Ep. 3 Fourth Wing Deep Dive (WITH IRON FLAME CONTEXT): Ch. 1-4 | Easter Eggs, Theories & Key Moments
Join your fellow squad mates, Hannah and Karen, as they dive into the first four chapters of Fourth Wing, re-experiencing the story through the lens of Iron Flame.
Hannah and Karen begin with a ‘Scribe Report’ (chapter summary) before crossing the parapet into the Rider’s Quadrant for a deep dive into key moments, enriched with transformative insights from Iron Flame. They then stop by the Healer’s Quadrant for a temperature check on the characters, favorite moments, and quotes. Finally, they take flight, exploring foreshadowing, theories, and lingering questions about all things Empyrean!
*All episodes include spoilers for the entirety of Fourth Wing and Iron Flame*
00:00 Intro
01:26 Scribe Report (Chapter summary)
12:02 Discussion & Analysis
36:06 Entering the Rider’s Quadrant: Parapet
01:21:01 Healer’s Quadrant Temp Check
01:24:18 Favorite Moments & Quotes
01:28:20 Foreshadowing & Theories
01:54:08 Questions & Analysis
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Power “outlets” (00:47:28) & When Jack Turned (00:47:28) Entertainment Weekly: Author Rebecca Yarros on 'Iron Flame,' 'Fourth Wing' and The Empyrean Series - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S_Lm56IVaNw
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