The Midnight Readers Podcast

Hey readers! This week, there’s trouble brewing at Dellecher Classic Conservatory...And our theater troupe is embroiled in some serious drama. Richard has taken to harassing James and Meredith on stage and he seems to be getting away with it. Oliver, who is beginning to recognize he cares deeply about both of them, is thrown into the line of fire despite his belief that he’s powerless to do anything to protect them. Plus, is Oliver in complete denial about his feelings for James, or are we crazy? Richard has taken things too far, and the stage is set for disaster as they try to navigate his mood swings and borderline Shakespearian tantrums. But now that Richard isn’t getting his way, how far will he take things to get the roles he wants? And what is the group going to do about it… if anything? Let us know your thoughts. Join the discussion. You can find us on Instagram, Facebook, Threads and Youtube @themidnightreaderspodcast. Interested in more from us? You can also read our stream-of-consciousness reactions to the reading and show notes and see what didn't make it to the show on our Patreon now. And consider joining our growing community there for other bonus content, chaos and more.

Hey readers! We’re excited to continue our dark academia theme this week with the first episode of If We Were Villains by M. L. Rio! It’s a completely different vibe this time around - and we’re wondering how this is going to play out just as much as the characters. This week we’re introducing the main characters and starting out with a bang. Why is Oliver in jail and did he really do it? Who will meet their end… and how does the lives of these seven students completely upend so quickly, when they work together so well? And please.. Someone familiar with Shakespeare throw us a bone! I guess “Confusion now hath made his masterpiece” because this week we’re thrown into the fire with little to guide us! If you’ve got some guidance, leave a comment. Join us this week on the Midnight Reader’s Podcast. Let us know your feelings too in the comments! Join the discussion. You can find us on Instagram, Facebook, Threads and Youtube @themidnightreaderspodcast. Interested in more from us? You can also read our stream-of-consciousness reactions to the reading and show notes and see what didn't make it to the show on our Patreon now. And consider joining our growing community there for other bonus content, chaos and more.

Spoiler warnings below! Hey readers~ What do we love about our beloved fantasy female main characters? What do we hate? Are there tropes that we love to see every time, or that turn us away immediately? We wanted to talk about some of our favorite MCs (mostly in the Maasverse) from the past seasons and alike. As we prepare ourselves for the new ACOTAR novel, we’ve been reflecting a lot on the book women we love and what they mean to us. If only we had done this episode after Blood Over Bright Haven - I definitely would’ve talked about Sciona! Who would you throw in the ring? As usual...It got crazy by the end. Join us for a bonus episode as we discuss our favorite characters and some of the moments that have stood out to us from our favorite fantasy books (and a lot of Throne of Glass / Aelin love!). Let us know your feelings too in the comments! Join the discussion and let us know what you think. You can find us on Instagram, Facebook, Threads and Youtube @themidnightreaderspodcast. Interested in more from us? You can also read our stream-of-consciousness reactions to the reading and show notes and see what didn't make it to the show on our Patreon now. And consider joining our growing community there for other bonus content and more. Spoiler warnings: All Sarah J Maas books, Patricia Briggs’ Mercy Thompson series, the Zodiac Academy series, The Empyrean (Fourth Wing) Series, and the Twilight series.

We’re back this week for the finale of Blood Over Bright Haven with an emotional rollercoaster of a finish! After the shocking revelations of the previous chapters, Sciona comes up with her final plan to truly stick it to the stuffy mages in the Magistry. But how does this end? We don’t want to spoil it here but we were left totally wanting more. Sciona truly shocked us all at the end and we had so many feelings about it. Let us know your feelings too in the comments! Join the discussion and let us know what you think. You can find us on Instagram, Facebook, Threads and Youtube @themidnightreaderspodcast. Interested in more from us? You can also read our stream-of-consciousness reactions to the reading and show notes and see what didn't make it to the show on our Patreon now. And consider joining our growing community there for other bonus content and more.

Hey readers~ This week we’re getting into the nitty gritty of some more morality struggles through the lens of Sciona in Blood Over Bright Haven. Now that Sciona has faced the worst of herself (and Tiran), how will she grow from here? Or… will she? Sciona’s character is going to have to make some difficult decisions, all while she’s dealing with the trials of being a woman in STEM. In this episode we discuss some heavy-hitting moral issues and also laugh over our own imagined versions of the characters. Stay tuned till the end for some completely off-the-rails goofery, which we needed after discussing this section of Blood Over Bright Haven!! Join the discussion and let us know what you think. You can find us on Instagram, Facebook, Threads and Youtube @themidnightreaderspodcast. Interested in more from us? You can also read our stream-of-consciousness reactions to the reading and show notes and see what didn't make it to the show on our Patreon now. And consider joining our growing community there for other bonus content and more.

