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February 5, 2025 • 109 mins
In this episode, hosts Tamara and Casey dive into a detailed review of 'Onyx Storm', the third installment of the Empyrean series. They discuss their initial impressions, character development, narrative structure, pacing, and the effectiveness of world-building. The conversation highlights the balance between critical analysis and appreciation for the series, while also addressing the expectations of fans and more.

The Critiques: 5:00
The Good: 56:31:607
Rating & Theories: 1:26:07:786

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-Shelf Addiction Intro/Outro Music created by Samone Ward
-Background Intro/Transition/Outro Music 1 | From album Music for Podcasts 4, Southside by Lee Rosevere and is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
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-Transition Music | From album Creative Commons Vol 2, Sum
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