Iron Flame Chapter 21: The one with the forced migration

Iron Flame Chapter 23: The one with the… plot hole?

Welcome to Romantasy Chaos HQ, the Pod! 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 [https://www.instagram.com/p/DZI_eKdGnWj/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==] Violet, Xaden and the Marked Ones Shouldn’t Survive [https://www.instagram.com/p/DY25nNLGqW2/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==] Join us as we explore the deeper themes and hidden meaning of the Iron Flame epigraphs in less than 8 minutes. Love fan theories, deep dives, and unhinged fandom fun? Follow us on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/axharleston/]!

Iron Flame Chapter 22: The one with the questionable loyalty

Welcome to Romantasy Chaos HQ, the Pod! 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 [https://www.instagram.com/p/Dak-6yNjgoa/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==] The Book of Brennan Saved Violet [https://www.instagram.com/p/DUL7Xyfjojm/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==] Join us as we explore the deeper themes and hidden meaning of the Iron Flame epigraphs in less than 8 minutes. Love fan theories, deep dives, and unhinged fandom fun? Follow us on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/axharleston/]!

Iron Flame Chapter 21: The one with the forced migration

Welcome to Romantasy Chaos HQ, the Pod! 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 Join us as we explore the deeper themes and hidden meaning of the Iron Flame epigraphs in less than 8 minutes. Love fan theories, deep dives, and unhinged fandom fun? Follow us on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/axharleston/]!

Love as Thou Wilt Week with Rebecca Thorne

In this special bonus episode for Love as Thou Wilt Week, our celebration of inclusive love in the Romantasy space, we are joined by USA Today, Indie, and Sunday Times Bestselling author of the Tea & Tomes series and This Gilded Abyss (and more!), Rebecca Thorne.  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/ [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 [https://booksareawesome.net/book/9781250414144], Barnes and Noble [https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/mossd-in-space-rebecca-thorne/1148028687?ean=9781250414144] (their SFF book of the month for July!), major retailers, independent book stores, and Bookshop.org [http://Bookshop.org] Happy Pride and Love as Thou Wilt!

Love as Thou Wilt Week with Eskay Kabba

In this special bonus episode for Love as Thou Wilt Week, our celebration of inclusive love in Romantasy and romantic fantasy, we are joined by author of steamy MM romance, Eskay Kabba. 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 [https://www.eskaykabba.com] or @eskay_kabba_author. Her books are available for purchase through all major retailers, Google Books [https://play.google.com/store/books/collection/cluster?gsr=SheCARQKEAoMemRLNUVBQUFRQkFKEAkQBA%3D%3D:S:ANO1ljJIObw&gl=US], independent booksellers, and Bookshop.org [http://Bookshop.org]. Happy Pride and Love as Thou Wilt!