Dear Fantasy Reader

Big changes are in the air, dearest fantasy readers! In this special episode, Dear Fantasy Reader launches its Onyx Storm lead-up mini-season while sharing exciting updates about the podcast's future.

The team proudly announces that Dear Fantasy Reader is merging with Dragon Readers Podcast, creating a powerhouse for deep dives, theories, and discussions about the Empyrean series and beyond. As part of this exciting new chapter, the podcast is thrilled to welcome two incredible new co-hosts: Karly and Kinsey!

Together, Hannah, Kinsey, & Karly, will bring thoughtful analysis, in-depth discussions, and fresh perspectives to everything leading up to Onyx Storm. It's a new era of Dear Fantasy Reader, and listeners won't want to miss a moment.

What's in This Episode:

• Meet new co-hosts Karly and Kinsey
• Get a sneak peek at the Onyx Storm mini-season
• Learn about this exciting new chapter for the podcast!

*All episodes include spoilers for the entirety of Fourth Wing and Iron Flame*

Timestamps:

00:00 Intro

00:53 Surprise Announcement

03:01 Get To Know Us: How We Got Here

14:08 Get To Know Us Q&A: How We Got Into Reading & Fourth Wing

23:57 Get To Know Us Q&A: Favorite Genre & Favorite Series

35:10 Get To Know Us Q&A: Favorite Fourth Wing Character & Empyrean Moment

44:08 Upcoming Mini Season

46:05 About Dragon Readers

51:10 Our Plans for Season 3 of Dear Fantasy Reader Podcast

53:46 BLOOPERS

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The DFRP chapters so far:

• Season 1: Fourth Wing Deep Dive Through the Lens of Iron Flame

• Season 2: Onyx Storm Prep

• Season 3: Onyx Storm Deep Dive

• Season 4: Dear Fantasy Author — our ongoing author interview series featuring your favorite romantasy writers!

• Follow us on Instagram @dearfantasyreaderpod to see who we're interviewing next!

• Season 5: The Overflowing TBR — our ongoing collection of bonus book chats, reactions, wild theories, and anything that doesn't fit into a formal season but absolutely deserve their moment.

• & MORE TO COME!

Visit the Dear Fantasy Reader website for more info: https://www.dearfantasyreader.com

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Join the Conversation:

We'd love to hear your thoughts and theories about Onyx Storm! Connect with us on social media or email to share your ideas and questions:

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dearfantasyreaderpod/profilecard/?igsh=MW5yYmFveG45dzc3cw==
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• DISCORD: https://discord.gg/9pcd3jBTVK

ARCHIVES:

Onyx Storm Pre-order - https://amzn.to/40I2R6D

Dragon Readers Intro Episode - https://open.spotify.com/episode/6sYfLs8rn7sdqHD1cul8I4?si=k514q5QvSKGpGR9WXgDz9w

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New episodes on Thursdays (Wednesday early access on Patreon)!

Join your fellow squad mates, Hannah and Karen, as they dive into chapters 36-39 of Fourth Wing, re-experiencing the story through the lens of Iron Flame!

Hannah and Karen begin with a 'Scribe Report' (chapter summary) before diving into discussion and analysis of key moments, featuring transformative insights from Rebecca Yarros' Q&As and Iron Flame. They stop by the Healer's Quadrant for a temperature check on characters, favorite moments, and standout quotes, before stopping by the Archives for an Epigraph Analysis. Finally, they take flight, exploring foreshadowing, theories, and overarching questions on all things Empyrean!

*All episodes include spoilers for the entirety of Fourth Wing and Iron Flame*

00:00 Intro

01:38 What's Next For DFRP

07:42 Scribe Report (Chapter summary)

18:18 Discussion & Analysis

01:31:20 Scribe Quadrant: Epigraph Analysis

01:27:50 Healer's Quadrant Temp Check

01:28:25 Favorite Moments & Quotes

01:38:19 Foreshadowing & Theories

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Want more from Dear Fantasy Reader?

Explore the podcast:

• Season 1: Fourth Wing Deep Dive Through the Lens of Iron Flame (completed)

• Season 2: Dear Fantasy Author — ongoing conversations with your favorite fantasy and romantasy authors

• Season 3: Dear Fantasy Community — exploring the people and roles behind the book world (coming soon)

• Bonus Episodes: Deep dives, book chats, reactions, and theory spirals that don't always fit into a single season

• Follow us on Instagram @dearfantasyreaderpod to see who's coming on the show next

• & MORE TO COME!

