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Dear Fantasy Reader

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!

New episodes every Thursday!

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**
 
 
 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!
 
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:
 
Instagram: @dearfantasyreaderpod
 
TikTok: @dearfantasyreaderpod
 
YouTube: @dearfantasyreaderpod
 
Threads: @dearfantasyreaderpod
 
 
 

 
 
 
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)!

Ep. 1 Introduction: Who We Are and How We Fell In Love With Fourth Wing

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**
 
 
 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!
 
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:
 
Instagram: @dearfantasyreaderpod
 
TikTok: @dearfantasyreaderpod
 
YouTube: @dearfantasyreaderpod
 
Threads: @dearfantasyreaderpod
 
 
 
 
 
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)!

Ep. 2 Groundwork: Fourth Wing DEEP DIVE Through The Lens of Iron Flame | Easter Eggs, Theories & Key Moments

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**
 
 
 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!
 
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:
 

 
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/
 
 
 
Follow along: 
 
Instagram: @dearfantasyreaderpod
 
TikTok: @dearfantasyreaderpod
 
YouTube: @dearfantasyreaderpod
 
Threads: @dearfantasyreaderpod
 
 
 
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 a day early on Patreon)!

Ep. 3 Fourth Wing Deep Dive (WITH IRON FLAME CONTEXT): Ch. 1-4 | Easter Eggs, Theories & Key Moments

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**
 
 
 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!
 
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
 
 
 
 
 
Follow along:
 
Instagram: @dearfantasyreaderpod
 
TikTok: @dearfantasyreaderpod
 
YouTube: @dearfantasyreaderpod
 
Threads: @dearfantasyreaderpod
 
 
 
 
 
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 one day early on Patreon)!

Ep. 4 Fourth Wing Deep Dive (WITH CONTEXT FROM IRON FLAME): Ch. 5-8 | Easter Eggs, Theories & Key Moments

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**
 
 
 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!
 
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/
 
 
 
 
 
Follow along:
 
Instagram: @dearfantasyreaderpod
 
TikTok: @dearfantasyreaderpod
 
YouTube: @dearfantasyreaderpod
 
Threads: @dearfantasyreaderpod
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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 one day early on Patreon)!

Ep. 5 Fourth Wing Deep Dive: Ch. 9 + Xaden’s POV Bonus Ch. 9 | Easter Eggs, Theories & Key Moments

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**
 
 
 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!
 
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/
 
 
 
 
 
Follow along:
 
Instagram: @dearfantasyreaderpod
 
TikTok: @dearfantasyreaderpod
 
YouTube: @dearfantasyreaderpod
 
Threads: @dearfantasyreaderpod
 
 
 
 
 
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 one day early on Patreon)!

Ep. 6 Fourth Wing Deep Dive (WITH IRON FLAME CONTEXT): Ch.10-12 | Easter Eggs, Theories & Key Moments

Join your fellow squad mates, Hannah and Karen, as they dive into chapters 13-16 + 16 Xaden’s POV 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 the discussion and analysis section on key moments, featuring transformative insights from Rebecca Yarros’ Q&As and Iron Flame. They then visit the Scribe Quadrant for an Epigraph Analysis before heading to the Healer’s Quadrant for a temperature check on the characters, favorite moments, and standout quotes. 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
 
04:31 Scribe Report (Chapter summary)
 
09:34 Discussion & Analysis
 
01:52:57 Scribe Quadrant: Epigraph Analysis
 
01:59:25 Healer’s Quadrant Temp Check
 
02:04:21 Favorite Moments & Quotes
 
02:07:09 Foreshadowing & Theories
 
02:32:13 Overarching Questions
 
**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!
 
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- ⁠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 ⁠
 
 
 
Hearing the Unheard II: Lost in Translation – Fantasy’s Gaelic Mirage by Jess Flack - ⁠https://www.thecambridgelanguagecollective.com/current-affairs/hearing-the-unheard-ii-lost-in-translation-fantasys-gaelic-miragenbsp#:~:text=Yarros received the heaviest criticism,which is spoken in Ireland⁠.
 
 
 
THRESHING: The Empyrean Wiki - ⁠https://the-empyrean-series.fandom.com/wiki/Threshing⁠
 
 
 
Xaden POV Fourth Wing Fanfic by belle_beebee - ⁠https://archiveofourown.org/works/48857872?view_full_work=true⁠
 
 
 
ANDARNA 3D PRINTED (SOLD OUT): LINK TO ETSY SHOP - ⁠https://www.etsy.com/shop/FullMoonDragons⁠
 
 
 
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/⁠
 
 
 
Entertainment Weekly: Author Rebecca Yarros on 'Iron Flame,' 'Fourth Wing' and The Empyrean Series - ⁠https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S_Lm56IVaNw⁠
 
 
 
FAVORITE TAIRN FANART
 
art_bymelanie on Instagram - ⁠https://www.instagram.com/p/Cv2dmT2MKQm/?img_index=1⁠
 
artworks_by_rokii on Instagram - ⁠https://www.instagram.com/p/Csv5LFvLirl/⁠
 
buy.the.books on Instagram - ⁠****⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/p/Cy59pX3utrX/⁠
 
(That looks like ankles AND elbows- right??)
 
