Yap Island

The Knave and The Moon is finally out, and we have to talk about it! In this episode we yap all the way from Benji's Dedrick error to Bartholomew taking his rightful place in the world. Expect to hear everything from chapter 16, all the way through to the end. Quick note, we will swear throughout and spoiler alert, this episode also covers events from the Knight and the Moth and all the events from the Knave and the Moon.Chapters 00:00 The Knave and the Moon: Deep Dive Pt 2 Intro01:54 Benji's lying already, what a surprise12:07 This weight on Sybil is unbearable25:54 It's all kicking off at the Chiming Wood33:17 Bartholomew gives Sybil hope44:02 Tory turns a new leaf53:47 Sybil see's a new future01:02:48 Benji needs to quit it already01:11:31 Bartholomew gets the recognition he deservesWebsite: ⁠https://yapisland.co.uk/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@YapIslandPodInstagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/yapislandpod⁠TikTok: ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@yapislandpodHosted by: @antoniaisthedrama and @amandaisobsessedArtwork by: @amandaisobsessed

The Knave and The Moon is finally out, and Amanda and Antonia couldn’t wait to read and talk all about it.This coverage will be split into 2 episodes. In this episode we will talk all about Sybil’s imprisonment, how Benji is really the worst and cry over Rory’s past. Expect to hear about everything from the first 15 chapters.Quick note, we will swear throughout.Spoiler Alert – This episode also covers events from the knight and the Moth and all the events from the Knave and the Moon  08:38 Sybil's Imprisonment20:18 Benji's Tournament24:44 Rory's Pov's - Did It Kill The Attraction?28:29 Did You Think Rory Was Dead?!33:27 The Sprites Must Be Sentient37:37 Maude's Growth41:49 The Eternal Moon47:32 The Wedding Ceremony55:20 The Joust01:02:22 How Couldn't Sybil Recognise Rory01:10:54 Rory's Backstory01:18:38 Benji Hits Again01:27:01 The Melee Website: ⁠https://yapisland.co.uk/YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@yapislandpod⁠Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/yapislandpod⁠TikTok: ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@yapislandpodHosted by: @antoniaisthedrama and @amandaisobsessedArtwork by: @amandaisobsessed

After reading all four books from the Fourth Wing series, Amanda and Antonia are finally nailing down their theories!In this episode, we will talk all about who is the brother, the dragons’ secret powers, Violet’s signet and how the runes will play a bigger role. Quick note, we will swear throughout.**Spoiler Alert – This episode covers Fourth wing, Iron Flame, Onix Storm and Threshing day** 02:20 Who is the brother?10:49 Do the dragons juvenile powers play a bigger role?19:43 Violet's Second Signet30:46 Navarre's Children’s – A secret faction44:34 What happened with the stolen eggs?53:43 Will Sloane and Dain have their happy ending?01:01:27 The Mystery of Brennan's Rune01:06:37 Sloane: The Key to Saving Navarre01:13:22 Should we prepare to Tairn's death01:16:22 Violet and Tairn's bond has been modified Website: ⁠https://yapisland.co.uk/YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@yapislandpod⁠Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/yapislandpod⁠TikTok: ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@yapislandpodHosted by: @antoniaisthedrama and @amandaisobsessedArtwork by: @amandaisobsessed

Threshing Day is finally out, and chaotic besties Amanda andAntonia couldn’t wait to talk all about it. The episode has been split into 2 parts, and in this II part we are focusing on Dain, Imogen, Bodhi, Rhiannon, Sawyer, Ridoc , Liam, Sloane and Aaric’s stories.So, expect to see us getting really emotional over Sloane’s story, get really suspicious about these dragon’s ages and come up with wild (but maybe correct) theories.Quick note, we will swear throughout. Website: ⁠https://yapisland.co.uk/YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@yapislandpod⁠Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/yapislandpod⁠TikTok: ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@yapislandpodHosted by: @antoniaisthedrama and @amandaisobsessedArtwork by: @amandaisobsessed

