Dear Fantasy Reader Ep. 7 Fourth Wing Deep Dive: Ch. 13-16 + Xaden’s POV Bonus Chapter 16 | Easter Eggs, Theories & Key Moments
Join your fellow squad mates, Hannah and Karen, as they dive into chapters 13-16 + 16 Xaden’s POV of Fourth Wing, re-experiencing the story through the lens of Iron Flame!
Hannah and Karen begin with a ‘Scribe Report’ (chapter summary) before diving into the discussion and analysis section on key moments, featuring transformative insights from Rebecca Yarros’ Q&As and Iron Flame. They then visit the Scribe Quadrant for an Epigraph Analysis before heading to the Healer’s Quadrant for a temperature check on the characters, favorite moments, and standout quotes. Finally, they take flight, exploring foreshadowing, theories, and overarching questions on all things Empyrean!
*All episodes include spoilers for the entirety of Fourth Wing and Iron Flame*
00:00 Intro
04:31 Scribe Report (Chapter summary)
09:34 Discussion & Analysis
01:52:57 Scribe Quadrant: Epigraph Analysis
01:59:25 Healer’s Quadrant Temp Check
02:04:21 Favorite Moments & Quotes
02:07:09 Foreshadowing & Theories
02:32:13 Overarching Questions
**Please note that ads may affect the timestamps by a few minutes**
Want more from Dear Fantasy Reader?
The DFRP chapters so far:
• Season 1: Fourth Wing Deep Dive Through the Lens of Iron Flame
• Season 2: Onyx Storm Prep
• Season 3: Onyx Storm Deep Dive
• Season 4: Dear Fantasy Author — our ongoing author interview series featuring your favorite romantasy writers!
• Follow us on Instagram @dearfantasyreaderpod to see who we’re interviewing next!
• Season 5: The Overflowing TBR — our ongoing collection of bonus book chats, reactions, wild theories, and anything that doesn’t fit into a formal season but absolutely deserve their moment.
• & MORE TO COME!
Visit the Dear Fantasy Reader website for more info: https://www.dearfantasyreader.com
DEAR FANTASY READER POD MERCH: https://dear-fantasy-reader-podcast.printify.me/
SUPPORT US ON PATREON—AD-FREE & FULL VIDEO EPISODES & MORE: http://patreon.com/dearfantasyreaderpodcast
JOIN OUR DISCORD: https://discord.gg/9pcd3jBTVK
ARCHIVES:
NEW PAPERBACK EDITION: Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros W/ NEW XADEN POV- https://amzn.to/4cQdjvr
Rebecca Yarros LONDON Q&A: Xaden Mind Reading Clip - https://www.tiktok.com/@enchantamor/video/7409379631368899872?_r=1&_t=8pMd3CWIr4l
Rebecca Yarros LONDON Q&A @thelibraryofsophie PART 1 - https://www.tiktok.com/@thelibraryofsophie/video/7409383225719524651
Rebecca Yarros LONDON Q&A @thelibraryofsophie PART 2 -
https://www.tiktok.com/@thelibraryofsophie/video/7409355560664976683
Rebecca Yarros LONDON Q&A @thelibraryofsophie PART 3 -
https://www.tiktok.com/@thelibraryofsophie/video/7409383225719524651
Rebecca Yarros LONDON Q&A @thelibraryofsophie PART 4 - https://www.tiktok.com/@thelibraryofsophie/video/7410385396829408542?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc&web_id=7390228916935656991
Hearing the Unheard II: Lost in Translation – Fantasy’s Gaelic Mirage by Jess Flack - https://www.thecambridgelanguagecollective.com/current-affairs/hearing-the-unheard-ii-lost-in-translation-fantasys-gaelic-miragenbsp#:~:text=Yarros received the heaviest criticism,which is spoken in Ireland.
THRESHING: The Empyrean Wiki - https://the-empyrean-series.fandom.com/wiki/Threshing
Xaden POV Fourth Wing Fanfic by belle_beebee - https://archiveofourown.org/works/48857872?view_full_work=true
ANDARNA 3D PRINTED (SOLD OUT): LINK TO ETSY SHOP - https://www.etsy.com/shop/FullMoonDragons
Rebecca Yarros Sydney Panel: Tumblr post by skyfallscotland - https://www.tumblr.com/skyfallscotland/753990864857120768/ok-so-rebecca-did-a-one-hour-panel-today-in-sydney
Rebecca Yarros Sydney Panel: Reddit post by mamasuebs - https://www.reddit.com/r/fourthwing/comments/1dmo02p/rebecca_yarros_panel_summary/
Entertainment Weekly: Author Rebecca Yarros on 'Iron Flame,' 'Fourth Wing' and The Empyrean Series - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S_Lm56IVaNw
FAVORITE TAIRN FANART
art_bymelanie on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/p/Cv2dmT2MKQm/?img_index=1
artworks_by_rokii on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/p/Csv5LFvLirl/
buy.the.books on Instagram - ****https://www.instagram.com/p/Cy59pX3utrX/
(That looks like ankles AND elbows- right??)
FAVORITE ANDARNA FANART
art_bymelanie on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/p/CyayIRDIUPZ/
FAVORITE SGAEYL FANART
artworks_by_rokii on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/p/CtRTz9ort0e/
Xaden, Violet & Dragons FANART
by artworks_by_rokii on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/p/C9HutiBRpYJ/?img_index=1
Follow along:
Instagram: @dearfantasyreaderpod
TikTok: @dearfantasyreaderpod
YouTube: @dearfantasyreaderpod
Threads: @dearfantasyreaderpod
Email us your favorite Empyrean theories & insights: dearfantasyreaderpod@gmail.com
Visit the Dear Fantasy Reader website: www.dearfantasyreader.com
Don't forget to share this podcast with all of your Empyrean friends!
New episodes on Thursdays (available a day early on Patreon)!