https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/spoil-me-dandelion-dynasty--6708249enBooksCopyright UNspoiled! Networkhttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/d8589be7eca8bf958b4fc61c5dca27cb.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/spoil-me-dandelion-dynasty--6708249Tue, 12 Aug 2025 08:43:36 +0000UNspoiled! NetworkUNspoiled! Networkunspoiledpodcast@gmail.comJoin Natasha as she is commissioned to read the entire Dandelion Dynasty series by superfan Kyle! This series is packed with action, heartbreak, tragedy, beauty, love, and incredible world-building, and it's a wild ride. So come along!false105686cf-f2bb-50f7-b44b-89b6b5311813episodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/speaking-bones-finale--58581584
I can't believe that it's the end of the series, and I also can't believe that Ken Liu managed to tie off such a sweeping, massive story off in a satisfying way. I'm really delighted with the ending, and I'm so glad that I got to experience this series.

Thank you all so much for listening, and I hope you enjoyed the ride!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58581584Tue, 06 Feb 2024 20:55:01 +0000UNspoiled! NetworkThank you very much to Kyle for commissioning this episode! I can't believe that it's the end of the series, and I also can't believe that Ken Liu managed to tie off such a sweeping, massive story off in a satisfying way. I'm really delighted with...
I can't believe that it's the end of the series, and I also can't believe that Ken Liu managed to tie off such a sweeping, massive story off in a satisfying way. I'm really delighted with the ending, and I'm so glad that I got to experience this series.

Thank you all so much for listening, and I hope you enjoyed the ride!]]>3780truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/speaking-bones-chapters-55-56--58292271

I can't believe we're almost at the end of this series. It has gone on for SUCH a long time that it feels like one of the OG commissions for Spoil Me! at this point. And I'm really curious how this is going to wrap, because the sheer scale of everything is so immense that it feels overwhelming.


Thank you so much for listening, and I will see you soon with a new episode!

]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58292271Tue, 23 Jan 2024 00:45:01 +0000UNspoiled! NetworkThank you very much to Kyle for commissioning this episode! I can't believe we're almost at the end of this series. It has gone on for SUCH a long time that it feels like one of the OG commissions for Spoil Me! at this point. And I'm really curious...

I can't believe we're almost at the end of this series. It has gone on for SUCH a long time that it feels like one of the OG commissions for Spoil Me! at this point. And I'm really curious how this is going to wrap, because the sheer scale of everything is so immense that it feels overwhelming.


Thank you so much for listening, and I will see you soon with a new episode!

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These chapters are the ones in which Zomi and Fara have a conversation about Phyro and whether he would have bene a good Emperor, and I'm surprised to hear how little faith they both seemed to have in him despite all his growth. I am willing to concede that what Jia has done has worked, but I can't help but wonder if it may have worked another way too.


Thanks for listening, and I will see you soon with a new episode!


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]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58291887Mon, 15 Jan 2024 15:35:02 +0000UNspoiled! NetworkThank you very much to Kyle for commissioning this episode! These chapters are the ones in which Zomi and Fara have a conversation about Phyro and whether he would have bene a good Emperor, and I'm surprised to hear how little faith they both seemed...

These chapters are the ones in which Zomi and Fara have a conversation about Phyro and whether he would have bene a good Emperor, and I'm surprised to hear how little faith they both seemed to have in him despite all his growth. I am willing to concede that what Jia has done has worked, but I can't help but wonder if it may have worked another way too.


Thanks for listening, and I will see you soon with a new episode!


If you'd like to talk spoilers, come join the Discord! https://discord.gg/rEF2KfZxfV

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These are the chapters where Jia seems to finally be bringing her huge, long-played game to a close and is bringing everything to its conclusion. I will be honest, I wasn't really convinced she was going to be able to pull this off because I worried she'd gotten too used to power...but damn if she didn't do that shit. Well well well.


Thanks so much to you all for listening, and I will see you soon with a new episode!

If you'd like to talk spoilers, come join the Discord! https://discord.gg/rEF2KfZxfV

]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58291888Mon, 15 Jan 2024 00:05:02 +0000UNspoiled! NetworkThank you very much Kyle for commissioning this episode! These are the chapters where Jia seems to finally be bringing her huge, long-played game to a close and is bringing everything to its conclusion. I will be honest, I wasn't really convinced...

These are the chapters where Jia seems to finally be bringing her huge, long-played game to a close and is bringing everything to its conclusion. I will be honest, I wasn't really convinced she was going to be able to pull this off because I worried she'd gotten too used to power...but damn if she didn't do that shit. Well well well.


Thanks so much to you all for listening, and I will see you soon with a new episode!

If you'd like to talk spoilers, come join the Discord! https://discord.gg/rEF2KfZxfV

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These chapters are the ones where Noda Mi finally gets got, and it's the ingenuity of Timu who winds up taking him down even after death. Meanwhile, Lady Soto writes a whole treatise on the sins of Jia and distributes them to as many parties as possible.

Thanks so much to you all for listening, and I will see you soon with a new episode!

]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57947236Sun, 10 Dec 2023 18:30:02 +0000UNspoiled! NetworkThank you very much to Kyle for commissioning this episode! These chapters are the ones where Noda Mi finally gets got, and it's the ingenuity of Timu who winds up taking him down even after death. Meanwhile, Lady Soto writes a whole treatise on the...
These chapters are the ones where Noda Mi finally gets got, and it's the ingenuity of Timu who winds up taking him down even after death. Meanwhile, Lady Soto writes a whole treatise on the sins of Jia and distributes them to as many parties as possible.

Thanks so much to you all for listening, and I will see you soon with a new episode!

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These are the chapters in which it seems like we saw Phyro fail but NOT die. I really didn't know what to think at the time, but evidently no body has been found and Jia is refusing to say that he was involved at all! What the heck is going on?


Thanks for listening, and I will see you soon with a new episode!

]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57655912Sat, 18 Nov 2023 12:30:02 +0000UNspoiled! NetworkThank you very much to Kyle for commissioning this episode! These are the chapters in which it seems like we saw Phyro fail but NOT die. I really didn't know what to think at the time, but evidently no body has been found and Jia is refusing to say...

These are the chapters in which it seems like we saw Phyro fail but NOT die. I really didn't know what to think at the time, but evidently no body has been found and Jia is refusing to say that he was involved at all! What the heck is going on?


Thanks for listening, and I will see you soon with a new episode!

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I am losing my mind over how well Phyro has anticipated the way that everyone was going to react to his attack, and how he's managed to find a way around all of their precautions. Despite all that, I have a hard time imagining the confrontation between him and Jia.