Hey readers! This week the stakes are already rising high for Sciona and Thomil in Tiran. Blood Over Bright Haven has blown us away with its unique magic system and storytelling - but now the characters are taking center stage and our hearts are heavy with anticipation and emotion. We get into it this week while discussing Tiranish belief systems - maybe we were a little harsh on Brittany (and Sciona)? You be the judge. We love a good debate and a thought-provoking book… You be the judge. Tune in this week as we discuss the reveal of what Blight truly is and how Sciona’s world comes crashing down around her. who she might consider to be out of his league. But is he? Thomil has got something up his sleeve too. This is the beginning of a rich world with intense discussions about religion, classism, and equality. Join us this week! And let us know what you think. You can find us on Instagram, Facebook, Threads and Youtube @themidnightreaderspodcast. Interested in more from us? You can also read our stream-of-consciousness reactions to the reading and show notes and see what didn't make it to the show on our Patreon now. And consider joining our growing community there for other bonus content and more.

Hey readers~ We’re back with a bang! This week we dig into the first section of M. L. Wang’s amazing fantasy book Blood Over Bright Haven, a fun, lore-heavy dark academia novel packed with magic and feminism. Sciona Freynan is about to prove everyone wrong by being the first woman mage to pass the university exam and become an Highmage - but not without any pushback. The other highmages are not exactly happy to have a woman joining their midst, but she’s used to that. What really surprises her is the ally she makes by being forced to partner with a Kwen - an outsider - who she might consider to be out of his league. But is he? Thomil has got something up his sleeve too. This is the beginning of a rich world with intense discussions about religion, classism, and equality. Join us this week! And let us know what you think. You can find us on Instagram, Facebook, Threads and Youtube @themidnightreaderspodcast. You can also join our growing community on Patreon for bonus content and more.

📕💀🕯️Hey, readers - this week we’re taking some time to discuss our upcoming season of standalones only. Instead of choosing a full series this time around, each of us have chosen a book to review and discuss. We ended up with a dark academia vibe, which we are not upset about at all. Join us to discuss our choices for the upcoming season: Blood Over Bright Haven by M.L. Wang, If We Were Villains by M.L. Rio, and The Historian by Elizabeth Kostova! Are you excited for these reads? What are your favorite standalones? Tell us what you think. You can find us on Instagram, Facebook, Threads and Youtube @themidnightreaderspodcast. You can also join our growing community on Patreon for bonus content and more.

Listeners! This week we're reacting to the interview that shook the book community. That's right. We FINALLY got ACOTAR news. From lore hints and cryptic answers to moments that had us pausing the audio to go, "Wait. WHAT?", this interview had the fandom buzzing, and so we obviously had to weigh in. Did we learn anything new? Maybe. Did we spiral into theories? Absolutely. Was it informative? Debatable. But was it entertaining? Absolutely. We're overanalyzing, theorizing, spiraling, and we hope that you join us on the crazy train. So grab your red string board because the speculation is getting out of hand...just like us. So are you excited for the upcoming books? What about what SJM revealed about her personal life? What are your theories about whose story will take center stage in ACTOAR 5? 6? 7? Whatever number it is...  Let us know your thoughts in the comments. You can find us on Instagram, Facebook, Threads and Youtube @themidnightreaderspodcast. You can also join our growing community on Patreon for bonus content and more.

Welcome to the happy ending, readers~ This week we discuss some of the intricacies of Serena’s heat and how the book ends on both a high AND low note! We’d love to hear your thoughts this week. Did you feel just as confused about the endings as we did? We wanted concrete answers! So many ends left untied. Join us as we wrap up Ali Hazelwood’s Mate with a lot of laughs this week. You can find us on Instagram, Facebook, Threads and Youtube @themidnightreaderspodcast. You can also join our growing community on Patreon for bonus content and more.

Hey, readers! We’re back with part 3 of our discussion on Mate. This week we discuss all the sordid details concerning Serena and Koen’s union. These fools are finally facing the truth, and personally, we’re thrilled to finally get to the good stuff. How will Koen handle the new information about Serena’s mysterious illness and her family history? Protective Koen is on full display this time around, and we’re taking note of all the ways his behavior gives away his true feelings. Even still, he’s hesitant to give everything away…how many loopholes can they take advantage of before making the decision to break a very big promise? Plus, some of our early theories have come true by the end of the section - but what will this mean for the fate of Serena and the Northwest Pack? She’s taking swooning to a whole new level. Join us this week and tell us what you think about Koen! Let us hear your thoughts! You can find us on Instagram, Facebook, Threads and Youtube @themidnightreaderspodcast. You can also join our growing community on Patreon for bonus content and more.

Welcome back readers! It’s time to get into the good stuff~ This week we’re finally entering Koen’s territory, and it’s feeling quite domestic. Yep, we’re going to the Den that raised Lowe and brought us the very sexy, intense Koen. But what does that mean for Serena? There’s so much to unpack for Serena as we discover that she may have a tie to the Northwest pack that doesn’t include Koen. And her presence there is not welcome by everyone. Plus, Serena’s condition is worsening, and Koen is quick to figure out she’s hiding stuff. What will he do? Will our theory come true about the reason Serena is sick? And how long before Koen finally admits he’s absolutely head over heels? We’re living for the tension all over these pages. Join the discussion this week! Let us hear your thoughts! You can find us on Instagram, Facebook, Threads and Youtube @themidnightreaderspodcast. You can also join our growing community on Patreon for bonus content and more.