Visit the Dear Fantasy Reader website for more info: https://www.dearfantasyreader.com

DEAR FANTASY READER POD MERCH: https://dear-fantasy-reader-podcast.printify.me/

SUPPORT US ON PATREON—AD-FREE & FULL VIDEO EPISODES & MORE: http://patreon.com/dearfantasyreaderpodcast

JOIN OUR DISCORD: https://discord.gg/9pcd3jBTVK

ARCHIVES:

Liam Ice Theories by gabbemel and romancerants on Reddit - https://www.reddit.com/r/fourthwing/comments/1cqri0u/fourth_wing_reread_typo/

Rebecca Yarros Brisbane Writers Festival (Happily Ever After) CREIDT @britt.in.bookland on IG- https://www.instagram.com/p/C8t0i4Ky2KY/?igsh=MWo1a2ZnaDBsNHBzOQ==

Entertainment Weekly: Author Rebecca Yarros on 'Iron Flame,' 'Fourth Wing' and The Empyrean Series - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S_Lm56IVaNw

Rebecca Yarros Serieously Interview: (RY on Imogen) - https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTFDAh4HF/

Xaden POV Fourth Wing Fanfic by belle_beebee - https://archiveofourown.org/works/48857872?view_full_work=true

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Email us your favorite Empyrean theories & insights: [email protected]

Visit the Dear Fantasy Reader website: www.dearfantasyreader.com

Don't forget to share this podcast with all of your Empyrean friends!

New episodes on Thursdays (Wednesday early access on Patreon)!

Join your fellow squad mates, Hannah and Karen, as they dive into chapters 34 & 35 of Fourth Wing, re-experiencing the story through the lens of Iron Flame!

Hannah and Karen begin with a 'Scribe Report' (chapter summary) before diving into discussion and analysis of key moments, featuring transformative insights from Rebecca Yarros' Q&As and Iron Flame. They stop by the Healer's Quadrant for a temperature check on characters, favorite moments, and standout quotes, before stopping by the Archives for an Epigraph Analysis. Finally, they take flight, exploring foreshadowing, theories, and overarching questions on all things Empyrean!

*All episodes include spoilers for the entirety of Fourth Wing and Iron Flame*

00:00 Intro

03:25 Scribe Report (Chapter summary)

08:21 Discussion & Analysis

45:45 Healer's Quadrant Temp Check

47:46 Favorite Moments & Quotes

49:50 Scribe Quadrant: Epigraph Analysis

56:00 Foreshadowing & Theories

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Want more from Dear Fantasy Reader?

Explore the podcast:

• Season 1: Fourth Wing Deep Dive Through the Lens of Iron Flame (completed)

• Season 2: Dear Fantasy Author — ongoing conversations with your favorite fantasy and romantasy authors

• Season 3: Dear Fantasy Community — exploring the people and roles behind the book world (coming soon)

• Bonus Episodes: Deep dives, book chats, reactions, and theory spirals that don't always fit into a single season

• Follow us on Instagram @dearfantasyreaderpod to see who's coming on the show next

• & MORE TO COME!

Visit the Dear Fantasy Reader website for more info: https://www.dearfantasyreader.com

DEAR FANTASY READER POD MERCH: https://dear-fantasy-reader-podcast.printify.me/

SUPPORT US ON PATREON—AD-FREE & FULL VIDEO EPISODES & MORE: http://patreon.com/dearfantasyreaderpodcast

JOIN OUR DISCORD: https://discord.gg/9pcd3jBTVK

ONYX STORM EXCERPT BONUS EPISODE: https://youtu.be/qL3En39otzQ

ARCHIVES:

ONYX STORM COSMO EXCERPT - https://www.cosmopolitan.com/entertainment/books/a62852656/rebecca-yarros-onyx-storm-excerpt/

Rebecca on Dain - https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTFoYPwNP/

Rebecca Yarros History Major (10:25): Rebecca Yarros Panel at Emerald City Comic Con 2024- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v0yTEZBtpVQ

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New episodes on Thursdays (Wednesday early access on Patreon)!

Join your fellow squad mates, Hannah and Karen, for an Emergency Empyrean Battle Brief: the JUST RELEASED Onyx Storm EXCERPT! In this expedited bonus episode (delivered via Dragon, no less 🐉), they bring you a full read through of both the brand new excerpt released on 11/09 in Cosmopolitan Magazine Winter Edition: "HOTTER Than DRAGON FIRE," AND the Back Jacket Excerpt released in October, along with initial thoughts on what it could mean for the highly anticipated third installment of the Empyrean Series: Onyx Storm!

