Episode Twenty Six
We kick off this episode with our own adventures in backing creative projects, featuring a book-themed board game that promises to charm bibliophiles and board game fans alike. Unpacking the latest from Publishers Weekly, we celebrate the rebound in print book sales, with fantasy fiction spearheading this revival.
This episode embarks on an exploration of *A Throne in the Dark* by AK Caggiano, where dark romances clash with comedic undertones, leading characters on an unexpected journey of self-discovery and emotional growth. We dissect the book’s intricate world-building, character dynamics, and the balance of fantasy and romance, while expressing our varied ratings and thoughts on where the characters’ relationships might head next.
And if you think Dungeons & Dragons is just a game, think again! We draw parallels between the character arcs in our campaigns and those in our fantasy reads, pondering the effectiveness of world-building and romance. Join our community as we champion diversity in literature and celebrate Black history, embracing stories that enrich our understanding and appreciation of the world.
A Throne in the Dark by A. K. Caggiano
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Our Thoughts
Our Thoughts on the book.
“I started chuckling in the first chapter. I was interested”
“I thought it was cute with the audio book was interesting”
“to me the book felt like a D&D, like a Dungeons Dragons game”
“I think what really pushed it down from being like a four was it just seemed to drag out a lot “
