We’re diving headfirst into the chaos of Quicksilver by Callie Hart. In chapters 1–5, Saeris steals shiny golden bling, Hayden does his best “hold my beer” impression in front of thirty guardians, and Queen Madra proves she’s the worst dinner host ever.

Oh—and Saeris? She screams, bleeds, melts daggers with her brain, and meets Death himself (who, spoiler, is unfairly attractive). Buckle up, because this book wastes no time throwing us off the deep end—literally into a pool of molten silver.

We’re kicking off a brand-new series on Rekindling the Pages: author spotlight Rekindling the Author! (Yes! More new things!)

In this first installment, we sit down with Richard Pinheiro-Rivera, author of The Blessed Three—the first book in his epic fantasy series that will span ten novels (with Book 7 releasing this December).

We talk about the spark that inspired the series, the challenges of writing such a saga, the characters that leapt off the page, and the emotional themes at the heart of this story. Spoiler-free! (kinda)

You can find Richard on social media as @richierocksout for more info about him and his books!

Link to his first novel:

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Welcome to the very first episode of our new monthly series, Throwback Bookshelf — where we dust off the books that defined our teenage years and revisit them with our fully-formed adult brains, higher standards, and just a little bit of chaos.

This month, we’re diving fang-first into Vampire Academy by Richelle Mead, this series that had us shipping forbidden romances, dreaming about dhampir training, and spiraling over Strigoi drama back in the early 2000s. We’re talking nostalgia, teen obsession, and whether this book actually holds up—or if it was simply a fever dream powered by glitter eyeliner and bad decisions.

It's the end of the storm! We wrap up our coverage of Onyx Storm by Rebecca Yarros, and we dive headfirst into the chaos, heartbreak, and shadow-fueled mayhem of chapters 61 to 66. From wyvern battles at Medaro Pass and the emotional gut punch that is Quinn’s final stand, to Imogen’s raw grief, Violet’s impossible choice, and Xaden going full Shadow Daddy, this finale has everything—rage, sacrifice, and just enough hope to leave us destroyed but grateful.

🚨 Chapter 56–60 of Onyx Storm by Rebecca Yarros is a nonstop emotional rollercoaster with dream-stabbing wakeups, surprise deadlines, and oh yeah—Mira’s throat getting SLICED. We’re talking dreamscapes, dragon-scale clues, villain monologues, battlefield chaos, last-minute saves, and Violet unlocking her inner tactical gremlin. Buckle up, because this episode is wrath-fueled, dagger-flinging, and absolutely unhinged. 💀⚡🐉

Chapters 51–55 of Onyx Storm by Rebecca Yarros bring chaos, heartbreak, and… a steamy foot bath?? Violet’s zapping wyvern from the sky, dodging priestesses, and making rune magic sad-girl-style—because oh yeah, Andarna peaces out with her shiny irid fam. Tairn gets skewered, Xaden catches boulders like it’s cardio, and Theophanie crashes the party with death and divine ultimatums. Grief hits hard, but Mira hits harder, dragging Violet out of bed and into battle-ready mode. And just when we thought Xaden was the sunshine to Violet’s storm… a prophecy plot twist has us spiraling. Again. Grab your sparring gear and your tissues—this one hurts.

Violet’s sore, Xaden’s spiraling, Sawyer’s mud-diving at 4 a.m., and the chair? Did not consent. From political chaos to dream-walking drama, chapters 46–50 of Onyx Storm by Rebecca Yarros bring spice, shadows, and signet surprises. Someone please send snacks. 🐉💔🛁

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Violet crashes a dragon family reunion, gets roasted by ancient Irids, and learns she’s unknowingly failing a cosmic exam. Meanwhile, Xaden’s soul is cracking, Andarna’s heart is breaking, and Ridoc is just trying to hold everyone together. From jungle confessions to sky-diving maneuvers and spooky seamstress mail, Chapters 41–45 of Onyx Storm by Rebecca Yarros bring the chaos, the heartbreak, and the dragon drama.

