Ep 2: Threshing Day Stories 7-13

Lexi Ayala (0:09)

Welcome, welcome, welcome to the Fantasy Fangirls Podcast, where two sisters dive deep into beloved Fantasy lore, characters, themes, theories, and more. I'm Lexi, Ulja's sister and fantasy lore nerd.

Nicole (0:25)

And today is our episode two of Threshing Day Stories.

Lexi Ayala (0:26)

And today, we're going to be talking about and today is our episode two of Threshing Day by Rebecca Yarros, where we are covering POV chapters seven through thirteen.

Nicole (0:35)

Which means Imogen, Ri, Sawyer, Ridic, Liam, Sloane, and Aaric.

Lexi Ayala (0:42)

But before we begin, please listen closely to our spoiler warning. This episode has spoilers for the entire Empyrean Series. That includes Threshing Day, Fourth Wing, Iron Flame, and Onyx Storm.

Nicole (0:54)

So if you don't know why Imogen's chapter proceeded to petrify our minds, then please go finish the book. We will be here when you're done.

Lexi Ayala (1:04)

Next, we at Fantasy Fangirls are adults who say adult things about adult books. So in other words, friends, this podcast is rated R.

Nicole (1:11)

I am not going to apologize for the woman I become. When Garrick Tavis says, say the word, or Dane Atos says, eyes here, Mari.

So please be mindful of those little listening ears.

Lexi Ayala (1:26)

Be sure to check out our other two podcasts in the Fantasy Fangirls media network. Fantasy FanFellas is hosted by our executive producer Hayden and BookTalk star Stephen Walker as they do a read-along deep dive of Dungeon Crawler Carl.

Nicole (1:40)

Then we have Fantasy Fan Reads hosted by the delightful Jess of Lost Books of Jess, where she has cozy coffee conversations, author interviews, some chaotic questions and more.

Lexi Ayala (1:52)

Give both of these FFG Media Network shows a follow. Link is in the show notes. Additionally, we'll love to see what upcoming live events.

Nicole (1:59)

On October 17th, we are doing an in-person Acotar trivia at Little Blue Pigeon in partnership with Sammy Ryan. Then on October 18th, get ready for our virtual trivia showdown to see if we are all ready for Acotar 6

Lexi Ayala (2:17)

We've got our Acotar 6 and 7 midnight release parties with Tattered Cover and Book and Gather in Denver, Colorado.

Nicole (2:24)

Links to all of these events and so many more, like events in Scotland next year, are on our website or in the show notes. Check it out for all the details.

Lexi Ayala (2:33)

Last thing before we jump into this Threshing Day episode 2, if you love Fantasy Fangirls and want more events, more content, more community and so much more, please check out Fantasy Fan Club.

Nicole (2:44)

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Lexi Ayala (3:42)

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Nicole (3:58)

And now it is time to accept the terms of this dragon bond and come for them all.

Lexi Ayala (4:06)

Let's venture to the valley for Threshing Day and discuss key insights, character analysis, lore, so much foreshadowing, lots and lots of theories, and even more.

I love that we're starting today's deep dive with Imogen, who I think is my favorite POV we get, but Papa Sorengale on the page was my favorite moment. There is so much here to unpack with Imogen's POV. I think that she might have the most amount of Easter eggs.

Nicole (4:31)

I think you're right.

Lexi Ayala (4:32)

Yeah. I think so too. At least that we know of. At least that we found, yeah. All right, so first let's set the scene for her POV. It's the same year as Dane and Bodhi, who we talked about in episode one. It's the year 632 AU, so it's the year before Violet, and there are 15 marked ones who enter the writer's quadrant this year, compared to last year's 10 marked ones.