Flights of Fantasy

Grab your red string and join us at the conspiracy board, book besties, because we’re breaking down some of the fandom’s wildest theories surrounding ACOTAR 6 and 7! From Koschei and Stryga to the Astronomer in Crescent City —and SO much more—we’re connecting clues, questioning everything, and spiraling headfirst into what could be coming next. Come deep dive, wildly speculate, and lose your minds with us over our most anticipated romantasy releases basically EVER! ⚠️ MAJOR SPOILER WARNING: This episode contains spoilers for all three Sarah J. Maas series: A Court of Thorns and Roses, Throne of Glass, and Crescent City ✨ Love the show? Make sure you’re subscribed so you never miss an episode! Leaving us a rating and review is one of the best ways to support the podcast and help more fantasy romance readers find our book club! ✨ Everything You Need to Know About Koschei Before ACOTAR 6/7 Our Maas Masterclass Series on Patreon Join the Flights of Fantasy community: Patreon Website Instagram TikTok SJM Series Episode Playlists: ACOTAR Throne of Glass Crescent City Maasverse Theory Episodes Follow along for episode updates, book recommendations, theories, reactions, and all things romantasy!

We’re back another Recent Romantasy Reads episode, book besties! We're breaking down our latest reads and sharing what we loved, what worked for us, and which books we think are worth adding to your TBR :) Books discussed in this episode: ✨ The Poison Daughter by Sheila Masterson ✨ Fury Bound by Sable Sorensen ✨ A Requiem for Fallen Stars by Hazel S. Wilkes ✨ Warrior Princess Assassin by Brigid Kemmerer ✨ Between Tides & Thunder by Leena Kazak ✨ Web of Vows and Vengeance by Aria Ashbrook ✨ This Kingdom Will Not Kill Me by Ilona Andrews ✨ The Everlasting by Alix E. Harrow ✨ Beneath by Ariel Sullivan Our other Book Rec Episodes! ✨ Love the show? Make sure you’re subscribed so you never miss an episode! Leaving us a rating and review is one of the best ways to support the podcast and help more fantasy romance readers find our book club! ✨ Join the Flights of Fantasy community: Patreon Website Instagram TikTok Follow along for episode updates, book recommendations, theories, reactions, and all things romantasy!

We’re back with Part Two of Lion and the Deathless Dark , and somehow the chaos only gets bigger! We’re unpacking the book’s powerful exploration of heroes and destiny, diving deeper into Kyrene, Septimus, and Zefiah, screaming over the romance and spice, and breaking down that absolutely unhinged ending—plus all our theories for what comes next in the Crowns of Nyaxia series! SPOILERS FOR THE ENTIRE CROWNS OF NYAXIA SERIES If you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to ⭐ rate and review the show! Your support means the world to us! Spotify playlists: Book Recs: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6tD41GHtHkFhjcZlHBSqSD?si=VlJjVms_Q4eA9YumGmL1Cg ACOTAR Revisited: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4DCtVSQ5BvgGWeoCT4N5zI?si=ew4lglYgTOC7NtRrLsOsJg Maasverse Theory Episodes : https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5cGJssNThPZ6D3m3jtyUMV?si=4EtJ4ISZRM-m-1VGOuJGTg Patreon Instagram TikTok Website

THE WAIT IS OVER, BOOK BESTIES. We’re here with a very special ACOTAR EMERGENCY EPISODE 🚨 Sarah J. Maas just announced ACOTAR 6 and ACOTAR 7 - and we are UNWELL. Join us as we break down EVERYTHING from the titles, covers and blurbs of A Court of Splintered Harmony and A Court of Forgotten Melody to the biggest plot clues, hidden connections within the Maasverse, unanswered questions, and theories about what comes next in the A Court of Thorns and Roses series! It’s time to get out the red string and add some new evidence to the Maastermind board, besties. ACOTAR 6 & 7 theory season has officially begun!! ⚠️ MAJOR SPOILER WARNING: This episode contains spoilers for all three Sarah J. Maas series: A Court of Thorns and Roses, Throne of Glass, and Crescent City ✨ Love the show? Make sure you’re subscribed so you never miss an episode! Leaving us a rating and review is one of the best ways to support the podcast and help more fantasy romance readers find our book club! ✨ Everything You Need to Know About Koschei Before ACOTAR 6/7 Our Maas Masterclass Series on Patreon Join the Flights of Fantasy community: Patreon Website Instagram TikTok SJM Series Episode Playlists: ACOTAR Throne of Glass Crescent City Maasverse Theory Episodes Follow along for episode updates, book recommendations, theories, reactions, and all things romantasy!

