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Threshing Day [Dramatized Adaptation]
The next dramatized audiobook in the blockbuster Empyrean series, Threshing Day contains thirteen stories starring your favorite characters and their dragons.
Full blurb to be revealed soon!
Adapted from the novel and produced with a full cast of actors, immersive sound effects and cinematic music!
Full blurb to be revealed soon!
Adapted from the novel and produced with a full cast of actors, immersive sound effects and cinematic music!
Audiobook
Published October 13, 2026
About the author
Rebecca Yarros
121 books233k followersRebecca Yarros is a hopeless romantic and coffee addict. She is the New York Times bestselling author of over twenty novels, including Fourth Wing, The Last Letter and The Things We Leave Unfinished. She’s also the recipient of the Colorado Romance Writer’s Award of Excellence for Eyes Turned Skyward. Rebecca loves military heroes and has been blissfully married to hers for over twenty years. A mother of six, she is currently surviving the teenage years with all four of her hockey-playing sons.
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October 23, 2026
This will be a very informal (but spoiler free) review since this is a book I don’t think anyone would read that hasn’t started the series.
And really, I think this is a no brainer if you love this series and especially if you love the characters. I know Onyx Storm had some mixed opinions plot wise, but I am so deep into this series I’m afraid something insane would have to happen for me not to love it.
I was slightly skeptical that this collection wouldn’t provide much beyond a teaser or placeholder for the next book, but excuse me I was mistaken! I loved most of the bonding stories, especially those of the “marked ones”. Learning more about their past, their fears and determination to live and fight for the world despite all that was taken from them actually made me tear up more than I would have guessed. It was so satisfying to see them be chosen by the dragons despite all the prejudice and hate from the rest of the kingdom. And Xaden, my heart, the enormity of the responsibility he took on to protect the others was surely a knife to the gut.
I’m not going to talk about everyone’s story, but there were a few that stood out. I was surprised by Dain’s threshing, and how we got a glimpse that he wanted to be more than just his father’s puppet. Otherwise Imogen’s and Sloane’s were unexpectedly my favorites. I cried during Liam’s (of course), but I sobbed during Sloane’s. My girl, I’m sorry I had any exasperated thoughts about you at the beginning of Iron Flame 💔
I also loved how the bonding shows a side of most characters that we don’t get to see otherwise. Vulnerabilities, emotions that they keep quiet, worries and fears that they tend to hide. I feel like we don’t often see platonic relationships in stories that show such a high level of transparency and intimacy. The idea that someone can see every flaw and emotion, every shining moment, and also every insecurity and still choose you? So incredible 🥹
I waited for the Graphic Audio to come out to start this, and was absolutely grateful that I did. I have the kindle versions of all the books, but I’ve listen to the GA’s from the beginning as well, and I think the cast and sound effects are phenomenal for this series.
Thank you to the lovely Nicole for buddy “listening” to this with me. I had fun talking about potential clues and favorites ❤️
If you are a fan of the series, did you participate and bond a dragon? Let me know what you got! I was intrigued by the blues, but probably for the better I snagged a green (after getting roasted once 😅).
4⭐️’s
And really, I think this is a no brainer if you love this series and especially if you love the characters. I know Onyx Storm had some mixed opinions plot wise, but I am so deep into this series I’m afraid something insane would have to happen for me not to love it.
I was slightly skeptical that this collection wouldn’t provide much beyond a teaser or placeholder for the next book, but excuse me I was mistaken! I loved most of the bonding stories, especially those of the “marked ones”. Learning more about their past, their fears and determination to live and fight for the world despite all that was taken from them actually made me tear up more than I would have guessed. It was so satisfying to see them be chosen by the dragons despite all the prejudice and hate from the rest of the kingdom. And Xaden, my heart, the enormity of the responsibility he took on to protect the others was surely a knife to the gut.
