirical for our incredible theme music. Find us on the internet if you like: www.actyaage...
Amazon Studios' RED, WHITE & ROYAL BLUE
August 25, 2023 13:00 - 58 minutes - 46.6 MBWe are back again (so soon!) to discuss the film adaptation of one of our favorite books we've ever covered, Casey McQuiston's RED, WHITE & ROYAL BLUE, written and directed by Matthew Lopez for Amazon Studios! We talk casting, changes, adaptation choices, and so much more! Honestly, it was hard not to just sit here and gush, but we did our best to throw some critical analysis in there too. Stick around til the end where we may or may not drop hints about what might be coming next, and don't ...
GREYWAREN by Maggie Stiefvater
August 04, 2023 20:00 - 1 hour - 60.6 MBWe are once again returning after an extended absence, and we are so excited to finally get to discuss GREYWAREN by Maggie Stiefvater! We talk multiple-series arcs, plots that run on vibes and vibes only, and Margaret making fools of us all. SPOILER WARNING: We talk pretty in-depth about all of the books in Maggie's connected RAVEN CYCLE and DREAMER books, so if you haven't finished both series and you wish to remain unspoiled, we recommend you wait on this one and come back when you're done....
Netflix's SHADOW AND BONE, SEASON 2
April 07, 2023 13:00 - 1 hour - 61.4 MBTHE GANG'S BACK, Y'ALL! After a VERY long hiatus, we are thrilled to be back with our Grishaverse pals Jessie and Aubrey to sit down and discuss everything SHADOW AND BONE Season 2 on Netflix! We talk new characters, our favorite (and least favorite) adaptive choices, plot convergences and that breakneak pacing, and everything in between. SPOILER WARNING: The same rules that applied to our coverage of the first season will apply here as well; we decided that the only way we can properly analy...
Summer Reading Catch-Up
August 10, 2022 14:00 - 42 minutes - 25.1 MBWe're back, and this time we're sitting down to catch up and talk about everything we've been into lately, and read some great listener emails and reviews! Stick around next time for a book deep-dive, and don't forget to rate and review us on iTunes! As always, thanks to Martha Riley for our art and Djempirical for our music. Find us on the internet if you like: www.actyaage.com [email protected] instagram.com/actyaage twitter.com/actyaage Find Corinne at instagram.com/rinne_reads Find ...
KINGDOM OF ASH by Sarah J Maas
June 21, 2022 13:00 - 2 hours - 76.1 MBSpecial guest and benevolant book club overlord, Aubrey, returns to help us wrap up the THRONE OF GLASS series with KINGDOM OF ASH by Sarah J Maas! We talk final arcs, ships, trauma, torture, some more trauma, character deaths, even more trauma, and so much more! I hope y'all like crying, because we do a whole lot of it in this episode. We've included spoiler sections for all of our THRONE OF GLASS episodes so far, and even though this is the last book in the series, this episode is no excep...
TOWER OF DAWN by Sarah J Maas
June 03, 2022 13:00 - 1 hour - 89.6 MBReturning guest and noted Chaol stan Jessie is back to discuss all things Chaol, I mean TOWER OF DAWN by Sarah J Maas! We talk disability representation, big character arcs, endgame setup, and the absolute balls of steel it took for Ms Sarah J Maas to release a Chaol-focused book in a completely different setting with completely different supporting characters after the game-changing ending of EMPIRE OF STORMS. While we are talking about this book spoiler-free, please note that we will be in...
I KISSED SHARA WHEELER by Casey McQuiston
May 17, 2022 13:00 - 54 minutes - 47.8 MBSurprise! We sit down with Casey McQuiston's YA debut (that they definitely wrote just for us, we're sure) I KISSED SHARA WHEELER! We talk hot mean girls (shocker, I know), theatre kids, Shakespeare gays, religious trauma, Casey's magical powers, and so much more! Stick around til the end to find out what we're covering next time, and don't forget to rate and review us on iTunes! As always, thanks to Martha Riley for our art and Djempirical for our music. Find us on the internet if you like:...
