Secrets in the Shadows, Deadly Training, and the Chaos of Basgiath War College

Basgiath War College is getting deadlier, and in this episode, we cover Fourth Wing Chapters 7-12, where Violet Sorrengail finds herself navigating not just ruthless cadets but a growing web of secrets. Her path is more dangerous than ever as training intensifies, alliances shift, and tensions between the Marked Ones and the rest of the Riders become impossible to ignore.

In this episode, we break down:

Violet’s secret strategy—she’s smart, but is she being too clever for her own good? Xaden’s influence—is he truly a threat, or is there something deeper at play? Dain’s overprotectiveness—is he looking out for Violet, or holding her back? The Gauntlet—a brutal test of survival, and it will take lives. The dragons’ secrets—why are fewer dragons willing to bond? And what does this mean for the Riders?

As always, we mix serious analysis with plenty of laughter, wild theories, and the signature chaos that makes Books, Cats, & Chaos a must-listen for fantasy book lovers. Whether you’re reading for the first time or revisiting with fresh eyes, there’s plenty to discuss.

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