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After a brief recap of Throne of Glass (book one), we kick off our Crown of Midnight deep dive with chapters 1-8!

Intro: 00:00
Book Rec: 00:01:10
TOG recap: 00:10:26
Deep Dive: 00:12:18

Celaena fakes the deaths of the people on her to-murder list and receives a new assignment from the king that leads her to Archer, a (traitorous?) courtesan from her past. Chaol may not be "excessively handsome," but he and Celaena are spending an excessive amount of time together ... just ask Dorian. 
Plus, we talk potential connections to Mor and Truth-Teller, discuss the recent Fourth Wing bonus chapter news and Cait reviews "It Ends With Us."
This week's book rec is Quicksilver (Fae & Alchemy, #1) by Callie Hart.
Next week: Crown of Midnight chapters 9-16. 

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We wrap up our Throne of Glass (book one) deep dive with chapters 49-55! 
Intro: 00:00
Book Rec: 00:02:33
Deep Dive: 00:08:11
Celaena wins the duel with help from Nehemia and Elena, Chaol takes a grippy socks vacay, Kaltain fucks around and finds out and Dorian is friend zoned.
Plus, we talk Colleen Hoover drama (at the end of the episode, don't worry), Prime's My Lady Jane and this week's listener-submitted book recs, A Kingdom of Stars and Shadows by Holly Renee and Path of Ruin by Erica Myers.
Next week: Crown of Midnight chapters 1-8. 

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House of the Dragon season two ends with "The Queen Who Ever Was." 
Tyland Lannister secures the Triarchy, Ulf oversteps, Daemon finally sees the bigger picture, Criston turns emo, Alicent visits Rhaenyra and Aegon escapes King's Landing. 
Plus, we break down Daemon's vision scene-by-scene and talk "A Knight Of The Seven Kingdoms" and the short stories it's based on. 

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Dive deep into Throne of Glass chapters 41-48 with us!
Intro: 00:00
Book Review: 00:02:55
Deep Dive: 00:18:04
We find out who has been killing the champions ... and how, Nehemia learns the truth of "Lady Lillian," the king returns ... alone, Nox ghosts and Celeaena fights for her life in the final duel. 
Plus, our discussion of the Maasverse includes the Void, Hel, kristallos demon vs. ridderak, black blood and winnowing. 
This week's book rec was Avalon Tower (Fey Spy Academy, #1) by C.N. Crawford.

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Our discussion of House of the Dragon season two, episode seven, "The Red Sowing," includes:

• Aerea Targaryen, Balerion and the history of the dragonkeepers
• Jace's reaction to the Sowing
• Hugh's mother, Saera Targaryen, and how he and Ulf fit into the family wreath
• Oscar Tully stepping up as Lord Paramount 
• Rhaenyra's god complex
• Season finale (and future season) predictions

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Our Throne of Glass deep dive continues with chapters 31-40!
Intro: 00:00
Book Rec: 00:04:26
Deep Dive: 00:09:44
Celaena cheats on a poisons test and finds wyrdmarks under her bed, Dorian recognizes the Eye of Elena, Chaol has a Menty B, the Yulemas Ball leads to a first kiss and the king slaughters 500 rebels from Eyllwe. 
Plus, we talk Maasverse connections to the eight-pointed star, Deanna, Luna, amulets, Wyrd, Urd, the Cauldron and more. 
This week's book rec was Morning Glory Milking Farm by C M Nascosta. 

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We're breaking down season two, episode six of House of the Dragon, "Smallfolk."
The rising tension in King's Landing turns into chaos after Rhaenyra DoorDashes much-needed food, and Alicent and Helaena are caught in the crossfire. 
Aemond sends Criston Cole to Harrenhal and proposes an alliance with the Triarchy to end the blockade, setting us up for the Battle of the Gullet. 
Speaking of battles, the Lannisters reach Golden Tooth, meaning we *might* get the Battle at the Red Fork this season. 
Daemon reaches the final boss of his nightmare journey, Viserys, and learns of Grover Tully's death. 
Plus, we get two new dragon riders: Addam of Hull ... and Mysaria. 

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Our Throne of Glass deep dive continues with chapters 21-30.
Intro: 00:00
Book Rec: 00:00:29
Deep Dive: 00:06:48
Celaena discovers a secret door, Chaol lectures Dorian about getting too close to the assassin (the call's coming from inside the house), Elena asks for Celaena's help and more Champions are murdered. 
We also talk Maasverse connections, like The Walking Dead, Wyrdmarks, Brannon, the Under King, Urd, the Ruhnn Mountains, portals, amulets and swirls and motherfucking whorls. 
This week's book rec was A Magic Fierce and Bright by Hemant Nayak.

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We're breaking down all of the easter eggs, foreshadowing and groundwork in season two, episode five of House of the Dragon, "Regent."
Alicent learns she isn't the exception to the rule, Daemon's Harrenhal nightmare continues, size DOES matter for Jeyne Arryn and Jace earns MVP for the Blacks, first by securing both the Twins *and* House Frey (let's hope he has better luck than Robb), then by planting the seeds ... the dragonseeds. All while serving face. 

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Our Throne of Glass deep dive continues with chapters 11-20. 
Intro: 00:00
Book Rec: 00:05:24
Deep Dive: 00:13:51
Celaena makes it through her first test, Chaol says "on your guard" (ick), Nehemia enters the chat, a "drunken brawl" ends with one competitor missing organs (??) and Dorian sees a different side to his champion.
Plus, we talk the Onyx Storm cover, the Kingdom of Lies series and this week's book rec, WitchBlood by Emma Mills.

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