Episode Thirty Six

What happens when grief meets magic? When a woman on the brink of death is whisked away to the dangerous Fae Court and given a bargain she can’t refuse?
The story brilliantly explores how being treated as a monster can become a self-fulfilling prophecy. Prince Rhysand has accepted his reputation as “The Beast” after years of being feared and reviled, even by his own mother. What unfolds over the course of a year and a day isn’t just romance but mutual healing—she processes her grief while he discovers someone who finally sees beyond his beastly exterior. 

We examine the fantasy world-building that introduces fascinating concepts like magical soul connections that don’t necessarily indicate romantic destiny, and humans rescued from their moment of death. These elements create moral complexity that elevates the story beyond simple fairytale retellings. 

Join us for this passionate discussion that might just convince you these stories offer more psychological depth and emotional resonance than critics give them credit for. 

Captured by the Fae Beast by Mallory Dunlin
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