The storm is coming… are you ready for it??

*All episodes include spoilers for the entirety of Fourth Wing and Iron Flame*

00:00 Intro

00:32 Emergency Empyrean Battle Brief

04:20 Live Read Through: Onyx Storm NEW Excerpt

10:35 Scribe reveal

19:37 Silver Hair Venin

28:52 Shadow Daddy Enters The Chat

32:14 Discussion

43:06 Read Through: Onyx Storm BACK JACKET Excerpt

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Want more from Dear Fantasy Reader?

Explore the podcast:

• Season 1: Fourth Wing Deep Dive Through the Lens of Iron Flame (completed)

• Season 2: Dear Fantasy Author — ongoing conversations with your favorite fantasy and romantasy authors

• Season 3: Dear Fantasy Community — exploring the people and roles behind the book world (coming soon)

• Bonus Episodes: Deep dives, book chats, reactions, and theory spirals that don't always fit into a single season

• Follow us on Instagram @dearfantasyreaderpod to see who's coming on the show next

• & MORE TO COME!

Visit the Dear Fantasy Reader website for more info: https://www.dearfantasyreader.com

DEAR FANTASY READER POD MERCH: https://dear-fantasy-reader-podcast.printify.me/

SUPPORT US ON PATREON—AD-FREE & FULL VIDEO EPISODES & MORE: http://patreon.com/dearfantasyreaderpodcast

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ARCHIVES:

ONYX STORM COSMO EXCERPT - https://www.cosmopolitan.com/entertainment/books/a62852656/rebecca-yarros-onyx-storm-excerpt/

ONYX STORM PREORDER - https://amzn.to/40I2R6D

Bookish.Kinsey on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/bookish.kinsey?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==

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Visit the Dear Fantasy Reader website: www.dearfantasyreader.com

Don't forget to share this podcast with all of your Empyrean friends!

New episodes on Thursdays (Wednesday early access on Patreon)!

Join your fellow squad mates, Hannah and Karen, as they dive into chapters 32 & 33 of Fourth Wing, re-experiencing the story through the lens of Iron Flame!

Hannah and Karen begin with a 'Scribe Report' (chapter summary) before taking flight into discussion and analysis of key moments, foreshadowing, & theories! Then, they stop by the Healer's Quadrant for a temperature check on characters, favorite moments, and standout quotes, before wrapping up with their overarching questions!

*All episodes include spoilers for the entirety of Fourth Wing and Iron Flame*

**ADDENDUM: There is one prior instance of Violet saying she didn't think she said that out loud (after Xaden saved her from the unbonded cadets)**

00:00 Intro

01:07 Scribe Report (Chapter summary)

04:00 Discussion, Foreshadowing, & Theories

53:45 Healer's Quadrant Temp Check

54:53 Favorite Moments & Quotes

57:05 Scribe Quadrant: Epigraph Analysis

59:45 Overarching Questions

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Want more from Dear Fantasy Reader?

Explore the podcast:

• Season 1: Fourth Wing Deep Dive Through the Lens of Iron Flame (completed)

• Season 2: Dear Fantasy Author — ongoing conversations with your favorite fantasy and romantasy authors

• Season 3: Dear Fantasy Community — exploring the people and roles behind the book world (coming soon)

• Bonus Episodes: Deep dives, book chats, reactions, and theory spirals that don't always fit into a single season

• Follow us on Instagram @dearfantasyreaderpod to see who's coming on the show next

• & MORE TO COME!

Visit the Dear Fantasy Reader website for more info: https://www.dearfantasyreader.com

DEAR FANTASY READER POD MERCH: https://dear-fantasy-reader-podcast.printify.me/

SUPPORT US ON PATREON—AD-FREE & FULL VIDEO EPISODES & MORE: http://patreon.com/dearfantasyreaderpodcast

JOIN OUR DISCORD: https://discord.gg/9pcd3jBTVK

ARCHIVES:

HALDEN THEORY by @⁠mamasuebs⁠ on Reddit - ⁠https://new.reddit.com/r/fourthwing/comments/18cx7ay/halden_violet_theory_for_book_3/⁠

"Do you know you have 30 minutes?" TikTok Trend - ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTFoFGVSn/⁠

"There would be no book without Xaden" Rebecca Yarros London Q&A - ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTFoYkdVX/⁠

London Q&A Rebecca Yarros (Xaden Spicy Thoughts) - ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@enchantamor/video/7409379631368899872?_r=1&_t=8pMd3CWIr4l⁠

Follow along:

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Threads: @dearfantasyreaderpod

Email us your favorite Empyrean theories & insights: ⁠[email protected]⁠

Visit the Dear Fantasy Reader website: ⁠www.dearfantasyreader.com⁠

Don't forget to share this podcast with all of your Empyrean friends!

