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Babes! It’s time to talk about our eldest Sorrengail daughter and her toxic boyfriend of a dragon - Mira and Teine! This week we’re sitting down to chat about everything knew we learned about the Sorrengail family (great grandpa could control the tides?!?); Teine's horrific behavior; Mira’s insecurities; what we learned about the rebellion; and more! Plus, for our Patreon bonus question we’re speculating on why Asher went to Brennan’s Threshing, but not Mira’s. Happy listening!
NOTE ON SPOILERS: This episode will have spoilers for the entire Empyrean Series! That is Fourth Wing, Iron Flame, Onyx Storm, and Threshing Day!
00:17 For female empowerment!
05:34 Episode Overview: Mira!!
07:06 Announcements - ABBY GOT A DRAGON!!
11:35 Recommendations
15:20 Stats!
25:10 What did we learn about the Sorrengails in this chapter?
40:54 What's up with Teine?
57:00 What did we learn about Mira in this chapter that we didn't know before?
01:05:53 What did we learn about the Rebellion in this chapter?
01:14:42 Pre-Cog Corner
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Babes!! We only had one hour for our live show and obviously we had much more to say, so welcome to reactions part 2! This time with lots more theories. Join us as we dive back into the world of ACOTAR. This week we’re chatting about the POVs we did not get in this book, how much the Night Court knows about the events of HOFAS, the Made object everyone is looking for, and more! Tune in now to hear part 2 of our reactions to A Court of Splintered Harmony!
NOTE ON SPOILERS: This episode contains spoilers for every ACOTAR book as of October 2026, plus Crescent City!
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CHAPTERS:
00:30 Shaggy isn't ready for love
07:14 Episode Overview
09:38 Announcements
12:20 COSMs
16:42 How is it possible that the name Vesperus wasn't brought up once
30:01 Let's talk about the POVs we didn't get
46:41 What do you mean the bloodline is back?
59:17 What is the Made object that everyone is looking for?
01:29:03 Why is there a bonfire on the cover of this book?
01:39:21 Pre-Cog Corner!
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It’s finally time to talk about everyone’s favorite resurrected (?) older brother and his surprisingly lucky dragon, Brennan and Marbh! We’re breaking down all the new things we learned about these two, plus ASHER FREAKING SORRENGAIL. We’re digging into everything we learned about Asher, Zihnal, Brennan, Lilith’s Journals, and more!
Spoilers: This episode contains spoilers for the entire Empyrean series - Fourth Wing, Iron Flame, Onyx Storm, and Threshing Day!
00:00 Go Watch 60 Minutes (Not that 60 Minutes)
06:35 Episode Overview
08:51 Announcements
09:58 Recommendations!
16:09 Corrections, Omissions, Social Media Shout Outs
19:40 Marbh Stats
25:05 Why did we get the reveal about Brennan's love life now?
34:59 What do we learn about Brennan and the Sorrengails in this chapter?
51:05 ZIHNAL!!
01:02:34 Was Asher at Parapet or not?
01:14:16 Why does Marbh choose Brennan?
01:20:34 Pre-Cog Corner
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Babes!! We are BACK IN PRYTHIAN and we are oh so excited to be here. Join the Dragons for their first live show ever, hosted by the wonderful P&T Knitwear in Manhattan. We’re chatting about how we felt about the book, the Maasverse crossover, our favorite characters, the most surprising characters, and what the heck we think is really going on here. Tune in now to hear our breakdown of A Court of Splintered Harmony!
NOTE ON SPOILERS: This is a full Maasverse episode! Spoilers for every book in the Maasverse!
Please also note we only have audio recordings from this show.
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CHAPTERS:
00:13 Introduction to the Live Show and Book Discussion
02:25 Feelings. Thoughts. Emotions. Therapy?
07:20 Let's talk about the Crossover
19:38 Most Surprising POV
29:32 Let's talk about the romance (???)
39:21 Who are we most suspicious of?
45:15 Will TOG get involved?
46:42 Precog Corner: Wild Theories and Predictions
56:06 Audience Questions
ABOUT THIS EPISODE: Dragons in the Details is the podcast that keeps the magic alive long after you’ve finished the 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.
