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 season finale, we cover chapters 61 through 69 as Feyre makes her boldest sacrifice yet, one that reshapes the future of Prythian and the balance of power across the courts.
With 13 years of combined academic litera ... 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 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
Nov 2019
296: Re-Reread AFfC Brienne VIII
<p>Spoilers, profanity, Jaime x Brienne. Sometimes a missing tongue is just a missing tongue. Most of us like dogs, but tune in to find out who doesn't. Catelyn has left the building. Pod's been hanging for 14 f**king years and we're done with it. What did the Russian translator ... Show More
40m 32s
Nov 2019
294: Re-Reread AFfC Brienne VII
<p>Spoilers, profanity, Jaime x Brienne. Welcome to the Inn of the Lord of the Flies. Brienne is a goddamn hero. Hyle may be a dog, but he's an honest dog. Where's our Son of Nedbert fic? We need something to take our minds off of this heartwrenching chapter. Game of Thrones. A S ... Show More
51m 28s
Apr 2020
S1 E6 - Foucault's Pendulum
Previously on Mockery Manor: JJ learns of her family’s involvement with Manor, that her grandmother was their cook, and that her aunt Kate died in the same fire that injured Margot and killed the other Mockerys. Meanwhile, Bette has an uncomfortable conversation with Manager ‘Per ... Show More
33m 22s
Oct 2021
Episode 27: The Hawthorne Legacy + Reading List #7
The Hawthorne Legacy by Jennifer Lynn Barnes is finally here and we DEVOURED it! The sequel to the Inheritance Games, this book doubles down on the puzzles, teen drama, and thrillery goodness we have all come to cherish. Karen does an impromptu William Blake poetry recitation and ... Show More
1h 32m
Oct 2019
292: Re-Reread AFfC Brienne VI
Spoilers, profanity, Jaime x Brienne. Is the path to the Quiet Isle a metaphor for Brienne's long and winding journey or a trip to Ikea? In any case, the Quiet Isle gives Brienne (and us) a welcome pause...and inspiration for all the fanfic. Game of Thrones. A Song of Ice and Fir ... Show More
27m 50s
Oct 2019
291: Re-Reread AFfC Jaime IV
<p>Spoilers, profanity, Jaime x Brienne. Can you smell that Darry air? We meet more fun Freys, and ladies, let's face it, we've all been a Gatehouse Ami. Jaime's a great father figure, but Lancel has a rather strict view of what constitutes treason. Game of Thrones. A Song of Ice ... Show More
43m 46s