I’m not going to talk about everyone’s story, but there were a few that stood out. I was surprised by Dain’s threshing, and how we got a glimpse that he wanted to be more than just his father’s puppet. Otherwise Imogen’s and Sloane’s were unexpectedly my favorites. I cried during Liam’s (of course), but I sobbed during Sloane’s. My girl, I’m sorry I had any exasperated thoughts about you at the beginning of Iron Flame 💔
I also loved how the bonding shows a side of most characters that we don’t get to see otherwise. Vulnerabilities, emotions that they keep quiet, worries and fears that they tend to hide. I feel like we don’t often see platonic relationships in stories that show such a high level of transparency and intimacy. The idea that someone can see every flaw and emotion, every shining moment, and also every insecurity and still choose you? So incredible 🥹
I waited for the Graphic Audio to come out to start this, and was absolutely grateful that I did. I have the kindle versions of all the books, but I’ve listen to the GA’s from the beginning as well, and I think the cast and sound effects are phenomenal for this series.
Thank you to the lovely Nicole for buddy “listening” to this with me. I had fun talking about potential clues and favorites ❤️
If you are a fan of the series, did you participate and bond a dragon? Let me know what you got! I was intrigued by the blues, but probably for the better I snagged a green (after getting roasted once 😅).
4⭐️’s
October 4, 2026
this was objectively fun to get more context and first hand POVs. it just kinda felt like fan fic
November 1, 2026
Had to run it back with the husband. 4* again.
October 20, 2026
Real talk? I kinda want to start over and listen to it again.
I could listen to this once a month in perpetuity and not get sick of it.
I could listen to this once a month in perpetuity and not get sick of it.
October 25, 2026
I listen to audiobooks only when they have dramatized adaptations because I just can't listen to normal duet narrations with a straight face. It just feels so silly compared to these graphic productions.
I've listened to a ton of graphic audios of various books till now but I must say, Harry Potter and the Empyrean series casting and production was top notch. Don't get me wrong, all of the graphic audios I've listened to have been done very well but I HAVE to appreciate the effort the directors put into finding these incredible voice actors for the characters and dragons! It all just fits so amazingly that it blows my mind away everytime!
The production itself was a 10/10 but it's the book that got a 4.25 out of me. I just wanted more and so my thirst remains unquenched.
I've listened to a ton of graphic audios of various books till now but I must say, Harry Potter and the Empyrean series casting and production was top notch. Don't get me wrong, all of the graphic audios I've listened to have been done very well but I HAVE to appreciate the effort the directors put into finding these incredible voice actors for the characters and dragons! It all just fits so amazingly that it blows my mind away everytime!
The production itself was a 10/10 but it's the book that got a 4.25 out of me. I just wanted more and so my thirst remains unquenched.
October 14, 2026
i loved this book. love love love loved it. it was so nice to see how everyone bonded their dragons / their connections with their SPECIFIC dragons — it’s special. i felt it in my soul😭 i know for sure this would be the universe i would be in … id love to be a fae in acotar, or a witch with manon. but my heart is SET with the dragons. i fucking adore and love them with my whole whole soul.
October 17, 2026
Gosh I LOVE the empyrean’s graphic audios and it was so nice to hear them all again!
October 17, 2026
Audiobook (6 hours) full cast, including:
Gabriel Michael as Xaden Riorson
Torian Brackett as Dain Aetos
Taylor Coan as Rhiannon Matthias
Robb Moreira as Ridoc Gamlyn
Henry W Kramer as Sawyer Henrick
Rayner Gabriel as Garrick Tavis
Jessica Schly as Imogen Cardulo
James J Johnson as Bodhi Durran
Casie Platt as Mira Sorrengail
Danny Gavigan as Brennan Sorrengail
Rob McFadyen as Liam Mairi
Renee Dorian as Sloane Mairi
Belsheber Junior Rusape as Aaric Greycastle
GM Hakim as Colonel Thadeus Palme
Julian Daily as Aotrom
JW Rone as Sliseag
Joel David Santner as Prince Alic Tauri
Jessica Threet as Glane
Scott McCormick as Professor Kaori
Jillian Levine-Sisson as Trina
Michael Glenn as Marbh
Jon Vertullo as Cath
Tia Shearer as Eya
Wyn Delano as Asher Sorrengail
Stephanie Nemeth-Parker as Sgaeyl
Dawn Ursula as Thoirt
John Kielty as Chradh
Danny Montooth as Cuir
Steven Carpenter as Teine
Jenna Sharpe as Feirge
David Burke as Baylor
Patrick Boylan as Deigh
Delton Engle-Sorell as Molvic
Yenni Ann as Joelle
T. Shyvonne Stewart as Avalyn
Amanda Forstrom
Sara Matsui-Colby
Sarah Ruth Thomas
Khaya Fraites
Publisher: Graphic Audio
This is the fully casted, fully scored, Graphic Audio version. I started the regular, non scored, audiobook, however, for some reason they went from a narration cast of Rebecca Soler and Teddy Hamilton to a completely different full cast narration, minus Rebecca Soler. Rebecca is why I kept going with the non scored version, as she is one of my favorite narrators. Upon queuing up the other book I immediately found it to be a bit flat and missing Rebecca. I was fortunate that not only did my hold come out the day before the publication day of the Graphic Audio version, but I logged into Libby at the exact right time and the Graphic Audio version had just dropped and was available to borrow, so I did and I switched over.
