We're taking a few weeks off before The Will of the Empress. In the meantime, here are some of our favorite moments from The Circle Opens.As always, thank you Yellowis4happy for our podcast artwork. Find more at yellowis4happydraws on Tumblr or shannonannedraws on Instragram. Also thank you to Thomas Dick for our music. Find more on his Soundcloud page. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Britni discusses her heroes, Goodwin ships an interesting pairing, ND tries to get in Molly's head, and we have our longest and most intensive predictions yet.As always, thank you Yellowis4happy for our podcast artwork. Find more at yellowis4happydraws on Tumblr or shannonannedraws on Instragram. Also thank you to Thomas Dick for our music. Find more on his Soundcloud page. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, ND learns to give Dema a second chance, Britni predicts who takes out the trash, Molly hopes for a sequel, and Goodwin tries to make things weirder. Plus, our plans for the last three books of the Circle of Magic series!As always, thank you Yellowis4happy for our podcast artwork. Find more at yellowis4happydraws on Tumblr or shannonannedraws on Instragram. Also thank you to Thomas Dick for our music. Find more on his Soundcloud page. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Britni asks the tough questions, Goodwin considers the meaning of justice, ND and Molly speak to the importance of violence in creating social change, and Tris becomes the avatar.As always, thank you Yellowis4happy for our podcast artwork. Find more at yellowis4happydraws on Tumblr or shannonannedraws on Instragram. Also thank you to Thomas Dick for our music. Find more on his Soundcloud page. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Reading Circle dedicate initiates gather with some friends who may or may not know the story to decide who they think the killer is? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Britni predicts what Tris might scry from Magic Steps, Molly imagines Tris and Keth's wedding, Goodwin questions Dema's methods, and ND reminds us of the importance of compassion in law enforcement. Plus, strutting crickets and Britni's mother gets jacked.As always, thank you Yellowis4happy for our podcast artwork. Find more at yellowis4happydraws on Tumblr or shannonannedraws on Instragram. Also thank you to Thomas Dick for our music. Find more on his Soundcloud page. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, ND discusses Pierce's stellar character building, Goodwin reflects on separating the art from the artist, and Britni and Molly finally agree on something! Namely, shipping Tris and Keth. Plus, (cue music) we don't talk about Rosethorn.As always, thank you Yellowis4happy for our podcast artwork. Find more at yellowis4happydraws on Tumblr or shannonannedraws on Instragram. Also thank you to Thomas Dick for our music. Find more on his Soundcloud page. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Britni predicts Niko's backstory, Goodwin predicts who the killer is, and Molly raises her eyebrows off screen. Plus, further theories on Pierce's repeated explanation of the word kid, and Britni ND's in her absence.As always, thank you Yellowis4happy for our podcast artwork. Find more at yellowis4happydraws on Tumblr or shannonannedraws on Instragram. Also thank you to Thomas Dick for our music. Find more on his Soundcloud page. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, we go undercover and express our disappointment in Dema while also acknowledging the difficulty of overcoming institutionalized prejudice. Plus, the stripper AU and whether or not Tris has dimples.As always, thank you Yellowis4happy for our podcast artwork. Find more at yellowis4happydraws on Tumblr or shannonannedraws on Instragram. Also thank you to Thomas Dick for our music. Find more on his Soundcloud page. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Britni continues to act like Tris as we argue about what she does well and what she does poorly. Plus, more comparisons between Tharios and the United States and we're all punched in the feels.As always, thank you Yellowis4happy for our podcast artwork. Find more at yellowis4happydraws on Tumblr or shannonannedraws on Instragram. Also thank you to Thomas Dick for our music. Find more on his Soundcloud page. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, we mourn Yali's death, express our frustration with Jumshida, and suggest Dema is one of the rare "good apples." Plus, Tris picks the lock on Keth's door.As always, thank you Yellowis4happy for our podcast artwork. Find more at yellowis4happydraws on Tumblr or shannonannedraws on Instragram. Also thank you to Thomas Dick for our music. Find more on his Soundcloud page. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, we debate what we would have done in Keth's place, just how (il)logical tradition is, and the true nature of Tammy's time-traveling abilities.As always, thank you Yellowis4happy for our podcast artwork. Find more at yellowis4happydraws on Tumblr or shannonannedraws on Instragram. Also thank you to Thomas Dick for our music. Find more on his Soundcloud page. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, with ND out, Goodwin, Molly, and Britni rant in her honor. We discuss the problems we share with Tharian democracy, whether or not the priests are the killers, and the importance of banding together in the face of violence, tragedy, and oppression.As always, thank you Yellowis4happy for our podcast artwork. Find more at yellowis4happydraws on Tumblr or shannonannedraws on Instragram. Also thank you to Thomas Dick for our music. Find more on his Soundcloud page. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, we discuss Tris's professional avenues, our comfort foods, and which character is currently the most mature.As always, thank you Yellowis4happy for our podcast artwork. Find more at yellowis4happydraws on Tumblr or shannonannedraws on Instragram. Also thank you toThomas Dick for our music. Find more on his Soundcloud page. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, ND and Goodwin dislike the police, Britni has a change of heart, and Molly is mad at the people at the top. As always, thank you Yellowis4happy for our podcast artwork. Find more at yellowis4happydraws on Tumblr or shannonannedraws on Instragram. Also thank you toThomas Dick for our music. Find more on his Soundcloud page. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, ND and Molly talk about the process of writing, Britni wonders about mage kits and how they don't all come in boxes and Goodwin learns to write summaries. As always, thank you Yellowis4happy for our podcast artwork. Find more at yellowis4happydraws on Tumblr or shannonannedraws on Instragram. Also thank you to Thomas Dick for our music. Find more on his Soundcloud page. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, ND empathizes with Keth, Molly criticizes Niko, and Britni and Goodwin make further predictions about the book.As always, thank you Yellowis4happy for our podcast artwork. Find more at yellowis4happydraws on Tumblr or shannonannedraws on Instragram. Also thank you to Thomas Dick for our music. Find more on his Soundcloud page. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Molly goes hard on Tris, Britni catches vomit, we make plans for ND's funeral, and Goodwin discovers new pet names.As always, thank you Yellowis4happy for our podcast artwork. Find more at yellowis4happydraws on Tumblr or shannonannedraws on Instragram. Also thank you toThomas Dick for our music. Find more on his Soundcloud page. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, we discuss incompetent policing, the difficulties of democracy, and why Tris needs to take a chill pill.As always, thank you Yellowis4happy for our podcast artwork. Find more at yellowis4happydraws on Tumblr or shannonannedraws on Instragram. Also thank you toThomas Dick for our music. Find more on his Soundcloud page. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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In this episode, we revisit our favorite side characters and discuss how Cold Fire would be different if we didn't know Ben was the arsonist before looking ahead to Shatterglass. Plus, who is the Columbo of Emelan?Content Warning: mental health, child abuseAs always, thank you Yellowis4happy for our podcast artwork. Find more at yellowis4happydraws on Tumblr or shannonannedraws on Instragram. Also thank you toThomas Dick for our music. Find more on his Soundcloud page. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Molly and ND fall in love with Daja's scarecrow man, Goodwin talks conspiracy theories, and Britni explains why common sense from a madman isn't a bad thing. Plus, we discuss Ben's fate and whether Daja made the right choice.As always, thank you Yellowis4happy for our podcast artwork. Find more at yellowis4happydraws on Tumblr or shannonannedraws on Instragram. Also thank you toThomas Dick for our music. Find more on his Soundcloud page. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The penultimate chapter of Cold Fire hits us hard as we discuss Morrachane's fate and our hopes for her servants. Britni questions if Goodwin is alive, Goodwin predicts his fate, and Molly and ND explore how we reap what we sow. Plus, our Cold Fire/Lion King crossover fanfiction!As always, thank you Yellowis4happy for our podcast artwork. Find more at yellowis4happydraws on Tumblr or shannonannedraws on Instragram. Also thank you toThomas Dick for our music. Find more on his Soundcloud page. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Britni and ND debate what makes someone monstrous, Molly talks about breaking the cycle, and Goodwin forgets what chapter he's in.As always, thank you Yellowis4happy for our podcast artwork. Find more at yellowis4happydraws on Tumblr or shannonannedraws on Instragram. Also thank you to Thomas Dick for our music. Find more on his Soundcloud page. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Britni betrays Goodwin, ND does a lot of self-reflecting, and Molly reads the most devastating excerpt yet. Plus, we learn to trust our instincts and debate both the American and Emelan (Emalanese?) educational systems.As always, thank you Yellowis4happy for our podcast artwork. Find more at yellowis4happydraws on Tumblr or shannonannedraws on Instragram. Also thank you to Thomas Dick for our music. Find more on his Soundcloud page. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, we argue about meditation, debate the meaning of evil, and determine Lark's backstory.As always, thank you to Yellowis4happy for our podcast artwork. Find more at yellowis4happydraws on Tumblr or shannonannedraws on Instragram. Also thank you to Thomas Dick for our music. Find more on his Soundcloud page. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Molly and Britni talk courage while Goodwin and ND talk conspiracy theories.As always, thank you to Yellowis4happy for our podcast artwork. Find more at yellowis4happydraws on Tumblr or shannonannedraws on Instragram. Also thank you to Thomas Dick for our music. Find more on his Soundcloud page.Content Warning for talk of survivor's guilt and child death Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Daja shows her superiority, Frostpine is still cold, Molly continues to poke holes in Britni's theory (even though she's right), and Goodwin and ND talk love. Plus, our Circle of Magic/Charlie and the Chocolate Factory crossover fic!As always, thank you to Yellowis4happy for our podcast artwork. Find more at yellowis4happydraws on Tumblr or shannonannedraws on Instragram. Also thank you to Thomas Dick for our music. Find more on his Soundcloud page. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When Britni is proven right, we seek a better understanding of Ben's behavior and try to reconcile our mixed emotions about him. Nevertheless, we find levity in our reminder of the circle's chaos, ice skating, and good parenting.As always, thank you to Yellowis4happy for our podcast artwork. Find more at yellowis4happydraws on Tumblr or shannonannedraws on Instragram. Also thank you to Thomas Dick for our music. Find more on his Soundcloud page.Content Warnings for discussion of mental illness and abuse. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Goodwin likes food, Britni hates joy, ND hates the prison system and Daja is a petulant child. Plus, Molly finds a way to argue about Kirel. Again.As always, thank you to Yellowis4happy for our podcast artwork. Find more at yellowis4happydraws on Tumblr or shannonannedraws on Instragram. Also thank you to Thomas Dick for our music. Find more on his Soundcloud page. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, what we hate about Morrachane, what we love about Terraud, and more predictions about Ben. Plus, suggestions for new covers and why you should eat your veggies.As always, thank you to Yellowis4happy for our podcast artwork. Find more at yellowis4happydraws on Tumblr or shannonannedraws on Instragram. Also thank you to Thomas Dick for our music. Find more on his Soundcloud page. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Britni longs to sit inside a fire, ND speaks again to body positivity, and Goodwin and Molly argue whether being big enough to feed a ward is an insult or a compliment. Plus, Kol and Matazi present: good parenting! And just how evil are balloons?As always, thank you to Yellowis4happy for our podcast artwork. Find more at yellowis4happydraws on Tumblr or shannonannedraws on Instragram. Also thank you to Thomas Dick for our music. Find more on his Soundcloud page. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Daja deals with more with Morrachane (but not the way Britni would), Goodwin tells us how history is formed, ND spits truths, Molly learns a lesson about not putting things off, and everybody feels old.As always, thank you to Yellowis4happy for our podcast artwork. Find more at yellowis4happydraws on Tumblr or shannonannedraws on Instragram. Also thank you to Thomas Dick for our music. Find more on his Soundcloud page. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Britni continues to argue why Ben is the arsonist. Plus, she gets her Briar on and plans a Namornese heist. ND continues her rant about tea, Goodwin and Molly wonder what to say to someone when a family member has died, and we all discuss what makes Morrchane Ladradun so hatable.As always, thank you Yellowis4happy for our podcast artwork. Find more at yellowis4happydraws on Tumblr or shannonannedraws on Instragram. Also thank you to Thomas Dick for our music. Find more on his Soundcloud page. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Goodwin talks world building, Molly can't tell the difference between canaries and finches, ND encourages an arsonist to get therapy, and Britni predicts who the culprit is.As always, thank you Yellowis4happy for our podcast artwork. Find more at yellowis4happydraws on Tumblr or shannonannedraws on Instragram. Also thank you to Thomas Dick for our music. Find more on his Soundcloud page. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We interrupt your normally scheduled program to bring you this message: The night before Molly’s wedding, she gathered with part of her wedding party to discuss perfect pairings in literature. From Firefly to Adventure Time to assorted anime and beyond, tune in to learn about some of our favorite couples. We’ll return with Cold Fire ch. 3 on Sunday.Special thanks to Chris, Gaia, Eris, and TK for joining us this episode! You can find TK’s RPG work here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Britni relates to Frostpine’s hatred of winter, Molly observes the differences in the circle’s students, Goodwin experiences a moral quandary, and ND gets salty about tea.As always, thank you Yellowis4happy for our podcast artwork. Find more at yellowis4happydraws on Tumblr or shannonannedraws on Instragram. Also thank you to Thomas Dick for our music. Find more on his Soundcloud page. