Dragons in the Details: A Crescent City & Maasverse Deep Dive Podcast

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  Crescent City: Avallen Deep Dive 17.08.2026 2t 4min

  It’s finally time to dig into one of the biggest questions in the Maasverse: What’s going on with Avallen? This week we’re breaking down the misty isle to the North, and we definitely have more questions than answers! We’re chatting about why the mists around Avallen parted for Bryce and Helena, what’s going on with those wards that extend Beneath, and why the Prison and Avallen seem to be identical? Plus we’re diving into Morven, his stag throne (ew!), his powers, and his mysterious sensitivity to Truth Teller. And finally we’re wrapping up with a popular internet theory - is Cormac really dead? All that (and more) in this week’s episode!NOTE ON SPOILERS: This episode will have spoilers for both ACOTAR and Crescent City. If you have not read every book in both the A Court of Thorns and Roses and Crescent City series, beware! We will also have a section at the end for full Maasverse spoilers, including Throne of Glass - but we will include a spoiler warning in the episode for that!The best way to support the show is by purchasing a monthly membership on Patreon. So if you like what we would do and would like to support us, the link is here: https://www.patreon.com/cw/DragonsInTheDetailsPod CHAPTERS:00:35 Crispy Diet Coke Season is Once Again Upon Us04:07 Episode Overview09:05 Fun Question: Would you Rather11:20 COSMS: An Update on Lunch18:39 Avallen Background24:48 Why do the Mists part for Bryce and Helena on Avallen?43:00 Why are there Naturally Occurring Wards in Avallen?59:37 Why can Morven feel Truth Teller's Power?01:13:48 Why are the Tunnels in Avallen and the Prison Nearly Identical?01:26:34 Maasverse COSMs01:34:52 Why is the Avallen Throne made from Stag Antlers?01:46:16 Is Cormac Really Dead?01:56:16 Pre-Cog Corner!ABOUT THIS EPISODE: Dragons in the Details is the podcast that helps YOU better understand your favorite books. We never recap chapters—we find new insights, make new connections, and give you those WOW moments you love. WARNING: This episode contains spoilers for the entire ACOTAR series. The "Maasverse" section contains spoilers for Throne of Glass and Crescent City.SUPPORT US ON BOOKSHOP:https://bookshop.org/shop/dragonsinthedetailsJOIN THE DISCUSSION: 👉 SUBSCRIBE for weekly deep dives! • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dragonsinthedetailspod • TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dragonsinthedetailspod • Discord: https://discord.com/invite/k3yxN27wSeLISTEN ON THE GO: • Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1poCLjVuqgstcgSC90SEId • Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dragons-in-the-details-a-romantasy-deep-dive-podcast/id1801047018
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  Crescent City: Lidia Cervos Deep Dive 10.08.2026 1t 57min

  It is finally time to talk about Lidia Cervos!!! And We! Are! Excited! This week we’re breaking down Lidia’s (insane) powers, her eerie ability to know things, the story she tells Ruhn (sounds like a certain witchy lady we know), and who she’s actually (!) descended from (perhaps not as straightforward as it seems!). Plus Ruhn and Lidia's real-life meet-cute! All that - and more! - in this week’s episode of Dragons in the Details!NOTE ON SPOILERS: This episode will have spoilers for both ACOTAR and Crescent City. If you have not read every book in both the A Court of Thorns and Roses and Crescent City series, beware! We will also have a section at the end for full Maasverse spoilers, including Throne of Glass - but we will include a spoiler warning in the episode for that!Character art for this episode was provided by elizianna.the.one!The best way to support the show is by purchasing a monthly membership on Patreon. So if you like what we would do and would like to support us, the link is here: https://www.patreon.com/cw/DragonsInTheDetailsPod CHAPTERS:00:39 Closet clean out and melatonin05:37 Episode Overview and Announcements!08:59 Fun Question!11:18 COSMs13:31 What are Lidia's Powers?35:02 How does Lidia know all the things that she knows?48:26 Who is Lidia’s story about?01:06:41 Maasverse: Why is Lidia compared to Luna so often?01:19:12 Maasverse: Who is Lidia really descended from?01:44:53 Maasverse COSMs01:48:00 Pre-cog corner!ABOUT THIS EPISODE: Dragons in the Details is the podcast that helps YOU better understand your favorite books. We never recap chapters—we find new insights, make new connections, and give you those WOW moments you love. WARNING: This episode contains spoilers for the entire ACOTAR series. The "Maasverse" section contains spoilers for Throne of Glass and Crescent City.SUPPORT US ON BOOKSHOP:https://bookshop.org/shop/dragonsinthedetailsJOIN THE DISCUSSION: 👉 SUBSCRIBE for weekly deep dives! • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dragonsinthedetailspod • TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dragonsinthedetailspod • Discord: https://discord.com/invite/k3yxN27wSeLISTEN ON THE GO: • Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1poCLjVuqgstcgSC90SEId • Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dragons-in-the-details-a-romantasy-deep-dive-podcast/id1801047018
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  Crescent City: Ruhn Danaan Deep Dive 03.08.2026 1t 57min

