Dragons in the Details: A Crescent City & Maasverse Deep Dive Podcast

Crescent City: Theia and Fionn Deep Dive

Join your favorite Maasverse mystery solvers Abby and Ronnie as they dive into the first and only royal line of Prythian — Theia and Fionn! Why didn't Theia call on Hel in the final battle against the Asteri? How was Fionn able to choose his own heir? Why couldn’t Theia just kill Fionn the old fashioned way? And what would it have taken to defeat the Daglan on Prythian? Find out all that - and more - in this week's deep dive NOTE ON SPOILERS: This episode will have spoilers for both ACOTAR and Crescent City. If you have not read every book in both the A Court of Thorns and Roses and Crescent City series, beware! We will also have a section at the end for full Maasverse spoilers, including Throne of Glass - but we will include a spoiler warning in the episode for that! CHAPTERS: 00:29 Off Campus Today, Off Campus Tomorrow, Off Campus Forever 05:17 Episode Overview: Theia and Fionn Deep Dive! 08:17 Fun Question: What apps would Theia and Fionn use? 11:01 COSMs 20:08 What Really Went Down with Theia and Hel? 28:01 The Complexity of Trust in Relationships 34:14 Why Couldn't Theia Just Kill Fionn? 50:03 Why Didn't Fionn Want to Hand Power Over to Theia? 55:40 How Could Fionn Wield Both Truth Teller and the Starsword at the Same Time? 59:16 The Connection Between Thea and the Blades 01:08:31 What did Theia do to Make Things Right? 01:15:47 How were the Daglan Defeated on Prythian? 01:31:10 Throne of Glass Spoilers and Connections 01:33:44 Pre-Cog Corner! ABOUT THIS EPISODE: Dragons in the Details is the podcast that helps YOU better understand your favorite books. We never recap chapters—we find new insights, make new connections, and give you those WOW moments you love. WARNING: This episode contains spoilers for the entire ACOTAR series. The "Maasverse" section contains spoilers for Throne of Glass and Crescent City. SUPPORT US ON BOOKSHOP: https://bookshop.org/shop/dragonsinthedetails [https://bookshop.org/shop/dragonsinthedetails] JOIN THE DISCUSSION: 👉 SUBSCRIBE for weekly deep dives!  • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dragonsinthedetailspod [https://www.instagram.com/dragonsinthedetailspod]  • TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dragonsinthedetailspod [https://www.tiktok.com/@dragonsinthedetailspod]  • Discord: https://discord.com/invite/k3yxN27wSe [https://discord.com/invite/k3yxN27wSe] LISTEN ON THE GO:  • Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1poCLjVuqgstcgSC90SEId [https://open.spotify.com/show/1poCLjVuqgstcgSC90SEId]  • Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dragons-in-the-details-a-romantasy-deep-dive-podcast/id1801047018 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dragons-in-the-details-a-romantasy-deep-dive-podcast/id1801047018]

Crescent City: Vesperus Deep Dive

Join your favorite book detectives Abby and Ronnie as they dive into Abby’s personal Roman Empire, the Evening Star herself, the last remaining Asteri on Prythian - Vesperus! What was Vesperus up to on the Prison Island, and why was she trying to hide it from the other Asteri? Why did Theia bury her in a crystal sarcophagus? How come Vesperus can touch Ataraxia and not the starsword? And the question on everyone’s minds - why does she bleed black? Find out all that (and more) in this week’s episode - Crescent City: Vesperus Deep Dive! NOTE ON SPOILERS: This episode will have spoilers for both ACOTAR and Crescent City. If you have not read every book in both the A Court of Thorns and Roses and Crescent City series, beware! We will also have a section at the end for full Maasverse spoilers, including Throne of Glass - but we will include a spoiler warning in the episode for that! CHAPTERS: 00:30 Welcome Back to Iced Matcha Season 05:04 Convince me to Read: Direbound vs. Moonfall  16:24 Fun Question: What’s Most Important to us When We Read? 22:36  COSMs 30:23 What are Vesperus's Powers? 44:25 Why is Vesperus in a Crystal Sarcophagus? 59:48 Why can Vesperus touch Ataraxia but not the Starsword? 01:19:45 What was Vesperus up to on the Island? 01:28:53 Is Vesperus Really Dead? 01:36:28 Maasverse Section - Is Vesperus really an Asteri? 01:54:14 Pre-cog: Dragons! The Eye of Elena! Oh my! ABOUT THIS EPISODE: Dragons in the Details is the podcast that helps YOU better understand your favorite books. We never recap chapters—we find new insights, make new connections, and give you those WOW moments you love. WARNING: This episode contains spoilers for the entire ACOTAR series. The "Maasverse" section contains spoilers for Throne of Glass and Crescent City. JOIN THE DISCUSSION: 👉 SUBSCRIBE for weekly deep dives!  • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dragonsinthedetailspod [https://www.instagram.com/dragonsinthedetailspod]  • TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dragonsinthedetailspod [https://www.tiktok.com/@dragonsinthedetailspod]  • Discord: https://discord.com/invite/k3yxN27wSe [https://discord.com/invite/k3yxN27wSe] LISTEN ON THE GO:  • Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1poCLjVuqgstcgSC90SEId [https://open.spotify.com/show/1poCLjVuqgstcgSC90SEId]  • Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dragons-in-the-details-a-romantasy-deep-dive-podcast/id1801047018 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dragons-in-the-details-a-romantasy-deep-dive-podcast/id1801047018]

