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:

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SPOILER WARNING: Fourth Wing, Iron Flame, and Onyx Storm by Rebecca Yarros

In 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 Venin

Property of Cliffsbane Academy

Theories we touch on in this episode:

This Letter Reveals Rebecca’s Fourth Wing Deception
Violet Ignores How Dangerous Tecarus Is
Magic in the Isles
Violet and the New Brother Share This

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SPOILER WARNING: Fourth Wing, Iron Flame, and Onyx Storm by Rebecca Yarros

In 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 Flier

Theories we touch on in this episode:

Guide to Bonds in Fourth Wing
Xaden Bonded Two Dragons
Andarna Re-Forged the Bond
Are Violet & Xaden Mates?
Tairn & Violet Prove the Bond Can’t Be Broken

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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.

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SPOILER WARNING: Fourth Wing, Iron Flame, and Onyx Storm by Rebecca Yarros

In 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 Joben

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Abigail 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/

SPOILER WARNING: Fourth Wing, Iron Flame, and Onyx Storm by Rebecca Yarros

In 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 Sorrengail

Theories we touch on in this episode:

Is this why Violet can trust Mira?

Violet & Ridoc were deceived

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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.

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SPOILER WARNING: Fourth Wing, Iron Flame, and Onyx Storm by Rebecca Yarros

In 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 Kito

Theories we touch on in this episode:

Catriona Reveals Tairn’s Secret

Can Xaden and Violet Trust Tecarus?

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SPOILER WARNING: Fourth Wing, Iron Flame, and Onyx Storm by Rebecca Yarros

In this episode, we are decoding the epigraph from chapter 40 of Iron Flame.

His first true action of rebellion was to seek allies, the first of which was Viscount Tecarus of the Poromish province of Krovla. 

—The Tyrrish Rebellion, a Forbidden History by Colonel Felix Gerault

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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!

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Join our Burn of the Everflame book club on Instagram. Discussion starts September 15. Need to catch up before you read Burn? Check our our chapter-by-chapter one sentence summaries of Spark, Glow, and Heat, or download our Busy Reader’s Guide to the Kindred’s Curse Saga.

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SPOILER WARNING: Fourth Wing, Iron Flame, and Onyx Storm by Rebecca Yarros

In this episode, we are decoding the epigraph from chapter 39 of Iron Flame.

The blood of life of the six and the one combined and set the stone ablaze in an iron rain. 

—The Journal of Warrick of Luceras

—Translated by Cadet Violet Sorrengail

Theories we touch on in this episode:

Xaden won’t bleed in Book 4

What Ridoc Didn’t Do

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SPOILER WARNING: Fourth Wing, Iron Flame, and Onyx Storm by Rebecca Yarros

In this episode, we are decoding the epigraph from chapter 38 of Iron Flame.

With all we’ve sacrificed for this kingdom, we’d better be able to defend it. 

—The Journal of Warrick of Luceras

—Translated by Cadet Violet Sorrengail

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Check out the Spark of the Everflame in 34 Sentences and Glow of the Everflame in 46 Sentences, and stay tuned for a special interview with Penn Cole featuring all the Burn of the Everflame spoilers coming on release day, September 8, 2026! 

Don’t forget to join us on Instagram for our Burn of the Everflame Book Club with Avorie! Discussion starts September 15!

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Check out the Spark of the Everflame in 34 Sentences and stay tuned for a chapter-by-chapter summary of Heat of the Everflame and a special interview with Penn Cole featuring all the Burn of the Everflame spoilers coming on release day, September 8, 2026!

Don’t forget to join us on Instagram for our Burn of the Everflame Book Club with Avorie! Discussion starts September 15!

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Stay tuned for chapter-by-chapter summaries of Glow and Heat of the Everflame and a special interview with Penn Cole featuring all the Burn of the Everflame spoilers coming on release day, September 8, 2026!

Don’t forget to join us on Instagram for our Burn of the Everflame Book Club with Avorie! Discussion starts September 15!

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SPOILER WARNING: Fourth Wing, Iron Flame, and Onyx Storm by Rebecca Yarros

In this episode, we are decoding the epigraph from chapter 37 of Iron Flame.

Half palace, half barracks, but entirely a fortress, Riorson House has never been breached by army. It survived countless sieges and three full-out assaults before falling under the flame of the very dragons it existed to serve. 

—On Tyrrish History, a Complete Accounting, third edition by Captain Fitzgibbons

Theories we touch on in this episode:

Tairn Hides This Truth From Violet

This Letter Reveals Rebecca’s Fourth Wing Deception

And special callout to PlotTwistRach for her deep dive into the Tyrrish throne! She has a series pinned in her highlights, but start here with My House. My Chair. My Woman.

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SPOILER WARNING: Fourth Wing, Iron Flame, and Onyx Storm by Rebecca Yarros

In this episode, we are decoding the epigraph from chapter 36 of Iron Flame.