 
 
FAVORITE ANDARNA FANART
 
art_bymelanie on Instagram - ⁠https://www.instagram.com/p/CyayIRDIUPZ/⁠
 
 
 
FAVORITE SGAEYL FANART
 
artworks_by_rokii on Instagram - ⁠https://www.instagram.com/p/CtRTz9ort0e/⁠
 
 
 
Xaden, Violet & Dragons FANART
 
by artworks_by_rokii on Instagram - ⁠https://www.instagram.com/p/C9HutiBRpYJ/?img_index=1⁠
 
 
 
 
 
Follow along:
 
Instagram: @dearfantasyreaderpod
 
TikTok: @dearfantasyreaderpod
 
YouTube: @dearfantasyreaderpod
 
Threads: @dearfantasyreaderpod
 
 
 
 
 
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 a day early on Patreon)!

Ep. 7 Fourth Wing Deep Dive: Ch. 13-16 + Xaden’s POV Bonus Chapter 16 | Easter Eggs, Theories & Key Moments

Join us for some fangirling, laughter, and a whole lot of love for Taylor Swift! 💖
 
 
 
In this bonus episode, we’re sharing all the magical, serendipitous moments from Taylor Swift’s The Eras Tour in London—front row barricade! 🎤✨ We dive into how Taylor has been the soundtrack to our lives and friendship, and how all of the dominoes cascaded in a line before and during our show.
 
 
 
After queuing for 16 hours overnight on the streets of London (yes, we really did that for Taylor!), it felt like all the stars aligned when Taylor looked right at us and smiled (two different times— & no, we’re never, ever, ever getting over it!). From the surprise songs that brought us to tears and left us with fried vocal cords, to the Eras that have shaped our lives, we’re reliving every special moment.
 
 
 
Plus, this episode features photos and videos from the experience of our wildest dreams—so you can relive the magic with us (link to watch on YouTube below)! ✨ Don’t say we didn’t, say we didn’t warn ya—this episode will have you feeling all the post-Eras feels!
 
 
 
For those of you discovering our podcast through this video, welcome! We’re Hannah and Karen, two best friends who dive deep into the pages of our favorite Romantasy novels. We’re currently exploring The Empyrean Series: Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros— unpacking easter eggs, theories, foreshadowing, and more. Follow us down the Swiftie to Empyrean girlie pipeline and stay, stay, stay for all the fun! 💖✨
 

 
 
 
00:00 Intro
 
00:52 Becoming BFFs Through Taylor Swift
 
04:47 Telling Taylor “THANK YOU” & Her Reaction
 
06:08 Taylor Smiling at Us
 
09:25 Surprise Songs
 
 
 
Want more? Check out our Season 1: Fourth Wing Deep Dive Through The Lens of Iron Flame, Season 2: Onyx Storm Prep, & our current Season 3: Onyx Storm Deep Dive, here on Dear Fantasy Reader Podcast!
 
 
 
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:
 
Video of Taylor’s Reaction To “THANK YOU” - https://www.tiktok.com/@hannahmichelle13/video/7405953162928016670
 
 
 
Another Angle of Taylor’s Reaction To Hannah - https://www.tiktok.com/@hannahmichelle13/video/7406489184959008031
 
 
 
Our Reactions to DBATC x GETAWAY CAR - https://www.tiktok.com/@hannahmichelle13/video/7405730393598512414
 
 
 
Our Reactions to Florida!!! - https://www.tiktok.com/@hannahmichelle13/video/7405368805020405022
 
 
 
Full Florida!!! Performance - https://www.tiktok.com/@hannahmichelle13/video/7405349594604784927
 
 
 
Our Recap Right After The Show Ended - https://www.tiktok.com/@hannahmichelle13/video/7405348223310679326
 
 
 
BTS Q&A About Camping/Queuing Overnight - https://www.tiktok.com/@hannahmichelle13/video/7405196731769425183
 
 
 
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 https://www.tiktok.com/@hannahmichelle13/video/7405255789679594783
 
 https://www.tiktok.com/@hannahmichelle13/video/7405255818163113246
 
 https://www.tiktok.com/@hannahmichelle13/video/7406013443674803487
 
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OUR ERAS TOUR EXPERIENCE | Bookish Swiftie Fangirls

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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• 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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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 -
 
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Rebecca Yarros LONDON Q&A @thelibraryofsophie PART 3 -
 
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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
 
 
 
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Ep. 8 Fourth Wing Deep Dive (WITH IRON FLAME CONTEXT): Ch. 17-19 | Easter Eggs, Theories & Key Moments

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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 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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Fourth Wing NEW XADEN POV PREDICTIONS

Join squadmates Hannah, Kinsey, and Karly as they dive into their initial thoughts and reactions to Onyx Storm!
 
 
 
*All episodes include spoilers for the entirety of Fourth Wing, Iron Flame, & Onyx Storm*
 
 
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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.
 
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Ep. 1 Onyx Storm: Initial Thoughts & Reactions

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