We’re officially diving into Part One of Lion and the Deathless Dark by Carissa Broadbent! We’re breaking down the expanded worldbuilding, Kyrene and Septimus’s deliciously slow-burn dynamic, shocking revelations, devastating emotional moments, and the action-packed quest that made this our favorite Crowns of Nyaxia installment since The Serpent and the Wings of Night ! SPOILERS FOR THE ENTIRE CROWNS OF NYAXIA SERIES!! ✨ Love the show? Make sure you’re subscribed so you never miss an episode! Leaving us a rating and review is one of the best ways to support the podcast and help more fantasy romance readers find our book club! ✨ Join the Flights of Fantasy community: Patreon Website Instagram TikTok Follow along for episode updates, book recommendations, theories, reactions, and all things romantasy!

Welcome to the ultimate Maastermind Compilation ! We’ve gathered every Maastermind segment from our entire ACOTAR: Revisited series into one place, tracing the foreshadowing, Easter eggs, lingering plot threads, hidden connections, and theories Sarah J. Maas has planted throughout all 3 series! ⚠️ MAJOR SPOILER WARNING: This episode contains spoilers for all three Sarah J. Maas series: A Court of Thorns and Roses, Throne of Glass, and Crescent City ✨ Love the show? Make sure you’re subscribed so you never miss an episode! Leaving us a rating and review is one of the best ways to support the podcast and help more fantasy romance readers find our book club! ✨ Join the Flights of Fantasy community: Patreon Website Instagram TikTok SJM Series Episode Playlists: ACOTAR Throne of Glass Crescent City Maasverse Theory Episodes Follow along for episode updates, book recommendations, theories, reactions, and all things romantasy!

Getting ready to read The Lion and the Deathless Dark by Carissa Broadbent but need a Crowns of Nyaxia refresher first?! We’re breaking down everything you need to remember before beginning Septimus and Kyrene’s story—from the Vampire Houses and powerful gods to the major events, characters, relationships, and connections that have shaped the series so far. Consider this your complete pre-reading guide so you can enter the Deathless Dark fully caught up and ready to go! Spoiler warning: This episode contains spoilers for the entire Crowns of Nyaxia series published before The Lion and the Deathless Dark . There are no spoilers for The Lion and the Deathless Dark in this episode. ✨ Love the show? Make sure you’re subscribed so you never miss an episode! Leaving us a rating and review is one of the best ways to support the podcast and help more fantasy romance readers find our book club! ✨ Come read with us on Patreon: We’re covering The Lion and the Deathless Dark with exclusive Chapter Chats, where we read along together, break down each section, share our reactions and theories, and continue the conversation in the comments! Join the Flights of Fantasy community: Patreon Website Instagram TikTok Crowns of Nyaxia Series - Episodes : Spotify Playlist Follow along for episode updates, book recommendations, theories, reactions, and all things romantasy!

It’s time to unravel everything we currently know about Koschei the Deathless—ACOTAR’s ancient, lake-bound death god who may be poised to become one of the series’ greatest villains. We’re breaking down his mysterious origins, his connection to the Bone Carver and the Weaver, his imprisonment, his powers, his curse on Vassa, and the role he played behind the scenes in A Court of Silver Flames . We also dive into the Slavic folklore and Firebird ballet inspirations behind his character, including the theory that Koschei’s immortality may be hidden inside Elain’s mysterious onyx box. Plus, we explore the imprisoned swan women, the significance of Made weapons, his strange connection to shadows, and why Elain, Lucien, Azriel, and Vassa could all be central to his eventual defeat. Consider this your complete Koschei masterclass—full of canon, folklore, Maasverse connections, and plenty of theories about what his story could mean for the future of ACOTAR. Spoilers for the entire ACOTAR series and minor spoilers for the Throne of Glass and Crescent City series. If you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to ⭐ rate and review the show! Your support means the world to us! ACOTAR 6 Midnight release party tickets : https://www.eventbrite.com/e/acotar-6-midnight-release-party-tickets-1985166605757?aff=oddtdtcreator Spotify playlists: Book Recs: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6tD41GHtHkFhjcZlHBSqSD?si=VlJjVms_Q4eA9YumGmL1Cg ACOTAR Revisited: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4DCtVSQ5BvgGWeoCT4N5zI?si=ew4lglYgTOC7NtRrLsOsJg Maasverse Theory Episodes : https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5cGJssNThPZ6D3m3jtyUMV?si=4EtJ4ISZRM-m-1VGOuJGTg Patreon Instagram TikTok Website

