Welcome to our 15-part deep-dive literary analysis of Sarah J. Maas’s bestselling romantasy novel, A Court of Mist and Fury (ACOMAF). In this episode, we cover chapters 42 through 44, as Feyre and the Inner Circle descend into the Court of Nightmares to retrieve the Veritas and into one of the most emotionally charged moments in Feyre and Rhysand’s relations ... Show More
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Heir of Fire (Ch. 26–31): Aelin Masters Fae Form, Chaol & Aedion Raid Her Past, and Manon Bonds with Abraxos
Book Talk for BookTok with Jac & Amy treats your favorite BookTok novels, romance and romantasy, like literature. We bring real tools of analysis (themes, imagery, symbolism, character arcs) to your favorite books.
Two episodes weekly:
Tuesday = Analysis
Thursday = Listener ... Show More
1h 32m
Nov 20
Heir of Fire (Ch. 21–25): Breadcrumbs and Broomsticks
This Thursday, we dive into listener theories and full-series foreshadowing for Heir of Fire Ch. 21–25, where Aelin’s wildfire erupts, Manon chooses Abraxos in the pit, and Dorian overhears the secret that shatters everything.
Jac and Amy read through your thoughts on Aelin’s ne ... Show More
38m 24s
Nov 18
Heir of Fire (Ch. 21–25): Aelin’s Wildfire Unleashed, Manon Claims Abraxos, Dorian Freezes Out Chaol
Book Talk for BookTok with Jac & Amy treats your favorite BookTok novels, romance and romantasy, like literature. We bring real tools of analysis (themes, imagery, symbolism, character arcs) through two lenses: Feminist (gender roles, power, agency, archetypes) and Marxist (class ... Show More
1h 31m
Aug 2020
S1 E11 - Bonded By Blood (Part 2)
Previously on Mockery Manor: The villain has been unmasked. JJ and Bette make a desperate bid for freedom, but their pursuer is hot on their heels, and he's very, very angry. Like the big green fella on the telly. In this episode... the climax! For full info and credits, visit ww ... Show More
32m 36s
Aug 2020
S1 E10 - Bonded By Blood (Part 1)
CW: Violence, abuse. Previously on Mockery Manor: with Parker's help, JJ and Bette evade the police and escape the manor. After their arguing comes to a head, Bette storms off, leaving JJ alone and lost. While wandering the tunnels, JJ meets Dorothy: her grandmother. Dorothy lead ... Show More
28m 42s
Mar 2024
Episode 9: THE PASSAGE OF KITTY GENOVESE
In this poignant and introspective episode of The Passage, the Ferryman, voiced with the profound depth and empathy of Dan Fogler (Fantastic Beasts And Where To Find Them, The Walking Dead), encounters a soul whose name became a symbol, a headline that seemed to speak volumes abo ... Show More
29m 14s
Oct 2021
Chapter One: Star Attraction
The Brotherhood Traveling Circus, Carnival and Ringmaster's Road Show arrives at the Kingdom, where their star attraction, a surly and disgruntled Hawkeye, performs nightly in a dramatized re-creation of The Day The Villains Won. Broken from reliving his personal trauma night aft ... Show More
36m 31s
Jan 2020
S1 E3 - Heart Of Darkness
Previously on Mockery Manor: JJ, Parker and Bette sneak into the park at night to explore. They meet fellow employees Matty, Sonia and Emma, who have snuck in too. Sonia accuses JJ of stealing something from her dorm room, and JJ and Bette have an argument. Meanwhile, Parker expl ... Show More
27m 55s