Dear Fantasy Reader
Dear Fantasy Reader is a fantasy and romantasy podcast hosted by Hannah Michelle. It offers deep-dive book club discussions, author interviews, and explorations of the book community. The show features ongoing seasons like 'Dear Fantasy Author' and upcoming 'Dear Fantasy Community', with a completed season analyzing 'Fourth Wing' through 'Iron Flame'.
Episodes
Penn Cole - Preparing for Burn of the Everflame | A Dear Fantasy Author Interview
Join host Hannah Michelle and guest co-host, Mary Cross, as they sit down with New York Times bestselling author, Penn Cole, for an in-depth discussion on the highly anticipated conclusion of her romantic fantasy series, The Kindred's Curse Saga: Burn of the Everflame! This episode serves as PART TWO of their three hour long interview (!!!), where Penn shares insights into her writing journey, cha
Penn Cole - On Writing The Kindred's Curse Saga | A Dear Fantasy Author Interview
In this special Dear Fantasy Author episode, host Hannah Michelle and guest co-host, Mary Cross, sit down with New York Times bestselling romantic fantasy author, Penn Cole, to discuss The Kindred's Curse Saga in preparation of book four's release, Burn of the Everflame! This episode serves as PART ONE of two, exploring Penn's intricate world-building, slow-burn romance, and the nuanced social the
Dear Fantasy Reader: A New Chapter
Welcome to Dear Fantasy Reader! If you're new here, this is the perfect place to start. And if you've been here for a while, welcome to the next chapter! Dear Fantasy Reader began as a space for deep dives, theories, and fully immersive discussions around the books we love. As the podcast has grown, so has its perspective—expanding beyond the page to include conversations with authors, creators, a
Hannah Nicole Maehrer - Accomplice to the Villain | A Dear Fantasy Author Interview
🎤 Recorded before release day — one of Hannah Nicole Maehrer's first interviews about Accomplice to the Villain! In this special Dear Fantasy Author episode, host Hannah Michelle sits down with Hannah Nicole Maehrer to get the inside scoop on Accomplice to the Villain! This episode was recorded before the book's official release, making it one of Hannah Nicole Maehrer's first in-depth interviews
Jade Presley - The Never List | A Dear Fantasy Author Interview
In this spicy new episode of Dear Fantasy Author, host Hannah Michelle sits down with New York Times bestselling author, Jade Presley, to talk all things The Never List, a steamy "why choose" romantasy packed with magic, myth, and four very swoon-worthy love interests. This book became an instant book club favorite—and the DFR team was so excited to get the inside scoop directly from the author he
Stacey McEwan - A Forbidden Alchemy | A Dear Fantasy Author Interview
🎤 Recorded the day before the US release date - one of Stacey's first in-depth interviews about A Forbidden Alchemy! In this special Dear Fantasy Author episode, host Hannah Michelle sits down with New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Stacey McEwan to get the inside scoop on her brand-new romantasy release, A Forbidden Alchemy! Known for her signature blend of humor and heartbreak, Stac
Bree Grenwich & Parker Lennox | A Dear Fantasy Author Interview
🎤THE ONLY PLACE THE ESPRITHEAN 3 BOOK DETAILS HAVE BEEN REVEALED! In this special Dear Fantasy Author episode, host Hannah Michelle sits down with Bree Grenwich and Parker Lennox, co-authors of the Esprithean series, for a two-part interview that blends cozy chaos, craft talk, and major romantasy reveals. The first portion of the episode is completely spoiler-free and perfect for anyone curious ab
Hazel McBride - A Fate Forged In Fire | A Dear Fantasy Author Interview
🎤 Recorded before release day — one of Hazel's first interviews about A Fate Forged in Fire! In the first Dear Fantasy Author episode, host Hannah Michelle sits down with Hazel McBride to get the inside scoop on her Celtic-inspired romantic fantasy debut, A Fate Forged in Fire. The story is filled with dragons, slow-burn romance, political intrigue, and a powerful exploration of misogyny, femini
Ep. 18 Fourth Wing Deep Dive (WITH IRON FLAME CONTEXT): Ch. 36-39 | Easter Eggs, Theories & Key Moments
Join your fellow squad mates, Hannah and Karen, as they dive into chapters 36-39 of Fourth Wing, re-experiencing the story through the lens of Iron Flame! Hannah and Karen begin with a 'Scribe Report' (chapter summary) before diving into discussion and analysis of key moments, featuring transformative insights from Rebecca Yarros' Q&As and Iron Flame. They stop by the Healer's Quadrant for a tem
Ep. 17 Fourth Wing Deep Dive (WITH IRON FLAME CONTEXT): Ch. 34 & 35 | Easter Eggs, Theories & Key Moments