We are BACK with one of our absolute favorite types of episodes, our Current KU Reads!! These are books that we have recently read and would recommend on Kindle Unlimited. As always we've got everything from romantic suspense, sports romance, summer rom coms + more!! No spoilers for any of these & please let us know if you've read any of these books & what you thought of them!! Books Mentioned : The Highlands & Adair Family series by Samantha Young When a Scot Ties the Knot (Castles Ever After, #3) by Tessa Dare Paper Rings (The New Romantics #1) by Brittanee Nicole Not Another Love Song by Julie Soto Whispers in the Water ( Deep River #1) by Nyssa Kathryn Untamed by Luna Mason We Met Like This by Kasie West If you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to ⭐ rate and review the show! Your support means the world to us! ACOTAR 6 Midnight release party tickets : https://www.eventbrite.com/e/acotar-6-midnight-release-party-tickets-1985166605757?aff=oddtdtcreator Spotify playlists: Book Recs: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6tD41GHtHkFhjcZlHBSqSD?si=VlJjVms_Q4eA9YumGmL1Cg ACOTAR Revisited: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4DCtVSQ5BvgGWeoCT4N5zI?si=ew4lglYgTOC7NtRrLsOsJg Maasverse Theory Episodes : https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5cGJssNThPZ6D3m3jtyUMV?si=4EtJ4ISZRM-m-1VGOuJGTg Patreon Instagram TikTok Website

A little mid-summer check-in from your book besties! ☀️📚 In this episode, we're sharing everything coming up on both our main feed and Patreon as we count down to ACOTAR 6. From Light Wielder and upcoming romantasy reads to Maas Masterclass episodes, ACOTAR prep, theories, wishlists, and more—we're giving you a look at what's ahead for the rest of the summer. Plus, we're sharing what we're currently reading in case your TBR needs a few more additions. Come hang with us at the Love & Legends Midnight Release Party for ACOTAR 6 in Brooklyn! Buy tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/acotar-6-midnight-release-party-tickets-1985166605757?aff=oddtdtcreator Want even more Book Recs? Check out this playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6tD41GHtHkFhjcZlHBSqSD?si=VlJjVms_Q4eA9YumGmL1Cg Patreon Instagram TikTok Website

In the final installment of our Ballad of Falling Dragons coverage, we're breaking down the book's biggest reveals, the devastating truth about Kyzari and Raeve, the fighting pits, Kaan's quest for revenge, Slátra's sacrifice, and the emotional reunions that changed everything. We also dive into the epilogue, the mysteries surrounding the Silver Ribbon, Caelis, and the moonfalls, and share all of our theories for what's coming next in the series. Spoilers for all of The Ballad of Falling Dragons and When the Moon Hatched by Sarah A. Parker ✨ Patreon Instagram TikTok Website WTMH Playlist

In Part Two of our Ballad of Falling Dragons discussion, we’re shifting our focus to the supporting characters who added so much depth to this story: Veya, Grihm, Pyrok, the major reveal that we will absolutely not be mentioning here because we are still spoiler-free in these notes — even though we know every single one of you wants us to talk about it — and, of course, the Scavenger King himself, Arkyn. We get into the characters, reveals, relationships, and moments that made this book so layered, emotional, and completely unhinged in the best way! Spoilers for all of The Ballad of Falling Dragons and When the Moon Hatched by Sarah A. Parker ✨ Patreon Instagram TikTok Website WTMH Playlist

🐉 THE BALLAD OF FALLING DRAGONS — PART 1 IS HERE 🐉 Besties, we're diving headfirst back into the chaos, heartbreak, dragon bonding, moonshards, and absolutely unhinged devotion that is The Ballad of Falling Dragons. In Part 1, we're breaking down: ✨ The truth about The Other 🖤 Kaan & Raeve's incredible relationship development 🐉 Raeve and Líri's emotional bonding journey 💔 Kaan's past, grief, and healing 🔥 Some of our favorite scenes (and yes... THAT scene) 🌙 The mysteries surrounding Slátra and the moonshards This book gave us tenderness, feral behavior, emotional damage, and some of the most beautiful character moments Sarah A. Parker has written yet—and we're talking about ALL OF IT. Grab your dragon, your moonbeam, and your tissues. The Ballad journey officially begins. 🎧✨ 🚨 FULL SPOILERS for the entire book (as well as When the Moon Hatched) 🚨 Link to our Spotify playlist with all of our When The Moon Hatched Episodes Patreon Instagram TikTok Website

Welcome back Book Besties! This week we’re diving into ALL of our favorite moments, biggest reveals, standout quotes, emotional scenes, and everything we can’t stop thinking about after finishing book two in the Moonfall series by Sarah A. Parker! 🐉⚔️ 🚨 FULL SPOILERS for the entire book (as well as When the Moon Hatched) 🚨 Patreon Instagram TikTok Website

