Greetings, would-be cadets. Today, the Darlings discuss the romantasy phenomenon that has taken the world by storm, Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros (Empyrean series book 1), and what a ride it is.

Consider yourself conscripted into Basgiath War College where, if lucky, you'll gain entry into your desired quadrant. That is, if you can survive its demands. Rider, Scribe, Healer, Infantry—choose carefully.

We meet chronically injured, Violet Sorrengail (aka Violence) and the tall, dark, and handsome, Xaden Riorson—son of the Great Betrayer, Jack(-ass) Barlowe, and a small army of other cadets who may or may not survive their first year at Basgiath.

Pour one out for [redacted].

We hope you enjoy this bonus episode while we take a short break between our ACOTAR and Crescent City series readalongs. Iron Flame discussion: imminent.

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Sandra and Tera are joined by one of their FAVORITE story darlings and SJM fangirls, Jessea Jurhs from the Gym Was Cancelled podcast! Together, they discuss the second half of A Court of Silver Flames by Sarah J Maas (ACOSF chapters 38+)!

Seeing as how this is the final ACOTAR book, at least for now, the trio gives a broad-strokes recap of the major plot developments while sharing their theories about the series—no matter how unhinged they might sound.

The second half of ACOSF screams sex, sex, and more sex, but it is the overarching plot behind Lady Death and the Valkyries that is *chef's kiss*

They talk about why Nessian might be superior to Feysand, what makes Nesta such a compelling protagonist, potential Azriel ships, and there are lots of musings around Eris, Lucien, and that pesky thing called the mating bond.

Silver Flames brings belly laughs, lots of crying and trauma healing, and glorious girls kicking butt moments, making the latest ACOTAR installment one of SJM's greatest books to date. Cue the sad tears for not having another ACOTAR book to read.

But next up? Crescent City.

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The Darlings discuss the first half of one of their favorite ACOTAR books to date, A Court of Silver Flames by Sarah J Maas (ACOSF ch. 1–37). Nesta has been a bad, bad girl, and our poor Prince of B*stards, Cassian, has been tasked with fetching the eldest Archeron daughter for a capital 'I' Intervention at Feysand's sprawling estate.

Nesta's new reality? She is to live at the House of Wind, train with Cassian Illyrian-style at Windhaven, and work for Clotho in the House of Wind's library. Azriel gets to play chaperone. Commence Nesta striking a bargain with Cassian, LOTS of sexual tension, and terrible flashbacks and PTSD.

Tamlin has apparently gone full beast mode. Rhysand is hiding something major from Feyre. Mor is off in Vallahan. The Inner Circle is dealing with the remaining mortal queens (headed up by Briallyn) and trying to find the Dread Trove.

Something is very, very wrong with Nesta. And Eris. It seems the presumed heir of the Autumn Court is hiding secrets of his own... perhaps secrets that aren't his to tell. Silver Flames is shaping up to be an SJM masterpiece!

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Tera and Sandra discuss A Court of Frost and Starlight by Sarah J Maas (ACOFAS). Feyre tries to find her purpose in Velaris post-Hybern, the Archeron sisters have to adjust to horrible biannual periods, Nesta's still super mean, and Cassian's just a big, strong brute with a heart of pure gold. Feysand and the Inner Circle enjoy the Winter Solstice holiday, and it's adorbs.

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The Darlings finish their discussion of A Court of Wings and Ruin by Sarah J Maas (ACOWAR chapters 37+). Tera says Feyre was thrust into her role as the temptress. Sandra begs to differ. 😏

Here's that TikTok/Reel reference for Azriel teaching Feyre to fly.

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Chapters:

(00:00) Intro

(01:30) ACOWAR talk

(01:07:08) Outro

Sandra and Tera dive into the third ACOTAR book: A Court of Wings and Ruin (ACOWAR) by Sarah J Maas (chapters 1–36).

Previously, the Darlings discussed every book in SJM's Throne of Glass series. Strongly recommend reading those books and listening to those episodes!

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The Darlings finish the second ACOTAR book: A Court of Mist and Fury (ACOMAF) by Sarah J Maas. At last, they arrive at the long-anticipated chapters of 54 and 55. First the sweet, and then the spicy. SJM feeds us in the second half! 👀

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Tera and Sandra crack open the second ACOTAR book: A Court of Mist and Fury by Sarah J Maas (chapters 1–32). Tera is an ACOTAR first-timer, Sandra a fourth-timer.

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Welcome back to our series readalong of A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J Maas! In this episode, the Darlings talk about the second half of book one (chapters 24+). Tera is an ACOTAR first-timer, Sandra a fourth-timer.

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Welcome to our series readalong of A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J Maas! In this first episode, Tera and Sandra talk about the first half of book 1 (chapters 1–23). Tera is an ACOTAR first-timer, Sandra a fourth-timer.

Spoilers ahead, including some mentions for SJM's Throne of Glass series (we highly recommend you go back and read those books—we have 16 full episodes discussing them!). Proceed at your own risk.

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