The only crime worse than murdering a cadet is the unfathomable act of attacking leadership. —Major Afendra’s Guide to the Riders Quadrant (Unauthorized Edition)

Theories we touch on in this episode:

What Violet & Xaden Should Have Been Taught

Violet, Xaden, and the Marked Ones Shouldn’t Survive

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SPOILER WARNING: Fourth Wing, Iron Flame, and Onyx Storm by Rebecca Yarros

In this episode, we are decoding the epigraph from chapter 35 of Iron Flame.

The only signet more terrifying than an inntinnsic is a truth-sayer. And yet we let them live. —Major Afendra’s Guide to the Riders Quadrant (Unauthorized Edition)

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SPOILER WARNING: Fourth Wing, Iron Flame, and Onyx Storm by Rebecca Yarros

In this episode, we are decoding the epigraph from chapter 34 of Iron Flame.

My last words with my father before the Battle of Aretia were spoken in anger, because he was sending me away for my own safety. I’m not sure I’ll ever forgive myself for that, but I like to think he forgives me. —Recovered Correspondence of Lieutenant Xaden Riorson to Cadet Violet Sorrengail

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SPOILER WARNING: Fourth Wing, Iron Flame, and Onyx Storm by Rebecca Yarros

In this episode, we are decoding the epigraph from chapter 33 of Iron Flame.

The first time you are caught in the Archives after the door seals for the evening will be the last. The complex magics put in place to preserve our texts are not compatible with life. —Colonel Daxton’s Guide to Excelling in the Scribe Quadrant

Theories we touch on in this episode:

Violet Is Wrong About the Fables
Asher Would Do Something Lilith Wouldn’t

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SPOILER WARNING: Fourth Wing, Iron Flame, and Onyx Storm by Rebecca Yarros

In this episode, we are decoding the epigraph from chapter 32 of Iron Flame.

Gods save us from the ambitions of second-years. They think they’ve experienced everything because they’ve survived their first year, but in reality, they only know enough to get themselves killed. —Major Afendra’s Guide to the Riders Quadrant (Unauthorized Edition)

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SPOILER WARNING: Fourth Wing, Iron Flame, and Onyx Storm by Rebecca Yarros

In this episode, we are decoding the epigraph from chapter 31of Iron Flame.

Everyone thinks most Riders cadets die from dragon fire. Truth be told, it’s usually gravity that gets us. —Page Forty-Seven, the Book of Brennan

Theories we touch on in this episode:

How Xaden Fell Prey to Berwyn

Dain’s Dad Manipulates Violet

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SPOILER WARNING: Fourth Wing, Iron Flame, and Onyx Storm by Rebecca Yarros

In this episode, we are decoding the epigraph from chapter 30 of Iron Flame.

Barring invasion, only riders and designated scribes are permitted in the Riders Quadrant. To enter uninvited as infantry or even healer is to welcome a swift death. —Article Two, Section Three The Basgiath War College Code of Conduct

Theories we touch on in this episode:

Liam is Alive (Kinda)

Andarna Re-Forged the Bond

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An Open Letter to Rebecca Yarros

We are so grateful for what Rebecca Yarros has done with this story, and the way she invites us to have important conversations about the cost of war. We know Book Four is going to wreck us, but maybe that’s exactly what we need.

If you or a loved one are struggling with mental health, find resources at the National Alliance on Mental Illness (Nami.org) by phone at 1-800-950-NAMI (6264) or text NAMI to 62640

SPOILER WARNING: Fourth Wing, Iron Flame, and Onyx Storm by Rebecca Yarros

In this episode, we are decoding the epigraph from chapter 29 of Iron Flame.

Cadets who are found absent without leave will be subject to court-martial by their chain of command, if they are not executed on sight. —Article Four, Section One The Basgiath War College Code of Conduct

Theories we touch on in this episode:

Asher Would  Do Something Lilith Wouldn’t

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SPOILER WARNING: Fourth Wing, Iron Flame, and Onyx Storm by Rebecca Yarros

In this episode, we are decoding the epigraph from chapter 28 of Iron Flame.

Though gryphon riders are not capable of producing signets, they are not powerless. In fact, some would argue that they’ve honed lesser magic, especially mindwork, into the deadliest weapon of all. Underestimating them is an error. —Gryphons of Poromiel, a Study in Combat by Major Garion Savoy

Theories we touch on in this episode:

Catriona Will Save Violet

Tairn Lied about Violet’s Signet

Liam Is Alive (Kinda) 

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SPOILER WARNING: Fourth Wing, Iron Flame, and Onyx Storm by Rebecca Yarros

In this episode, we are decoding the epigraph from chapter 27 of Iron Flame.

By their third year, a rider must attain full and complete control over their shields. Otherwise, in moments of extreme stress, they are susceptible to being not only influenced by their dragon’s emotions but controlled by them. —Colonel Kaori’s Field Guide to Dragonkind

Theories we touch on in this episode:

Am I the Asshole?

Earth Magic and Sky Magic is Wrong

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SPOILER WARNING: Fourth Wing, Iron Flame, and Onyx Storm by Rebecca Yarros

In this episode, we are decoding the epigraph from chapter 26 of Iron Flame.

