Dragons in the Details: A Crescent City & Maasverse Deep Dive Podcast
Dragons in the Details is a podcast that helps listeners better understand their favorite books by uncovering new insights and connections. Hosts Abby and Ronnie dive deep into popular series like Crescent City, ACOTAR, and The Empyrean, offering theories and analysis that will change how you see these stories. New episodes are released every Monday for Season 3 on Crescent City.
Episodes
Dragons After Dark: Off Campus - The Most Mature Romance Ever Made?
Hello lovely listeners! We have a little surprise for you this week! We are launching a new series, called (tentatively) Dragons After Dark! Each week, Ronnie and Abby will bring you a full bonus episode of bookish content. It will cover the books we’re loving, the shows we’re watching, book news, reviews, and more! And as you might have guessed by now, it will be a little looser than our normal d
Crescent City: Pelias Deep Dive
Join your favorite story sleuths Abby and Ronnie as they dive into what might be the worst Maasverse character of all time - Pelias!! How much was Pelias playing puppet master in Prythian? Why did he betray his people to the Daglan? What was the new power that Silene saw him wield before she went back to Prythian? And how did he manage to die twice?? We get into all that - and more! - in this week
Crescent City: Silene and Helena Deep Dive
Join your favorite book detectives Abby and Ronnie as they dive into the sisters that defy all punnet squares - Silene and Helena! Why didn’t Silene reveal how to defeat the Daglan in her Ted Talk? What were the rivers of starlight that Helena carved into the caves in Avallen? Why did Theia say only her heirs were worth to tend to the Prison? Find out all that - and more - in this week's deep
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 - an
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 quest
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? Fin
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
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 postin
Crescent City: Starborn Deep Dive
Dragons!! Are you ready for our FIRST Deep Dive of our Crescent City season? Strap in, because this one’s a doozy - it’s our Starborn Fae Deep Dive!Join your favorite book sleuths Abby and Ronnie as they uncover alllll the secrets of the Starborn fae. What exactly are the Starborn fae, anyway? How come some of them have shadows and some of them don’t? Why does the power seem to mostly pop up in fe
Crescent City Re-Read Reactions | Who on earth can keep track of everything going on in this series? (We can!)
Babes!! It’s! Finally! Time! To talk about Crescent City!!!Join your favorite off-the-wall theorists and insane book besties Abby and Ronnie as they react to their Crescent City re-reads. What are they catching this time that they missed last time? How do they think the Crescent City books stack up? Which book are they enjoying the most on their re-read? What character are they most excited to tal
Re-Release: ACOTAR: Azriel Deep Dive | Shadows, Death, Prince of Hel?!?
Babes we are back! In preparation for our Crescent City season we are re-releasing some of our most relevant episodes from Season 2! With new banter and insights, but the same theories you love, join the dragons as they look back at their episode “Azriel Deep Dive!” NOTE ON SPOILERS: The new intro section will include spoilers for THE FULL MAASVERSE. In our Crescent City season, we will keep spoil
Re-Release: ACOTAR: Nesta Deep Dive | Lady Death, Silver Flames, Goddess?!?
Babes we are back! In preparation for our Crescent City season we are re-releasing some of our most relevant episodes from Season 2! With new banter and insights, but the same theories you love, join the dragons as they look back at their episode “Nesta Deep Dive!” NOTE ON SPOILERS: The new intro section will include spoilers for THE FULL MAASVERSE. In our Crescent City season, we will keep spoile
Re-Release: ACOTAR: Rhys’s Family Deep Dive | Mysterious Mom, Missing Sister, Starry Origins
Babes we are back! In preparation for our Crescent City season we are re-releasing some of our most relevant episodes from Season 2! With new banter and insights, but the same theories you love, join the dragons as they look back at their episode “Rhys’s Family Deep Dive!” NOTE ON SPOILERS: The new intro section will include spoilers for THE FULL MAASVERSE. In our Crescent City season, we will kee
Maasverse: Places of Prythian Deep Dive | The Pool of Starlight, The Middle, Ramiel, and More!
