Ep 1 A NEW ERA: Onyx Storm Prep Season Begins

Get ready, dearest fantasy readers! Season 2 of Dear Fantasy Reader is here, and the squad is diving dragons-first into Onyx Storm Prep! Join hosts Hannah, Kinsey, and Karly as they recap Fourth Wing and Iron Flame, tackle their biggest theories and questions for Onyx Storm, and break down recent interviews and Q&As with Rebecca Yarros. Missed Season 1: Fourth Wing Through the Lens of Iron Flame? Don’t worry—there are over 30 hours of binge-worthy, chapter-by-chapter deep dives waiting for you! From characters and foreshadowing to easter eggs and theories (with plenty of fangirling), this is your ultimate space for all things Empyrean. New episodes drop weekly on YouTube and wherever you listen to podcasts. Subscribe now and join the countdown to Onyx Storm!   *All episodes include spoilers for the entirety of Fourth Wing and Iron Flame*   Email us your favorite Empyrean theories & insights: [email protected]

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, the hosts 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     Join the Conversation: We’d love to hear your thoughts and theories about Onyx Storm! Connect with us on social media or email to share your ideas and questions: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dearfantasyreaderpod/profilecard/?igsh=MW5yYmFveG45dzc3cw== Email: [email protected] DISCORD: https://discord.gg/9pcd3jBTVK     SUPPORT US ON PATREON: http://patreon.com/dearfantasyreaderpodcast     ARCHIVES:   Onyx Storm Pre-order - https://amzn.to/40I2R6D   Dragon Readers Intro Episode - https://open.spotify.com/episode/6sYfLs8rn7sdqHD1cul8I4?si=k514q5QvSKGpGR9WXgDz9w       Follow along: Instagram: @dearfantasyreaderpod TikTok: @dearfantasyreaderpod YouTube: @dearfantasyreaderpod Threads: @dearfantasyreaderpod       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 Tuesdays!

Join your fellow squad mates, Hannah and Karen, as they dive into chapters 36-39 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 stopping by 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 What’s Next For DFRP 07:42 Scribe Report (Chapter summary) 18:18 Discussion & Analysis 01:31:20 Scribe Quadrant: Epigraph Analysis 01:27:50 Healer’s Quadrant Temp Check 01:28:25 Favorite Moments & Quotes 01:38:19 Foreshadowing & Theories     SUPPORT US ON PATREON: http://patreon.com/dearfantasyreaderpodcast   JOIN OUR DISCORD: https://discord.gg/9pcd3jBTVK     ARCHIVES:   Liam Ice Theories by gabbemel and romancerants on Reddit - https://www.reddit.com/r/fourthwing/comments/1cqri0u/fourth_wing_reread_typo/   Rebecca Yarros Brisbane Writers Festival (Happily Ever After) CREIDT @britt.in.bookland on IG- https://www.instagram.com/p/C8t0i4Ky2KY/?igsh=MWo1a2ZnaDBsNHBzOQ==   Entertainment Weekly: Author Rebecca Yarros on 'Iron Flame,' 'Fourth Wing' and The Empyrean Series - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S_Lm56IVaNw   Rebecca Yarros Serieously Interview: (RY on Imogen) - https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTFDAh4HF/   Xaden POV Fourth Wing Fanfic by belle_beebee - https://archiveofourown.org/works/48857872?view_full_work=true     Follow along: Instagram: @dearfantasyreaderpod TikTok: @dearfantasyreaderpod YouTube: @dearfantasyreaderpod Threads: @dearfantasyreaderpod     Email us your favorite Empyrean theories & insights: [email protected]     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 Tuesdays!

Join your fellow squad mates, Hannah and Karen, as they dive into chapters 34 & 35 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 stopping by 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 03:25 Scribe Report (Chapter summary) 08:21 Discussion & Analysis 45:45 Healer’s Quadrant Temp Check 47:46 Favorite Moments & Quotes 49:50 Scribe Quadrant: Epigraph Analysis 56:00 Foreshadowing & Theories     SUPPORT US ON PATREON: http://patreon.com/dearfantasyreaderpodcast   JOIN OUR DISCORD: https://discord.gg/9pcd3jBTVK     ONYX STORM EXCERPT BONUS EPISODE: https://youtu.be/qL3En39otzQ   ONYX STORM PREORDER - https://amzn.to/40I2R6D     ARCHIVES:   ONYX STORM COSMO EXCERPT - https://www.cosmopolitan.com/entertainment/books/a62852656/rebecca-yarros-onyx-storm-excerpt/   Rebecca on Dain - https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTFoYPwNP/   Rebecca Yarros History Major (10:25): Rebecca Yarros Panel at Emerald City Comic Con 2024- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v0yTEZBtpVQ     Follow along: Instagram: @dearfantasyreaderpod TikTok: @dearfantasyreaderpod YouTube: @dearfantasyreaderpod Threads: @dearfantasyreaderpod     Email us your favorite Empyrean theories & insights: [email protected]     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 Tuesdays!

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     SUPPORT US ON PATREON: http://patreon.com/dearfantasyreaderpodcast   JOIN OUR DISCORD: https://discord.gg/9pcd3jBTVK     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==     Follow along: Instagram: @dearfantasyreaderpod TikTok: @dearfantasyreaderpod YouTube: @dearfantasyreaderpod Threads: @dearfantasyreaderpod     Email us your favorite Empyrean theories & insights: [email protected]     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 Tuesdays!

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       SUPPORT US ON PATREON: ⁠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: Instagram: @dearfantasyreaderpod TikTok: @dearfantasyreaderpod YouTube: @dearfantasyreaderpod Threads: @dearfantasyreaderpod     Email us your favorite Empyrean theories & insights: ⁠[email protected]⁠     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 Tuesdays!

