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A Marvellous Light by Freya Marske

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This month at The Hidden Bookcase, we're reading historical fantasy!  

Our second read is A Marvellous Light by Freya Marske, chosen by Sorren. Let's talk consent, curses, and contracts! 

 Content warnings: Discussions of chronic pain, curses, sexual scenarios, sexism, classism,  character death, and missing person(s). Mention of J.K. Rowling.   

Transcripts available at planarprod.com/the-hidden-bookcase-transcripts


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Other books referenced in this episode, in order mentioned: 

  • Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell by Susana Clarke [UK LINK] / [US LINK]
  • Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen [UK LINK] / [US LINK]
  • Sense and Sensibility by Jane Austen [UK LINK] / [US LINK]
  • Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince by J. K. Rowling [UK LINK] / [US LINK]
  • Any Way The Wind Blows by Rainbow Rowell [UK LINK] / [US LINK]
  • All for the Game (Series) by Nora Sakavic 
  • The Magicians (Series) by Lev Grossman  [US LINK]
  • Sistersong by Lucy Holland [UK LINK] / [US LINK]
  • The Queer Principles of Kit Webb by Cat Sebastian [US LINK]
  • The Path of Thorns by Angela Slatter [UK LINK] / [US LINK]

    • Our next read:

    • The Priory of the Orange Tree by Samantha Shannon [UK LINK] / [US LINK]

      • Read safely- please always check the content warnings of any books we mention if you need before diving in.


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