The Library Coven

A bi-weekly podcast in which two besties read young adult fantasy through a critical lens

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  • Sea dragon on the cover of Siege and Storm
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    5. Siege and Storm by Leigh Bardugo

    October 23, 2018 /

    J & K talk about book 2 of the Grisha Trilogy, Siege and Storm, by Leigh Bardugo. We forget Fyodor’s name and find many things “interesting” (should we find new descriptors? probably). Content warning: discussion of sexual assault If you or someone you know has been sexually assaulted, please contact RAINN Call 800-856-4619 or visit their website for assistance Sorry for the late posting! K was finishing a dissertation chapter draft the muggle way….hence the delay. Thanks for your patience! Transcript to come Spring 2021 As always, we’d love to be in discussion with you, magical folx. Post or tweet about the show using #criticallyreading. Let us know what you think of the…

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    25. House of Salt and Sorrows by Erin A. Craig (slash an entire year of the show!!)

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  • An Ember in the Ashes by Sabaa Tahir surround by red maple leaves
    Episodes

    4. An Ember in the Ashes by Sabaa Tahir

    October 7, 2018 /

    Episode 4 already!?! We can’t believe it either! This week we’re talking subverting your government, assassin schools, terrible mothers, and rape culture in Sabaa Tahir’s An Ember in the Ashes. An Ember in the Ashes was fact paced, violent, and exceptionally amazing! Content Warning for discussions of rape and child death.  Full transcript below or access the PDF version of the episode transcript As always, we’d love to be in discussion with you, magical folx. Post or tweet about the show using #criticallyreading. Let us know what you think of the episode, anything we missed, or anything else you want us to know by dropping a line in the comments…

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