In this episode of the Reading Materials Podcast, we journey to the Southern Continent with Tower of Dawn and dive deep into the revelations and relationships that redefine the series. We unpack the bombshell twist that Maeve is Valg, we vent our continuing frustration with Chaol as his healing arc tests everyone’s patience, and we talk through why Yrene’s choices left us more disappointed than inspired.From political intrigue to personal upheaval, we explore how this installment expands the world, reframes key characters, and sets the stage for the explosive finale to come.Episode Timepoints:00:00 - Intro00:35 - Spoiler Warning00:50 - Life Updates02:00 - The Blurb03:15 - What Actually Happened in Tower of Dawn06:30 - Our Discussion01:03:50 - Next Time on Reading Materials01:05:00 - Outro
Maria is back this week as co-host to continue diving into the Throne of Glass series with Lucia. This week, we are tackling the gut-wrenching Empire of Storms.Join us for our thoughts on Aelin’s epic trust issues, that long-awaited “we’re mates” moment with Rowan, and the sizzling slow burn between Dorian and Manon. Plus—Elena, the gods, and that cursed lock that ruined everything. Episode Timepoints:00:00 - Intro00:20 - Spoiler Warning01:50 - The Blurb02:55 - What actually happened in Empire of Storms06:45 - Our Discussion01:47:50 - Outro
Lucia and Maria are half-way through their re-read of the Throne of Glass series by Sarah J. Maas. In this week's episode, Aelin has accepted her destiny as the rightful Queen of Terrasen and returns to Rifthold to enact revenge upon Arobynn...Join us for our discussion of Queen of Shadows and hear our thoughts on Aelin’s masterminding, Lysandra’s powers, Aedion’s comedic relief, Rowan’s mixed feelings, Manon’s humanity, Dorian’s fate, Chaol’s double standards, Arobynn’s downfall and more!Episode Timepoints:00:00 - Intro00:25 - Spoiler Warning01:30 - The Blurb02:25 - Summary of Queen of Shadows05:40 - Our Discussion of the Book01:59:00 - Outro
Lucia and Maria are half-way through their re-read of the Throne of Glass series by Sarah J. Maas. In this week's episode, we leave Rifthold behind as Celaena travels to Wendlyn, confronts her past and ultimately decides her future...Join us for our thoughts on Celaena's magical training, Rowan's grouchiness, Dorian's new relationship, Chaol's changing allegiances, rebellious generals and wing leaders!Episode Timepoints:00:00 - Intro00:25 - Spoiler Warning01:20 - The Blurb02:10 - Summary of Heir of Fire05:40 - Our Discussion of the Book01:38:20 - Outro
Lucia and Maria have embarked upon a re-read of the Throne of Glass series by Sarah J. Maas. In this week's episode, the plot thickens in Crown of Midnight, as Celaena is now the King's champion and must decide where her loyalties lie...Join us for our thoughts on Celaena's morality, Dorian's powers, Nehemia's betrayal, Chaol's loyalty and more!Episode Timepoints:00:00 - Intro00:30 - Spoiler Warning03:00 - The Blurb04:15 - The Summary of Crown of Midnight06:20 - Our Discussion of the Book01:40:55 - Outro
Lucia and Maria continue their re-read of the Throne of Glass series by Sarah J. Maas. After the harrowing events of the previous book, Celaena is called to the castle to take part in a deadly competition where the prize is her freedom.Join us this week for our thoughts on crown princes, the captain of the guard, love triangles, secret plots and more!Episode timepoints:00:00 - Intro00:45 - Spoiler Warning01:45 - The Blurb02:30 - Our Discussion of Throne of Glass01:48:50 - Outro
We raved about A Court of Thorns and Roses, then raged about Crescent City … it was perhaps inevitable that we would round-off our deep dive into Sarah J. Maas’s works by discussing the Throne of Glass series. Maria returns once again as co-host for this season and she has a lot to say!Join us for our thoughts on young assassins, first loves, pirates, betrayals and more!Episode Timepoints:00:00 - Intro03:45 - Spoiler Warning05:40 - The Blurb06:20 - Our Discussion of The Assassin’s Blade39:15-40:15 - SPOILER WARNING for rest of series01:29:50 - Outro
