Booked On Fantasy Podcast

Welcome back for another episode of the Booked on Fantasy Podcast! We continue this week with Queen of Shadows chapters 65-78. Buckle up everyone because you are in for a wild ride. Our beloved characters finally face the King, while battling to free magic across Erilea. But, of course, nothing goes as planned, and our heroes find themselves staring death in the face. But with magic unleashed and...

Welcome back for another episode of the Booked on Fantasy Podcast! We continue this week with Queen of Shadows chapters 57-64. It's time for the Fab 5 to rescue Lysandra, and surprisingly things go perfectly, that is until Chaol clutches defeat from the jaws of victory and goes rogue. In a misguided attempt to "help" Dorian, Chaol runs right into the the Thirteen. Aelin manages to t...

Welcome back for another episode of the Booked on Fantasy Podcast! We continue this week with Queen of Shadows chapters 48-56. Things go from bad to worse for the Thirteen starting with having to comply with the Duke's commands to slay an entire village of innocent people and ending with an intervention for Manon being interrupted when the Valg prince inhabiting Roland's body attacks. Th...

Welcome back for another episode of the Booked on Fantasy Podcast! We continue this week with Queen of Shadows chapters 42-47. The reckoning for all of Arobynn Hamel's transgressions has arrived - ding dong, that ginger B is dead! Most exciting, was how inception coded Aelin's plan with Arobynn really was as she outmaneuvered him to "inherit" all of his money and assets to fund...

Welcome back for another episode of the Booked on Fantasy Podcast! We continue this week with Queen of Shadows chapters 35-41. Drunk from the success of a rescue mission of prisoners on their way to Morath, Chaol reevaluates his relationship with Nesryn. Making us wonder if he wants something more. Aelin continues finalizing her secret plans for her upcoming meeting with Arobynn, which included lu...

Welcome back to the Booked on Fantasy Podcast! 'Tis the season for a special bonus episode! In this holiday-themed "Ask Us Anything," we’re taking a break from our usual Throne of Glass Series deep dive to answer your burning questions. From our favorite fantasy creatures to holiday traditions and everything in between, we're diving into all things nerdy and festive. Whether yo...

Welcome back for another episode of the Booked on Fantasy Podcast! We continue this week with Queen of Shadows chapters 28-34. Rowan returns and he and Aelin have a joyous and steamy reunion, but only because the bathwater was hot. With Rowan's return came some BIG news, from who Aedion's father is to the reason for his return. Meanwhile Dorian is still enduring endless torture from bein...

Welcome back for another episode of the Booked on Fantasy Podcast! We continue this week with Queen of Shadows chapters 22-27. Celaena’s return to Rifthold brings her face-to-face with old allies and new enemies as she begins plotting her rebellion against the king. Tasked with dangerous missions, she uncovers dark secrets that could unravel everything. Tensions flare with Chaol, while her complic...

Welcome back for another episode of the Booked on Fantasy Podcast! We continue this week with Queen of Shadows chapters 14-21. The tension in Rifthold intensifies as Celaena Sardothien begins to confront the consequences of her past. After a reunion with an old ally, she faces the consequences of her choices, including a dangerous confrontation with the King’s forces. We dive deep into her ever ev...

Welcome back to the Booked on Fantasy Podcast! In this episode we dive into the highly anticipated 2024 Wicked movie adaptation! We explore the dazzling world of Oz, where two unlikely friends—Elphaba and Glinda—struggle to navigate power, loyalty, and identity amidst a kingdom on the brink of change. From the musical’s beloved songs to the new cinematic visuals, we discuss what worked, what surpr...

Welcome back for another episode of the Booked on Fantasy Podcast! We continue this week with Queen of Shadows chapters 8-13. The witches are getting restless. Manon and the Thirteen are being sorely underutilized in Morath under Duke Perrington's command and they are NOT happy about it. After yet another meeting with the Duke that didn't go well, an angry Manon goes to her room and meet...

Welcome back for another episode of the Booked on Fantasy Podcast! We are so excited to kick off our Queen of Shadows coverage with chapters 1-7! We're back in Rifthold and let's just say things aren't going well for any of our beloved characters. Dorian is in a perpetual state of torture as a valg prince continues to try and fully infiltrate his mind. Aedion is on the verge of deat...

Welcome back for another episode of the Booked on Fantasy Podcast! This episode is a very special episode for us because it marks the beginning of our official Empyrean series coverage! This is a bonus episode because a very exciting excerpt from the soon to be released sequel to Iron Flame, Onyx Storm, by Rebecca Yarros was dropped in Cosmopolitan Magazine's Winter 2024 edition. You can acce...

