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Join squadmates Hannah, Kinsey, and Karly as they dive deep into their top theories for Onyx Storm! In PART 2 of this highly-anticipated series, the trio not only shares their predictions and unanswered questions from Rebecca Yarros’ Empyrean universe but also breaks them down and explores the fascinating possibilities behind each one! This spoiler-packed episode takes a deep dive into characters, signets, secret motives, and mind-blowing ideas that could shape the rest of the series. All episodes include spoilers for the entirety of Fourth Wing and Iron Flame Here’s what theory topics they’re breaking down this episode: 🔥 Prince Halden 🔥 Prince Aaric 🔥 The Isle Kingdoms 🔥 Andarna and Violet’s Prophecy 🔥 Violet’s first signet & highly speculated second signet   00:00 Intro 02:49 Halden: Violet’s Ex?? 13:52 Aaric’s Signet 16:02 What’s going on in The Isle Kingdoms? 22:26  Andarna & Violet’s Potential Prophecy 37:05 Violet: Silver Hair Possibilities 46:29 Violet: “Pure Power” First Signet Potential 52:07 Violet: Second Signet Predictions   Want more? Check out our Season 1: Fourth Wing Deep Dive Through The Lens of Iron Flame, and our current Season 2: Onyx Storm Prep, here on Dear Fantasy Reader Podcast!   SUPPORT US ON PATREON: http://patreon.com/dearfantasyreaderpodcast   JOIN OUR DISCORD: https://discord.gg/9pcd3jBTVK     ARCHIVES:   PREORDER ONYX STORM - https://amzn.to/40I2R6D     Follow along: Instagram: @dearfantasyreaderpod TikTok: @dearfantasyreaderpod YouTube: @dearfantasyreaderpod     Threads: @dearfantasyreaderpod     Email us your favorite Empyrean theories & insights: [email protected]     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 Tuesdays!

Join squadmates Hannah, Kinsey, and Karly as they dive deep into their top theories for Onyx Storm! In PART 1 of this highly-anticipated series, the trio not only shares their predictions and unanswered questions from Rebecca Yarros’ Empyrean universe but also breaks them down and explores the fascinating possibilities behind each one! This spoiler-packed episode takes a deep dive into characters, signets, secret motives, and mind-blowing ideas that could shape the rest of the series.   **All episodes include spoilers for the entirety of Fourth Wing and Iron Flame**   Here’s what they’re breaking down this week: 🔥 Sawyer: Could his metallurgist powers lead to a bionic leg? 🔥 Dain: Redemption arc & soul-damaging signet secrets 🔥 Jesinia: Can she be trusted? 🔥 Brennan & Naolin: Were they lovers, and what is Brennan really hiding? 🔥 Jack: Feathertail connections and a potential “redemption” arc? 🔥 Papa Sorrengail: How he died, his name, what he was researching—& who killed him? 🔥 Dragons: From decaying breath to secret motives, are they truly the heroes?   From bold predictions to jaw-dropping revelations, this episode is packed with deep analysis and epic debates as we uncover what could be coming in Onyx Storm and the series beyond.   But that’s not all! In PART 2, they'll tackle theories about Halden, Aaric, the Isle Kingdoms, Andarna & Violet’s prophecy, and Violet’s first signet & highly speculated second signet, while PART 3 they'll dive into Lillith’s journal, Garrick, Bodhi, the Gods, Venin, Marked Ones’ second signets, Xaden’s multiple signets (and a possible third!), the meaning behind Onyx Storm, Vi/Xaden relationship predictions, and rapid-fire theories based solely on vibes.   00:00 Introduction to the Empyrean Series 01:41 Theories on Sawyer's Future 04:16 Dain's Redemption Arc 12:36 Jesinia: Trust or Betrayal? 23:07 Brennan and Naolin's Relationship: Lovers? Venin? 34:44 Brennan’s Rune 46:42 The Potential Power of Runes and Their Implications 51:30 Jack's Hidden Motivations and Family Ties 01:02:41 The Mystery of Papa Sorrengail 01:23:08 Motivations of Dragonkind 01:26:25 The Fate of Dragons and Their Riders     Want more? Check out our Season 1: Fourth Wing Deep Dive Through The Lens of Iron Flame, and our current Season 2: Onyx Storm Prep, here on Dear Fantasy Reader Podcast! SUPPORT US ON PATREON: http://patreon.com/dearfantasyreaderpodcast     JOIN OUR DISCORD: https://discord.gg/9pcd3jBTVK     ARCHIVES:   PREORDER ONYX STORM - https://amzn.to/40I2R6D     Follow along: Instagram: @dearfantasyreaderpod TikTok: @dearfantasyreaderpod YouTube: @dearfantasyreaderpod Threads: @dearfantasyreaderpod     Email us your favorite Empyrean theories & insights: [email protected]     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 Tuesdays!

