A Marvellous Light by Freya Marske

Narrated by David Thorpe

In this episode of the Spread Your Wingspan podcast, Sara and Jennie discuss the book 'A Marvellous Light' by Freya Marske. They explore the themes of queer love, power dynamics, and the contrast between social falsehoods and authentic selves. The book follows the story of Robin and Edwin, who navigate a magical world and a sinister plot. Sara and Jennie appreciate the representation of a queer love story in the romantasy genre and the development of the characters throughout the book. They also highlight the feminist themes and the exploration of magic in a hierarchical society. 

00:00 - Introduction and Book Synopsis

02:27 - Reading a New Book Together

05:51 - The Sweet and Delightful Queer Love Story

13:44 - Exploring Feminism and a Feminine System of Magic

24:29 - Self-Doubt versus Self-Confidence

26:23 - Romance as the Focus of the Book

29:23 - The Role of the Fae in the Story

37:26 - Rating and Conclusion

46:05 - Outro