Shadow and Starlight Podcast

Buckle up, romantasy lovers! Today on Shadow and Starlight , we’re joined by none other than Sarah A. Parker, the New York Times bestselling author and brilliant mind behind When the Moon Hatched . We deep-dive into the intricate lore, politics, romance, and character inspirations of her latest book and first in the Moonfall Trilogy. 🐉✨ Whether you’re a longtime fan of Sarah’s work or just disco...

It’s here—the final chapters of Onyx Storm , and Rebecca Yarros did NOT let us breathe. We’re talking high-stakes battles, shocking reveals, and some seriously unhinged plot twists. Violet’s facing down Theophanie, Rhiannon and Imogen get their time to shine, and the Iron Squad delivers some epic (and heartbreaking) moments. But the real chaos? The last two chapters that left us screaming, crying,...

Xaddy is back, the Iron Squad is whole, and the spice drought is finally over! But don’t celebrate too soon—Navarre is still on its BS, Xaden is spiraling, and Violet is grasping at straws to keep their relationship from combusting. Meanwhile, a new shadow wielder enters the scene, Andarna makes a shocking choice, and the war creeps ever closer. Oh, and the venin are up to no good, because of cour...

  This week on Shadow and Starlight, we’re diving into Chapters 34-45 of Onyx Storm , where awkward family reunions, condescending elites, and literal poisonings set the stage for chaos. Xaden’s mom attempts a sugary apology (too little, too late), the Triumvirate suggests breaking up our favorite power couple (as if), and Garrick's biggest weakness is cake. The Quest Squad barely makes it ou...

Welcome wonderful listeners to Episode 26 of the Shadow and Starlight Podcast | Let Tairn Cook, Vi!!! We are halfway through our Onyx Storm deep dive, and Quest Squad is back at it. This time we’ve got mistaken identities, questionable alliances, and Xaden’s check engine light flashing red. From Papa Sorrengail betting on Dain (??) to Halden proving he’s the absolute worst, to some much needed spi...

Welcome wonderful listeners to Episode 25 of the Shadow and Starlight Podcast | Calm, Cool, Crazy Jealous! As we continue our Onyx Storm deep dive, time to discuss a very sexy professor, ex drama with the tables turned, and the epic fail that is Quest Squad’s first mission. Small Business Spotlight: https://www.etsy.com/market/imaginaria_co This episode is based on Onyx Storm by Rebecca Yarros. In...

Welcome wonderful listeners to Episode 24 of the Shadow and Starlight Podcast | Violet vs. the World…Again?! Our Onyx Storm deep dive has finally arrived! Tune in to hear us discuss some juicy theories, a shocking confession from Kenzie, and the craziness of Basgiath in full war mode. This episode is based on Onyx Storm by Rebecca Yarros. Intro Music by Boomer, graphics by @reeseplantedesign.  Fol...

Welcome wonderful listeners to Episode 23 of the Shadow and Starlight Podcast!! We have another bonus episode for you, and this time we are joined by a lovely guest from BookTok, Maddie Mooregan! After devouring the book this week, we will discuss all things Onyx Storm and give Maddie a spotlight to share her passion project of recreating the audiobooks in her own style.  Reminder to tune into our...

Welcome wonderful listeners to Episode 22 of the Shadow and Starlight Podcast!! On today’s bonus episode, we will be discussing our predictions for Onyx Storm as well as discussing all top 6 theories for Violet’s second signet.  Reminder that we will have an initial reaction episode releasing on January 27th. There will be a spoiler free section for those still reading and a spoiler heavy section...

Welcome wonderful listeners to Episode 21 of the Shadow and Starlight Podcast | Fate, Fire, & F*cking Barlowe! With Onyx Storm right around the corner, time to wrap up our Iron Flame deep dive discussing the shocking reveals, drama, and badassery of the last 8 chapters…which tragically end with a Jack F*cking Barlowe line and our man going to the dark side. Great.  Reminder to check out our On...

Welcome wonderful listeners to Episode 20 of the Shadow and Starlight Podcast | Therapy? Never Heard of Her! WE HAVE ARRIVED AT THE THRONE SCENE! Oh and also, sassy dragons, cat fights, spelunking, and a family reunion.  Happy 20th episode fans! We love you guys <3 For next week, please read chapters 59-66 | pages 552-623 of Iron Flame by Rebecca Yarros for your reread or to refresh your memory...

Welcome wonderful listeners to Episode 19 of the Shadow and Starlight Podcast | Sorrengail Sibling Smackdown! In this beefy stretch of chapters, we will discuss torture, PDA, sibling drama, and piping hot love triangle tea.  For next week, please read chapters 45-58 | pages 431-551 of Iron Flame by Rebecca Yarros for your reread or to refresh your memory. This episode is based on Iron Flame by Reb...