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*   WANT THE ULTIMATE RESOURCE? Head to our Patreon for a fully organized 17-page PDF featuring all the quotes and links discussed in this episode!    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     Want more? Check out our Season 1: Fourth Wing Deep Dive Through The Lens of Iron Flame, and our current Season 2: Onyx Storm Prep, here on Dear Fantasy Reader Podcast! Here soon we will be taking flight into Season 3: Onyx Storm Chapters-by-Chapters Deep Dive!     SUPPORT US ON PATREON: http://patreon.com/dearfantasyreaderpodcast   JOIN OUR DISCORD: https://discord.gg/9pcd3jBTVK     ARCHIVES: (Full PDF of all QUOTES AND LINKS AVAILABLE ON OUR PATREON!)   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     FOLLOW ALONG: Instagram: @dearfantasyreaderpod TikTok: @dearfantasyreaderpod YouTube: @dearfantasyreaderpod Threads: @dearfantasyreaderpod     Email us your favorite Empyrean theories & insights: [email protected]     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 Tuesdays!

Join your fellow squadmates Hannah, Kinsey, and Karly as they dive deep into the hints, clues, and breadcrumbs Rebecca Yarros has dropped about Onyx Storm across interviews, panels, Q&As, & social media!   From gut-wrenching revelations about Xaden and Sgaeyl's bond to Violet’s Reputation-era transformation, Hannah, Kinsey, and Karly unpack every detail—citations in hand—so you don’t have to. We’ve done the heavy lifting, combing through hours of Rebecca Yarros content, curating every important quote, insight, and theory to prepare you for the emotional storm ahead.   If you're bracing for Onyx Storm, this is your ultimate guide!   *All episodes include spoilers for the entirety of Fourth Wing and Iron Flame*   WANT THE ULTIMATE RESOURCE? Head to our Patreon for a fully organized 17-page PDF featuring all the quotes and links discussed in this episode!   00:00 Intro 02:05 Empyrean Series Overview 09:34 Vibes of Onyx Storm 03:33 Onyx Storm as Taylor Swift Songs 13:31 Onyx Storm General Setup 22:55 Xaden & Violet’s Dynamic 26:32 Xaden & Sgaeyl’s Dynamic 35:20 Xaden’s Second Signet 38:50 Xaden’s Heritage 42:20 Xaden POVs 44:25 Violet’s State of Mind     Want more? Check out our Season 1: Fourth Wing Deep Dive Through The Lens of Iron Flame, and our current Season 2: Onyx Storm Prep, here on Dear Fantasy Reader Podcast! Here soon we will be taking flight into Season 3: Onyx Storm Chapters-by-Chapters Deep Dive!   SUPPORT US ON PATREON: http://patreon.com/dearfantasyreaderpodcast   JOIN OUR DISCORD: https://discord.gg/9pcd3jBTVK     ARCHIVES:  (Full PDF of all QUOTES AND LINKS AVAILABLE ON OUR PATREON!)   PREORDER ONYX STORM - https://amzn.to/40I2R6D   Rebecca Yarros TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTYGhnCNy/   Rebecca Yarros’ Flygirls Group Facebook link - https://www.facebook.com/groups/RebeccaYarrosFlygirls   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 @distinct-frame_ - https://www.reddit.com/r/fourthwing/comments/1dpqcxi/rebecca_yarros_brisbane_discussion/   Rebecca Yarros Melbourne Q&A: FILM CREDIT Romantasy Readers Podcast - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8FrFupBTVgY   ‘Christopher Paolini and Rebecca Yarros discuss MURTAGH and IRON FLAME’ - https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=HiJEvAqziec   National Book Festival ‘Rebecca Yarros: 'Romantasy' Novels’ - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eMQEXGZ0Y-g   Rebecca Yarros Panel at Emerald City Comic Con 2024 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v0yTEZBtpVQ   Rebecca Yarros Author Talk in Columbus Ohio - https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=Mu7LVjUhU_8   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   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   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 Oxford Q&A: CREDIT @addiesbookshelf - ttps://www.tiktok.com/@addiessbookshelf/video/7419085562667207969?_t=8sSjoFppiaB&_r=1   ‘Entertainment Weekly: Author Rebecca Yarros on 'Iron Flame,' 'Fourth Wing' and The Empyrean Series’ - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S_Lm56IVaNw     FOLLOW ALONG: Instagram: @dearfantasyreaderpod TikTok: @dearfantasyreaderpod YouTube: @dearfantasyreaderpod Threads: @dearfantasyreaderpod     Email us your favorite Empyrean theories & insights: [email protected]     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 Tuesdays!