• Shatter Me (Part 1 of 2): From solitary to love in a dystopian world
    Feb 18 2025

    In this episode, we dive into the gripping dystopian world of Tahereh Mafi’s “Shatter Me,” where themes of survival, self-discovery, and love collide. Over the next two episodes, we’ll explore Juliette Ferrars’ deadly touch, her battle against the Reestablishment, the book’s world-building, the growing love triangle, and our theories for what’s next. Grab a glass of bubbly and join us as we unpack the twists, tension-filled romance, and high-stakes survival that kept us hooked. Whether you’re a long-time fan or new to the series, get ready for a thrilling discussion packed with opinions, laughs, and a whole lot of wild speculation!

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    33 mins
  • Onyx Storm (Part 3 of 3): More spoiler-filled theories
    Feb 11 2025

    In the final (for now) episode of our deep dive into Onyx Storm, we share more of our theories and reactions to key plot points, including character relationships, unresolved mysteries, and the significance of certain objects. We give a quick update on the next books we’re delving into so you can read and theorize along with us. Join us as we speculate on future plot developments and potential hookups. If you have theories or book recommendations, we'd love to hear from you! Tune in, subscribe, and don't miss out on our next literary discussion.

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    27 mins
  • Onyx Storm (Part 2 of 3): Theories and questions
    Feb 4 2025

    In this episode, we dive even deeper into the mysteries of Onyx Storm, tackling lingering questions, sharing new theories, and realizing that reading too fast can make you think characters are dead when they’re very much alive! Plus, if you thought we were done discussing the chest, think again—it’s making a comeback. What theories have we missed? What questions are still up in the air? We want to hear from you! Tune in for a spoiler-filled conversation, and don’t forget to share your own theories with us at chapter30podcast@gmail.com or on Instagram/TikTok @ch.30podcast.

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    25 mins
  • Onyx Storm (Part 1 of 3): Initial spoiler-filled reactions
    Jan 29 2025

    In this episode, we delve into the highly anticipated release of Onyx Storm, discussing our overall reactions, reflections from our initial read and favorite moments. We get into the political intrigue, character developments and some hilarious scenes that had us laughing out loud. Join us as we share what we got right on our bingo card, our thoughts on the book's spice level compared to its predecessors, and much more. Spoiler alert! Make sure you've read Onyx Storm before listening. Tune in for more episodes where we unpack further theories and predictions for book four.

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    25 mins
  • Fourth Wing (Part 3 of 3): War games, power plays, and surprises in the shadows
    Jan 21 2025

    Join us for our final discussion of Fourth Wing, where we explore the intense character dynamics between Violet, Xaden and Dain. We question the full extent of the power of Xaden’s shadows, speculate on the future of key characters and share fun reading experiences—including debates over character name pronunciations. Get ready for predictions, analysis and fan theories as we look ahead to Onyx Storm and what's next for the series. Don’t miss this thrilling conclusion and be sure to share your thoughts on which new series we should explore next!

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    24 mins
  • Fourth Wing (Part 2 of 3): The gauntlet, quills and romantasy triangles
    Jan 14 2025

    Join Julie and Jenn as they continue their discussion on Rebecca Yarros’ Fourth Wing, the first book in The Empyrean series. In this episode, they dive deeper into the trials the cadets of the Riders Quadrant face, Violet’s evolving relationships with Dain and Xaden, and explore intriguing signets. Expect spoiler-filled chatter about the gauntlet vs. threshing, magical pens vs. quills, and common vs. uncommon lesser magics.

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    28 mins
  • Fourth Wing (Part 1 of 3): Fiery encounters and forbidden secrets
    Jan 7 2025

    In this episode, Jenn and Julie dive back into the captivating world of Rebecca Yarros’ Empyrean series. They go back to revisit Fourth Wing, the first book, and explore everything from Violet Sorrengail’s unexpected journey into the dragon rider quadrant to comparing the love triangle we got versus the one we almost had. Along the way, the hosts unpack key plot points, character dynamics and fan theories, all while sharing fun anecdotes and fresh insights. Don't forget to leave a review and subscribe for more magical discussions!

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    29 mins
  • Iron Flame (Part 4 of 4): Mysteries and questions abound
    Dec 31 2024

    In this final episode on Iron Flame, the second book in Rebecca Yarros' Empyrean series, Jenn and Julie delve into lingering questions and theories. They discuss potential clues, speculate on character subplots, and implore Rebecca for additional POV chapters. Plus, they theorize about what to expect – and what questions they hope will be answered – in the upcoming book, Onyx Storm.

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    24 mins