Welcome back, readers! This week we’re starting Ali Hazelwood’s Mate! Serena Paris stars in this sequel, and we open the book with a very interesting mysterious prologue.. Who is Serena Paris and what’s going on with her? And what’s Koen’s deal? Serena Paris has been thrown into a completely new world now that she has discovered she’s half Were. Yet.. she hasn’t been able to shift since she met the dreamy Alpha of the Northwest pack. Koen is all control, all the time, and he’s not willing to give Serena any more attention than he has to. However, their lives are more intertwined than they can even imagine. We can’t wait to dig our teeth into this book and discover what makes them tick. Join us this week and let's discuss! Let us hear your thoughts! You can find us on Instagram, Facebook, Threads and Youtube @themidnightreaderspodcast. You can also join our growing community on Patreon for bonus content and more. Readers - we have been thinking of Minnesota and the people affected in America recently. We wanted to leave some resources to reach out and help those in need. Check out these links to donate to mutual aid funds or learn more about those affected in the horrible immigration raids around the US and in Minnesota. We will be donating as well, and we wish the best to all involved. https://linktr.ee/mplsmutualaid https://iimn.org/how-to-help/ https://www.nilc.org/articles/how-to-support-minnesotans-and-stop-ice-from-murdering-more-americans/

Heeeyyyy readers. In the last section of Bride, some things get turned on their heads… some of us were not happy with the ending. This week we discuss the resolution of the mystery (who was the mastermind?!), the poisoning of Ana and Misery, Serena’s whereabouts, and the dynamics of Lowe and Misery’s relationship. Including the dynamics of a knot, once again. We definitely get a little bit candid! It feels like Season 1 all over again! What did you guys think about the ending of Bride? Was it a total let down...Or are we taking it too far? Let us hear your thoughts! You can find us on Instagram, Facebook, Threads and Youtube @themidnightreaderspodcast. You can also join our growing community on Patreon for bonus content and more.

Happy Tuesday, readers! We’re back this week with some very spicy discussions about our favorite werewolf/vampire couple! Things are finally heating up for Lowe and Misery, especially after Ana and Misery get mysteriously sick and Lowe’s protective instincts kick in. There’s no hiding this romance anymore, babes. What will it mean for the forbidden duo when Misery begins to feed from Lowe? Plus, the mystery behind who is seemingly poisoning our girls and breaking into apartments starts to eat at us. Surely it’s not our favorite characters! Oh and stay tuned for a fun discussion while I explain what “knotting” is. Yeah, it's getting freaky (again) on the pod. Let’s discuss! Let us know your thoughts. You can find us on Instagram, Facebook, Threads and Youtube @themidnightreaderspodcast. You can also join our growing community on Patreon for bonus content and more.

Welcome back, readers! This week we’re finally getting to know a little more about Mr. Wolf (Lowe Moreland aka Angsty Wolf Extraordinaire) and all the chips on his shoulder. Misery gets caught snooping around the Moreland home and Lowe slowly starts to fall for her. Things heat up between the two as Lowe struggles to suppress his instincts. Plus, what we originally thought might be a story about loyalty and pack has also begun to morph into a conspiracy. What’s going on with Ana and how is Serena involved? When Lowe joins the search, we discover some new things about Ana and Lowe’s past, further creating more questions for us and complications for Misery. Did we mention peanut butter is involved now? Oh and… some mate discrepancies come up. He was so clear about it, Christy swears. But the question does remain on what it means to have a mate. Can Misery ever truly understand? Let’s discuss! Let us know your thoughts. You can find us on Instagram, Facebook, Threads and Youtube @themidnightreaderspodcast. You can also join our growing community on Patreon for bonus content and more.

Hey readers! We’re back again with some vampire/werewolf romance. This time around we’re taking our first look at the popular paranormal romance Bride by Ali Hazelwood. This one is a little different - we’re used to crazy but not like that. We’ve heard through the grapevine that some fanfiction tropes have finally made it to the mainstream, and honestly, we couldn’t be more thrilled! Join us for this week as we finally meet Misery Lark and her steamy, broody werewolf husband Lowe Moreland. Her story isn’t a simple one… in fact, her best friend Serena is missing. And how will Misery’s first step into Were territory work with their families being fatal enemies? This first section is tense, full of quippy banter, and ripe with potential (and maybe pheremones??). Stick around - this episode starts of soft but before long we’ve descended into madness once again. Hey, you know what they say about things after midnight… Haha. Join in the discussion and let us know your thoughts. You can find us on Instagram, Facebook, Threads and Youtube @themidnightreaderspodcast. You can also join our growing community on Patreon for bonus content and more.

