Romantasy Chaos HQ Pod

Welcome to Romantasy Chaos HQ–The Podcast! In this bonus episode, we are sharing the “Stump AX Harleston” portion of our Virtual Threshing Day Release Party. The trivia was put together by Kate and Rachel of Deep Trope Podcast and Claire at RuningBooks. This episode was recorded before the release of Threshing Day and does not contain any spoilers for that book. However, it does contain spoilers for Fourth Wing, Iron Flame, and Onyx Storm by Rebecca Yarros.When we finish the epigraphs for Iron Flame, we will be diving into the epigraphs for Threshing Day, and probably a few more guest chats to talk about all the theories that Threshing Day confirmed, debunked, or sparked anew.Connect with our guests for more romantasy fun and theories:Deep Trope Podcast: @DeepTropePodcast (Instagram & TikTok),  /deeptropepodcast (Facebook) or online:  www.deeptropepodcast.comRuningBooks: @runingbooks (Instagram & TikTok)

Welcome to Romantasy Chaos HQ, the Pod!SPOILER WARNING: Fourth Wing, Iron Flame, and Onyx Storm by Rebecca YarrosIn this episode, we are decoding the epigraph from chapter 45 of Iron Flame.It was only in the last fifty years that we realized they were no longer solely coming from the Barrens. They’d begun to take recruits, teaching those who never bonded a gryphon to channel what was not theirs to take, to upset the balance of magic by stealing it from the very source. The problem with mankind is we too often find our souls to be a fair price for power. —Captain Lera Dorrell’s Guide to Vanquishing the VeninProperty of Cliffsbane AcademyTheories we touch on in this episode:This Letter Reveals Rebecca’s Fourth Wing DeceptionViolet Ignores How Dangerous Tecarus Is Magic in the Isles Violet and the New Brother Share ThisJoin us as we explore the deeper themes and hidden meaning of the Iron Flame epigraphs in less than 8 minutes.Love fan theories, deep dives, and unhinged fandom fun? Follow us on Instagram!

Welcome to Romantasy Chaos HQ, the Pod!SPOILER WARNING: Fourth Wing, Iron Flame, and Onyx Storm by Rebecca YarrosIn this episode, we are decoding the epigraph from chapter 44 of Iron Flame.When a gryphon bonds, it does so for life. Guard your life as you would your gryphon’s, for they are forever intertwined. —Chapter One, The Canon of the FlierTheories we touch on in this episode:Guide to Bonds in Fourth WingXaden Bonded Two DragonsAndarna Re-Forged the Bond Are Violet & Xaden Mates?Tairn & Violet Prove the Bond Can’t Be BrokenJoin us as we explore the deeper themes and hidden meaning of the Iron Flame epigraphs in less than 8 minutes.Love fan theories, deep dives, and unhinged fandom fun? Follow us on Instagram!

Welcome to Romantasy Chaos HQ–The Podcast! In this episode, we are re-capping Onyx Storm by Rebecca Yarros in 67 sentences–one for each chapter, plus the prologue! Whether you want to re-live the highlights or refresh your memory before the release of Threshing Day, everything you need to know is right here in 16 minutes!Don’t forget to check out our Fourth Wing and Iron Flame sentence-by-sentence summaries so you’re ready for all the lore coming on September 29 when Threshing Day drops. Head to our website or instagram to RSVP to our Threshing Day Virtual Release Party, September 28 at 9pm EDT.Love fan theories, deep dives, and unhinged fandom fun? Follow us on Instagram!

Welcome to Romantasy Chaos HQ, the Pod!SPOILER WARNING: Fourth Wing, Iron Flame, and Onyx Storm by Rebecca YarrosIn this episode, we are decoding the epigraph from chapter 43 of Iron Flame.From the dangerous waves of the Arctile Ocean to the lowest plains of the Tyrrendor plateau, the Cliffs of Dralor rise to over twelve thousand feet in places, making them unflyable by gryphon. While there are three well-carved paths within Navarre to ascend the plateau, along the Krovlan border exists only one…and it is deadly to both gryphon and flier. Do not attempt under any circumstances. —Chapter Two: The Tactical Guide to Defeating Dragons by Colonel Elijah JobenJoin us as we explore the deeper themes and hidden meaning of the Iron Flame epigraphs in less than 8 minutes.Love fan theories, deep dives, and unhinged fandom fun? Follow us on Instagram!