Speaking of which, Jia's plan of taking down the Lyucu seems to have worked flawlessly but I'm feeling left kind of flat. What do you all think?

Thanks for listening, and I will see you soon with a new episode!

]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57226244Wed, 25 Oct 2023 02:25:02 +0000UNspoiled! NetworkThank you so much to Kyle for commissioning this episode! I am losing my mind over how well Phyro has anticipated the way that everyone was going to react to his attack, and how he's managed to find a way around all of their precautions. Despite all...
I am losing my mind over how well Phyro has anticipated the way that everyone was going to react to his attack, and how he's managed to find a way around all of their precautions. Despite all that, I have a hard time imagining the confrontation between him and Jia.

Speaking of which, Jia's plan of taking down the Lyucu seems to have worked flawlessly but I'm feeling left kind of flat. What do you all think?

Thanks for listening, and I will see you soon with a new episode!

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In these chapters, I'm getting my hopes up that Phyro is not actually attacking Pan the way that everyone is expecting, but I'm not sure whether I'm just seeing what I want to see. Also there's a whole thing with Thera getting reunited with her children, and me feeling kind of let down that we don't actually get to see that moment. Idk, I'm side-eyeing you Mr. Liu.


Thanks for listening, and I will see you soon with a new episode!

]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57226242Tue, 24 Oct 2023 17:35:02 +0000UNspoiled! NetworkThank you very much to Kyle for commissioning this episode! In these chapters, I'm getting my hopes up that Phyro is not actually attacking Pan the way that everyone is expecting, but I'm not sure whether I'm just seeing what I want to see. Also...

In these chapters, I'm getting my hopes up that Phyro is not actually attacking Pan the way that everyone is expecting, but I'm not sure whether I'm just seeing what I want to see. Also there's a whole thing with Thera getting reunited with her children, and me feeling kind of let down that we don't actually get to see that moment. Idk, I'm side-eyeing you Mr. Liu.


Thanks for listening, and I will see you soon with a new episode!

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These chapters are the ones in which it looks like Phyro maybe is going to war against Jia??? I'm not sure what to think is happening here, but that certainly seems to be the case. Meanwhile, we get to see the havoc that Jia's engineered berries wreak among the Lyucu, and I have trouble feeling as bad as I expected to feel about the whole thing.

Thank so much to you all for listening, and I will see you soon with a new episode!

]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57032849Wed, 04 Oct 2023 14:30:02 +0000UNspoiled! NetworkThank you very much to Kyle for commissioning this episode! These chapters are the ones in which it looks like Phyro maybe is going to war against Jia??? I'm not sure what to think is happening here, but that certainly seems to be the case....
These chapters are the ones in which it looks like Phyro maybe is going to war against Jia??? I'm not sure what to think is happening here, but that certainly seems to be the case. Meanwhile, we get to see the havoc that Jia's engineered berries wreak among the Lyucu, and I have trouble feeling as bad as I expected to feel about the whole thing.

Thank so much to you all for listening, and I will see you soon with a new episode!

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This is the section where we learn what Kinri's new name is now that he's become a member of Rufizo Mender's monastery devoted to repairing and renewing instead of war and destruction. Brother Thasé-teki is getting involved in the daily life and chores, trying to find his place, and hits on an idea for "printing" books automatically.

Meanwhile, Théra's facing the fact that her plan has utterly fallen apart and decides to flee to a place that nobody would agree to live in if they were still part of the old traditions...which means she's very likely going to see her children again soon.

Thank you so much for listening, and I will see you all soon with a new episode!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56874172Tue, 26 Sep 2023 23:30:02 +0000UNspoiled! NetworkThank you very much to Kyle for commissioning this episode! This is the section where we learn what Kinri's new name is now that he's become a member of Rufizo Mender's monastery devoted to repairing and renewing instead of war and destruction....
This is the section where we learn what Kinri's new name is now that he's become a member of Rufizo Mender's monastery devoted to repairing and renewing instead of war and destruction. Brother Thasé-teki is getting involved in the daily life and chores, trying to find his place, and hits on an idea for "printing" books automatically.

Meanwhile, Théra's facing the fact that her plan has utterly fallen apart and decides to flee to a place that nobody would agree to live in if they were still part of the old traditions...which means she's very likely going to see her children again soon.

Thank you so much for listening, and I will see you all soon with a new episode!]]>3573truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/speaking-bones-chapters-30-31--56398142
These chapters deal a lot in the concepts of pacifism and the sanctity of human life and prevention of suffering, but there's a lot of conflicting feeling in them which I will say I think is appropriate. These are not easy topics to discuss and there are easy arguments to be made against all the perspectives. Ultimately, though, we get a pretty badass death scene and confirmation that Thera is never going to go home again, and that bummed me out.

Thanks so much to you all for listening, and I will see you soon with a new episode!

]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56398142Tue, 08 Aug 2023 20:15:01 +0000UNspoiled! NetworkThank you to Kyle for commissioning this episode! These chapters deal a lot in the concepts of pacifism and the sanctity of human life and prevention of suffering, but there's a lot of conflicting feeling in them which I will say I think is...
These chapters deal a lot in the concepts of pacifism and the sanctity of human life and prevention of suffering, but there's a lot of conflicting feeling in them which I will say I think is appropriate. These are not easy topics to discuss and there are easy arguments to be made against all the perspectives. Ultimately, though, we get a pretty badass death scene and confirmation that Thera is never going to go home again, and that bummed me out.

Thanks so much to you all for listening, and I will see you soon with a new episode!

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I'm so mad that Tovo is still alive. I was really hoping that there would turn out to be catastrophic damage from the battle that caught up with him despite him surviving the explosion of the coffins, but NO. He's still here and he's leading the assault against more crazy war machines that Dara and Agon people have built, and ALL I WANT is for him to DIE pretty please?

Thanks for listening, and I will see you soon with a new episode!

]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/54036519Fri, 16 Jun 2023 23:20:02 +0000UNspoiled! NetworkThank you very much to Kyle for commissioning this episode! I'm so mad that Tovo is still alive. I was really hoping that there would turn out to be catastrophic damage from the battle that caught up with him despite him surviving the explosion of...
I'm so mad that Tovo is still alive. I was really hoping that there would turn out to be catastrophic damage from the battle that caught up with him despite him surviving the explosion of the coffins, but NO. He's still here and he's leading the assault against more crazy war machines that Dara and Agon people have built, and ALL I WANT is for him to DIE pretty please?

Thanks for listening, and I will see you soon with a new episode!

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The best way for me to summarize these chapters is to say, "Oh, Jia. What the fuck are you doing."