After almost a year of recording, Lucia and Jess finally finish their deep-dive into Crescent City 3, a.k.a. House of Flame and Shadow by Sarah J. Maas. This week they discuss chapters 81 through to 102.Join us for our thoughts on powering up, black holes, mother figures and betrayals.Disclaimer: We had some technical issues during the recording of this episode and as such, some of the audio is of lower quality. We apologize for this and hope you enjoy the episode nonetheless.Episode Timepoints:00:00 - Intro00:30 - Spoiler Warning01:00 - The Story So Far02:15 - Our Discussion of Chapters 81-102 of House of Flame and Shadow55:45 - Outro
Lucia and Jess continue their deep dive into Crescent City 3, a.k.a. House of Flame and Shadow by Sarah J. Maas. This week they discuss chapters 61 through to 80.Join us for our thoughts on Bryce as queen, Ithan being the definition of falling upwards, and the lack of redemption arcs.Episode Timepoints:00:00 - Intro00:30 - Spoiler Warning01:00 - The Story So Far01:40 - Our Discussion of Chapters 61-80 of House of Flame and Shadow55:30 - Outro
Lucia and Jess continue their deep dive into Crescent City 3, a.k.a. House of Flame and Shadow by Sarah J. Maas. This week they discuss chapters 41 through to 60.Join us for our thoughts on necromancy, relationship developments and characters not acting like themselves.Episode Timepoints:00:00 - Intro00:30 - Spoiler Warning01:15 - The Story So Far02:25 - Our Discussion of chapters 41-60 of House of Flame and Shadow48:55 - Outro
Lucia and Jess are making their way through the worlds of Sarah J. Maas. In this episode they continue their deep dive into House of Flame and Shadow, discussing chapters 21 to 40.Join us for our thoughts on Lidia's sacrifice, Hunt's guilt and Bryce's plans.00:00 - Intro00:20 - Spoiler Warning00:35 - Our Discussion of Chapters 21 - 40 of House of Flame and Shadow48:35 - Outro
Lucia and Jess are making their way through the worlds of Sarah J. Maas. In this episode they begin their deep dive into House of Flame and Shadow, discussing chapters 1 to 20.Join us for our thoughts on trekking through tunnels, whining characters and another bout of info-dumping.00:00 - Intro00:20 - Spoiler Warning00:35 - Our Discussion of Chapters 1 - 20 of House of Flame and Shadow59:20 - Outro
Lucia and Jess are making their way through the worlds of Sarah J. Maas. In this episode they continue their deep dive into House of Sky and Breath, discussing chapters 61 to Epilogue.Join us for our thoughts on the Asteri, the identity of Agent Day, crossovers and our predictions for book 3 of Crescent City.Episode Timepoints:00:00 - Intro00:30 - Spoiler Warning01:30 - Our Discussion of Chapters 61-Epilogue of House of Sky and Breath01:12:00 - Outro
Lucia and Jess are making their way through the worlds of Sarah J. Maas. In this episode they continue their deep dive into House of Sky and Breath, discussing chapters 41 to 60.Join us to hear our thoughts on the Hind, secret identities and the disappointing conclusion to Emile's storyline.Episode Timepoints:00:00 - Intro00:20 - Spoiler Warning02:00 - Our Discussion of Chapters 41 to 60 of House of Sky and Breath01:01:20 - Outro
Lucia and Jess are making their way through the worlds of Sarah J. Maas. In this episode they continue their deep dive into House of Sky and Breath, discussing chapters 21 to 40.Join us to hear our thoughts on mystics, mind-links and mates.Episode Timepoints:00:00 - Intro00:30 - Spoiler Warning01:00 - The Story So Far02:40 - Our Discussion of Chapters 21-40 of House of Sky and Breath01:05:45 - Outro
