Faithfully Fantasy Podcast

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...

📚 The Strength of the Few — Episode 7 (Chapters 67–80) FINALÉ We’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 br...

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...

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, in...

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 t...

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, wi...

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...

📚 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 far First impressions, early...

Welcome to Random Book Review, the chaotic little series where we go hunting for hidden gems. I pick a completely random book, commit to reading the whole thing, and then come here to give you the good, the bad, and the honest truth. This week’s pick is *Dragon Shifter’s Mates by Eva Chase*. You’ll get a spoiler‑free summary so you can decide whether you want to dive in yourself and come back with...

We made it. After weeks of conspiracies, heartbreak, political chaos, Labyrinth nightmares, and more theories than Vis has secrets, we’ve reached the Season 6 finale of our read‑along journey through The Will of the Many. This book has taken us everywhere, emotionally, mentally, and now it’s time to lock in our final thoughts before the long wait for Book 2. In this grand finale, we’re breaking do...

📚 The Will of the Many Read‑Along — Chapters 62–End of Season It’s our final read‑along episode of the season, and we’re going out with a chaotic, theory‑packed bang. This week we dive into Chapters 62 to the end and tackle some of the biggest questions yet: What did Veridius offer Eidhin to betray Vis Clones, copies, echoes… how does this realm actually work Who would be the perfect director for...

📚 The Will of the Many Read‑Along : Chapters 48–61 This week takes us through one of the most intense arcs so far: Vis facing the Labyrinth, returning to Suus, getting dragged deeper into Relucia’s schemes, and juggling politics, trauma, and teenage chaos all at once. We cover the biggest moments, from the Festival of Pletuna to the Suus trip, the cave confession with Emissa, the senators’ secret...

📚 The Will of the Many Read‑Along — Chapters 36–47 The mysteries keep stacking, the tension keeps rising, and this week even Sian couldn’t resist jumping into the speculation pit. In this episode, we explore Chapters 36–47, a section packed with reveals, uneasy alliances, and those subtle details you only catch on a re‑read, exactly the kind of insight Sian brings to the table this time. We also...

📚 The Will of the Many Read‑Along — Chapters 24–35 We’re deep into the story now, and this week’s section delivers tension, reveals, and enough character intrigue to keep us theorising for days. In this episode, we break down Chapters 24–35 and all the moments that had us pausing, gasping, or scribbling notes like we’re already in the Academy ourselves. We crown our MVP of the week, the character...

📚 The Will of the Many Read‑Along — Chapters 11–23 Our journey through The Will of the Many continues, and this week marks our final stretch before entering the Academy. JC is practically vibrating with excitement, Sian is counting the minutes until we get there, and the book… well, the book is not making it easy to stay calm. In this episode, we dig into Chapters 11–23 and share how we’re feelin...

📚 The Will of the Many Read Along — Chapters 1–10 Our read along era has officially begun. In this episode, JC and Sian dive into Chapters 1–10 of The Will of the Many and unpack all the chaos, curiosity, and character driven intrigue that James Islington throws at us right from the start. We’re sharing our first reactions, the moments that hooked us, the things we’re still wrestling with, and of...

Kicking off a brand new segment, JC and Sian dive into the ultimate literary showdown. In this premiere of Convince Me to Read, Sian steps into the spotlight armed with passion, persuasion, and a spoiler free arsenal of reasons why The Will of the Many by James Islington deserves a place in Juan’s 2026 reading lineup. She’ll break down what makes this book her standout favourite of the year, world...

📜 100 Years of Fantasy: The Books That Built Our Worlds 📜 Fantasy hasn't always looked the way it does today. From the early foundations of high magic to the gritty, epic sagas that dominate our bookshelves now, the genre has undergone an incredible transformation. In this episode, we’re taking a journey through 100 years of the stories that keep us dreaming! We’re diving into the history of the...

In today's episode, we’re stepping away from our usual deep dives to explore the cosmic mystery of Madeleine L'Engle's A Wrinkle in Time . Whether you're a lifelong fan of the book or a Stranger Things enthusiast looking for the "source code," we’ve got you covered. In this episode, we break down: 📖 The Story Summary: A complete breakdown of the book's plot (⚠️ Warning: Spoilers included! ). 👤 T...

THE SEASON 5 GRAND FINALE: Brimstone Theory Lockdown This is it, the moment we’ve been building toward all season. We are officially locking in our final theories and closing the book on our Brimstone journey. It’s been an incredible ride of revelations, near misses, and mind blowing twists! In this grand finale, we are breaking down:🔒 Theory Lockdown: We are putting our final stamps on the bigge...

Brimstone: THE FINALE We have officially finished the book! The gloves are off, the secrets are out, and we are diving into the explosive conclusion of Brimstone . Since we’ve reached the end, there is no more need for caution, we are talking full spoilers for everything! In this finale episode, we break down: 🏁 The Final Verdict: How do we feel about Brimstone now that the dust has settled? ⭐ T...

⚡ Brimstone Read-Along: Chapters 32–43 Reactions & Theories! ⚡We are deep in the action now! As we cover Chapters 32 through 43 of Brimstone, major secrets are being revealed, and the true power of several key players is coming to light. In this episode, we tackle:💔 Enemies to Lovers? We predicted a romance between Lloreth and Iseabail, but it's not looking good! Are we wrong, or could this...

⚡ Brimstone Read-Along: Chapters 21–32 Reactions & Theories! ⚡ The plot is thickening fast in Brimstone ! We are powering through Chapters 21 to 32, enjoying every twist and turn of this journey. In this episode, we look back and look forward: ✔️ Hits and Misses: We discuss where our early theories from the read-along turned out to be right and, of course, where we were delightfully wrong!...

We are deep into the next section of Brimstone and the journey is heating up! We're still giving our immediate reactions, building theories, and enjoying the ride without knowing how it ends! In this episode, we tackle new mysteries and characters: 🧪 Vorath's True Nature: Is Vorath truly an Alchemist, or is there something more to his skills? ⭐ Character Spotlight: Who was your favorite characte...

Welcome back! The Faithfully Fantasy Podcast is officially kicking off Season 5 with our very first BRIMSTONE Read-Along! 🎉 We are diving into the next chapter of the Quicksilver Saga! This season, we've switched things up: we're doing a Read-Along so you can join us without the pressure of reading the whole book at once. Just listen, enjoy the conversation, and discover the story with us!📖 Brim...