Recap and deep dive into Antonia Hodgson's incredible fantasy (with a little romance!), The Raven Scholar.

An amazing female lead character, deeply interesting court politics, and a competition for power - this book kept us up late. After finishing Crescent City by Sarah J Maas, this was a perfect follow up for a book hangover.

00:43 Taking a chance on an epic fantasy after stacking our shelves with romantasy

01:20 A fantasically original female lead and all the applause for a truly represented cast of characters

11:49 That cliffhanger

16:15 Breaking down the different animal houses and why Veronica is a foxy raven

30:11 When the main evil character is so scary, you have to text your friend

36:07 Theories on pink pink (who was the best)

48:20 btw audiobooks are super embarrassing

56:30 Boston marathon final prep and our epic event plans - Laurie Berkner concerts and wild, wild, Wild Kratts for the 5 and under crowd

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References

The Raven Scholar by Antonia Hodgson

https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-raven-scholar-antonia-hodgson/cc53efb6d12e8269?ean=9780316577229&next=t

This Kingdom will not Kill Me by Ilona Andrews

https://bookshop.org/p/books/this-kingdom-will-not-kill-me-ilona-andrews/f544c8f1dba95f55?ean=9781250377265&next=t

Will of the Many by James Islington

https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-will-of-the-many-james-islington/af73e6372152f868?ean=9781982141189&next=t

Laurie Berkner Band

https://laurieberkner.com/

Wild Kratts

https://www.wildkratts.com/