Flights of Fantasy

Flights of Fantasy is your go-to, top-ranked book club podcast where hosts Anna, Kim, and Kristina dive deep into the magical world of fantasy romance books. From breaking down plot twists and character arcs to geeking out over world-building and favorite tropes, each episode is packed with heart, humor, and a whole lot of bookish banter. Whether you're here for the love stories, the lore, or the laughter—there’s always room for one more bestie in our book club!

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Yesterday · 37 min
S6 : Ep 25 - What You Need to Know Before "Lion & The Deathless Dark"
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!
July 14 · 49 min
S6 : Ep 24 - Everything You Need to Know About Koschei Before ACOTAR 6/7
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
July 7 · 1 hr 3 min
S6 : Ep 23 - Current KU Reads Pt. 9
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
June 30 · 19 min
S6 : Ep 22 — Book Club Check In
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
June 23 · 1 hr
S6 : Ep 21 — The Ballad of Falling Dragons by Sarah A. Parker : Part 3
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
June 16 · 1 hr 15 min
S6 : Ep 20 — The Ballad of Falling Dragons by Sarah A. Parker : Part 2
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
June 9 · 1 hr 9 min
S6 : Ep 19 - The Ballad of Falling Dragons by Sarah A Parker : Part 1
🐉 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
June 2 · 39 min
S6 : Ep 18 - The Ballad of Falling Dragons by Sarah A Parker : First Impressions
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
May 19 · 1 hr 3 min
S6 : Ep 17 - Author Interview : Sarah A Parker - The Ballad of Falling Dragons
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
May 14 · 1 min
Introducing: OPHELIA by Hatch | A Romantasy Audiobook Series
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.
May 12 · 1 hr 22 min
S6 : Ep 16 - When the Moon Hatched by Sarah A. Parker : Revisited
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
May 4 · 39 min
S6 : Ep 15 - Rites of the Starling - Chapter Chat : Prologue - Ch. 9
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
April 28 · 42 min
S6 : Ep 14 - ACOSF : Azriel Bonus Chapter
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
April 21 · 41 min
S6 : Ep 13 - Current KU Reads Pt. 8
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
April 14 · 1 hr 15 min
S6 : Ep 12 - Conform by Ariel Sullivan Part 2
This week, we’re diving into the second half of Conform by Ariel Sullivan and when we say things escalate… we mean betrayals, breakdowns, and a finale that left us emotionally wrecked. SPOILERS FOR ALL OF CONFORM!!!! 💙 If you're enjoying our podcast, please take a moment to rate, review, and follow! It helps fellow romantasy readers discover our show, and your support truly means the world to us ✨ Connect with us : Patreon Instagram TikTok Website
April 7 · 1 hr 18 min
S6 : Ep 11 - Conform by Ariel Sullivan Part 1
We’re diving into Conform by Ariel Sullivan — aka the dystopian romance everyone is talking about right now. In Part 1, we’re breaking down the gripping world-building, the unsettling rules of this society, and why Emeline has us completely hooked from page one. Add in rising tension, forbidden feelings, and a story that keeps you questioning everything… and yeah, we get the hype. SPOILERS FOR ALL OF CONFORM!! Connect with us : Patreon Instagram TikTok Website
March 24 · 1 hr 25 min
S6 : Ep 10 - ACOSF : Revisited - PART 6
In this episode, we’re diving into the final stretch of A Court of Silver Flames as tensions rise, loyalties are tested, and some of the most powerful moments of the story unfold. We break down the emotional turning points for Nesta, the strength of her chosen sisterhood, and the high-stakes challenges that push every character to their limits. From fierce battles to deeply heartfelt moments, this part of the story reminds us just how far everyone has come. SPOILERS FOR THE ENTIRE ACOTAR SERIES Listen on Spotify : ACOTAR : Revisited Series Throne of Glass Series Crescent City Series Maasverse theories episodes Connect with us : Patreon Instagram TikTok Website
March 17 · 1 hr
S6 : Ep 9 - ACOSF : Revisited - PART 5
In this episode, we pick back up after the hike and dive into what real healing looks like when it’s chosen, not forced. We’re breaking down Nesta’s continued growth, powerful friendship moments, a major quest development, and one of our favorite emotional turning points in the book. There’s vulnerability, courage, and some long-awaited honesty that changes everything. 💛✨ SPOILERS FOR THE ENTIRE ACOTAR SERIES Listen on Spotify : ACOTAR : Revisited Series Throne of Glass Series Crescent City Series Maasverse theories episodes Connect with us : Patreon Instagram TikTok Website
March 10 · 53 min
S6 : Ep 8 - Sarah J. Maas : Call Her Daddy Interview
This week we are so excited to be bringing you a very special episode where we break down everything discussed in the Call Her Daddy X SJM Interview! Can you believe we are getting not one, but TWO new ACOTAR books?! INSANITY!!✨ This is just the start of all your ACOTAR 6&7 coverage - we of course will be doing tons of Theory and What you Need to Know episodes before October and throughout the fall! So stay tuned for that! Minor Correction for the episode: Book 6 is 352 pages and Book 7 is 928! 🚨SPOILERS FOR THE MAASVERSE in this episode🚨 Trigger Warning : Traumatic Childbirth - 28:38 - 33:34 Listen on Spotify : ACOTAR : Revisited Series Throne of Glass Series Crescent City Series Maasverse theories episodes Connect with us : Patreon Instagram TikTok Website
March 3 · 58 min
S6 : Ep 7 - ACOSF : Revisited - PART 4
In this week’s episode, we’re diving into the heart of A Court of Silver Flames as Nesta and Cassian’s relationship shifts from tension to true vulnerability. The walls start coming down, the banter softens into something deeper, and yes… the chemistry finally combusts 🔥 But alongside the swoon-worthy moments, we unpack the miscommunication, the explosive fallout, and the devastating hike that forces Nesta to confront her grief, guilt, and self-worth head-on. From rock bottom to the first real steps toward healing, this section of the book is raw, emotional, and unforgettable. And of course, we close with MAAStermind—connecting the dots across the Maasverse! 👀✨ SPOILER WARNING: The entire ACOTAR series Patreon Instagram Tiktok Website