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Attolian Archives episodes
- Return of the Thief, Part II Chapter 2: The Great Resignation
Eugenides and Irene make a serious threat, and we discuss the centralization of power, risk-taking, new avenues for Pheris, the idea of an inverted tragedy, and, as always, love.
22 min - Return of the Thief, Part 2, Ch 1: 70,000 New Friends
War comes to the Little Peninsula. We discuss the logistics of killing people, Fordad’s fake surprise, Eddisian tattoos, prophetic headcanons, the iconic sleeveless leather vest, and Moira’s Pen.
Transcript available here:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1EYdHrnSfPfyp0BNzxSk-_KipBAm_E6p4ZeU6s8asq0c/edit?usp=sharing
25 min - Return of the Thief, Chapter 8: Math, Maps, and Medes
Pheris gets to know his new tutor and we see the last of Melheret. We discuss the Greater Peninsula, Attolian history, Erondites’s plans, the only illustration in the series, and changes in the YA industry.
Transcript available here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1-_mTxblLTBAoT0anqhC9ESaKE4zVZnDeKYvfnevtKVs/edit?usp=sharing
The Attolian Archives is a chapter-by-chapter Queen’s Thief reread podcast by two overgrown library rats named Noelle and Caitlin. New episodes every other Sunday.
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31 min - Return of the Thief, Chapter 7: Earring of Fire
Pheris saves the day! We discuss ghostly messages, new relationships, narrative overlap, and the value of kindness.
Transcript available here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1mve2zeQaJ-kwNm7-B1IiqM0sIC3yeqGr1R9nZ3A4jCc/edit?usp=sharing
20 min - Return of the Thief, Chapter 6: No Grain, No Gain
Pheris sees a terrifying apparition after his cover is blown. We discuss war prep, what makes monarchs popular, how not to punish children, and why Gen is a public jokester.
Transcript available here:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/131u7I0t5YwgppJQwWsdIPWERFIe7w2I1tTvORpGfM-A/edit?usp=sharing
19 min - Return of the Thief, Chapter 5: Pent Up Emotions
In this episode, the Pent's script goes off track. We discuss Cenna's daring theatrical performance, what's in a name, and mercy versus justice. Trigger warning for discussion of sexual assault.
Transcript available here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1O0jCAeD93tVM2G9GgGsoF-m4fqTdizPFPHwgzXVfqwc/edit?usp=sharing
30 min - Return of the Thief, Chapter 4: Prophecy is Cheap
In our story, we find a prophecy, a garden, a lot of personal drama, and, oh, also a death. Meanwhile, we discuss interior design, Attolia's brothers, Gen seeing Pheris, Pheris seeing Gen, and Attolia's garden as a locus amoenus.
Transcript available here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1QzPf8U76AqBd9bZUxSVmdJkgXPiS9Li1aDnFyM0uv3M/edit?usp=sharing
26 min - Return of the Thief, Chapter 3: Gift Horse
Eugenides gets a bow, a decorative pomegranate, a horse, and the stomach flu. We discuss oaths, names, childhood, and back references.
transcript: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1QUD-VK3x6U7Ic17t3YqTgMBZ2lFK4ll9AGpapcAm49M/edit?usp=sharing
29 min - Return of the Thief, Chapter 2: Under the Table
Pheris adjusts to his new home. We discuss adult supervision, Gen's master plan, Eddisian accents, the psychology of Helen's clothing choices, and confusing banquet hall seating arrangements.
29 min - Return of the Thief, Chapter 1: Estate Stale
Pheris is minding his own business when he's pulled into a story more epic than he ever could have imagined. We discuss beehives, calendars, prejudice, hair, and secret sisters.
transcript: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1L-kTFWs4PfqHDEv9HrKDKdMDKG5LE-i6wTMjzGjZEvY/edit?usp=sharing
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A chapter-by-chapter Queen's Thief reread podcast with commentary, news, and occasional screaming. We promise to leave no literary stone unturned, no theory unconsidered, no hand joke unmade.