Menders are not healers. Healers are bound to the Code of Chricton, sworn to aide all in time of need and never to harm a beating heart. Menders are riders. They’re only sworn to the Codex. They can as easily bring harm as heal. —Major Frederick’s Modern Guide for Healers

Theories we touch on in this episode:

Fourth Wing Gave Us Venin Offspring

Is This the Cure Violet Is Seeking?

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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:

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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)

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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

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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

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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

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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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

You can find Rachel on Instagram and TikTok @plottwistrach and Deep Trope Podcast @deeptropepodcast and online at https://www.deeptropepodcast.com/. 

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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

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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

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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?

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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

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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

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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

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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 is a natural distrust that must be overcome between infantry cadets and riders. This exists mainly because riders will never trust that infantry has the courage to hold the line when dragons arrive, and infantry will never trust that the dragons won’t eat them. —Major Afendra’s Guide to the Riders Quadrant (Unauthorized Edition)

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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.

Though the chain of command may be consulted, the final say in any academic punishment or repercussion lies with the commandant’s office. —Article Five, Section Seven The Dragon Rider’s Codex

Theories we touch on in this episode:

Panchek Didn’t Turn Venin

MEME: Commandants at BWC

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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.

Sgaeyl watched me kill another cadet for bullying Garrick during Threshing. She says she chose me for my ruthlessness, but I think I just reminded her of my grandfather.

—Recovered Correspondence of Lieutenant Xaden Riorson to Cadet Violet Sorrengail

Theories we touch on in this episode:

Book 4 Prediction: Aaric’s Siblings

Xaden Made Aaric's Signet More Powerful

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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.

Garrick has always been my best friend. His father was my father’s aide, which in a way makes him my Dain, except trustworthy. After Liam, Bodhi was and still is the closest thing I have to a brother, perpetually tagging along a step behind. —Recovered Correspondence of Lieutenant Xaden Riorson to Cadet Violet Sorrengail

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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.

It is not unheard of that a candidate enters the Riders Quadrant having been paid to assassinate a cadet. I’m sorry Mira was targeted but proud to say she dispatched the threat quickly. You have enemies, General. —Official Notice from Commandant Panchek to General Sorrengail

Theories we touch on in this episode:

Panchek’s non venin. Here’s why that matters

General Aetos is Manipulating Everyone

Did Mira become a hero while still a cadet?

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SPOILER WARNING: Fourth Wing, Iron Flame, and Onyx Storm by Rebecca Yarros

In this episode, we are decoding the epigraph from chapter 9 of Iron Flame.

And in the mountains of the Steelridge range, the green dragons of the Uaineloidsig line, known for their keen intellect and rational countenance, offered their ancestral hatching grounds for the good of dragonkind, and the wards of Navarre were woven by the First Six at what is now Basgiath War College. —United Navarre, a Study in Survival by Grato Burnell, Curator of the Scribe Quadrant

Theories we touch on in this episode:

Do the irids live in Hawaii?

Why are there so few black dragons?

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SPOILER WARNING: Fourth Wing, Iron Flame, and Onyx Storm by Rebecca Yarros

In this episode, we are decoding the epigraph from chapter 8 of Iron Flame.

It is one thing to cross the parapet your first year. But watching countless candidates lose their life to it feels a little like dying, too. Don’t watch if you can help it. —Page Eighty-Four, the Book of Brennan

Theories we touch on in this episode:

Mira Failed, Now Violet’s a Rider

The Book of Brennan Saved Violet

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In this episode, we are decoding the epigraph from chapter 7 of Iron Flame.

All tome requests at the Archives of Basgiath must be recorded and filed. Any cadet who fails to do so will be reported for dereliction of duty, as well as punished for the loss of any text they failed to accurately track. —Colonel Daxton’s Guide to Excelling in the Scribe Quadrant

Theories we touch on in this episode:

Garrick Explains Asher’s Death

Violet’s Dark Family Secrets

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SPOILER WARNING: Iron Flame by Rebecca Yarros

In this episode, we are decoding the epigraph from chapter 6 Iron Flame. 

What no one openly says is that while all four quadrants obey the Code of Conduct, a rider’s first responsibility is to the Codex, which often overrules the regulations other quadrants live by. By definition: the riders make their own rules. —Major Afendra’s Guide to the Riders Quadrant (Unauthorized Edition)

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SPOILER WARNING: Iron Flame by Rebecca Yarros

In this episode, we are decoding the epigraph from chapter 5 Iron Flame. 

After three consecutive deaths of prisoners during his interrogations, it is this command’s opinion that Major Burton Varrish should be reassigned from an active wing until further notice. —Missive from Lieutenant Colonel Degrensi, Samara Outpost, to General Melgren

Join us as we explore the deeper themes and hidden meaning of the Iron Flame epigraphs in less than 8 minutes.

Theories touch on in the episode:
General Aetos is Manipulating Everyone

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SPOILER WARNING: Iron Flame by Rebecca Yarros

In this episode, we are decoding the epigraph from chapter 4 Iron Flame. 