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Babes! This week we’re sitting down to chat about everyone’s favorite pink haired warrior and her feisty queen of a dragon, Imogen and Glane! We’re breaking down all the new things we learned about these two, plus the far reaching implications of their bonding experience. Plus, an amazing COSM on all the bleeding, more tree imagery, some awful foreshadowing and an appropriate amount of squealing over Garrick and Imogen. All that and more in this week’s episode - you won’t want to miss it!
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NOTE ON SPOILERS: This episode will have spoilers for the entire Empyrean Series! That is Fourth Wing, Iron Flame, Onyx Storm, and Threshing Day!
Chapters:
00:28 We have our Violet and Xaden!
07:34 Episode Overview
08:55 Announcements
12:21 Fun Question!
16:54 An extended COSMs because you all have such great ideas
35:42 What's going on with Imogen's claiming mark?
46:43 What did we learn about Imogen in this chapter?
01:05:54 What do we learn about Glane in this chapter that we didn't know before?
01:19:09 Glane channels during Threshing. Let's discuss!
01:33:59 Will Imogen and Glane die in combat?
01:37:09 A moment of appreciation for Garrick and Imogen
01:43:12 Pre-cog Corner!
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We are BACK this week to talk about the FIERCEST dragon on the continent and her stubborn, shadow wielding son - Sgaeyl and Xaden! We’re breaking down what exactly went down with Alic, Xaden, and Molvic; laying out all the possible scenarios for Xaden’s family tree; and pondering what exactly Xaden’s mission is and how Sgaeyl fits into it. Plus - the Baran name reveal, Fen kept Xaden away from aristocrats, and did Kaori have a hand in developing Xaden’s second signet?
As usual, you’ll be getting theories and updates galore in this week’s episode. And after this one, you’ll be getting an episode for each chapter. We are still working out exactly what that will look like, but we think each of these stories deserves their own episode. So hang with us as we uncover every clue, go down every rabbit hole, and spiral together during our Threshing Day Coverage!
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NOTE ON SPOILERS: This episode will have spoilers for the entire Empyrean Series! That is Fourth Wing, Iron Flame, Onyx Storm, and Threshing Day!
00:40 Where do you Fall on the Rat to Rabbit Cuteness Scale?
04:32 Start of Guinea Pig Trauma
06:07 End of Guinea Pig Trauma and Episode Overview!
07:32 Announcements
09:29 Fun Question: Who Teaches Sex Ed at Basgiath?
11:55 Corrections, Omissions, Social Media Shout Outs
17:29 Stats!!
26:00 What's Going On with Molvic in this Chapter?
35:14 What do we Learn About Xaden's Family Tree?
01:13:21 What New Things did we Learn About Xaden in this Chapter?
01:29:29 What is Xaden's Mission?
01:37:58 Why Didn't we get the Baran Name Reveal Until Now?
01:44:16 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.
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OH MY GODS WHAT AN INCREDIBLE EXPERIENCE THAT WAS. Babes, it’s finally time for us to talk about Threshing Day and we are oh so excited to be back in this world! What a ride!
Join your favorite off-the-wall theorists and insane book besties Abby and Ronnie as they react to Threshing Day. What were our favorite moments? Who were our favorite POVs? Who do we like more now?
And more importantly - What’s going on with all the bleeding? The dragons are lying about…everything?? What do you mean we met ASHER?!? BONDING OUTSIDE THRESHING IS ON THE TABLE?!?! We have so many thoughts and we need to talk about all of them with you!
Don’t worry! This is our reactions episode, but you will be getting 13 episodes after this - one for each chapter. We are still working out exactly what that will look like, but we think each of these stories deserves their own episode. So hang with us as we uncover every clue, go down every rabbit hole, and spiral together during our Threshing Day Coverage!
NOTE ON SPOILERS: This episode will have spoilers for the entire Empyrean Series! That is Fourth Wing, Iron Flame, Onyx Storm, and Threshing Day!
00:29 Soup Season is BACK!!
10:51 Episode Overview: Threshing Day Reactions!
12:56 Announcements
16:34 Fun Question: Which Characters do we Like More Now?
