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Welcome to Romantasy Chaos HQ, the Pod!
SPOILER WARNING: Fourth Wing, Iron Flame, and Onyx Storm by Rebecca Yarros
In this episode, we are decoding the epigraph from chapter 25 of Iron Flame.
If we ever choose to invade enemy territory—which we don’t—I would choose Zolya as my first target. Take out Cliffsbane Academy and you take out years of gryphon riders in one strike. —Tactics, a Personal Memoir by Lieutenant Lyron Panchek
Theories we touch on in this episode:
Panchek Didn't Turn: Why that matters
Xaden’s Villain Era Will Break Your Heart:
Join us as we explore the deeper themes and hidden meaning of the Iron Flame epigraphs in less than 8 minutes.
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Welcome to Romantasy Chaos HQ, the Pod!
SPOILER WARNING: Fourth Wing, Iron Flame, and Onyx Storm by Rebecca Yarros
In this episode, we are decoding the epigraph from chapter 24 of Iron Flame.
Every few years, a squad comes along that defies all expectations. They rise through the ranks, secure every patch, win every challenge. And then…they inexplicably falter, then fall. They call it the burnout effect: they flare too fast, too bright to sustain the pace. Sad, really, but mildly entertaining to watch them turn on one another. —Major Afendra’s Guide to the Riders Quadrant (Unauthorized Edition)
Join us as we explore the deeper themes and hidden meaning of the Iron Flame epigraphs in less than 8 minutes.
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Welcome to Romantasy Chaos HQ, the Pod!
SPOILER WARNING: Fourth Wing, Iron Flame, and Onyx Storm by Rebecca Yarros
In this episode, we are decoding the epigraph from chapter 23 of Iron Flame.
The things that happen behind closed doors in the Riders Quadrant in order to turn young cadets into full-fledged riders are enough to turn even the staunchest of stomachs. Those prone to queasiness should not pry. —Major Afendra’s Guide to the Riders Quadrant (Unauthorized Edition)
Theories we touch on in this episode:
What Violet & Xaden Should’ve Been Taught
Violet, Xaden and the Marked Ones Shouldn’t Survive
Join us as we explore the deeper themes and hidden meaning of the Iron Flame epigraphs in less than 8 minutes.
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Welcome to Romantasy Chaos HQ, the Pod!
SPOILER WARNING: Fourth Wing, Iron Flame, and Onyx Storm by Rebecca Yarros
In this episode, we are decoding the epigraph from chapter 22 of Iron Flame.
At some point, probably during your second year, you’ll realize the trust you feel for your friends and family has nothing on the loyalty you develop for your squad. —Page Ninety-one, the Book of Brennan
Theories we touch on in this episode:
Dain’s Dad Manipulates Violet
The Book of Brennan Saved Violet
Join us as we explore the deeper themes and hidden meaning of the Iron Flame epigraphs in less than 8 minutes.
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Welcome to Romantasy Chaos HQ, the Pod!
SPOILER WARNING: Fourth Wing, Iron Flame, and Onyx Storm by Rebecca Yarros
In this episode, we are decoding the epigraph from chapter 21of Iron Flame.
The Migration of The First Year is one of the crowning achievements of Navarre’s unification. What a celebration of the human spirit, to leave a life of war and enter one of peace, blending people, languages, and culture from every region of the continent and forming a cohesive, united society, whose only goal is mutual security. —Navarre, an Unedited History by Colonel Lewis Markham
Join us as we explore the deeper themes and hidden meaning of the Iron Flame epigraphs in less than 8 minutes.
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In this special bonus episode for Love as Thou Wilt Week, our celebration of inclusive love in the Romantasy space, we are joined by USA Today, Indie, and Sunday Times Bestselling author of the Tea & Tomes series and This Gilded Abyss (and more!), Rebecca Thorne.
Join us as we talk about Rebecca’s journey into cozy fantasy, revenge dedications, and being trapped in an underwater city with zombies for three years! Avorie and Xavier pitch two book ideas (one for Rebecca, one for her wife) and get to know the sentient moss who’s featured in her brand new book, Moss’d in Space.
You can find Rebecca online at https://rebeccathorne.net/ or on Instagram @rebeccathornewrites. Her newest book, Moss’d in Space, is available June 30, 2026 from independent bookshop Books Are Awesome, Barnes and Noble (their SFF book of the month for July!), major retailers, independent book stores, and Bookshop.org
Happy Pride and Love as Thou Wilt!
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In this special bonus episode for Love as Thou Wilt Week, our celebration of inclusive love in Romantasy and romantic fantasy, we are joined by author of steamy MM romance, Eskay Kabba.
