Welcome to "Dragons in the Details," your go-to podcast for deep dives into Sarah J. Maas's ACOTAR series and the wider Maasverse, including Throne of Glass and Crescent City.

In this episode, Abby and Ronnie unpack the mysteries surrounding the Bone Carver: why he refused to leave the Prison, what he was tracing in the dirt, and the hidden lore that reveals huge secrets about Prythian. No chapter-by-chapter spoilers here—just rich analyses and bold theories about characters and story arcs that fans can enjoy whether they're new or longtime readers. Tune in for an unfiltered exploration of your favorite Maasverse moments, where no detail goes unanalyzed and no theory is too unhinged!

Perfect for fans of ACOTAR and the Maasverse—this is an episode you won't want to miss!

Spoilers: Full ACOTAR series in our ACOTAR section; Throne of Glass and Crescent City in our Maasverse section.

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00:00 We're falling in love (with Heated Rivalry)

08:13 Episode Overview: Bone Carver Deep Dive

11:43 COSMs: Bat Boy Reading Lists, So Many Tamlin Babes

18:17 Fun Questions: Who's the Bone Carver's Bestie?

21:29 What are the Bone Carvers's Powers?

34:53 Why did the Carver want Feyre to look in the Ouroboros?

50:19 What 's the BC's tie to the Phases of the Moon?

01:09:59 Maasverse COSMS: So many things this week

01:18:33 Maasverse: What does the Bone Carver appear to Feye as? (CC, ToG)

01:26:52 Maasverse: What is the Bone Carver tracing in the Dirt? (ToG, CC)

01:40:52 Maasverse: Why doesn’t the Bone Carver want to leave the Prison? (CC)

01:47:52 Maasverse: Bone Carver's connection to the God of Truth (ToG)

01:56:12 Precog: The Bone Quarter, The Ouroboros

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Join Abby and Ronnie as we explore ACOTAR's most mysterious location: The Prison! We're unpacking everything about Prythian's misty island compound—what the Prison actually is, the enigmatic Prison guards and their potential connection to Koschei, and why Nesta said the magic there "felt different" than Night Court magic.

**Maasverse Spoilers from here on out**

In our Maasverse section (spoilers ahead!), we dive deep into all things Dusk Court. We break down what the island was during the time of Silene and the Asteri, puzzle over what Lanthys actually is (Valg? Prince of Hel? Asteri warrior? We're genuinely stumped), explore the connections between the Harp Chamber and Elena's Tomb in Throne of Glass, and trace those "strange symbols" carved into the Prison to other places across the Maasverse.

Finally, in our pre-cog corner, we ask: did Baba Yellowlegs know EXACTLY what she was talking about in Empire of Storms? And could High Lord magic have Starborn origins, too?

Perfect for fans of ACOTAR and the Maasverse—this is an episode you won't want to miss!

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00:00 Christmas Movie Mayhem

05:20 Episode Overview: The Prison Deep Dive

13:22 Fun Question: FMK Prison Edition

17:24 ACOTAR: What is the Prison?

34:43 ACOTAR: What are the Prison Guards?

41:46 Maasverse COSMs: Why does Rhys think Beron could free the inmates?

47:09 Maasverse: Dusk Court Deep Dive (CC)

59:59 Maasverse: What is Lanthys? (CC, ToG)

01:09:41 Maasverse: What are the connections between the Harp Room and Elena's Tomb? (CC, ToG)

01:21:44 Maasverse: Why is the mountain on top of the prison covered in Wyrdmarks? (CC, ToG)

01:30:37 Pre-Cog Corner: Baba Yellowlegs, Mor and Emerie, High Lord Bloodlines

01:37:36 Reading Corner: The Knight and the Moth, Alchemised

Join Abby, Ronnie, and special guest MORGAN (aka ThreeFacedGoddess on TikTok) for the ultimate Maasverse Holiday Special and 2025 Recap! We're kicking off with a cozy end-of-year roundup featuring our favorite reads, binge-worthy TV shows, standout movies, and all the memorable media moments from 2024. Expect hot takes, cozy vibes, and plenty of laughs.

In the second half, dive deep into the worlds of Sarah J. Maas, including ACOTAR, Throne of Glass, Crescent City, and the broader Maasverse. Morgan shares her most fascinating and unhinged theories on key characters like Feyre, the mysteries of Hel, Maeve’s true nature, and the secrets of the cauldron. If you've been searching for answers hidden in the ACOTAR series or the greater Maasverse, this is the conversation for you.

Grab your favorite holiday drink and get comfortable for a fun and insightful journey filled with theories, laughs, and dragon-worthy deep dives. Don’t forget to subscribe for weekly episodes covering your favorite Maasverse characters! Spoilers ahead for the entire ACOTAR series, Throne of Glass, Crescent City, and more.

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00:00 What's it like to have Pigmented Lips?

04:22 It's our Holiday Sweater!

08:24 Off The Cuff: Our Maasverse Reading Order Recs

12:21 The Best Books We Read This Year

19:47 The Most Surprising Books We Read This Year

22:56 The Best Movies We Saw This Year

26:57 The Best Shows We Watched This Year

35:07 Our New Year's Resolutions

43:13 Spoiler Alert and Holiday Wishes

43:28 Introduction to Morgan (aka threefacedgoddess on tiktok!)

50:50 Maasverse: Did Feyre make the Drop?

01:16:03 Maasverse: Did Theia make a Bargain with Hel?

01:36:22 Maasverse: Has Maeve been to Spring Court?

01:50:34: What We’re Reading (Alchemised, still)