Welcome to Dear Fantasy Reader! Described by listeners as “a deep dive book club with your besties,” this podcast offers everything from meticulous analysis and wild theories to heartwarming fangirl moments, all centered around the beloved Empyrean series by Rebecca Yarros.
Hosts Hannah, Kinsey, and Karly lead listeners on an unforgettable journey through every chapter, character, and clue, exploring easter eggs, intricate foreshadowing, compelling lore, and fan-favorite theories that make fantasy stories utterly captivating!
🌩️ CURRENT SEASON 3: Onyx Storm Deep Dive
Join your favorite Quest Squadmates—Hannah, Kinsey, and Karly—as they dive deep into Rebecca Yarros' gripping fantasy, Onyx Storm! Each episode includes chapter recaps, in-depth analysis, character check-ins, and discussions enriched by transformative insights from Yarros herself. Whether uncovering hidden meanings in epigraphs, revealing easter eggs, or sparring over bold predictions, this season is your perfect companion for exploring the Empyrean series.
📖 COMPLETED SEASON 2: Onyx Storm Prep
Countdown to the release of Onyx Storm with prep episodes! Recap Fourth Wing and Iron Flame, explore the biggest theories and burning questions, and dive into Rebecca Yarros’ insightful pre-release interviews—all designed to build excitement for the latest thrilling installment of the Empyrean series.
🔥 COMPLETED SEASON 1: Fourth Wing Through the Lens of Iron Flame
Experience Fourth Wing in a new light with chapter-by-chapter breakdowns, unpacking how Iron Flame reshaped everything you thought you knew. With fangirl enthusiasm, detailed foreshadowing analyses, signet speculations, and over 30 hours of binge-worthy content, it's the ultimate guide for Empyrean fans and the perfect cure for your Onyx Storm hangover!
Whether you crave elaborate theories, insightful analyses, or simply swooning over shadow daddies, Dear Fantasy Reader is a must-listen podcast for fantasy lovers eager to dive deeper into the magic!
✨ Subscribe now and take flight through the pages everyone can’t stop talking about!
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Ep. 6 Fourth Wing Deep Dive (WITH IRON FLAME CONTEXT): Ch.10-12 | Easter Eggs, Theories & Key Moments
Season 1 · Episode 6
Tuesday, August 27, 2024 • Duration 01:13:35
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
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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!
• 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.
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 *
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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!
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Ep. 4 Fourth Wing Deep Dive (WITH CONTEXT FROM IRON FLAME): Ch. 5-8 | Easter Eggs, Theories & Key Moments
Season 1 · Episode 4
Tuesday, August 13, 2024 • Duration 02:30:55
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 *
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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!
Ep. 3 Fourth Wing Deep Dive (WITH IRON FLAME CONTEXT): Ch. 1-4 | Easter Eggs, Theories & Key Moments
Season 1 · Episode 3
Friday, August 9, 2024 • Duration 02:06:46
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
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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
Ep. 2 Groundwork: Fourth Wing DEEP DIVE Through The Lens of Iron Flame | Easter Eggs, Theories & Key Moments
Season 1 · Episode 2
Tuesday, July 30, 2024 • Duration 24:14
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
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• Season 1:Fourth Wing Deep Dive Through the Lens of Iron Flame
• Season 2:Onyx Storm Prep
Ep. 1 Introduction: Who We Are and How We Fell In Love With Fourth Wing
Season 1 · Episode 1
Wednesday, July 17, 2024 • Duration 25:45
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
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Onyx Storm Excerpt from Cosmopolitan Magazine: “HOTTER Than DRAGON FIRE”
Season 1 · Episode 4
Wednesday, November 13, 2024 • Duration 50:50
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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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
• — our author interview series featuring your favorite romantasy writers!
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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• Season 1:Fourth Wing Deep Dive Through the Lens of Iron Flame
• Season 2:Onyx Storm Prep
Fourth Wing NEW XADEN POV PREDICTIONS
Season 1
Thursday, September 12, 2024 • Duration 30:19
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
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• Season 1:Fourth Wing Deep Dive Through the Lens of Iron Flame
• Season 2:Onyx Storm Prep
• Season 3:
Ep. 8 Fourth Wing Deep Dive (WITH IRON FLAME CONTEXT): Ch. 17-19 | Easter Eggs, Theories & Key Moments
Season 1 · Episode 8
Tuesday, September 10, 2024 • Duration 01:30:07
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
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Want more from Dear Fantasy Reader?
The DFRP chapters so far:
• Season 1:Fourth Wing Deep Dive Through the Lens of Iron Flame
• 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.
Don't forget to share this podcast with all of your Empyrean friends!
New episodes on Thursdays (available one day early on Patreon)!
• 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.
• 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.
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
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
Don't forget to share this podcast with all of your Empyrean friends!
New episodes on Thursdays (available a day early on Patreon)!
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