Join us as we chat about how Eskay got her start, how her social work background impacts her writing, and how a teenage fanfic turned into her first Romantasy series!
Find Eskay online at https://www.eskaykabba.com or @eskay_kabba_author. Her books are available for purchase through all major retailers, Google Books, independent booksellers, and Bookshop.org.
Happy Pride and Love as Thou Wilt!
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In this special bonus episode for Love as Thou Wilt Week, our celebration of inclusive love in the Romantasy space, we are joined by author and host of the Fantasy Fangirls Podcast, Nicole Holleman.
Join us as we talk about Nicole’s transition from fangirl to podcaster to author, her wonderful, golden retriever husband (and why he’s the reason this podcast exists), and of course, discuss some of our favorite Fourth Wing characters and theories!
You can find Nicole online at https://www.nicoleholleman.com/, or on Instagram/TikTok @authornicoleholleman, and listen along to the Fantasy Fangirls Podcast and on Instagram/TikTok @fantasyfangirlspod. Pre-order Nicole’s first book, Oath of the Chosen, now!
Happy Pride and Love as Thou Wilt!
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In this special bonus episode for Love as Thou Wilt Week, our celebration of inclusive love in the Romantasy space, we are joined by author C.L. Briar and artist Rylee Kubbera.
Join us as we talk about how C.L. and Rylee became friends, C.L.’s writing journey and Rylee’s shocking revelation about cantaloupe!
You can find C.L. Briar online at https://www.clbriar.com or on social media @c.l.briar. Her books are available from major retailers, independent book stores, and Bookshop.org
Find Rylee Kuberra online at https://www.ryleekuberra.com and on Instagram @ryleekuberra. Her narration talents are found extensively on Audible, Kobo, and other audiobook retailers.
Happy Pride and Love as Thou Wilt!
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In this special bonus episode for Love as Thou Wilt Week, our celebration of inclusive love in the Romantasy space, we are joined by author of magical sapphic books, Heather Nix.
Join us as we talk about creating queernormative worlds, how mainstream media is imparting queer representation in Romantasy, and her amazing take on “Smut is just fairy P*rn!”
You can find Heather online at https://booksbynix.com/ or on social media @booxbynix. Her books are available from major retailers, independent book stores, and Bookshop.org
Happy Pride and Love as Thou Wilt!
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In this special bonus episode for Love as Thou Wilt Week, we are joined by New York Times bestseller Jacqueline Carey, author of the critically acclaimed Kushiel’s Legacy series of historical fantasy novels, The Sundering epic fantasy duology, postmodern fables Santa Olivia and Saints Astray, and the Agent of Hel contemporary fantasy series.
Join us as we celebrate the 25th anniversary of Kushiel’s Dart, dive into the experience of writing a progressive–even transgressive–debut novel, explore Jacqueline’s prolific fantasy career, and find out which of her books she wishes more people would read.
Find Jacqueline Carey online at https://jacquelinecarey.com, on Facebook or @jcareyauthor on Instagram and Threads and @thelesis on TikTok. Her books are available for purchase through all major retailers, independent booksellers, and Bookshop.org.
Happy Pride and Love as Thou Wilt!
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Welcome to Romantasy Chaos HQ, the Pod!
SPOILER WARNING: Fourth Wing, Iron Flame, and Onyx Storm by Rebecca
In this episode, we are decoding the epigraph from chapter 20 of Iron Flame.
In the years after my father died, I forgot what it felt like to be loved. Then I entered the quadrant and became the monster everyone needed me to be, and I never regretted it. But then you gave those words to me, and I remembered…and nearly lost you, too. I’m striving to be better for you just like I promised, but I need you to know that monster is still there, screaming to use every ruthless part of me to get your words back. —Recovered Correspondence of Lieutenant Xaden Riorson to Cadet Violet Sorrengail
Theories we touch on in this episode:
Xaden’s Villain Era Will Break Your Heart
Rebecca Yarros Disney Interview Reaction
Rebecca Yarros Plans to Wreck the Fandom
Join us as we explore the deeper themes and hidden meaning of the Iron Flame epigraphs in less than 8 minutes.
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In this special bonus episode for Romantasy Daddy Week 2026, we are joined by Rachel and Kate of Deep Trope Podcast. Join us as we answer the question: Who’s more Daddy: Tairn or Xaden?
You can find Rachel on Instagram and TikTok @plottwistrach and Deep Trope Podcast @deeptropepodcast and online at https://www.deeptropepodcast.com/.
We want to thank independent bookseller, Book Bar, located in Palmyra, Pennsylvania for hosting our first live podcast recording. Find them online at https://www.bookbarus.com/ and on social media @BookBarUS for new and gently used books.