New episodes on Thursdays (Wednesday early access on Patreon)!

Join your fellow squad mates, Hannah and Karen, as they dive into chapters 30 & 31 of Fourth Wing, re-experiencing the story through the lens of Iron Flame!

Hannah and Karen begin with a 'Scribe Report' (chapter summary) before diving into discussion and analysis of key moments, featuring transformative insights from Rebecca Yarros' Q&As and Iron Flame. They stop by the Healer's Quadrant for a temperature check on characters, favorite moments, and standout quotes, before stopping by the Archives for an Epigraph Analysis. Finally, they take flight, exploring foreshadowing, theories, and overarching questions on all things Empyrean!

*All episodes include spoilers for the entirety of Fourth Wing and Iron Flame*

00:00 Intro

05:35 Dance of The Dragon: Vale of Scales Event

07:31 Scribe Report (Chapter summary)

12:00 Discussion & Analysis

01:06:28 Healer's Quadrant Temp Check

01:07:53 Favorite Moments & Quotes

01:09:53 Scribe Quadrant: Epigraph Analysis

01:15:12 Foreshadowing & Theories

01:33:28 Overarching Questions

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Want more from Dear Fantasy Reader?

Explore the podcast:

• Season 1: Fourth Wing Deep Dive Through the Lens of Iron Flame (completed)

• Season 2: Dear Fantasy Author — ongoing conversations with your favorite fantasy and romantasy authors

• Season 3: Dear Fantasy Community — exploring the people and roles behind the book world (coming soon)

• Bonus Episodes: Deep dives, book chats, reactions, and theory spirals that don't always fit into a single season

• Follow us on Instagram @dearfantasyreaderpod to see who's coming on the show next

• & MORE TO COME!

Visit the Dear Fantasy Reader website for more info: https://www.dearfantasyreader.com

DEAR FANTASY READER POD MERCH: https://dear-fantasy-reader-podcast.printify.me/

SUPPORT US ON PATREON—AD-FREE & FULL VIDEO EPISODES & MORE: http://patreon.com/dearfantasyreaderpodcast

JOIN OUR DISCORD: https://discord.gg/9pcd3jBTVK

ARCHIVES:

Xaden POV Fourth Wing Fanfic by belle_beebee (53:23) - https://archiveofourown.org/works/48857872?view_full_work=true

Dance of The Dragons: Alluxia Events - https://www.alluxiaevents.com/dragons

Taylor Swift- "Stars do you like dem" - https://www.reddit.com/r/TaylorSwift/comments/16r6k7w/where_are_the_stars_do_u_like_dem_stars_actually/

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Visit the Dear Fantasy Reader website: www.dearfantasyreader.com

Don't forget to share this podcast with all of your Empyrean friends!

New episodes on Thursdays (Wednesday early access on Patreon)!

Join your fellow squad mates, Hannah and Karen, as they dive into chapters 28 & 29 of Fourth Wing, re-experiencing the story through the lens of Iron Flame!

Hannah and Karen begin with a 'Scribe Report' (chapter summary) before diving into discussion and analysis of key moments, featuring transformative insights from Rebecca Yarros' Q&As and Iron Flame. They stop by the Healer's Quadrant for a temperature check on characters, favorite moments, and standout quotes, before stopping by the Archives for an Epigraph Analysis. Finally, they take flight, exploring foreshadowing, theories, and overarching questions on all things Empyrean!

*All episodes include spoilers for the entirety of Fourth Wing and Iron Flame*

00:00 Intro

01:46 Scribe Report (Chapter summary)

05:51 Discussion & Analysis

56:32 Healer's Quadrant Temp Check

57:53 Favorite Moments & Quotes

59:50 Scribe Quadrant: Epigraph Analysis

01:03:18 Foreshadowing & Theories

01:23:45 Overarching Questions

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Want more from Dear Fantasy Reader?

Explore the podcast:

• Season 1: Fourth Wing Deep Dive Through the Lens of Iron Flame (completed)

• Season 2: Dear Fantasy Author — ongoing conversations with your favorite fantasy and romantasy authors

• Season 3: Dear Fantasy Community — exploring the people and roles behind the book world (coming soon)

• Bonus Episodes: Deep dives, book chats, reactions, and theory spirals that don't always fit into a single season

• Follow us on Instagram @dearfantasyreaderpod to see who's coming on the show next

• & MORE TO COME!

