Let’s dive right into one of the biggest questions within the world of The Empyrean. What is Violet’s second signet? And how TF does Rebecca think it’s so”obvious”…are we obtuse?

Welcome to our first Formation! This week, I am joined by the resident Empyrean Expert herself, Danelle! Let’s chat about what you can expect as we dive right into the deadly and absolutely phenomenal world of The Empyrean!

Wow…well we’ve reached the end of House of Earth and Blood. Bryce and Hunt are left to deal with the aftermath of the longest day ever. Their ~fun~ time is once again interrupted by not one, but two, very ill-timed calls. Let’s just say that the Asteri are not pleased. For the record, I still hold that this is one of my favorite books of all time.

This week, I’m deep diving the Onyx Storm excerpt that Cosmo dropped last week. I’m joined by the Fourth Wing Dream Team, aka Danelle, Jules and Elijah! We’ve got plenty of theories just from these few pages. Are the wards operating at 100%? How long has it been since the events of Iron Flame? What is significance of the silver hair?!?! Let’s chat about it!

Well…these chapters were less than ideal to conquer in my current mental state but here we are. Bryce is making the Drop but she is not alone. Her power exceeds all expectations and heals the city in the process. Now she just has to make the Ascent.

PSA: Reminder that our spoiler ban on HOFAS has been lifted!

We find ourselves yet again in unprecedented and uncertain times as we attempt to navigate the world we now find ourselves in. One thing is certain - books are political. Let us say it one more time…BOOKS ARE POLITICAL. To pretend otherwise or to remain silent on this election and its horrific consequences is to be complicit.

Mads and I have always used our platforms to celebrate and protect women, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, people of color, the trans community and non-binary folks. That will not change. If this angers or surprises you then, quite frankly, we aren’t sure what podcast you have listened to for the past four years.

Our advice for now is this:

Embrace the rage.

Embrace the sadness.

Embrace the maelstrom of emotions.

Remember this feeling and harness it.

Let this feeling fuel you moving forward.

Prepare to be swept away in my chat with the lovely Carly Spade about her upcoming novel, Of Magic and Rum! This is the second installment in her Beyond a Contemporary Mythos universe. The story follows Rhode, a sea nymph tied to certain Greek god, as she embarks on a journey across the seas to evade a vicious sea monster. Too bad Rhode’s plan didn’t account for the cocky, brash and unreasonably handsome Captain Calico Jack and the electrifying chemistry between them. Carly gives an update on her next projects and gives us a glimpse into life as an author. As is tradition, we had to make time to talk about our current favorite video games too!

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Of Magic and Rum will be available this Thursday, November 7th, on Kindle Unlimited! Be sure to check out Carly’s website for signed paperback editions and some amazing book boxes as well!

Join Mads and I as we go through some of our most highly anticipated upcoming releases. I swear I double checked each date so you can trust me on these contrary to prior mix-ups! Be sure to have your wishlists handy. Pre-orders for these books would make some good holiday gifts…just saying.