Join your fellow squad mates, Hannah and Karen, as they dive into chapter 9 (Violet's Version) & 9 (Xaden's Version) of Fourth Wing, re-experiencing the story through the lens of Iron Flame!

In this episode, Hannah and Karen begin with a 'Scribe Report' (chapter summary) before taking flight into key moments, foreshadowing, questions, & theories! They conclude with a trip to the Healer's Quadrant, discussing favorite characters, quotes, & moments!

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

00:00 Intro

02:20 Scribe Report (Chapter summary)

03:50 Discussion, Foreshadowing, & Theories

04:24 Rebecca Yarros Archives: Xaden POV

06:50 Epigraph Explained

46:38 Healer's Quadrant: Favorite Quotes & Moments

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