Episode 21:
Fourth Wing
Episode Summary:
In this episode of The Margins Podcast, we dive into Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros — a viral fantasy where dragon riders, brutal trials, and forbidden bonds test what survival really costs. We talk about why this book struck such a chord, the characters and themes that kept us hooked, and what it says about power, trust, and sacrifice.
What We Cover:
- Early impressions and why this fantasy hit blew up
- The brutal world of Basgiath: dragons, bonds, and impossible choices
- Our takes on the characters, themes, and what worked (or didn’t)
- 5 Hard Questions: trust, survival, and the cost of ambition
- Deep dive + spoiler zone: where the story leaves us and what’s next
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