In this special bonus episode of Romantasy Chaos: Unmasked, Avorie and Xavier are joined by Abigail Owen, the #1 New York Times, #1 USA Today, and international bestselling author of 35+ romantasy and paranormal romance books. Join the chaos as we discuss Abbie’s two upcoming releases, The Bone Singer and The Wrath Gods Reap, along with her love of spreadsheets, background in competitive skydiving, and the process of creating Xavier’s #1 book boyfriend, Hades.Learn more about Abigail Owen on her website: https://abigailowen.com/And connect on social media: @ AbigailOwenAuthor on Instagram and TikTokAbigail.Owen.Books on FacebookAbigail will be a featured author at Fantasy Forge BookCon at the Dollywood Heartsong Lodge & Resort October 31-November 1, 2026, where Avorie and Xavier will be the featured media partners! Tickets are still available for this family-friendly event: https://fantasyforgebookcon.com/

Welcome to Romantasy Chaos HQ, the Pod!SPOILER WARNING: Fourth Wing, Iron Flame, and Onyx Storm by Rebecca YarrosIn this episode, we are decoding the epigraph from chapter 42 of Iron Flame.Though her extraordinary signet allows her to extend the wards around herself and her dragon, Cadet Sorrengail lacks the consistent ability to produce her own wards without extreme emotional distress. I’m sorry to report I doubt this ability will develop in time. I had such hopes for her. —Memorandum from Professor Carr to General SorrengailTheories we touch on in this episode:Is this why Violet can trust Mira? Violet & Ridoc were deceived Join us as we explore the deeper themes and hidden meaning of the Iron Flame epigraphs in less than 8 minutes.Love fan theories, deep dives, and unhinged fandom fun? Follow us on Instagram!

Welcome to Romantasy Chaos HQ–The Podcast! In this episode, we are re-capping Iron Flame by Rebecca Yarros in 66 sentences–one for each chapter. Whether you want to re-live the highlights or refresh your memory before the release of Threshing Day, everything you need to know is right here in 15 minutes!Stay tuned for a chapter-by-chapter summaries of Onyx Storm, and don’t forget to check out our Fourth Wing sentence-by-sentence summary so you’re ready for all the lore coming on September 29 when Threshing Day drops. Head to our website or instagram to RSVP to our Threshing Day Virtual Release Party, September 28 at 9pm EDT.Love fan theories, deep dives, and unhinged fandom fun? Follow us on Instagram!

Welcome to Romantasy Chaos HQ, the Pod!SPOILER WARNING: Fourth Wing, Iron Flame, and Onyx Storm by Rebecca YarrosIn this episode, we are decoding the epigraph from chapter 41 of Iron Flame.Having refused every proposal from the isle kingdoms, Queen Maraya has named her distant cousin, Viscount Tecarus of Cordyn, as her heir. As the viscount is living in his fifth decade and has no direct heirs of his own, the decision has not been a popular one. —On the Aristocracy of Poromiel by Pearson KitoTheories we touch on in this episode:Catriona Reveals Tairn’s Secret Can Xaden and Violet Trust Tecarus? Join us as we explore the deeper themes and hidden meaning of the Iron Flame epigraphs in less than 8 minutes.Love fan theories, deep dives, and unhinged fandom fun? Follow us on Instagram!

In this special bonus episode of Romantasy Chaos HQ–The Podcast, we are joined by Dark Romantasy author of the Eternal Oaths series, EL Canney. Join us as we discuss her journey as an indie Romantasy author, her Eternal Oaths series, and her “other” job as the host of bookish events!Fantasy Forge Book Con will be held October 31-November 1 at the Dollywood Heartsong Lodge and Resort. Get tickets to this family-friendly event featuring EL Canney, Haley Grace McCormick, Alyssa Day, Jeneane O’Riley, Abigail Owen, Alexis L. Menard and Aparna Verma as well as other authors from every genre at https://fantasyforgebookcon.com/ and don’t miss your opportunity to win two tickets on our Instagram page now through September 13, 2026!Connect with EL on her website, https://elcanney.my.canva.site/author/#home and on social media:TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@e.l.canneyInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/e.l.canneyYouTube: https://www.instagram.com/e.l.canneyDiscord: https://discord.gg/S89dFvx38V