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Literary Quest
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A podcast dedicated to fantasy fiction! Each week Marysa and Vicki will discuss a different book from the fantasy genre. A great podcast if you love talking about fantasy and are looking for recommendations.
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Warrior, Princess, Assassin
Mar 301:02:18Tap to summarizeThis week, we have a special guest! Brigid Kemmerer, author of Warrior, Princess, Assassin, joined us for our discussion of her book! We are so grateful for her time! To dive straight into our discussion with Brigid and skip the character and plot summary, jump ahead to 11:20 in this episode. Princess Jory of Astranza faces the difficult reality of becoming engaged to a king, Maddox Kyronan of Incendar, or risk placing the safety and future of her kingdom at risk. Ky's fire magic is rumored to be terribly destructive, which is extremely effective against the enemies, the Draegonis. However, the rumors also suggest that Ky has used such power against his own people. Jory seeks comfort from her only friend, Asher, an assassin for hire and her childhood love. Dark dealings by men in power unexpectedly drive Asher, Ky, and Jory together, and while they ally together out of necessity initially, their attraction to each other draws them even closer. Join us this week!
Transcribe →These Immortal Truths
Feb 1701:07:10Tap to summarizeThis episode we discuss These Immortal Truths by Rachelle Raeta! Anna is gifted immortality by the god Khiran. She spends a large part of her immortality caring for others as a healer, midwife, or healthcare worker. Khiran visits her periodically through the centuries and they grow closer. However, Khiran is keeping secrets and as humanity evolves more ways to kill each other, Anna's immortality comes into question. If you enjoyed V.E. Schwab's The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue, you're sure to enjoy These Immortal Truths!
Transcribe →Mate
Feb 301:04:35Tap to summarizeThis week we're discussing Mate by Ali Hazelwood. Serena Paris is in trouble. She reveals herself as the first human-werewolf hybrid on national television in an effort to reclaim her life after being kidnapped and involuntarily outed as hybrid. Unfortunately, it puts a target on her back as someone on the council of Vampyres has placed a bounty on her head. With Vampyres coming from all directions to collect, Serena is relocated to the one place where she can truly be kept safe: her mate Koen's house. While Serena is perfect for Koen in every way, he tells her from the start that he's not interesting in pursuing her. The more time she spends in his house, the harder it is for them to stay apart though. There are larger factors at work keeping them apart, besides Koen's stubbornness, and things get even more complicated when ghosts from Serena's childhood return unexpectedly.
Transcribe →Brimstone
Dec 1601:23:59Tap to summarizeJoin us this week while we discuss Brimstone by Callie Hart! Saeris and Fisher are newly mated but there is little time to enjoy their new matehood. Saeris must learn to balance being half-fae, half-vampire, being an alchemist and the new queen of the vampires. When rot begins to take hold in Yvelia, they know they must act quickly but with King Belikon looking for them, Saeris' brother still in Zilvaren, Everlayne in a coma, angry high bloods, and new super-feeders that can only be killed with Brimstone, they have a lot on their plates. Can Saeris and Fisher overcome these new challenges? Will they be able to keep their friends and family safe? Tune in to find out!
Transcribe →Anathema
Nov 2501:15:26Tap to summarizeThis week we're discussing Anathema by Keri Lake. Maevyth has always been treated as an outcast by the people of Foxglove Parish. Strange encounters with ghosts and a journey into the Eating Woods leads her to a new realm, one that belonged to her ancestors, and the discovery of her own magic. However, her presence as a mortal puts a target on her back, and into the keep of Zevander Rydainn, who has his own deadly curse to cope with. Maevyth is determined to return to her home and her sister, but her journey uncovers the existence of a malevolent threat that was long thought destroyed.
Transcribe →The Dark Lord's Guide to Dating
Nov 401:08:21Tap to summarizeThis week we discuss The Dark Lord's Guide to Dating (and other war crimes) by Tiffany Hunt! When Arabella Evenfall is captured by Kazimir Blackrose, the Dark Lord, to be his bride, she decides to make the most of her situation. Determined to master her magic and be free of her father, Arabella and Kazimir quickly grow closer. Kazimir is determined to use an Heirloom to tap into the ley-lines and control the kingdom and he needs Arabella to activate the Heirloom. However, they face enemies on all fronts, a spy in their midst, scheming by Arabella's father, the snooping Syndicate, and an angry King all want to be rid of the Dark Lord. Will Arabella and Kazimir be able to defeat their enemies? Or will Arabella be forced to obey her father and the king?
Transcribe →Jack's Head
Oct 3100:45:39Tap to summarizeHappy Halloween! To celebrate, we're discussing Jack's Head by Siggy Shade. Bess had the life of her dreams: great career, great fiance, bright future. However, it all comes crashing down when her fiance William makes an indecent proposal at a Halloween party at his estate. Rather than debase herself with William's awful uncles, Bess flees William's home and drives straight into danger. Sixteen string Jack, the headless horseman haunts the highways on Halloween, and he is inescapable. Bess' enticing appearance and her attempts to seduce Jack to save her life has Jack making her a unique offer: if she impresses him with the pleasure she offers, he'll spare her life. If she pleasures him through the night, he'll give her his fortune. Who could say no? Join us this week!
Transcribe →Deceived by the Gargoyles
Oct 2100:55:25Tap to summarizeThis episode we continue Monster Smash October with Deceived by the Gargoyles by Lillian Lark! Grace is ready to settle down but has had difficulty finding the right person for her. She decides to go to a matchmaker to help her find a match. She gets more than expected when she's matched with Elliot, a gargoyle who already has two mates. Luckily, these mates are also sexy gargoyles and the three are determined to court Grace and add her to their clan. However, Grace is being stalked and harassed by Theo Bradshaw III, who is determined to marry her for her family money and connections. Will Grace's gargoyles be able to keep her safe? Or will a sacrifice have to be made?
Transcribe →Fourth Wing
Jul 11, 2023Tap to summarizeThis week, we’re discussing Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros. Violet Sorrengail has not had an easy life. Between being injury prone due to a connective tissue disorder, siblings who were born to be dragon riders, and her mother, the general of Navarre’s armies, Violet just wants to pursue a relatively safe life as a scribe. However, her mother refuses to allow it, forcing her to become a dragon rider and putting her in the path of a number of fellow students who want Violet dead—none more so than Xaden Riorson. Does Violet have what it takes to not just become a rider, but to survive her classmates’ bloodlust?
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