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Romantasy Chaos HQ Pod
Hosted by Avorie & Xavier Harleston · EN
Think-y, spicy, sometimes unhinged. Your favorite Romantasy Theorists decode the Fourth Wing epigraphs 8 minutes at a time. Because this community knows there's more than one way to enjoy Romantasy.
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Love as Thou Wilt Week with Rebecca Thorne
1w ago01:14:03Tap to summarizeIn this special bonus episode for Love as Thou Wilt Week, our celebration of inclusive love in the Romantasy space, we are joined by USA Today, Indie, and Sunday Times Bestselling author of the Tea & Tomes series and This Gilded Abyss (and more!), Rebecca Thorne. Join us as we talk about Rebecca’s journey into cozy fantasy, revenge dedications, and being trapped in an underwater city with zombies for three years! Avorie and Xavier pitch two book ideas (one for Rebecca, one for her wife) and get to know the sentient moss who’s featured in her brand new book, Moss’d in Space.You can find Rebecca online at https://rebeccathorne.net/ or on Instagram @rebeccathornewrites. Her newest book, Moss’d in Space, is available June 30, 2026 from independent bookshop Books Are Awesome, Barnes and Noble (their SFF book of the month for July!), major retailers, independent book stores, and Bookshop.orgHappy Pride and Love as Thou Wilt!
Transcribe →Love as Thou Wilt Week with Eskay Kabba
2w ago01:05:14Tap to summarizeIn this special bonus episode for Love as Thou Wilt Week, our celebration of inclusive love in Romantasy and romantic fantasy, we are joined by author of steamy MM romance, Eskay Kabba.Join us as we chat about how Eskay got her start, how her social work background impacts her writing, and how a teenage fanfic turned into her first Romantasy series!Find Eskay online at https://www.eskaykabba.com or @eskay_kabba_author. Her books are available for purchase through all major retailers, Google Books, independent booksellers, and Bookshop.org.Happy Pride and Love as Thou Wilt!
Transcribe →Love as Thou Wilt Week with Nicole Holleman
2w ago01:24:11Tap to summarizeIn this special bonus episode for Love as Thou Wilt Week, our celebration of inclusive love in the Romantasy space, we are joined by author and host of the Fantasy Fangirls Podcast, Nicole Holleman. Join us as we talk about Nicole’s transition from fangirl to podcaster to author, her wonderful, golden retriever husband (and why he’s the reason this podcast exists), and of course, discuss some of our favorite Fourth Wing characters and theories!You can find Nicole online at https://www.nicoleholleman.com/, or on Instagram/TikTok @authornicoleholleman, and listen along to the Fantasy Fangirls Podcast and on Instagram/TikTok @fantasyfangirlspod. Pre-order Nicole’s first book, Oath of the Chosen, now!Happy Pride and Love as Thou Wilt!
Transcribe →Love as Thou Wilt Week with C.L. Briar and Rylee Kubbera
2w ago00:52:10Tap to summarizeIn this special bonus episode for Love as Thou Wilt Week, our celebration of inclusive love in the Romantasy space, we are joined by author C.L. Briar and artist Rylee Kubbera.Join us as we talk about how C.L. and Rylee became friends, C.L.’s writing journey and Rylee’s shocking revelation about cantaloupe!You can find C.L. Briar online at https://www.clbriar.com or on social media @c.l.briar. Her books are available from major retailers, independent book stores, and Bookshop.orgFind Rylee Kuberra online at https://www.ryleekuberra.com and on Instagram @ryleekuberra. Her narration talents are found extensively on Audible, Kobo, and other audiobook retailers.Happy Pride and Love as Thou Wilt!
Transcribe →Love as Thou Wilt Week with Heather Nix
2w ago00:54:31Tap to summarizeIn this special bonus episode for Love as Thou Wilt Week, our celebration of inclusive love in the Romantasy space, we are joined by author of magical sapphic books, Heather Nix. Join us as we talk about creating queernormative worlds, how mainstream media is imparting queer representation in Romantasy, and her amazing take on “Smut is just fairy P*rn!”You can find Heather online at https://booksbynix.com/ or on social media @booxbynix. Her books are available from major retailers, independent book stores, and Bookshop.orgHappy Pride and Love as Thou Wilt!
