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Rereading the Revolution

Rereading the Revolution

Kellie and Daphne 85 Episodes Oct 9, 2026

Daphne and Kellie revisit the dystopian young adult novels that dominated the early 2010s, from sci-fi to fantasy and supernatural stories. They recap, review, and discuss the best and worst of the genre, reflecting on the cultural impact of these books. The podcast covers series like The Hunger Games and Divergent, offering a nostalgic and critical look at the era's pop culture.

Episodes

Hollywood, Ending | "His Saddest and Happiest Book"
Hollywood, Ending | "His Saddest and Happiest Book" Oct 9, 2026 1:04:40 "Thank you for changing my life…again."It’s a very unique day in Rereading the Revolution history. We read a book for adults! John Green’s debut adult novel and first fiction book in nine years, Hollywood, Ending, follows two young actors as they navigate modern fame and their relationship with each other. In this episode, we briefly recap the plot and discuss our thoughts about this mor
Divergent Revisited | "The D-Word"
Divergent Revisited | "The D-Word" Sep 25, 2026 1:31:02 “I feel like I could probably go on a zip line somewhere else.”You read that right. We read Divergent...again. In anticipation of the release of Veronica Roth's new reimagining of the Divergent series, The Sixth Faction, we're going back to where it all started both for her and for us. Daphne, Kellie, and special guest Amber (@seekingdystopia) give the book a more thorough recap, share som
City of Glass Pt. 2 | "A Single Dad Who is Two Dads" (SNEAK PEEK)
City of Glass Pt. 2 | "A Single Dad Who is Two Dads" (SNEAK PEEK) Sep 18, 2026 2:41 UNLOCK THE FULL EPISODE BY SUBSCRIBING TO OUR PATREON OR PURCHASING IT AT PATREON.COM/REREADINGTHEREVOLUTION"I still do not care if Clary or Jace live or die."We did it, folks. We made it to the end of the first half of The Mortal Instruments series by Cassandra Clare, one of our most ambitious undertakings yet. Daphne and Kellie answer all of your burning questions in this City of Glass recap, sh
Gone Pt. 2 | "Whip Arm"
Gone Pt. 2 | "Whip Arm" Aug 28, 2026 56:00 "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
City of Glass Pt. 1 | "My Sister, My Blood" (SNEAK PEEK)
City of Glass Pt. 1 | "My Sister, My Blood" (SNEAK PEEK) Aug 21, 2026 5:04 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 compli
Dungeons & Dystopia: The Sovereign Trials - Episode 2
Dungeons & Dystopia: The Sovereign Trials - Episode 2 Aug 19, 2026 54:10 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
Gone Pt. 1 | "What Is Going On?"
Gone Pt. 1 | "What Is Going On?" Aug 14, 2026 1:03:41 "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, e
Fallen | "Also, I'm Immortal"
Fallen | "Also, I'm Immortal" Jul 31, 2026 1:13:00 "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
Paper Towns | "I’m a Girl and I’m Not Okay"
Paper Towns | "I’m a Girl and I’m Not Okay" Jul 17, 2026 1:07:20 “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 r
Dungeons & Dystopia: The Sovereign Trials - Episode 1
Dungeons & Dystopia: The Sovereign Trials - Episode 1 Jul 15, 2026 1:12:12 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 preparin
The Giver Movie | "It's Not Giving" (Sneak Peek)
The Giver Movie | "It's Not Giving" (Sneak Peek) Jul 10, 2026 5:12 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 fail
Cinder | "Chekov’s Foot"
Cinder | "Chekov’s Foot" Jul 3, 2026 1:01:14 "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, h

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