Tar Valon Or Bust

The Path of Daggers comes to a close with both bangs and whimpers, and Jenn and Preeti are very confused and have many Questions. So. Many. Questions.

Reminder that we're on hiatus until July, when we'll be starting Winter's Heart! Episode 1 will cover the Prologue through Chapter 2.

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Magic Has No Borders (May 23)

Spider-Man's Bad Connection (September 5)

The Grimoire of Grave Fates (June)

Mermaids Never Drown (September)

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Jenn and Preeti exult in Egwene's secret plan revealed, are very concerned about Rand and his plans, and have some shout-outs and thoughts from Jordan Con and the Discord!

Next episode: Chapter 25 - The End

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In this section, Preeti and Jenn encounter yet another Sekrit Plan, Sevanna finally starting to reap what she's sown, and a very bleak Rand.

JordanCon is this weekend!

Next episode: Chapters 18-24

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Preeti and Jenn get very excited for the return of some characters, get very frustrated with everyone being undercut and character-assassinated, and have some big questions about Balwer.

We'll be at JordanCon!

Read the first chapter of Preeti's new Spider-Man book (Spider-Man's Bad Connection) on io9!

Next episode: Chapters 11-17

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As they start Path of Daggers, Preeti and Jenn are SUPER into the Prologue and less into the next four-ish chapters. Weird pacing choices, Robert Jordan!!

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Next episode: Chapters 6-10

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It's the grand finale! And yet another rollercoaster, as Jenn and Preeti talk horror, action, pacing, and argue about whether or not [redacted] is actually dead.

Content warning for discussion of rape in Chapters 37-39

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Next episode: The Path of Daggers, Prologue through Chapter 5

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With yet another rollercoaster section, Preeti and Jenn dig into some complicated issues of consent, a very exciting reunion, some Big Plot Questions, and what it means to be ta'veren.

Content warnings for discussion of rape in Chapters 28 and 29.

Our final (!) Crown of Swords episode will cover Chapters 35-41, and will air on March 8th.

Upcoming Books:

Fit for the Gods (August 2023), co-edited by Jenn Northington and S. Zainab Williams

Magic Has No Borders (May 2023), with a story from Preeti!

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This section truly was the best of times and the worst of times. Join Preeti and Jenn as they appreciate the good bits (the bromance potential of Mat and Birgitte, the horror of Moghedien at Shayol Ghul, and a surprising side character saving the day) and get really frustrated by the bad bits (Ebou Dar shenanigans, basically all of Chapter 26).

Content warnings for discussion of rape and suicidal thoughts in the Chapter 26 section.

Next episode: Chapters 27-34

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In this plot-packed section, Jenn and Preeti get to talk about Mat, the Amazing Race/National Treasure situation in Ebou Dar, and newly-arrived characters -- some familiar, some ... unclear. There were some technical issues this episode, so the audio/volume is a little awkward at points. Apologies!

Next episode: Chapters 20-26

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In which Preeti and Jenn are very happy to spend three chapters talking about Egwene, but still have lots of questions.

Next episode: Chapters 13-19

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