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Rereading the Revolution

Kellie and Daphne

Whether it was a reaction to the politics of the time or the rapidly approaching end date of the Mayan calendar, the pop-cultural landscape of the early 2010s can be best remembered for one thing: dystopian literature. Join plucky young heroines and podcast hosts Daphne and Kellie as they dive into all of your favorite young adult novels and series from this era as we reread the revolution. We lived through it once and are back to recap, review, and discuss all the best and worst that the world-shifting genre of YA fiction has to offer–the sci-fi, the fantasy, and the supernatural–at least until our society crumbles and we have to survive a brave new world.

Follow us on social media at @rereadingtherevolution for updates, and email us at rereadingtherevolution@gmail.com with any comments or episode suggestions!

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Friday · 56 min
Gone Pt. 2 | "Whip Arm"
"It has kind of changed my life.." Because one episode was not enough to cover this behemoth of a children's novel, we're back to recap the second half of Michael Grant's Gone (2008). We hope the first half wasn't too weird for you, because we're just getting started with this sci-fi tale described by so many critics as Lord of the Flies meets Stephen King...but with superpowers. The critics didn't even mention the talking wolves or The Darkness. Can you imagine where the plot will go in the next five books of this series? We try to do just that in this episode. Follow us on social media @rereadingtherevolution for updates and bonus content! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
August 21 · 5 min
City of Glass Pt. 1 | "My Sister, My Blood" (SNEAK PEEK)
UNLOCK THE FULL EPISODE BY SUBSCRIBING TO OUR PATREON AT PATREON.COM/REREADINGTHEREVOLUTION "Clary, as usual, runs away crying." We’re continuing to tear through The Mortal Instruments series by Cassandra Clare, and City of Glass (2009) is too monumental to contain to one episode. We take on the first half of the epic finale (sort of), visiting Idris for the first time, navigating a series of complicated relationships, being terrified by Valentine's increasing evil powers, and making predictions about the book's ending. Hilarity ensues. Follow us on social media @rereadingtherevolution for updates and bonus content! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
August 19 · 54 min
Dungeons & Dystopia: The Sovereign Trials - Episode 2
The Trials have begun and our fates are up to the dice. Delphina, Chenille, Apple, and Spruce build alliances, face the elements, and fight for their lives in the arena in this episode of Dungeons & Dystopia. Prepare yourself for brutality, heartbreak, betrayal, and the stick situation in this action-packed second episode. New episodes will drop on the third Wednesday of each month! Follow us on social media @rereadingtherevolution for updates and bonus content! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
August 14 · 1 hr 3 min
Gone Pt. 1 | "What Is Going On?"
"This is like, the least predictable book I’ve ever read in my life." An instant classic is incoming, because we're tackling Michael Grant's Gone (2008), one of the silliest and strangest books we've ever read. It's too much for one episode, so we broke this one into two mind-boggling parts. Kellie and Daphne discuss Grant's checkered legacy, our listeners' memories of this series, and of course, everything that goes down in the FAYZ. It's one of the most fun times we've ever had while podcasting. Book trailer: https://youtu.be/RY5xEpMC3oo?si=AbgxIsnhjlhREZDw Michael Grant's blog post: https://medium.com/@MichaelGrantBks/aw-they-hate-me-14ed9fca7b46 Letters between Michael Grant and Dr. Debbie Reese: https://americanindiansinchildrensliterature.blogspot.com/2016/11/dear-michael-letter-to-michael-grant.html Episode submission form: https://forms.gle/3hPc5bv1FfqgmigA7 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
July 31 · 1 hr 13 min
Fallen | "Also, I'm Immortal"
"It’s textbook Rereading the Revolution." Our listeners have been clamoring for us to read Fallen (Lauren Kate, 2009) since our infamous Hush, Hush episode came out. Daphne and Kellie are joined by special guest Thya Leger to take on more fallen angels posing as high schoolers and bravely ask the question of what's worse--the impending Biblical apocalypse or getting meatloaf in smashed your hair as a vegetarian? Follow Thya! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wiltedpages/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@wiltedpages Website: https://wiltedpages.wordpress.com/ Follow us on social media @rereadingtherevolution for updates and bonus content! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