HEARTSTOPPER by Alice Oseman
May 02, 2022 13:00 - 1 hour - 63.6 MBWe sit down to discuss the first two volumes of HEARTSTOPPER, Alice Oseman's graphic novel sensation, as well as the adaptation on Netflix! We talk adaptation choices, casting, the importance of queer joy stories, and more! Stick around til the end where we announce what we're covering next time, and don't forget to rate and review us on iTunes! As always, thanks to Martha Riley for our art and Djempirical for our music. Find us on the internet if you like: www.actyaage.com actyaagepod@gmail....
EMPIRE OF STORMS by Sarah J Maas
April 15, 2022 13:00 - 1 hour - 69 MBWe sit down with Tiktok's favorite book boyfriend brawler, Cat, to discuss EMPIRE OF STORMS - book 5 in Sarah J Maas's THRONE OF GLASS series! We talk magic hands, plot twists, storyline convergences, and did we mention magic hands? We talk a lot about magic hands. While we are talking about this book spoiler-free, please note that we will be including a spoiler section at the end to discuss how the events of this book fit into the rest of the ToG series, so if you're reading along for the fi...
QUEEN OF SHADOWS by Sarah J Maas
March 25, 2022 14:00 - 1 hour - 70 MBWe continue our THRONE OF GLASS journey with QUEEN OF SHADOWS by Sarah J Maas, with special guest and reigning queen of Throne of Glass TikTok, Allie! We talk female friendships, long-awaited reunions, backsliding characters, and so much more! While we are talking about this book spoiler-free, please note that we will be including a spoiler section at the end to discuss how the events of this book fit into the rest of the ToG series, so if you're reading along for the first time, this is wher...
HEIR OF FIRE by Sarah J Maas
March 11, 2022 14:00 - 1 hour - 74.8 MBWe continue our THRONE OF GLASS journey with HEIR OF FIRE by Sarah J Maas! We talk mental health journeys, romantic entanglements, hot mean girls, and the most horrifying thing SJM has ever written! Strap in, because this is where this series starts to get really crunchy. While we are talking about this book spoiler-free, please note that we will be including a spoiler section at the end to discuss how the events of this book fit into the rest of the ToG series, so if you're reading along for...
HOUSE OF SKY AND BREATH by Sarah J Maas
February 25, 2022 14:00 - 2 hours - 80.5 MBSurprise! We interrupt your regularly scheduled THRONE OF GLASS episode to bring you a special first reaction episode to HOUSE OF SKY AND BREATH - the newest CRESCENT CITY book from Sarah J Maas!
THE ASSASSIN'S BLADE by Sarah J Maas
February 11, 2022 14:00 - 59 minutes - 47.8 MBWe sit down to discuss THE ASSASSIN'S BLADE - the book of 5 prequel novellas in Sarah J Maas's THRONE OF GLASS series! We talk foreshadowing, fun character cameos, doomed first loves, and so much more! We might have finally gotten Tasia to cry on the podcast with this one, so buckle up - it's an emotional ride. SPOILER WARNING: While we are covering the other books in this series spoiler-free, due to the foreshadowing nature of these books we decided there was no way we could have a full disc...
THEY BOTH DIE AT THE END by Adam Silvera
January 28, 2022 14:00 - 57 minutes - 50.4 MBTasia and Corinne tackle a modern YA classic with Adam Silvera's THEY BOTH DIE AT THE END. We talk this book's legacy, the ethical ramifications of predicted deaths, character arcs, and so much more! Stick around til the end where we announce what we're covering next time, and don't forget to rate and review us on iTunes! As always, thanks to Martha Riley for our art and Djempirical for our music. Find us on the internet if you like: www.actyaage.com [email protected] instagram.com/actya...