Why do certain places in Prythian feel so strange? In this Maasverse deep dive, join Abby and Ronnie as they unlock the mysteries surrounding Prythian’s most unusual places. From the pool of starlight in the Spring court to the other-wordly monolith on Ramiel’s peak, the Dragons leave no stone unturned in the Bonus episode of Dragons in the Details!NOTE ON SPOILERS: Because this is a special Maasv
The Dragons Review: “Wuthering Heights”
A reader and a non-reader react to Emerald Fennell's “Wuthering Heights” (2026) — is it a romance or a horror movie? Join Abby and Ronnie for a special bonus episode breaking down the most talked-about adaptation of the year. But of course, there’s a twist - while Wuthering Heights is one of Ronnie’s favorite books, Abby has never read it. Find out how they felt about the adaptation, and if their
Sarah J. Maas on Call Her Daddy: Reaction Episode
Join Abby and Ronnie as they react to Sarah J Maas’s interview on Alex Cooper’s Call Her Daddy. From the moments they loved to what this means for ACOTAR 6 (+ 7!!!), join the Dragons as they break down every moment from the Call Her Daddy episode that rocked the book world. NOTE ON SPOILERS: We break our episodes into ACOTAR-Only and Maasverse sections, with the Maasverse sections at the end. Ther
ACOTAR: Book 6 Predictions!!
**DISCLAIMER: This episode was recorded BEFORE the Sarah J Maas interview on Call Her Daddy was released. But we still feel good about it. So we’re releasing it!***WHAT’S GOING TO HAPPEN IN ACOTAR 6?? In the final episode of our ACOTAR season, Abby and Ronnie break down their predictions for book six. From our POV characters (could we get as many as eight?) to the major plot points (looking at you
ACOTAR: The Illyrians Deep Dive | Their Origins, Their Wings, The Blood Rite, and More!
What are the Illyrians, really? Why don’t they have any magic? And why do they hate women so much? In this ACOTAR + Maasverse deep dive, we unravel all the mysteries surrounding these illustrious Night Court warriors. From Azriel’s claim that Illyrians are born “hearing the wind” to the mysterious Illyrian who helps Nesta in the Blood Rite - we’re breaking down every mystery about these bats in th
ACOTAR: Creatures of Prythian Deep Dive | The Suriel, The Wyrm, The Kelpie, and More!
What’s the deal with all these Creatures? In this ACOTAR + Maasverse deep dive, we unravel all the mysteries surrounding Prythian’s unusual menagerie. From the Suriel’s mysterious black blood to the Middengard Wyrm’s unusual abilities - we’re exploring every unusual creature in Prythian in this deep dive episode of Dragons in the Details!NOTE ON SPOILERS: We break our episodes into ACOTAR-Only and
ACOTAR: The Trove Deep Dive | The Mask, The Harp, and The Crown Explained
What is the Dread Trove, and why can only Nesta wield it? In this ACOTAR + Maasverse deep dive, we unravel all the mysteries surrounding Prythian’s most mysterious macguffins. From its the Masks deadly powers to what really happened when Nesta plucked the Harp - we’re exploring how these timeless tools of conquest connect to the entire Maasverse in this deep dive episode of Dragons in the Details
ACOTAR: The Cauldron Deep Dive | It’s Powers, It’s Depths, and What Really Happened when it Broke
What IS The Cauldron, and why did Nesta call it an icy Hell? In this ACOTAR + Maasverse deep dive, we unravel all the mysteries surrounding Prythian’s vat of life. From its mysterious heartbeat, to what really happened when the Cauldron broke - we’re exploring how this ancient world-maker connects to the entire Maasverse in this deep dive episode of Dragons in the Details!NOTE ON SPOILERS: We bre
ACOTAR: The Mother Deep Dive | Who is Prythian’s Creator, Really?
