Sara and Jennie give their opinions of Threshing Day by Rebecca Yarros — the Fourth Wing companion from the Wings and Claws collection, told through the eyes of the cadets as their dragons choose them. The hosts chapter through every rider and dragon pairing, then dig into dragon lore, the joy of multiple points of view, how Yarros and Sarah J. Maas build their worlds differently, and what this little book hints at for the series ahead. It all wraps with a spice rating, an overall score, and what's up next this season.

Full spoilers for Threshing Day, Fourth Wing, Iron Flame, and Onyx Storm by Rebecca Yarros.

Suicidal ideation and an unsuccessful suicide attempt (in Sloane's chapter), violence and gore, and death.

• 0:00 – Show Intro
• 1:44 – Today's Book: Threshing Day & the Dragonkind Game
• 4:32 – Rereads & Series Fatigue
• 7:39 – Content Warnings for Threshing Day
• 8:36 – Recap Begins: How Dragons Choose & Pronouncing the Names
• 10:30 – Brennan & Marbh
• 11:15 – Mira & Teine
• 12:05 – Xaden & Sgaeyl
• 13:23 – Garrick & Chradh
• 14:10 – Dain & Cath
• 15:05 – Bodhi & Cuir
• 15:57 – Imogen & Glane
• 17:07 – Rhiannon & Fierge
• 18:01 – Sawyer & Sliseig
• 19:13 – Ridoc & Aotrom
• 20:38 – Liam & Deigh
• 21:50 – Sloane & Thoirt
• 23:31 – Aaric & Molvic
• 24:46 – Themes, Tropes, the Gods & Dragon Personalities
• 27:33 – Theory Corner & Audiobook Narrators
• 33:30 – Plotters vs. Pantsers: Yarros, Maas & Tolkien
• 37:07 – Bonus Chapters & Modern Marketing
• 40:38 – Stakes, Tragedy & TV Casting
• 43:25 – Night-Feed Comfort Read & Multiple Points of View
• 46:33 – Favorite Chapters & the Bodhi Theory
• 51:07 – Bonds, Anger & Why Riders Die With Their Dragons
• 54:23 – Spice Rating, Overall Score & Onyx Storm Rereads
• 55:45 – Next Week: House of Flame and Shadow Lore
• 57:29 – Coming Up: Siren Says, the Author Interview & Partner Props
• 1:01:53 – Show Outro

• Threshing Day — Rebecca Yarros
• Fourth Wing — Rebecca Yarros
• Iron Flame — Rebecca Yarros
• Onyx Storm — Rebecca Yarros
• House of Flame and Shadow — Sarah J. Maas
• Siren Says — Jennifer Herrera
• Circe — Madeline Miller
• Outlander — Diana Gabaldon

Does Episode 39 of Spread Your Wingspan cover Threshing Day by Rebecca Yarros, the Fourth Wing companion?

Yes, Episode 39 of Spread Your Wingspan is a full recap and discussion of Threshing Day by Rebecca Yarros, a companion to the Empyrean series that follows the Fourth Wing cadets as they bond with their dragons. Sara and Jennie chapter through every dragon and rider pairing.

What is Threshing Day by Rebecca Yarros?

Threshing Day is a supplementary book in the Wings and Claws collection that follows the cadets of Fourth Wing as they bond with their dragons, one point of view at a time. We cover every pairing in Episode 39 of Spread Your Wingspan.

Do you need to read Threshing Day before continuing the Empyrean series?

Sara and Jennie say no — Rebecca Yarros has said it isn't necessary, and you won't miss anything in the main timeline, though it's packed with Easter eggs and lore. Hear how it adds to the series in Episode 39 of Spread Your Wingspan.

Is Threshing Day spicy?

No — Sara and Jennie give it zero peppers out of five, since there's no sex in this one. Full spice talk is in Episode 39 of Spread Your Wingspan.

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Jennie and Sara give their opinions of A Court of Silver Flames by Sarah J. Maas — the fifth ACOTAR book, which shifts the spotlight to Nesta and Cassian and the long road of healing that follows the war. Their extra-long recap sets the stage, then the hosts dig into how the book handles trauma, autonomy, found family, and the House of Wind, plus a few rants, a candid look at Cassian's red flags, and what the story leaves unanswered for the books ahead. It all wraps with a spice rating, an overall score, and a look at what's up next this season.

Full spoilers for A Court of Silver Flames by Sarah J. Maas, including the ending. Light, non-story-critical references to Crescent City, House of Flame and Shadow, Fourth Wing, Priest, and House Witch.

Sexual assault allegory, alcoholism and addiction, suicidal ideation, self-hate, self-harm, torture, depression, threat of rape in memories, rape mentioned but not shown, and explicit sex.

