Dragons in the Details: A Romantasy Deep Dive Podcast

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
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 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!
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 
Live show! We are hosting a live show in NY on 10/30. More details, including tickets, can be found here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/dragons-in-the-details-a-court-of-splintered-harmony-live-reaction-show-tickets-2000310882697?aff=oddtdtcreator
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!
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 
Live show! We are hosting a live show in NY on 10/30. More details, including tickets, can be found here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/dragons-in-the-details-a-court-of-splintered-harmony-live-reaction-show-tickets-2000310882697?aff=oddtdtcreator
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!
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 
Live show! We are hosting a live show in NY on 10/30. More details, including tickets, can be found here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/dragons-in-the-details-a-court-of-splintered-harmony-live-reaction-show-tickets-2000310882697?aff=oddtdtcreator
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.
SUPPORT US ON BOOKSHOP:
https://bookshop.org/shop/dragonsinthedetails
JOIN THE DISCUSSION: 👉 SUBSCRIBE for weekly deep dives!
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