  Babes! We are back this week talking about one of our favorite characters in the whole Maasverse - Ruhn Danaan, Crown Prince of the Valbarran Fae! We’re breaking down Ruhn’s numerous (and surprising) powers, where his powers work and where they don’t, why his shadows are so different from Cormac’s (and Azriel’s!), and where him and Lidia actually met. Through it all, we’ll talk about Ruhn’s seemingly numerous ties to night court, and ask ourselves the question everyone wants to know the answer to - Why does Ruhn look just like Rhys? All that (and more) in this week’s episode!NOTE ON SPOILERS: This episode will have spoilers for both ACOTAR and Crescent City. If you have not read every book in both the A Court of Thorns and Roses and Crescent City series, beware! We will also have a section at the end for full Maasverse spoilers, including Throne of Glass - but we will include a spoiler warning in the episode for that!Character art for this episode was provided by eburnsillustrations!If you are interested,  the best way to support the podcast is by purchasing a monthly membership on Patreon. So if you like what we would do and would like to support us, the link is here: https://www.patreon.com/cw/DragonsInTheDetailsPod CHAPTERS:01:51 Confounded by Lunch10:58 Announcements17:23 COSMS24:42: What are Ruhn's powers?52:25 Why are Ruhn's shadows different from Cormac's, Azriel's, and the Murder Twins?1:05:59 Why can Ruhn mindspeak in Gorsian shackles but not access his power?01:16:46 Where do Ruhn and Day meet?01:34:07 Why do Bryce and Ruhn have different starlights?01:47:20 Maasverse COSMs01:52:20 Pre-cog Corner!ABOUT THIS EPISODE: Dragons in the Details is the podcast that helps YOU better understand your favorite books. We never recap chapters—we find new insights, make new connections, and give you those WOW moments you love. WARNING: This episode contains spoilers for the entire ACOTAR series. The "Maasverse" section contains spoilers for Throne of Glass and Crescent City.SUPPORT US ON BOOKSHOP:https://bookshop.org/shop/dragonsinthedetailsJOIN THE DISCUSSION: 👉 SUBSCRIBE for weekly deep dives! • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dragonsinthedetailspod • TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dragonsinthedetailspod • Discord: https://discord.com/invite/k3yxN27wSeLISTEN ON THE GO: • Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1poCLjVuqgstcgSC90SEId • Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dragons-in-the-details-a-romantasy-deep-dive-podcast/id1801047018
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  Crescent City: Are Hunt and Bryce Really Mates? 27.07.2026 2t 19min

  Babes! We are back this week with a very special episode, covering a question that the fandom lovessssss to talk about: Are Hunt and Bryce really mates?! This is a HUGE question with a whole bunch of controversy surrounding it, so we try to treat it with the respect it deserves. We’re getting into, what, exactly when Hunt and Bryce have sex (including that WILD scene in Avallen), the arguments for (and against) them being mates, and the Bryceriel question. This week is slightly different, since we’re not providing our own theories, but discussing popular fan theories as well. Huge shoutout to our listeners Anastasia, Swizzy, and Nina for all of your help in researching this episode!  WE ARE NOW ON PATREON! The best way to support the podcast is by purchasing a monthly membership. So if you like what we would do and would like to support us, the link is here: https://www.patreon.com/cw/DragonsInTheDetailsPod NOTE ON SPOILERS: This episode will have spoilers for both ACOTAR and Crescent City. If you have not read every book in both the A Court of Thorns and Roses and Crescent City series, beware! We will also have a section at the end for full Maasverse spoilers, including Throne of Glass - but we will include a spoiler warning in the episode for that!Cover Art for this episode was provided by shayndl_art!CHAPTERS:00:53 Rebecca's Instagram, Obvi05:12 Episode Overview08:34 Announcements: We're on Patreon!10:16 Fun Question: Bachelorette Party Planning12:57 COSMS18:30 What happens when Hunt and Bryce's powers interact?45:57 Are Hunt and Bryce really mates?01:29:41 Are Hunt and Bryce really mates? Full Maasverse01:40:16 The Bryceriel of it all02:14:09 Pre-Cog CornerABOUT THIS EPISODE: Dragons in the Details is the podcast that helps YOU better understand your favorite books. We never recap chapters—we find new insights, make new connections, and give you those WOW moments you love. WARNING: This episode contains spoilers for the entire ACOTAR series. The "Maasverse" section contains spoilers for Throne of Glass and Crescent City.SUPPORT US ON BOOKSHOP:https://bookshop.org/shop/dragonsinthedetailsJOIN THE DISCUSSION: 👉 SUBSCRIBE for weekly deep dives! • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dragonsinthedetailspod • TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dragonsinthedetailspod • Discord: https://discord.com/invite/k3yxN27wSeLISTEN ON THE GO: • Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1poCLjVuqgstcgSC90SEId • Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dragons-in-the-details-a-romantasy-deep-dive-podcast/id1801047018
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  "Siren Says" Author Jennifer Michelle Herrera on Career Pivots & Getting Published 23.07.2026 1t 3min

  Hello lovely listeners! We are back with our final episode of Dragons After Dark on Spotify, and it’s a great one! This week we are very excited to speak with Jennifer Michelle Herrera, author of the upcoming “Siren Says!” We sit down with Jennifer to talk about her (very unique!) journey to getting published, what advice she would give to aspiring authors as a literary agent, Alan Turing (of course), and what inspired her to write “Siren Says.” We absolutely loved having Jennifer on the show and hope you all enjoy listening to the interview as much as we enjoyed recording it!And as a reminder, starting next week this show will be available exclusively on Patreon, so if you want to keep up with all of Abby and Ronnie’s bookish shenanigans, be sure to subscribe there! For less than the price of a movie ticket you will be getting four extra episodes each month. Hope to see you on Patreon!Siren Says synopsis: Twenty-five-year-old Raven Wynn knows that the ancient plant magic running through her veins brings nothing but destruction. It doomed her Welsh ancestors. It killed her mother. It’s the reason she’s now bound by a painful curse—one that will destroy her if she can’t find a way to break its hold. When her estranged Aunt Delilah bursts into her life promising a cure, Raven seizes the chance. However, her freedom comes at a steep price: Once her magic is fully unleashed, she is more powerful (and more dangerous) than anyone thought possible. Desperate to tame powers she never wanted, Raven makes a pact with Delilah: In exchange for learning to control her magic, Raven will capture one of the spirits that roam Delilah’s hometown on May’s Eve. With the help of an enigmatic new friend, Cherry, as well as an infuriatingly handsome stoneworker, Idris, Raven learns that her task is even more perilous than she imagined—one false move and the spirits could trap her soul—foreverWE ARE NOW ON PATREON! The best way to support the podcast is by purchasing a monthly membership. So if you like what we would do and would like to support us, the link is here: https://www.patreon.com/cw/DragonsInTheDetailsPod SUPPORT US ON BOOKSHOP:https://bookshop.org/shop/dragonsinthedetailsJOIN THE DISCUSSION: 👉 SUBSCRIBE for weekly deep dives! • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dragonsinthedetailspod • TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dragonsinthedetailspod • Discord: https://discord.com/invite/k3yxN27wSeLISTEN ON THE GO: • Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1poCLjVuqgstcgSC90SEId • Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dragons-in-the-details-a-romantasy-deep-dive-podcast/id1801047018
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  Crescent City: Hunt Athalar Deep Dive 20.07.2026 2t 4min