Join your fellow squad mates, Hannah and Karen, as they dive into chapters 34 & 35 of Fourth Wing, re-experiencing the story through the lens of Iron Flame! Hannah and Karen begin with a 'Scribe Report' (chapter summary) before diving into discussion and analysis of key moments, featuring transformative insights from Rebecca Yarros' Q&As and Iron Flame. They stop by the Healer's Quadrant for a t
Ep. 16 Fourth Wing Deep Dive (WITH IRON FLAME CONTEXT): Ch. 32 & 33 | Easter Eggs, Theories & Key Moments
Join your fellow squad mates, Hannah and Karen, as they dive into chapters 32 & 33 of Fourth Wing, re-experiencing the story through the lens of Iron Flame! Hannah and Karen begin with a 'Scribe Report' (chapter summary) before taking flight into discussion and analysis of key moments, foreshadowing, & theories! Then, they stop by the Healer's Quadrant for a temperature check on characters, favo
Ep. 15 Fourth Wing Deep Dive: Chapter 30 & 31 | Easter Eggs, Theories & Key Moments
Join your fellow squad mates, Hannah and Karen, as they dive into chapters 30 & 31 of Fourth Wing, re-experiencing the story through the lens of Iron Flame! Hannah and Karen begin with a 'Scribe Report' (chapter summary) before diving into discussion and analysis of key moments, featuring transformative insights from Rebecca Yarros' Q&As and Iron Flame. They stop by the Healer's Quadrant for a t
Ep. 14 Fourth Wing Deep Dive: Chapters 28 & 29 | Easter Eggs, Theories & Key Moments
Join your fellow squad mates, Hannah and Karen, as they dive into chapters 28 & 29 of Fourth Wing, re-experiencing the story through the lens of Iron Flame! Hannah and Karen begin with a 'Scribe Report' (chapter summary) before diving into discussion and analysis of key moments, featuring transformative insights from Rebecca Yarros' Q&As and Iron Flame. They stop by the Healer's Quadrant for a t
Ep. 13 Fourth Wing Deep Dive (WITH IRON FLAME CONTEXT): Ch. 26 & 27 | Easter Eggs, Theories & Key Moments
Join your fellow squad mates, Hannah and Karen, as they dive into chapters 26 & 27 of Fourth Wing, re-experiencing the story through the lens of Iron Flame! Hannah and Karen begin with a 'Scribe Report' (chapter summary) before diving into discussion and analysis of key moments, featuring transformative insights from Rebecca Yarros' Q&As and Iron Flame. They stop by the Healer's Quadrant for a t
Ep. 11 Fourth Wing Deep Dive (WITH IRON FLAME CONTEXT): Chapter 24 & 25 | Easter Eggs, Theories & Key Moments
Join your fellow squad mates, Hannah and Karen, as they dive into chapters 24 & 25 of Fourth Wing, re-experiencing the story through the lens of Iron Flame! Hannah and Karen begin with a 'Scribe Report' (chapter summary) before diving into discussion and analysis of key moments, featuring transformative insights from Rebecca Yarros' Q&As and Iron Flame. They stop by the Healer's Quadrant for a t
Ep. 12 Fourth Wing Deep Dive: XADEN POV CH 27 EXPLAINED | Easter Eggs, Theories & Key Moments
Join your fellow squad mates, Hannah and Karen, as they dive into the JUST RELEASED bonus chapter 27 of Fourth Wing from Xaden's POV, re-experiencing the story through the lens of Iron Flame! Hannah and Karen begin with a 'Scribe Report' (chapter summary) before diving into discussion and analysis of key moments, featuring transformative insights from Rebecca Yarros' Q&As and Iron Flame. Then, t
Onyx Storm Blurb EXPLAINED: Initial Thoughts & Theories
Join your fellow squad mates, Hannah and Karen, for an Emergency Empyrean Battle Brief: the JUST RELEASED Onyx Storm blurb! In this expedited bonus episode (delivered via Dragon, no less 🐉), they explore the implications of the blurb, discussing character arcs, potential plot developments, and the overarching themes of trust, uncertainty, and the quest for truth. The conversation is rich with the
Ep. 10 Fourth Wing Deep Dive: Chapter 22 & 23 | Easter Eggs, Theories & Key Moments
Join your fellow squad mates, Hannah and Karen, as they dive into chapters 22 & 23 of Fourth Wing, re-experiencing the story through the lens of Iron Flame! Hannah and Karen begin with a 'Scribe Report' (chapter summary) before diving into discussion and analysis of key moments, featuring transformative insights from Rebecca Yarros' Q&As and Iron Flame. They stop by the Archives for an Epigraph
Ep. 9 Fourth Wing Deep Dive (WITH IRON FLAME CONTEXT): Ch. 20 & 21 | Easter Eggs, Theories & Key Moments
Join your fellow squad mates, Hannah and Karen, as they dive into chapters 20 & 21 of Fourth Wing, re-experiencing the story through the lens of Iron Flame! In this episode, Hannah and Karen begin with a 'Scribe Report' (chapter summary) before taking flight into key moments, foreshadowing, & theories! Then, they stop by the Healer's Quadrant for a temperature check on characters, favorite momen
Fourth Wing NEW XADEN POV PREDICTIONS
