Fantasy Fangirls

Two sisters, Nicole and Lexi, dive deep into your favorite fantasy books – talking about lore, characters, insights, and theories of beloved stories.Currently covering Onyx Storm by Rebecca Yarros(SPOILERS for the entire Empyrean series)Every episode, these two sisters cover several chapters of Onyx Storm, diving into our Battle Brief(chapter summaries) before we Don Our Signets with key insights, foreshadowing and theories, then we step into the Archives for an in-depth exploration of a lore topic in this fantasy world.New episodes drop every Monday!

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  • ananda~u
    Favorite podcast!
    Big thank you to these sisters! It is so much fun to have a place land and share the love of stories. I found this podcast because of The Empyrean, and I just finished the Kindred’s Curse to get ready for the next deep dive!
  • Leanne- treadmillrunnergirl
    Onyx Storm deep dive
    I’m so sad that we are almost done! I have loved this deep dive and I don’t how, but this podcast gets better and better each time! I love it!
  • DanielleAlisa
    Informative & interesting
    I just started listening to this podcast with their coverage on onyx storm, it’s so incredibly interesting how they break everything down & go through the book. They’re also both very funny and I look forward to new episodes each week!
  • UOPXgirl
    Detailed, Lots of fun and lengthy
    While I have so much fun listening to Nicole and Lexi, I struggle with the length of the episodes. There also aren’t clear transitions between ads either. I will continue enjoying and listening for sure (their humor, banter is wonderful!) but beware the length of these episodes can be LONG!
  • Kyliesotelo
    Love this pod
    Thank yall for being my book friends bc I don’t have any friends who read fantasy!
  • djjwammjja
    So much fun!!
    Y’all are most amazing!! I am just starting listening from the very beginning… it’s so much fun listening to your theories for Empyrean Series, even though I’ve read through Onyx Storm, so I know some of the ones you got right and wrong. You inspire me to dive deeeeeeep into my favorite books and their lore! ❤️
  • Barnes1519
    Obsessed with this podcast
    If you’re nerdy and love facts, deep dives, and incredible commentary this is the podcast for you. There has not been a day since starting The Empyrean series that I have not thought about the story or the characters and this podcast has helped my obsession while also giving me a community of other obsessed book nerds who love this stuff as much as I do. So excited for the next series!
  • JessDF1212
    The deep dive I never knew I needed after ACOTAR
    These sisters put so much time and effort into these very well put together episodes. You ladies were born for this! I feel like I’m at a book club where my friends are talking about a book that I want to obsess about. Thank you for helping me get over my ACOTAR hangover as I reread and deep dive. It’s healing my soul!
  • dayxday001
    I Can Listen for Hours
    This podcast is not only incredibly informative but also super entertaining. I love these ladies relationship and banter. The only thing that will get me through the next few years until book 4 is listening to these episodes on repeat.
  • imcourtneybee
    Would be 5 stars except….
    I love this podcast and the hosts are fun. I have one major gripe and it’s the reason why I’m giving 4 instead of 5 stars - the serious overuse of the word “quote.” Yes, we know you are quoting the book you’re covering!!! The word has now lost all meaning to me. Please find another word or phrase to use!!!!!
  • Mrsjenchickens
    LOOOVE the Deep Dives
    After reading the Empyrean series for the first time, FFG Clips kept showing up in my social media. I decided to give one of the Onyx Storm deep dive listens a try and I am so glad I did! Empyrean is the first fantasy series I’ve read and the FFG deep dives with analysis of each chapter has helped me to better understand this amazing world Rebecca Yarros has created.
  • Lyssmarie6
    The perfect way to stay in the loop long after finishing the last page!
    I love love love this podcast!! When I finished Onyx Storm, I needed MORE Onyx Storm, and this is the perfect solution. I await each episode and learn something new every time. I am so grateful for their thoroughness and attention to detail. Sometimes it makes me wonder if I even read the book because there was clearly so much I missed! The banter has me loling and I will be sad when they finish with this book series.
  • ashrat13
    Excellent
    This podcast is so in depth! If you have a question about something in a book they deep dive then they probably answer it on the podcast. Just wait until they do some travel math for you. They are fun, funny, and well informed on their topic. Give them a listen, it will be a good time.
  • vballvixen
    Super Fun Podcast
    Lexi and Nicole make dissecting fantasy stories so fun! I love listening each week to their viewpoints, theories, and questions about the books they dive deeeeep into!
  • The Little Princess 1995
    I’m obsessed!
    I love Love LOVE this show! I listened to 7 episodes in a row while deep cleaning and I’m obsessed. It’s so witty, informative, and creates such a fun association for fantasy fan girls!
  • RockyMTNQueenie
    Fantastic!
