Ep. 7 Fourth Wing Deep Dive: Ch. 13-16 + Xaden’s POV Bonus Chapter 16 | Easter Eggs, Theories & Key Moments

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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 the Scribe Quadrant for an Epigraph Analysis before heading to the Healer’s Quadrant for a temperature check on the characters, favorite moments, and standout quotes. Finally, they take flight, exploring foreshadowing, theories, and overarching questions on all things Empyrean!

*All episodes include spoilers for the entirety of Fourth Wing and Iron Flame*

00:00 Intro

04:31 Scribe Report (Chapter summary)

09:34 Discussion & Analysis

01:52:57 Scribe Quadrant: Epigraph Analysis

01:59:25 Healer’s Quadrant Temp Check

02:04:21 Favorite Moments & Quotes

02:07:09 Foreshadowing & Theories

02:32:13 Overarching Questions

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