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One minute it’s cake, the next it’s chaos. Garrick drops, Violet enters her villain era, and Xaden channels his inner TV doctor. Faris? Caught. Ridoc? Stabbed-ish. Mira? Full royal guard mode. Then it’s off to Zehyllna, where party games come with death penalties—RIP Trager. Violet levels up as a leader mid-trauma while dragons nap nearby like it’s not all on fire. Just when we think we can breathe? Surprise! Giant ancient irids crawl out of the beach and say “hey.” Totally normal.

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Things get brutal, bloody, and wildly awkward this week as we dive into chapters 31 through 35 of Onyx Storm by Rebecca Yarros. From gladiator-style trials and dragon-sized ultimatums to emotionally loaded dinners and surprise mom reveals, the squad has no peace. Violet faces impossible choices, Xaden declares war on political matchmaking, and Garrick? Well… he really should’ve skipped dessert.

We’re talking temple tests, shady alliances, found family vibes, and one seriously poisoned slice of chocolate cake. Join us as we unpack the chaos, the character growth, and the emotional landmines in these pivotal chapters.

The tension is sky-high this week as we dive into chapters 26 to 30 of Onyx Storm by Rebecca Yarros! Join us as Violet and Xaden’s diplomatic dinner turns into a full-on fight scene (because of course it does), shadows snap necks, Andarna shows off her very careful panther-handling skills, and Courtlyn learns why you don’t mess with dragon riders.

But wait—there’s more! Family secrets come crashing into the mission when Aaric makes his surprise entrance (sorry Halden ), Mira keeps dropping half-truths, and the squad heads into Unnbriel where trial by combat isn’t just tradition—it’s policy. Also: jungle humidity, magical rocks, awkward sister talks, and one very tense wake-up call in the clearing.

In this episode, we dive into chapters 21 through 25 of Onyx Storm by Rebecca Yarros, where things go from tense to ahem very intimate—and then right back to politically complicated. We’ve got high-stakes flights, awkward exes, territorial shadows, secret bookshop brawls, forbidden information, and one extremely broken table. Violet and Xaden finally give in (yes, finally), but not without plenty of heartache, heat, and hallway interruptions from the squad. Oh, and King Courtlyn? He’s making power plays we absolutely do not trust. 

In this episode, we dive into chapters 16–20 of Onyx Storm by Rebecca Yarros —where power surges, trust fractures, and certain characters (you know who) keep making bold, questionable choices. We’re talking emotional reunions, risky flights, and just enough chaos to make our dragon-loving hearts race. Spoilers, theories, and shadow-drenched banter await!

Things get feral in Chapters 11–15 of Onyx Storm by Rebecca Yarros. Andarna’s a rare chaos dragon, Violet’s knee taps out, and Xaden’s giving broody professor with bonus forbidden make-outs. Jack spills creepy venin tea, Jesinia drops archive bombshells, and Xaden mops the combat floor with half the class. Oh—and Article Eight? Officially ruining lives.

We’re back in the chaos, rekindlers. In this episode, we’re diving into chapters 6 to 10 of Onyx Storm by Rebecca Yarros—and trust us, the tension is THICK. Expect emotional whiplash, morally gray decisions, and a whole lot of exhaustion (ours and the characters’). We’re unpacking everything from battlefield injuries and wyvern remains to trust issues and the rising stakes at Samara. As always, we’re here with our theories, gasps, and a few unhinged laughs.

We’re back, Rekindlers—and so is Violet Sorrengail, flying through a snowstorm that feels more like a death wish than a patrol mission. In Chapters 1–5 of Onyx Storm by Rebecca Yarros, we dive headfirst into post-war trauma, chilly tension, and a suspiciously quiet Basgiath that’s definitely not as safe as it pretends to be. Venin are already slipping past the wards, alliances are fraying faster than Tairn’s temper, and Violet’s dodging political landmines and emotionally loaded kisses like it’s her new full-time job.

There’s flirting, fighting, flaming handprints, and a very flammable headboard. Grab your apples and your emotional support dragons—this storm is just getting started.