    I love this podcast! It really helps to process and understand all the little details that can easily be missed! My only criticism is the episodes are a bit long so I can’t really listen to a single episode in one go. That being said the amount of detail covered is truly astounding!
  • Texmex Amigo
    Terrific episode!
    Love Lexi and Nicole. Well informed and fun! You ROCK!! Thanks
  • bobtheshark317
    Five Stars Plus.
    Five Stars Plus Plus. No, I’m not exaggerating, take a listen or look them up on YouTube or instagram and you will see. These lovely ladies clearly love what they do. You can hear their passion for the books and characters. They make me feel that I am listening to my best friends from college and I discussing the Outlander Saga by Diana Gabaldon, which all three of us were reading. Keep up the excellent work ladies and I look forward to listening to you everyday day.
  • Chelsa O.
    Ya’ll are amazing!!!!
    I LOVE your podcast and have listened to every single deep dive episode… unfortunately romatacy is not taken very seriously, but your podcast highlights how deep and complex these stories can be 🩷 Also, your love letters to smut are spectacular…
  • New2romantasy
    Perfect cure for your Onyx Storm hangover!
    I love this podcast. Just finished the empyrean series and was depressed but this podcast has been perfect for answering some of my burning questions and allowing me to experience this amazing series all over again with a deeper understanding of the characters and plot!
  • loopjhytff
    So Good!
    Such a good podcast. I appreciate all the time Nicole and Lexie take to give us a true deep dive into these books. I miss so much reading it on my own.
  • lynnaloo
    Part of my routine now!
    I haven’t met Lexi and Nicole yet, but I have decided that I am their 3rd sister. 😂 It’s so obvious that these women work so hard and produce such quality content. I’m so excited to experience the next book series with them.
  • Katie0930ah1093
    LOVE LOVE LOVE
    This is the first time i’ve listened to a podcast that is a deep dive/book review! i love this podcast..so good!!!!
  • AA31424
    Deep Dive
    For a deep dive on ACOTAR you should mention that Elain tries to grow food and can’t🤣
  • chadley42069
    My Favorite Podcast
    Amazing!! So great for people who need a refresher on the books while reading Sarah’s other series and really convenient for people who may not have caught on to some of the small details when they read the books!!!🩷🩷🩷
  • Melissa296
    These girls are AMAZING!!
    Not only is their energy contagious, but these podcasts are so well planned and thought out. I am learning so much, and laughing along the way! 🤍
  • User 12347654
    Love!!
    Love this podcast!! The information! The fun and laughter! Love seeing 2 sisters together. 💗
  • kelsybay
    Empyrean Essential Accoutrement 🖤
    I was NOT a fantasy reader until FW was introduced to me by good friends. TBH chose to read it for the smut. Immediately got hooked and found myself at the end of IF before I knew it. The layers of this series is immense and I knew I missed out on a lot of connections. Full disclosure, I don’t have the commitment to reread and try to figure it out, so I went searching for other ways to explore the series. A short search brought me to Lexi and Nicole. 13 min into the first FW podcast I had a Fangirl Fancrush, sharing their podcast with aforementioned friends that introduced me to the E series. L and N’s energy, intelligence, comedy, keeping it real, deep dives, etc is the PERFECT bond with the E series books! I find myself as excited to listen to the next show as I was when I was reading each chapter. I’m SO grateful for the time and effort they put into their work. Thank you SO much L and N! You’ve brought such joy to my life and the lives of other followers. Once I’m done listening through IF, I’ll be ready to read OS and look forward to listening to you while I read it!
  • Katerade312
    Shhhhh. My stories are on.
    LOVE LOVE LOVE this podcast. I swear it’s like sitting with my friends talking about my favorite books. I tell all my friends about it. I’m obsessed.
  • Jade-Nickname
    Obsessed
    I’ve never loved a podcast more! I am absolutely obsessed and binging the hours and hours of content, making me see the books I already loved in a completely different way. Even the way that the hosts slip in ads is absolutely brilliant!
  • Smutreader84
    Best podcast for fantasy readers!
    One of my favorite podcasts! They put so much work and love into each episode! Listening to these two sisters (who I want to be friends with!) deep dive my favorite books is the best! Listen to it on a daily! 💜💜💜
  • abbstheg
    Love them
    Absolutely adore these sisters! They helped me so much thru my grief the last 6 months. So grateful for them and their work
  • SafahEMed
    My favorite podcast
    I’m new to the fantasy genre of books and just found this podcast. It’s by far my favorite podcast ever and is so entertaining. I’m going back to 2023 episodes and listening from the beginning. Lexi and Nicole had me laughing out loud in the airport and by myself in my car. I love the level of anaylsis and deep dives they do with each episode and appreciate the time that goes into each. Keep up the great work!
  • AD_Alaska
    Best book hangover cure
    Love these episodes to keep the magic alive as we wait for the next books!