26:53 Our High Level Thoughts on Threshing Day
31:22 Our Favorite POVs
39:56 Let's Talk About Kaori
53:49 What's Up with the Blood?
01:13:00 WE. MET. ASHER!!!!!
01:22:24 Why are the Dragons Lying?
01:43:05 Bonding Beyond Threshing is ON. THE. TABLE. Let's Discuss
01:47:32 Pre-Cog Corner
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Babes!! We are back for our last episode of our Crescent City season! We probably could have kept talking about Crescent City for months, but we’ve got new releases coming out so sadly we must be moving on. We thought, what better way to end this season that with the Starsword and Truth Teller - both of which we have a strong suspicion will make appearances in ACOTAR 6. We’re breaking down their powers, diving deep on who can and can’t wield them, and theorizing on why we’re going to need a Prince of Hel on Prythian. Lot’s of juicy theories this episode - you won’t want to miss it!
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!
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CHAPTERS:
01:38 - IT’S CALLED A COLD OPEN!
06:29 - Episode Overview: Starsword and Truth Teller Deep Dive
08:03 - Announcements
09:45 - Fun Question
15:29 - How was the Starsword Made? We have different stories!
32:11 - What are the Starswords Powers?
42:19 - What are Truth Teller’s Powers?
59:42 - Who can and can’t tough the Starsword and Truth Teller?
01:14:34 - What happens when you unite the Starsword and Truth Teller?
01:24:04 - Why does Bryce leave the starsword with Nesta?
01:34:20 - TOG Omissions
01:35:39 - Precog 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.
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Babes!! We are back this week with a very exciting episode on Crescent City’s cruel parasitic overlords - The Asteri! We’re diving deep on the Asteri’s powers, investigating why we never see them wield the Trove, and finally getting to the bottom of why Hesperus and Vesperus are both called the Evening Star. Plus, in our Maasverse section, we break down the different types of world walking we’ve seen across the Maasverse, question if there’s a drop in Erilea, and ponder who Rigelus might have disguised himself as. So if you’ve ever wondered why the Asteri on Midgard seem so much weaker than the Asteri on Prythian, tune in to this week’s episode to find out!
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!
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CHAPTERS:
00:00 Married Friends and Reading Things You Disagree With
11:23 Intro and Announcements: Still on Crescent City! Not For Long Though!
15:06 Fun Question: Bryce and Hunt on Vaca
16:59 COSMS: Nina’s Theory on Clotho’s Hands and Fate
19:09 DEEP DIVE! What are the Asteri’s Powers?
41:39 Why Do the Asteri Never Wield the Trove?
53:58 Why are Vesperus and Hesperus Both Evening Stars?
01:02:10 MAASVERSE SPOILERS: What is the difference between Asteri & Valg Worldwalking?
01:17:53 Is there a drop in Erilea?
01:34:35 Who was Rigelus in Erilea?
01:44:37 PRECOG CORNER: Asteri Imposters & Maeve’s True Nature
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.
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Babes!! We are very excited to be bringing this week’s episode about our favorite librarian-priestess / witch / sorceress / gallery owner - Jesiba Roga. We’re breaking down Jesiba’s powers, exactly what happened when Apollion “touched” her, everything we know about Parthos, and more! Plus, Ronnie has a killer theory on why Apollion is so obsessed with Jesiba and her books. So if you want to know why Jesiba was so hell bent on protecting her library, and why it matters that she’s now left it to Bryce, tune in to 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! 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!
Character art for this episode cover is by nym.phen!
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CHAPTERS:
00:33 Well Baby, What Was That?
07:53 Episode Overview
09:33 Announcements
13:07 Fun Question: Choose Your Podcast Co-Host
15:16 Corrections, Omissions, Social Media Shout Outs
20:32 What are Jesiba Roga's Powers?
46:26 What Happened with Jesiba and Apollion?
01:05:32 What do Know About the Library of Parthos?
01:18:28 Why did Jesiba Give Bryce an Archesian Amulet?
01:33:10 Why did Jesiba Leave the Gallery to Bryce?
01:41:57 Maasverse Omissions
01:46:28 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.
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