  WE ARE NOW ON PATREON! The best way to support the podcast is by purchasing a monthly membership. So if you like what we would do and would like to support us, the link is here: https://www.patreon.com/cw/DragonsInTheDetailsPod Helllloooooo lovely listeners! We are back this week to talk about everyone’s favorite Lord of Lighting, Prince of Hel, the Umbra Mortis himself - Hunt Athalar! In this episode we get into Hunt’s powers (There are many! They are confusing! This is not a simple answer!), his sensitivity to the Mask, why he’s always compared to a God, and what, exactly, are the implications of his name being Orion. All that (and more!) in this week’s episode of Dragons in the Details!NOTE ON SPOILERS: This episode will have spoilers for both ACOTAR and Crescent City. If you have not read every book in both the A Court of Thorns and Roses and Crescent City series, beware! We will also have a section at the end for full Maasverse spoilers, including Throne of Glass - but we will include a spoiler warning in the episode for that!CHAPTERS:00:36 ¡La Copa Mundial, Claro!04:58 Episode Overview06:57 Announcements: WE'RE ON PATREON!!08:32 Exploring Favorite SJM Series and Books09:05 Two Fun Questions! Crazy!14:51 COSMs21:15 What are Hunt's Powers?01:07:31 Why is Hunt so Sensitive to the Power of the Mask?01:19:32 Why is Hunt compared to a God so many times?01:31:35 What are the implications of Hunt's name being Orion?01:48:24 Throne of Glass Omissions and Connections01:53:03 Precog Corner: ABOUT THIS EPISODE: Dragons in the Details is the podcast that helps YOU better understand your favorite books. We never recap chapters—we find new insights, make new connections, and give you those WOW moments you love. WARNING: This episode contains spoilers for the entire ACOTAR series. The "Maasverse" section contains spoilers for Throne of Glass and Crescent City.SUPPORT US ON BOOKSHOP:https://bookshop.org/shop/dragonsinthedetailsJOIN THE DISCUSSION: 👉 SUBSCRIBE for weekly deep dives! • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dragonsinthedetailspod • TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dragonsinthedetailspod • Discord: https://discord.com/invite/k3yxN27wSeLISTEN ON THE GO: • Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1poCLjVuqgstcgSC90SEId • Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dragons-in-the-details-a-romantasy-deep-dive-podcast/id1801047018
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  The Moonfall Series (When the Moon Hatched, The Ballad of Falling Dragons): A Spoiler-free AND Spoiler-ful Review 16.07.2026 1t 19min

   WE ARE NOW ON PATREON! The best way to support the podcast is by purchasing a monthly membership. So if you like what we would do and would like to support us, the link is here: https://www.patreon.com/cw/DragonsInTheDetailsPod Hello lovely listeners! We are back with our latest episode of Dragons After Dark! Each week, Ronnie and Abby will bring you a full bonus episode of bookish content. It will cover the books we’re loving, the shows we’re watching, book news, reviews, and more! And as you might have guessed by now, it will be a little looser than our normal deep dives, but with plenty of our signature banter. For our third episode, we are chatting about one of the best fantasy series of the past few years - The Moonfall Series by Sarah A. Parker (When the Moon Hatched, The Ballad of Falling Dragons)! We chat about our journeys with the series, discuss how breaking up the story into two books worked (or didn’t work) in its favor, where we think Raeve and Kaan’s story should go from here, and what we loved and didn’t love about the series. The episode is broken into a spoiler-free and spoiler-ful discussion, so whether you can’t stop thinking about the Moonfall series or you haven’t picked it up yet, this episode is for you!Venezuela GoFundMe: https://gofund.me/45a51d837Creator Corner Shout Outs:Tianna Sellers Art: website, instagram  Syd Towle - tiktok CHAPTERS:00:38 Of course we’re talking T&T’s wedding babes!14:24 Episode Overview16:48 Creator Corner22:21 Moonfall Synopsis24:34 Our Journeys with this Series33:11 Facts and Background41:18 What do we think is the reason for the success of this series?51:30 SPOILERS - Top Moments01:05:27 What Didn't Work for Us01:16:05 Would you recommend this book to a friend?01:17:01 Reading CornerSUPPORT US ON BOOKSHOP:https://bookshop.org/shop/dragonsinthedetailsJOIN THE DISCUSSION: 👉 SUBSCRIBE for weekly deep dives! • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dragonsinthedetailspod • TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dragonsinthedetailspod • Discord: https://discord.com/invite/k3yxN27wSeLISTEN ON THE GO: • Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1poCLjVuqgstcgSC90SEId • Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dragons-in-the-details-a-romantasy-deep-dive-podcast/id1801047018
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  Crescent City: Bryce Quinlan Deep Dive (Pt 2) 13.07.2026 1t 39min