Threshing Day is finally out, and chaotic besties Amanda andAntonia couldn’t wait to talk all about it. This week we are focusing on Brennan, Mira, Xaden andGarrick’s stories, so expect to hear us gush over Garrick and Imogen love, get reallysuspicious about the dragons and come up with wild (but maybe correct)theories.Quick note, we will swear throughout. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Threshing Day12:40 Loyalty to Empyrean or death18:12 Not so perfect Brennan27:56 Brennan's Journey and Identity28:59 Asher’s secret powers46:23 Signets and bloodline power51:22 Deference to dragons? no, just full-on debates56:55 Is this why we love the human and dragon bond?01:03:07 The parallels between Asher and Colonel Aetos01:06:07 Mira’s story01:12:04 Mira's middle child curse01:19:27 Teine's test01:32:05 Xaden and the Marked Ones01:34:02 Twins and Their Significance01:39:43 Imogen and Garrick's love at first punch01:41:25 Alic's ambush01:48:53 Sgaeyl being messy01:52:38 Is Molvic interested in Aaric's Mother bloodline?01:57:11 Sgaeyl the queen on no nonsense02:02:26 I'd love nothing than to burn it all to the ground02:06:34 The dragon's deception02:10:28 Garrick's signet, family and love for Imogen02:16:41 Dragon’s feathertail powerWebsite: ⁠https://yapisland.co.uk/YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@yapislandpod⁠Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/yapislandpod⁠TikTok: ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@yapislandpodHosted by: @antoniaisthedrama and @amandaisobsessedArtwork by: @amandaisobsessed

Chaotic besties Amanda and Antonia prepare for the upcoming release of Threshing Day by re-reading the entire Empyrean so far. This week we are recapping our top 5 moments from Onyx Storm by Rebecca Yarros. Expect to hear us talk all about Violet’s girl boss era, Andarna’s journey to find her identity, and our theories about who the brother really is.Quick note, we will swear throughout. Chapters 00:00 Onyx Storm - Intro06:02 I will not die today. I will save him.11:03 A magical proposal12:57 Who are the Gods, really?21:36 Dane's power25:57 Violet in her Girl Boss Era 32:06 Are the dragons the villains?38:59 The Islands and new cultures44:48 The Triumvirate test53:10 Ridoc you have one task - Don't die 01:03:15 Quinn and Imogen - The best soulmates01:08:17 Is Bodhi the "Brother"?01:15:22 Andarna and the Irids01:26:08 Xaden's traumatic journey01:32:20 Holden's favourite basket01:35:43 Andarna's Gentle Nature01:36:51 Xaden turning for Sgaeyl01:38:48 The runes and their hidden power01:50:11 The Dune's temple mysteryWebsite: ⁠https://yapisland.co.uk/YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@yapislandpod⁠Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/yapislandpod⁠TikTok: ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@yapislandpodHosted by: @antoniaisthedrama and @amandaisobsessedArtwork by: @amandaisobsessed

Chaotic besties Amanda and Antonia prepare for the upcoming release of Threshing Day by re-reading the entire Empyrean so far. This week we are recapping our top 5 moments from Iron Flame by Rebecca Yarros, and let's just say our lists do not match, and we're both judging each other for the placement of 'my house, my chair, my woman'. Quick note, we will swear throughout and although this episode is focussing on Iron Flame we will spoil all the way from Fourth Wing to the end of Onyx Storm so listener beware. Chapters 00:00 Intro - Iron Flame - MUST Yap Moments02:11 We can't get enough of sassy Andarna08:58 Xaden's in his letter writing era16:51 What are we missing from the Venin origin story24:14 Fated mates or nah?34:57 Xaden would do anything for love, even that44:56 Are we the Dain Aetos fanclub now?55:59 Liam's alive truthers unite01:07:27 The whole Sorrengail line is suspicious01:21:52 Who isn't crying over Lilith's sacrifice01:36:44 Andarna the dragon slayer01:45:07 Xaden's villain era begins01:53:40 Threshing Day wishlistWebsite: ⁠https://yapisland.co.uk/YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@YapIslandPodInstagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/yapislandpod⁠TikTok: ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@yapislandpodHosted by: @antoniaisthedrama and @amandaisobsessedArtwork by: @amandaisobsessed