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Daja learns to ice skate and meets the local fire brigade.As always, thank you Yellowis4happy for our podcast artwork. Find more at yellowis4happydraws on Tumblr or shannonannedraws on Instragram. Also thank you to Thomas Dick for our music. Find more on his Soundcloud page. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Britni still wants vengeance, Molly suggests how Street Magic contrasts from other other popular fantasy novels, ND re-re-lives her spiteful childhood, and Goodwin nitpicks at loose ends untied. Plus, we find out what Britni and Goodwin think Cold Fire will be about.As always, thank you Yellowis4happy for our podcast artwork. Find more at yellowis4happydraws on Tumblr or shannonannedraws on Instragram. Also thank you to Thomas Dick for our music. Find more on his Soundcloud page. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In reading the final chapter of Street Magic, we dig deep into the text to decipher what Pierce wants young people to know about living morally in the world. Then we face our own demons and determine what it means, for each of us, to be good.As always, thank you Yellowis4happy for our podcast artwork. Find more at yellowis4happydraws on Tumblr or shannonannedraws on Instragram. Also thank you to Thomas Dick for our music. Find more on his Soundcloud page. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Molly and ND reveal some of the stand-out scenes of the Circle series and the city of Chammur learns why it shouldn’t mess with Briar Moss. Britni delights in Briar’s revenge, which Goodwin compares to John Wick. Plus, everybody learns a thing or two about sticking up for yourself.As always, thank you Yellowis4happy for our podcast artwork. Find more at yellowis4happydraws on Tumblr or shannonannedraws on Instragram. Also thank you to Thomas Dick for our music. Find more on his Soundcloud page. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Goodwin laments the nonexistence of plant magic and Britni laments Rosethorn’s thorniness. Molly cheers Pierce’s re-interpretation of the damsel in distress and ND… tricks Goodwin into helping her?As always, thank you Yellowis4happy for our podcast artwork. Find more at yellowis4happydraws on Tumblr or shannonannedraws on Instragram. Also thank you to Thomas Dick for our music. Find more on his Soundcloud page. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Briar speaks with the police. Nd, Britni, Molly, and Goodwin debate whether or not this is a good thing.As always, thank you Yellowis4happy for our podcast artwork. Find more at yellowis4happydraws on Tumblr or shannonannedraws on Instragram. Also thank you to Thomas Dick for our music. Find more on his Soundcloud page. “Advertising Rock Main” by ZakharValaha via Pixabay. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, parenting tips with Britni, gardening tips with Britni, hero!Zenadia, and what it would look like if Briar planted Mandrakes at Hogwarts. Also, foreshadowing. Lots and lots of foreshadowing.As always, thank you Yellowis4happy for our podcast artwork. Find more at yellowis4happydraws on Tumblr or shannonannedraws on Instragram. Also thank you to Thomas Dick for our music. Find more on his Soundcloud page. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Britni continues to ship Briar x Evvy, Goodwin learns the value of not killing people, Molly reflects on what teachers can learn from Briar, and ND does not apologize to the French. Plus, everyone agrees Briar is a better teacher than Jebilu Stoneslicer (even Evvy!)As always, thank you Yellowis4happy for our podcast artwork. Find more at yellowis4happydraws on Tumblr or shannonannedraws on Instragram. Also thank you to Thomas Dick for our music. Find more on his Soundcloud page. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Briar and Evvy act respectable, Lady Zenadia tries to impress Briar, and Briar wonders if she… gardens….Find more at yellowis4happydraws on Tumblr or shannonannedraws on Instragram. Also thank you to Thomas Dick for our music. Find more on his Soundcloud page. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Evvy gets her first mediation lesson, Lady Zenadia strikes again, and Ikrum gets beat up by the Gate Lords. Plus, Lady Zenadia versus Anish Kapoor, the morality of wealth, and just how much this book resembles Squid Game.As always, thank you Yellowis4happy for our podcast artwork. Find more at yellowis4happydraws on Tumblr or shannonannedraws on Instragram. Also thank you to Thomas Dick for our music. Find more on his Soundcloud page. “Advertising Rock Main” by ZakharValaha via Pixabay. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, the morality of weight and villain!Briar. Plus, Molly and Britni finally find common ground.Find more at yellowis4happydraws on Tumblr or shannonannedraws on Instragram. Also thank you to Thomas Dick for our music. Find more on his Soundcloud page. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.