As dragons ferociously guard both their young and any information regarding their development, only four facts are known about the Dreamless Sleep. First, it is a critical time of rapid growth and development. Second, the duration varies from breed to breed. Third, as the name suggests, it is dreamless, and fourth, they wake up hungry. —Colonel Kaori’s Field Guide to Dragonkind

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Theories touch on in the episode:
Dreamless Sleep

The Missing Eggs Won’t Work

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SPOILER WARNING: Iron Flame by Rebecca Yarros

In this episode, we are decoding the epigraph from chapter 3 of Iron Flame. 

There is no moment as rewarding, as stirring, as…anticlimactic as a Riders Quadrant Graduation. It’s the only time I’ve ever envied the Infantry Quadrant. Now those cadets know how to hold a ceremony. —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.

Theories touch on in the episode:
Violet, Xaden, and the Marked Ones Shouldn’t Survive

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SPOILER WARNING: Iron Flame by Rebecca Yarros

In this episode, we are decoding the epigraph from chapter 2 Iron Flame. Join us as we explore the deeper themes and hidden meaning of the Iron Flame epigraphs in less than 8 minutes.

Theories touch on in the episode:
Where are all the black dragons? 

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SPOILER WARNING: Iron Flame by Rebecca Yarros

In our first episode of Season 2, we are decoding the epigraph from chapter 1 Iron Flame. 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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SPOILER WARNING: Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros

In our final episode of Season 1, we are re-capping Fourth Wing in 39 sentences–one for each chapter. Whether you want to re-live the highlights or refresh your memory before the release of the next book, everything you need to know is right here in 11 minutes.

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SPOILER WARNING: Fourth Wing, Iron Flame, Onyx Storm by Rebecca Yarros

Today we are joined by Claire from Runing Books (@runingbooks) for a special episode of RCHQ Unmasked! Instead of decoding a single epigraph, we are going to dive into the three Fourth Wing bonus chapters from Xaden’s point of view!

The chapters are available on Rebecca Yarros’s website: https://rebeccayarros.com/bonus-content

SPOILER WARNING: Fourth Wing, Iron Flame, Onyx Storm by Rebecca Yarros

We are revisiting the epigraph from Fourth Wing, Chapter -19 with Romantasy Chaos HQ community member, Hayley!

In response to the Great War, dragons claimed the western lands and gryphons the central ones, abandoning the Barrens and the memory of General Daramor, who nearly destroyed the Continent with his army. Our allies sailed home and we began a period of peace and prosperity as the provinces of Navarre united for the first time behind the safety of our wards, under the protection of the first bonded riders. —Navarre, an Unedited History by Colonel Lewis Markham

You can also check out our original coverage of the Chapter 19 Epigraph: The one where dragons picked the wards   

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SPOILER WARNING: Bloodguard

We’re excited to welcome New York New York Times and international bestselling author of more than 30 novels, Cecy Robson, to the Romantasy Chaos HQ community. 

In this longer, Unmasked episode, we explore themes of immigration and socioeconomic disparities in Bloodguard, Cecy’s award winning writing career (including Xavier’s new goal in life the Comic Con Inkpot Award), and the terrifying creatures Cecy’s mind invents. You can find out more about Cecy and get your hands on Bloodguard at her website, on Instagram, and on TikTok.

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SPOILER WARNING: Fourth Wing, Iron Flame, Onyx Storm by Rebecca Yarros

We are diving into a favorite quote from Fourth Wing, Chapter 19 with Romantasy Chaos HQ community member, Sonya!

I’m alive. I’m alive. I’m alive. I repeat the mantra in my head as Xaden wipes the blood from my dagger on the back of Oren’s tunic. 

“Yes. You’re alive.” Xaden steps over Oren’s body and two others, retrieving my dagger from the fallen woman’s shoulder before reaching my armoire. I don’t even recognize her, and yet she tried to kill me. 

Garrick and Bodhi haul out the first bodies. 

“I didn’t realize I’d said that out loud.”

You can also check out our original coverage of the Chapter 19 Epigraph: The one where dragons picked the wards 

Theories we touch on in this episode

Guide to Bonds in Fourth Wing   

Are Violet and Xaden Mates?

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SPOILER WARNING: Fourth Wing, Iron Flame, Onyx Storm by Rebecca Yarros

Today we are joined by Kate and Rachel (@plottwistrach) from the recently launched Deep Trope Podcast (@deeptropepodcast) in our first RCHQ Unmasked! Instead of decoding a single epigraph, we are going to look at themes of resistance, rebellion and revolution across the Empyrean series, no timer in sight. 

As discussed in the episode, here are some resources for 

Resources:

Books to read in Times of Resistance from The Green Dragon Bookshop

More books to read in Times of Resistance from The Green Dragon Bookshop

So You Want to Talk About Race and Be a Revolution by Ijeoma Oluo

Indivisible

Fighting for Justice & Human Rights for ALL

Mutual Aid Hub

Resources for the People

Home - National Women's Law Center

SPOILER WARNING: Fourth Wing, Iron Flame, Onyx Storm by Rebecca Yarros

We are revisiting the epigraph from Fourth Wing, Chapter 5 with Romantasy Chaos HQ community member, Megan Reeder Hope!

