The Library Coven

A bi-weekly podcast in which two bookish besties, Jessie and Kelly, read (mostly) young adult fantasy through a critical lens

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    Episode 59: The Burning God by R.F. Kuang

    October 19, 2021 /

    Hey, coven! In this episode, we discussing The Burning God  by R.F. Kuang — the third and final book in The Poppy War series. Rin is working to take down a bunch of people, and change the way Nikara is run. But is she the best person to do that? Rin doesn’t think so! Let’s just start with the content warnings for this episode and for the book. This is a book for adults. It is not YA book. Content warnings for war, violence, murder, starvation, drug use, cannibalism, and suicide.  With that said, on to the show notes! Recommend if you like.. A Game of Thrones (aka A Song of Ice…

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    Episode 43: The Dragon Republic by R.F. Kuang

    December 15, 2020
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    Episode 29: Crooked Kingdom by Leigh Bardugo

    June 2, 2020
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    Episode 7: A Torch Against the Night by Sabaa Tahir

    November 18, 2018
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    Episodes

    Episode 43: The Dragon Republic by R.F. Kuang

    December 15, 2020 /

    Hello everyone, and most especially to Saidah, who emailed us in December 2019 asking about when we were going to record an episode about R.F. Kuang’s The Dragon Republic. Saidah, we’re only a year late, but that time is now! If y’all need to recap the first book in the series, you can check out Episode 15 of the podcast in which we discussThe Poppy War.  Full disclosure: this series is not YA and Kelly uses verbal air quotes an embarrassing number of times in the episode. You’ve been warned. Enjoy! Content Warning for discussions of genocide, sexual assault, drug use and other instances of extreme violence.  This isn’t the first time…

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    Episode 42: Wayward Witch by Zoraida Córdova

    December 1, 2020
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    2019: Year in Review

    December 31, 2019
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    Episode 10 (!): A Reaper at the Gates by Sabaa Tahir

    December 31, 2018
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    Episodes

    Episode 15: The Poppy War by R.F. Kuang

    March 11, 2019 /

    This fortnight J & K are discussing The Poppy War by R.F. Kuang. We’re diverting a bit from our usual YA Fantasy books. This book is definitely for adults, and not for the faint of heart! The characters are complicated, the story is complex and violent, and there is a ton of action. Content Warning: In this episode we discuss drug use, rape, genocide, and other instances of extreme violence.  ChildHelp – Child Abuse – Call 1-800-422-4453 for assistance We apologize ahead of time for any mispronounced words, names, and/or places. As is usual, we referenced quite a few things, and you can find more information below! Shamanism Drug traditions from around the world and hallucinogenic drugs The history of The War on Drugs in the US K…

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    Episode 38: Bruja Born by Zoraida Córdova

    October 6, 2020
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    Episode 35: Queen of Nothing by Holly Black

    August 25, 2020
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    Episode 56: A Heart So Fierce and Broken by Brigid Kemmerer

    August 24, 2021

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