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 chapters 8 through 10, as Feyre sets the final pieces of her Spring Court sabotage into motion, just as the consequences begin to spiral beyond her control.
With 13 years of combined academic lite ... 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
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
Mar 2017
157: The Battle of the Cats
<p>Spoilers, profanity, Jaime x Brienne. It’s the Battle of the Cats! Book!Catelyn is a Cat that will scratch you, but Michelle Fairley has so much chemistry with everyone she has a scene with, that we love Show!Catelyn anyhow. What we don’t love so much is Todd Lannister and how ... Show More
1h 10m
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
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
Apr 2015
STORM OF SPOILERS – Olly, Fetch My Sword (Why’d You Have To Kill My Girlfriend)?
A PODCAST FOR PEOPLE WHO ARE ALL CAUGHT UP AND WANT TO TALK ABOUT SPOILERS With Joanna Robinson from Vanity Fair, Dave Gonzales from Geek.com and Neil Miller from Film School Rejects! If you’re looking for spoiler-free dissection of the highest caliber, you’re looking ... Show More
1h 10m
Oct 2020
342: AGoT Catelyn VII (repost)
<p>Spoilers, profanity, Jaime x Brienne. Let’s get ready to RUMBLE! It’s Ser Vardis vs. Bronn in a duel to the death. Cat is filled with regret, while Lysa is filling her face with blackberry kebabs. There’s nary a Moon Door in sight, but that won’t stop us from mulling Targaryen ... Show More
34m 52s
Oct 2019
289: Re-Reread AFfC Brienne V
<p>Spoilers, profanity, Jaime x Brienne. Tune in for hipster date night with Hyle Hunt where he gives the Stinking Goose a really bad Yelp review. You may not like him, but Hyle makes LoT laugh so he’s won her over. Special shoutout to Septon Meribald’s giant feet (wink wink). An ... Show More
26m 18s