Welcome wonderful listeners to Episode 18 of the Shadow and Starlight Podcast | Kiss Me Like It’s Treason!! We FINALLY get to Iron Flame spice, but first - arguments, treason, assassinations, and relationship advice.  For next week, please read chapters 30-44 | pages 272-430 of Iron Flame by Rebecca Yarros for your reread or to refresh your memory. This episode is based on Iron Flame by Rebecca Ya...

Welcome wonderful listeners to Episode 17 of the Shadow and Starlight Podcast with special guest Bethanie Finger, author of the More Than Life Trilogy! Join us as we get to know the creator of this series and learn more about her historical romantasy. In spring 2025, Bethanie is also releasing a duology called More Than Dreams, which will definitely on our TBR! Caution - spoilers in the last secti...

Welcome wonderful listeners to Episode 16 of the Shadow and Starlight Podcast | Selective Truths & Sexual Tension!! It is time to dive into Iron Flame with a party, torture class, identity theft, and a long distance situationship.  To view Mackenzie’s consequence for losing Fourth Wing Trial by Trivia, please go visit our TikTok or Instagram @shadowandstarlightpod!   For next week, please read...

Welcome wonderful listeners to Episode 15 of the Shadow and Starlight Podcast | Violence Incarnate!! It is time to wrap up our coverage of Fourth Wing with several betrayals, endless tears, ridiculous amounts of questions, and wild theories by yours truly.    For next week, please read chapters 1-15 | pages 1-148 of Iron Flame by Rebecca Yarros for your reread or to refresh your memory. This episo...

Welcome wonderful listeners to Episode 14 of the Shadow and Starlight Podcast | 1 Way to Ride a Dragon and 5 Ways to Ride a Wingleader!! Join Kaina & Kenzie as we dig into a murderous capture the flag battle, dragon fashion, and explosive smut.   For next week, please read chapters 33-39 | pages `423-498 of Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros for your reread or to refresh your memory. This episode i...

Welcome wonderful listeners to Episode 13 of the Shadow and Starlight Podcast | Violent Oranges!! Sadly, no banging in this stretch of chapters. Instead, we get to discuss second-hand dragon horniness, a scorching kiss (literally), Squad Battle, and a trip to the front lines to see big sister. For next week, please read chapters 27-33| pages `334-430 of Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros for your rerea...

Welcome wonderful listeners to Episode 12 of the Shadow and Starlight Podcast | The One Where We Mispronounce Everything! Today we will be discussing Threshing, hot dragon gossip, and once again roasting a certain codex loving prick. For next week, please read chapters 19-26/pages 227-331 of Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros for your reread or to refresh your memory. This episode is based on Fourth Wi...

Welcome wonderful listeners to Episode 11 of the Shadow and Starlight Podcast | Gotcha by the Balls!! Join us as we begin our deep dive into the Empyrean Series by Rebecca Yarros in preparation for the Onyx Storm release. Time to dig into Violet’s adventures at Basgiath, including: admiring how hot Xaden is, being a smartie pants, and poisoning people until she can learn to land a punch. For next...

Welcome wonderful listeners to Episode 10 of the Shadow and Starlight Podcast // Simon Says!! Join us as we finish our coverage of Quicksilver by Callie Hart with MANY plot twists and predictions for book 2 of the Fae and Alchemy Series. For next week, please read chapters 1-9/pages `1-123 of Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros for your reread or to refresh your memory. This episode is based on Quicksil...

HAPPY HALLOWEEN!! :) Welcome wonderful listeners to Episode 9 of the Shadow and Starlight Podcast | Are You Smarter Than an Alchemist? In This stretch of chapters, Lorreth gets a new sword thanks to his serenading skills, Carrion adopts a plant, and Saeris finds out how stalkerish her future mother in law was. For next week, please read chapters 37-45/pages 507-609 of Quicksilver by Callie Hart fo...

Welcome wonderful listeners to Episode 8 of the Shadow and Starlight Podcast | Soup, Spice, and Everything Nice!! Join us for this action packed stretch of chapters loaded with spice, the scientific process, and quiche! ;) For next week, please read chapters 28-36/pages 418-506 of Quicksilver by Callie Hart for your reread or to refresh your memory. This episode is based on Quicksilver by Callie H...

Welcome wonderful listeners to Episode 7 of the Shadow and Starlight Podcast // Bad Human!! Join us as we dive into the kiss to end all kisses, a tall ginger & handsome plot twist, and a dinner date gone wrong. For next week, please read chapters 19-27/pages 273-417 of Quicksilver by Callie Hart for your reread or to refresh your memory. This episode is based on Quicksilver by Callie Hart. Int...

Welcome wonderful listeners to Episode 6 of the Shadow and Starlight Podcast | Death Himself!! Join us as we begin our coverage of Quicksilver by Callie Hart the first in the Fae & Alchemy Series. We meet Ms. Saeris Fane in a realm that could definitely benefit from some Brita filters and democracy. Homegirl gets herself in a tight spot, and Death Himself yanks her away to a Fae realm, where s...