Pillow Talk & Paperbacks

Ep. 11 - Iron Flame Intro - Predictions, unhinged theories, and violent thoughts about Dane

Send us a text and tell us your fave part of the episode! [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2430327/open_sms] Before we read a single chapter of Iron Flame, Christian is judging the cover, spiralling about character deaths, and praying this book doesn’t turn into a 600-page trust exercise. We’re kicking off book two with a classic first-impressions episode! Christian finally reads the back cover of Iron Flame, gives us his honest (and unfiltered) theories, and immediately spirals about betrayals, spies, and how Violet is probably going undercover in the worst way possible. He makes wildly confident predictions about who's going to die (spoiler: Christian says everyone), how long Xaiden will stay in the doghouse, and whether Violet’s mom can, in fact, weather-bend her own daughter. There’s also a full rant about the page count, a debate on whether Mira is secretly the villain, and some truly chaotic ships that should never sail—but probably will. Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2430327/support] Follow us on Instagram: @pillowpaperpod [https://www.instagram.com/pillowpaperpod/] Support the podcast if you enjoyed it here. [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2430327/support] Everything earned gets put towards better equipment, hiring editing support and making the podcast reach many more people with ads! Thank you endlessly in advance! Subscribe, leave a review, and share this episode with your romantasy-loving friends—it’s way more fun with company.

Ep. 10 - Fourth Wing Ch. 38-39 Death, Declarations, and a Brother from the Dead

Send us a text and tell us your fave part of the episode! [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2430327/open_sms] What’s more shocking: Violet surviving a literal death spiral, or her dead brother casually showing up with an open arms welcome. In this final Fourth Wing episode, we’re breaking down chapters 38–39, and wow, do they go hard. Violet is poisoned, dying, and literally falling out of the sky—so naturally, Andarna shows up like a sparkly little lifesaver who is absolutely not strong enough for this moment. Meanwhile, Xaiden is in full “I love her, but I definitely messed up” mode, giving us heartbreaking inner monologues and a whole lot of brooding. We finally get a peek inside his head (and emotions), and surprise: he’s not just tall, dark, and hot—he’s also emotionally wrecked. Then just when we think we’ve had enough drama, Brennan strolls in like, “Welcome to the revolution,” and we’re left screaming. Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2430327/support] Follow us on Instagram: @pillowpaperpod [https://www.instagram.com/pillowpaperpod/] Support the podcast if you enjoyed it here. [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2430327/support] Everything earned gets put towards better equipment, hiring editing support and making the podcast reach many more people with ads! Thank you endlessly in advance! Subscribe, leave a review, and share this episode with your romantasy-loving friends—it’s way more fun with company.

Ep. 9 - Fourth Wing Ch. 34-37 Mind-Reading, Misdirection, and a Major Oh-Shit Moment

Send us a text and tell us your fave part of the episode! [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2430327/open_sms] What’s worse—walking straight into an ambush or realizing your ex-bestie has been casually mind-reading you this whole time? This week, we’re covering chapters 34–37 of Fourth Wing, where the war games turn out to be a lot less “game” and a lot more “holy shit, we’re all gonna die.” Violet and crew arrive at their destination only to find it suspiciously abandoned, and let’s just say things go downhill fast. Meanwhile, Xaiden is mad (again), Violet is confused (again), and Dain finally gets called out for being a walking security risk. We break down the shocking betrayals, the last-minute escape plans, and why Violet’s trust issues just hit an all-time high. Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2430327/support] Follow us on Instagram: @pillowpaperpod [https://www.instagram.com/pillowpaperpod/] Support the podcast if you enjoyed it here. [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2430327/support] Everything earned gets put towards better equipment, hiring editing support and making the podcast reach many more people with ads! Thank you endlessly in advance! Subscribe, leave a review, and share this episode with your romantasy-loving friends—it’s way more fun with company.

Ep. 8 - Fourth Wing Ch. 30-33 Sweaty, Spicy, and SEXY

Send us a text and tell us your fave part of the episode! [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2430327/open_sms] When the slow burn finally ignites, and you realize your book is now very NSFW… yeah, it’s that kind of episode. This week, we’re covering chapters 30–33 of Fourth Wing, aka the chapters. Violet and Xaiden finally cross that line (and then cross it again), and Christian reads his first spicy scene—his life will never be the same. We unpack the build-up, the tension, and why Rebecca Yarros knew exactly what she was doing. Plus, we finally get answers about Xaiden’s mysterious markings, Violet discovers a secret note from her dad, and somehow, through all of this, Dain still finds a way to be annoying. Buckle up—it’s a wild ride. Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2430327/support] Follow us on Instagram: @pillowpaperpod [https://www.instagram.com/pillowpaperpod/] Support the podcast if you enjoyed it here. [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2430327/support] Everything earned gets put towards better equipment, hiring editing support and making the podcast reach many more people with ads! Thank you endlessly in advance! Subscribe, leave a review, and share this episode with your romantasy-loving friends—it’s way more fun with company.

Ep. 7 - Fourth Wing Ch. 26 - 30: Sister Reunions, Shadowy Flirting, and Jack.

Send us a text and tell us your fave part of the episode! [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2430327/open_sms] What’s worse—realizing your dragons have more emotional intelligence than your love interest or getting third-wheeled by your sister during a crisis? Let’s get into it. This week, we cover chapters 26–30 of Fourth Wing, where Violet gets a surprise family reunion, but of course, it’s not without chaos. We break down her emotional catch-up with Mira (finally, someone in her family who doesn’t suck), Xaiden’s “I’m not obsessed, you’re obsessed” vibes, and the sudden griffon invasion that flips the whole outpost upside down. Plus, there’s dagger-wielding drama, swoony telepathic flirting, and one very inconvenient kiss that leaves Violet both breathless and furious. Oh, and did we mention the dragons might actually be the most mature ones here? Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2430327/support] Follow us on Instagram: @pillowpaperpod [https://www.instagram.com/pillowpaperpod/] Support the podcast if you enjoyed it here. [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2430327/support] Everything earned gets put towards better equipment, hiring editing support and making the podcast reach many more people with ads! Thank you endlessly in advance! Subscribe, leave a review, and share this episode with your romantasy-loving friends—it’s way more fun with company.