Join your fellow squad mates, Hannah and Karen, as they dive into chapters 30 & 31 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 stopping by 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 05:35 Dance of The Dragon: Vale of Scales Event 07:31 Scribe Report (Chapter summary) 12:00 Discussion & Analysis 01:06:28 Healer’s Quadrant Temp Check 01:07:53 Favorite Moments & Quotes 01:09:53 Scribe Quadrant: Epigraph Analysis 01:15:12 Foreshadowing & Theories 01:33:28 Overarching Questions     SUPPORT US ON PATREON: http://patreon.com/dearfantasyreaderpodcast   JOIN OUR DISCORD: https://discord.gg/9pcd3jBTVK     ARCHIVES:   Xaden POV Fourth Wing Fanfic by belle_beebee (53:23) - https://archiveofourown.org/works/48857872?view_full_work=true   Dance of The Dragons: Alluxia Events - https://www.alluxiaevents.com/dragons   Taylor Swift- “Stars do you like dem” - https://www.reddit.com/r/TaylorSwift/comments/16r6k7w/where_are_the_stars_do_u_like_dem_stars_actually/     Follow along: Instagram: @dearfantasyreaderpod TikTok: @dearfantasyreaderpod YouTube: @dearfantasyreaderpod Threads: @dearfantasyreaderpod     Email us your favorite Empyrean theories & insights: [email protected]     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 Tuesdays!

Join your fellow squad mates, Hannah and Karen, as they dive into chapters 28 & 29 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 stopping by 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 01:46 Scribe Report (Chapter summary) 05:51 Discussion & Analysis 56:32 Healer’s Quadrant Temp Check 57:53 Favorite Moments & Quotes 59:50 Scribe Quadrant: Epigraph Analysis 01:03:18 Foreshadowing & Theories 01:23:45 Overarching Questions       SUPPORT US ON PATREON: http://patreon.com/dearfantasyreaderpodcast   JOIN OUR DISCORD: https://discord.gg/9pcd3jBTVK     ARCHIVES:   (Accommodations- not the exact one about the saddle but same subject) Q&A: Rebecca Yarros on Chronic Illness Representation in Fourth Wing - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=42QmFO0wvzE   Entertainment Weekly: Author Rebecca Yarros on 'Iron Flame,' 'Fourth Wing' and The Empyrean Series - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S_Lm56IVaNw   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     Follow along: Instagram: @dearfantasyreaderpod TikTok: @dearfantasyreaderpod YouTube: @dearfantasyreaderpod Threads: @dearfantasyreaderpod     Email us your favorite Empyrean theories & insights: [email protected]   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 Tuesdays!

Join your fellow squad mates, Hannah and Karen, as they dive into chapters 26 & 27 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 stopping by 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 03:19 Scribe Report (Chapter summary) 06:48 Discussion & Analysis 59:17 Healer’s Quadrant Temp Check 01:00:40 Favorite Moments & Quotes 01:03:23 Scribe Quadrant: Epigraph Analysis 01:08:30 Foreshadowing & Theories 01:17:30 Overarching Questions     SUPPORT US ON PATREON: http://patreon.com/dearfantasyreaderpodcast   JOIN OUR DISCORD: https://discord.gg/9pcd3jBTVK     ARCHIVES: NEW PAPERBACK EDITION: Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros W/ NEW XADEN POV CH 27- https://amzn.to/4cQdjvr   Ep 12: NEW XADEN POV CHAPTER 27 DEEP DIVE Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dear-fantasy-reader/id1757743136?i=1000671452176 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0nHrtKKdJJwRC74wCQtDsV?si=6H9Xe-xTS9apkpqX_IpXEQ YouTube: https://youtu.be/gSdkQNtDtGE?si=isrHVYfXN5Iz8fiW     Follow along: Instagram: @dearfantasyreaderpod TikTok: @dearfantasyreaderpod YouTube: @dearfantasyreaderpod Threads: @dearfantasyreaderpod     Email us your favorite Empyrean theories & insights: [email protected]     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 Tuesdays!

Join your fellow squad mates, Hannah and Karen, as they dive into chapters 24 & 25 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 02:09 Scribe Report (Chapter summary) 05:27 Discussion & Analysis 53:05 Healer’s Quadrant Temp Check: Favorite Moments & Quotes 58:04 Scribe Quadrant: Epigraph Analysis 01:01:20 Foreshadowing, Theories, & Overarching Questions     SUPPORT US ON PATREON: patreon.com/dearfantasyreaderpodcast   JOIN OUR DISCORD: https://discord.gg/9pcd3jBTVK     Ep 12: NEW XADEN POV CHAPTER 27 DEEP DIVE Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dear-fantasy-reader/id1757743136?i=1000671452176 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0nHrtKKdJJwRC74wCQtDsV?si=6H9Xe-xTS9apkpqX_IpXEQ YouTube: https://youtu.be/gSdkQNtDtGE?si=isrHVYfXN5Iz8fiW     ARCHIVES:   NEW PAPERBACK EDITION: Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros W/ NEW XADEN POV - https://amzn.to/4cQdjvr   Rebecca Yarros LONDON Q&A @thelibraryofsophie PART 2: (RY Magic System & Violet grappling over hair) - https://www.tiktok.com/@thelibraryofsophie/video/7409355560664976683   Rebecca Yarros Serieously Interview: (RY on Imogen) - https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTFDAh4HF/     Follow along: Instagram: @dearfantasyreaderpod TikTok: @dearfantasyreaderpod YouTube: @dearfantasyreaderpod Threads: @dearfantasyreaderpod     Email us your favorite Empyrean theories & insights: [email protected]     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 Tuesdays!