Yap Island

Yap Island
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Two friends yapping about Romance & Romantasy and getting deep in our feels over the books, TV and movies that make us yearn, cry, obsess and maybe even get a little hot under the collar

  1. 6d ago

    Threshing Day | Brennan, Mira, Xaden and Garrick Deep Dive

    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 Day 12:40 Loyalty to Empyrean or death 18:12 Not so perfect Brennan 27:56 Brennan's Journey and Identity 28:59 Asher’s secret powers 46:23 Signets and bloodline power 51:22 Deference to dragons? no, just full-on debates 56:55 Is this why we love the human and dragon bond? 01:03:07 The parallels between Asher and Colonel Aetos 01:06:07 Mira’s story 01:12:04 Mira's middle child curse 01:19:27 Teine's test 01:32:05 Xaden and the Marked Ones 01:34:02 Twins and Their Significance 01:39:43 Imogen and Garrick's love at first punch 01:41:25 Alic's ambush 01:48:53 Sgaeyl being messy 01:52:38 Is Molvic interested in Aaric's Mother bloodline? 01:57:11 Sgaeyl the queen on no nonsense 02:02:26 I'd love nothing than to burn it all to the ground 02:06:34 The dragon's deception 02:10:28 Garrick's signet, family and love for Imogen 02:16:41 Dragon’s feathertail power Website: ⁠https://yapisland.co.uk/ YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@yapislandpod⁠ Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/yapislandpod⁠ TikTok: ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@yapislandpod Hosted by: @antoniaisthedrama and @amandaisobsessed Artwork by: @amandaisobsessed

  2. Sep 23

    Onyx Storm | Our MUST yap moments

    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 - Intro 06:02 I will not die today. I will save him. 11:03 A magical proposal 12:57 Who are the Gods, really? 21:36 Dane's power 25:57 Violet in her Girl Boss Era 32:06 Are the dragons the villains? 38:59 The Islands and new cultures 44:48 The Triumvirate test 53:10 Ridoc you have one task - Don't die 01:03:15 Quinn and Imogen - The best soulmates 01:08:17 Is Bodhi the "Brother"? 01:15:22 Andarna and the Irids 01:26:08 Xaden's traumatic journey 01:32:20 Holden's favourite basket 01:35:43 Andarna's Gentle Nature 01:36:51 Xaden turning for Sgaeyl 01:38:48 The runes and their hidden power 01:50:11 The Dune's temple mystery Website: ⁠https://yapisland.co.uk/ YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@yapislandpod⁠ Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/yapislandpod⁠ TikTok: ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@yapislandpod Hosted by: @antoniaisthedrama and @amandaisobsessed Artwork by: @amandaisobsessed

  3. Sep 16

    Iron Flame | Our MUST Yap Moments

    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 Moments 02:11 We can't get enough of sassy Andarna 08:58 Xaden's in his letter writing era 16:51 What are we missing from the Venin origin story 24:14 Fated mates or nah? 34:57 Xaden would do anything for love, even that 44:56 Are we the Dain Aetos fanclub now? 55:59 Liam's alive truthers unite 01:07:27 The whole Sorrengail line is suspicious 01:21:52 Who isn't crying over Lilith's sacrifice 01:36:44 Andarna the dragon slayer 01:45:07 Xaden's villain era begins 01:53:40 Threshing Day wishlist Website: ⁠https://yapisland.co.uk/ YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@YapIslandPodInstagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/yapislandpod⁠TikTok: ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@yapislandpod Hosted by: @antoniaisthedrama and @amandaisobsessedArtwork by: @amandaisobsessed

  4. Sep 9

    Fourth Wing | Our MUST Yap Moments

    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 Moments 04:51 Violet and Xaden's Mind to Mind talks 19:54 Violet, Jack Barlowe and Dragons 49:57 Threshing Day 59:33 You are all dead! 01:29:28 Liam's Death 01:44:07 The Reunification Night   Website: ⁠https://yapisland.co.uk/ YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@yapislandpod⁠ Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/yapislandpod⁠ TikTok: ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@yapislandpod Hosted by: @antoniaisthedrama and @amandaisobsessed Artwork by: @amandaisobsessed

