High Queen Podcast

High Queen Podcast
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Welcome to The High Queen Podcast! Hosts Miranda and Autumn use their friendship growth from pageantry to page-turners, to connect with powerful heroines and messy growth arcs we can all relate to! This podcast is about stories that remind women they are the main characters of their own lives. Grab your book, your beverage, and your bestie—this is just the beginning.

  1. 6d ago

    ACOSF 51-63 | Valkyries Rising

    Nesta Archeron is no longer just surviving—she’s becoming. In chapters 51–63 of A Court of Silver Flames, we see a turning point: her healing begins to shift into purpose. From deep vulnerability at the lake (and let’s be honest… some very memorable moments with Cassian...), to forging stronger bonds with Gwyn and Emerie, Nesta is finally stepping into the version of herself she’s been fighting toward. But growth doesn’t come quietly. As Nesta connects to the dread trove and retrieves the Harp from the Prison, she faces a terrifying truth: her power is not only immense—it’s dangerous. When an ancient, unkillable being falls by her hand, the stakes shift entirely. Nesta is no longer just part of the story… she’s becoming one of its most powerful forces. Back in Velaris, friendships deepen, the Valkyrie rise, and Nesta begins to build something she’s never truly had before: belonging. But even as she finds joy, purpose, and love, old fears creep in—especially when it comes to whether she deserves any of it. From political games and tension with Eris, to a breathtaking Solstice, to the quiet devastation of pushing Cassian away, this episode carries us through Nesta’s most human moments—and her most powerful ones. And just when it feels like things might finally settle… The Blood Rite begins. This week, we’re diving into power, friendship, chosen family, and what it really means to fight—not just to survive, but to become.

    1h 48m

  2. Jun 1

    ACOSF 40-50 | “Put Your Hands on the Headboard”

    This week’s episode has EVERYTHING—power, politics, spice, and heartbreak. We're discussing A Court of Silver Flames, chapters 40-50! Nesta’s training takes a new turn as she begins to understand the artistry behind weapons… and unknowingly creates something far more dangerous. When her power leaves its mark, it sets off alarm bells across the Inner Circle and reveals a truth no one was prepared for: Nesta hasn’t just been Made… she’s creating. At the House of Wind, jealousy, tension, and long-simmering desire finally snap into one unforgettable night (yes… THE headboard line). But as new weapons emerge and dangerous possibilities are raised—including a future neither Rhys nor Feyre is ready to face—everything spirals toward a breaking point. A confrontation turns devastating, truths are revealed too soon, and Nesta is forced to reckon with the weight of her past in a way she never has before. What follows is one of the most emotional turning points yet—raw, painful, and the beginning of something new. Grab your book and settle in… because we have a LOT to talk about.

    1h 43m

  3. May 25

    ACOSF 29-39 | Death, Desire, & the Dread Trove

    Things are getting darker… and hotter! This week, we’re diving into A Court of Silver Flames chapters 29-39, and everything is escalating! Nesta is pushing herself further than ever—on the stairs, in training, and finally in facing the things she’s been trying to outrun. As the Valkyries begin to rise around her and those friendships deepen, she starts to realize she might actually be capable of more… if she’s willing to face it. But the Inner Circle isn’t giving her much time to figure that out. With the Dread Trove still out there, the pressure to scry builds—and when Nesta finally does, it opens the door to something far more dangerous than anyone expected... straight into the Bog of Oorid. What happens there? Let’s just say Nesta doesn’t just survive it… she becomes something else entirely. Meanwhile, the tension between her and Cassian finally snaps in the way we’ve all been waiting for—intense, emotional, and just messy enough to leave us with a very loaded “just sex.” By the end of this episode, we’re left with a Trove item claimed, a new level of power unlocked, and a Nesta who is finally starting to stand in who she is—fear, trauma, and all. Grab your books, beverage, and bestie… because this one builds, breaks, and then blows the doors wide open.

    1h 29m

  4. May 18

    ACOSF 12-28 | From Planks to Power Plays

    We’re diving into A Court of Silver Flames chapters 12-28: it’s giving training, tension, and a lot of unresolved feelings. What starts as another reluctant training session turns into a bargain: one hour in the ring for a favor from Cassian. And while Nesta may not want to admit it… she might want him. We get small steps forward—Nesta choosing to return to training, a potential friendship starting with Gwyn, and even a moment of kindness in the library. But old wounds reopen, and Nesta spirals—lashing out, saying things she doesn’t mean, and proving that healing isn’t linear. Meanwhile, Eris brings warnings of war, the human queens are making dangerous moves, and we’re introduced to the Dread Trove—ancient, powerful objects tied to the Cauldron itself.And thanks to a major reveal… the search for them just got a lot more complicated. This episode has everything: slow-burn tension, emotional whiplash, political chaos, and a few HOT moments that had us all screaming. Grab your books, beverage, and bestie… this one’s a mix of growth, setbacks, and tension that just keeps building!