It’s the final countdown, Rekindlers—and the end of Iron Flame by Rebecca Yarros does not go quietly. In this explosive finale episode, we dive headfirst into Chapters 61–66, where everything (and we mean everything) is on fire—literally, emotionally, and magically.

We’ve got murder-lizards from above, magical Wi-Fi meltdowns, Tairn playing dragon Uber, and Violet wielding lightning like a caffeinated demigod. There’s love confessions mid-battle, a deadly game of enchanted hot potato, and a surprise stormy pep talk from Mama Sorrengail. And that’s just the first chapter.

We break down Rhiannon’s action-hero entrance, Andarna’s epic dragon puberty glow-up, and Violet’s race to activate the final wardstone while bleeding from what feels like 87 places. Oh—and Sloane’s a siphon now? Casual.

But when General Sorrengail pulls the most devastating “I’m proud of you” in the history of fiction, we fall apart right alongside Violet. The wards rise. The battle ends. And Xaden… changes.

From heart-wrenching sacrifice to soul-crushing secrets, this is the episode where dragons roar, truths burn, and our hearts break all over again. Grab a tissue and your favorite dagger—because the war might be over, but nothing will ever be the same.

This week on Rekindling the Pages, Deya and Liz dive into Chapters 56–60 of Iron Flame by Rebecca Yarros. This episode is a five-chapter chaos sprint and the dragons are not ready for nap time. Violet finally cracks the ancient wardstone code (Draconic 101, anyone?) and lights up the sky with six dragons and a Hail Mary rune. But just as the squad’s celebrating not dying, Xaden’s like, “Hey babe, I can read your intentions,” and Violet’s romantic life promptly explodes.

Cue a tense reunion in Athebyne, mom with a fresh truth bomb, and a casual corpse-dive that ends with Violet frying a wyvern like it’s snack time at Basgiath. From there, it’s dagger sparring, heartfelt apologies, and the realization that Samara isn’t the target. Basgiath is.

Now it’s panic mode: maps dropped, squads assembled, and the world’s worst road trip (dragon edition) takes off. At Basgiath, things look way too quiet… until they find Jack Barlowe playing evil overlord with a dragon puppet and smashing wardstones like it’s open mic night for villainy. RIP Baide.

Explosions. Betrayals. Dead dragons. Desperate kisses. And a battle that’s about to turn Navarre into toast.

Let’s fly into the storm, Rekindlers—this is war.

This week on Rekindling the Pages, Deya and Liz dive into Chapters 51–55 of Iron Flame by Rebecca Yarros. Things get intense as Violet climbs to the roof with chocolate cake and feelings, only for Xaden to derail it with a dick joke—priorities. But the mood turns grim fast: the war’s a mess, the venin are winning, and Mira’s over here bubble-wrapping Xaden like he’s Violet’s fragile little war boy. Cue rare apologies and romantic doom.

Meanwhile, Violet cracks the biggest journal clue yet—“blood” means breath, and the six? Not riders. DRAGONS. Everything changes, but shhh… Dain can’t know.

Then it’s cozy squad bonding turned chaos, death cave expeditions, and a one-eyed murder dragon named Solas who really isn’t vibing with the team. Andarna goes full murder burrito, Cat actually helps (who is she?), and Xaden shows up ready to burn the world… until Violet drops the reason she saved Cat: him.

Oh, and just when we thought we were emotionally stable, Xaden hits us with:

👉 “You ready to ask me about the deal I made with your mother?” 👈

Excuse us while we scream into the void.

This week on Rekindling the Pages, Deya and Liz dive into Chapters 46–50—featuring shirtless distractions, Cat-fueled chaos, and the iconic throne scene moment. Violet’s storm powers are leveling up, the rebellion is on high alert, and emotional damage is everywhere. Plus, Deya sings Happy Birthday to Liz (Very badly but with alot of love), because even in the middle of wyvern attacks, we celebrate right.

Happy Birthday Liz!!! and Happy Birthday to all you listeners with March Birthdays!!