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

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

Want more from Dear Fantasy Reader?

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!

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