Dear Fantasy Reader
Hosted by Hannah and Karly and Kinsey and Hannah Michelle and Mary Cross · Hannah Michelle
4.8from 232 ratings
- 83
- Episodes
- 3
- Transcribed
- 232
- Ratings
- Daily
- Cadence
- 2024
- First episode
- 69K
- YouTube views
About Dear Fantasy Reader
Welcome to Dear Fantasy Reader—a fantasy and romantasy podcast hosted by Hannah Michelle, where stories don't end on the last page! Described by listeners as "a deep dive book club with your besties," the show blends thoughtful analysis, immersive discussions, and meaningful conversations with authors and voices across the book world. From unraveling theories and foreshadowing to exploring the craft and community behind the stories we love, Dear Fantasy Reader is your space to go deeper into the romantasy genre! 📖 ONGOING SEASON 2: Dear Fantasy Author In-depth conversations with fantasy and romantasy authors, diving into worldbuilding, character arcs, creative process, and the stories behind the stories. Each episode features both spoiler-free and spoiler-filled segments, so every reader can join the conversation. 🎙️ UPCOMING SEASON 3: Dear Fantasy Community A new series exploring the people and roles that shape the book world beyond the page—from creators to industry professionals—offering a closer look at what it really takes to bring stories to life. 🔥 COMPLETED SEASON 1: Fourth Wing Through the Lens of Iron Flame Experience Fourth Wing in a new light with chapter-by-chapter breakdowns unpacking how Iron Flame reshaped everything you thought you knew. With fangirl enthusiasm, detailed foreshadowing analysis, signet speculation, and over 30 hours of binge-worthy content, it's the ultimate deep dive for Empyrean fans. ✨ Subscribe now and take flight through the pages everyone can't stop talking about!
- Publisher
- Hannah Michelle
- Category
- arts
- Language
- en
- Explicit
- Yes
- First episode
- 17 Jul 2024
- Latest episode
- 27 Aug 2026
Latest episodes
3 of 83 episodes have a transcript.
27 Aug 2026TRANSCRIPT
Hazel McBride- A Queen Crowned In Flames | A Dear Fantasy Author Interview
30 Jul 2026TRANSCRIPT
Penn Cole - Preparing for Burn of the Everflame | A Dear Fantasy Author Interview
23 Jul 2026TRANSCRIPT
Penn Cole - On Writing The Kindred's Curse Saga | A Dear Fantasy Author Interview
Inside a recent episode
Hazel McBride- A Queen Crowned In Flames | A Dear Fantasy Author Interview
Published 27 Aug 2026 · Transcript excerpt
[…] And she was just such a beautifully written character. So. Thank you. Hands down. I loved her. Loved her. You know, in our last recording, we talked about that specific scene in book one. And I spoke about like, it wasn't there for shock factor. There was, there's a very good reason for, for it happening. And that reason is, pretty much the entire first half of book two. You know, it really makes her question everything about herself, but then also about her territory and what these people are doing and how far they're willing to go. And, you know, what she then needs to be to kind of like triumph over them in the end and what it's going to cost her. […]
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- Hazel McBride
- Penn Cole
- Bree Grenwich
- Parker Lennox
Reach and audience
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- YouTube views
- 69,146
- Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025
- Apple Podcasts (US)
- 4.8 / 5
- 93 ratings
- Spotify
- 4.8 / 5
- 139 ratings
Podcast Authority Score: 83 / 100
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- Quality
- 96
- Social presence
- 0
- YouTube
- 85
- Engagement
- 91
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Who hosts Dear Fantasy Reader?
Hannah and Karly and Kinsey and Hannah Michelle and Mary Cross host the show. Published by Hannah Michelle.
How often do new episodes come out?
The show publishes daily, based on its RSS feed.
Does Dear Fantasy Reader take guests?
Yes. Guests have been identified in episode analyses.
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