ACOTAR: The Mother Deep Dive | Who is Prythian’s Creator, Really?Who is Prythian’s Creator? In this deep dive podcast episode, we break down everything we know about The Mother in Sarah J. Maas's ACOTAR series. Join us as we unravel her powers, her motivations, and why she’s so interested in Nesta. Then, in our Maasverse section, we unravel her connections to the Throne of Glass gods, Urd, an
ACOTAR: Koschei Deep Dive | Breaking Down ALL the Lore around ACOTAR 6’s Likely Villain
Who is the villain of ACOTAR 6? In this deep dive podcast episode, we explore the Slavic folklore behind Koschei the Deathless to predict Sarah J. Maas's next moves in the ACOTAR series. Discover the mysterious powers of Koschei, the intriguing Onyx Box theory, and the secrets behind the Swan Maidens. Plus, we dive into the Maasverse lore with connections to Throne of Glass and Crescent City, unra
ACOTAR: Stryga Deep Dive | Eating Life, Weaving Looms, Throne of Glass ties, and more!
Welcome to "Dragons in the Details," your go-to podcast for deep dives into Sarah J. Maas's ACOTAR series and the wider Maasverse, including Throne of Glass and Crescent City.In this episode, Abby and Ronnie dive into Prythian’s most terrifying spinner, the Weaver of the Woods - Stryga! We break down her bone-chillin powers, what it means that she can “eat life,” how her mythology ties into her AC
ACOTAR: The Bone Carver Deep Dive | Prythian lore, Ties to Crescent City, Connections to Throne of Glass, and more!
Welcome to "Dragons in the Details," your go-to podcast for deep dives into Sarah J. Maas's ACOTAR series and the wider Maasverse, including Throne of Glass and Crescent City.In this episode, Abby and Ronnie unpack the mysteries surrounding the Bone Carver: why he refused to leave the Prison, what he was tracing in the dirt, and the hidden lore that reveals huge secrets about Prythia
ACOTAR: The Prison Deep Dive | Eighth Court Magic, What is Lanthys, Maasverse Theories, and more!
Join Abby and Ronnie as we explore ACOTAR's most mysterious location: The Prison! We're unpacking everything about Prythian's misty island compound—what the Prison actually is, the enigmatic Prison guards and their potential connection to Koschei, and why Nesta said the magic there "felt different" than Night Court magic.**Maasverse Spoilers from here on out**In our Maasverse
The Ultimate Maasverse Holiday Special & 2025 Recap (ft. ThreeFacedGoddess)
Join Abby, Ronnie, and special guest MORGAN (aka ThreeFacedGoddess on TikTok) for the ultimate Maasverse Holiday Special and 2025 Recap! We're kicking off with a cozy end-of-year roundup featuring our favorite reads, binge-worthy TV shows, standout movies, and all the memorable media moments from 2024. Expect hot takes, cozy vibes, and plenty of laughs.In the second half, dive deep into the wo
ACOTAR: The Library Deep Dive - Bryaxis, Priestesses, & What's Lurking at the Bottom
Join Abby and Ronnie as they descend into the depths of ACOTAR'S House of Wind Library! From the mysterious sentience of the House itself to the terrifying (but cuddly) creature known as Bryaxis - we break it all down for you in this ACOTAR Deep Dive Episode! What exactly IS the House of Wind and why does it have a heartbeat? What's really at the bottom of the Library? And why are Nesta and Emerie
ACOTAR: High Lords Deep Dive - Powers, Heirs, & Missing High Ladies
Join Abby and Ronnie as they dive deep into our faithful leaders of Prythian - the High Lords! From Beron’s nefarious motivations to Helion’s connection to the mask - we break it all down for you in this ACOTAR Deep Dive Episode! What exactly is the source of the High Lord’s Powers? Who’s the heir to each court? And how exactly is it possible that in the millennia of magic choosing the High Lords
ACOTAR: Eris Deep Dive - Unraveling the Autumn Heir’s Many Mysteries
Join Abby and Ronnie as they unravel the MANY, MANY mysteries surrounding our favorite (presumed) heir of Autumn Court, Eris Vanserra! What exactly are Eris’s powers? How does he know everything he seems to know? Why is Rhys so willing to trust him? And what exactl went down with Eris, the Made dagger, and Brially and Koschei at the end of “A Court of Silver Flames”? In this romantasy deep dive pe
The Dragon's Thanksgiving Special
It’s time for something a little different this week! Join Abby and Ronnie for a cozy Thanksgiving special where they simply sit around and gab, mostly about books. Warm and cozy and fun for the whole family! (But still rated R!)👉 SUBSCRIBE for weekly deep dives into your favorite Maasverse characters!💬 Drop your Rhys theories in the comments - we read them all!⚠️ SPOILERS for entire ACOTAR series
ACOTAR: Rhysand Deep Dive Part 2 - What Drives our High Lord Illyrian Baby?