July 17 · 1 hr 7 min
Paper Towns | "I’m a Girl and I’m Not Okay"
“He really John Greened in this one." The time has come for another John Green episode, and this time our Patreon subscribers voted for Paper Towns (2008)! This is a book whose cultural significance is based more on the kind of story that it became a symbol of rather than the plot itself. Kellie and Daphne unpack the nuances and accuracy of the "manic pixie dream girl" label for Margo, along with road trips, discussions about metaphors, quirky character traits, and nerds getting kissed by cool girls. I mean, it's first-era John Green. You all know what to expect by now! CW: This episode contains multiple mentions of suicide. Follow us on social media @rereadingtherevolution for updates and bonus content! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
July 15 · 1 hr 12 min
Dungeons & Dystopia: The Sovereign Trials - Episode 1
It's back. It's bigger. It's better. It's bloodier. The game has changed. Dungeons & Dystopia, our YA book-themed Dungeons & Dragons actual play series has returned! This time, Dungeonmaster Colin is taking us through The Sovereign Trials in a game inspired by the world of The Hunger Games. In this episode, you'll meet the tributes and follow them through the high-stakes process of preparing for the Trials. Will our players band together or become instant enemies? How will they perform in their skills evaluations? And are they ready to do what it takes to survive? New episodes will drop on the third Wednesday of each month. We hope you enjoy it! Follow us on social media @rereadingtherevolution for updates and bonus content! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
July 10 · 5 min
The Giver Movie | "It's Not Giving" (Sneak Peek)
UNLOCK THE FULL EPISODE BY SUBSCRIBING TO OUR PATREON AT PATREON.COM/REREADINGTHEREVOLUTION "If you're going to destroy my book, at least put Meryl Streep in it." It was another very close poll for our movie bonus episode this month, but the 2014 cinematic classic The Giver took the crown. It also took 97 minutes of our lives that we can never get back. Kellie and Daphne discuss the film's failure to launch, bizarre choices in adaptation, the confusing creative choices made to fit this into the 2010s YA dystopian film boom, the stock footage, and of course, the Taylor Swift of it all. Follow us on social media @rereadingtherevolution for updates and bonus content! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
July 3 · 1 hr 1 min
Cinder | "Chekov’s Foot"
"There ain’t no pumpkin carriage." Of all the books left on our list, Cinder by Marissa Meyer (2012) was by far the most requested by listeners. We dive into the fantastical, dystopian world of the Lunar Chronicles with its first installment, a Cinderella retelling with a sci-fi twist. This book has everything: cyborgs, androids, fairytale romance, a wicked stepmother, the plague, classic twists, heartbreaking turns of events, a colony of people on the moon, and lil diva foot come off. We hope it was worth the wait! Book trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pXrMAFGWyuE Note: Cinder’s surname in the book is Linh with an H, which is sometimes a surname but much more common as a first name in Vietnam. Follow us on social media @rereadingtherevolution for updates and bonus content! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
June 24 · 6 min
We Did Not Survive Tyra Banks’ Modelland (Sneak Peek)
UNLOCK THE FULL EPISODE BY SUBSCRIBING TO OUR PATREON AT PATREON.COM/REREADINGTHEREVOLUTION Tyra Banks' 2011 epic Modelland is taking the internet by storm, so we're here to tell you everything you need to know. We may be recapping the recaps, but it's still a seriously long story. This Patreon-exclusive special episode has everything: a recap, reality TV discussion, the bumpy history of Modelland, and a phone call to Tyra gone wrong (it went SO much longer in real life, you have no idea). Did she leave us a mysterious message or did we almost get scammed? Find out now: https://www.patreon.com/RereadingtheRevolution/posts/we-did-not-tyra-161915128/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