Visit the Dear Fantasy Reader website for more info: https://www.dearfantasyreader.com

DEAR FANTASY READER POD MERCH: https://dear-fantasy-reader-podcast.printify.me/

SUPPORT US ON PATREON—AD-FREE & FULL VIDEO EPISODES & MORE: http://patreon.com/dearfantasyreaderpodcast

JOIN OUR DISCORD: https://discord.gg/9pcd3jBTVK

ARCHIVES:

(Accommodations- not the exact one about the saddle but same subject) Q&A: Rebecca Yarros on Chronic Illness Representation in Fourth Wing - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=42QmFO0wvzE

Entertainment Weekly: Author Rebecca Yarros on 'Iron Flame,' 'Fourth Wing' and The Empyrean Series - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S_Lm56IVaNw

VARIETY INTERVIEW: 'Fourth Wing' Author Rebecca Yarros Answers 28 Burning Questions About Sequel 'Iron Flame,' Talks Amazon TV Series - https://variety.com/2023/tv/news/iron-flame-spoilers-rebecca-yarros-fourth-wing-tv-series-interview-1235781877/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR0fR-gk_7QavyhKES7qZjOXQsfFkNBuNoZIRgKVvDXUQZ20SJBJ7fON2Js_aem_XMZh3GAIKk17SlRycWuzBA

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Email us your favorite Empyrean theories & insights: [email protected]

Visit the Dear Fantasy Reader website: www.dearfantasyreader.com

Don't forget to share this podcast with all of your Empyrean friends!

New episodes on Thursdays (Wednesday early access on Patreon)!

Join your fellow squad mates, Hannah and Karen, as they dive into chapters 26 & 27 of Fourth Wing, re-experiencing the story through the lens of Iron Flame!

Hannah and Karen begin with a 'Scribe Report' (chapter summary) before diving into discussion and analysis of key moments, featuring transformative insights from Rebecca Yarros' Q&As and Iron Flame. They stop by the Healer's Quadrant for a temperature check on characters, favorite moments, and standout quotes, before stopping by the Archives for an Epigraph Analysis. Finally, they take flight, exploring foreshadowing, theories, and overarching questions on all things Empyrean!

*All episodes include spoilers for the entirety of Fourth Wing and Iron Flame*

00:00 Intro

03:19 Scribe Report (Chapter summary)

06:48 Discussion & Analysis

59:17 Healer's Quadrant Temp Check

01:00:40 Favorite Moments & Quotes

01:03:23 Scribe Quadrant: Epigraph Analysis

01:08:30 Foreshadowing & Theories

01:17:30 Overarching Questions

**Please note that ads may affect the timestamps by a few minutes**

Want more from Dear Fantasy Reader?

Explore the podcast:

• Season 1: Fourth Wing Deep Dive Through the Lens of Iron Flame (completed)

• Season 2: Dear Fantasy Author — ongoing conversations with your favorite fantasy and romantasy authors

• Season 3: Dear Fantasy Community — exploring the people and roles behind the book world (coming soon)

• Bonus Episodes: Deep dives, book chats, reactions, and theory spirals that don't always fit into a single season

• Follow us on Instagram @dearfantasyreaderpod to see who's coming on the show next

• & MORE TO COME!

Visit the Dear Fantasy Reader website for more info: https://www.dearfantasyreader.com

DEAR FANTASY READER POD MERCH: https://dear-fantasy-reader-podcast.printify.me/

SUPPORT US ON PATREON—AD-FREE & FULL VIDEO EPISODES & MORE: http://patreon.com/dearfantasyreaderpodcast

JOIN OUR DISCORD: https://discord.gg/9pcd3jBTVK

ARCHIVES:

NEW PAPERBACK EDITION: Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros W/ NEW XADEN POV CH 27- https://amzn.to/4cQdjvr

Ep. 12: NEW XADEN POV CHAPTER 27 DEEP DIVE

Apple Podcasts:

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dear-fantasy-reader/id1757743136?i=1000671452176

Spotify:

https://open.spotify.com/episode/0nHrtKKdJJwRC74wCQtDsV?si=6H9Xe-xTS9apkpqX_IpXEQ

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Email us your favorite Empyrean theories & insights: [email protected]

Visit the Dear Fantasy Reader website: www.dearfantasyreader.com

Don't forget to share this podcast with all of your Empyrean friends!