I'm really tired of this bitch acting like a martyr when there are plenty of other options on how to handle things and she's just got no faith in people so she acts like those options don't exist. She's decided that Phyro's too much of a threat and she's going to allow Soto to tell him who killed his mother in order to inflame him. She's SO SURE he's going to completely flip out and plunge the whole country into war, and I'm looking forward to her realizing her mistake.

Thanks for listening, and I will see you soon with a new episode!

]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/54036515Fri, 16 Jun 2023 14:30:02 +0000UNspoiled! NetworkThanks so much to Kyle for commissioning this episode! The best way for me to summarize these chapters is to say, "Oh, Jia. What the fuck are you doing." I'm really tired of this bitch acting like a martyr when there are plenty of other options on...
The best way for me to summarize these chapters is to say, "Oh, Jia. What the fuck are you doing."

I'm really tired of this bitch acting like a martyr when there are plenty of other options on how to handle things and she's just got no faith in people so she acts like those options don't exist. She's decided that Phyro's too much of a threat and she's going to allow Soto to tell him who killed his mother in order to inflame him. She's SO SURE he's going to completely flip out and plunge the whole country into war, and I'm looking forward to her realizing her mistake.

Thanks for listening, and I will see you soon with a new episode!

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In these chapters, we're still in the midst of a battle and we're seeing even more of the technological advancements Dara (namely Ruthi) has come up with, which include what amounts to a light-seeking missle.

This is a wild ride.

Thanks so much for listening, and I will see you soon with a new episode!

]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/54036513Thu, 15 Jun 2023 20:35:01 +0000UNspoiled! NetworkThank you to Kyle for commissioning these episodes! In these chapters, we're still in the midst of a battle and we're seeing even more of the technological advancements Dara (namely Ruthi) has come up with, which include what amounts to a...
In these chapters, we're still in the midst of a battle and we're seeing even more of the technological advancements Dara (namely Ruthi) has come up with, which include what amounts to a light-seeking missle.

This is a wild ride.

Thanks so much for listening, and I will see you soon with a new episode!

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So we've got another installment of the battle between Goztan Ryoto's forces Phyro's forces, and we get to see how these ornithopters work. Turns out that Rati is a genius and the whole setup has many varied outcomes that are all pretty effective.

Thank you so much for listening, and I will see you soon with a new episode!

]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53975704Tue, 30 May 2023 11:30:02 +0000UNspoiled! NetworkThank you to Kyle for commissioning this episode! So we've got another installment of the battle between Goztan Ryoto's forces Phyro's forces, and we get to see how these ornithopters work. Turns out that Rati is a genius and the whole setup has many...
So we've got another installment of the battle between Goztan Ryoto's forces Phyro's forces, and we get to see how these ornithopters work. Turns out that Rati is a genius and the whole setup has many varied outcomes that are all pretty effective.

Thank you so much for listening, and I will see you soon with a new episode!

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We're in the midst of the battle and getting to see the way that technology has advanced for the sake of winning this battle, and yet it will probably go on to affect everyone in a much more everyday way because Rati has discovered how to automate making a lot of the same item at the same time. It's an industrial revolution!

Thank you all so much for listening, everyone, and I will see you soon with a new episode!

]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53975708Mon, 29 May 2023 01:25:01 +0000UNspoiled! NetworkThank you to Kyle for commissioning this episode! We're in the midst of the battle and getting to see the way that technology has advanced for the sake of winning this battle, and yet it will probably go on to affect everyone in a much more everyday...
We're in the midst of the battle and getting to see the way that technology has advanced for the sake of winning this battle, and yet it will probably go on to affect everyone in a much more everyday way because Rati has discovered how to automate making a lot of the same item at the same time. It's an industrial revolution!

Thank you all so much for listening, everyone, and I will see you soon with a new episode!

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In this pair of chapters, we meet a new character named Zen-Kara from Tan Adu and who experiences a lot of bigotry and microagressions when she moves to Dara and tries to pursue an education. We ALSO get the start of the battle against the Lyucu, which I hadn't expected to see as soon as we do.

Thanks for listening, and I will see you again soon with a new episode!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53741428Sun, 28 May 2023 17:30:02 +0000UNspoiled! NetworkThank you so much to Kyle for commissioning this episode! In this pair of chapters, we meet a new character named Zen-Kara from Tan Adu and who experiences a lot of bigotry and microagressions when she moves to Dara and tries to pursue an education....
In this pair of chapters, we meet a new character named Zen-Kara from Tan Adu and who experiences a lot of bigotry and microagressions when she moves to Dara and tries to pursue an education. We ALSO get the start of the battle against the Lyucu, which I hadn't expected to see as soon as we do.

Thanks for listening, and I will see you again soon with a new episode!]]>3746truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/speaking-bones-chapters-18-19--53741431
In these chapters, we get to see how Phyro's planning for going to war has grown more subtle and more about what's right and wrong rather than mere rage. He has gotten the Blossom Gang to brainstorm and perform a sort of guerilla information technique that results in the people of Dara supporting the idea of attacking the Lyucu. By the end of this section, Jia is argued into a corner and calls for Phyro, and I'm genuinely surprised that she decided to honor her alleged ideals.

Thanks for listening, and I will see you soon with a new episode!

]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53741431Fri, 05 May 2023 14:30:01 +0000UNspoiled! NetworkThank you to Kyle for commissioning this episode! In these chapters, we get to see how Phyro's planning for going to war has grown more subtle and more about what's right and wrong rather than mere rage. He has gotten the Blossom Gang to brainstorm...
In these chapters, we get to see how Phyro's planning for going to war has grown more subtle and more about what's right and wrong rather than mere rage. He has gotten the Blossom Gang to brainstorm and perform a sort of guerilla information technique that results in the people of Dara supporting the idea of attacking the Lyucu. By the end of this section, Jia is argued into a corner and calls for Phyro, and I'm genuinely surprised that she decided to honor her alleged ideals.

Thanks for listening, and I will see you soon with a new episode!

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These chapters go from some incredibly high highs, to some incredibly low lows. We have the successful resolution of the slave rebellion, both rescuing (some but not all) of the Dara and Agon, while also destroying the city-ships the Lyucu would have used to invade Dara. But we also have a horrific, drug-fueled murder of a shipful of slaves at the hands of enraged and frightened Lyucu, steered by the maniacal Cutanrovo.

Thanks for listening, and I will see you soon with a new episode!

]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53540875Mon, 17 Apr 2023 17:25:01 +0000UNspoiled! NetworkThank you to Kyle for commissioning this episode! These chapters go from some incredibly high highs, to some incredibly low lows. We have the successful resolution of the slave rebellion, both rescuing (some but not all) of the Dara and Agon, while...
These chapters go from some incredibly high highs, to some incredibly low lows. We have the successful resolution of the slave rebellion, both rescuing (some but not all) of the Dara and Agon, while also destroying the city-ships the Lyucu would have used to invade Dara. But we also have a horrific, drug-fueled murder of a shipful of slaves at the hands of enraged and frightened Lyucu, steered by the maniacal Cutanrovo.