Crescent City: Apollion and Thanatos Deep Dive

Join your favorite plot P.I.s Abby and Ronnie as they ponder what exactly is up with the Princes of the Pit and the Ravine. What were Apollion and Thanatos actually trying to achieve in Crescent City? Why is Thanatos all bark no bite? What exactly went down at the Astronomer’s? Why do Silene and Helena mysteriously have Apollion’s power? And of course - who the Hel is Lord Thanatos’s daughter? Find out all that (and more) in this week’s episode - Crescent City: Apollion and Thanatos Deep Dive! NOTE ON SPOILERS: This episode will have spoilers for both ACOTAR and Crescent City. If you have not read every book in both the A Court of Thorns and Roses and Crescent City series, beware! We will also have a section at the end for full Maasverse spoilers, including Throne of Glass - but we will include a spoiler warning in the episode for that! CHAPTERS: 00:31 Ronnie is Amazing, Abby has Thoughts 11:36 Episode Overview: Apollion & Thanatos Deep Dive 14:53 Fun Question: Choose Your Prince of Hel 17:04 COSMs 26:12 What are Apollion's Powers? 44:43 What are Apollion's Actual Goals? 58:57 What are Thanatos's Powers? 01:06:34 How did Thanatos put out Bryce's Starlight from Hel? 01:16:45 Is Lord Thanatos, Thanatos? 01:24:17 Who is Lord Thanatos’s Daughter? 01:32:36 Are the Princes of Hel Good? 01:38:51 Throne of Glass: What the Hel is going on here? 01:48:08 Pre-Cog Corner ABOUT THIS EPISODE: Dragons in the Details is the podcast that helps YOU better understand your favorite books. We never recap chapters—we find new insights, make new connections, and give you those WOW moments you love. WARNING: This episode contains spoilers for the entire ACOTAR series. The "Maasverse" section contains spoilers for Throne of Glass and Crescent City. JOIN THE DISCUSSION: 👉 SUBSCRIBE for weekly deep dives!  • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dragonsinthedetailspod [https://www.instagram.com/dragonsinthedetailspod]  • TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dragonsinthedetailspod [https://www.tiktok.com/@dragonsinthedetailspod]  • Discord: https://discord.com/invite/k3yxN27wSe [https://discord.com/invite/k3yxN27wSe] LISTEN ON THE GO:  • Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1poCLjVuqgstcgSC90SEId [https://open.spotify.com/show/1poCLjVuqgstcgSC90SEId]  • Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dragons-in-the-details-a-romantasy-deep-dive-podcast/id1801047018 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dragons-in-the-details-a-romantasy-deep-dive-podcast/id1801047018]

