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

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    56. A Heart So Fierce and Broken by Brigid Kemmerer

    August 24, 2021 /

    Welcome back! In this episode, we chat about A Heart So Fierce and Broken by Brigid Kemmerer. We share thoughts on such topics as special editions, disability as a disguise, the trope of naming dudes “Hawk,” and whether “Iisak” is pronounced “eye-sack.” And be ye warned, there are some ACOTAR and Star Wars spoilers ahead. Check out our episode on the first book, A Curse So Dark and Lonely! a warm “hello <3” to our newest patron, Emily! We still have a survey going on, and we’d really appreciate if you took it! We’ve already implemented some of your suggestions, so we’d love to know what else you’re looking for in the show!…

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    21. A Court of Mist and Fury by Sarah J. Maas

    June 5, 2019
    Sea dragon on the cover of Siege and Storm

    5. Siege and Storm by Leigh Bardugo

    October 23, 2018
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    55. Vicious Spirits by Kat Cho

    August 10, 2021
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    Episodes

    40. Wicked Fox by Kat Cho

    November 3, 2020 /

    Hello, Coven! This week we’re coming at you with a discussion of Wicked Fox by Kat Cho. We really enjoyed reading some urban fantasy that took place in South Korea. What are your thoughts about this book? We’re a bit light on notes, because we actually stuck to the book more than usual! Call to action: It’s November 3, and if you haven’t already, be sure to go vote! K watched Itaewon Class to get ready to talk about this book and get more familiar with K-dramas J recommends Explained episode on K-pop Healthcare in South Korea The sequel, Viscous Spirits, is out now, and we can’t wait to read it! Transcript below or…

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    6. City of Bones by Cassandra Clare

    November 5, 2018
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    75. Bloodmarked by Tracy Deonn

    December 20, 2022
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    60. Mexican Gothic by Silvia Moreno-García

    November 9, 2021
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    25. House of Salt and Sorrows by Erin A. Craig (slash an entire year of the show!!)

    August 7, 2019 /

    Have you ever imagined what Downton Abbey would be like if it took place in the Iron Islands and was actually a supernatural murder mystery inspired by a Brothers Grimm story?? Well, House of Salt and Sorrows by Erin A. Craig is all that and much more! Tune in for K’s double entendres and puns and stay for J’s incisive comments about mental illness and ability, along with discussions of numerous other important topics (e.g., whiteness, gender, heteronormativity, class). Before we send you off into the wonderful world of links, let’s do a bit of housekeeping. We have been making this podcast for a year…WHAT!?! Time flies when you are…

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    28. Labyrinth Lost by Zoraida Córdova

    December 23, 2019
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    14. A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas

    February 25, 2019
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    32. We Hunt the Flame by Hafsah Faizal

    July 14, 2020

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