Join Abby and Ronnie as they unravel the mystery of Rhysand's character and motivations in this week’s ACOTAR Deep Dive!! Why does our favorite High Lord do what he does? Why did he want to kill Tamlin in ACOFAS? Why is he so reluctant to use his Daemati powers? And why is the Suriel so involved in his love life? In this romantasy deep dive perfect for ACOTAR fans, we explore Rhys's motivations, u
ACOTAR: Rhysand Deep Dive Part 1 - Powers, Beast Form & Mysterious Origins
Join Abby and Ronnie as they unravel the mystery of Rhysand's true powers and origins in this week’s ACOTAR Deep Dive!! Why does the most powerful High Lord in Prythian history have a beast form that looks exactly like the Daglan’'s hounds? In this romantasy deep dive perfect for ACOTAR fans, we explore Rhys's Daemati abilities, his shadowy connections across the Maasverse, and the disturbing link
ACOTAR: Amren Deep Dive - Angel, Serpent, Betrayer of the Inner Circle?
Join Abby and Ronnie as they dive into one of ACOTAR’s most mysterious characters - Amren! Is this tiny ancient one actually a fallen angel playing the long game? In this romantasy deep dive perfect for BookTok fans, we uncover connections across the entire Maasverse that will change how you see Amren forever. We break down everything we know about Amren - from: her angelic origins to her sometim
ACOTAR: Morrigan Deep Dive - Liar, Witch, Death Goddess in Disguise?
Is Mor just ACOTAR’s resident mean girl with a truth power, or is she secretly the most dangerous member of the Inner Circle? After analyzing every scene, lie, and suspicious moment across the entire series, we've uncovered connections that will change how you see Mor forever. Join Abby & Ronnie as they dive deep into Prythian's resident blonde bombshell, her lies, her secrets, and her shocki
Onyx Storm Deep Dive: Breaking Down Rebecca Yarros' Latest Bombshells
Rebecca Yarros just gave us SO MUCH at Romantasy BookCon, and we're here to break it all down! Join Abby and Ronnie for an unscripted, off-the-cuff reaction to the Fantasy Fangirls interview. From confirming our wildest theories to dropping new bombshells about Book 4, this interview changed the game. Grab your dragon scales and let's dive in!Major Bombshells Revealed:🐉 The Reason Xaden Ma
ACOTAR: Azriel Deep Dive - His Shadows, His Winnowing & His Hellacious Origins
Is Azriel just a shadow singer, or is there something far more ancient—and hellacious—at play? In this ACOTAR deep dive, we unravel the mysteries surrounding everyone's favorite Spymaster: his shadows that seem to have a mind of their own, his winnowing that “cuts through the world like a blade," and the origins of his power that even the Illyrians can't explain. We're connecting dots across the M
ACOTAR: Cassian Deep Dive - His Family Mystery, Power, and Maasverse Connections
Why does Cassian need seven siphons when other powerful Illyrians only need one? Why does the Bone Carver call him the Prince of Bastards? Why does he taste like snow and embers? In this ACOTAR deep dive, we explore the mysteries surrounding the Lord of Bloodshed - from his unexplained origins to the cryptic question the Bone Carver asked that changes everything. We're breaking down the contradict
ACOTAR: Elain Deep Dive - Exploring her Powers, Her Prophecies, and Her Mate Situation
Dive into the world of ACOTAR with friends Ronnie and Abby in this episode centered on Elain Archeron! Discover the unique fey powers Elain possesses and her connections within the Maasverse, including possible ties to the intrigues of the Night Court and the overarching narrative of the series. Whether you're fresh off your read of ACOTAR or revisiting the beloved series, this podcast is designed
ACOTAR: Nesta Deep Dive
Join us for an exciting episode of 'Dragons in the Details,' where we dive deep into the world of ACOTAR as we explore the complex character of Nesta Archeron. In this episode, we unravel her powerful gifts and uncover her evolving role within the Maasverse. Whether you're new to Sarah J. Maas's works or a long-time fan, our discussion will ignite your theories and deepen your understanding of Ne
ACOTAR: Feyre Deep Dive - Mysterious Powers, Her Beast Form, and Maasverse Connections -Is She Starborn?!?
