Dear Fantasy Reader – Details, episodes & analysis

Join your fellow squad mates, Hannah and Karen, as they dive into chapters 10-12 of Fourth Wing, re-experiencing the story through the lens of Iron Flame!

Hannah and Karen begin with a ‘Scribe Report’ (chapter summary) before crossing the gauntlet into the discussion and analysis section: key moments, foreshadowing, & transformative insights from Iron Flame! Then they stop by the Healer’s Quadrant for a temperature check on the characters, favorite moments, and quotes. Finally, they take flight, exploring overarching questions and theories on all things Empyrean!

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

00:00 Intro

02:07 Scribe Report (Chapter summary)

05:53 Discussion & Analysis

01:02:09 Healer’s Quadrant Temp Check

01:05:09 Favorite Moments & Quotes

01:06:57 Overarching Questions

01:08:30 Theories

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

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

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:

Gauntlet Synopsis: Rebecca Yarros Panel at Emerald City Comic Con 2024 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v0yTEZBtpVQ

Gauntlet Video Visual: Tristan Tales on TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTNT5BgYv/

Gauntlet 2d Visual: Persimmon-Organic on Reddit - https://www.reddit.com/r/fourthwing/s/BWE4IN1YDe

Rebecca Yarros Sydney Panel: Tumblr post by skyfallscotland - https://www.tumblr.com/skyfallscotland/753990864857120768/ok-so-rebecca-did-a-one-hour-panel-today-in-sydney

Rebecca Yarros Sydney Panel: Reddit post by mamasuebs -https://www.reddit.com/r/fourthwing/comments/1dmo02p/rebecca_yarros_panel_summary/

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

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New episodes on Thursdays (available one day early on Patreon)!

Join your fellow squad mates, Hannah and Karen, as they dive into chapter 9 (Violet’s Version) & 9 (Xaden’s Version) of Fourth Wing, re-experiencing the story through the lens of Iron Flame!

In this episode, Hannah and Karen begin with a ‘Scribe Report’ (chapter summary) before taking flight into key moments, foreshadowing, questions, & theories! They conclude with a trip to the Healer’s Quadrant, discussing favorite characters, quotes, & moments!

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

00:00 Intro

02:20 Scribe Report (Chapter summary)

03:50 Discussion, Foreshadowing, & Theories

04:24 Rebecca Yarros Archives: Xaden POV

06:50 Epigraph Explained

46:38 Healer’s Quadrant: Favorite Quotes & Moments

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

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

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 Bonus Chapters 9 & 16 FREE - https://www.rebeccayarros.com/fourth-wing-bonus-chapters/

Rebecca Yarros Sydney Panel: Tumblr post by skyfallscotland - https://www.tumblr.com/skyfallscotland/753990864857120768/ok-so-rebecca-did-a-one-hour-panel-today-in-sydney

Rebecca Yarros Sydney Panel: Reddit post by mamasuebs -https://www.reddit.com/r/fourthwing/comments/1dmo02p/rebecca_yarros_panel_summary/

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New episodes on Thursdays (available one day early on Patreon)!

Join your fellow squad mates, Hannah and Karen, as they dive into chapters 5-8 of Fourth Wing, re-experiencing the story through the lens of Iron Flame!

In this episode, Hannah and Karen begin with a ‘Scribe Report’ (chapter summary) before taking flight into key moments, foreshadowing, & theories! They wrap up by exploring overarching and lingering questions about all things Empyrean!

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

00:00 Intro

04:20 Scribe Report (Chapter summary)

08:48 Discussion, Foreshadowing, & Theories

02:19:35 Epigraphs Explained

02:26:44 Questions & Analysis

* Oops- we skipped our Healer’s Quadrant/favorite moments this episode *

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

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

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:

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

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

The Empyrean Series Wiki “Canon Timeline” (59:06) - https://the-empyrean-series.fandom.com/wiki/Canon_Timeline

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

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New episodes on Thursdays (available one day early on Patreon)!

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

Hannah and Karen begin with a ‘Scribe Report’ (chapter summary) before crossing the parapet into the Rider’s Quadrant for a deep dive into key moments, enriched with transformative insights from Iron Flame. They then stop by the Healer’s Quadrant for a temperature check on the characters, favorite moments, and quotes. Finally, they take flight, exploring foreshadowing, theories, and lingering questions about all things Empyrean!

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

00:00 Intro

01:26 Scribe Report (Chapter summary)

12:02 Discussion & Analysis

36:06 Entering the Rider’s Quadrant: Parapet

01:21:01 Healer’s Quadrant Temp Check

01:24:18 Favorite Moments & Quotes

01:28:20 Foreshadowing & Theories

01:54:08 Questions & Analysis

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

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

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:

Fly Or Die: The Ableist Narrative of Toxic Perseverance - https://geeking-by.net/ableist-narrative-of-toxic-perseverance/

Power “outlets” (00:47:28) & When Jack Turned (00:47:28) Entertainment Weekly: Author Rebecca Yarros on 'Iron Flame,' 'Fourth Wing' and The Empyrean Series - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S_Lm56IVaNw

Xaden “loving” Violet before meeting her (01:04:05) & Venin (02:03:20): Rebecca Yarros Panel at Emerald City Comic Con 2024 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v0yTEZBtpVQ

“Girls Bathroom” Dress Swap TikTok (01:22:50) - https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTN4PBEKt/

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New episodes on Thursdays (available a day early on Patreon)!

