Dragons in the Details: A Romantasy Deep Dive Podcast

Babes! We are giving you not one, but two episodes this week since we miss you all so much! We couldn't decide whether or not to re-release our Koschei Deep Dive or our ACOTAR 6 Predictions episode, so we thought, why not both? So here it is in all it's glory. This episode was recorded before we even knew ACOTAR 6 was being release, before Sarah J. Maas went on Call Her Daddy, before any of it. So if the predictions are a little wacky, that's why! But either way, we hope you enjoy it!

Original Show Notes:

**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, Koschei) we’re breaking down allllll our thoughts. Will Elain and Azriel ever find love? Will we get a redemption arc for one of our least favorite characters? And how much of the Maasverse will you have to read ahead of time? Find out our thoughts in this episode of Dragons in the Details!
NOTE ON SPOILERS: We break our episodes into ACOTAR-Only and Maasverse sections, with the Maasverse sections at the end. There will be NO MAASVERSE SPOILERS in the ACOTAR only sections, but we will cover the entirety of the A Court of Thorns and Roses series in the ACOTAR sections. So whether you’ve only been to Prythian or you’ve explored the entire Maasverse, this podcast is for you!
CHAPTERS:
00:00 This Episode was Recorded Before Call her Daddy
06:51 Episode Overview: Book 6 Predictions
10:22 Announcements: Read Crescent City
12:48 Corrections, Omissions, Social Media Shout Outs
19:11 Who will be our POV characters?
29:50 Who will be our Book 6 Villain?
33:38 What Will be the Major Plot Points?
48:29 How Could a Tamlin Redemption Arc Play Out?
57:00 What do we want to happen? (Guilty Pleasure)
01:06:21 Transitioning to the Mass Verse: Spoilers Ahead
01:07:11 Maasverse: Corrections, Omissions, Social Media Shout Outs
01:14:22 Will Book 6 be a Maasverse book?
01:25:33 Will more Maasverse Secrets be Revealed?
01:30:03 End of Season Reflections
01:38:15 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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Babes! In honor of confirmation of Koschei as our Valkerie Cycle villain, we decided we would take it back to our Koschei Deep Dive from last season. We get into all the lore, theories, and banter you love, and we even have a tie in to the Valkyriesl! One things for sure - after this episode, we're getting really excited about Koschei being our big bad for books 6-8. Hope you enjoy!
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, unraveling the nature of the Death Gods. Whether you're a fan of Feyre's journey or the wider Maasverse, this episode offers deep insights and new theories. 
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Dragons in the Details is your go-to podcast for detailed Romantasy lore explorations—no chapter recaps, just fresh insights and thoughtful connections. Please note: spoilers for the full ACOTAR series for the entire episode, and for Throne of Glass, and Crescent City in our Maasverse section.. Subscribe and join the conversation!
00:00 The Great Sheet Debate
02:52 Episode Overview: Koschei Deep Dive
07:59 SEASON 3 ANNOUNCEMENT!! WE WILL BE COVERING...
13:24 COSMS: Confirmation that Lucien is Helion's Heir? 
16:02 COSMS: We're not here for plot holes!
20:02 Fun Q: What are the Death Gods favorite board games?
22:43 What are Koschei's Powers?
38:22 What's in Koschei's box?
48:57 Who are the Swan Maidens?
01:02:15 COSMs: Vassa Vassa Vassa
01:08:11 What are the Death Gods? (Maasverse)
01:44:48 Reading Corner: The Will of the Many!
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Babes! This week we had the immense pleasure of being guest on STAN, a podcast that observes and examines all things fandom.

We sit down with host Allegra to discuss the ACOTAR fandom, romantasy at large, and why these books are for everyone.

Show notes:

I am the rock against which the surf crashes. Nothing can break me. 

Our angelic guests Abby and Ronnie (from @DragonsintheDetailsPod) lead the conversation on Sarah J Maas’s A Court of Thorn’s and Roses (ACOTAR) series. We get into the depth and complexity of fantasy world building, the frustrating societal tendency to denigrate media and literature intended for women, the positive impact of elevating relationships written for the female gaze. Tangents include…

​The unfortunate series of events that led to all the teen stars of game of thrones witnessing me have a panic attack
​The ‘clean’ vs ‘dirty’ boy dichotemy 
​The underrated ecstasy of organised fun! 

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We cannot thank Allegra enough for having us on as guests. We hope you have as much fun listening to the episode as we did making it!

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Babes!! We are finally digging into one of our lady of science, (former) queen of the witches, the head of House of Flame and Shadow herself - Hypaxia Enador! Low-key, after recording this episode, we both forgot how great Hypaxia is. Ronnie and Abby sit down to talk Hypaxia’s powers (including her terrible necromancy), her tutors (how old is too old?), and what it means that she seems to have replaced the Under-King. Plus in our full Maasverse section we dive deep on just ~ where ~ those healing abilities of her came from. Buckle up, this week’s episode is a wild ride!
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 was provided by elizianna.the.one!
The best way to support the show is by purchasing a monthly membership on Patreon. So if you like what we would do and would like to support us, the link is here: https://www.patreon.com/cw/DragonsInTheDetailsPod 
CHAPTERS:
00:00:00 Discovering Sleep Token!
00:03:21 Everyone Needs to Read Because I Killed Him
00:08:38 VERY EXCITING ANNOUNCEMENTS
00:12:29 If We Hosted Our Faves on the Pod
00:17:14 What are Hypaxia's Powers? 
00:49:23 Why Did the Under King Want Hypaxia in HOFAS?
01:14:33 What Does It Mean That Hypaxia is Now Head of HOFAS?
01:26:50 MAASVERSE SPOILERS!
01:33:30 Why Are the Witches in Crescent City Healers?
01:55:52 What is the Significance of Hypaxia's Tutors Being Old AF? 
02:01:49 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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BABESSSSS!!!! We FINALLY have our covers, titles, and blurbs for ACOTAR 6 and 7 and we are soooo excited to break them down for you! Join us as we dive into the meaning behind “A Court of Splintered Harmony” and “A Court of Forgotten Melody.” We’re talking fires, bones, dragons(?!), portals, spiders, 8 pointed stars, spindles, fate, Valkyries, Koschei, Wagner (?!), and more! From the betrayal and truths that are rocking the night court to the events that will leave Prythian changed forever, we can’t wait to read these books and we’re so excited to be starting this journey with all of you!

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!
The best way to support the show is by purchasing a monthly membership on Patreon. So if you like what we would do and would like to support us, the link is here: https://www.patreon.com/cw/DragonsInTheDetailsPod 
CHAPTERS:
00:00 Where Were You When You Heard the News?
02:59 Episode Overview
05:01 Announcements
07:45 Covers, Titles + Blurbs Overview
12:09 How are we Feeling? Mentally, Physically, Emotionally?
16:13 Cover Breakdown
23:32 Maasverse Spoiler Warning!
23:55 Obviously, We're Going to have to Talk about this Spider
37:42 Breaking Down the Blurbs
59:56 What Could Have Changed Prythian Forever?
01:04:40 What does Koschei have to do with the Valkyries?
01:10:27 Wagner's Ring Cycle
01:22:52 Who will be the POV Characters?
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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