Thanks for listening, and I will see you soon with a new episode!

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In these, we get a very satisfying takedown of a certain Pekyu who I thought was going to be a more ongoing threat. I absolutely cannot wait until we get to see what happens after the explosion because shit's going to be in absolute shambles.

Meanwhile, we bid farewell to Takval, and I'm genuinely bummed about it.

Thank you for listening, and I will see you soon with a new episode!

]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53290463Mon, 27 Mar 2023 11:30:01 +0000UNspoiled! NetworkThank you to Kyle for commissioning this episode! In these, we get a very satisfying takedown of a certain Pekyu who I thought was going to be a more ongoing threat. I absolutely cannot wait until we get to see what happens after the explosion...
In these, we get a very satisfying takedown of a certain Pekyu who I thought was going to be a more ongoing threat. I absolutely cannot wait until we get to see what happens after the explosion because shit's going to be in absolute shambles.

Meanwhile, we bid farewell to Takval, and I'm genuinely bummed about it.

Thank you for listening, and I will see you soon with a new episode!

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These chapters are pretty rough. There are some victories happening, but mostly there's a series of devastating losses. We've got Takval in a coma, we've got Cutanrovo absolutely transcendant with victory, we've got more descriptions of horrific torture and oppression. I'm trying to take comfort in the berries which are definitely going to be a problem for the Lyucu, but they're getting distributed among the Dara people too. UUUGHHHH

Thanks for listening, and I will see you soon with a new episode!

]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53163363Mon, 13 Mar 2023 17:30:02 +0000UNspoiled! NetworkThank you to Kyle for commissioning this episode! These chapters are pretty rough. There are some victories happening, but mostly there's a series of devastating losses. We've got Takval in a coma, we've got Cutanrovo absolutely transcendant with...
These chapters are pretty rough. There are some victories happening, but mostly there's a series of devastating losses. We've got Takval in a coma, we've got Cutanrovo absolutely transcendant with victory, we've got more descriptions of horrific torture and oppression. I'm trying to take comfort in the berries which are definitely going to be a problem for the Lyucu, but they're getting distributed among the Dara people too. UUUGHHHH

Thanks for listening, and I will see you soon with a new episode!

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In these chapters, we get the betrayal of Thera and Takval, followed by their clever escape and flight to the north, where they team up with the Ice People and begin a revolution. Meanwhile, Tanto is out here looking at the remains of legends, and getting elevated to an almost mythical status himself among his peers.

Thanks for listening, and we will see you soon with a new episode!

]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53084726Wed, 08 Mar 2023 00:58:31 +0000UNspoiled! NetworkThank you to Kyle for commissioning this episode! In these chapters, we get the betrayal of Thera and Takval, followed by their clever escape and flight to the north, where they team up with the Ice People and begin a revolution. Meanwhile, Tanto is...
In these chapters, we get the betrayal of Thera and Takval, followed by their clever escape and flight to the north, where they team up with the Ice People and begin a revolution. Meanwhile, Tanto is out here looking at the remains of legends, and getting elevated to an almost mythical status himself among his peers.

Thanks for listening, and we will see you soon with a new episode!

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These chapters see Tanto embarking on a massive quest for a mythical weapon that I can't believe possibly exists, and coming close to dying several times in the process. Then we're with Thera, who discovers some wild stuff about the sounds garinafins, tusked tigers, and crubens can make which humans can't hear but are affected by nonetheless.

Thanks for listening, and I will see you soon with a new episode!

]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52688552Tue, 14 Feb 2023 18:30:01 +0000UNspoiled! NetworkThank you to Kyle for commissioning this episode! These chapters see Tanto embarking on a massive quest for a mythical weapon that I can't believe possibly exists, and coming close to dying several times in the process. Then we're with Thera, who...
These chapters see Tanto embarking on a massive quest for a mythical weapon that I can't believe possibly exists, and coming close to dying several times in the process. Then we're with Thera, who discovers some wild stuff about the sounds garinafins, tusked tigers, and crubens can make which humans can't hear but are affected by nonetheless.

Thanks for listening, and I will see you soon with a new episode!

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I'm really excited to be getting into this book, especially since we get some hopefulness with Thera coming out of her catatonic state and finding out that her children are alive and that Toof and Radia aren't the traitors they seemed to be.

I'm really worried about Jia and Tiphan Huto though.

Thanks for listening, and see you soon!

]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52556162Mon, 30 Jan 2023 18:30:01 +0000UNspoiled! NetworkThank you so much to Kyle for commissioning this episode! I'm really excited to be getting into this book, especially since we get some hopefulness with Thera coming out of her catatonic state and finding out that her children are alive and that Toof...
I'm really excited to be getting into this book, especially since we get some hopefulness with Thera coming out of her catatonic state and finding out that her children are alive and that Toof and Radia aren't the traitors they seemed to be.

I'm really worried about Jia and Tiphan Huto though.

Thanks for listening, and see you soon!

]]>3703truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-veiled-throne-chapters-46-47--52407878
I can't believe this book is already over, but I hope that I managed to do it some kind of justice. I like where things are going with the Blossom Gang, but I'm a little worried about Savo/Kinri now that he's out there in the world by himself. Where is he going to go? What's he going to do? And what the fuck is happening with Jia's drug drop?

Thanks for listening, and I will see you soon with the start of Speaking Bones.

]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52407878Mon, 16 Jan 2023 18:25:01 +0000UNspoiled! NetworkThank you to Kyle for commissioning this episode! I can't believe this book is already over, but I hope that I managed to do it some kind of justice. I like where things are going with the Blossom Gang, but I'm a little worried about Savo/Kinri now...
I can't believe this book is already over, but I hope that I managed to do it some kind of justice. I like where things are going with the Blossom Gang, but I'm a little worried about Savo/Kinri now that he's out there in the world by himself. Where is he going to go? What's he going to do? And what the fuck is happening with Jia's drug drop?

Thanks for listening, and I will see you soon with the start of Speaking Bones.

]]>3694truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-veiled-throne-chapters-43-45--52366518
In these chapters we get a kind of baffling third challenge in the Restaurant Wars, and a real Moment between Kinri and Dandelion. Meanwhile, Mota is up to something with his plan to infiltrate Last Bite, but I can't figure out what that could be. And Thera is grieving while her children fight to live in the City Of Ghosts.

Thank for listening, and I will see you soon with a new episode!