💍❤️♾️ Here comes Season 4 of The Midnight Readers Podcast 💍❤️♾️ Hey readers~ Here’s a little sneak peak into what we have in store this season. We’re staying firmly in supernatural territory with werewolves and vampires. This season we’re discussing the Bride duology. It’s our first foray into Ali Hazelwood’s writing - and we’re thrilled! We're officially entering our Bride era--no prep, no spoilers, and absolutely no self-control.  Expect unfiltered reactions, unhinged theories, and a whole lot of "we were not prepared for this." Join us as we also discuss our past experiences with paranormal romance and monsters. Let’s just say this season is going to be a lot of new territory, if ya know what I mean. Come for the lore, stay because we're all feral now. Are you excited for this new season? Read along with us and let us know your thoughts. You can find us on Instagram, Facebook, Threads and Youtube @themidnightreaderspodcast. You can also join our growing community on Patreon for bonus content and more.

Hey listeners! It's been one hell of a year. To wrap up the past year we decided to go back and reminisce, laugh, and discuss some of our favorite things about the last three seasons - Zodiac Academy, the Empyrean Series, and Twilight! We air our grievances and relive the mess that was our 2025 era. We're talking funny editing and behind the scenes stories, favorite moments and iconic characters, alleged gaslighting, and Brittany's aggressive Stray Kids fixation. Not to mention the drunken Twilight movie commentary episode that will absolutely stay locked in the vault...like forever. It's unfiltered, unhinged, and totally us. We are so grateful for how far we’ve come and how much support you’ve shown the podcast. We’d also love to hear anyone’s favorite moments from the past year, and we hope that you will continue to tune in as we dive into a whole new series. Looking forward to spending 2026 with you guys! What do you want to see from us in the coming year? What book series should we cover next? Any bonus content you'd like? We'd love to hear from you. You can find us on Instagram, Facebook, Threads and Youtube @themidnightreaderspodcast. You can also join our growing community on Patreon for bonus content and more.  

Sorry, everyone again. Mistake in the upload. It's been fixed to the current episode. Welcome back readers! In the Breaking Dawn finale, everyone is bracing for war. The Volturi show up...and after four books of buildup, the series ends with a staring contest and some frustrating blue balls. It's all talk and no bite. From the Volturi's dramatic entrance to the standoff that went absolutely nowhere, we're unpacking the most aggressively anticlimactic battle to ever not happen. It's an oddly wholesome yet extremely boring ending with lots of happily-ever-after vibes but no closure. We dive into what it all means for Bella, Edward, Renesmee, Jacob, and the saga as a whole and share our honest reactions to these final...maybe...moments with these controversial characters. We hope this episode helps you ring in the New Year with a laugh~ We finish the Twilight series with some laughs about the absolute ridiculousness of the last few chapters, from fart cloud sensory gifts to very seriously discussing the mechanics behind vampire tracking. What did you think of that ending? Were you satisfied? Or did you think that the series ended not with a bang but a sadly disrespectful whimper? Join us for the (lack of) the last fight as we say farewell (and somewhat good riddance) to this nostalgic read and let us know your thoughts! You can find us on Instagram, Facebook, Threads and Youtube @themidnightreaderspodcast. You can also join our growing community on Patreon for bonus content and more.

Hey readers! This week’s episode is the beginning of the end - after Irina tattles on the Cullens about their sudden acquisition of a vampire child, chaos breaks loose. Alice’s disappearance sends waves through the family and the wolves as the rest of the Cullens start to prepare for the arrival of the Volturi. The only solution? Other vamps ofc! Possibly the best part of Breaking Dawn is getting to meet all the different vamps willing to come to Carlisle’s aid. Plus, Bella gets to play sneaky games on the side as Alice leaves her clues on what to do. Join us this week and let us know your thoughts! You can find us on Instagram, Facebook, Threads and Youtube @themidnightreaderspodcast. You can also join our growing community on Patreon for bonus content and more.

Hey readers! This week’s episode is all over the place - this section of Breaking Dawn, despite being the fourth book in the series, is not full of much action. However, we do finally get to read about sparkly Bella and her little devil spawn! Welcome to the world, Renesmee Cullen. Everyone is absolutely enthralled with the new baby (one particular wolf in particular!). She’s growing like a weed, too. Also, things are starting to work out between the wolf packs. Any thoughts on Bella as a new mom? We can’t wait to hear your comments! Join the discussion. You can find us on Instagram, Facebook, Threads and Youtube @themidnightreaderspodcast. You can also join our growing community on Patreon for bonus content and more.

Hey readers! Welcome back to our discussion of Breaking Dawn, this week featuring the devil spawn herself - little Renesmee Cullen, born into the world despite all of the obstacles keeping her from doing so, AKA her mother’s humanity, her own father, and an entire wolf pack. Nope, she ripped her way right onto the pages with more horror than we ever could’ve foreseen in this romantic tale. Did we mention it was awful? This entire section is also from the perspective of Jacob Black, beloved and beloathed by fans alike. He’s separated himself from the Uley pack. Will he ever get his.. happy ending? I think we all have different definitions of that.. Join us this week as we discuss! We'd love to hear your thoughts. You can find us on Instagram, Facebook, Threads and Youtube @themidnightreaderspodcast. You can also join our growing community on Patreon for bonus content and more.

