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, they take flight, exploring foreshadowing, easter eggs, & theories! *All episodes include spoilers for the entirety of Fourth Wing and Iron Flame* 00:00 Intro 03:43 Scribe Report (Chapter summary) 11:31 Discussion & Analysis 01:19:02 Foreshadowing, Easter Eggs, & Theories **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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