The Witchling’s Read Podcast

What in the Onyx Storm? We’re as lost as the Irids!

What in the Onyx Storm Just Happened?! The highly anticipated Onyx Storm has landed, and the Witchlings have thoughts — some excited, some downright frustrated. With ratings swinging from 7.5 to 5.5, this episode is a storm of conflicting opinions (pun fully intended). 🔥 We LOVED: ✔️ The world-building ✔️ Xaden and Violet’s ever-evolving dynamic ✔️ The glow-up in side character arcs 😤 We NEEDED: ❌ More answers (seriously, we know nothing about the magic system) ❌ Less unnecessary angst from Imogen ❌ More Riddoc banter — and Broccoli the cat supremacy, please We’re breaking down the highs, the lows, and our wildest, tinfoil-hat theories — including memory wipes, prophecy twists, and the looming question: does Rebecca Yarros actually know where this is all heading? Tune in for passionate rants, chaotic laughter, and a whole lot of Sherlock Holmes energy as we desperately try to piece this puzzle together. If there’s one thing we all agreed on, it’s this: Onyx Storm left us with more questions than answers — and we need them yesterday.

Fourth Wing and Iron Flame – What We Loved (and Didn’t)

In this episode of The Witchling's Read, we dive into the world of Fourth Wing and Iron Flame just days before Onyx Storm drops. We chat about our ratings, favourite moments, and the characters that stuck with us the most—whether it’s Violet’s growth, the tension between Xaden and Dain, or the found family dynamic that makes this series so compelling. We also explore the contrast between the brutal world of Basgiath and the more collaborative Griffin Riders, and, of course, we discuss that infamous miscommunication trope. Plus, we debate whether we’d rather ride a dragon or a griffin and why we’d absolutely haunt anyone who burned our books. This episode is full of laughter, bookish chaos, and strong opinions—especially when it comes to Dain. Join us as we get hyped for Onyx Storm and unpack all things Empyrean!

Welcome to The Witchling's Read: Meet Your Hosts

Welcome to the very first episode of The Witching's Read! In this introduction, we share who we are, why we started this podcast, and what you can expect from our monthly episodes. Meet Emma-Leigh, Zoe, and Jess -- three friends with a love for books, especially fantasy and romance. We discuss how we choose our books, what makes our perspectives unique, and answer some fun bookish questions about our favourite reads, genres, and dream characters to be. Plus, we give you a sneak peek at our first book discussion: Rebecca Yarros's Iron Flame and Fourth Wing! Whether you're a fellow bookworm or just love a good story, join The Reading Coven and let us cast some bookish spells together. Don't forget to follow us on social media and share your thoughts!