Dear Fantasy Reader Ep. 5 Hints and Clues Rebecca Yarros Has Dropped About Onyx Storm: PART 2
Join squadmates Hannah, Kinsey, and Karly as they continue their deep dive into the hints, clues, and breadcrumbs Rebecca Yarros has dropped about Onyx Storm across interviews, panels, Q&As, & social media!
In this second part, they tackle everything from dragon society secrets and Andarna’s mysterious origins to tantalizing hints about Violet’s silver hair, her elusive second signet, and specific scenes including the final scene that Rebecca has been teasing since Fourth Wing.
They’ve combed through hours of interviews, panels, Q&As, & social media posts to curate the most important details so you don’t have to. Get ready for chaotic theories, deep analysis, and the occasional emotional spiral—it’s all here!
*All episodes include spoilers for the entirety of Fourth Wing and Iron Flame*
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00:00 Intro
00:44 Dragon Culture
09:04 Andarna’s 7th Den
20:33 Papa Sorrengail’s Research
22:18 Venin
29:53 Jack Barlowe
39:09 Dain
40:02 Xaden’s Mom
40:45 Garrick’s Signet
43:02 Prince Halden & Prince Cam/Aaric
46:32 Violet’s Silver Hair
49:39 Violet’s Second Signet
54:40 New Signets
58:00 Specific Scenes
01:03:02 Last Scene
01:10:26 Characters We May Lose
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PREORDER ONYX STORM - https://amzn.to/40I2R6D
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
Brisbane Writer’s Festival Instagram Fan Notes: CREDIT @britt.in.bookland - https://www.instagram.com/p/C8t0i4Ky2KY/?igsh=MWo1a2ZnaDBsNHBzOQ%3D%3D
Brisbane Writer’s Festival Reddit Fan Notes: CREDIT to @distinct-frame_ - https://www.reddit.com/r/fourthwing/comments/1dpqcxi/rebecca_yarros_brisbane_discussion/
‘Christopher Paolini and Rebecca Yarros discuss MURTAGH and IRON FLAME’ - https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=HiJEvAqziec
Rebecca Yarros Melbourne Q&A: FILM CREDIT Romantasy Readers Podcast - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8FrFupBTVgY
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
‘Entertainment Weekly: Author Rebecca Yarros on 'Iron Flame,' 'Fourth Wing' and The Empyrean Series’ - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S_Lm56IVaNw
Rebecca Yarros Author Talk in Columbus Ohio - https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=Mu7LVjUhU_8
Rebecca Yarros Panel at Emerald City Comic Con 2024 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v0yTEZBtpVQ
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 Monday Night Audio: CREDIT Reddit user @skyfallscotland - https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/zx3i48gozoqf7q3e0hvmi/ANy8Evf9Us--TpxjZNEeIiA?e=3&preview=RY+Panel+Sydney+Monday.mp3&rlkey=f1h0qoxdcek7rnutmuuspoe7z&st=shl6ukwy&dl=0
Rebecca Yarros Sydney Panel Saturday Night Audio: CREDIT Reddit user @skyfallscotland - https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/zx3i48gozoqf7q3e0hvmi/ANy8Evf9Us--TpxjZNEeIiA?e=3&preview=RY+Panel+Sydney+Saturday.mp3&rlkey=f1h0qoxdcek7rnutmuuspoe7z&st=kcmo5iw9&dl=0
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