  BABES!! This week we are continuing our conversation about our favorite Super Powerful and Special Magic Starborn Princess, Bryce Adelaide Quinlan! This is part 2 of our two part deep dive into the Queen of the Valbarran Fae herself. This episode picks right up where we left off last week and keeps the theories coming!. We’re talking about Bryce’s time in Prythian, why she landed where she landed, why Nesta and Azriel had to be the ones to go with her, what happened with the pesky prison door, and the differences between Dusk Court and Night Court,  We get into all that - and more! - in this week’s episode of Dragons in the Details!NOTE ON SPOILERS: This episode will have spoilers for both ACOTAR and Crescent City. If you have not read every book in both the A Court of Thorns and Roses and Crescent City series, beware! We will also have a section at the end for full Maasverse spoilers, including Throne of Glass - but we will include a spoiler warning in the episode for that!CHAPTERS:00:32 Bugs, Cults, and Very Sweaty Feet08:00 Episode Overview: Bryce Deep Dive (Pt 2)18:59 Why was Bryce taken to Prythian when she intended to go to Hel?24:27 Why does Bryce land where she lands?33:18 Why did Sarah choose Nesta and Azriel to go into the caves with Bryce?52:16 What happened when Bryce tried to open the Prison door?01:11:23 What is the difference between Dusk Court and Night Court?01:28:54 Throne of Glass Omissions01:32:35 Pre-Cog CornerABOUT THIS EPISODE: Dragons in the Details is the podcast that helps YOU better understand your favorite books. We never recap chapters—we find new insights, make new connections, and give you those WOW moments you love. WARNING: This episode contains spoilers for the entire ACOTAR series. The "Maasverse" section contains spoilers for Throne of Glass and Crescent City.SUPPORT US ON BOOKSHOP:https://bookshop.org/shop/dragonsinthedetailsJOIN THE DISCUSSION: 👉 SUBSCRIBE for weekly deep dives! • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dragonsinthedetailspod • TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dragonsinthedetailspod • Discord: https://discord.com/invite/k3yxN27wSeLISTEN ON THE GO: • Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1poCLjVuqgstcgSC90SEId • Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dragons-in-the-details-a-romantasy-deep-dive-podcast/id1801047018
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  Alchemised Review - We've Never Read a Book Like This (Spoiler-Free and Spoiler-Full) 09.07.2026 1t 4min

  Trigger Warning: Discussion of war, torture, sexual assault, suicidal ideation, and trauma as depicted in Alchemised. Hello lovely listeners! We are back with our latest episode of Dragons After Dark! Each week, Ronnie and Abby will bring you a full bonus episode of bookish content. It will cover the books we’re loving, the shows we’re watching, book news, reviews, and more! And as you might have guessed by now, it will be a little looser than our normal deep dives, but with plenty of our signature banter. For our second episode, we are chatting about Abby’s favorite book of 2025 (and maybe the past five years) - Alchemised by SenLin Yu! We chat about our journeys with Alchemised, Alchemised’s connection to its source material,  and what we loved and didn’t love about the book. The episode is broken into a spoiler-free and spoiler-ful discussion. One note - Alchemised is a heavy book that deals with heavy themes, so if you want to sit this one out, we totally understand! We will be back with a new episode next week!Venezuela GoFundMe: https://gofund.me/45a51d837Creator Corner Shout Outs:Hello Dimeji - Instagam, TikTokCheryl - TikTok  CHAPTERS:00:41 Snuffelupagus?!?04:36 We heart World Cup07:01 Episode Overview: Alchemised11:38 Creator Corner!16:05 Let’s go snorkeling!18:55 Skepticism to Appreciation: The Reading Journey23:07 Background and Context of Alchemised24:37 What is Romantasy?28:26 Analyzing the Success of Alchemised34:09 Reacting to SenLin Yu Quotes43:24 Spoiler Alert: Diving into Alchemised54:49 Fatherhood and Redemption55:45 What Didn't Work: Critiques and Complexities01:01:12 Final Thoughts: Recommendations and ReflectionsSUPPORT US ON BOOKSHOP:https://bookshop.org/shop/dragonsinthedetailsJOIN THE DISCUSSION: 👉 SUBSCRIBE for weekly deep dives! • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dragonsinthedetailspod • TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dragonsinthedetailspod • Discord: https://discord.com/invite/k3yxN27wSeLISTEN ON THE GO: • Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1poCLjVuqgstcgSC90SEId • Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dragons-in-the-details-a-romantasy-deep-dive-podcast/id1801047018
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  Crescent City: Bryce Quinlan Deep Dive (Pt 1) 06.07.2026 2t 19min

  BABES!! It’s finally time to talk about our  Super Powerful and Special Magic Starborn Princess, Bryce Adelaide Quinlan! This is part 1 of our two part deep dive into the Queen of the Valbarran Fae herself. This episode is a veritable theory bonanza if we do say so ourselves. We’re talking Bryce’s star, her powers, her connection to - not one - but two handsome winged men, and how she is able to so easily wield the Mask. We get into all that - and more! - in this week’s episode of Dragons in the Details!NOTE ON SPOILERS: This episode will have spoilers for both ACOTAR and Crescent City. If you have not read every book in both the A Court of Thorns and Roses and Crescent City series, beware! We will also have a section at the end for full Maasverse spoilers, including Throne of Glass - but we will include a spoiler warning in the episode for that!CHAPTERS:00:30 An Absolutely Drastic Change08:52 Episode Overview: Bryce Deep Dive15:16 Fun Question: Platonic Hang19:12 COSMs- Silene's Carvings, The Sidra23:38 What are Bryce's Powers?01:00:49 Who did Bryce get her Starborn Power from? (The Ember Question)01:21:48 Why does Bryce's Star Glow when it Glows?01:32:31 Why do Hunt and Azriel Charge up Bryce so Well?01:51:45 What can Bryce do with the Mask?02:08:17 Throne of Glass Omissions02:11:45 Pre-Cog CornerABOUT THIS EPISODE: Dragons in the Details is the podcast that helps YOU better understand your favorite books. We never recap chapters—we find new insights, make new connections, and give you those WOW moments you love. WARNING: This episode contains spoilers for the entire ACOTAR series. The "Maasverse" section contains spoilers for Throne of Glass and Crescent City.SUPPORT US ON BOOKSHOP:https://bookshop.org/shop/dragonsinthedetailsJOIN THE DISCUSSION: 👉 SUBSCRIBE for weekly deep dives! • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dragonsinthedetailspod • TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dragonsinthedetailspod • Discord: https://discord.com/invite/k3yxN27wSeLISTEN ON THE GO: • Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1poCLjVuqgstcgSC90SEId • Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dragons-in-the-details-a-romantasy-deep-dive-podcast/id1801047018
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  Dragons After Dark: Off Campus - The Most Mature Romance Ever Made? 02.07.2026 1t 2min