Great choice. The narration is very good.
Hopefully there was a scheduling conflict and since this book comes from the perspectives of the other riders on their Threshing Day, they went without Rebecca and she'll be back. Only time will tell.
This, being the Graphic Audio version, is fully scored. The scoring is sloppy. The biggest and most noticeable faux pas is that their birds are on a short loop. The first bird that I noticed is a simple tweet that tweets about 4 times and loops. It is so noticeable that I at first thought that I was having an issue in my home, maybe a fan was squeaking? I finally realized that it was coming from my headphones and was the bird loop. Irritating. 🙄 Later in the book they added another bird, with a different but common bird tweet, put on another super short loop. Annoying! 😒
Other than the short loops, the audio was crisp and clear with an even pace and tone.
The book.
Threshing Day was a nice touch. To be able to go back in and visit the Threshing Day of all of the riders who had already been riding before Violet's story began was everything.
I highly recommend this book for everyone who has read, and enjoyed, the first 3 books. An excellent addition.
A really great side trip in my Halloween month of horror stories. Worth!
Gabriel Michael as Xaden Riorson
Torian Brackett as Dain Aetos
Taylor Coan as Rhiannon Matthias
Robb Moreira as Ridoc Gamlyn
Henry W Kramer as Sawyer Henrick
Rayner Gabriel as Garrick Tavis
Jessica Schly as Imogen Cardulo
James J Johnson as Bodhi Durran
Casie Platt as Mira Sorrengail
Danny Gavigan as Brennan Sorrengail
Rob McFadyen as Liam Mairi
Renee Dorian as Sloane Mairi
Belsheber Junior Rusape as Aaric Greycastle
GM Hakim as Colonel Thadeus Palme
Julian Daily as Aotrom
JW Rone as Sliseag
Joel David Santner as Prince Alic Tauri
Jessica Threet as Glane
Scott McCormick as Professor Kaori
Jillian Levine-Sisson as Trina
Michael Glenn as Marbh
Jon Vertullo as Cath
Tia Shearer as Eya
Wyn Delano as Asher Sorrengail
Stephanie Nemeth-Parker as Sgaeyl
Dawn Ursula as Thoirt
John Kielty as Chradh
Danny Montooth as Cuir
Steven Carpenter as Teine
Jenna Sharpe as Feirge
David Burke as Baylor
Patrick Boylan as Deigh
Delton Engle-Sorell as Molvic
Yenni Ann as Joelle
T. Shyvonne Stewart as Avalyn
Amanda Forstrom
Sara Matsui-Colby
Sarah Ruth Thomas
Khaya Fraites
Publisher: Graphic Audio
This is the fully casted, fully scored, Graphic Audio version. I started the regular, non scored, audiobook, however, for some reason they went from a narration cast of Rebecca Soler and Teddy Hamilton to a completely different full cast narration, minus Rebecca Soler. Rebecca is why I kept going with the non scored version, as she is one of my favorite narrators. Upon queuing up the other book I immediately found it to be a bit flat and missing Rebecca. I was fortunate that not only did my hold come out the day before the publication day of the Graphic Audio version, but I logged into Libby at the exact right time and the Graphic Audio version had just dropped and was available to borrow, so I did and I switched over.