Bryce may have saved Lunathion from an invasion of demons from Hel, but her actions have caught the attention of the Asteri. Instead of staying out of trouble, however, her and Hunt get tangled up with a rebellion...Lucia and Jess are making their way through the worlds of Sarah J. Maas. In this episode they start their deep dive into House of Sky and Breath, discussing the first 20 chapters.Join us to hear our thoughts on Danika keeping secrets (again), the disappointment that is Tharion, and the arrangement between Bryce and Hunt.Episode Timepoints:00:00 - Intro00:20 - Spoiler Warning01:05 - Our Discussion of Chapters 1-20 of House of Sky and Breath50:05 - Outro
Welcome back to another special season in which Lucia is joined by Jess to dive deep into Sarah J. Maas’s adult urban fantasy series Crescent City. This episode discusses chapters 81 through 98 of House of Earth and Blood.Join us as we talk about the aftermath of Micah’s actions, the shifters coming to the rescue of Lunathion and Bryce finally making the Drop.Episode Timepoints:00:00 - Intro00:20 - Spoiler Warning00:35 - The Story So Far02:10 - Our Discussion of Chapters 61 - 80 of Crescent City49:40 - OutroLinks:Sarah J. Maas on GoodreadsReading Materials on GoodreadsLucia on GoodreadsCorrie on GoodreadsReading Materials on Instagram
Welcome back to another special season in which Lucia is joined by Jess to dive deep into Sarah J. Maas’s adult urban fantasy series Crescent City. This episode discusses chapters 61 through 80 of House of Earth and Blood.Join us as we talk about Hunt’s punishment for attacking Amelie, the mystery that is Fury Axtar and the awesomeness that is Lehabah.Episode Timepoints:00:00 - Intro00:25 - Spoiler Warning00:50 - The Story So Far01:35 - Our Discussion of Chapters 61 - 80 of Crescent City01:04:25 - OutroOther Books Mentioned:A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. MaasLinks:Sarah J. Maas on GoodreadsReading Materials on GoodreadsLucia on GoodreadsCorrie on GoodreadsReading Materials on Instagram
Welcome back to another special season in which Lucia is joined by Jess to dive deep into Sarah J. Maas’s adult urban fantasy series Crescent City. This episode discusses chapters 41 through 60 of House of Earth and Blood.Join us as we talk about demon princes, the mending of Ruhn and Bryce's relationship, and Danika's increasing number of secrets.Episode Timepoints:00:00 - Intro00:20 - Spoiler Warning00:35 - The Story So Far02:25 - Our Discussion of Chapters 41 - 60 of Crescent City1:01:50 - OutroOther Books Mentioned:A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. MaasThe Serpent and the Wings of Night by Carissa BroadbentLinks:Sarah J. Maas on GoodreadsReading Materials on GoodreadsLucia on GoodreadsCorrie on GoodreadsReading Materials on InstagramThank you for listening! You can send your feedback, thoughts, questions and book recommendations to us at reading.materials.podcast@gmail.com.
Welcome back to another special season in which Lucia is joined by Jess to dive deep into Sarah J. Maas’s adult urban fantasy series Crescent City. This episode discusses chapters 21 through 40 of House of Earth and Blood.Join us as we talk info-dumping, the developing relationship between Bryce and Hunt, sphinxes and the technicalities of flying with wings.Episode Timepoints:00:00 - Intro00:25 - Spoiler Warning01:05 - The Story So Far02:25 - Our Discussion of Chapters 21 - 40 of Crescent City1:07:20 - OutroOther Books Mentioned:A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. MaasLinks:Sarah J. Maas on GoodreadsReading Materials on GoodreadsLucia on GoodreadsCorrie on GoodreadsReading Materials on Instagram
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Jessica Mc Fadden
Another highly entertaining episode, thanks ladies ☺️
Jessica Mc Fadden
you've saved me another read ladies ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Jessica Mc Fadden
One of my all time favourite episodes.
Jessica Mc Fadden
Another great episode! I think I'll have to read this one myself