• 0:00 – Show Intro
• 0:15 – Diving Into Book Five
• 1:11 – Content Warnings for A Court of Silver Flames
• 3:54 – Recap Begins: Nesta's Ultimatum
• 5:20 – House of Wind, Windhaven & the Library
• 9:06 – Meeting Emerie & Gwyn
• 12:32 – A Bargain & the First Training Session
• 17:15 – The Blood Rite Explained
• 20:30 – The Dread Trove Revealed
• 28:22 – Bones, Stones & Nightmares
• 31:13 – The Bog of Oorid & the Mask
• 36:21 – Forging Weapons
• 42:56 – The Punishment Hike
• 45:13 – The Harp & the Prison
• 52:03 – Solstice at the Hewn City
• 55:14 – Sleepover at the House of Wind
• 59:31 – The Blood Rite Begins
• 1:06:14 – The Final Showdown
• 1:09:14 – Recap Wrap-Up
• 1:10:14 – Themes, Tropes & MacGuffins
• 1:11:45 – The Cauldron Opening Chapter
• 1:15:45 – Forced Rehab vs. Autonomy
• 1:24:10 – The House & Found Family
• 1:26:29 – Rants: Nutrition Advice & Modern Terms
• 1:28:46 – Training Scenes & the Valkyrie Fantasy
• 1:33:19 – The Sex Scenes
• 1:34:18 – Cassian's Red Flags
• 1:39:49 – Why Doesn't Cassian Say "I Love You"?
• 1:44:36 – Sexual Assault, Healing & Romance
• 1:50:27 – Rhys & Feyre's Choices
• 1:54:54 – The Pregnancy Arc & the Rules of Magic
• 2:00:06 – Spice Rating & Overall Score
• 2:02:33 – Ball Pit Tangent
• 2:05:24 – Up Next: Threshing Day
• 2:06:42 – Show Outro

• A Court of Silver Flames — Sarah J. Maas
• Crescent City — Sarah J. Maas
• House of Flame and Shadow — Sarah J. Maas
• Fourth Wing — Rebecca Yarros
• Priest — Sierra Simone
• Siren Says — Jennifer Herrera
• House Witch — Delemhach

Does Episode 38 of Spread Your Wingspan cover book five of the ACOTAR series?

Yes, Episode 38 of Spread Your Wingspan is a full recap and discussion episode covering A Court of Silver Flames, book five in Sarah J. Maas's ACOTAR series.

What happens in A Court of Silver Flames?

A Court of Silver Flames follows Nesta Archeron and Cassian as Nesta is pushed into training and work at the House of Wind, forming new friendships and confronting her trauma while a new threat gathers. We cover the full recap in Episode 38 of Spread Your Wingspan.

Is A Court of Silver Flames spicy?

Yes — Jennie and Sara give it three peppers out of five, and call the sex scenes a big step up from the earlier books. Full spice talk is in Episode 38 of Spread Your Wingspan.

How do Jennie and Sara rate A Court of Silver Flames?

Jennie rates it an 8.5 to 9 and Sara rates it an 8, praising how well it writes a healing journey and girlhood. Hear the full reasoning in Episode 38 of Spread Your Wingspan.

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Jennie and Sara give their opinions of A Court of Frost and Starlight by Sarah J. Maas — the shorter, slower novella-length entry that catches up with Feyre, Rhysand, and the Inner Circle as they settle into Winter Solstice after everything the war put them through. It's a quieter, slice-of-life kind of book, and the hosts dig into what that shift in pacing does for the series, how the characters are healing (or not) in the in-between moments, and the world of Velaris. From there, it's a wider conversation about overused phrases, editorial continuity slip-ups, how this series stacks up against other current fantasy romance favorites, and why book five has both hosts so excited for next time.

Full spoilers for A Court of Frost and Starlight by Sarah J. Maas, including the ending. Light, non-story-critical references to A Court of Silver Flames, Crescent City, Fourth Wing/Onyx Storm, From Blood and Ash, and The Lord of the Rings.

Alcoholism and addiction, familial abuse, depression, and suicidal ideation.

• 0:00 – Show Intro
• 0:20 – Diving Into Book Four
• 2:28 – Why This One Hits Different After Book Three
• 5:58 – Content Warnings for A Court of Frost and Starlight
• 6:58 – Recap Begins: Solstice Approaches in Velaris
• 9:52 – Catching Up on Eris, Lucien & the Human Lands
• 11:19 – Feyre's Art & Rhysand's Visit to the Spring Court
• 13:09 – Family Dinner & Nesta's Distance
• 14:03 – Mor's New Assignment
• 14:31 – Shopping, the Weaver's Tapestry & a New Gallery
• 16:17 – The Bat Boys' Snowball Fight
• 16:47 – Solstice Dinner & Nesta's Surprise Visit
• 17:45 – A Quiet Night & a Big Conversation
• 18:42 – Opening the Art Studio
• 22:08 – Recap Wrap-Up: A Slower, Quieter Book
• 25:18 – Themes, Tropes & the Weaver's Grief
• 31:39 – Found Family & the World of Velaris
• 38:26 – Sara's Reactions: Loving Nesta's Mess
• 39:52 – Continuity Errors & Editorial Gripes
• 43:18 – Overused Phrases & the "Lore Bible"
• 45:55 – Comparing Series: Yarros, Crescent City & Blood and Ash
• 46:53 – Buffy, Endings & Why Book Five Is a Favorite
• 48:34 – Spice Rating & Overall Score
• 51:35 – Show Outro

• A Court of Frost and Starlight — Sarah J. Maas
• Crescent City — Sarah J. Maas
• From Blood and Ash — Jennifer L. Armentrout
• Fourth Wing — Rebecca Yarros

Does Episode 37 of Spread Your Wingspan cover book four of the ACOTAR series?

Yes, Episode 37 of Spread Your Wingspan is a full recap and discussion episode covering A Court of Frost and Starlight, book four in Sarah J. Maas's ACOTAR series.

What happens in A Court of Frost and Starlight?

A Court of Frost and Starlight slows things down after the war, catching up with Feyre, Rhysand, and the Inner Circle as they navigate Winter Solstice, grief, and healing in the months that follow. We cover the full recap in Episode 37 of Spread Your Wingspan.

Is A Court of Frost and Starlight spicy?

Not really — Jennie and Sara call it one of the least spicy entries in the series so far, landing at barely a pepper out of five. Full spice talk is in Episode 37 of Spread Your Wingspan.

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