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💜 A QUICK NOTE BEFORE WE BEGIN Before getting into this review, I want to extend my heartfelt condolences to Rebecca Yarros and her family following their recent tragedy. My thoughts are with them during what I can only imagine is an incredibly difficult time. I also want to make it clear that this review is not a personal attack on Rebecca Yarros as a person. My criticisms are directed at the story itself—or, in my opinion, the lack of a substantial story—and the broader publishing industry that continues to charge readers increasingly high prices for relatively short books. We can have compassion for an author as a human being while still having honest, critical conversations about the books being published and the prices readers are expected to pay. Both things can be true. 💜 🐉💋 THRESHING DAY REVIEW | LOVE ISLAND: FOURTH WING EDITION?! WHY DID I PAY $18 FOR 180 PAGES?! Besties… did I just pay $18 to watch dragon riders participate in a fantasy version of Love Island? Because that's certainly what this is starting to feel like. 😭💸 Today, we're diving DEEP into Threshing Day, exploring every single story and discussing why this book is giving LOVE ISLAND: FOURTH WING EDITION. We've got romance, relationship drama, character dynamics, and enough mess to make me wonder where the actual story went. And yes, we're talking about the fact that this book is only 180 pages and cost me EIGHTEEN DOLLARS. In this economy?! Be serious. 💀 Let me be clear: THIS IS A NEGATIVE REVIEW. I wanted to love this addition to the Empyrean universe, but instead, I found myself questioning what these stories actually contribute to the series. Are they meaningful additions to the world and its characters, or are we getting a handful of romantic scenarios packaged up and sold to an already devoted fanbase? In this video, we're breaking down EVERY SINGLE STORY, discussing the characters and relationships, examining the drama, and asking the questions I think readers deserve to ask: 🐉 Does Threshing Day meaningfully expand the Empyrean universe? 💋 Why does this feel like a fantasy dating show? 📚 Is there enough substance here to justify the price? 💸 And why does the publishing industry seem increasingly comfortable charging readers premium prices for such short books? My frustration isn't about wanting authors to work for free or suggesting that a book's value should be determined by page count alone. It's about the overall reading experience, the substance of the stories, the price we're paying, and the expectations created when a beloved series releases new material. Readers are allowed to question the value of a product without making it a personal attack on the person who wrote it. If you loved Threshing Day, I genuinely want to hear why! This is a space for honest discussion, differing opinions, and critical conversations about books we read and the industry that publishes them. You can love the Empyrean series and still be disappointed by one of its releases. ⚠️ TRIGGER WARNINGS This video discusses potentially sensitive and distressing themes found in the book. Please review the book's content warnings and take care of yourself if certain topics may be difficult for you. Specific story details and potentially upsetting material will be discussed throughout the video. 🚨 SPOILER WARNING: This video contains spoilers for Threshing Day and may reference characters, events, and lore from Fourth Wing, Iron Flame, and the wider Empyrean series. Please read the stories first if you want to avoid spoilers! 💬 LET'S TALK IN THE COMMENTS! Did Threshing Day give you Love Island vibes, too? Do you think 180 pages justify an $18 price tag? Which story was your favorite, and which one left you disappointed? Did these stories add anything meaningful to the Empyrean universe? Where do you stand on the publishing industry's pricing of short companion books? Do you agree with my criticisms, or do you think I'm being too harsh? Let's keep the conversation thoughtful and respectful. 💜 If you enjoy honest fantasy book reviews, unfiltered opinions, fandom deep dives, and a little bit of bookish chaos, don't forget to LIKE, COMMENT, and SUBSCRIBE for more! #ThreshingDay #RebeccaYarros #FourthWing #IronFlame #TheEmpyreanSeries #LoveIsland #BookTube #NegativeBookReview #FantasyBooks #BookReview #BookDiscussion #PublishingIndustry GoodReads: Madi Kay Instagram: @madi_miss1996 TikTok: @madi_miss1996 Facebook: Madi Kurenyshev Red Note: Madi Kay Threads: @madi_miss96 Blue Sky: @madikay96.bsky.social This video falls under the YouTube Fair Rights Use Act.