Buckle up, romantasy lovers! Today on Shadow and Starlight, we’re joined by none other than Sarah A. Parker, the New York Times bestselling author and brilliant mind behind When the Moon Hatched. We deep-dive into the intricate lore, politics, romance, and character inspirations of her latest book and first in the Moonfall Trilogy. 🐉✨ Whether you’re a longtime fan of Sarah’s work or just discovering her books, this episode is packed with juicy insights, laughter, and possibly a few conspiracies.

In this episode, we chat about:
🔥 The inspiration behind When the Moon Hatched and its unique blend of sci-fi, fantasy, and romance
👀 The deep-rooted lore, from dragons to celestial forces, and how Sarah crafted such an immersive world
💔 Thematic explorations of trauma, revenge vs. redemption, and those emotionally gutting character arcs
🎭 The untapped rage of Raeve, the fierce journey of Veya, and why Kaan has us in a chokehold
🖊️ Sarah’s writing process, her biggest challenges, and the moments that took even her by surprise
📖 A few very intriguing teases about The Ballad of Falling Dragons 👀

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It’s here—the final chapters of Onyx Storm, and Rebecca Yarros did NOT let us breathe. We’re talking high-stakes battles, shocking reveals, and some seriously unhinged plot twists. Violet’s facing down Theophanie, Rhiannon and Imogen get their time to shine, and the Iron Squad delivers some epic (and heartbreaking) moments. But the real chaos? The last two chapters that left us screaming, crying, and questioning everything. Xaden’s gone full venin, Violet’s memory is wiped, and apparently, she’s now a duchess?! Grab your emotional support drink of the pod, because we’re breaking it all down—rage, theories, and feral reactions included.

• This episode is based on Onyx Storm by Rebecca Yarros.
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Xaddy is back, the Iron Squad is whole, and the spice drought is finally over! But don’t celebrate too soon—Navarre is still on its BS, Xaden is spiraling, and Violet is grasping at straws to keep their relationship from combusting. Meanwhile, a new shadow wielder enters the scene, Andarna makes a shocking choice, and the war creeps ever closer. Oh, and the venin are up to no good, because of course they are. Join us as we break down Onyx Storm chapters 46-56, discussing the latest drama, dreamwalking chaos, and the prophecies that might just change everything.

• This episode is based on Onyx Storm by Rebecca Yarros.
• Intro Music by Boomer
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