In this episode, we continue our journey through Jenna Moreci’s The Savior’s Champion, diving into Chapters Two and Three with sharp banter, detailed analysis, and a healthy dose of sibling wit. We break down the world, characters, and what’s at stake as the tournament gears up—and of course, we take a moment to roast each other’s reading habits (and maybe yours too).

In This Episode, you will see a detailed summary and discussion of this week’s chapter. Who is the savior?
Our take on the Savior, the Prince, and so much more.
Fresh impressions of the Prince, the Savior, and the rest. Who’s winning us over? Who deserves to be roasted?
We serve up our listener segment: expansion of our podcast to traditional publishing books, with first on the chopping block is The Tainted Cup (Shadow of the Leviathan) by Robert Jackson Bennett. You can find the segment at 1:41, and it ends at 2:22.

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In this episode, we continue our journey through Jenna Moreci’s The Savior’s Champion, diving into Chapters Two and Three with sharp banter, detailed analysis, and a healthy dose of sibling wit. We break down the world, characters, and what’s at stake as the tournament gears up—and of course, we take a moment to roast each other’s reading habits (and maybe yours too).

In This Episode, you will see a detailed summary and discussion of this week’s chapter. What new secrets are revealed? How is the story’s tension building? 
Our take on Thessen’s politics, magic, and society. Do we believe in the mystique of The Savior? Is the world realistic? Over the top?
Fresh impressions of Tobias, Milo, Kaleo, and the rest. Who’s winning us over? Who deserves to be roasted?
We serve up our listener segment: snappy recommendations for indie fantasy books featuring dark tournaments, chosen ones, and gut-punch romance. You can find the segment at 11:21 , and it ends at 12:29.

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Book Recommendations in the segment:
The Savior’s Sister by Jenna Moreci.
The Serpent and the Wings of Night by Carissa Broadbent
The Thunder Heist by Jed Herne

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In this episode, my sister and co-host Nelli and I discuss the dark fantasy romance novel The Savior’s Champion by Jenna Moreci, focusing on the prologue and chapter 1. We critique the worldbuilding, imagining the setting’s era and influences, and predict the unfolding drama of the Sovereign’s Tournament. Tune in for lively discussion, character insights, and a candid look at this unique fantasy. Let’s devour some books together!

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In this trailer episode, host Val introduces Chewed & Digested, a podcast devoted to dissecting and savoring indie fantasy novels one chapter at a time, and his co-host and sister, Nelli. They tease their deep dive into Jenna Moreci’s The Savior’s Champion by highlighting its brutal tournament setting, the protagonist Tobias Kaya’s sacrifices, and how the novel builds a captivating dark fantasy world.

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