Great choice. The narration is very good.
Hopefully there was a scheduling conflict and since this book comes from the perspectives of the other riders on their Threshing Day, they went without Rebecca and she'll be back. Only time will tell.
This, being the Graphic Audio version, is fully scored. The scoring is sloppy. The biggest and most noticeable faux pas is that their birds are on a short loop. The first bird that I noticed is a simple tweet that tweets about 4 times and loops. It is so noticeable that I at first thought that I was having an issue in my home, maybe a fan was squeaking? I finally realized that it was coming from my headphones and was the bird loop. Irritating. 🙄 Later in the book they added another bird, with a different but common bird tweet, put on another super short loop. Annoying! 😒
Other than the short loops, the audio was crisp and clear with an even pace and tone.
The book.
Threshing Day was a nice touch. To be able to go back in and visit the Threshing Day of all of the riders who had already been riding before Violet's story began was everything.
I highly recommend this book for everyone who has read, and enjoyed, the first 3 books. An excellent addition.
A really great side trip in my Halloween month of horror stories. Worth!
October 15, 2026
This is for fans of Fourth Wing. If you haven’t read the books yet, this may not be anything special. But, if you have, the author created a fun look into Threshing Day for some of the main characters in the books. Plus you learn a little more about the dragons and the beginnings of the relationship between dragon and rider. I really liked it. The audiobook is a full production with multiple narrators.
October 14, 2026
Kept my expectations low but I loved it!! I loved more insight into the characters.
October 19, 2026
Nice filler book with some additional empyrean lore
October 19, 2026
This is a review of the full-cast dramatized graphic audiobook.
I listened to the standard multi-narrator edition of Threshing Day on Pub Day. Interestingly the graphic audiobook has mostly different performers. Except Robb Moreira is Ridoc on both.
This version is a full-cast dramatized adaptation. It is so amazing. I listen to a lot of audiobooks. But I’m not overly familiar with graphic audios. There is a different performer for every character. I especially loved how each dragon has their own performer too. Each narrator says their character’s lines no matter what chapter it is. So basically duet narration but with a full cast.
The regular Threshing Day audiobook was good. But the graphic audiobook is incredible. There is background music and sound effects (like stomping, crunching leaves, splashing water, dragons roaring)…
The other audiobook is divided by the 13 POVs like the book. The graphic audiobook is simply divided into 5 parts.
I loved the standard multi-narrator edition. But this one is even better.
All of the performances are excellent. But I especially loved how they did the Garrick and Imogen banter. Getting to hear it duet style just made this part of the story so much better. Also Sloane’s chapter was so powerful.
My favorite thing about The Fourth Wing series is the dragons. The banter between the cadets and their dragons is so perfect on the graphic audiobook. I highly recommend listening to this version. It’s wonderful!
Narrated by:
Gabriel Michael as Xaden
Torian Brackett as Dain Aetos
Taylor Coan as Rhiannon
Robb Moreira as Ridoc
Henry W. Krameras Sawyer
Rayner Gabriel as Garrick
Jessica Schly as Imogen
James J. Johnson as Bodhi
Casie Platt as Mira Sorrengail
Danny Gavigan as Brennan Sorrengail
Rob McFadyen as Liam
Renee Dorian as Sloane
Belsheber Junior Rusape as Aaric
GM Hakim as Colonel Thadeus
This is the main cast. However each dragon also has its own narrator. The supporting characters also have their own narrators.
I listened to the standard multi-narrator edition of Threshing Day on Pub Day. Interestingly the graphic audiobook has mostly different performers. Except Robb Moreira is Ridoc on both.
This version is a full-cast dramatized adaptation. It is so amazing. I listen to a lot of audiobooks. But I’m not overly familiar with graphic audios. There is a different performer for every character. I especially loved how each dragon has their own performer too. Each narrator says their character’s lines no matter what chapter it is. So basically duet narration but with a full cast.
The regular Threshing Day audiobook was good. But the graphic audiobook is incredible. There is background music and sound effects (like stomping, crunching leaves, splashing water, dragons roaring)…
The other audiobook is divided by the 13 POVs like the book. The graphic audiobook is simply divided into 5 parts.
