Marriage is about compromise... and apparently, that includes dragons, magic, and swoon-worthy love triangles. We’re a husband and wife diving into the Romantasy genre for the first time, sharing our unfiltered, chapter-by-chapter reactions. He’s here for the plot twists; she’s here for the romance. Together, we laugh, debate, and occasionally agree as we navigate epic quests and magical romances. If you love romantasy books, banter, and a little marital chaos, this podcast is for you. New episodes drop weekly!
Ep. 11 - Iron Flame Intro - Predictions, unhinged theories, and violent thoughts about Dane
Send us a text and tell us your fave part of the episode! Before we read a single chapter of Iron Flame, Christian is judging the cover, spiralling about character deaths, and praying this book doesn’t turn into a 600-page trust exercise. We’re kicking off book two with a classic first-impressions episode! Christian finally reads the back cover of Iron Flame, gives us his honest (and unfiltered) theories, and immediately spirals about betrayals, spies, and how Violet is probably going underco...
21 Mar 2025
Ep. 10 - Fourth Wing Ch. 38-39 Death, Declarations, and a Brother from the Dead
Send us a text and tell us your fave part of the episode! What’s more shocking: Violet surviving a literal death spiral, or her dead brother casually showing up with an open arms welcome. In this final Fourth Wing episode, we’re breaking down chapters 38–39, and wow, do they go hard. Violet is poisoned, dying, and literally falling out of the sky—so naturally, Andarna shows up like a sparkly little lifesaver who is absolutely not strong enough for this moment. Meanwhile, Xaiden is in full “I ...
7 Mar 2025
Ep. 9 - Fourth Wing Ch. 34-37 Mind-Reading, Misdirection, and a Major Oh-Shit Moment
Send us a text and tell us your fave part of the episode! What’s worse—walking straight into an ambush or realizing your ex-bestie has been casually mind-reading you this whole time? This week, we’re covering chapters 34–37 of Fourth Wing, where the war games turn out to be a lot less “game” and a lot more “holy shit, we’re all gonna die.” Violet and crew arrive at their destination only to find it suspiciously abandoned, and let’s just say things go downhill fast. Meanwhile, Xaiden is mad (a...
Send us a text and tell us your fave part of the episode! When the slow burn finally ignites, and you realize your book is now very NSFW… yeah, it’s that kind of episode. This week, we’re covering chapters 30–33 of Fourth Wing, aka the chapters. Violet and Xaiden finally cross that line (and then cross it again), and Christian reads his first spicy scene—his life will never be the same. We unpack the build-up, the tension, and why Rebecca Yarros knew exactly what she was doing. Plus, we final...
22 Feb 2025
Ep. 7 - Fourth Wing Ch. 26 - 30: Sister Reunions, Shadowy Flirting, and a Griffon Invasion
Send us a text and tell us your fave part of the episode! What’s worse—realizing your dragons have more emotional intelligence than your love interest or getting third-wheeled by your sister during a crisis? Let’s get into it. This week, we cover chapters 26–30 of Fourth Wing, where Violet gets a surprise family reunion, but of course, it’s not without chaos. We break down her emotional catch-up with Mira (finally, someone in her family who doesn’t suck), Zayden’s “I’m not obsessed, you’re ob...
14 Feb 2025
Ep. 6 - Fourth Wing Ch. 22-25 - Shields, Shirtless Sparring, and Dragon Drama
Send us a text and tell us your fave part of the episode! What do you get when your dragon’s emotions hijack your body, your crush decides to “help,” and Jack won’t stop being the worst? A whole lot of trouble—and we’re here for it. This week, we’re diving into chapters 22–25 of Fourth Wing, where Violet finally learns how to shield her mind (with a little help from Xaiden and his overly calm demeanour). Meanwhile, the sparring gym turns into a thirst trap, with shirtless and riders leaving e...
7 Feb 2025
Ep. 5 - Fourth Wing Ch. 18-21 - Time Stops, Dane Whines, and Xaiden Finally Cares
Send us a text and tell us your fave part of the episode! What do you do when time freezes, assassins invade your room, and your dragon starts giving life advice? You panic—and then you listen to this episode. This week, we’re covering chapters 18–21 of Fourth Wing, where Violet discovers that freezing time is both a blessing and a logistical nightmare. We break down her dramatic room invasion (yes, Orin’s back and still awful), Xaden’s lethal rage and surprising tenderness, and Tairn’s grump...
31 Jan 2025
Ep. 4 - Fourth Wing Ch. 14-17 - Double Dragons, Dane’s Drama, and Tairn’s Big Entrance
Send us a text and tell us your fave part of the episode!What’s wilder: bonding TWO dragons or finding out your childhood best friend wouldn’t bend a single rule to save your life? Spoiler: it’s both.This week, we cover chapters 14–17 of Fourth Wing, where Violet somehow bonds two dragons (because one isn’t chaotic enough), Tynan gets toasted, and Dane proves he’s exactly who we thought he was. We dive into Violet’s dagger-wielding showdown, Xaiden’s habit of casually bending the rules to kee...
Send us a text and tell us your fave part of the episode!What do you get when you mix deadly obstacle courses, shadowy powers, and a dagger-wielding heroine? A whole lot of chaos—and we’re here for it.This week, we’re diving into chapters 10–13 of Fourth Wing, where Violet faces the gauntlet—an obstacle course straight out of her worst nightmares. We unpack the chaos as cadets fall left and right (RIP), while Violet finds a creative way to conquer the course with a dagger and some sheer deter...
17 Jan 2025
Ep. 2 - Fourth Wing Ch. 5-9
Send us a text and tell us your fave part of the episode!What happens when your survival strategy is “don’t die,” but everyone around you seems hell-bent on testing it?This week, we’re diving into chapters 5–9 of Fourth Wing, where the tension is as thick as a dragon’s scales. Violet’s training ramps up as she learns to navigate not just the parapet but the dangerous dynamics of the Rider's Quadrant. Jack’s murder spree has everyone on edge, Dane’s got some serious stage-five clinger energy, ...
15 Jan 2025
Ep. 1 - Fourth Wing Ch. 1-4
Send us a text and tell us your fave part of the episode!What would you do if your first day at school involved a life-or-death tightrope walk over a deadly drop?In this episode, we’re diving into chapters 1–4 of Fourth Wing, where we meet Violet—a dragon rider candidate with either the worst luck or a death wish (still undecided). We break down her nerve-wracking parapet walk, Christian has a lot of feelings about the practicality of combat boots on a ledge, and we can’t stop talking about h...
10 Jan 2025
START HERE - Who are we? What are we reading? What is this podcast about?
Send us a text and tell us your fave part of the episode!A romantasy-loving wife, a skeptical husband, and one wild book—what could go wrong?Ever wondered what happens when a romantasy-loving wife convinces her skeptical husband to read Fourth Wing? Spoiler: chaos, debates, and lots of laughter. In this intro episode, we share why we started the podcast, what Christian thinks he’s getting into (hint: he’s already side-eyeing love triangles and dragon drama), and what’s ahead as we dive into t...
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