Finally, and ACOTAR podcast that matches your obsession level. This week Abby and Ronnie are diving deeeeepp into our favorite High Lady of the Night Court from Sarah J Maas’s ACOTAR series, Feyre Archeron! We’ll break down everything from Feyre’s (many many) powers to what she sees in the Ouroboros and everything in between. In our Maasverse section we follow up on our huge reveal in Rhys’s Famil
Season 2 Trailer - Dive into Sarah J Maas's ACOTAR and the Maasverse with us!
Spoilers for Sarah J Maas's ACOTAR and (light) spoilers for the Maasverse! Finally, a podcast that matches your ACOTAR obsession level.Join Abby and Ronnie as they dive deep into the world of Sarah J Maas's A Court of Thorns and Roses series! With each episode covering everything from A Court of Thorns and Roses through A Court of Silver Flames, we're able to sink our teeth into the ju
ACOTAR: Archeron Family Deep Dive - Fae Ancestry, Ties to Death Gods, and a Maasverse Reveal?!?
Your favorite deep dive romantasy podcast is back with a look at our favorite human family from Sarah J Maas’s ACOTAR series, the Archerons! Get ready for an episode jam-packed with theories on the Archeron’s abilities, speculations on why Mama Archeron was so terrible, and questions on how much Mama and Papa Archeron really knew about the Fae. You won’t want to miss this episode!Did the Archeron’
ACOTAR: Rhys's Family Deep Dive - What Really Happened to Rhys's Mother and Sister, Connections to The Weaver, and our BIGGEST Maasverse Theory Ever
Your favorite literary chaos agents Abby and Ronnie are back with our most THEORY PACKED EPISODE YET! Get ready for wild maas-verse connections, intense deep-dives, and mind-bending, universe-defining theories as we dive deep into Rhys's family.**ACOTAR SPOILERS**Are Rhys’s Mother and Sister Really Dead?We start with the deaths of Rhys’s mother and sister. What do we know? Tamlin was there. What d
ACOTAR: Amarantha Deep Dive - A Backstory that Makes no Sense, Unleashing Tamlin's Rage, and a HUGE Maasverse Reveal
Your favorite literary chaos agents Abby and Ronnie dive DEEP into the worst redhead in Prythian - Amarantha! Get ready for wild theories, mass-verse connections, and our most mind-bending episode yet as we unravel the mysteries behind Under the Mountain's cruel queen.We start with the bizarre story of Clythia and Jurian that simply does not make sense. How could a Fae loyalist who hates humans fa
ACOTAR: Feyre's Trials Deep Dive - Feyre's rebirth, Tamlin's secrets, and Amarantha's lies
Abby and Ronnie are back this week with a deep dive into Feyre's Trials under the mountain in Sarah J. Maas's A Court of Thorns and Roses! We start with some lighthearted banter about singing abilities, hair growth supplements, and our embarrassing moments of mixing fantasy with reality (no, that guy with the blonde hair bun is not actually Tamlin, and no, that bleeding person is not a Venin). Our
ACOTAR: Lucien Deep Dive - Courtier, Spy, Keeper of all the Secrets?
Abby and Ronnie are back with a WILD deep dive into our favorite foxy red head, Lucien Vanserra! Get ready for some mind-blowing theories about everyone's favorite emissary as we explore his mysterious past, questionable loyalties, and potential future.We kick things off debating whether Lucien and Elain are truly mates (spoiler: it's complicated!). While there's definitely a physical bond between
ACOTAR: Tamlin Deep Dive - Hidden Powers, Family Secrets, and a Tragic Connection to Hybern?
