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Abby and Ronnie
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  • Onyx Storm: Book 4 Predictions (Part 1)
    Your favorite literary chaos agents Abby and Ronnie are back with their most forward-looking episode yet - Onyx Storm: Book Four Predictions Part 1! Just when you thought they were done with the Empyrean series, they've returned for one last wild ride through their theories before moving on to their next adventure.We kick things off with the clip that broke booktok -  Sarah J. Maas's announcement that the first “drafts” for the next ACOTAR book are done! Was it an arrow? Was it an 8? Was it something else entirely? Then we dive into our actual predictions for Rebecca Yarros's fourth Empyrean book. Despite promising we were done with Navarre for the time being, we just couldn't resist giving you what you asked for - a comprehensive theory roundup and prediction fest!First, we explore how Book Four might begin, with Violet struggling to establish her legitimacy as the new Duchess of Tyrrendor (it won't be smooth sailing). We predict constitutional crises, assembly resistance, and potential war with Navarre looming on the horizon. Meanwhile, we theorize that Xaden has captured Berwyn and is torturing him for information about controlling his urges or breaking the Venin's control. And poor Tairn? We think he'll be recovering from his injuries for a while, leaving Andarna to step up as Violet's primary dragon connection.Then we map out the geographical settings for Book Four, predicting a journey that takes us back to the Isles (particularly Unnbriel and Loysam), across the Emerald Sea (possibly to find the gods?), and potentially to Cordyn for a bargain with Tecarus. We debate whether Violet will leave someone in charge of Tyrrendor (Llewellyn? Brennan? The assembly?) while she searches for Xaden or the missing eggs.Our death predictions get dark as we discuss who might not survive Book Four - with Ridoc, Dane, Talia, and possibly even Tairn on our list of potential casualties. We also identify our most pivotal characters for the next book, including Aaric (the pre-cog who knows way more than he's letting on), Bodhi (either as "the brother" or Violet's supporter), Mira (with her mysterious legacy from Lilith), Dane (possibly a Venin offspring?), and Imogen (who knows what happened during those missing twelve hours).Our plot twist predictions will blow your mind! We dive deep into Norse mythology to explore what Fen Riorson's name might reveal about Xaden's lineage, theorize that Violet will learn to walk into minds while awake (not just dreams!), and suggest that Asher might have been a secret Irid rider who manipulated time. Plus, we predict the next book's title will start with "Silver" - maybe Silver Thread or Silver Shroud?This episode is basically one giant Precog Corner where no theory is too unhinged and no detail goes unanalyzed. We're wrapping up our Empyrean coverage (for real this time!) before launching our ACOTAR season on August 11th, so don't miss Part 2 next week!Spoilers for the entire Empyrean Series (Fourth Wing, Iron Flame, and Onyx Storm)Follow us on socials:InstagramTikTokYouTubeDiscordEmail us your questions and theories at [email protected] - we love hearing from you!Please remember to rate, subscribe, and review! We really appreciate it!#onyxstorm #ironflame #fourthwing #violetsorrengail #xadenriorson #rebeccayarros #fantasy #podcast #romantasy #empyrean #book #booklover #bookpodcast #bookpodcasts #acotar #sjm #predictions #theoriesTime Stamps:00:00 - 05:33: The clip that broke booktok05:34 - 10:56: Corrections and social media shoutouts10:57 - 19:10: How Book Four might begin 19:11 - 33:32: Geographical settings 33:33 - 38:17: How we'll learn what's happening with Xaden38:18 - 48:12: Who might die 48:13 - 58:34: Most pivotal characters 58:35 - 1:07:45: Plot twist predictions1:07:46 - 1:21:10: Title predictions1:21:11 - 1:26:40: What we're reading 1:26:41 - 1:31:16: Social media information and ACOTAR season announcement
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  • Onyx Storm: Loose Ends! - Warrick's Journal Entry, Jack F****** Barlowe, Andarna's Scales, and more!