Join Amanda and Antonia as we talk all about Fourth Wing. In this episode we are covering our top 5 moments. These willbe the parts of the book we can’t wait to talk about! Expect to hear Antonia gushing over Xaden Riorson (finally her time has come),some disdain towards Dain (or a lot) and a lot of big feelings about our protector Liam.If you also can’t stop thinking about Fourth Wing, we’d love for you to join us!Quick note, we will swear throughout.  00:00 Intro - Fourth Wing Our Top 5 Moments04:51 Violet and Xaden's Mind to Mind talks19:54 Violet, Jack Barlowe and Dragons49:57 Threshing Day59:33 You are all dead!01:29:28 Liam's Death01:44:07 The Reunification Night Website: ⁠https://yapisland.co.uk/YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@yapislandpod⁠Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/yapislandpod⁠TikTok: ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@yapislandpodHosted by: @antoniaisthedrama and @amandaisobsessedArtwork by: @amandaisobsessed

Chaotic besties Antonia and Amanda dive deep into RachelGillig's gorgeous world of The Knight And The Moth. In this episode we cover the Omens challenges, the spritesand how they might be sentient, and all about our power woman Sybil defeatingthe Abbess.Quick note, we will swear throughout.  00:00 Introduction to The Night in the Moth Part 201:48 The diviners are missing and Sybil is on a mission tofind them06:26 The Abbess, her powers and the magical objects13:25 Sybil's unusual strength15:36 The Harried Scribe Challenge20:15 Sybil taking up the mantle25:37 The Sprites and the magic28:22 The Oarsman Challenge30:01 Are the Sprites sentient?34:00 Sybil's training35:43 The Mystery of the Spring37:49 Sybil and the Oarsman's fight44:49 Benji's true colours start showing up47:20 Bartholomew's perspective50:14 The Heartsore Weaver55:45 All the lies about the Birke01:04:32 The Aishling battle  Website: ⁠https://yapisland.co.uk/YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@yapislandpod⁠Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/yapislandpod⁠TikTok: ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@yapislandpodHosted by: @antoniaisthedrama and @amandaisobsessedArtwork by: @amandaisobsessed

Chaotic besties Antonia and Amanda dive deep into Rachel Gillig's gorgeous world of The Knight And The Moth. We gush over the wildly unique and extremely clever magic system, obsess about our consent king, Rory Myndacious and cheer on our absolute Queen, Sybil Delling as she breaks free of her gold star kid urges. Quick heads up... spoilers and swearing abound! Chapters 00:27 The Knight And The Moth - Intro03:06 First Impressions08:23 We should have paid attention to the prologue14:09 Is this world actually too close to home?18:19 Is the stone or the spring corrupted?19:32 We need answers!20:14 Rachel Gillig building the perfect package22:28 Sybil's Journey25:04 Control and Religion26:45 The Power of Perception29:35 The Impact of Fear32:55 The Weaver35:49 Rory's and Sybil38:55 Rory Myndacious King of Consent44:09 Benji - Master Manipulator48:28 Rory Myndacious You Are Besotted51:13 We're All A Little Bit Afraid of Love54:00 Bartholomew: the old man trapped in childhood too long55:23 The Abess Is Some Piece of Work!58:44 Bella Swan, is that you?01:10:41 We have to stan a girl squadWebsite: ⁠https://yapisland.co.uk/YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@yapislandpod⁠Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/yapislandpod⁠TikTok: ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@yapislandpodHosted by: @antoniaisthedrama and @amandaisobsessedArtwork by: @amandaisobsessed