Hey readers! We’re back this week with the beginning of Breaking Dawn, the last book in the series. We’ve finally reached the beautiful wedding that Edward’s been waiting for - and the honeymoon of Bella’s dreams. Literally, at some points in the book. Despite Jacob’s horror, Bella is eager to finally get Edward in a bedroom alone. Surely, nothing could go wrong, right? This is supposed to be a happy ending! Make sure to stick around for a completely horrifying observation about the honeymoon shenanigans on Esme Island. Let us know your thoughts! You can find us on Instagram, Facebook, Threads and Youtube @themidnightreaderspodcast. You can also join our growing community on Patreon for bonus content and more.

This week on the Midnight Reader’s Podcast we discuss the end of the third book of the Twilight Saga, Eclipse. Admittedly, this episode is totally off the walls - we discuss werewolf physics, Jacob’s absolutely insane behavior during the tent scene, and… are we actually liking Edward in this section? Forgive us for the absolute insanity of it all, but maybe he’s okay half the time. Plus, Jacob and Bella share a kiss as the final battle between Edward, Victoria, and Seth comes to an end. Bella, what the hell are you doing, loca? We also get a final ultimatum from the Volturi, setting us up for Bella’s transformation in the coming book. Join us this week and let's discuss the crazy mess that is Twilight. Let us know your thoughts. You can find us on Instagram, Facebook, Threads and Youtube @themidnightreaderspodcast. You can also join our growing community on Patreon for bonus content and more.

In this week's episode of our Eclipse reread, graduation is finally over, and Alice throws a party that literally no one asked for. Jacob shows up with a borderline manipulative "please pick me" gift, and the baby vampire army decides it's time to make their move against the Cullens.  The wolves and the Cullens team up but decide to leave Bella out of the fight. But that's not going to stop her desperate attempt to get some action of her own. She is down bad and has Edward clutching his pearls and clinging to his eighteenth century morality. It's awkward. It's thirsty, and it's exactly the kind of chaotic scene that breeds some of our most unhinged thoughts. Is there a possible loophole for Bella and Edward? Haha. Maybe. Join us as we break down the cringe, the chemistry, and in hilarious commentary. Let us know your thoughts. You can find us on Instagram, Facebook, Threads and Youtube @themidnightreaderspodcast. You can also join our growing community on Patreon for bonus content and more.

In this week's Eclipse reread, it's finally graduation, and you only graduate from high school for the first time once! And while that may be true, Bella is literally just trying to survive the world's most exhausting love triangle. I mean it's got more red flags, mixed signals, and emotional damage than a breakup playlist. Edward is flipflopping between controlling and understanding. Jacob's still delusional and pushy, and Bella's not only caught in the middle, she's making it worse with her stupidity. Did she really have to tell Edward her theories at graduation? And Charlie, sigh, we are so disappointed in you. Join us as we unpack possessive boyfriends, bad boundaries, and peak Twilight chaos. We'd love to hear your thoughts, so let us know what you think. You can find us on Instagram, Facebook, Threads and Youtube @themidnightreaderspodcast. You can also join our growing community on Patreon for bonus content and more.

Welcome back to Forks, readers~ This week we discuss Rosalie’s backstory, the flip-flopping red flags between our two main love interests, and our growing discontent with Charlie’s bad behavior (okay, everyone’s bad behavior). No joke. Edward is controlling. Alice is chaotic, and Jacob's a walking emotional landmine. Welcome to Eclipse, where Bella's love life should really come with hazard pay. No seriously, Edward really has lost the plot becoming a prison warden. Alice kidnaps Bella for a non-consensual sleepover, and Jacob decides to make things worse with his brutally honest confessions. And on top of all on top of that, Rosalie shares her emotionally devastating how-I-became-a-vampire story. What are your feelings on Rosalie’s character? And is Charlie becoming stupider as the books continue...or is it just us? Join us this week! We'd love to hear your thoughts, so let us know what you think. You can find us on Instagram, Facebook, Threads and Youtube @themidnightreaderspodcast. You can also join our growing community on Patreon for bonus content and more.

Welcome back, readers! Grab a snack and settle in for a controversial episode…Edward is on the chopping block, and we are living for the drama. Edward whisks Bella away to Jacksonville under false pretenses, and Jacob lets his bitterness about the Cullen's return known. Recently paroled Bella, whose literally just trying to survive all the testosterone-fueled nonsense, goes behind his back and ducks Alice’s visions to visit La Push for a bit of wolf time. How are we feeling?? In this episode, we're unpacking vampire control issues; supernatural gossip, tension, and toxicity; and the most iconic love triangle in YA history. From here it only gets crazier. Join us this week's discussion! We'd love to hear your thoughts, so let us know what you think. You can find us on Instagram, Facebook, Threads and Youtube @themidnightreaderspodcast. You can also join our growing community on Patreon for bonus content and more.

