Episode Twenty Nine
PIn this anniversary episode, we celebrate our podcast’s first year by diving into Throne of Glass, the story of Celaena Sardothien – deadly assassin, reluctant competitor, and surprisingly relatable protagonist.
Our hosts debate the fascinating world-building that hints at a larger mythology, with magic that persists despite colonial-like suppression – much like human ingenuity finding ways around walls and barriers in our own history. We explore what makes Celaena such a compelling character, balancing deadly skill with vulnerability and confidence. The curious “pentagon of passion” between characters creates interesting dynamics without quite qualifying this as a romance in our books.
Throne of Glass by Sarah J Maas
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Our Thoughts
Our Thoughts on the book.
“the fantasy itself and the lack of magic in this way was so unique because obviously there’s an underlying story there “
“You know you got to love a dame who escapes the clink, you know”
“I feel like this is a very good book to appeal to a lot of different readers’ tastes. “
“There was some unique stuff to the setting and the world and all that.”
