On this episode of Be the Serpent, we're talking about The Goblin Emperor by Katherine Addison, Jupiter Ascending, and "Dangerous if Unbound" by Astolat -- what do these have in common? Fealty relationships!

 

Other things we mentioned:

Disney princessesNoblebright & the hieros gamos (again)A Conspiracy of Truths by Alexandra RowlandThe Goblin Emperor by Katherine AddisonJupiter Ascending"Dangerous if Unbound" by AstolatThe Queen’s Thief series by Megan Whalen TurnerThe Empire Trilogy by Janny Wurts and Raymond E. FeistSelf-insert fanfictionCourtly loveEleanor of AquitaineAnastasia (and the stage musical)Person of InterestKingsSingle Use Weapon by FreyaMathematical theory aka witchcraftNinefox Gambit and A Conservation of Shadows by Yoon Ha LeeAtomic BlondeMerlinStar Trek TOS and the Star Trek reboot films

 

What we’re reading lately:

Reflections: On the Magic of Writing by Diana Wynne JonesAn Unsuitable Heir by KJ CharlesOur own books (because edits)

 

Transcription:

The transcription of the episode is available here. Thanks as always to Sara, Neharika, and Magali for their work!