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SPOILER WARNING: Fourth Wing, Iron Flame, and Onyx Storm by Rebecca Yarros

In this episode, we are decoding the epigraph from chapter 27 of Iron Flame.

By their third year, a rider must attain full and complete control over their shields. Otherwise, in moments of extreme stress, they are susceptible to being not only influenced by their dragon’s emotions but controlled by them. —Colonel Kaori’s Field Guide to Dragonkind

Theories we touch on in this episode:

Am I the Asshole?

Earth Magic and Sky Magic is Wrong

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SPOILER WARNING: Fourth Wing, Iron Flame, and Onyx Storm by Rebecca Yarros

In this episode, we are decoding the epigraph from chapter 26 of Iron Flame.

Menders are not healers. Healers are bound to the Code of Chricton, sworn to aide all in time of need and never to harm a beating heart. Menders are riders. They’re only sworn to the Codex. They can as easily bring harm as heal. —Major Frederick’s Modern Guide for Healers

Theories we touch on in this episode:

Fourth Wing Gave Us Venin Offspring

Is This the Cure Violet Is Seeking?

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SPOILER WARNING: Fourth Wing, Iron Flame, and Onyx Storm by Rebecca Yarros

In this episode, we are decoding the epigraph from chapter 25 of Iron Flame.

If we ever choose to invade enemy territory—which we don’t—I would choose Zolya as my first target. Take out Cliffsbane Academy and you take out years of gryphon riders in one strike. —Tactics, a Personal Memoir by Lieutenant Lyron Panchek

Theories we touch on in this episode:

Panchek Didn't Turn: Why that matters

Xaden’s Villain Era Will Break Your Heart:

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SPOILER WARNING: Fourth Wing, Iron Flame, and Onyx Storm by Rebecca Yarros

In this episode, we are decoding the epigraph from chapter 24 of Iron Flame.

Every few years, a squad comes along that defies all expectations. They rise through the ranks, secure every patch, win every challenge. And then…they inexplicably falter, then fall. They call it the burnout effect: they flare too fast, too bright to sustain the pace. Sad, really, but mildly entertaining to watch them turn on one another. —Major Afendra’s Guide to the Riders Quadrant (Unauthorized Edition)

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SPOILER WARNING: Fourth Wing, Iron Flame, and Onyx Storm by Rebecca Yarros

In this episode, we are decoding the epigraph from chapter 23 of Iron Flame.

The things that happen behind closed doors in the Riders Quadrant in order to turn young cadets into full-fledged riders are enough to turn even the staunchest of stomachs. Those prone to queasiness should not pry. —Major Afendra’s Guide to the Riders Quadrant (Unauthorized Edition)

Theories we touch on in this episode:

What Violet & Xaden Should’ve Been Taught

Violet, Xaden and the Marked Ones Shouldn’t Survive

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SPOILER WARNING: Fourth Wing, Iron Flame, and Onyx Storm by Rebecca Yarros

In this episode, we are decoding the epigraph from chapter 22 of Iron Flame.

At some point, probably during your second year, you’ll realize the trust you feel for your friends and family has nothing on the loyalty you develop for your squad. —Page Ninety-one, the Book of Brennan

Theories we touch on in this episode:

Dain’s Dad Manipulates Violet

The Book of Brennan Saved Violet

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SPOILER WARNING: Fourth Wing, Iron Flame, and Onyx Storm by Rebecca Yarros

In this episode, we are decoding the epigraph from chapter 21of Iron Flame.

The Migration of The First Year is one of the crowning achievements of Navarre’s unification. What a celebration of the human spirit, to leave a life of war and enter one of peace, blending people, languages, and culture from every region of the continent and forming a cohesive, united society, whose only goal is mutual security. —Navarre, an Unedited History by Colonel Lewis Markham

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In this special bonus episode for Love as Thou Wilt Week, our celebration of inclusive love in the Romantasy space, we are joined by USA Today, Indie, and Sunday Times Bestselling author of the Tea & Tomes series and This Gilded Abyss (and more!), Rebecca Thorne. 

Join us as we talk about Rebecca’s journey into cozy fantasy, revenge dedications, and being trapped in an underwater city with zombies for three years! Avorie and Xavier pitch two book ideas (one for Rebecca, one for her wife) and get to know the sentient moss who’s featured in her brand new book, Moss’d in Space.

You can find Rebecca online at https://rebeccathorne.net/ or on Instagram @rebeccathornewrites. Her newest book, Moss’d in Space, is available June 30, 2026 from independent bookshop Books Are Awesome, Barnes and Noble (their SFF book of the month for July!), major retailers, independent book stores, and Bookshop.org

Happy Pride and Love as Thou Wilt!

In this special bonus episode for Love as Thou Wilt Week, our celebration of inclusive love in Romantasy and romantic fantasy, we are joined by author of steamy MM romance, Eskay Kabba.

Join us as we chat about how Eskay got her start, how her social work background impacts her writing, and how a teenage fanfic turned into her first Romantasy series!

Find Eskay online at https://www.eskaykabba.com or @eskay_kabba_author. Her books are available for purchase through all major retailers, Google Books, independent booksellers, and Bookshop.org.

Happy Pride and Love as Thou Wilt!

In this special bonus episode for Love as Thou Wilt Week, our celebration of inclusive love in the Romantasy space, we are joined by author and host of the Fantasy Fangirls Podcast, Nicole Holleman. 

Join us as we talk about Nicole’s transition from fangirl to podcaster to author, her wonderful, golden retriever husband (and why he’s the reason this podcast exists), and of course, discuss some of our favorite Fourth Wing characters and theories!

You can find Nicole online at https://www.nicoleholleman.com/, or on Instagram/TikTok @authornicoleholleman, and listen along to the Fantasy Fangirls Podcast and on Instagram/TikTok @fantasyfangirlspod. Pre-order Nicole’s first book, Oath of the Chosen, now!

Happy Pride and Love as Thou Wilt!