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Welcome to Romantasy Chaos HQ, the Pod!
SPOILER WARNING: Fourth Wing, Iron Flame, and Onyx Storm by Rebecca Yarros
In this episode, we are decoding the epigraph from chapter 19 of Iron Flame.
Dragons do not answer to the whims of men. —Colonel Kaori’s Field Guide to Dragonkind
Join us as we explore the deeper themes and hidden meaning of the Iron Flame epigraphs in less than 8 minutes.
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In this special bonus episode for Romantasy Daddy Week 2026, we are joined by Claire from Runing Books. Join us as we dive into the Fourth Wing fathers: Asher Daxton Sorrengail and Fen Riorson… and even touch on King Tauri!
You can find the Runing Books crew on social media @runingbooks.
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Welcome to Romantasy Chaos HQ, the Pod!
SPOILER WARNING: Fourth Wing, Iron Flame, and Onyx Storm by Rebecca Yarros
In this episode, we are decoding the epigraph from chapter 18 of Iron Flame.
It was only when we pushed the wards to their true limits, extending them far past what we first thought possible and to what I now question as sustainable, that we defined the borders of Navarre, regretfully knowing not every citizen would benefit from their protection. —The Journey of the First Six, a Secondhand Account by Sagar Olsen, First Curator of the Scribe Quadrant, Basgiath War College —Translated into the common language by Captain Madilyn Calros, Twelfth Curator of the Scribe Quadrant, Basgiath War College —Translated and Redacted for Academic Consumption by Colonel Phineas Cartland, Twenty-seventh Curator of the Scribe Quadrant, Basgiath War College
Theories we touch on in this episode:
Violet asked Xaden the Wrong Question
Why are there so few black dragons?
Join us as we explore the deeper themes and hidden meaning of the Iron Flame epigraphs in less than 8 minutes.
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In this special bonus episode for Romantasy Daddy Week 2026, we are joined by Lindsey and Kelly of Banter and Bookmarks Podcast. Join us as we answer the question: What is Daddy? We discuss all our favorite Romantasy Daddys and chaotically wander into lots of laughs.
You can find Banter and Bookmarks on social media @banterandbookmarks and online at banterandbookmarks.com. Learn more about their 2027 FantaSEA Cruise.
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Welcome to Romantasy Chaos HQ, the Pod!
SPOILER WARNING: Fourth Wing, Iron Flame, and Onyx Storm by Rebecca Yarros
In this episode, we are decoding the epigraph from chapter 17 of Iron Flame.
Many historians choose to ignore the sacrifices made by both humans and dragonkind to establish Navarre under the first wards in favor of praising the spirit of unification, but I would be remiss not to mention the losses suffered, both in terms of the ancestral hatching grounds of each dragon breed and the civilians who did not survive the continent-wide migration that resulted from the opening of Navarre’s borders…or those lost when we closed them. —The Sacrifice of Dragonkind by Major Deandra Naveen
Theories we touch on in this episode:
The Links Between Gods, Dragons, and Irids
Berwyn’s Dagger Does Something Violet’s Can’t
Violet is Linked to the Wardstones
Join us as we explore the deeper themes and hidden meaning of the Iron Flame epigraphs in less than 8 minutes.
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Welcome to Romantasy Chaos HQ, the Pod!
SPOILER WARNING: Fourth Wing, Iron Flame, and Onyx Storm by Rebecca Yarros
In this episode, we are decoding the epigraph from chapter 10 of Iron Flame.
My dad hoped I’d go into the infantry like he did. He thought riders were pompous pricks, and in his defense…we really are. —Recovered Correspondence of Lieutenant Xaden Riorson to Cadet Violet Sorrengail
Theories we touch on in this episode:
Basgiath wasn’t meant to be a Death Factory
Violet, Xaden, and the Marked Ones Shouldn’t Survive
Xaden made Aaric more Powerful
Violet Asked Xaden the Wrong Question
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!
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Welcome to Romantasy Chaos HQ, the Pod!
SPOILER WARNING: Fourth Wing, Iron Flame, and Onyx Storm by Rebecca Yarros
In this episode, we are decoding the epigraph from chapter 10 of Iron Flame.
There’s a course second year that I can’t tell you about, other than to say that it’s hell. My only advice? Don’t piss off anyone else’s dragon. —Page ninety-six, the Book of Brennan
Theories we touch on in this episode:
The Book of Brennan Saved Violet
Did Mira Become a Hero While Still a Cadet?
You missed this about Lilith
Liam Lied about Both Signets
Xaden Made Aaric's Signet More Powerful
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!
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