June 19 · 1 hr 15 min
Shadow and Bone | "Chosen One of Sorts"
"The Darkling is written, like, really hotly." Rereading the Revolution has entered the Grishaverse. We finally read Leigh Bardugo's Shadow and Bone (2012)! Kellie and Daphne recap the tsarpunk fantasy novel that spawned some of the most beloved YA books of all time, a Netflix show, and a ship that's almost as diabolical as its name. Follow us on social media @rereadingtherevolution for updates and bonus content! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
June 12 · 4 min
The Crown | "Reverse Rose Ceremony" (Sneak Peek)
UNLOCK THE FULL EPISODE BY SUBSCRIBING TO OUR PATREON AT PATREON.COM/REREADINGTHEREVOLUTION "She did a little bit of writing." It's the end of an era, both for us and the people of Illéa. The patrons voted for us to read a Selection sequel for the final time (unless Kiera Cass decides to write more...). Book 5 in the series, The Crown, follows the second half of Princess Eadlyn's Selection. Will she bring democracy to her country? Will she find love with one of her suitors? Will this book perhaps be surprisingly appropriate for Pride Month? Follow us on social media @rereadingtherevolution for updates and bonus content! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
June 5 · 1 hr 8 min
They Both Die at the End | "YOLO Swag"
"The power of Malec." Happy Pride Month! This year, our Patrons chose to celebrate by reading They Both Die at the End by Adam Silvera (2017). If you were on BookTok in 2020, you're probably familiar with this speculative fiction story of two boys who receive a call from Death-Cast notifying them that they have less than 24 hours to live. We follow Mateo and Rufus through September 5, 2017, which was a great day...for being sad. Along with a recap, we talk about Silvera's nontraditional journey to authorship, his very familiar inspirations, and the television adaptation. Give us Bad Bunny as Howie Maldonado, Netflix, PLEASE! Rufus' Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rufusonpluto/ Support the Trevor Project with RTR Merch! https://www.bonfire.com/rereading-the-revolution-pride/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 22 · 1 hr 13 min
I Am Number Four | "Evil Man Vibes"
"I believe that you are an alien and also I love you." We had our Patrons vote on a selection of our most-requested dystopian and sci-fi books, and I Am Number Four (2010) by Pittacus Lore (allegedly...) won by a landslide. It's your typical fish-out-of-water story about the new boy in town trying his best to fit in and survive the semester with the help of the prettiest girl in school, an oddball best friend, and an unusually smart dog. But this teenager has a big secret...he's an alien. As it turns out, John wasn't the only one with something to hide. Follow us on social media @rereadingtherevolution for updates and bonus content! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 15 · 5 min
City of Bones Movie | "Unfortunately Lackluster Experience" (SNEAK PEEK)
UNLOCK THE FULL EPISODE BY SUBSCRIBING TO OUR PATREON AT PATREON.COM/REREADINGTHEREVOLUTION "Those two henchmen had more chemistry between them than any other characters." Many of very same people who anxiously awaited this movie in 2013 have anxiously awaited this episode thirteen years later. Hopefully that's the only thing they have in common. We're joined once again by Mara and Katie to discuss the City of Bones film adaptation. We'll cover the cast (in extreme details), the critical response, and the film's legacy among fans. Follow us on social media @rereadingtherevolution for updates and bonus content! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 8 · 1 hr 14 min
New Moon Pt. 2 | "We Are All Team Mike"
"One thing about our Bella is that she loves to give up." Kellie, Daphne, and special guest Hannah Lisa Lohr are back with the second half (some would even say the exciting half) of Stephenie Meyer's New Moon (2009)! We pick up where we left off to follow Bella as she learns Jacob’s secret, engages in some more dangerous recreational activities, and makes some new friends on her big trip to Italy. Will Edward and Bella be reunited? Plus, we discuss the real Quileute Tribe's history and culture in more detail. Native Storytelling Festival: The Real Story of the Quileute Wolves: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hmfbQRclFf8&t=2553s Original New Moon Epilogue: https://web.archive.org/web/20110623072037/http://www.stepheniemeyer.com/pdf/nm_outtakes_jacob.pdf Quileute Resources Quileute Nation official website: https://quileutenation.org/ Learn about and donate to the Move to Higher Ground Project: https://mthg.org/get-involved/ Follow Hannah! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hannahlisalohr/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hannahlisalohr YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@HannahLisaLohr Follow us on social media @rereadingtherevolution for updates and bonus content! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