]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52366518Tue, 10 Jan 2023 18:30:02 +0000UNspoiled! NetworkThank you very much to Kyle for commissioning this episode! In these chapters we get a kind of baffling third challenge in the Restaurant Wars, and a real Moment between Kinri and Dandelion. Meanwhile, Mota is up to something with his plan to...
In these chapters we get a kind of baffling third challenge in the Restaurant Wars, and a real Moment between Kinri and Dandelion. Meanwhile, Mota is up to something with his plan to infiltrate Last Bite, but I can't figure out what that could be. And Thera is grieving while her children fight to live in the City Of Ghosts.

Thank for listening, and I will see you soon with a new episode!

]]>3543truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-veiled-throne-chapter-42--52271213
This is yet another installment in the Restaurant Wars, which don't get me wrong I *am* enjoying but I'm also a little puzzled? This gonna be the whole rest of the book? Apparently not everyone loved it, and while I can definitely understand why I have to admit that I'm really kind of here for it. Anytime we have a focus on a bad restaurant manager and how a team that actually LIKES each other can work together, I love it.

Thank you all so much for listening, and I will see you soon with a new episode!

]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52271213Sat, 24 Dec 2022 03:30:02 +0000UNspoiled! NetworkThank you to Kyle for commissioning this episode! This is yet another installment in the Restaurant Wars, which don't get me wrong I *am* enjoying but I'm also a little puzzled? This gonna be the whole rest of the book? Apparently not everyone loved...
This is yet another installment in the Restaurant Wars, which don't get me wrong I *am* enjoying but I'm also a little puzzled? This gonna be the whole rest of the book? Apparently not everyone loved it, and while I can definitely understand why I have to admit that I'm really kind of here for it. Anytime we have a focus on a bad restaurant manager and how a team that actually LIKES each other can work together, I love it.

Thank you all so much for listening, and I will see you soon with a new episode!

]]>3526truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-veiled-throne-chapters-40-41--52073994In these chapters we get to see how Jia is taking some of the information being sent her way about the pirate problem going on around Unredeemed Dara. But mostly what we get is more of the competition between the Splendid Urn and the Treasure Chest, and I'm starting to get frustrated with our side for their lack of creativity in dealing with this clown.
Thank you all so much for listening, and I will see you soon with a new episode!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52073994Tue, 06 Dec 2022 18:30:02 +0000UNspoiled! NetworkThank you to Kyle for commissioning this episode! In these chapters we get to see how Jia is taking some of the information being sent her way about the pirate problem going on around Unredeemed Dara. But mostly what we get is more of the...In these chapters we get to see how Jia is taking some of the information being sent her way about the pirate problem going on around Unredeemed Dara. But mostly what we get is more of the competition between the Splendid Urn and the Treasure Chest, and I'm starting to get frustrated with our side for their lack of creativity in dealing with this clown.
Thank you all so much for listening, and I will see you soon with a new episode!]]>3864truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-veiled-throne-chapters-38-39--51935381These chapters concern the complete desolation wreaked by Cutanrovo and her so-called "Purification Packs", and then the restaurant war still going on between The Splendid Urn and The Treasure Chest. Cutanrovo has seemingly backed Tanvanaki into a corner, and we find out that poor little Mozo Mu is being blackmailed to participate in this contest. FUCKING HUTO.
Thanks so much to you all for listening, and I will see you soon with a new episode!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51935381Mon, 21 Nov 2022 18:25:01 +0000UNspoiled! NetworkThank you to Kyle for commissioning this episode! These chapters concern the complete desolation wreaked by Cutanrovo and her so-called "Purification Packs", and then the restaurant war still going on between The Splendid Urn and The Treasure Chest....These chapters concern the complete desolation wreaked by Cutanrovo and her so-called "Purification Packs", and then the restaurant war still going on between The Splendid Urn and The Treasure Chest. Cutanrovo has seemingly backed Tanvanaki into a corner, and we find out that poor little Mozo Mu is being blackmailed to participate in this contest. FUCKING HUTO.
Thanks so much to you all for listening, and I will see you soon with a new episode!]]>3870truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-veiled-throne-chapters-36-37--51781540These chapters are each very delightful in their own ways. First, we get to find out that Volyu is not getting the rewards for his betrayal that he was expecting, and is in fact being sent back to his people in such a way that he may wind up getting punished if there's any justice. Also, Toof and Radia are not traitors! They were helping! YAY!
But my personal favorite, unsurprisingly, was the first installment of Restaurant Wars.
Thanks so much for listening, and I will see you in a couple weeks with a new episode!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51781540Tue, 08 Nov 2022 18:25:01 +0000UNspoiled! NetworkThank you very much to Kyle for commissioning this episode! These chapters are each very delightful in their own ways. First, we get to find out that Volyu is not getting the rewards for his betrayal that he was expecting, and is in fact being sent...These chapters are each very delightful in their own ways. First, we get to find out that Volyu is not getting the rewards for his betrayal that he was expecting, and is in fact being sent back to his people in such a way that he may wind up getting punished if there's any justice. Also, Toof and Radia are not traitors! They were helping! YAY!
But my personal favorite, unsurprisingly, was the first installment of Restaurant Wars.
Thanks so much for listening, and I will see you in a couple weeks with a new episode!]]>4120truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-veiled-throne-chapters-34-35--51759809I'm so glad that I got a little respite from all the horrific atrocities that have been happening to just chill with the food workers and theatre kids. They're a delightful crew, and I'm looking forward to them managing to at least thwart and possibly take down a man who is not only a selfish greedy piece of shit, but also the kind of scum who agrees to traffic human beings.
Thanks so much for listening, and I will see you soon with the next 2 chapters!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51759809Mon, 07 Nov 2022 23:15:01 +0000UNspoiled! NetworkThank you to Kyle for commissioning this episode! I'm so glad that I got a little respite from all the horrific atrocities that have been happening to just chill with the food workers and theatre kids. They're a delightful crew, and I'm looking...I'm so glad that I got a little respite from all the horrific atrocities that have been happening to just chill with the food workers and theatre kids. They're a delightful crew, and I'm looking forward to them managing to at least thwart and possibly take down a man who is not only a selfish greedy piece of shit, but also the kind of scum who agrees to traffic human beings.
Thanks so much for listening, and I will see you soon with the next 2 chapters!]]>3625truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-veiled-throne-chapters-30-33--51710082These chapters are pretty rough. And though things are tinged with some hopefulness here and there, I swear to god I am going to need solid unmitigated win for human decency soon or I am going to LOSE it.
We've got Timu being forced to burn priceless historical artifacts and the bodies of nuns and priests, we've got Thera being betrayed and losing BOTH her children, we've got Tanvanaki's refusal to kill a woman who is fucking ALL her shit right up...SOMEONE DO SOMETHING!

