Ep. 1 A NEW ERA: Onyx Storm Prep Season Begins

Big changes are in the air, dearest fantasy readers! In this special episode, Dear Fantasy Reader launches its Onyx Storm lead-up mini-season while sharing exciting updates about the podcast’s future. The team proudly announces that Dear Fantasy Reader is merging with Dragon Readers Podcast, creating a powerhouse for deep dives, theories, and discussions about the Empyrean series and beyond. As part of this exciting new chapter, the podcast is thrilled to welcome two incredible new co-hosts: Karly and Kinsey! Together, Hannah, Kinsey, & Karly, will bring thoughtful analysis, in-depth discussions, and fresh perspectives to everything leading up to Onyx Storm. It’s a new era of Dear Fantasy Reader, and listeners won’t want to miss a moment. What’s in This Episode: • Meet new co-hosts Karly and Kinsey • Get a sneak peek at the Onyx Storm • mini-season • Learn about this exciting new chapter for the podcast! *All episodes include spoilers for the entirety of Fourth Wing and Iron Flame* Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 00:53 Surprise Announcement 03:01 Get To Know Us: How We Got Here 14:08 Get To Know Us Q&A: How We Got Into Reading & Fourth Wing 23:57 Get To Know Us Q&A: Favorite Genre & Favorite Series 35:10 Get To Know Us Q&A: Favorite Fourth Wing Character & Empyrean Moment 44:08 Upcoming Mini Season 46:05 About Dragon Readers 51:10 Our Plans for Season 3 of Dear Fantasy Reader Podcast 53:46 BLOOPERS **Please note that ads may affect the timestamps by a few minutes** Want more from Dear Fantasy Reader? The DFRP chapters so far: • Season 1: Fourth Wing Deep Dive Through the Lens of Iron Flame • Season 2: Onyx Storm Prep • Season 3: Onyx Storm Deep Dive • Season 4: Dear Fantasy Author — our ongoing author interview series featuring your favorite romantasy writers! • Follow us on Instagram @dearfantasyreaderpod to see who we’re interviewing next! • Season 5: The Overflowing TBR — our ongoing collection of bonus book chats, reactions, wild theories, and anything that doesn’t fit into a formal season but absolutely deserve their moment. • & MORE TO COME! Visit the Dear Fantasy Reader website for more info: https://www.dearfantasyreader.com

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