On this week’s New Moon finale (thank god!), we discuss the consequences of both Bella and Edward’s actions (yikes). We finally meet the dreaded Volturi, Italy's sparkliest cult, in person and unravel their completely ridiculous backstories. HOW OLD IS JANE AGAIN?!?!?! Did I go a little overboard? Maybe a little. From culty cloaks to questionable life choices, we're breaking down the most dramatic "family" of the Twilight universe. Join us for a history lesson and a laugh! We'd love to hear your thoughts, so let us know what you think. You can find us on Instagram, Facebook, Threads and Youtube @themidnightreaderspodcast. You can also join our growing community on Patreon for bonus content and more.

Sorry about the mixup folks. We uploaded the wrong episode. Here's the real one! Hey readers ~ This week’s episode really left a HOLE in our hearts, if y’know what I mean. A terrible, empty hole. Yeah, this week’s a doozy - Bella is in full self-pity mode, and Jacob is quickly thrown to the wayside the minute Alice makes her consequential return. Turns out cliff diving does not look normal from the outside looking in, and Jacob's heart starts breaking in real time, not that Bella cares because Edward is in trouble. And she literally drops everything and jets off to Italy to stop Edward from flashing the Volturi. From shirtless vampire reunions to emotional werewolf whiplash, it's peak Twilight drama, and we are here for it. Join us this week as we discuss the bitter feelings developing between Bella and Jacob as she prepares to save Edward from a very prepared, intentional dramatic end...Ugh, boys are so stupid... We'd love to hear your thoughts, so let us know what you think. You can find us on Instagram, Facebook, Threads and Youtube @themidnightreaderspodcast. You can also join our growing community on Patreon for bonus content and more.

Welcome back, readers! This week’s episode finally discusses the “bear” that’s been causing so much trouble around forks, AKA the wolf pack! Bella's thrill-seeking era is in full swing and with Jacob's absence it turns into full blown desperation. Between hallucinations, heartbreak, and Laurent's return, Bella's proving that rock bottom can, in fact, have a basement. But thankfully Jacob is finally revealed as a wolf shifter, to Bella’s surprise. She has a serious knack for attracting the supernatural. We're discussing the absolutely infuriating dynamic between Bella and Jacob and mourning the loss of more time with the pack because they are fascinating. Join us this week as we unpack the chaos, the cringe, and the emotional damage, and let us know what you think! Find us on Instagram, Facebook, Threads and Youtube @themidnightreaderspodcast. You can also join our growing community on Patreon for bonus content and more.  

Whew, this week is a wild one, listeners. Welcome back to tomfoolery. We welcome Jacob’s character with open arms in this episode. Just as Bella is able to open back up, we are coming back from last week’s low energy! Bella is officially in a full-blown rebound era, as begins to form a close relationship with Jacob. She's discovered that acting out dangerous stunts makes her hallucinate Edward, and she’s doing everything she possibly can to see and hear him again. She gets her hands on some motorcycles, just to hear ghost-Edward scold her, and drags Jacob into all the chaos, all while simultaneously sending him some intensely mixed signals. Also, did we mention that Bella says she wishes he were her brother so she could “stake a claim on him?” Yeah.. stick around till the end for that one. Join us this week as we discuss Bella and the La Push pack! We would love to hear your thoughts!  Find us on Instagram, Facebook, Threads and Youtube @themidnightreaderspodcast. You can also join our growing community on Patreon for bonus content and more.

Hey readers. Sorry we missed you last week. Illnesses are a bitch, but we're back, and this one is a doozy! Buckle up for some difficult conversations. Bella’s birthday should have been a nice, quiet evening at home. Instead a next level paper cut sends Jasper into attack mode, Edward into martyrdom, and makes Bella into a ghost. Her newfound reason for living up and leaves - taking all of the evidence with him - and she’s sent into a major spiral. This episode is one of the darker ones, but we hope you’re here to discuss it with us! Let us know your thoughts in the comments. Join the conversation.   Find us on Instagram, Facebook, Threads and Youtube @themidnightreaderspodcast. You can also join our growing community on Patreon for bonus content and more.   WARNING: TW for this episode is in the opening.  And hey, take care of yourself, reader. People do care about you. Call these hotlines if you need help or find yourself in situations like we discuss in this episode: USA - Call 988 https://988lifeline.org/ crisistextline.org You can also reach the Crisis Text Line by texting MHA to 741741, or call 911, or go to the nearest emergency room.   You can also call 1-800-985-5990 or text “TalkWithUs” to 66746 at the SAMHSA Disaster Distress Helpline. Trained crisis workers will listen to you and direct you to the resources you need. Outside of the USA  https://findahelpline.com/ https://blog.opencounseling.com/suicide-hotlines/

I can’t believe we’re already to the end of Twilight, readers! It’s been a bit of a crazy ride, but we’re just getting started! The lion might have fallen in love with the lamb, but we’re still waiting to meet some of the key players in this story. This episode was a grand time~ Let us know if you have any comments, questions, concerns.. We would love to hear everyone’s theories and feedback. Oh, and we know the anniversary is a few days away. We’re going to have to celebrate with a bit of a party. But we’ll talk about the party next week. So tune in. Find us on Instagram, Facebook, Threads and Youtube @themidnightreaderspodcast. You can also join our growing community on Patreon for bonus content and more.