I loved the standard multi-narrator edition. But this one is even better.
All of the performances are excellent. But I especially loved how they did the Garrick and Imogen banter. Getting to hear it duet style just made this part of the story so much better. Also Sloane’s chapter was so powerful.
My favorite thing about The Fourth Wing series is the dragons. The banter between the cadets and their dragons is so perfect on the graphic audiobook. I highly recommend listening to this version. It’s wonderful!
Narrated by:
Gabriel Michael as Xaden
Torian Brackett as Dain Aetos
Taylor Coan as Rhiannon
Robb Moreira as Ridoc
Henry W. Krameras Sawyer
Rayner Gabriel as Garrick
Jessica Schly as Imogen
James J. Johnson as Bodhi
Casie Platt as Mira Sorrengail
Danny Gavigan as Brennan Sorrengail
Rob McFadyen as Liam
Renee Dorian as Sloane
Belsheber Junior Rusape as Aaric
GM Hakim as Colonel Thadeus
This is the main cast. However each dragon also has its own narrator. The supporting characters also have their own narrators.
October 17, 2026
Mini audiobook review
5 stars
Full disclosure: I didn’t want to read this. I don’t usually read novellas, and frankly I wanted Book 4. Yes, I am petty like that.
But the hype got to me, and I ended up listening to what turned out to be my very first graphic audio experience, with a full cast. And boy am I glad I caved.
I laughed at Ridoc’s story. I think he and Cron are absolutely well suited for each other, and their story delivered exactly the warmth and humor I needed.
And then I cried. Not at Liam’s story, as I expected, but at Sloane’s. I was bawling like a baby. Rebecca, honestly, way to gut me.
I’m also very curious about Aaric now. Friend or foe? I have questions and I need answers.
And the Imogen reveal! I did not see that coming at all that was probably the biggest surprise!
What strikes me most is that the characters who moved me weren’t my usual favorites. They were the ones I liked but had never felt deeply invested in, until now. That in itself is a remarkable feat for a novella.
5 stars
Full disclosure: I didn’t want to read this. I don’t usually read novellas, and frankly I wanted Book 4. Yes, I am petty like that.
But the hype got to me, and I ended up listening to what turned out to be my very first graphic audio experience, with a full cast. And boy am I glad I caved.
I laughed at Ridoc’s story. I think he and Cron are absolutely well suited for each other, and their story delivered exactly the warmth and humor I needed.
And then I cried. Not at Liam’s story, as I expected, but at Sloane’s. I was bawling like a baby. Rebecca, honestly, way to gut me.
I’m also very curious about Aaric now. Friend or foe? I have questions and I need answers.
And the Imogen reveal! I did not see that coming at all that was probably the biggest surprise!
What strikes me most is that the characters who moved me weren’t my usual favorites. They were the ones I liked but had never felt deeply invested in, until now. That in itself is a remarkable feat for a novella.
October 27, 2026
I liked, Xaden’s, Dain’s (his was the best, in my opinion), Aric’s (too short 😡) and Sloan’s chapters, the rest was meh or just fine. But I don’t really like any other character to be interested in their POV 😅 Ridoc’s disappointed me the most - I expected to be at least entertained, but he was just childish.
November 1, 2026
I was able to focus more with this graphic audio version as compared to the regular audiobook, so I’m rating it four stars. Even though I personally wasn’t interested in all the extra information that comprises this book, the graphic audio was well done (save for some mispronunciations).
October 13, 2026
yeah this was fun and i love lore. kinda repetitive but i fw talking dragons so it worked for me
October 19, 2026
2nd read, listened this time. Listening is always fun....can't wait for the next book!
October 30, 2026
This did absolutely nothing for me. Such a shame because I LOVED the first book but lost interest during iron flame and didn't even bother with Onyx Storm. I thought this had potential to bring me back into the series and give it another chance but instead confirmed that I'm out ✌️
October 18, 2026
Loved it, of course! I wanted to see what the dragons sounded like, and the graphic novel did not disappoint. ❤️
October 15, 2026
♾️ stars!!!