Welcome back for another episode of the Booked on Fantasy Podcast! Today we are diving into the untitled bonus scene from Heir of Fire. This extra scene takes place within the events of chapter 45 of Heir of Fire. However, we are analyzing it from a post HOF perspective. This scene follows a visit from some fae nobility who stop in Mistward for a night on their way to Doranelle. Let's just sa...

Welcome back for another episode of the Booked on Fantasy Podcast! This week we officially wrap up Heir of Fire with chapters 59-68! SJM did not disappoint with yet another action packed ending and, we are still reeling. From Aelin confronting Maeve and freeing Rowan to the king beheading Sorscha and capturing not just Aedion, but also Dorian, we are not okay! And don't even get Addison start...

Welcome back for another episode of the Booked on Fantasy Podcast! We continue this week with Heir of Fire chapters 53-58. We have two words for this set of chapters. EMOTIONAL DEVASTATION. After almost 4 full books we finally learn what happened that fateful night Terrasen fell and Aelin's parents were murdered. We are not okay. Grab a box of tissues and settle in for what is sure to be an e...

Welcome back for another episode of the Booked on Fantasy Podcast! We continue this week with Heir of Fire chapters 48-52. The news of the King of Adarlan’s horrific decision to murder all of the slaves in Endovier and Calaculla leaves a wake of heartache and anger for our favorite characters - and us readers. Across the Great Ocean, the big bad conflict has arrived in the form of Narrok’s forces....

Welcome back for another episode of the Booked on Fantasy Podcast! We continue this week with Heir of Fire chapters 44-47. This set of chapters was 1 part uplifting (ha, get it?) and 3 parts horrifying discovery, and we are not okay! Manon and Abraxos finally make the leap, literally, and for a few nerve racking pages their fates hung in the balance, but with a Abraxos' spider silk wings, Man...

Welcome back for another episode of the Booked on Fantasy Podcast! We continue this week with Heir of Fire chapters 40-43. To our surprise and delight this set of chapters turned out to be an emotional roller coaster ride. We laughed, we cried, and ultimately ended feeling hopeful about what the promise of tomorrow would bring for our beloved characters. In Rifthold, Chaol’s allegiance is question...

Welcome back for another episode of the Booked on Fantasy Podcast! This episode is a big milestone for us, as it is our 50th episode, YAY!!! Thank you to everyone has listened along with us. We looked forward to the many more episodes to come. Today we officially kick off part 2 of Heir of Fire , as we continue with chapters 36-39. Chaol and Aedion hatch a plan to get information from recently ret...

Welcome back to the Booked on Fantasy Podcast! Today we are covering Heir of Fire chapters 31-35, completing part one!  Manon finally gets airborne with our cat reincarnated wyvern, Abraxos, who would much rather sniff flowers than risk his life flying. But once airborne for the first time, his joy was undeniable. Back in Mistward, Celaena finally tries to befriend Rowan and snoop a little bit, on...

Welcome back for another episode of the Booked On Fantasy Podcast! In this episode we dive deep into chapters 27-30 of Heir of Fire. While working with Abraxos, Manon has an experience with the overseer that leaves a bad taste in her mouth, LITERALLY. Abraxos gets plastic surgery and is outfitted with new iron teeth and spikes to match Manon. Meanwhile, Celaena comes face to face with her greatest...

Welcome back for another episode of the Booked On Fantasy Podcast! This episode we dive into the action packed chapters 23-26 of Heir of Fire. We had A LOT to theorize and discuss, so grab your snacks and get comfortable. Manon is a crazy scary witch, but it turns out she has carved out a tiny soft spot for her BB wyvern, Abraxos. Manon makes some special modifications ensuring he will be well equ...

Welcome back for another episode of the Booked On Fantasy Podcast! Not gonna lie, this was a THICC set of chapters and you’re gonna wanna get comfy.  Chaol finally discovers what the big deali-o is with Aedion, and consequently enters into a partnership - information about Aelin for information about the king’s magic. Meanwhile Dorian has been getting close with the healer, Sorscha, and ends up un...

Welcome back to the Booked On Fantasy Podcast! The world is expanding rapidly as we continue reading. Celaena finally meets her great Aunty Maeve, who is utterly terrifying, and adjusts to her new role with the demi-fae of Mistward. Initial rounds of training with Rowan lead to petrifying memories of the fateful night Celaena found her parents dead.  Back in Rifthold, Chaol has become increasingly...