THRONE OF GLASS and CROWN OF MIDNIGHT by Sarah J Maas
January 17, 2022 14:00 - 1 hour - 72.4 MBNew year, new huge series project! We begin our coverage of Sarah J Maas's THRONE OF GLASS series with the first two books: THRONE OF GLASS and CROWN OF MIDNIGHT! We talk confident heroines, love triangles, problematic representation, and so much more! We're approaching this series a little differently than we have other series in the past; following this episode we will (typically) be covering one THRONE OF GLASS book per month, with one non-ToG book thrown in to round out our content -- th...
2021 End of Year Wrap-Up!
December 24, 2021 14:00 - 1 hour - 73.3 MBWe sit down with a couple of cocktails and break down our favorite books of the year by category -- our favorite ships, series, steam, and more! Stick around til the end where we announce what you can expect from us next year, and don't forget to rate and review us on iTunes! As always, thanks to Martha Riley for our art and Djempirical for our music. Find us on the internet if you like: www.actyage.com [email protected] instagram.com/actyaage twitter.com/actyaage Find Corinne at instagra...
TWILIGHT by Stephenie Meyer
December 10, 2021 14:00 - 1 hour - 74.7 MBWe are once again joined by friend of the pod and noted twihard Martha to tackle Stephenie Meyer's seminal, industry-shaking, TWILIGHT! We talk red flags, vampire lore, religious moralizing, the absolutely iconic film adaptation, and so much more! TWILIGHT has not aged well, but we have, and we have a lot of fun dissecting this landmark media. Stick around til the end where we announce what comes next, and don't forget to rate and review us on iTunes! And don't forget to submit your burning b...
REDEMPTOR by Jordan Ifueko
November 19, 2021 14:00 - 1 hour - 60.9 MBWe sit down with returning guest Aubrey to dive into REDEMPTOR, the second (and final) book in Jordan Ifueko's beautiful RAYBEARER duology. We talk social justice, activism, imperialism, demon daddies, and so much more! Stick around til the end where we announce what we're covering next time, and don't forget to rate and review us on iTunes! Also, we're still planning our end-of-year wrap up/mailbag episode, so don't forget to send us your burning questions/comments/whatever so we can read th...
HOW THE KING OF ELFHAME LEARNED TO HATE STORIES by Holly Black
November 05, 2021 13:00 - 34 minutes - 29.9 MBOur FOLK OF THE AIR journey has come to an end with the novella HOW THE KING OF ELFHAME LEARNED TO HATE STORIES by Holly Black! This one is short and sweet, but we still manage to find a way to become unhinged and emotional, so worry not - it still packs a punch. We talk trauma, stories, and, of course, Cardan being a giant simp. We're sad to see this journey come to an end, but we've had a great time and we're excited for what's to come. Stick around to find out what that is, and don't forge...
THE QUEEN OF NOTHING by Holly Black
October 29, 2021 13:00 - 1 hour - 85.5 MBWe are joined by returning guest Jessie to discuss book 3 in Holly Black's FOLK OF THE AIR series: THE QUEEN OF NOTHING! We talk personal and political power, relationship dynamics, redemption, giant snakes, and so much more! Once again, we tried to be chill about our Jurdan feelings, but honestly...it gets a little unhinged. What else did you expect? We're covering each book in this series spoiler-free, so even though this book marks the end of the main trilogy we do not spoil what happens i...
THE WICKED KING by Holly Black
October 22, 2021 13:00 - 1 hour - 59.1 MBWe are joined by friend of the pod Tiffany to discuss book two in Holly Black's FOLK OF THE AIR series: THE WICKED KING! We talk power plays, betrayals on top of betrayals, trauma, and so much more! We also try to be chill about our Jurdan feelings, with limited success. We will be covering each book in this series spoiler-free, so if you haven't read the rest of the series after this book you should be safe until the spoiler section at the end. Join us next week for the third book, THE QUEEN...