    2h 16m

  5. May 11

    ACOSF 1-11 | Therapy, Cassian Style

    It's time for our final ACOTA book (for now, hehe), A Court of Silver Flames! We're covering the prologue through chapter 11 today, where we end up early, nine months after the war, to find Nesta at her lowest. Isolated, self-destructive, and drowning in grief, she’s cut herself off from everyone—including the Inner Circle. But when Feyre finally intervenes, Nesta is given an ultimatum: change, or be sent away. What follows is the beginning of a brutal new routine—training with Cassian, working in the library, and surviving life in the House of Wind (and yes… the 10,000 steps). As tensions rise, we see just how deep Nesta’s self-hatred runs, how her trauma continues to shape her choices, and how her dynamic with Cassian simmers with equal parts resentment and undeniable tension. Meanwhile, across Prythian and the human lands, a new threat begins to emerge. Alliances are shifting, enemies are rising, and a dangerous power is quietly gathering strength. From forced proximity and sharp-tongued banter to quiet moments of empathy in the library, this episode lays the foundation for Nesta’s journey—one that begins not with strength, but with survival. So grab your book, beverage, and bestie, and let's dive into this brand-new story!

    1h 48m

  6. May 4

    ACOFAS 16-28 | Bat Boys, Bad Decisions & Baby Fever

    Solstice has arrived… and with it, chaos, gifts, and just a little emotional damage. In chapters 16-28 of A Court of Frost and Starlight, we’re diving headfirst into celebrations with the Inner Circle—complete with snowball fights, one very iconic holiday dinner, and the ultimate gift between mates! On the surface, it’s everything we wanted. But underneath? Things are shifting. Between heartfelt gifts, long-awaited POVs (*cough Nesta*), and a Solstice that doesn’t quite go as smoothly as hoped, this episode balances warmth with the reality that healing isn’t linear—and some wounds are far from closed. As our Solstice gift to you, we’re dropping all of ACOFAS this NOW—because honestly, this story is best experienced all at once.

    1h 46m

  7. May 4

    ACOFAS 1-15 | Healing, Heartache, & Holiday Prep

    It’s officially Winter Solstice season in Prythian… and for the first time in a long time, things are quiet, normal. In chapters 1-15 of A Court of Frost and Starlight, we trade battlefield chaos for something softer—snow-dusted streets, last-minute shopping, and the Inner Circle attempting to settle into a new normal after the war. But don’t get too comfortable. We’re diving into multiple POVs , checking in on where everyone has landed post-war, and unpacking the tension simmering just beneath all the holiday cheer. From cozy decorating moments and chaotic gift shopping… to awkward dinners, strained relationships, and a certain visit to the Spring Court that reminds us not everything can be fixed overnight—this episode sets the stage for a very different kind of story. Consider this our Solstice gift to you: we’re dropping all of ACOFAS NOW! Grab some cocoa, settle in, and let’s discuss all of this quant little novella.

    2h 10m

  8. Apr 27

    ACOWAR 66-82 | Victory… at What Cost?

    The final battle is here… and it changes everything. All of Prythian—and beyond—collides in one devastating, chaotic, unforgettable fight. Long-awaited allies arrive, secrets are revealed, and the full power of the Cauldron is finally unleashed. But victory doesn’t come without sacrifice. Lives are lost. Goodbyes are said. And in the end… one choice will determine the fate of everything—and everyone—we’ve come to love. This episode has it all: epic battles, shocking twists, emotional reunions, and moments that completely shattered us (yes… we’re still recovering). Grab your books, your beverage, and your bestie… because we are saying goodbye to A Court of Wings and Ruin !

    2h 29m
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Welcome to The High Queen Podcast! Hosts Miranda and Autumn use their friendship growth from pageantry to page-turners, to connect with powerful heroines and messy growth arcs we can all relate to! This podcast is about stories that remind women they are the main characters of their own lives. Grab your book, your beverage, and your bestie—this is just the beginning.

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