Prose Before Bros: August Book Club Event

Ready to earn your wings, scribes? At this month’s fantasy-fueled book club meeting, we’re diving into the dragons, drama, and deadly romance of Fourth Wing, Iron Flame, and Onyx Storm—and we’re not just talking about the books… we’re living them. You'll walk the Parapet (yes, literally), face Threshing, and discover your very own book boyfriend among the rebellious riders, golden retriever generals, and morally gray menace types we know and love.

Once we’ve claimed our dragons, chosen our favorite wingleader, and discussed all the ways someone can destroy a room, we’ll settle into a post-battle craft sesh where we bedazzle our books, journals, or kindle covers—because nothing says “I survived Basgiath War College” like rhinestones and glitter. Whether you’re team Xaden, team Tairn, or just here for the spice and betrayal, this will be a night of fandom, fantasy, and fierce fun. Come prepared to fight... and sparkle.

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Prose Before Bros is more than just your average book club. It includes:

🐉Book discussion and hilarious presentation of the first three books in the Empyrean series

👀 Going through the steps of becoming a rider (aka, walking the parapet, surviving Threshing, and picking your own book boyfriend)

🧁 Sweet treats and fantasy-inspired grub

🎁 As per usual, tons of goodies on theme

Don't miss out on the chance to connect with like-minded bookworms and celebrate all things romance. See you there!

Because no battle-hardened rider should have a boring book, we’re closing out our book club night with a bedazzling craft session! Bring your copy of Fourth Wing, Iron Flame, or Onyx Storm (or any book you’re brave enough to glam up), and we’ll supply the rhinestones, glue, and dragon-worthy embellishments. Whether you're going full glitter-core or just adding a subtle shimmer to your favorite page edges, this is your chance to turn your beloved fantasy reads into sparkling works of art. Come for the dragons, stay for the rhinestones.

First 3 books of the Empyrean Series by Rebecca Yarros

Violet Sorrengail was meant to live a quiet life among books—but when her ruthless mother forces her into the brutal Riders Quadrant at Basgiath War College, everything changes. Small, fragile, and surrounded by enemies, Violet must fight to survive a world where dragons don’t bond to the weak—they burn them. With danger at every turn and an infuriatingly powerful wingleader, Xaden Riorson, watching her every move, Violet quickly learns that wit and willpower are her deadliest weapons.

Surviving Threshing was only the beginning. As Violet is pushed to her limits by a brutal new commandant and forced to choose between loyalty and love, the secrets buried at Basgiath begin to surface—ones that threaten the very foundation of their world. Now, war is at the gates, the kingdom’s magic is unraveling, and Violet must risk everything to find the truth, rally allies, and save the people—and dragons—she loves. But as the storm approaches, one thing becomes clear: not everyone will survive.

Things to note:

• This is an unfinished series so prepare for lots of cliffhangers.
• YOU DO NOT HAVE TO READ THE BOOKS - seriously, these are hefty books and unless you're a fan, these books take some effort. Come for the fun and hilarity!
• You can expect: on page death, betrayal, toxic family, violence, explicit scenes, and adult language.

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