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

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  • A pink metallic hardcover copy of Foul Lady Fortune rests on yellow and orange fallen leaves.
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    90. Foul Lady Fortune by Chloe Gong

    February 13, 2024 /

    In this episode we discuss Foul Lady Fortune by Chloe Gong, a novel in her “Secret Shanghai” series. While technically preceded by These Violent Delights and These Violent Ends, we didn’t start with those and still very much enjoyed Foul Lady Fortune. The sequel, Foul Heart Huntsman, is out now. Thanks to the publisher for sending us some of Chloe’s books! Recommend if you like… Dread Nation duology by Justina Ireland – another badass duo in historical fiction setting any Captain America slash other comic super-spy content “The Journey” by Mary Oliver (from her 1986 book Dream Work) As always, we’d love to be in discussion with you, magical people. Reach out to us on Instagram (@thelibrarycoven) or via email (thelibraycoven@gmail.com). Access complete…

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    A paperback copy of A CURSE SO DARK AND LONELY by Brigid Kemmerer sits on top of a brown wood desk. A small succulent in a tiny navy teacup/saucer with gold trim sits to the left. To the right, a half-finished sock on double-pointed knitting needles rests by a ball of yarn (variegated blues and purples)

    37. A Curse so Dark and Lonely by Brigid Kemmerer

    September 22, 2020
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    56. A Heart So Fierce and Broken by Brigid Kemmerer

    August 24, 2021
    Hardcover copy of Raybearer on a white cloth, surrounded by 4 skeins of jewel-toned yarn on each corner

    82. Raybearer by Jordan Ifueko

    June 6, 2023
  • A light brown hand with dark nail polish holds a copy of Sia Martinez in front of a cornfield
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    73. Sia Martínez and the Moonlit Beginning of Everything by Raquel Vázquez Gilliland

    November 15, 2022 /

    Today we’ll be discussing Sia Martinez and the Moonlit beginning of Everything by Raquel Vasquez Gilliland, which follows Sia on a wild adventure as she deals with the murder of her mother, friendship woes, and falling in love. Oh and aliens! Chaos does indeed ensure, and there is so much to talk about (though very few show notes)  Content warning before we get into this book: the book makes mention and so our conversation will touch on topics of sexual assault, child abuse, ICE, police, racism, bullying, PTSD, and Harry Potter Recommend if you like… Unidentified Suburban Object by Mike Jung for a middle grade rec Dear America by Jose…

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    Season 6 begins! 85. The Magnolia Sword by Sherry Thomas

    November 14, 2023
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    24. Spin the Dawn by Elizabeth Lim

    July 16, 2019
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    66. Son of a Trickster by Eden Robinson

    March 8, 2022

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