THE CRUEL PRINCE by Holly Black
October 15, 2021 13:00 - 1 hour - 74.9 MBWe sit down with friend of the pod and returning guest Jenna to begin our journey through Holly Black's THE FOLK OF THE AIR series, with book one: THE CRUEL PRINCE! We talk enemies to lovers, complicated family dynamics, the toxic boys we love, and so much more! We will be covering each book in this series spoiler-free, so if you haven't read the rest of the series after this book you should be safe until the spoiler section at the end. Join us next week for the second book, THE WICKED KING, ...
HOWL'S MOVING CASTLE by Diana Wynne Jones
September 24, 2021 13:00 - 1 hour - 52 MBWe are joined by friend of the pod and Tolkien scholar Lauren to dive into YA classic HOWL'S MOVING CASTLE by Diana Wynne Jones - as well as its stunning Studio Ghibli animated film adaptation directed by Hayao Miyazaki! We talk Diana Wynne Jones's Tolkien inspiration, sassy old ladies, bratty femboys, adaptation choices, and much more! Stick around til the end where we announce what we're covering next time, and don't forget to rate and review us on iTunes! As always, thanks to Martha Riley ...
SIMON VS THE HOMOSAPIENS AGENDA by Becky Albertalli
September 09, 2021 13:00 - 1 hour - 47 MBTasia and Corinne tackle Becky Albertalli's modern YA classic, SIMON VS THE HOMOSAPIENS AGENDA, as well as the 2018 film adaptation, LOVE, SIMON! We talk coming out stories vs queer love stories, high school theater, adaptation choices, this book's somewhat complicated legacy, and much more! Stick around to find out what we're covering next time, and don't forget to rate and review us on iTunes! As always, thanks to Martha Riley for our art, Djempirical for our music, and Tim for editing. Fin...
BONUS: Interview with Morgan Vega, author of SLEEPING AROUND
September 03, 2021 13:00 - 31 minutes - 17.9 MBWe sit down to chat with Morgan Vega, author of the newly released YA Contemporary SLEEPING AROUND! We talk about Morgan's musical influences, her research and publication process, what draws her to YA as a genre, and more! Stick around to find out what we're covering next time, and don't forget to check out SLEEPING AROUND, available now! As always, thanks to Martha Riley for our art, Djempirical for our music, and Tim for editing. Find us on the internet if you like: www.actyaage.com actyaa...
A COURT OF SILVER FLAMES by Sarah J Maas
August 27, 2021 13:00 - 1 hour - 95.5 MBWe are joined by queen of ACOTAR booktok herself, Kaven, to discuss the final (for now) book in our MAASIVE SUMMER BINGE: A COURT OF SILVER FLAMES by Sarah J Maas! We talk mental health journies, shipping wars, baffling magic systems, and, of course, all things Nessian. Stick around til the end where we announce what we're doing next week, and don't forget to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts! Find us on the internet if you like: www.actyaage.com [email protected] instagram.com/actyaag...
A COURT OF FROST AND STARLIGHT by Sarah J Maas
August 20, 2021 13:00 - 1 hour - 62.7 MBWe continue our journey through the A COURT OF THORNS AND ROSES series with book (novella) 4: A COURT OF FROST AND STARLIGHT by Sarah J Maas! We talk character retcons, cringey sex scenes, future book set ups, and so much more! This is the fourth episode of our MAASIVE SUMMER BINGE, where we are covering each book in this series spoiler-free - so if you haven't read the rest of the series you should be safe until the spoiler section at the end. Join us next week for book 5, the final (release...
A COURT OF WINGS AND RUIN by Sarah J Maas
August 13, 2021 13:00 - 1 hour - 95.3 MBTasia and Corinne dive into book three of the A COURT OF THORNS AND ROSES series: A COURT OF WINGS AND RUIN by Sarah J Maas! We talk political intrigue, battle scenes, dubious representation, and more! This is the third episode of our planned MAASIVE SUMMER BINGE, where we plan to cover each book in this series spoiler free - so if you haven't read the rest of the series you should be safe until the spoiler section at the end. Don't forget to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, and join us ...