    Your favorite literary chaos agents Abby and Ronnie are back with the delightfully chaotic "Onyx Storm: Loose Ends!" We tackle all those burning questions from Onyx Storm that they couldn’t quite fit into an episode, but still deserve their time to shine! Some come from you, our amazing listeners, while others are plot points we've been stewing over that deserve answers in the next book!First, we explore possible mistranslations in Warrick's journal entries. Could Violet's shaky command of Old Lucerish have led her astray? Would Violet and Dain would even know the proper words for "Venin" or "Irid" in Old Lucerish?Next, we analyze those mysterious black bracelets—Mira's black tourmaline bracelet from Niara and the onyx cuff Violet gives to Xaden. Could these bracelets offer psychic protection? And what about Xaden's onyx cuff containing a piece of Riorson House roof? Is it helping ground his magic or protecting his soul?We debunk the theory that Sgaeyl, Tairn, and Andarna are the three dragons who died from broken bonds—the timeline just doesn't work! Then we dive into the fascinating colors of bonds between riders and dragons. Why is Xaden's bond to Violet shimmering onyx? Why can't Xaden see Andarna at all? Could it be that Andarna and Violet don't have a traditional bond at all?Our investigation continues with what it means that Violet is Xaden's "leash" or "tether." We explore the thread imagery throughout the books and wonder if every Venin has a tether to their humanity that the Venin leadership aims to destroy. Is this why Jack hated Violet so much from the beginning? Was he a Venin plant all along?Things get wild when we question why nobody tried using Andarna's scale-changing magic against the Venin again after it worked once! And what was that first rune they removed from the Wardstone? If it wasn't preventing flyers from channeling, could it have been blocking the power of the gods?In our wildest Precog Corner yet, Ronnie theorizes that "the six and the one combined" might be describing an Irid's ability to change colors, while Abby wonders if the Venin understand signets as ways to traverse different planes of existence—physical, dream world, and astral!We wrap up with what we're currently reading (Ronnie's forever loyal to ACOMAF and ACOSF, while Abby's struggling through Song of Achilles after being spoiled by Sarah J. Maas's rich worldbuilding).Spoilers for the entire Empyrean Series (Fourth Wing, Iron Flame, and Onyx Storm)Follow us on social media:InstagramTikTokYouTubeDiscordEmail us your questions and theories at [email protected] - we love hearing from you! (But please come with receipts!)Please remember to rate, subscribe, and review! We really appreciate it!#onyxstorm #ironflame #fourthwing #violetsorrengail #xadenriorson #rebeccayarros #fantasy #podcast #bookstagram #romantasy Time Stamps:00:00 Intro - Everyone should own a pizza stone05:45 Corrections, Omissions, Social Media Shout Outs - Tairn and Brennan,  Bodhi's more powerful than we thought10:29 Which other journal entries from Warrick might be mistranslated?22:47 What role will Mira and Xaden's bracelets play in the next books?32:43 Who are the three dragons that have died with their riders?35:59 What do the different colors of the bonds between Violet, Tairn, Sgaeyl and Andarna mean?44:37 What does it mean that Violet is Xaden's leash?49:47 Was Jack always planning to turn Venin?52:39 Why was Jesinia assigned to the rider's quadrant?55:07 What's going on with the Cordella family tree?57:15 Why does Violet never follow up on magic feeling different when Andarna changes her scales?!?01:01:06 What was the first rune that Violet + co. removed from the wardstone?01:08:26 Precog Corner - The One combined, The Astral Plane01:14:46 What we're reading - ACOTAR, Song of Achilles
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  • The Ending of Onyx Storm (The Mailbag) - Imogen's POV Chapter, The Missing Eggs, How will Violet find Xaden, and more!