We had the absolute honor of interviewing Sarah A. Parker again to discuss book #2 in her Moonfall series, The Ballad of Falling Dragons! Sarah is an absolute delight and we had so much fun chatting with her about all things Ballad. ‼️ The first ~17 minutes are SPOILER FREE and can be listened to without having read Ballad! Spoilery chat starts at: 16:50 ‼️ You can find all of our When the Moon Hatched episodes, plus our first interview with Sarah A. Parker, linked here - And our When the Moon Hatched, read a long, "chapter chats" can be found here ! All of our Ballad read a long chapter chats can be found here !! Cheers & happy reading! 💫 Patreon Instagram TikTok Website

OPHELIA is an original romantasy audio drama from Hatch: a sweeping trilogy inspired by Shakespeare's Hamlet, where Ophelia finally takes center stage. Perfect for fans of Fourth Wing, ACOTAR, and enemies-to-lovers fantasy romance. Produced to help you unwind for sleep. Book 1 begins in a kingdom where magic is outlawed and the land itself is dying. Ophelia has always been expected to stay silent—agreeable, invisible, safe. But on the eve of her twenty-first birthday, something within her awakens. As she reconnects with Prince Hamlet, heir to a crumbling throne, and his brilliant, guarded friend Horatio, Ophelia is drawn into a dangerous world of court intrigue, hidden power, and forbidden attraction. Caught between love, loyalty, and a magic she cannot deny, she must decide: remain hidden… or risk everything for freedom, desire, and the fate of her kingdom. Narrated by Genevieve Gaunt, this immersive audio drama blends fantasy romance, forbidden magic, and slow-burning desire into a richly cinematic listening experience, perfect for unwinding at the end of the day. Ideal for fans of romantasy, fantasy romance, Shakespeare retellings, and narrative fiction podcasts, OPHELIA is a bold reimagining of a classic story told across a sweeping trilogy, thoughtfully designed for sleep. Book 1 is free wherever you listen. Books 2 and 3 available exclusively on Hatch+. Discover more at hatch.co/ophelia .

Welcome back, Book Besties! ✨ With The Ballad of Falling Dragons (book two in the Moonfall series by Sarah A. Parker) releasing Tuesday, May 19, we are officially entering our reread era 🐉🌙 So today, to help get everyone fully prepped for book two, we’re re-releasing our very first When the Moon Hatched episode! We’re also breaking down our full Ballad coverage plan and getting you ready for all of the fun coming your way very soon. ✨ You can find all of our other When the Moon Hatched episodes, plus our interview with Sarah A. Parker, linked here - And our When the Moon Hatched, read a long, "chapter chats" can be found here ! Cheers & happy reading! 💫 Patreon Instagram TikTok Website

Hi book besties!! Enjoy, for the very first time, one of our chapter chats on Rites of the Starling by Devney Perry! We covered this entire book via Chapter Chats over on our Patreon, but we wanted to give our mainfeed a sneak peek at all the fun you could be having if you become a member of our Patreon family!! We hope you enjoy! SPOILER WARNING : Rites of the Starling by Devney Perry If you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to ⭐ rate and review the show! Your support means the world to us! Patreon Instagram TikTok Website

Welcome to this very special ACOTAR episode where we will be covering EVERY DETAIL of Azriel’s bonus chapter from A Court of Silver Flames!! This episode previously lived over on our Patreon and we’re so excited to bring it here to main feed as we all prep for ACOTAR 6 and 7! ✨ you can find more from our Patreon : Maas Masterclass collection here ! SPOILER WARNING : The ENTIRE ACOTAR series If you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to ⭐ rate and review the show! Your support means the world to us! Patreon Instagram TikTok Website PLAYLISTS: ACOTAR ACOTAR : Revisited Throne of Glass Crescent City Maasverse Theories

We are BACK with one of our absolute favorite types of episodes, our Current KU Reads!! These are books that we have recently read and would recommend on Kindle Unlimited. As always we've got everything from romantic suspense, mafia, romantasy + more!! No spoilers for any of these & please let us know if you've read any of these books & what you thought of them!! Books Mentioned : Secret Haven by Catherine Cowles (Sparrow Falls #6) The Sweetest Oblivion and Maddest Obsession by Danielle Lori (Made #1 & #2) My Favorite Fake Romance by Elizabeth O’Roarke (The Favorites #3) Direbound by Sable Sorenson (The Wolves of Ruin #1) Mother Faker by Brittanee Nicole (The Momcoms #1) Slaying the Vampire Conqueror by Carissa Broadbent (Crowns of Nyaxia #2.5) If you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to ⭐ rate and review the show! Your support means the world to us! Book Rec Episodes - Spotify playlist Patreon Instagram TikTok Website