April 24 · 1 hr 10 min
New Moon Pt. 1 | "Bring Back My Cullens"
“Stephenie Meyer almost never hits for me. But when she does hit, it’s…like transcendental.” We’ve made you wait long enough for us to read New Moon (2009), hopefully we made it worthwhile by coming back with two episodes on the second book in the Twilight series. Our resident Twilight expert, Hannah Lisa Lohr, is back for both! Whether you love or hate Stephenie Meyer’s vampire romance novels, their cultural impact is undeniable. And this one has werewolves. Quileute Resources Quileute Nation official website: https://quileutenation.org/ Learn about and donate to the Move to Higher Ground Project: https://mthg.org/get-involved/ Follow Hannah! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hannahlisalohr/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hannahlisalohr YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@HannahLisaLohr Follow us on social media @rereadingtherevolution for updates and bonus content! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
April 17 · 6 min
City of Ashes | "We Can Just Be Siblings" (SNEAK PEEK)
UNLOCK THE FULL EPISODE BY SUBSCRIBING TO OUR PATREON AT PATREON.COM/REREADINGTHEREVOLUTION "Drama, right from the beginning." To no one's surprise, City of Ashes (2009), book two in Cassandra Clare's Mortal Instruments series, swept our latest Patreon poll. If you thought the first installment was wild, just wait until you hear what this one has in store. There's a vampire and werewolf feud straight out of Twilight, faeries, demons, magical experiments, tons of family drama, and forbidden love. We had SO much fun talking about this book and can't wait to hear your opinions! Follow us on social media @rereadingtherevolution for updates and bonus content! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
April 15 · 49 min
Dungeons & Dystopia: Dusk - Episode 3
We've reached the epic conclusion of our three-part Dusk real-play D&D series! This episode sees our crew of vampires, werewolves, and one extraordinarily normal girl crashing a very meta interdimensional story convention and taking on a heroic final battle. We're met with several familiar faces, including a young author who bears a slight resemblance to (but definitely isn't) someone you may have heard of. Will this motley crew of Spoons residents save Hammy--and Mirabel's grade--in time? Follow us on social media @rereadingtherevolution for updates and bonus content! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
April 10 · 1 hr 28 min
Unwind | "Our Most Requested Episode"
"I mean, when you're trapped in a box in the dark with three other boys, what else are you gonna talk about?" After two years of you asking for it, we finally took on Neal Shusterman's beloved and disturbing 2007 dystopian novel, Unwind. Kellie and Daphne are joined by longtime Unwind fan and our good friend, Lin, to discuss the book's real-life inspirations, political resonance, and shocking, frenetic plot. This book tackles several complex and emotionally charged issues alongside your typical YA hijinks and teenage drama, and we try to strike that balance in this episode as well. Links: Neal Shusterman Shelf Awareness Interview: https://www.shelf-awareness.com/sar-issue.html?issue=1149#m20670 BBC News Bulletin: http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/europe/6171083.stm Additional Reading on Organ Memory: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0306987719307145 https://www.mdpi.com/2673-3943/5/1/2 https://www.mcgill.ca/oss/article/medical-pseudoscience/donors-organ-donors-personality-lets-approach-sensibly National Marrow Donor Program (US): https://www.nmdp.org/get-involved/join-the-registry Episode Suggestions Form: forms.gle/x2F2V73N6G4DwnmA9 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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