    Your favorite literary chaos agents Abby and Ronnie are back with “Onyx Storm: Mailbag #3 / The Epilogue” - answering all your burning questions about the ending of Onyx Storm! This mailbag-plus episode dives into your comments, theories, and the details we missed in our previous discussions.We kick things off with a deep dive into the identity of "the brother" - examining your compelling arguments for Garrick, Aaric, and even some wild cards like Panchek! We bring receipts on the timeline discrepancies, chapter overlaps, and why we're still firmly Team Bodhi despite your excellent counterpoints. Could Imogen's chapter be happening in parallel with Xaden in the valley? We analyze every possible male character in the battle and whether they could fit the criteria!Next, we tackle Xaden's mysterious plan and the stolen dragon eggs. Could they be gathering materials to fire another Wardstone? We break down the exact timeline for dragon maturation (only 3-4 years!), discuss whether they'd need an Irid's help, and question how anyone would know which color each egg would hatch since “only elders” know what color a hatchling’s scales will be.Then we address the passionate debate about where Xaden and Violet got married - was it really Unnbriel or did they risk everything by returning to Aretia? We examine the evidence: the ceremonial dagger from Dune's temple in Aretia, the favor owed, and the practical challenges of a Venin walking into warded territory. Something doesn't add up!We round out with our wildest theories yet - how will Violet find Xaden? Could it be the stupid broken compass? Could it be Cat's mind-blowing tracking runes? Or is it possible that the Irids can track each other the way Venin can?In our most revealing Precog Corner yet, we get into evidence that Violet isn't just dreamwalking while people sleep - she's entering minds while they're fully awake! We also theorize that when Xaden writes "it is yours now," he might be giving up more than just his title - what if Venin lose their human names entirely when they turn? The implications are heartbreaking!Spoilers for the entire Empyrean Series (Fourth Wing, Iron Flame, and Onyx Storm)Follow us on social media:Instagram: @dragonsinthedetailspodTikTok: @dragonsinthedetailspodYouTube: @dragonsinthedetailspodDiscord: Dragons In the Details Pod ServerEmail us your questions and theories at [email protected] - we love hearing from you!Please remember to rate, subscribe, and review! We really appreciate it!#onyxstorm #ironflame #fourthwing #violetsorrengail #xadenriorson #rebeccayarros #fantasy #podcast #bookstagram #romantasy #empyrean #rebeccayaros #book #booklover #bookstagram #booktok #bookpodcast #bookpodcasts #irid #romantasy #romantasybooks #thebrother #bodhi #garrick #aaric #dreamwalking #veninTime Stamps:00:00 - 03:18: Intro and 90s food nostalgia03:19 - 06:53: Announcements and episode overview06:54 - 11:07: The Brother debate - Garrick timeline theories11:08 - 18:16: Could Imogen's chapter be happening in parallel?18:17 - 22:42: Arguments against Bodhi being the brother22:43 - 31:08: Examining Aaric as a candidate31:09 - 35:07: Wild card theories (Panchek, Sawyer, and secret sons)35:08 - 41:05: Xaden's plan and the stolen dragon eggs41:06 - 49:18: Dragon scales being hereditary and what it means49:19 - 54:22: Where did Violet and Xaden get married?54:23 - 59:57: How will Violet find Xaden?59:58 - 1:05:16: Irids tracking each other and Leothan's mysteries1:05:17 - 1:11:17: Precog Corner: Dreamwalking while awake theory1:11:18 - 1:15:36: Precog Corner: Venin names and identities1:15:37 - 1:19:00: What we're reading and outro
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  • Onyx Storm: The Marked Ones Fantasy Draft!