Thanks for listening.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51710082Mon, 31 Oct 2022 14:30:01 +0000UNspoiled! NetworkThank you to Kyle for commissioning this episode! These chapters are pretty rough. And though things are tinged with some hopefulness here and there, I swear to god I am going to need solid unmitigated win for human decency soon or I am going to...These chapters are pretty rough. And though things are tinged with some hopefulness here and there, I swear to god I am going to need solid unmitigated win for human decency soon or I am going to LOSE it.
We've got Timu being forced to burn priceless historical artifacts and the bodies of nuns and priests, we've got Thera being betrayed and losing BOTH her children, we've got Tanvanaki's refusal to kill a woman who is fucking ALL her shit right up...SOMEONE DO SOMETHING!

Thanks for listening.]]>3995truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-veiled-throne-chapters-28-29--51365128In these chapters, there's far more devastation within Thera's community than I wax expecting. In fact, saying "within the community" is suggesting there's still a community at all after what happens, and that's barely true.
Meanwhile we get a really fascinating conversation between Jia and Zomi, and I can't help but be impressed with Jia despite the fact that she's clearly planning on doing something monstrous.
Thanks for listening, and I will see you soon with a new episode!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51365128Sun, 25 Sep 2022 23:25:01 +0000UNspoiled! NetworkThank you to Kyle for commissioning this episode! In these chapters, there's far more devastation within Thera's community than I wax expecting. In fact, saying "within the community" is suggesting there's still a community at all after what happens,...In these chapters, there's far more devastation within Thera's community than I wax expecting. In fact, saying "within the community" is suggesting there's still a community at all after what happens, and that's barely true.
Meanwhile we get a really fascinating conversation between Jia and Zomi, and I can't help but be impressed with Jia despite the fact that she's clearly planning on doing something monstrous.
Thanks for listening, and I will see you soon with a new episode!]]>3786truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-veiled-throne-chapters-25-27--51292602In these chapters, we've got Thera once again doing the thing where she assumes that Dara's way of doing everything is superior to the Agon way, and gets schooled completely by an elder as a voice painting is made for the first time.
Meanwhile, Timu decides to find his spine at the exact wrong time and causes a deep division in the Lyucu, resulting in the hardliners being led by Cutanrovo to commit further atrocities.
Thank you so much for listening, and I will see you soon with a new episode!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51292602Mon, 19 Sep 2022 23:25:01 +0000UNspoiled! NetworkThank you to Kyle for commissioning this episode! In these chapters, we've got Thera once again doing the thing where she assumes that Dara's way of doing everything is superior to the Agon way, and gets schooled completely by an elder as a voice...In these chapters, we've got Thera once again doing the thing where she assumes that Dara's way of doing everything is superior to the Agon way, and gets schooled completely by an elder as a voice painting is made for the first time.
Meanwhile, Timu decides to find his spine at the exact wrong time and causes a deep division in the Lyucu, resulting in the hardliners being led by Cutanrovo to commit further atrocities.
Thank you so much for listening, and I will see you soon with a new episode!]]>3729truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-veiled-throne-chapters-23-24--51110275These are some rough chapters, y'all. Like.
Ugh.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51110275Sat, 03 Sep 2022 20:30:02 +0000UNspoiled! NetworkThank you to Kyle for commissioning this episode? I put a question mark there because I'm very much not thankful to Kyle for putting me through this. I'm not, Kyle. You're mean. These are some rough chapters, y'all. Like. Ugh.These are some rough chapters, y'all. Like.
Ugh.]]>3609truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/veiled-throne-chapters-20-22--51110274These chapters are the ones in where Thera tries to pull back on her authority in their little camp and let the Agon people take the reigns a little more. Her uncle-in-law comes to them with a suggestion that I'm highly suspicious of.
But by far the most upsetting thing is Jia's creation of a drug that can ruin entire communities. I hate this so much.
Thank you for listening, and I will see you soon with a new episode!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51110274Sat, 03 Sep 2022 14:35:02 +0000UNspoiled! NetworkThank you to Kyle for commissioning this episode! These chapters are the ones in where Thera tries to pull back on her authority in their little camp and let the Agon people take the reigns a little more. Her uncle-in-law comes to them with a...These chapters are the ones in where Thera tries to pull back on her authority in their little camp and let the Agon people take the reigns a little more. Her uncle-in-law comes to them with a suggestion that I'm highly suspicious of.
But by far the most upsetting thing is Jia's creation of a drug that can ruin entire communities. I hate this so much.
Thank you for listening, and I will see you soon with a new episode!]]>3985truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-veiled-throne-chapters-18-19--51042587These are some fascinating chapters, and also a little saddening for me personally. Because of my personal dislike for Jia, I assumed that her assurances that Phyro isn't ready for the throne were just a ploy for her to retain power. But the more we get to see of this situation, the more correct she seems to be. Even Zomi believes Jia is right.
I'm still not loving Jia being in charge tho.
Thanks so much to you all for listening, and I will see you very soon with a new episode!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51042587Mon, 29 Aug 2022 11:30:02 +0000UNspoiled! NetworkThank you very much to Kyle for commissioning this episode! These are some fascinating chapters, and also a little saddening for me personally. Because of my personal dislike for Jia, I assumed that her assurances that Phyro isn't ready for the...These are some fascinating chapters, and also a little saddening for me personally. Because of my personal dislike for Jia, I assumed that her assurances that Phyro isn't ready for the throne were just a ploy for her to retain power. But the more we get to see of this situation, the more correct she seems to be. Even Zomi believes Jia is right.
I'm still not loving Jia being in charge tho.
Thanks so much to you all for listening, and I will see you very soon with a new episode!]]>3855truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-veiled-throne-chapters-15-17--50983037So we're doing the thing where we jump ahead a few years and we get to see the ways in which cultures clash against one another, and the variety of ways in which value systems that don't match can lead to deep misunderstandings and feelings of superiority that get in the way of effective communication.
Also, we go to the palace for the first time in a while and see what's going on with Fara, Phyro, and Jia. Seems like Fara is better at this than anyone is really giving her credit for, but her brother is not inclined to take advice from her.
Thanks to you all for listening, and I will see you soon with a new episode!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50983037Tue, 23 Aug 2022 22:45:01 +0000UNspoiled! NetworkThank you to Kyle for commissioning this episode! So we're doing the thing where we jump ahead a few years and we get to see the ways in which cultures clash against one another, and the variety of ways in which value systems that don't match can...So we're doing the thing where we jump ahead a few years and we get to see the ways in which cultures clash against one another, and the variety of ways in which value systems that don't match can lead to deep misunderstandings and feelings of superiority that get in the way of effective communication.
Also, we go to the palace for the first time in a while and see what's going on with Fara, Phyro, and Jia. Seems like Fara is better at this than anyone is really giving her credit for, but her brother is not inclined to take advice from her.
Thanks to you all for listening, and I will see you soon with a new episode!]]>3873dandelion,dynasty,ken,liu,throne,veiledtruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-veiled-throne-chapters-12-14--50983007In these chapters, a misunderstanding almost results in Thera marrying the head of the clan she's trying to ally with, which would have led to the exile of the man she actually has grown to really care about (and whose child she's carrying, as we find out later).
In the end, they manage to manipulate this guy into an allegiance, but WOOF that was close.