Hey listeners! We’re back with another episode on Twilight and we’ve finally gotten to one of the most iconic chapters of the book - the meadow scene that started it all where Bella learns that Edward doesn't burst into flame in the sun...he's a human disco ball. We're talking sparkles, forever-boners, unhinged behavior, the way-over-the-top baseball game (because apparently thunder is nature's umpire), and more. This episode is soooo off the rails and honestly… we’re loving every minute of it. Join the discussion! We would love to hear from the listeners on this one, so let us hear your thoughts!  Find us on Instagram, Facebook, Threads and Youtube @themidnightreaderspodcast. You can also join our growing community on Patreon for bonus content and more.

Trigger warning! Skip at around 43:25 to 45:44 to avoid sensitive content listed at beginning of episode!  Welcome back readers! We’re here for part 2 of Twilight, and we’re once again discussing some questionable choices on SMeyer’s part. This week we discuss some of the things fans have brought up for years - Edward’s stalking (and absolute obsession), Jacob’s treatment as a character, Bella’s totally unreliable parents, and the infamous Port Angeles scene! Watch out, Edward’s vigilante days are flashing before his eyes. It has already been an insane ride revisiting this story from the text and we hope you’re enjoying it, too. We would love to hear from the listeners on this one, so let us hear your thoughts!  Find us on Instagram, Facebook, Threads and Youtube @themidnightreaderspodcast. You can also join our growing community on Patreon for bonus content and more. P.S. I really hope you guys get to the end of this one for the discussion on how vampire’s teeth work. - Lily Disaster Distress Helpline – Call 1-800-985-5990 or text TalkWithUs to 66746 National Suicide Prevention Lifeline – Call 800-273-8255 or Chat with Lifeline Crisis Textline – Text TALK to 741741 International List - https://blog.opencounseling.com/suicide-hotlines/ https://findahelpline.com/ National Sexual Assault Hotline: US or Canada: 1-800-656-HOPE(4673), Overseas: 1 202.501.4444, or Text HOPE to 64673

Hey, readers. We’re back with a new series to sink our fangs into. Yep - we’re diving into nostalgia. In honor of 20 years with sparkles and teenage angst, we’re revisiting the Twilight series. Join us this week as we discuss some of the unhinged madness that overtakes a vampire who can’t seem to shake his latest craving. I mean Forks is peak chaos — constant rain, green stuff everywhere, and a cute mysterious boy apparently fighting for his life not to puke when Bella walks into biology class. Is it love at first sniff? Or did Bella forget to wear deodorant? We're also talking the infamous van crash, Edward's Olympic-level stink face, and all the red flags Bella chooses to ignore in the name of...love? Join us as we laugh at the absurdity and relive the beginning of one of the most iconic (and questionable) love stories ever written. Some of us are reading Midnight Sun along with it, so be prepared for spoilers and some very...disturbing thought patterns for a turn-of-the-century eternally teenage boy. Find us on Instagram, Facebook, Threads and Youtube @themidnightreaderspodcast. You can also join our growing community on Patreon for bonus content and more.

Welcome to Season 3 of The Midnight Readers Podcast--this time we're heading back to the land of sparkly vampires, confusing love triangles, and eternal high schoolers. Ick. That's right. We're rereading the Twilight saga in honor of the 20th anniversary, and we're doing it with fresh eyes, unfiltered commentary, and a lot of questions. Like...why is everyone okay with a hundred-year-old dating a teen? Why does Bella never eat? What happened to Bella's tear that Edward drank? What is up with their love of baseball? And did anyone actually like being in Forks? In this season, we'll unpack the books that launched a thousand fanfics, dive deep into the lore, dissect the wildest theories, and lovingly roast every questionable moment and decision along the way. Whether you're Team Edward, Team Jacob, or just here for the chaos, you're in the right place. Subscribe now, because things are about to get uncomfortably intense. You won't want to miss a single episode. Find us on Instagram, Facebook, Threads and Youtube @themidnightreaderspodcast. You can also join our growing community on Patreon for bonus content and more.

Well, listeners, we are back for the last installment of our coverage of the Empyrean series. We have truly analyzed the heck out of this series and we are coming out of the storm with more questions than ever. Who is Theophanie's boss? Where are the missing riders? Who else is working with the venin? Who is the mysterious brother? Who stole those fucking eggs? What's next for Violet? Is Halden going to do something even more stupid? Well that seems like abso-fucking-lutely yes, but anyway...Violet and Xaden must’ve known that we were finishing up because we could not avoid all the thunder during our recording! Join us this week as we discuss all of the things revealed at the end of Onyx Storm, from first and second signets to potential betrayals...This one’s a doozy. Put on your flight jacket and let’s dive in.