Your favorite romantasy deep dive podcasters are back with our explosive first ACOTAR deep dive episode - tackling the most controversial High Lord, Tamlin! This episode will have you questioning everything you thought you knew about this golden-haired beast and his connection to the larger Maasverse.We kick off this ACOTAR character analysis episode with a heated debate about Tamlin's powers - fr
Season 2 Kickoff: Deep Dive into ACOTAR and the Maasverse with Abby and Ronnie!
Are you looking for a comprehensive ACOTAR series breakdown and character analysis? Then you've come to the right place! Join us for Season 2 of our podcast as we dive deep into all five A Court of Thorns and Roses books with spoilers galore for our complete series review.This season, your favorite romantasy podcast is back, ready to dissect Sarah J. Maas's A Court of Thorns and Roses saga. After
Onyx Storm: Book 4 Predictions (Part 2)
Your favorite literary chaos agents Abby and Ronnie are back with their FINAL episode on the Empyrean series! Join us for Part Two of our Book Four Predictions where we dive DEEPER into our theories and tie everything together before we officially move on to ACOTAR!We kick things off lamenting the summer heat before diving into our most burning questions about what's coming in Book Four. We explor
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
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
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 argument
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
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 sam
The Ending of Onyx Storm (Part 2) - Violet's Version
The End Of Onyx Storm Part 2 - Violet’s VersionYour favorite literary chaos agents Abby and Ronnie are back with their deep dive into the final chapter of Onyx Storm! Buckle up for "The Ending of Onyx Storm (Part 2): Violet's Version" where we dissect every shocking detail of that cliffhanger ending that left us all shattered!We kick things off with the an unusual question: how did Violet get to R
The Ending of Onyx Storm (Part 1) - Xaden's Version
Your favorite literary chaos agents Abby and Ronnie are back with part one of their mind-blowing deep dive into the ending of Onyx Storm! We're kicking things off with a return to our Diet Coke discourse (and bubbly drinks in general) before diving head-first into what happens to our favorite shadow-daddy on top of that hidden sun-soaked canyon. We start by tackling the burning question that's kee
Onyx Storm: Dreams Deep Dive
Your favorite literary chaos agents Abby and Ronnie are back with their most compelling theories yet! Join them for a deep dive into the most intriguing dreams in Rebecca Yarros' Onyx Storm. Fair warning: things get complicated, theories get elaborate, and we're seriously considering that the Venin might be running some sort of magical MLM scheme.What Madness Awaits You This EpisodeDreams, Schemes
Onyx Storm: Mailbag #2 - Ridoc's True Nature, Tairn's Lineage, and Our Craziest Brennan Theory Yet!
Your favorite crazy book theorists and co-hosts Abby and Ronnie sit down to talk about YOUR THEORIES again in Onyx Storm: Mailbag #2!We start off strong, with Abby realizing that Cath is in fact a man and not a nickname for “Cathy.” We then dive into whether Cath’s breath smelling bad is actually a clue to Cath’s age, and ponder if he might actually be way more important than we thought.We debunk
Onyx Storm: History Part 2 - The Second Krovlan Uprising, The Tyrrish Rebellion and Other Fun Stuff
Your favorite crazy book theorists and co-hosts Abby and Ronnie sit down to talk about the history of Navarre in Onyx Storm: History Part 2 - The Second Krovlan Uprising, The Tyrrish Rebellion, and Other Fun Stuff!We start with the Second Krovlan Uprising, where we explore what REALLY happened when Deverelli brokered that mysterious deal between an unnamed Isle kingdom and Krovla. Why did the Krov
Onyx Storm: History Part 1 - The Origin, The Great War, and The First Six
Your favorite literary chaos agents Abby and Ronnie are back with a mind-blowing deep dive into the mysterious history of Navarre in Onyx Storm: History Part 1 - The Origin, The Great War, and The First Six!We kick things diving into the fascinating world of the Fables of the Barren - that antique, heavy tome that holds the key to understanding the REAL history of this continent! We explore where
Onyx Storm: Signets Deep Dive