  • CassandyP
    Love the Deep Dives
    I have so much loved listening to all the ACOTAR/Maasverse episodes and deep dives. The detail is amazing. I’m honestly extremely sad that I’ve finished all the episodes and will miss listening to these ladies. I really hope to make it back here again once there’s another book/series that aligns with the podcast 😊
  • Skight00
    Yay FF!
    Excellent banter, so funny, and incredibly well researched! I also love all the hilarious quotes and references to pop culture!
  • SusuSop
    SusuSop
    I LOVE listening to you ladies. So fun and relatable! I never thought I’d be listening to deep dives of a novel and I can’t get enough! You break it all down in such a thoughtful and organized way.
  • Jumperflirs
    Nicole I beg you
    Please use alternatives to the word “delicious” it is beginning to peeve my ears! But seriously Nicole and Lexi are so much fun to listen to and spend time with and are the book sisters and community you never knew you needed until now. I’ve been reading onyx storm while listening to their fourth wing and iron flame episodes and boy do I find bigger moments and more delight in my reading that I never knew could be there before! A must for any fans of the Romantasy genre!
  • Karmahershayy
    FANTASY FANGIRLS LOVE
    I love this podcast so much and it has helped me understand the context and the plot points of all the series that has been covered. Great podcast for book lovers all around and I can’t wait to see more in the near future!
  • melissacmorgan15
    Thank You!
    Thank you for your energy and deep dive of literary analysis into all the books that are making reading enjoyable again! I enjoy listening to and from work and I always want to stay in the car to listen just a little bit longer.
  • julieb131
    Great podcast!
    I haven’t found a podcast I’ve enjoyed this much since the old Binge Mode Harry Potter days!
  • SSW1706
    The best book podcast
    I have listened to the fourth wing episodes and iron flame twice and am on onyx storm episodes. I love the Disney references, millennial references and am obsessed with this podcast. I find myself laughing so much during these episodes. And also I am a reading for a good time type of person so I’m so glad there’s a podcast to think of things I never would have 😂
  • aldjsvusn
    Love
    Truly addicted to these ladies. They do such a great job every time. Idk what I'll be doing once I've listened through all of their podcasts. I'm gonna need them to start doing the rest of SJM universe books or I may simply pass away. Love you guys thanks for all of your hard work!
  • TabithaTuck
    Incredible, Fun and Detailed as Heck Pod!!
    These sisters just absolute nail the book review podcast genre. They are so detailed, thorough, and fun. The way they break down each book and organize their analysis into the most helpful topics is the best. They are so talented and well worth subscribing to their FanClub platform!
  • Dragonfly 420
    Amazing minds
    I seriously am astounded by each episode as these two sisters walk us through incredible details from the books. I do feel like I’m in Fantasy College and they are the professors. I would not understand these worlds without them.
  • meghan031
    free therapy
    ultimate mental support group for readers 🫡
  • Cpbookworm
    Great for book hangovers!
    I found this podcast very early in the Fourth Wing days and they have been one of my favorites ever since! I’m older than the normal booktok community (seriously, I could almost be your mom!) so I don’t know anyone in real life who reads romantasy. Listening to Lexi and Nicole makes me feel like I’m hanging out with friends talking about books and I LOVE IT!!! Thank you for all you do, looking forward to all the Onyx Storm content to come.
  • Bunnyygirl
    Best book companion and amazing women
    Suffering from book Fourth wing or ACOTAR hangover? Well do I have a podcast for you! Fantasy Fangirls Pod is the best book companion podcast. Left with questions and confusions after reading that one chapter? Or need a who’s who guide? They got you covered. Absolutely love this podcast. I start listening fall of 2024 and have finally caught up to present episodes. I love it. They do the deep diving so i don’t have to (thank you so much). They help answer a lot of my questions and confusions after reading these books to the point I finally understand what I read. These two women bring sunshine to my work commutes and help get me through chores.
  • impoddity
    Came for Fourth Wing, Staying for Everything Else
    Lexi and Nicole definitely put the ‘fan’ in ‘fanatic’! The episodes are well-structured, well-researched, and most importantly fun! This podcast stands out because the hosts aren’t just sharing opinions—the theories are backed up with citations from the text! What a brilliant blend of nerdiness, passion for fantasy, and fun!!
  • Nels2818
    New Fantasy Fangirls Fangirl!
    I just found this podcast because I wanted to listen to a “reminder/here’s what you need to know” before reading Onyx Storm, since I read the first two books over a year ago. I listened to the episode they did on it and instead of just jumping into Onyx Storm I decided to go back and re-read Fourth Wing so I can listen to their breakdown episodes bc I enjoyed it so much. So I was looking for a quick reminder and now I’m going to listen to both book 1 and 2 and this podcast before starting Onyx Storm and I’m not mad about it!!
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