A COURT OF MIST AND FURY by Sarah J Maas
August 06, 2021 13:00 - 1 hour - 93.8 MBWe are joined by returning guest and noted Rhysand stan Jessie to continue our dive into Sarah J Maas's A COURT OF THORNS AND ROSES series with book two: A COURT OF MIST AND FURY! We talk toxic masculinity, abusive relationships, trauma recovery, found family, and so much more! This is the second episode of our planned MAASIVE SUMMER BINGE, where we plan to cover each book in this series spoiler free - so if you haven't read the rest of the series you should be safe until the spoiler section ...
A COURT OF THORNS AND ROSES by Sarah J Maas
July 30, 2021 13:00 - 1 hour - 83.6 MBWe are joined again by friend of the pod Aubrey to talk book one in the A COURT OF THORNS AND ROSES series by Sarah J Maas! We talk fae politics, relationship red flags, family, and so much more! This is the first episode in our planned MAASSIVE SUMMER BINGE, where we plan to cover each book in this series spoiler-free - so if you haven't read the rest of the series you should be safe (until the spoiler section at the end). Join us again in a week for book 2! As always, thanks to Martha Riley...
ANY WAY THE WIND BLOWS by Rainbow Rowell
July 16, 2021 13:00 - 1 hour - 93.3 MBWe are joined by returning guest and Simon Snow scholar Melissa to dive into the final installment of Rainbow Rowell's Simon Snow trilogy, ANY WAY THE WIND BLOWS! We talk trauma recovery, feelings, and....okay, it's mostly just feelings. A lot of them. Stick around til the end to hear our big announcement of a very special summer project beginning with the next episode! As always, thanks to Martha Riley for our art, Djempirical for our music, Tim for editing, and Melissa for being a fab gues...
LEGENDBORN by Tracy Deonn
July 02, 2021 13:00 - 1 hour - 76.7 MBTasia and Corinne are joined by friend of the pod and Carolina alum Colby to talk LEGENDBORN by Tracy Deonn! We talk UNC history, Arthurian legend, generational trauma, love triangles, and so much more. Stick around til the end to find out what we're covering next time! As always, thanks to Martha Riley for our art, Djempirical for our music, Tim for editing, and a big thanks to Colby for being an amazing guest! Find us on the internet if you like: www.actyaage.com [email protected] inst...
ONE LAST STOP by Casey McQuiston
June 18, 2021 13:00 - 1 hour - 55.8 MBOnce again we are breaking format to talk about a Casey McQuiston New Adult romance novel, and we make no apologies. This time we get into her sophomore novel: ONE LAST STOP! We talk queer history, subway sex, found family, and so much more! Stick around til the end where we announce what we're covering next. As always, thanks to Martha Riley for our art, Djempirical for our music, and Tim for editing Find us on the internet if you like: www.actyaage.com [email protected] instagram.com/a...
MISTER IMPOSSIBLE by Maggie Stiefvater
June 04, 2021 14:00 - 2 hours - 81.3 MBTasia and Corinne hit the ground running with one of their most anticipated books of the year: MISTER IMPOSSIBLE by Maggie Stiefvater - book two in the Dreamer Trilogy, after CALL DOWN THE HAWK! We are at our happiest when talking all things Raven Cycle, even if this book gave us all the middle book angst we could ever hope(?) for. We talk dreams, dreamers, industrial espionage, boat dates, lesbian polycules, and so much more! Stick around til the end where we announce what we're covering nex...
BONUS: Interview with Brandie June, Author of GOLD SPUN
May 28, 2021 13:00 - 31 minutes - 25.4 MBWe sit down and talk with Brandie June, author of the upcoming YA Fantasy GOLD SPUN, a Rumpelstiltskin retelling that finally gives the miller's daughter her own voice - and a name! We talk about what inspired Brandie to write this story, what her publication journey was like, and why she loves YA. Stick around to find out what we're covering next time, and keep an eye out for GOLD SPUN coming out on June 8th! As always, thanks to Martha Riley for our art, Djempirical for our music, and Tim ...