Knowing I am in direct disagreement with General Melgren’s orders, I am officially objecting to the plan set forth in today’s briefing. It is not this general’s opinion that the children of the rebellion’s leaders should be forced to witness their parents’ executions. No child should watch their parent put to death. —The Tyrrish Rebellion, an official brief for King Tauri by General Lilith Sorrengail

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Theories we touch on in this episode:

Venin Offspring

AX Defends: Dain Aetos is Venin Offspring

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Join us as we try something new for people who take Romantasy seriously. In just 360 seconds per episode, we decode the Fourth Wing epigraphs one at a time to find the hidden meanings Rebecca Yarros left for us.

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SPOILER WARNING: Fourth Wing, Iron Flame, Onyx Storm by Rebecca Yarros

We’re diving into the epigraph Fourth Wing Chapter 39, but not like you’ve seen before. To make it a Violet-worthy challenge, we tackle it without prepping and examine its meaning in relation to the whole series, not just the chapter it’s tied to. And because your TBR is longer than a Conscription Day death scroll, we give ourselves just six minutes to blow your mind.

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Theories we touch on in this episode:
Apparently Controversial Fourth Wing Opinions

SPOILER WARNING: Fourth Wing, Iron Flame, Onyx Storm by Rebecca Yarros

We’re diving into the epigraph Fourth Wing Chapter 38, but not like you’ve seen before. To make it a Violet-worthy challenge, we tackle it without prepping and examine its meaning in relation to the whole series, not just the chapter it’s tied to. And because your TBR is longer than a Conscription Day death scroll, we give ourselves just six minutes to blow your mind.

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Theories we touch on in this episode:
Did Rebecca Yarros Tell Us the Cure for Venin

SPOILER WARNING: Fourth Wing, Iron Flame, Onyx Storm by Rebecca Yarros

We’re diving into the epigraph Fourth Wing Chapter 37, but not like you’ve seen before. To make it a Violet-worthy challenge, we tackle it without prepping and examine its meaning in relation to the whole series, not just the chapter it’s tied to. And because your TBR is longer than a Conscription Day death scroll, we give ourselves just six minutes to blow your mind.

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Theories we touch on in this episode:
Vanquishing the Jealous Sibling Created Human’s

SPOILER WARNING: Fourth Wing, Iron Flame, Onyx Storm by Rebecca Yarros

We’re diving into the epigraph Fourth Wing Chapter 36, but not like you’ve seen before. To make it a Violet-worthy challenge, we tackle it without prepping and examine its meaning in relation to the whole series, not just the chapter it’s tied to. And because your TBR is longer than a Conscription Day death scroll, we give ourselves just six minutes to blow your mind.

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Theories we touch on in this episode:
The Fables of the Barren is a Red Herring
Aaric will never be king
Book of Brennan saved Violet

SPOILER WARNING: Fourth Wing, Iron Flame, Onyx Storm by Rebecca Yarros

We’re diving into the epigraph Fourth Wing Chapter 35, but not like you’ve seen before. To make it a Violet-worthy challenge, we tackle it without prepping and examine its meaning in relation to the whole series, not just the chapter it’s tied to. And because your TBR is longer than a Conscription Day death scroll, we give ourselves just six minutes to blow your mind.

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SPOILER WARNING: Fourth Wing, Iron Flame, Onyx Storm by Rebecca Yarros

We’re diving into the epigraph Fourth Wing Chapter 34, but not like you’ve seen before. To make it a Violet-worthy challenge, we tackle it without prepping and examine its meaning in relation to the whole series, not just the chapter it’s tied to. And because your TBR is longer than a Conscription Day death scroll, we give ourselves just six minutes to blow your mind.

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Theories we touch on in this episode:
Rebecca Yarros’s favorite quote changes Fourth Wing

SPOILER WARNING: Fourth Wing, Iron Flame, Onyx Storm by Rebecca Yarros

We’re diving into the epigraph Fourth Wing Chapter 33, but not like you’ve seen before. To make it a Violet-worthy challenge, we tackle it without prepping and examine its meaning in relation to the whole series, not just the chapter it’s tied to. And because your TBR is longer than a Conscription Day death scroll, we give ourselves just six minutes to blow your mind.

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Theories we touch on in this episode:

Basgiath wasn’t meant to be a death factory

Liam lied about both signets

SPOILER WARNING: Fourth Wing, Iron Flame, Onyx Storm by Rebecca Yarros

We’re diving into the epigraph Fourth Wing Chapter 32, but not like you’ve seen before. To make it a Violet-worthy challenge, we tackle it without prepping and examine its meaning in relation to the whole series, not just the chapter it’s tied to. And because your TBR is longer than a Conscription Day death scroll, we give ourselves just six minutes to blow your mind.

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Theories we touch on in this episode:

Melgren helps Xaden as a double agent

Rebecca Yarros’s favorite quote changes Fourth Wing

We’re diving into the epigraph Fourth Wing Chapter 31, but not like you’ve seen before. To make it a Violet-worthy challenge, we tackle it without prepping and examine its meaning in relation to the whole series, not just the chapter it’s tied to. And because your TBR is longer than a Conscription Day death scroll, we give ourselves just six minutes to blow your mind.