Your favorite crazy book theorists Abby and Ronnie dive deep into the mysterious world of signets in episode nine of Dragons in the Details! Get ready for a wild ride through the magical powers of the Empyrean series as we unpack everything you need to know about who can wield what (and why some people might be lying about it)!We start with a confession: Abby attended Onyx Storm Trivia and didn't
Onyx Storm: Deverelli Deep Dive
Your favorite literary chaos agents Abby and Ronnie are back with a mind-blowing deep dive into the mysterious isle of Deverelli! This episode was born from a throwaway theory that grew into something we just couldn't ignore - and trust us, you're going to want to hear this one.First, we tackle our favorite Deverelli moments - Ronnie loves when Xaden shows his softer side in the marketplace (and e
Onyx Storm: Mailbag #1 - The True Nature of the Wyvern, Breaking Bonds, and The Voice in Violet's Head
Your favorite literary chaos agents Abby and Ronnie are back with an episode filled with YOUR theories - “Onyx Storm: Mailbag #1”! We're diving into your wildest theories, burning questions, and brilliant observations that have been flooding our DMs and comments. Get ready for some mind-bending discussions that might just change everything you thought you knew about the Empyrean series!We kick th
Onyx Storm: Gods and Isles Deep Dive
Your favorite literary chaos agents Abby and Ronnie dive deep into the mysterious Isles and Gods of the Empyrean series in this mind-bending episode! We're finally tackling all those burning questions about the divine powers that shape Rebecca Yarros' world, and trust us when we say this one gets juicy!We kick things off with a deep-dive omissions corner about dragon ages. After some detective wor
Onyx Storm: Dragons Deep Dive
Your favorite literary chaos agents Abby and Ronnie are back with their most mind-blowing episode yet as they dive deep into the mysterious world and politics of the dragons in “Onyx Storm: Dragons Deep Dive!”We kick things off with a surprisingly divisive intro question - who's our favorite dragon? Ronnie shocks everyone (including Abby!) by choosing Sgaeyl, but Abby pledges allegiance to Andarna
Bonus: Quicksilver Reactions!
***Quicksilver Spoilers***Ronnie and Abby sit down to discuss one of the books they both chose to cure their Onyx Storm hangover - Quicksilver by Callie Hart! They compare Saeris and Kingfisher to Violet and Xaden, applaud the intricate and fun world building, and agree that Carrion is the real MVP of this book. Plus there are some fun moments where we discuss what voice we gave to the Quicksilver
Onyx Storm: Venin Deep Dive
Your favorite literary chaos agents Abby and Ronnie are back with a DEEP DIVE into the mysterious Venin in this week's episode of Dragons in the Details! We're unpacking everything we know about our creepy (and possibly confusing) villains - and as per usual, the more we find out, the less we know!We start by exploring the Venin's forms of power and what makes them so dangerous. From their ability
Onyx Storm: Lilith and Asher Deep Dive
Your favorite literary chaos agents Abby and Ronnie dive DEEP into the enigmatic parents of Violet Sorrengail in "Onyx Storm: Lilith and Asher Deep Dive"!We kick things off with the burning question: was Lilith a Venin? The evidence is compelling but contradictory! We analyze those suspicious bloodshot eyes Violet remembers from childhood and that chilling quote about Lilith sacrificing "her very
Onyx Storm: Xaden Riorson Deep Dive
Your favorite crazy book theorists Abby and Ronnie are back to dive DEEP into the character of Xaden Riorson in this wild first part of our two-part character analysis! Get ready for some serious theorizing about our favorite shadow daddy!We start with some quick corrections from last week's episode - Abby points out that Violet can wield lightning in dreams (which might mean she'll face off again
Onyx Storm: Violet Sorrengail Deep Dive| Her Signets, Her Paths, Her Ties to the Venin??
Your new favorite literary chaos agents and theory enthusiast Abby and Ronnie begin their coverage of the Empyrean Series with a DEEP DIVE into our favorite plucky heroine, Violet Sorrengail! We're kicking off our Empyrean series analysis with the character who started it all - and buckle up, because we have THOUGHTS and THEORIES. We start with our personal journeys into Rebecca Yarros' world. Th
