Faithfully Fantasy Podcast

📚 The Will of the Many Read‑Along — Chapters 36–47

The mysteries keep stacking, the tension keeps rising, and this week even Sian couldn’t resist jumping into the speculation pit. In this episode, we explore Chapters 36–47, a section packed with reveals, uneasy alliances, and those subtle details you only catch on a re‑read, exactly the kind of insight Sian brings to the table this time.
We also take a breather from the chaos of the Academy with a few personal questions designed to dodge the sappers… though whether we succeeded is up for debate. It gets delightfully unhinged.
And at the very end of the episode, we dive into a major spoiler discussion for Iron Flame. If you haven’t read it yet and want to go in fresh, make sure to watch out for that final segment.
Join us as we theorise, overthink, and emotionally spiral our way through this next chunk of the saga. Let us know your thoughts so far, what’s confusing you, what’s thrilling you, and what theories you’re cooking up as the plot thickens.

📚 The Will of the Many Read‑Along — Chapters 24–35
We’re deep into the story now, and this week’s section delivers tension, reveals, and enough character intrigue to keep us theorising for days. In this episode, we break down Chapters 24–35 and all the moments that had us pausing, gasping, or scribbling notes like we’re already in the Academy ourselves.
We crown our MVP of the week, the character who absolutely stole the show in this stretch of chapters.
We introduce a brand‑new segment where we dig into the hidden meanings and secret messages behind certain character names. Is Islington being clever, chaotic, or both? You decide.
We share our predictions for what’s coming next, from the political undercurrents to the personal stakes that are starting to sharpen.

If you’re reading along with us, drop your thoughts in the comments. Who’s your MVP? What clues are you picking up? And what do you think is waiting for us in the next chapters?

📚 The Will of the Many Read‑Along — Chapters 11–23
Our journey through The Will of the Many continues, and this week marks our final stretch before entering the Academy. JC is practically vibrating with excitement, Sian is counting the minutes until we get there, and the book… well, the book is not making it easy to stay calm.
In this episode, we dig into Chapters 11–23 and share how we’re feeling about the story so far, what’s clicking, what’s confusing, and the moments that genuinely made us stop and stare at the page. There’s that speech that left us thinking about power, loyalty, and the bigger game at play, plus a handful of early favourites that are starting to stand out.
And of course, JC brings a fresh batch of theories about what might be waiting for us once we finally step through the Academy gates. Some of them? Surprisingly reasonable. Others? Peak chaos. Exactly how we like it.
If you’re reading along, jump into the comments and tell us how the book is treating you so far. We’re dying to know your thoughts as we head into the next phase of this world.

📚 The Will of the Many Read Along — Chapters 1–10
Our read along era has officially begun. In this episode, JC and Sian dive into Chapters 1–10 of The Will of the Many and unpack all the chaos, curiosity, and character driven intrigue that James Islington throws at us right from the start.
We’re sharing our first reactions, the moments that hooked us, the things we’re still wrestling with, and of course, our early favourites (yes, we’re already emotionally attached). Expect plenty of theories and wild speculation, including:
Viridius & Vis: Their dynamic has us side‑eyeing Ulciscor’s motives and wondering what’s really going on behind the curtain.
Character Names: Are these names just names… or is Islington hiding clues in plain sight?
If you’re reading along with us, jump into the comments and tell us your first impressions. Who grabbed your attention? What’s confusing you? What theories are already brewing?
The journey has begun, and it’s already getting deliciously complicated. Let’s see where this world takes us next.

Kicking off a brand new segment, JC and Sian dive into the ultimate literary showdown. In this premiere of Convince Me to Read, Sian steps into the spotlight armed with passion, persuasion, and a spoiler free arsenal of reasons why The Will of the Many by James Islington deserves a place in Juan’s 2026 reading lineup.
She’ll break down what makes this book her standout favourite of the year, world building, themes, characters, vibes, all without giving away a single twist. Meanwhile, JC listens, questions, and judges whether the hype is real enough to earn the coveted spot as the podcast’s next season long read‑along pick.
Will Sian succeed and secure the win for her beloved book, or will she face a very public, very chaotic moment of defeat? Stick around until the end to hear JC’s final verdict.