Your fellow squad mates, Hannah and Karen, lay the groundwork for their in-depth exploration of the first book in the Empyrean series, Fourth Wing. They discuss their plans for analyzing it through the lens of the second book, Iron Flame. Discover what makes a reread of Fourth Wing an entirely different experience, including foreshadowing and Easter eggs, newly revealed signet abilities, and fresh insights from Rebecca Yarros' social media and interviews.

Hannah and Karen also share the format for the upcoming chapter-by-chapter episodes and outline the key questions they will be asking as they reread and re-experience Fourth Wing with you!

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

** Please note that the audio issue in this episode has been fixed for all future episodes **

00:00 Intro

01:22 Laying the Groundwork for Analyzing Fourth Wing with Iron Flame

06:12 Overarching Questions & Significant Signets

16:43 The Importance of Epigraphs

20:04 Major Plot Changes

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

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

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:

Rebecca Yarros Panel at Emerald City Comic Con 2024- Easter eggs & Epigraphs: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v0yTEZBtpVQ

Follow along:

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

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New episodes on Thursdays (available early on Patreon)!

Join best friends, Hannah and Karen, as they travel through the pages of Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros, taking what they’ve learned from the second book in the Empyrean Series, Iron Flame, to re-read and re-experience the first.

Before taking flight into their deep dive, your fellow squad mates, Hannah and Karen, share their bookish journey into Fourth Wing and the romantasy genre. Discover the different perspectives they bring to the conversation, discuss the fascinating overlap between Taylor Swift’s music and the Empyrean Series, and get a sneak peek into what you can expect from season one of Dear Fantasy Reader.

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

0:00 Intro

01:03 Book Hangovers and Rereads

02:18 Exploring the Empyrean Series In Depth

03:20 Getting to Know Your Squad Mates

04:44 Our Bookish Journey to Fourth Wing & Romantasy

14:44 Different Reading Styles

15:00 Bringing Different Perspectives to the Podcast

17:51 Swiftie Signets- Taylor Swift & Fourth Wing

19:52 Which Quadrant We Would Join

22:42 What To Expect From Our Podcast

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

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

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

Follow along:

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Email us your favorite Empyrean theories & insights: dearfantasyreaderpod@gmail.com

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 (available early 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Join squad mates Hannah and Karen as they take flight into the world of the Empyrean, using their signets of precognition to discuss the highly anticipated release of a brand new Xaden POV chapter of Fourth Wing- out on September 17th, 2024! What pivotal moments will we experience through Xaden's eyes? (SPOILER ALERT) How will his signets unfold on the page? They explore potential limitations, share their hopes, and express their excitement for the upcoming release. Finally, they reveal their top 3 most-wanted chapters and the one they’re absolutely convinced will be featured!

What chapter do you most hope to see? Share with us in the comments, on Discord, via email—wherever you prefer!

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

00:00 Welcome & Intro

03:47 Xaden POV: What We Hope to See

10:43 Possible Limitations

13:45 Our #3 Most-Wanted Chapter

16:38 Our #2 Most-Wanted Chapter

20:54 Our #1 Most-Wanted Chapter

25:45 The New Chapter We Think We’ll Get from Xaden’s POV

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

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

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:

ORDER LINK: NEW Paperback Edition of Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros W/ NEW XADEN POV- https://amzn.to/4cQdjvr

PREVIOUS XADEN POV BONUS CHAPTERS 9 & 16 FREE: https://www.rebeccayarros.com/fourth-wing-bonus-chapters/

Rebecca Yarros LONDON Q&A: Xaden Mind Reading Clip - https://www.tiktok.com/@enchantamor/video/7409379631368899872?_r=1&_t=8pMd3CWIr4l

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New episodes on Tuesdays!

Join your fellow squad mates, Hannah and Karen, as they dive into chapters 17-19 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

01:38 Rebecca Yarros Archives

02:10 Scribe Report (Chapter summary)

06:03 Discussion & Analysis

49:02 Healer’s Quadrant Temp Check

50:28 Favorite Moments & Quotes

52:44 Scribe Quadrant: Epigraph Analysis

01:01:04 Foreshadowing

01:11:02 Overarching Questions

01:19:05 Theories

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

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

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

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ARCHIVES:

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

Rebecca Yarros LONDON Q&A: Xaden Mind Reading Clip - ⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@enchantamor/video/7409379631368899872?_r=1&_t=8pMd3CWIr4l⁠⁠

Rebecca Yarros LONDON Q&A @thelibraryofsophie PART 1 - ⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@thelibraryofsophie/video/7409383225719524651⁠⁠

Rebecca Yarros LONDON Q&A @thelibraryofsophie PART 2 -

⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@thelibraryofsophie/video/7409355560664976683⁠⁠

Rebecca Yarros LONDON Q&A @thelibraryofsophie PART 3 -

⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@thelibraryofsophie/video/7409383225719524651⁠⁠

Rebecca Yarros LONDON Q&A @thelibraryofsophie PART 4 -

⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@thelibraryofsophie/video/7410385396829408542?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc&web_id=7390228916935656991⁠⁠

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

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

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

DRAGON EGGSHELL THEORY by disaster_prone on TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@disaster_prone/photo/7403437058838105386

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