Good evening, readers~ this one is a long one. We had so much to cover! We're talking dragon drama, found family pain, and a twist about Violet's past...and potential future? This section really took a turn far beyond what Christy or Lily could’ve imagined. Of course Brittany already knew but.. Our hearts were not ready! Join us as we talk about one of the most difficult sections of the book, along with Aaric’s questionable signet and Mira’s potential prophecy. Do you guys feel like Mira was in the right? We’d love to hear your thoughts as well. Leave a comment or message us!

Hey, listeners. Hold on to your butts - or your buckets? - because this episode is as wild as the island of Zihnal. Join us as we discuss the Quest Squad’s trip to Zehyllna and the beautiful gifts that are bequeathed upon them. Well, beautiful might not be the right word. Luck would have it, we were given lots of content to discuss with this one. P.S.: the count is back to zero.

Welcome back, readers~ Happy Conscription Day, Candidates! Or are you a cadet, now? This is possibly one of our best episodes! We are fired up about this section. Meeting Xaden’s mom was… quite the ride. In this episode we discuss the arrival at Hedotis and the strange welcome that Quest Squad receives. What can we learn from the isle of wisdom? Seems like... they have a lot more to learn as well. Hedotis, your lack of wisdom is disturbing. Seriously, what kind of island doesn’t have boats? Not an island we want to visit. Join us for this week’s discussion!

Welcome back, readers, and get ready for fight club with the queen of Unnbriel. We couldn’t help but dedicate an episode to the intrigue of the isle of Dunne and all it brings to the story! Tides are changing as siblings are pitting against one another (or are we overthinking things?) and secrets are revealed. Yet, this episode brings more questions than answers, as usual. Trails of what Asher left behind are beginning to surface, including a whole group full of.. Silver-haired priestesses. Could this be the answer to Violet’s silver-tipped hair? Plus, does this jeopardize everything we know about the Sorrengail family? Listen as we react to one of our biggest theories get debunked before our very eyes!

Hey, readers! This week, we’re off on a beautiful island getaway. Unfortunately HALDEN has to come too. Bummer. Join us this week as we discuss the beginning of Quest Squad’s search for the Irids, starting with the isle of Deverelli. They have riches and beaches galore, but lack a certain very important facet - magic! Plus, We meet a pirate(?), bargain for priceless blades, and get into some trouble with some poorly named panthers?? Good thing we have dragons on our side. And this is just the beginning.

Good evening, readers~ We hope everyone had a wonderful holiday! This week’s episode rings in more revelations for Quest Squad, as Ridoc has dubbed our beloved protags. Questions are forming about magic sources, particularly for runes. Are they separate from channeling? Plus, Violet’s ex takes center stage as Violet continues to wrestle control for her mission to find the seventh dragon’s den. We find out a little bit more about the royal brothers and discuss the potential for their characters to become allies. How do we feel about Halden and Aaric, and… who was Violet’s other ex? Will her previous relationships come back to haunt her? Let’s discuss!

Hey readers~ This week we finally discuss the first episode of Onyx Storm. The end of Iron Flame feels hopeless, but Violet seems determined to find solutions. This week we discuss the fallout from the last book and the possibilities at hand. Could the scribes have been harboring the enemy the whole time? Is Violet secretly a time-traveler?! And.. is there something special about Ridoc? This book has brought nothing but questions. We’ve got a couple crazy theories spinning around in our heads, so join us this week!

Hey readers! This week’s episode almost had us talking in the same circles as Violet and Xaden. While the couple continues to argue over communication, Violet finally figures out how to power the wardstones and, in doing so, also incites the need for the rebellion to return to Basgiath. Chaos ensues! Dragons die! And some people lose limbs. Sorry, Sawyer. We’d love to hear your thoughts on this week’s episode. Cuddle up with some tea and join us for the final episode of Iron Flame. 

Hey, readers~! We hope you’re ready for more dragons and magic because there’s a lot to discuss this week. Not only do we have new characters to discuss - Tic-tac? - but Violet also faces new challenges in the form of wardstones and runes! And possibly… a new rival? Plus, we question what Violet’s true signet is. Surely it isn’t as simple as lightning. We’ve got a lot of theories concerning the gryphons and their flyers so come join the discussion!

Welcome back, readers~ This time around, we get into more of the lore behind Navarre’s magic system and how the dragons power their magic. Where are the hatching grounds? Do different dragon colors have different magic, or different sources for magic? We also discuss the logistics of the scribes and who could secretly be a venin. We’re getting into the nitty gritty of it all! Plus, Violet decides it’s time to delve into the archives to find some real answers… only to spark the beginnings of a revolution. Let’s discuss!