  Hello lovely listeners! We have a little surprise for you this week! We are launching a new series, called (tentatively) Dragons After Dark! Each week, Ronnie and Abby will bring you a full bonus episode of bookish content. It will cover the books we’re loving, the shows we’re watching, book news, reviews, and more! And as you might have guessed by now, it will be a little looser than our normal deep dives, but with plenty of our signature banter. For our very first (official) episode of Dragons After Dark, we are talking the show that literally everyone has watched by now - Off Campus! So sit back, relax, maybe pour yourself a nice bottle of wine, and enjoy our chat about one of the best shows about hockey ever made. Creator Corner Shout Outs:Haley Puent Art: Instagram, WebsiteJaney Rainbow: TikTok, WebsiteHT Haze - Instagram, YouTube   CHAPTERS:00:00 The Two Olivia's Ruling Our Lives06:14 Introducing: Dragons After Dark!10:32 Creator Corner - That's Janie with an N!20:54 Diving into 'Off Campus' Series22:49 Success Factors of 'Off Campus'25:57 Themes and Messages in 'Off Campus'29:23 Personal Journeys with 'Off Campus'34:47 Favorite Scenes and Characters40:47 Unraveling the Truth: The Reveal41:18 Breakup Dynamics: Hannah and Garrett's Emotional Scene43:34 Mature Relationships: Complex Breakup Analysis45:50 Character Performances: Actors' Impact on Storytelling48:31 The Future of Adaptations: Impact on TV and Books55:00 Hope for Fantasy Adaptations: The Path Forward58:34 Reading Corner: Current Reads and RecommendationsSUPPORT US ON BOOKSHOP:https://bookshop.org/shop/dragonsinthedetailsJOIN THE DISCUSSION: 👉 SUBSCRIBE for weekly deep dives! • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dragonsinthedetailspod • TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dragonsinthedetailspod • Discord: https://discord.com/invite/k3yxN27wSeLISTEN ON THE GO: • Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1poCLjVuqgstcgSC90SEId • Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dragons-in-the-details-a-romantasy-deep-dive-podcast/id1801047018
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  Crescent City: Pelias Deep Dive 29.06.2026 1t 53min

  Join your favorite story sleuths Abby and Ronnie as they dive into what might be the worst Maasverse character of all time - Pelias!! How much was Pelias playing puppet master in Prythian? Why did he betray his people to the Daglan? What was the new power that Silene saw him wield before she went back to Prythian? And how did he manage to die twice?? We get into all that - and more! - in this week’s episode of Dragons in the Details!NOTE ON SPOILERS: This episode will have spoilers for both ACOTAR and Crescent City. If you have not read every book in both the A Court of Thorns and Roses and Crescent City series, beware! We will also have a section at the end for full Maasverse spoilers, including Throne of Glass - but we will include a spoiler warning in the episode for that!CHAPTERS:00:36 Oh No! We're Getting Married!09:15 Episode Overview: Pelias Deep Dive13:19 Fun Question: Choose your baby sitter!16:36 Corrections, Omissions, Social Media Shout Outs22:36 What was Pelias's role in all this?36:19 Why did Pelias Betray the Fae51:08 How Can Pelias Touch the Starsword?01:02:04 What was Pelias's Relationship with Enalius?01:12:57 Why did the Horn Break?01:27:29 What Happened with Pelias and Apollion?01:44:31 Pre-Cog CornerABOUT THIS EPISODE: Dragons in the Details is the podcast that helps YOU better understand your favorite books. We never recap chapters—we find new insights, make new connections, and give you those WOW moments you love. WARNING: This episode contains spoilers for the entire ACOTAR series. The "Maasverse" section contains spoilers for Throne of Glass and Crescent City.SUPPORT US ON BOOKSHOP:https://bookshop.org/shop/dragonsinthedetailsJOIN THE DISCUSSION: 👉 SUBSCRIBE for weekly deep dives! • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dragonsinthedetailspod • TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dragonsinthedetailspod • Discord: https://discord.com/invite/k3yxN27wSeLISTEN ON THE GO: • Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1poCLjVuqgstcgSC90SEId • Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dragons-in-the-details-a-romantasy-deep-dive-podcast/id1801047018
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  Crescent City: Silene and Helena Deep Dive 22.06.2026 1t 55min