Thanks for listening, and I will see you soon with a new episode!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50983007Tue, 23 Aug 2022 14:25:02 +0000UNspoiled! NetworkThank you very much to Kyle for commissioning this episode! In these chapters, a misunderstanding almost results in Thera marrying the head of the clan she's trying to ally with, which would have led to the exile of the man she actually has grown to...In these chapters, a misunderstanding almost results in Thera marrying the head of the clan she's trying to ally with, which would have led to the exile of the man she actually has grown to really care about (and whose child she's carrying, as we find out later).
In the end, they manage to manipulate this guy into an allegiance, but WOOF that was close.
Thanks for listening, and I will see you soon with a new episode!]]>3981dandelion,dynasty,ken,kenliu,liu,throne,unspoiled,veiled,veiledthronetruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-veiled-throne-chapters-10-11--50472166We're still out here on the open sea, and we're getting to see the fallout of the attempt by the Dara soldier to sink the Lyucan ship. Takval winds up actually befriending (this may be too strong a word but I'm going to go with it)a couple enemy soldiers because he's moved by their compassion for their dragon. There's a truly moving scene about that.
Also, one of the gods decides that he's going to give up his identity and become a mortal stowaway on the Dara ship, and I'm fascinated by this.
Thanks so much to you all for listening, and I will see you soon with a new episode!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50472166Fri, 15 Jul 2022 14:30:02 +0000UNspoiled! NetworkThank you very much to Kyle for commissioning this episode! We're still out here on the open sea, and we're getting to see the fallout of the attempt by the Dara soldier to sink the Lyucan ship. Takval winds up actually befriending (this may be too...We're still out here on the open sea, and we're getting to see the fallout of the attempt by the Dara soldier to sink the Lyucan ship. Takval winds up actually befriending (this may be too strong a word but I'm going to go with it)a couple enemy soldiers because he's moved by their compassion for their dragon. There's a truly moving scene about that.
Also, one of the gods decides that he's going to give up his identity and become a mortal stowaway on the Dara ship, and I'm fascinated by this.
Thanks so much to you all for listening, and I will see you soon with a new episode!]]>3978truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-veiled-throne-chapters-8-9--49517183These chapters are the ones where the Dara crews assemble an awesome shadow play to distract the Lyucu warriors while they break through the Lyucu ship's hull and attack from within. I'm blown away by the absolute nerve it takes to pull something like this off, and once again some entitled asshole forces his way in and fucking ruins everything.
I'm very concerned about Takval. I'm growing to like him a lot, and we don't need to lose him at this stage.
Thanks so much for listening, and I will see you soon with a new episode!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49517183Mon, 25 Apr 2022 17:12:36 +0000UNspoiled! NetworkThank you to Kyle for commissioning this episode! These chapters are the ones where the Dara crews assemble an awesome shadow play to distract the Lyucu warriors while they break through the Lyucu ship's hull and attack from within. I'm blown away...These chapters are the ones where the Dara crews assemble an awesome shadow play to distract the Lyucu warriors while they break through the Lyucu ship's hull and attack from within. I'm blown away by the absolute nerve it takes to pull something like this off, and once again some entitled asshole forces his way in and fucking ruins everything.
I'm very concerned about Takval. I'm growing to like him a lot, and we don't need to lose him at this stage.
Thanks so much for listening, and I will see you soon with a new episode!]]>3878truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-veiled-throne-chapters-5-7--49192049In this section, we get some more time with Goztan as she explains who she is and gets some unexpected backup from Oga about her identity. Things turn a weird corner and it seems like she's about to rape him?
Also, we get to see Thera again! She's taking the reins while also taking a step back and letting her fiance get some shine as well.
Thanks for listening!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49192049Tue, 29 Mar 2022 02:26:22 +0000UNspoiled! NetworkThank you to Kyle for commissioning this episode! In this section, we get some more time with Goztan as she explains who she is and gets some unexpected backup from Oga about her identity. Things turn a weird corner and it seems like she's about to...In this section, we get some more time with Goztan as she explains who she is and gets some unexpected backup from Oga about her identity. Things turn a weird corner and it seems like she's about to rape him?
Also, we get to see Thera again! She's taking the reins while also taking a step back and letting her fiance get some shine as well.
Thanks for listening!]]>3908truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-veiled-throne-chapters-1-4--49035106I'm finally starting the third book in the Dandelion Dynasty series, and it becomes very clear that I'm going to need to refresh my memory by revisiting the previous book so that I don't get too lost!
We jump back in time and meet a new character from the Lyucu people, and we get to see what it was like for her to experience colonization by Dara people.
Thanks for listening, and I will see you soon with a new episode!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49035106Sat, 12 Mar 2022 16:30:02 +0000UNspoiled! NetworkThank you so much to Kyle for commissioning this episode! I'm finally starting the third book in the Dandelion Dynasty series, and it becomes very clear that I'm going to need to refresh my memory by revisiting the previous book so that I don't get...I'm finally starting the third book in the Dandelion Dynasty series, and it becomes very clear that I'm going to need to refresh my memory by revisiting the previous book so that I don't get too lost!
We jump back in time and meet a new character from the Lyucu people, and we get to see what it was like for her to experience colonization by Dara people.
Thanks for listening, and I will see you soon with a new episode!]]>4602truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-wall-of-storms-chapters-61-62--40161679I can't believe this is it. The last available book in the series until sometime next year has been completed, and I'm sitting here absolutely dying to know what Thera is going to get up to, and dying to know how Phyro does at ruling, and so angry that Jia managed to take the sweet Risana completely off the board. I know that Jia is better at ruling, but I liked having Risana's kind influence as a background presence, and her absence will certainly be felt.
Meanwhile, there's the whole thing with Timu still being kept hostage, essentially, by his wife who is now in charge of things. Will Tanvanaki actually team up with those fucking rebels? I hope not. I want them to get a nasty surprise.
Thanks so much to Kyle, again, for commissioning this huge series and being so dedicated. I have enjoyed it a TON and I can't wait to see what this author has in store for the final(?) installment in the series.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40161679Tue, 18 Aug 2020 13:15:04 +0000UNspoiled! NetworkThank you very much to Kyle for commissioning this entire series! I can't believe this is it. The last available book in the series until sometime next year has been completed, and I'm sitting here absolutely dying to know what Thera is going to get...I can't believe this is it. The last available book in the series until sometime next year has been completed, and I'm sitting here absolutely dying to know what Thera is going to get up to, and dying to know how Phyro does at ruling, and so angry that Jia managed to take the sweet Risana completely off the board. I know that Jia is better at ruling, but I liked having Risana's kind influence as a background presence, and her absence will certainly be felt.
Meanwhile, there's the whole thing with Timu still being kept hostage, essentially, by his wife who is now in charge of things. Will Tanvanaki actually team up with those fucking rebels? I hope not. I want them to get a nasty surprise.
Thanks so much to Kyle, again, for commissioning this huge series and being so dedicated. I have enjoyed it a TON and I can't wait to see what this author has in store for the final(?) installment in the series.]]>3922truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-wall-of-storms-chapters-59-60--40161672I can't believe there's only one more episode of this book and then it's over and nothing more until next year! AGH
These chapters are absolutely action-packed and so intensely interesting to read. I love how much time this author devotes to explaining the intricacies of how the weapons used in this battle were formulated and built and what it looks like to actually use them, and I'm SO into the direction things take with the betrayers and that unexpected hiccup. OOPS!