Transcribe →Love as Thou Wilt Week with Jacqueline Carey
2w ago01:16:27Tap to summarizeIn this special bonus episode for Love as Thou Wilt Week, we are joined by New York Times bestseller Jacqueline Carey, author of the critically acclaimed Kushiel’s Legacy series of historical fantasy novels, The Sundering epic fantasy duology, postmodern fables Santa Olivia and Saints Astray, and the Agent of Hel contemporary fantasy series. Join us as we celebrate the 25th anniversary of Kushiel’s Dart, dive into the experience of writing a progressive–even transgressive–debut novel, explore Jacqueline’s prolific fantasy career, and find out which of her books she wishes more people would read.Find Jacqueline Carey online at https://jacquelinecarey.com, on Facebook or @jcareyauthor on Instagram and Threads and @thelesis on TikTok. Her books are available for purchase through all major retailers, independent booksellers, and Bookshop.org.Happy Pride and Love as Thou Wilt!
Transcribe →Iron Flame Chapter 20: The one without the warm and fuzzies
3w ago00:08:22Tap to summarizeWelcome to Romantasy Chaos HQ, the Pod!SPOILER WARNING: Fourth Wing, Iron Flame, and Onyx Storm by Rebecca In this episode, we are decoding the epigraph from chapter 20 of Iron Flame.In the years after my father died, I forgot what it felt like to be loved. Then I entered the quadrant and became the monster everyone needed me to be, and I never regretted it. But then you gave those words to me, and I remembered…and nearly lost you, too. I’m striving to be better for you just like I promised, but I need you to know that monster is still there, screaming to use every ruthless part of me to get your words back. —Recovered Correspondence of Lieutenant Xaden Riorson to Cadet Violet SorrengailTheories we touch on in this episode:Xaden’s Villain Era Will Break Your HeartRebecca Yarros Disney Interview ReactionRebecca Yarros Plans to Wreck the FandomJoin us as we explore the deeper themes and hidden meaning of the Iron Flame epigraphs in less than 8 minutes.Love fan theories, deep dives, and unhinged fandom fun? Follow us on Instagram!
Transcribe →Romantasy Daddy Week-Who’s more Daddy: Tairn or Xaden? with Deep Trope Podcast
3w ago01:18:54Tap to summarizeIn this special bonus episode for Romantasy Daddy Week 2026, we are joined by Rachel and Kate of Deep Trope Podcast. Join us as we answer the question: Who’s more Daddy: Tairn or Xaden?You can find Rachel on Instagram and TikTok @plottwistrach and Deep Trope Podcast @deeptropepodcast and online at https://www.deeptropepodcast.com/. We want to thank independent bookseller, Book Bar, located in Palmyra, Pennsylvania for hosting our first live podcast recording. Find them online at https://www.bookbarus.com/ and on social media @BookBarUS for new and gently used books.
Transcribe →Iron Flame Chapter 19: The one with the great cosmic power
3w ago00:07:57Tap to summarizeWelcome to Romantasy Chaos HQ, the Pod!SPOILER WARNING: Fourth Wing, Iron Flame, and Onyx Storm by Rebecca YarrosIn this episode, we are decoding the epigraph from chapter 19 of Iron Flame.Dragons do not answer to the whims of men. —Colonel Kaori’s Field Guide to DragonkindJoin us as we explore the deeper themes and hidden meaning of the Iron Flame epigraphs in less than 8 minutes.Love fan theories, deep dives, and unhinged fandom fun? Follow us on Instagram!
Transcribe →Romantasy Daddy Week–Fourth Wing Fathers with RuningBooks
3w ago01:12:34Tap to summarizeIn this special bonus episode for Romantasy Daddy Week 2026, we are joined by Claire from Runing Books. Join us as we dive into the Fourth Wing fathers: Asher Daxton Sorrengail and Fen Riorson… and even touch on King Tauri!You can find the Runing Books crew on social media @runingbooks.
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