New episodes on Thursdays (Wednesday early access on Patreon)!

Join your fellow squad mates, Hannah and Karen, as they dive into chapters 24 & 25 of Fourth Wing, re-experiencing the story through the lens of Iron Flame!

Hannah and Karen begin with a 'Scribe Report' (chapter summary) before diving into discussion and analysis of key moments, featuring transformative insights from Rebecca Yarros' Q&As and Iron Flame. They stop by the Healer's Quadrant for a temperature check on characters, favorite moments, and standout quotes, before heading over to the Archives for an Epigraph Analysis. Finally, they take flight, exploring foreshadowing, theories, and overarching questions on all things Empyrean!

*All episodes include spoilers for the entirety of Fourth Wing and Iron Flame*

00:00 Intro

02:09 Scribe Report (Chapter summary)

05:27 Discussion & Analysis

53:05 Healer's Quadrant Temp Check: Favorite Moments & Quotes

58:04 Scribe Quadrant: Epigraph Analysis

01:01:20 Foreshadowing, Theories, & Overarching Questions

**Please note that ads may affect the timestamps by a few minutes**

Want more from Dear Fantasy Reader?

Explore the podcast:

• Season 1: Fourth Wing Deep Dive Through the Lens of Iron Flame (completed)

• Season 2: Dear Fantasy Author — ongoing conversations with your favorite fantasy and romantasy authors

• Season 3: Dear Fantasy Community — exploring the people and roles behind the book world (coming soon)

• Bonus Episodes: Deep dives, book chats, reactions, and theory spirals that don't always fit into a single season

• Follow us on Instagram @dearfantasyreaderpod to see who's coming on the show next

• & MORE TO COME!

Visit the Dear Fantasy Reader website for more info: https://www.dearfantasyreader.com

DEAR FANTASY READER POD MERCH: https://dear-fantasy-reader-podcast.printify.me/

SUPPORT US ON PATREON—AD-FREE & FULL VIDEO EPISODES & MORE: http://patreon.com/dearfantasyreaderpodcast

JOIN OUR DISCORD: https://discord.gg/9pcd3jBTVK

Ep. 12: NEW XADEN POV CHAPTER 27 DEEP DIVE

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dear-fantasy-reader/id1757743136?i=1000671452176

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0nHrtKKdJJwRC74wCQtDsV?si=6H9Xe-xTS9apkpqX_IpXEQ

ARCHIVES:

NEW PAPERBACK EDITION: Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros W/ NEW XADEN POV - https://amzn.to/4cQdjvr

Rebecca Yarros LONDON Q&A @thelibraryofsophie PART 2: (RY Magic System & Violet grappling over hair) - https://www.tiktok.com/@thelibraryofsophie/video/7409355560664976683

Rebecca Yarros Serieously Interview: (RY on Imogen) - https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTFDAh4HF/

Follow along:

Instagram: @dearfantasyreaderpod

TikTok: @dearfantasyreaderpod

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Threads: @dearfantasyreaderpod

Email us your favorite Empyrean theories & insights: [email protected]

Visit the Dear Fantasy Reader website: www.dearfantasyreader.com

Don't forget to share this podcast with all of your Empyrean friends!

New episodes on Thursdays (Wednesday early access on Patreon)!

Join your fellow squad mates, Hannah and Karen, as they dive into the JUST RELEASED bonus chapter 27 of Fourth Wing from Xaden's POV, re-experiencing the story through the lens of Iron Flame!

Hannah and Karen begin with a 'Scribe Report' (chapter summary) before diving into discussion and analysis of key moments, featuring transformative insights from Rebecca Yarros' Q&As and Iron Flame. Then, they take flight, exploring foreshadowing, easter eggs, & theories!

*All episodes include spoilers for the entirety of Fourth Wing and Iron Flame*

00:00 Intro

03:43 Scribe Report (Chapter summary)

11:31 Discussion & Analysis

01:19:02 Foreshadowing, Easter Eggs, & Theories

**Please note that ads may affect the timestamps by a few minutes**

Want more from Dear Fantasy Reader?

Explore the podcast:

• Season 1: Fourth Wing Deep Dive Through the Lens of Iron Flame (completed)

• Season 2: Dear Fantasy Author — ongoing conversations with your favorite fantasy and romantasy authors

• Season 3: Dear Fantasy Community — exploring the people and roles behind the book world (coming soon)

• Bonus Episodes: Deep dives, book chats, reactions, and theory spirals that don't always fit into a single season

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