  Join your favorite book detectives Abby and Ronnie as they dive into the sisters that defy all punnet squares - Silene and Helena! Why didn’t Silene reveal how to defeat the Daglan in her Ted Talk? What were the rivers of starlight that Helena carved into the caves in Avallen? Why did Theia say only her heirs were worth to tend to the Prison? Find out all that - and more - in this week's deep diveNOTE ON SPOILERS: This episode will have spoilers for both ACOTAR and Crescent City. If you have not read every book in both the A Court of Thorns and Roses and Crescent City series, beware! We will also have a section at the end for full Maasverse spoilers, including Throne of Glass - but we will include a spoiler warning in the episode for that!CHAPTERS:00:32 Rory's Dental Adventure05:12 Episode Overview: Silene and Helena Deep Dive08:45 Fun Question: College Majors - Archeron Edition11:03 COSMs16:16 What are Silene and Helena's Powers?29:21 What Part's of Silene's Story do we think are Fishy?49:33 What did Silene Depict in her Carvings?01:12:01 Why did Helena Stay on Midgard?01:19:03 What did Helena Depict in her Cave Drawings?01:31:50 Why are Theia's Heirs the Only Ones Worthy to Tend the Prison?01:39:22 Throne of Glass Omissions01:43:33 A Very Science Heavy Pre-Cog CornerABOUT THIS EPISODE: Dragons in the Details is the podcast that helps YOU better understand your favorite books. We never recap chapters—we find new insights, make new connections, and give you those WOW moments you love. WARNING: This episode contains spoilers for the entire ACOTAR series. The "Maasverse" section contains spoilers for Throne of Glass and Crescent City.SUPPORT US ON BOOKSHOP:https://bookshop.org/shop/dragonsinthedetailsJOIN THE DISCUSSION: 👉 SUBSCRIBE for weekly deep dives! • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dragonsinthedetailspod • TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dragonsinthedetailspod • Discord: https://discord.com/invite/k3yxN27wSeLISTEN ON THE GO: • Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1poCLjVuqgstcgSC90SEId • Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dragons-in-the-details-a-romantasy-deep-dive-podcast/id1801047018
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  Crescent City: Theia and Fionn Deep Dive 15.06.2026 1t 43min

  Join your favorite Maasverse mystery solvers Abby and Ronnie as they dive into the first and only royal line of Prythian — Theia and Fionn! Why didn't Theia call on Hel in the final battle against the Asteri? How was Fionn able to choose his own heir? Why couldn’t Theia just kill Fionn the old fashioned way? And what would it have taken to defeat the Daglan on Prythian? Find out all that - and more - in this week's deep diveNOTE ON SPOILERS: This episode will have spoilers for both ACOTAR and Crescent City. If you have not read every book in both the A Court of Thorns and Roses and Crescent City series, beware! We will also have a section at the end for full Maasverse spoilers, including Throne of Glass - but we will include a spoiler warning in the episode for that!CHAPTERS:00:29 Off Campus Today, Off Campus Tomorrow, Off Campus Forever05:17 Episode Overview: Theia and Fionn Deep Dive!08:17 Fun Question: What apps would Theia and Fionn use?11:01 COSMs20:08 What Really Went Down with Theia and Hel?28:01 The Complexity of Trust in Relationships34:14 Why Couldn't Theia Just Kill Fionn?50:03 Why Didn't Fionn Want to Hand Power Over to Theia?55:40 How Could Fionn Wield Both Truth Teller and the Starsword at the Same Time?59:16 The Connection Between Thea and the Blades01:08:31 What did Theia do to Make Things Right?01:15:47 How were the Daglan Defeated on Prythian?01:31:10 Throne of Glass Spoilers and Connections01:33:44 Pre-Cog Corner!ABOUT THIS EPISODE: Dragons in the Details is the podcast that helps YOU better understand your favorite books. We never recap chapters—we find new insights, make new connections, and give you those WOW moments you love. WARNING: This episode contains spoilers for the entire ACOTAR series. The "Maasverse" section contains spoilers for Throne of Glass and Crescent City.SUPPORT US ON BOOKSHOP:https://bookshop.org/shop/dragonsinthedetailsJOIN THE DISCUSSION: 👉 SUBSCRIBE for weekly deep dives! • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dragonsinthedetailspod • TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dragonsinthedetailspod • Discord: https://discord.com/invite/k3yxN27wSeLISTEN ON THE GO: • Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1poCLjVuqgstcgSC90SEId • Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dragons-in-the-details-a-romantasy-deep-dive-podcast/id1801047018
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  Crescent City: Vesperus Deep Dive 08.06.2026 1t 58min

  Join your favorite book detectives Abby and Ronnie as they dive into Abby’s personal Roman Empire, the Evening Star herself, the last remaining Asteri on Prythian - Vesperus! What was Vesperus up to on the Prison Island, and why was she trying to hide it from the other Asteri? Why did Theia bury her in a crystal sarcophagus? How come Vesperus can touch Ataraxia and not the starsword? And the question on everyone’s minds - why does she bleed black? Find out all that (and more) in this week’s episode - Crescent City: Vesperus Deep Dive!NOTE ON SPOILERS: This episode will have spoilers for both ACOTAR and Crescent City. If you have not read every book in both the A Court of Thorns and Roses and Crescent City series, beware! We will also have a section at the end for full Maasverse spoilers, including Throne of Glass - but we will include a spoiler warning in the episode for that!CHAPTERS:00:30 Welcome Back to Iced Matcha Season05:04 Convince me to Read: Direbound vs. Moonfall 16:24 Fun Question: What’s Most Important to us When We Read?22:36  COSMs30:23 What are Vesperus's Powers?44:25 Why is Vesperus in a Crystal Sarcophagus?59:48 Why can Vesperus touch Ataraxia but not the Starsword?01:19:45 What was Vesperus up to on the Island?01:28:53 Is Vesperus Really Dead?01:36:28 Maasverse Section - Is Vesperus really an Asteri?01:54:14 Pre-cog: Dragons! The Eye of Elena! Oh my!ABOUT THIS EPISODE: Dragons in the Details is the podcast that helps YOU better understand your favorite books. We never recap chapters—we find new insights, make new connections, and give you those WOW moments you love. WARNING: This episode contains spoilers for the entire ACOTAR series. The "Maasverse" section contains spoilers for Throne of Glass and Crescent City.JOIN THE DISCUSSION: 👉 SUBSCRIBE for weekly deep dives! • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dragonsinthedetailspod • TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dragonsinthedetailspod • Discord: https://discord.com/invite/k3yxN27wSeLISTEN ON THE GO: • Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1poCLjVuqgstcgSC90SEId • Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dragons-in-the-details-a-romantasy-deep-dive-podcast/id1801047018
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  Crescent City: Apollion and Thanatos Deep Dive 01.06.2026 1t 57min