  5. Sep 2

    The Knight And The Moth Pt 2 | The Gods & Sybil… our power woman

    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 2 01:48 The diviners are missing and Sybil is on a mission tofind them 06:26 The Abbess, her powers and the magical objects 13:25 Sybil's unusual strength 15:36 The Harried Scribe Challenge 20:15 Sybil taking up the mantle 25:37 The Sprites and the magic 28:22 The Oarsman Challenge 30:01 Are the Sprites sentient? 34:00 Sybil's training 35:43 The Mystery of the Spring 37:49 Sybil and the Oarsman's fight 44:49 Benji's true colours start showing up 47:20 Bartholomew's perspective 50:14 The Heartsore Weaver 55:45 All the lies about the Birke 01:04:32 The Aishling battle   Website: ⁠https://yapisland.co.uk/ YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@yapislandpod⁠ Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/yapislandpod⁠ TikTok: ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@yapislandpod Hosted by: @antoniaisthedrama and @amandaisobsessed Artwork by: @amandaisobsessed

  6. Aug 26

    The Knight And The Moth Pt 1 | Bartholomew... you deserved better!

    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 - Intro 03:06 First Impressions 08:23 We should have paid attention to the prologue 14:09 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 package 22:28 Sybil's Journey 25:04 Control and Religion 26:45 The Power of Perception 29:35 The Impact of Fear 32:55 The Weaver 35:49 Rory's and Sybil 38:55 Rory Myndacious King of Consent 44:09 Benji - Master Manipulator 48:28 Rory Myndacious You Are Besotted 51:13 We're All A Little Bit Afraid of Love 54:00 Bartholomew: the old man trapped in childhood too long 55:23 The Abess Is Some Piece of Work! 58:44 Bella Swan, is that you? 01:10:41 We have to stan a girl squad Website: ⁠https://yapisland.co.uk/ YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@yapislandpod ⁠Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/yapislandpod⁠ TikTok: ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@yapislandpod Hosted by: @antoniaisthedrama and @amandaisobsessed Artwork by: @amandaisobsessed

  7. Aug 19

    The Love Hypothesis - Deep Dive - Part 2

    Join Amanda and Antonia as we deep dive The Love Hypothesisby Ali Hazelwood. We are covering the book in two parts and this week expectto hear everything about the conference, the one bed in the hotel and Tom andthe payback. If you also fell in love with this love story, we’d love for youto join us! Quick note, we will swear throughout.   00:00 The Love Hypothesis - Part 2 Intro 01:45 Olive Left With No Room To Book 08:13 Late Snacks and Confessions 16:01 The Conference 31:41 The Best Long Night 47:35 The Breakup 52:45 Tom Finally Gets Some Payback 59:01 The One All Along Website: ⁠https://yapisland.co.uk/ YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@yapislandpod⁠ Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/yapislandpod⁠ TikTok: ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@yapislandpod Hosted by: @antoniaisthedrama and @amandaisobsessed Artwork by: @amandaisobsessed

  8. Aug 12

    The Love Hypothesis - Deep Dive - Part 1

    Join Amanda and Antonia as we deep dive The Love Hypothesis by Ali Hazelwood. This coverage will be split into two parts where we will be covering the whole book.  In this episode, we are gushing over Olive and Adam’s love story, Anh the chaos demon, and Tom the walking red flag. If you also fell in love with this love story, we’d love for you to join us! Quick note, we will swear throughout.   Chapters 00:00 The Love Hypothesis - Part 1 Intro 01:20 First Impressions 04:04 The Meet Cute 14:58 Anh - The chaos demon 17:50 Adam - The best Grumpy x Sunshine 20:46 Fake dating starts 24:17 Adam - Nice vs Kind 29:27 Olive and Adam - why they aren’t problematic 41:19 Nothing happens without Anh 43:18 The unnecessary message 50:17 Olive - The amazing woman she is 53:23 We love a good cliché 55:16 Tom - The subtle red flags   Website: ⁠https://yapisland.co.uk/ YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@yapislandpod⁠ Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/yapislandpod⁠ TikTok: ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@yapislandpod Hosted by: @antoniaisthedrama and @amandaisobsessed Artwork by: @amandaisobsessed

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Two friends yapping about Romance & Romantasy and getting deep in our feels over the books, TV and movies that make us yearn, cry, obsess and maybe even get a little hot under the collar

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  • Creator
    Yap Island
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    21
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © Yap Island
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    Yap Island

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