Crescent City: Hel and Aidas Deep Dive

Join your favorite novel gumshoes Abby and Ronnie as they try to unlock the mysteries of the seven levels of Hel! This week we’re diving into all things Cold, Dark, Demonic and Princely. What is up with all these creatures from Hel? Why was the Kristallos venom able to be used as both an antidote to synth AND the Aster parasite? How come a black crown can’t hold a Prince of Hel? Did Bryce and Hunt actually go to Hel, or was it an illusion? And why did Jesiba tell Aidas not to fuck over Midgard - AGAIN! Find out all that (and more) in this week’s episode - Crescent City: Hel and Aidas Deep Dive! NOTE ON SPOILERS: This episode will have spoilers for both ACOTAR and Crescent City. If you have not read every book in both the A Court of Thorns and Roses and Crescent City series, beware! We will also have a section at the end for full Maasverse spoilers, including Throne of Glass - but we will include a spoiler warning in the episode for that! CHAPTERS: 00:30 Of Course We're Watching Off Campus! 11:42 Episode Overview: Hel and Aidas Deep Dive 15:00 Fun Question 18:02 COSMs 28:05 What do we know about Hel? 01:11:07 What is the Kristallos? 01:30:22 What is The Shepherd? 01:35:40 Why Can't a Black Crown Hold a Prince of Hel? 01:45:18 What are Aidas's Powers? 01:54:15 What does Aidas know about Prythian, and when did he know it? 01:54:25 Aedis and Prithian: A Historical Connection 02:07:49 Throne of Glass Omissions 02:13:05 Pre-Cog Corner   ABOUT THIS EPISODE: Dragons in the Details is the podcast that helps YOU better understand your favorite books. We never recap chapters—we find new insights, make new connections, and give you those WOW moments you love. WARNING: This episode contains spoilers for the entire ACOTAR series. The "Maasverse" section contains spoilers for Throne of Glass and Crescent City. JOIN THE DISCUSSION: 👉 SUBSCRIBE for weekly deep dives!  • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dragonsinthedetailspod [https://www.instagram.com/dragonsinthedetailspod]  • TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dragonsinthedetailspod [https://www.tiktok.com/@dragonsinthedetailspod]  • Discord: https://discord.com/invite/k3yxN27wSe [https://discord.com/invite/k3yxN27wSe] LISTEN ON THE GO:  • Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1poCLjVuqgstcgSC90SEId [https://open.spotify.com/show/1poCLjVuqgstcgSC90SEId]  • Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dragons-in-the-details-a-romantasy-deep-dive-podcast/id1801047018 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dragons-in-the-details-a-romantasy-deep-dive-podcast/id1801047018]

Crescent City: Danika Fendyr Deep Dive

Quick Note - In our originally published version of this episode, we incorrectly attributed the role of Ursula in the cast of “The Little Mermaid Live!” to Oprah, not Queen Latifah. We sincerely apologize for this mistake. We have nothing but the greatest respect for both of these women and feel terrible about the mix-up. This version has been edited to remove the error, since we don’t like posting incorrect information, but we want to acknowledge the mistake and own it. We strive to get things right, and when we don't, we believe in saying so. Thank you for hearing us out. Original Show Notes: Join your favorite literary detectives Abby and Ronnie as they dive into everyone’s (?) favorite (?) wolf shifter, Danika Fendyr! This week we’re answering all the questions we had about Bryce’s surprisingly involved best friend. Just exactly what did Danika know, and when did she know it? Why did Danika put the Horn in Bryce’s back? And really, and the end of the day, was she actually a good friend? Find out all that (and more) in this week’s episode! NOTE ON SPOILERS: This episode will have spoilers for both ACOTAR and Crescent City. If you have not read every book in both the A Court of Thorns and Roses and Crescent City series, beware! CHAPTERS: 00:31 Good News: Tarzan Still Slaps 06:14 Episode Overview: Danika Deep Dive 09:47 Fun Question: Choose your Shifter Form 13:38 COSMs 18:59 What are Danika's Powers and Where did they Come from? 29:37 What did Danika know, and when did she know it? 46:09 Why did Danika put the Horn in Bryce's back? 54:39 Why does Danika keep so many things from Bryce? 01:00:32 Throne of Glass spoilers from here on out! 01:01:01 Throne of Glass COSMs 01:14:45 Why were the Asteri so interested in the Fendyr line? 01:26:45 What did Danika want to know about Baxian? 01:32:08 Pre-Cog Corner! 01:41:39 Reading Corner: Book Recommendations and Insights   ABOUT THIS EPISODE: Dragons in the Details is the podcast that helps YOU better understand your favorite books. We never recap chapters—we find new insights, make new connections, and give you those WOW moments you love. WARNING: This episode contains spoilers for the entire ACOTAR series. The "Maasverse" section contains spoilers for Throne of Glass and Crescent City. JOIN THE DISCUSSION: 👉 SUBSCRIBE for weekly deep dives!  • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dragonsinthedetailspod [https://www.instagram.com/dragonsinthedetailspod]  • TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dragonsinthedetailspod [https://www.tiktok.com/@dragonsinthedetailspod]  • Discord: https://discord.com/invite/k3yxN27wSe [https://discord.com/invite/k3yxN27wSe] LISTEN ON THE GO:  • Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1poCLjVuqgstcgSC90SEId [https://open.spotify.com/show/1poCLjVuqgstcgSC90SEId]  • Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dragons-in-the-details-a-romantasy-deep-dive-podcast/id1801047018 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dragons-in-the-details-a-romantasy-deep-dive-podcast/id1801047018]