  Join your favorite plot P.I.s Abby and Ronnie as they ponder what exactly is up with the Princes of the Pit and the Ravine. What were Apollion and Thanatos actually trying to achieve in Crescent City? Why is Thanatos all bark no bite? What exactly went down at the Astronomer’s? Why do Silene and Helena mysteriously have Apollion’s power? And of course - who the Hel is Lord Thanatos’s daughter? Find out all that (and more) in this week’s episode - Crescent City: Apollion and Thanatos Deep Dive!NOTE ON SPOILERS: This episode will have spoilers for both ACOTAR and Crescent City. If you have not read every book in both the A Court of Thorns and Roses and Crescent City series, beware! We will also have a section at the end for full Maasverse spoilers, including Throne of Glass - but we will include a spoiler warning in the episode for that!CHAPTERS:00:31 Ronnie is Amazing, Abby has Thoughts11:36 Episode Overview: Apollion & Thanatos Deep Dive14:53 Fun Question: Choose Your Prince of Hel17:04 COSMs26:12 What are Apollion's Powers?44:43 What are Apollion's Actual Goals?58:57 What are Thanatos's Powers?01:06:34 How did Thanatos put out Bryce's Starlight from Hel?01:16:45 Is Lord Thanatos, Thanatos?01:24:17 Who is Lord Thanatos’s Daughter?01:32:36 Are the Princes of Hel Good?01:38:51 Throne of Glass: What the Hel is going on here?01:48:08 Pre-Cog CornerABOUT THIS EPISODE: Dragons in the Details is the podcast that helps YOU better understand your favorite books. We never recap chapters—we find new insights, make new connections, and give you those WOW moments you love. WARNING: This episode contains spoilers for the entire ACOTAR series. The "Maasverse" section contains spoilers for Throne of Glass and Crescent City.JOIN THE DISCUSSION: 👉 SUBSCRIBE for weekly deep dives! • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dragonsinthedetailspod • TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dragonsinthedetailspod • Discord: https://discord.com/invite/k3yxN27wSeLISTEN ON THE GO: • Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1poCLjVuqgstcgSC90SEId • Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dragons-in-the-details-a-romantasy-deep-dive-podcast/id1801047018
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  Crescent City: Hel and Aidas Deep Dive 24.05.2026 2t 22min

  Join your favorite novel gumshoes Abby and Ronnie as they try to unlock the mysteries of the seven levels of Hel! This week we’re diving into all things Cold, Dark, Demonic and Princely. What is up with all these creatures from Hel? Why was the Kristallos venom able to be used as both an antidote to synth AND the Aster parasite? How come a black crown can’t hold a Prince of Hel? Did Bryce and Hunt actually go to Hel, or was it an illusion? And why did Jesiba tell Aidas not to fuck over Midgard - AGAIN! Find out all that (and more) in this week’s episode - Crescent City: Hel and Aidas Deep Dive!NOTE ON SPOILERS: This episode will have spoilers for both ACOTAR and Crescent City. If you have not read every book in both the A Court of Thorns and Roses and Crescent City series, beware! We will also have a section at the end for full Maasverse spoilers, including Throne of Glass - but we will include a spoiler warning in the episode for that!CHAPTERS:00:30 Of Course We're Watching Off Campus!11:42 Episode Overview: Hel and Aidas Deep Dive15:00 Fun Question18:02 COSMs28:05 What do we know about Hel?01:11:07 What is the Kristallos?01:30:22 What is The Shepherd?01:35:40 Why Can't a Black Crown Hold a Prince of Hel?01:45:18 What are Aidas's Powers?01:54:15 What does Aidas know about Prythian, and when did he know it?01:54:25 Aedis and Prithian: A Historical Connection02:07:49 Throne of Glass Omissions02:13:05 Pre-Cog Corner ABOUT THIS EPISODE: Dragons in the Details is the podcast that helps YOU better understand your favorite books. We never recap chapters—we find new insights, make new connections, and give you those WOW moments you love. WARNING: This episode contains spoilers for the entire ACOTAR series. The "Maasverse" section contains spoilers for Throne of Glass and Crescent City.JOIN THE DISCUSSION: 👉 SUBSCRIBE for weekly deep dives! • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dragonsinthedetailspod • TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dragonsinthedetailspod • Discord: https://discord.com/invite/k3yxN27wSeLISTEN ON THE GO: • Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1poCLjVuqgstcgSC90SEId • Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dragons-in-the-details-a-romantasy-deep-dive-podcast/id1801047018
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  Crescent City: Danika Fendyr Deep Dive 18.05.2026 1t 47min

