Welcome to our 21-part deep-dive literary analysis of Sarah J. Maas’s bestselling romantasy novel, A Court of Wings and Ruin (ACOWAR). In this episode, we cover the prologue through chapter 3 as Feyre returns to the Spring Court, not as Tamlin’s lover, but as a spy, a saboteur, and the High Lady of the Night Court.
With 13 years of combined academic liter ... Show More
Yesterday
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
Mar 2023
The Wizard, the Witch, and the Wild One: Preludes
<p>Snow falling, over endless white sand...So begins the prelude to our first story, The Wizard, the Witch, and the Wild One. In this prologue, we meet our characters as children, and see them thrust from the known into peril, confusion, and new worlds they will struggle to under ... Show More
2 h
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
Mar 2021
Taken by the Fairies (Pre-Intermediate)
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Harold has never fallen in love with a woman, and lives alone. But one day, he meets a beautiful man called Jasper in the forest, and decides that he has to marry him. But on the day of their wedding, Harold discovers a secr ... Show More
29m 57s
Sep 2023
[UNLOCKED] A County Affair ep1 "CRIME-a-doodle-doo!"
<p>While The Wizard the Witch and the Wild One is taking a break between chapters, enjoy this treat from the Patreon Vault. If you're interested in the rules of the game and how the gang made their characters, check out the prologue to A County Affair, available now <a href="http ... Show More
1h 57m
Oct 2022
NINE II MIDNIGHT - Prologue
<p>On the Eve of Halloween, 14 storytellers make their way to the Darklight Carnival and share horrific tales of mystery and murder… but not all is as it seems.</p><br><p>This October 30th, the feed you’re listening to now, along with all other participating shows, will post two ... Show More
7m 40s
Feb 2019
Season 2 | Ep. 10 | Proof
Hope nowhere in sight, the Fristed Expedition comes to its conclusion. As the team’s recordings run out we peel back the curtain on the scope of the investigation.
Credits:
Written & Created by K.A. Statz
Produced, Edited, with Sound Design by Travis Vengroff
Mixing & Maste ... Show More
23m 52s
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