THE FAULT IN OUR STARS by John Green
May 21, 2021 13:00 - 1 hour - 59 MBWe are joined by YA professor Sam Morris to (finally!) discuss the modern YA classic, THE FAULT IN OUR STARS by John Green! We talk "cancer books," metaphors on metaphors, why you should never meet your heroes, and so much more! Stick around til the end where we announce what we'll be talking about next week! As always, thanks to Martha Riley for our art, Djempirical for our music, and Tim for editing! Find us on the internet if you like: www.actyaage.com instagram.com/actyaage twitter.com/ac...
LOST IN THE NEVER WOODS by Aiden Thomas
May 07, 2021 13:00 - 53 minutes - 42.5 MBTasia and Corinne dive into Aiden Thomas's second published book, Peter Pan retelling LOST IN THE NEVER WOODS! We talk Peter Pan history, grief, swoony romance, and so much more! Stick around til the end to find out what we're covering next time! As always, thanks to Martha Riley for our art, Djempirical for our music, and Tim for editing! Find us on the internet if you like: www.actyaage.com [email protected] instagram.com/actyaage twitter.com/actyaage
Netflix's SHADOW AND BONE
April 30, 2021 13:00 - 1 hour - 90.9 MBWe are joined by our Grishaverse crew, Jessie and Aubrey, to talk everything SHADOW AND BONE on Netflix! We talk casting, our favorite (and least favorite) adaptive choices, GOAT goats, and where we think the show will go next! SPOILER WARNING: We decided that the only way we could analyze how the show fits into the entire Grishaverse was to include the entire written Grishaverse in our analysis - this means everything from the SHADOW AND BONE trilogy, the SIX OF CROWS duology, and the KING O...
RULE OF WOLVES PT 2 by Leigh Bardugo
April 23, 2021 13:00 - 1 hour - 71 MBWe jump right into RULE OF WOLVES by Leigh Bardugo - the final(?) installment in the Grishaverse! We had so much to say that we ended up dividing it into two episodes (this is part 2). We are joined by Act YA Age Grishaverse alumni Jessie and Aubrey with special cameo appearances, and we're talking everything - series character arcs, crow babies, and how this book has retroactively made the other Grishaverse books even better. Stick around til the end to find out what we're covering next week...
RULE OF WOLVES PT 1 by Leigh Bardugo
April 22, 2021 13:00 - 2 hours - 98.8 MBWe jump right into RULE OF WOLVES by Leigh Bardugo - the final(?) installment in the Grishaverse! We had so much to say that we ended up dividing it into two episodes (check your feeds tomorrow for the next one!). We are joined by Act YA Age Grishaverse alumni Jessie and Aubrey with special cameo appearances, and we're talking everything - series character arcs, crow babies, and how this book has retroactively made the other Grishaverse books even better. Stick around til the end to find out ...
RAYBEARER by Jordan Ifueko
April 09, 2021 13:00 - 1 hour - 74.1 MBWe dive right back into YA Fantasy with Jordan Ifueko's gorgeous debut novel, RAYBEARER, with the return of special guest and book club queen, Aubrey! We talk psychic bonds, toxic parents, organic conflict, justice, and more! Oh, and Tasia finds another demon daddy to simp over, but that's no surprise. Stick around til the end to find out what book we're covering next! As always, thanks to Marth Riley for our art, Djempirical for our music, and Tim for editing. Find us on the internet if you ...
THE PERKS OF BEING A WALLFLOWER by Stephen Chbosky
March 26, 2021 13:00 - 1 hour - 65.6 MBWe take a break from YA Fantasy to cover a YA staple: THE PERKS OF BEING A WALLFLOWER by Stephen Chbosky! We talk trauma, high school politics, mental illness, The Rocky Horror Picture Show, and so much more! Stick around til the end where we talk about the film adaptation, and announce our next book! TRIGGER WARNING: due to the nature of the events in this book, we will be discussing the topics of rape, sexual assault, child abuse, and the like. Please proceed with caution! As always, thank...