    Your favorite literary chaos agents Abby and Ronnie are back with our second fantasy draft episode, this time focusing on the Marked Ones of the Empyrean series! We're choosing Garrick, Bodhi, Imogen, Sloane, and Liam in categories that will make you laugh, cry, and everything in between.We kick things off with a heated debate about the proper condiments for french fries (mayo supremacy vs. sweet barbecue) before diving into our main event. First, we tackle the most onbvious question: who's the most powerful Marked One? Is it distance-wielding Garrick who can literally teleport across continents with his dragon, or nobility-born Bodhi with his signet-countering abilities and mysterious second signet? Our answers surprise you!Then we explore whose signet would be the absolute worst to accidentally wield in the bedroom (memory erasing, anyone?), and debate which of our beloved characters is most likely to die in the upcoming books (we're looking at you, reckless Bodhi). We analyze who would make the best wingman or wingwoman (Liam already executes this to a T), who would have your back in a back-alley fight (Imogen's "I will destroy you" energy vs. Garrick's human wall vibes), and who will play the biggest role in upcoming books.Our Precog Corner gets particularly juicy this week with two mind-blowing theories: First, could Fen Riorson actually be alive and held captive at Basgiath? We bring receipts from that cryptic Panchek-Berwyn conversation about "access to your son" and what it might really mean. Then we explore the fascinating connection between Liam's family name (Mairi) and its meaning "of the sea" - could this explain the mysterious box with the Mairi crest that lured the Venin? Are the Irids somehow connected to water, and was that box actually a booby trap?We round things out with our current reads and some fascinating thoughts on the Washington Post article about "book boyfriends" and whether romantasy is creating unrealistic expectations for real men. (Spoiler: we think men should absolutely read these books!)Spoilers for the entire Empyrean Series (Fourth Wing, Iron Flame, and Onyx Storm)Follow us on social media:Instagram: @dragonsinthedetailspodTikTok: @dragonsinthedetailspodYouTube: @dragonsinthedetailspodDiscord: Dragons In the Details Pod ServerSubmit your book recommendations!Email us your questions and theories at [email protected] - we love hearing from you!Please remember to rate, subscribe, and review! We really appreciate it!#onyxstorm #ironflame #fourthwing #violetsorrengail #xadenriorson #rebeccayarros #fantasy #podcast #bookstagram #romantasy #empyrean #rebeccayaros #book #booklover #bookstagram #booktok #bookpodcast #bookpodcasts #irid #romantasy #romantasybooks #markedones #garrick #bodhi #imogen #sloane #liamTime Stamps:00:00 - 05:33: Intro: Would you like some mayo with your fries?05:34 - 06:04: Announcements: Season 2 on ACOTAR, We’re on Discord!06:05 - 13:58: The modern stat of “Book Boyfriends”13:59 - 24:21: C/O/SM - Navarrian Troops, Black Holes, Siphons who aren’t Sloane, Is King Tauri Venin?24:22 - 26:17: The Marked Ones Fantasy Draft!26:18 - 32:50: Who is the most powerful Marked One?32:51 - 34:47: Which Marked One’s signet would be the worst to wield in the bedroom?34:48 - 40:14: Which Marked One is the most likely to die?40:15 - 43:18: Which Marked One would make the best wingman / wingwoman?43:19 - 44:35: Which Marked One would be the best in a fight? 44:36 - 49:44: Which Marked One will play the biggest role in upcoming books?49:45 - 51:26: Which Marked One do we want to hang out with the most? (Liam, obviously) 51:27 - 54:12: Which Marked One’s signet would be the best to wield in the bedroom?54:13 - 01:05:55: Precog Corner: Is Fen alive, The Mairi’s connection to the Irid’s?1:05:56 - 01:10:11: What we’re reading!
