This week, we’re diving into Iron Flame by Rebecca Yarros, Chapters 41-45. Violet arrives at the opulent palace, but things feel off—from Xaden’s suspicious knowledge of the place to Viscount Tecarus’ creepy enthusiasm for her lightning skills. Then there’s Cat, the ex from hell, whose mind games push Violet to the brink—until Xaden shuts it down with a very public kiss. But drama takes a backseat when Tecarus forces Violet to zap a chest, unleashing a Venin prisoner. Cue chaos, a deadly fight, and a terrible trade deal that saddles them with 100 flier cadets—including Cat.

Then, it’s off to the Cliffs of Dralor, where the only rule is don’t die. A brutal climb, a boulder attack, and a wyvern snatching a gryphon mid-air push everyone to their limits. Violet weaponizes lightning in a risky new way, but now the enemy knows exactly where they are.

As tensions rise, the real bombshell drops—runes exist, and they could change everything. War is coming, but first, they have to survive each other. Buckle up—this episode is pure chaos. ⚡