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Theories we touch on in this episode:

Melgren is a rebellion asset

SPOILER WARNING: Fourth Wing, Iron Flame, Onyx Storm by Rebecca Yarros

We’re diving into the epigraph Fourth Wing Chapter 30, but not like you’ve seen before. To make it a Violet-worthy challenge, we tackle it without prepping and examine its meaning in relation to the whole series, not just the chapter it’s tied to. And because your TBR is longer than a Conscription Day death scroll, we give ourselves just six minutes to blow your mind.

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Theories we touch on in this episode:

The wedding violating the Codex misses the point

SPOILER WARNING: Fourth Wing, Iron Flame, Onyx Storm by Rebecca Yarros

We’re diving into the epigraph Fourth Wing Chapter 29, but not like you’ve seen before. To make it a Violet-worthy challenge, we tackle it without prepping and examine its meaning in relation to the whole series, not just the chapter it’s tied to. And because your TBR is longer than a Conscription Day death scroll, we give ourselves just six minutes to blow your mind.

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Theories we touch on in this episode:

Basgiath wasn’t meant to be a death factory

SPOILER WARNING: Fourth Wing, Iron Flame, Onyx Storm by Rebecca Yarros

We’re diving into the epigraph Fourth Wing Chapter 28, but not like you’ve seen before. To make it a Violet-worthy challenge, we tackle it without prepping and examine its meaning in relation to the whole series, not just the chapter it’s tied to. And because your TBR is longer than a Conscription Day death scroll, we give ourselves just six minutes to blow your mind.

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Theories we touch on in this episode:

Liam lied about both signets

The book of Brennan saved Violet

SPOILER WARNING: Fourth Wing, Iron Flame, Onyx Storm by Rebecca Yarros

We’re diving into the epigraph Fourth Wing Chapter 27, but not like you’ve seen before. To make it a Violet-worthy challenge, we tackle it without prepping and examine its meaning in relation to the whole series, not just the chapter it’s tied to. And because your TBR is longer than a Conscription Day death scroll, we give ourselves just six minutes to blow your mind.

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Theories we touch on in this episode:

Wine foreshadows Mira’s Fate

SPOILER WARNING: Fourth Wing, Iron Flame, Onyx Storm by Rebecca Yarros

We’re diving into the epigraph Fourth Wing Chapter 26, but not like you’ve seen before. To make it a Violet-worthy challenge, we tackle it without prepping and examine its meaning in relation to the whole series, not just the chapter it’s tied to. And because your TBR is longer than a Conscription Day death scroll, we give ourselves just six minutes to blow your mind.

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Theories we touch on in this episode:

The bond isn’t broken

Guide to Magical Bonds in Fourth Wing

SPOILER WARNING: Fourth Wing, Iron Flame, Onyx Storm by Rebecca Yarros

We’re diving into the epigraph Fourth Wing Chapter 25, but not like you’ve seen before. To make it a Violet-worthy challenge, we tackle it without prepping and examine its meaning in relation to the whole series, not just the chapter it’s tied to. And because your TBR is longer than a Conscription Day death scroll, we give ourselves just six minutes to blow your mind.

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Theories we touch on in this episode:

General Aetos is manipulating everyone

Liam lied about both his signets

SPOILER WARNING: Fourth Wing, Iron Flame, Onyx Storm by Rebecca Yarros

We’re diving into the epigraph Fourth Wing Chapter 24, but not like you’ve seen before. To make it a Violet-worthy challenge, we tackle it without prepping and examine its meaning in relation to the whole series, not just the chapter it’s tied to. And because your TBR is longer than a Conscription Day death scroll, we give ourselves just six minutes to blow your mind.

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Theories we touch on in this episode:

Grandma Niara’s Secret Family

SPOILER WARNING: Fourth Wing, Iron Flame, Onyx Storm by Rebecca Yarros

We’re diving into the epigraph Fourth Wing Chapter 23, but not like you’ve seen before. To make it a Violet-worthy challenge, we tackle it without prepping and examine its meaning in relation to the whole series, not just the chapter it’s tied to. And because your TBR is longer than a Conscription Day death scroll, we give ourselves just six minutes to blow your mind.

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Theories we touch on in this episode:

Melgren is why Violet is a rider

Basgiath wasn’t meant to be a death factory

SPOILER WARNING: Fourth Wing, Iron Flame, Onyx Storm by Rebecca Yarros

We’re diving into the epigraph Fourth Wing Chapter 22, but not like you’ve seen before. To make it a Violet-worthy challenge, we tackle it without prepping and examine its meaning in relation to the whole series, not just the chapter it’s tied to. And because your TBR is longer than a Conscription Day death scroll, we give ourselves just six minutes to blow your mind.

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Theories we touch on in this episode:

Xaden Didn’t Turn for Love

SPOILER WARNING: Fourth Wing, Iron Flame, Onyx Storm by Rebecca Yarros

We’re diving into the epigraph Fourth Wing chapter 20, but not like you’ve seen before. To make it a Violet-worthy challenge, we tackle it without prepping and examine its meaning in relation to the whole series, not just the chapter it’s tied to. And because your TBR is longer than a Conscription Day death scroll, we give ourselves just six minutes to blow your mind.

