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In this week's episode of Reading Materials, we dive into Kill the Beast by Serra Swift and talk about how refreshing it was to read a fairy-tale retelling with no romance in sight.
We discuss the role of trusty companion Brandy, unpack the mechanics of curse-breaking, and explore why this story works so well without leaning on romantic love as a solution.
Episode Timepoints:
00:00 - Intro
00:20 - Brief Life Updates
05:10 - Introduction to the Author
06:40 - Spoiler Warning
07:15 - The Blurb
08:55 - Our Discussion of 'Kill the Beast'
55:10 - Next Time on Reading Materials
57:40 - Outro
By Corrie and Lucia5
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In this week's episode of Reading Materials, we dive into Kill the Beast by Serra Swift and talk about how refreshing it was to read a fairy-tale retelling with no romance in sight.
We discuss the role of trusty companion Brandy, unpack the mechanics of curse-breaking, and explore why this story works so well without leaning on romantic love as a solution.
Episode Timepoints:
00:00 - Intro
00:20 - Brief Life Updates
05:10 - Introduction to the Author
06:40 - Spoiler Warning
07:15 - The Blurb
08:55 - Our Discussion of 'Kill the Beast'
55:10 - Next Time on Reading Materials
57:40 - Outro