CALL DOWN THE HAWK PT 2 by Maggie Stiefvater
March 12, 2021 14:00 - 1 hour - 87.3 MBWe are joined by friend of the pod Kat to discuss chapters 39-the end of CALL DOWN THE HAWK - the first book in Maggie Stiefvater's DREAMER trilogy. THIS IS THE END, Y'ALL. Our huge TRC/DREAMER binge is over (for now), and there is no better way to say goodbye than by crying over the Lynch brothers. Again. We also talk visionaries, Bryde's dubious motivations, character arcs, and, of course, continue to speculate wildly about what could possibly be coming in MISTER IMPOSSIBLE. Stick around un...
CALL DOWN THE HAWK PT 1 by Maggie Stiefvater
March 05, 2021 14:00 - 2 hours - 89.8 MBWe are joined by friend of the pod Joy to discuss chapters 1-38 of CALL DOWN THE HAWK - the first book in Maggie Stiefvater's DREAMER trilogy. We talk dreamers, dream creatures, dream consequences, Lynch brothers, and, of course, speculate wildly about the upcoming sequel: MISTER IMPOSSIBLE. Spoiler alert: once again, we want to remind you that we WILL be referencing events throughout the entire RAVEN CYCLE universe, up to and including all RAVEN CYCLE books, ancillary materials, and all of C...
BONUS RAVEN CYCLE MATERIAL by Maggie Stiefvater
February 26, 2021 14:00 - 1 hour - 67.2 MBWe are joined by friend of the pod and returning guest Martha to discuss the ancillary material of THE RAVEN CYCLE: the three Christmas short stories and the OPAL novella, all by Maggie Stiefvater. We talk holiday traditions, childhood trauma, dream science, and so much more - including tons of speculation about the DREAMER trilogy. SPOILER ALERT: once again, we want to remind you that we WILL be referencing events throughout the entire series, up to and including book one of the DREAMER tril...
THE RAVEN KING PT 2 by Maggie Stiefvater
February 19, 2021 14:00 - 1 hour - 84.4 MBWe conclude our deep dive into Maggie Stiefvater's THE RAVEN CYCLE with chapters 33-the end of THE RAVEN KING! We talk possession, grief, closure, and, of course, continue our Pynch meltdown. We also get into our favorite series arcs and characters, and take a look at how they've all grown and evolved since the beginning of the series. THANK YOU SO MUCH for joining us on this journey - we're not done with this universe yet, but this phase of the story has been wrapped up, and we have loved ev...
THE RAVEN KING PT 1 by Maggie Stiefvater
February 12, 2021 15:30 - 2 hours - 99.6 MBWe are joined by returning guest, friend of the pod Melissa, to discuss chapters 1-32 of Maggie Stiefvater's epic conclusion to THE RAVEN CYCLE: THE RAVEN KING! We talk character growth, cinematic horror, impending doom, and have a collective meltdown over the ship that is Pynch. Oh, and Tasia has another meltdown over Declan Lynch, but what else is new. You know what? This is undeniably our most unhinged episode yet, which is pretty alarming. Enjoy! SPOILER ALERT: once again, we want to remi...
BLUE LILY, LILY BLUE PT 2 by Maggie Stiefvater
February 05, 2021 14:00 - 1 hour - 89.2 MBWe are joined again by friend of the pod Jessie to discuss chapters 26-the end of book 3 in THE RAVEN CYCLE: BLUE LILY, LILY BLUE! We talk car dates, emotional court appearances, upsetting deaths, and Blue Sargent finally getting full measure. Oh, and Corinne forgets that Ronan Lynch can dream things. SPOILER ALERT: once again, we want to remind you that we WILL be referencing events throughout the entire series, up to and including the OPAL novella, all ancillary stories, and book one of the...