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Theories we touch on in this episode:

Basgiath makes Venin more powerful 

SPOILER WARNING: Fourth Wing, Iron Flame, Onyx Storm by Rebecca Yarros

We’re diving into the epigraph Fourth Wing chapter 20, but not like you’ve seen before. To make it a Violet-worthy challenge, we tackle it without prepping and examine its meaning in relation to the whole series, not just the chapter it’s tied to. And because your TBR is longer than a Conscription Day death scroll, we give ourselves just six minutes to blow your mind.

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Theories we touch on in this episode:
Why Tairn really executed Amber Mavis

SPOILER WARNING: Fourth Wing, Iron Flame, Onyx Storm by Rebecca Yarros

We’re diving into the epigraph Fourth Wing chapter 19, but not like you’ve seen before. To make it a Violet-worthy challenge, we tackle it without prepping and examine its meaning in relation to the whole series, not just the chapter it’s tied to. And because your TBR is longer than a Conscription Day death scroll, we give ourselves just six minutes to blow your mind.

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Theories we touch on in this episode:

Who is the big bad?

SPOILER WARNING: Fourth Wing, Iron Flame, Onyx Storm by Rebecca Yarros

We’re diving into the epigraph Fourth Wing chapter 18, but not like you’ve seen before. To make it a Violet-worthy challenge, we tackle it without prepping and examine its meaning in relation to the whole series, not just the chapter it’s tied to. And because your TBR is longer than a Conscription Day death scroll, we give ourselves just six minutes to blow your mind.

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Theories we touch on in this episode:

Xaden and Violet are not blessed by Dunne

SPOILER WARNING: Fourth Wing, Iron Flame, Onyx Storm by Rebecca Yarros

We’re diving into the epigraph Fourth Wing chapter 17, but not like you’ve seen before. To make it a Violet-worthy challenge, we tackle it without prepping and examine its meaning in relation to the whole series, not just the chapter it’s tied to. And because your TBR is longer than a Conscription Day death scroll, we give ourselves just six minutes to blow your mind.

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Theories we touch on in this episode:

How Violet’s signet will grow

SPOILER WARNING: Fourth Wing, Iron Flame, Onyx Storm by Rebecca Yarros

We’re diving into the epigraph Fourth Wing chapter 16, but not like you’ve seen before. To make it a Violet-worthy challenge, we tackle it without prepping and examine its meaning in relation to the whole series, not just the chapter it’s tied to. And because your TBR is longer than a Conscription Day death scroll, we give ourselves just six minutes to blow your mind.

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Theories we touch on in this episode:

Did RY Confirm Tairn and Sgaeyl’s bond

SPOILER WARNING: Fourth Wing, Iron Flame, Onyx Storm by Rebecca Yarros

We’re diving into the epigraph Fourth Wing chapter 15, but not like you’ve seen before. To make it a Violet-worthy challenge, we tackle it without prepping and examine its meaning in relation to the whole series, not just the chapter it’s tied to. And because your TBR is longer than a Conscription Day death scroll, we give ourselves just six minutes to blow your mind.

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A Guide to Magical Bonds in Fourth Wing

SPOILER WARNING: Fourth Wing, Iron Flame, Onyx Storm by Rebecca Yarros

We’re diving into the epigraph Fourth Wing chapter 14, but not like you’ve seen before. To make it a Violet-worthy challenge, we tackle it without prepping and examine its meaning in relation to the whole series, not just the chapter it’s tied to. And because your TBR is longer than a Conscription Day death scroll, we give ourselves just six minutes to blow your mind.

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Theories we touch on in this episode:

Why dragons help venin

SPOILER WARNING: Fourth Wing, Iron Flame, Onyx Storm by Rebecca Yarros

We’re diving into the epigraph Fourth Wing chapter 13, but not like you’ve seen before. To make it a Violet-worthy challenge, we tackle it without prepping and examine its meaning in relation to the whole series, not just the chapter it’s tied to. And because your TBR is longer than a Conscription Day death scroll, we give ourselves just six minutes to blow your mind.

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Theories we touch on in this episode:

What kind of Dragon would you bond at Threshing?

SPOILER WARNING: Fourth Wing, Iron Flame, Onyx Storm by Rebecca Yarros

We’re diving into the epigraph Fourth Wing chapter 12, but not like you’ve seen before. To make it a Violet-worthy challenge, we tackle it without prepping and examine its meaning in relation to the whole series, not just the chapter it’s tied to. And because your TBR is longer than a Conscription Day death scroll, we give ourselves just six minutes to blow your mind.

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Theories we touch on in this episode:

Violet and Ridoc watched them get torched

SPOILER WARNING: Fourth Wing, Iron Flame, Onyx Storm by Rebecca Yarros

We’re diving into the epigraph Fourth Wing chapter 11, but not like you’ve seen before. To make it a Violet-worthy challenge, we tackle it without prepping and examine its meaning in relation to the whole series, not just the chapter it’s tied to. And because your TBR is longer than a Conscription Day death scroll, we give ourselves just six minutes to blow your mind.