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  • Onyx Storm: The Iron Squad Fantasy Draft
    The Iron Squad Fantasy Draft!!Your favorite literary chaos agents Abby and Ronnie are back with a FUN twist on their usual deep dives - it's IRON SQUAD FANTASY DRAFT time! We're taking a break from our usual theory-heavy episodes to play a little game. Some of it's serious, some of it's silly, all of it's fun. For each category, we each get to pick one Iron Squad member, but we can't pick the same person. Our draft pool includes Dain, Rhi, Ridoc, Aaric, Sawyer, Maren, and Cat.First up: Who's the most powerful member of the Iron Squad? Is Cat more powerful than we thing? And how powerful is Molvic?Things get juicy when we debate who's most likely to betray Violet. Ronnie picks Ridoc (but only because he'd think it was for Violet's own good), while Abby makes a compelling case for Maren, whose parents were killed in a trap meant for Violet. We also tackle the most unlikely couple in the Iron Squad (Rhi and Ridoc give major sibling vibes) and whose signet would be the ABSOLUTE WORST to accidentally wield during sex (freezing your partner mid-moment? No thank you, Ridoc!).The laughs start coming when we pick whose signet would be the BEST to accidentally wield during sex (Cat, obviously - emotion manipulation has its perks!), who will play the biggest role in upcoming books, and who our personal favorites are. Poor Sawyer barely gets any picks throughout our draft, confirming Rebecca's admission that she hasn't given him enough attention!In our wildest Precog Corner yet, Abby dives into the fascinating mythology behind our Iron Squad members' names. Did you know that Aetos means "eagle" in Greek and refers to Zeus's childhood companion who was later the object of Hera’s jealousy? The parallels to Dain, Violet, and Xaden are too eerie to be a coincidence. Ronnie counters with a theory about the cure for Venin that might just change everything: What if there IS no cure because channeling from the source is simply a choice that Venin have to stop making? What if the entire series is actually a massive allegory for addiction? The implications are chilling!We wrap up with our current reads - Abby's loving "This Is How You Lose the Time War" (a tight, dense novella about two beings on opposite sides of a time war falling in love through letters), while Ronnie's rereading A Court of Thorns and Roses and discovering all the hidden gems she missed the first time around.Spoilers for the ENTIRE Empyrean Series (Fourth Wing, Iron Flame, and Onyx Storm)Follow us on social media:Instagram: @dragonsinthedetailspodTikTok: @dragonsinthedetailspodYouTube: @dragonsinthedetailspodDiscord: Dragons In the Details Pod ServerEmail us your questions and theories at [email protected] - we love hearing from you!Please remember to rate, subscribe, and review! We REALLY appreciate it!#onyxstorm #ironflame #fourthwing #violetsorrengail #xadenriorson #rebeccayarros #fantasy #podcast #bookstagram #romantasy #empyrean #rebeccayaros #book #booklover #bookstagram #booktok #bookpodcast #bookpodcasts #ironsquad #romantasy #romantasybooks #dain #rhi #ridoc #aaric #cat #maren #sawyerTime Stamps:00:00 - 04:44: Intro - Coca Cola still hasn't called04:45 - 08:32: Announcements and podcast milestones08:33 - 12:26: C/O/SM12:27 - 18:16: Draft rules!18:17 - 33:32: Who is the most powerful member of the Iron Squad?33:33 - 41:39: Who is most likely to betray Violet?41:40 - 46:51: Most unlikely couple in the Iron Squad46:52 - 50:24: Whose signet would be the worst to accidentally wield during sex?50:25 - 53:32: Whose signet would be the best to accidentally wield during sex?53:33 - 59:19: Who is most likely to die?59:20 - 1:05:05: Who will play the biggest role in upcoming books?1:05:06 - 1:07:36: Who's your favorite member of the Iron Squad?1:07:37 - 1:18:18: Precog Corner: Dain's name, what if there is no cure?1:18:19 - 1:22:10: What we're reading!
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Still reeling from your Onyx Storm hangover? Have strong opinions on Rhys vs Cassian? Dying to know more about The Dusk Court? Welcome to the club. Instead of reading books and then moving on like mature adults, we started a podcast. Join two best friends Ronnie and Abby as they dive deep into your favorite fantasy novels. S1 on the Empyrean Series streaming now. S2 on ACOTAR coming this summer! If you stay up late reading "just one more chapter," if you openly wept when Snape died, if you have serious love-hate relationship with Nesta Archeron, then this is the podcast for you!
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