Join squad mates Hannah and Karen as they take flight into the world of the Empyrean, using their signets of precognition to discuss the highly anticipated release of a brand new Xaden POV chapter of Fourth Wing- out on September 17th, 2024! What pivotal moments will we experience through Xaden's eyes? (SPOILER ALERT) How will his signets unfold on the page? They explore potential limitations, sha
Ep. 8 Fourth Wing Deep Dive (WITH IRON FLAME CONTEXT): Ch. 17-19 | Easter Eggs, Theories & Key Moments
Join your fellow squad mates, Hannah and Karen, as they dive into chapters 17-19 of Fourth Wing, re-experiencing the story through the lens of Iron Flame! Hannah and Karen begin with a 'Scribe Report' (chapter summary) before diving into discussion and analysis of key moments, featuring transformative insights from Rebecca Yarros' Q&As and Iron Flame. They stop by the Healer's Quadrant for a tem
OUR ERAS TOUR EXPERIENCE | Bookish Swiftie Fangirls
Join us for some fangirling, laughter, and a whole lot of love for Taylor Swift! 💖 In this bonus episode, we're sharing all the magical, serendipitous moments from Taylor Swift's The Eras Tour in London—front row barricade! 🎤✨ We dive into how Taylor has been the soundtrack to our lives and friendship, and how all of the dominoes cascaded in a line before and during our show. After queuing for
Ep. 7 Fourth Wing Deep Dive: Ch. 13-16 + Xaden's POV Bonus Chapter 16 | Easter Eggs, Theories & Key Moments
Join your fellow squad mates, Hannah and Karen, as they dive into chapters 13-16 + 16 Xaden's POV of Fourth Wing, re-experiencing the story through the lens of Iron Flame! Hannah and Karen begin with a 'Scribe Report' (chapter summary) before diving into the discussion and analysis section on key moments, featuring transformative insights from Rebecca Yarros' Q&As and Iron Flame. They then visit
Ep. 6 Fourth Wing Deep Dive (WITH IRON FLAME CONTEXT): Ch.10-12 | Easter Eggs, Theories & Key Moments
Join your fellow squad mates, Hannah and Karen, as they dive into chapters 10-12 of Fourth Wing, re-experiencing the story through the lens of Iron Flame! Hannah and Karen begin with a 'Scribe Report' (chapter summary) before crossing the gauntlet into the discussion and analysis section: key moments, foreshadowing, & transformative insights from Iron Flame! Then they stop by the Healer's Quadra
Ep. 5 Fourth Wing Deep Dive: Ch. 9 + Xaden's POV Bonus Ch. 9 | Easter Eggs, Theories & Key Moments
Join your fellow squad mates, Hannah and Karen, as they dive into chapter 9 (Violet's Version) & 9 (Xaden's Version) of Fourth Wing, re-experiencing the story through the lens of Iron Flame! In this episode, Hannah and Karen begin with a 'Scribe Report' (chapter summary) before taking flight into key moments, foreshadowing, questions, & theories! They conclude with a trip to the Healer's Quadrant,
Ep. 4 Fourth Wing Deep Dive (WITH CONTEXT FROM IRON FLAME): Ch. 5-8 | Easter Eggs, Theories & Key Moments
Join your fellow squad mates, Hannah and Karen, as they dive into chapters 5-8 of Fourth Wing, re-experiencing the story through the lens of Iron Flame! In this episode, Hannah and Karen begin with a 'Scribe Report' (chapter summary) before taking flight into key moments, foreshadowing, & theories! They wrap up by exploring overarching and lingering questions about all things Empyrean! * All epi
Ep. 3 Fourth Wing Deep Dive (WITH IRON FLAME CONTEXT): Ch. 1-4 | Easter Eggs, Theories & Key Moments
Join your fellow squad mates, Hannah and Karen, as they dive into the first four chapters of Fourth Wing, re-experiencing the story through the lens of Iron Flame. Hannah and Karen begin with a 'Scribe Report' (chapter summary) before crossing the parapet into the Rider's Quadrant for a deep dive into key moments, enriched with transformative insights from Iron Flame. They then stop by the Healer'
Ep. 2 Groundwork: Fourth Wing DEEP DIVE Through The Lens of Iron Flame | Easter Eggs, Theories & Key Moments
Your fellow squad mates, Hannah and Karen, lay the groundwork for their in-depth exploration of the first book in the Empyrean series, Fourth Wing. They discuss their plans for analyzing it through the lens of the second book, Iron Flame. Discover what makes a reread of Fourth Wing an entirely different experience, including foreshadowing and Easter eggs, newly revealed signet abilities, and fresh
Ep. 1 Introduction: Who We Are and How We Fell In Love With Fourth Wing
Join best friends, Hannah and Karen, as they travel through the pages of Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros, taking what they've learned from the second book in the Empyrean Series, Iron Flame, to re-read and re-experience the first. Before taking flight into their deep dive, your fellow squad mates, Hannah and Karen, share their bookish journey into Fourth Wing and the romantasy genre. Discover the
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