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Theories we touch on in this episode:

Did Violet find a cure?

SPOILER WARNING: Fourth Wing, Iron Flame, Onyx Storm by Rebecca Yarros

We’re diving into the epigraph Fourth Wing chapter 10, but not like you’ve seen before. To make it a Violet-worthy challenge, we tackle it without prepping and examine its meaning in relation to the whole series, not just the chapter it’s tied to. And because your TBR is longer than a Conscription Day death scroll, we give ourselves just six minutes to blow your mind.

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Theories we touch on in this episode:

Tairn Didn’t Respect Violet’s Trauma Bond

SPOILER WARNING: Fourth Wing, Iron Flame, Onyx Storm by Rebecca Yarros

We’re diving into the epigraph Fourth Wing chapter 9, but not like you’ve seen before. To make it a Violet-worthy challenge, we tackle it without prepping and examine its meaning in relation to the whole series, not just the chapter it’s tied to. And because your TBR is longer than a Conscription Day death scroll, we give ourselves just six minutes to blow your mind.

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Theories we touch on in this episode:

Violet’s attitude

SPOILER WARNING: Fourth Wing, Iron Flame, Onyx Storm by Rebecca Yarros

We’re diving into the epigraph Fourth Wing chapter 8, but not like you’ve seen before. To make it a Violet-worthy challenge, we tackle it without prepping and examine its meaning in relation to the whole series, not just the chapter it’s tied to. And because your TBR is longer than a Conscription Day death scroll, we give ourselves just six minutes to blow your mind.

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Theories we touch on in this episode:

Aaric, Jesinia and Melgren are connected

SPOILER WARNING: Fourth Wing, Iron Flame, Onyx Storm by Rebecca Yarros

We’re diving into the epigraph Fourth Wing chapter 7, but not like you’ve seen before. To make it a Violet-worthy challenge, we tackle it without prepping and examine its meaning in relation to the whole series, not just the chapter it’s tied to. And because your TBR is longer than a Conscription Day death scroll, we give ourselves just six minutes to blow your mind.

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Theories we touch on in this episode:

Violet and Xaden prove Melgren in lying

Xaden is wrong about the rebellion relics

SPOILER WARNING: Fourth Wing, Iron Flame, Onyx Storm by Rebecca Yarros

We’re diving into the epigraph Fourth Wing chapter 6, but not like you’ve seen before. To make it a Violet-worthy challenge, we tackle it without prepping and examine its meaning in relation to the whole series, not just the chapter it’s tied to. And because your TBR is longer than a Conscription Day death scroll, we give ourselves just six minutes to blow your mind.

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Theories we touch on in this episode:

Venin cure

Violet doesn’t know Brennan’s wyvern secret

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Theories we touch on in this episode:

Megan and Codagh are rebellion assets

Lilith foresaw her own death

Xaden is bonded to two dragons

SPOILER WARNING: Fourth Wing, Iron Flame, Onyx Storm by Rebecca Yarros

We’re diving into the epigraph Fourth Wing chapter 4, but not like you’ve seen before. To make it a Violet-worthy challenge, we tackle it without prepping and examine its meaning in relation to the whole series, not just the chapter it’s tied to. And because your TBR is longer than a Conscription Day death scroll, we give ourselves just six minutes to blow your mind.

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Theories we touch on in this episode:

Violet and Ridoc watched them get torched

SPOILER WARNING: Fourth Wing, Iron Flame, Onyx Storm by Rebecca Yarros

We’re diving into the epigraph Fourth Wing chapter 3, but not like you’ve seen before. To make it a Violet-worthy challenge, we tackle it without prepping and examine its meaning in relation to the whole series, not just the chapter it’s tied to. And because your TBR is longer than a Conscription Day death scroll, we give ourselves just six minutes to blow your mind.

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Theories we touch on in this episode:

Tairn and Seagyl’s bond isn’t broken

SPOILER WARNING: Fourth Wing, Iron Flame, Onyx Storm by Rebecca Yarros

We’re diving into the epigraph Fourth Wing chapter 2, but not like you’ve seen before. To make it a Violet-worthy challenge, we tackle it without prepping and examine its meaning in relation to the whole series, not just the chapter it’s tied to. And because your TBR is longer than a Conscription Day death scroll, we give ourselves just six minutes to blow your mind.

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Theories we touch on in this episode:

How Violet’s Signet Will Grow

Professor Devara will save Violet

SPOILER WARNING: Fourth Wing, Iron Flame, Onyx Storm by Rebecca Yarros

We’re diving into the epigraph Fourth Wing chapter 1, but not like you’ve seen before. To make it a Violet-worthy challenge, we tackle it without prepping and examine its meaning in relation to the whole series, not just the chapter it’s tied to. And because your TBR is longer than a Conscription Day death scroll, we give ourselves just six minutes to blow your mind.

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Theories we touch on in this episode:

Jack foreshadows Xaden’s Fate