  Quick Note - In our originally published version of this episode, we incorrectly attributed the role of Ursula in the cast of “The Little Mermaid Live!” to Oprah, not Queen Latifah. We sincerely apologize for this mistake. We have nothing but the greatest respect for both of these women and feel terrible about the mix-up. This version has been edited to remove the error, since we don’t like posting incorrect information, but we want to acknowledge the mistake and own it. We strive to get things right, and when we don't, we believe in saying so. Thank you for hearing us out.Original Show Notes:Join your favorite literary detectives Abby and Ronnie as they dive into everyone’s (?) favorite (?) wolf shifter, Danika Fendyr! This week we’re answering all the questions we had about Bryce’s surprisingly involved best friend. Just exactly what did Danika know, and when did she know it? Why did Danika put the Horn in Bryce’s back? And really, and the end of the day, was she actually a good friend? Find out all that (and more) in this week’s episode!NOTE ON SPOILERS: This episode will have spoilers for both ACOTAR and Crescent City. If you have not read every book in both the A Court of Thorns and Roses and Crescent City series, beware!CHAPTERS:00:31 Good News: Tarzan Still Slaps06:14 Episode Overview: Danika Deep Dive09:47 Fun Question: Choose your Shifter Form13:38 COSMs18:59 What are Danika's Powers and Where did they Come from?29:37 What did Danika know, and when did she know it?46:09 Why did Danika put the Horn in Bryce's back?54:39 Why does Danika keep so many things from Bryce?01:00:32 Throne of Glass spoilers from here on out!01:01:01 Throne of Glass COSMs01:14:45 Why were the Asteri so interested in the Fendyr line?01:26:45 What did Danika want to know about Baxian?01:32:08 Pre-Cog Corner!01:41:39 Reading Corner: Book Recommendations and Insights ABOUT THIS EPISODE: Dragons in the Details is the podcast that helps YOU better understand your favorite books. We never recap chapters—we find new insights, make new connections, and give you those WOW moments you love. WARNING: This episode contains spoilers for the entire ACOTAR series. The "Maasverse" section contains spoilers for Throne of Glass and Crescent City.JOIN THE DISCUSSION: 👉 SUBSCRIBE for weekly deep dives! • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dragonsinthedetailspod • TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dragonsinthedetailspod • Discord: https://discord.com/invite/k3yxN27wSeLISTEN ON THE GO: • Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1poCLjVuqgstcgSC90SEId • Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dragons-in-the-details-a-romantasy-deep-dive-podcast/id1801047018
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  Crescent City: Starborn Deep Dive 11.05.2026 2t 24min

  Dragons!! Are you ready for our FIRST Deep Dive of our Crescent City season? Strap in, because this one’s a doozy - it’s our Starborn Fae Deep Dive!Join your favorite book sleuths Abby and Ronnie as they uncover alllll the secrets of the Starborn fae. What exactly are the Starborn fae, anyway? How come some of them have shadows and some of them don’t? Why does the power seem to mostly pop up in females? And why, oh why, does the power seem so very similar to the Asteri’s? Find out all that (and more) in this week’s episode!NOTE ON SPOILERS: This episode will have spoilers for both ACOTAR and Crescent City. If you have not read every book in both the A Court of Thorns and Roses and Crescent City series, beware!CHAPTERS:00:00 Ramen for Breakfast09:39 Episode Overview: Starborn Deep Dive13:27 Announcements14:43 Fun Question: Ritas or White Raven?17:07 Corrections, Omissions, Social Media Shout Outs24:54 What are the Starborn Fae?33:13 What are the Powers of the Starborn Fae?50:07 What do we think the Starborn Fae are, Actually?01:31:35 What is the significance of the eight pointed star?01:40:58 What are the differences between Bryce and Ruhn's starlights?01:47:22 Why does the Starborn line seem to be stronger in Females than Males?01:54:09 Why can some starborn fae winnow, wield shadows, and mindspeak, while others can't?02:12:49 Throne of Glass Omissions02:17:20 Pre-Cog Corner ABOUT THIS EPISODE: Dragons in the Details is the podcast that helps YOU better understand your favorite books. We never recap chapters—we find new insights, make new connections, and give you those WOW moments you love. WARNING: This episode contains spoilers for the entire ACOTAR series. The "Maasverse" section contains spoilers for Throne of Glass and Crescent City.JOIN THE DISCUSSION: 👉 SUBSCRIBE for weekly deep dives! • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dragonsinthedetailspod • TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dragonsinthedetailspod • Discord: https://discord.com/invite/k3yxN27wSeLISTEN ON THE GO: • Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1poCLjVuqgstcgSC90SEId • Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dragons-in-the-details-a-romantasy-deep-dive-podcast/id1801047018
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  Crescent City Re-Read Reactions | Who on earth can keep track of everything going on in this series? (We can!) 04.05.2026 1t 2min

  Babes!! It’s! Finally! Time! To talk about Crescent City!!!Join your favorite off-the-wall theorists and insane book besties Abby and Ronnie as they react to their Crescent City re-reads. What are they catching this time that they missed last time? How do they think the Crescent City books stack up? Which book are they enjoying the most on their re-read? What character are they most excited to talk about this season?? Tune in to find out!NOTE ON SPOILERS: This episode will have spoilers for both ACOTAR and Crescent City. If you have not read every book in both the A Court of Thorns and Roses and Crescent City series, beware!CHAPTERS:00:00 We're back babes!!! And so are all the books!03:04 The Excitement of New Book Releases06:25 Intro: It's our Crescent City Season!07:48 Announcements: Hope you did your homework!09:06 Fun Question 1: Who's our favorite?15:41 Fun Question 2: Where do we want to live?16:17 Exploring Prithian: A Dream Destination17:10 Corrections, Omissions, Social Media Shout Outs17:20 Corrections and Clarifications: Listener Feedback19:31 Is Rhys still High Lord?21:27 Ley lines, ley lines, ley lines23:49 Rigelus is Hunt's Big Toe24:31 How many times have we read Crescent City? So many25:42 How are we enjoying our re-reads?30:11 The Book we Enjoyed Most on the Re-Read34:43 What are we Catching Now?41:59 The Characters We're Most Excited to Cover44:57 Pre-cog Corner: Crescent City57:36 Reading Corner: What’s Next for the Hosts?01:01:16 trueCrime-intro-high-short.wavABOUT THIS EPISODE: Dragons in the Details is the podcast that helps YOU better understand your favorite books. We never recap chapters—we find new insights, make new connections, and give you those WOW moments you love. WARNING: This episode contains spoilers for the entire ACOTAR series. The "Maasverse" section contains spoilers for Throne of Glass and Crescent City.JOIN THE DISCUSSION: 👉 SUBSCRIBE for weekly deep dives! • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dragonsinthedetailspod • TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dragonsinthedetailspod • Discord: https://discord.com/invite/k3yxN27wSeLISTEN ON THE GO: • Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1poCLjVuqgstcgSC90SEId • Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dragons-in-the-details-a-romantasy-deep-dive-podcast/id1801047018