Holy shit. I cried. I laughed. My heart hurt. My soul healed.
Take me back to this world now 😭
Looks like I need another Empyrean reread. Gods sang it, Rebecca. This was so incredible 😭
Graphic Audio absolutely nailed this performance. There is no better audiobook production!!!
Holy shit. I cried. I laughed. My heart hurt. My soul healed.
Take me back to this world now 😭
Looks like I need another Empyrean reread. Gods sang it, Rebecca. This was so incredible 😭
Graphic Audio absolutely nailed this performance. There is no better audiobook production!!!
October 16, 2026
5 ⭐️
Did I read the physical copy already and still listen to the audio? Yes, yes I did. Because the dramatized audios for this series are that good!
And ouch! Why did Sloan’s chapter hurt even more listening to it?! 😭
Did I read the physical copy already and still listen to the audio? Yes, yes I did. Because the dramatized audios for this series are that good!
And ouch! Why did Sloan’s chapter hurt even more listening to it?! 😭
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October 27, 2026
As always, graphic audio was excepcional!
October 15, 2026
I think I found my comfort read 🥺❤️🔥 it's just so nice hearing the dragons reasons for picking each rider 😭😭😭😭
October 15, 2026
Can I give it 6 stars 😉 ahh I adore the Graphic Audio versions
November 3, 2026
Dramatized/Production rating: really excellent! I loved getting different narrators and sound effects, though some of the voices were more dramatic or overembellished (thinking specifically of Ridoc's chapter lol)
Actual book rating: probably more of a 3-3.5 - I appreciated having more character insight, particularly for Garrick, Imogen, Liam, and Sloane, but having the dramatized narrators made me feel all over again that this is 100% a high school book but aged up so everyone can have sex lol. More than the character insights, I think what's more revealing is the mechanics of the Empyrean/dragonkind, because their actions don't necessarily line up with what's being taught, they clearly have their own motivations and the ability to pick and choose riders, and they have a certain things that they've obscured from rider knowledge and written history. Unfortunately for me, not a romantasy girly, my biggest interest in Fourth Wing remains the politics of both humankind and the Empyrean.
Actual book rating: probably more of a 3-3.5 - I appreciated having more character insight, particularly for Garrick, Imogen, Liam, and Sloane, but having the dramatized narrators made me feel all over again that this is 100% a high school book but aged up so everyone can have sex lol. More than the character insights, I think what's more revealing is the mechanics of the Empyrean/dragonkind, because their actions don't necessarily line up with what's being taught, they clearly have their own motivations and the ability to pick and choose riders, and they have a certain things that they've obscured from rider knowledge and written history. Unfortunately for me, not a romantasy girly, my biggest interest in Fourth Wing remains the politics of both humankind and the Empyrean.
October 31, 2026
This book was not fluff, but rather an excellent companion to The Empyrean. Each chapter essentially tells the same story, and yet, each account is unique and different. Rebecca also gives readers some additional lore from her world, and also some info that I KNOW is going to be important later.
Reading each rider’s connection with their dragon feels special. Listening to each rider and their dragon with their own unique voice in the dramatized audio takes it to another level. The artwork in the physical book deserves its spot on my bookshelf, but this audio production is worth experiencing, and got me excited about this series all over again!
Reading each rider’s connection with their dragon feels special. Listening to each rider and their dragon with their own unique voice in the dramatized audio takes it to another level. The artwork in the physical book deserves its spot on my bookshelf, but this audio production is worth experiencing, and got me excited about this series all over again!
October 29, 2026
This was a reread because I loved it so much and wanted to hear the dramatized version. It did NOT disappoint and I somehow loved it so much more eventhough the original audiobook was fantastic as well! 10/10 recommend the Graphic Audio 👌🏼
October 26, 2026
It was available on libby so I had to try the dramatized. As always it didn't disappoint.
October 28, 2026
I'm just not sold on graphic audio yet. This was fun but without furthering the plot. Kind of a filler, but I love to see more of the dragon personalities!
November 1, 2026
A nice little interlude book! Really like giving background to other riders and their dragons and the personalities we get from each.
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