Ugh I just love these books. See you soon with a new episode!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40161672Thu, 06 Aug 2020 23:20:15 +0000UNspoiled! NetworkThank you very much to Kyle for commissioning this episode! I can't believe there's only one more episode of this book and then it's over and nothing more until next year! AGH These chapters are absolutely action-packed and so intensely interesting...I can't believe there's only one more episode of this book and then it's over and nothing more until next year! AGH
These chapters are absolutely action-packed and so intensely interesting to read. I love how much time this author devotes to explaining the intricacies of how the weapons used in this battle were formulated and built and what it looks like to actually use them, and I'm SO into the direction things take with the betrayers and that unexpected hiccup. OOPS!

Ugh I just love these books. See you soon with a new episode!]]>3792truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-wall-of-storms-chapters-57-58--40161674In this one, we say goodbye to a legend.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40161674Thu, 06 Aug 2020 17:15:17 +0000UNspoiled! NetworkThank you very much to Kyle for commissioning this episode! In this one, we say goodbye to a legend.In this one, we say goodbye to a legend.]]>3707truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-wall-of-storms-chapters-55-56--38746711So these are some really tough chapters. Well, the first of the two isn't so much, because it's full of good news and some really cool science, including the beginnings of the control of electricity. Which is rad and amazing to read because I am very unlettered in this subject and I have to assume that this isn't a completely inaccurate representation.
But the next chapter was...well, it's devastating. Prince Timu is roofied and raped, and the event is so heartbreaking that I don't think I could have borne it if the chapter went on any longer than it did. As it is, to all appearances there will be a marriage between himself and his rapist now, and I hate it all so much and just want her ripped to shreds by her own dragon.
So. There it is.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/38746711Thu, 23 Jul 2020 15:10:13 +0000UNspoiled! NetworkThank you so much to Kyle for commissioning this episode! So these are some really tough chapters. Well, the first of the two isn't so much, because it's full of good news and some really cool science, including the beginnings of the control of...So these are some really tough chapters. Well, the first of the two isn't so much, because it's full of good news and some really cool science, including the beginnings of the control of electricity. Which is rad and amazing to read because I am very unlettered in this subject and I have to assume that this isn't a completely inaccurate representation.
But the next chapter was...well, it's devastating. Prince Timu is roofied and raped, and the event is so heartbreaking that I don't think I could have borne it if the chapter went on any longer than it did. As it is, to all appearances there will be a marriage between himself and his rapist now, and I hate it all so much and just want her ripped to shreds by her own dragon.
So. There it is.]]>3807truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-wall-of-storms-chapters-53-54--34049738This was a really fascinating set of chapters, because we're getting to see the ways in which war influences the economy and research, which is something I'm so used to associating with WWII that I don't think about it as being a major factor before that era. I loved the way in which they're figuring out the garinafins, and I am eager to see how they implement that info.
However, there's a major other issue that I care about even more. THERA AND ZOMI SITTING IN A TREE K-I-S-S-I-N-G]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/34049738Sun, 28 Jun 2020 14:15:09 +0000UNspoiled! NetworkThank you very much to Kyle for commissioning this episode! This was a really fascinating set of chapters, because we're getting to see the ways in which war influences the economy and research, which is something I'm so used to associating with WWII...This was a really fascinating set of chapters, because we're getting to see the ways in which war influences the economy and research, which is something I'm so used to associating with WWII that I don't think about it as being a major factor before that era. I loved the way in which they're figuring out the garinafins, and I am eager to see how they implement that info.
However, there's a major other issue that I care about even more. THERA AND ZOMI SITTING IN A TREE K-I-S-S-I-N-G]]>3720truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-wall-of-storms-chapters-51-52--32129708So now we're starting to get somewhere. I have been waiting with breath that is bated for Gin to get on the same damn page with everyone else in terms of fighting back and saving Dara, and it looks like we might have finally gotten there. All it fucking took was a barbecue of hundreds of people in front of the emperor, among whom is Zomi's poor mother.
Goddamn.
Thanks so much for listening, and I will be seeing you again with a new episode!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/32129708Sun, 21 Jun 2020 11:30:15 +0000UNspoiled! NetworkThank you very much to Kyle for commissioning this episode! So now we're starting to get somewhere. I have been waiting with breath that is bated for Gin to get on the same damn page with everyone else in terms of fighting back and saving Dara, and...So now we're starting to get somewhere. I have been waiting with breath that is bated for Gin to get on the same damn page with everyone else in terms of fighting back and saving Dara, and it looks like we might have finally gotten there. All it fucking took was a barbecue of hundreds of people in front of the emperor, among whom is Zomi's poor mother.
Goddamn.
Thanks so much for listening, and I will be seeing you again with a new episode!]]>3519truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-wall-of-storms-chapters-49-50--28710796So these chapters give a whole new perspective to the invasion of the Lyucu people into Dara, and I have to admit that I'm not ENTIRELY on the side of Dara. Not that a whole nation is responsible for the actions of a handful, but like...these dudes were repping for Mapidere, and if he were still alive by the time Tenryo invaded, I would be full-on rooting for the dragons.
Anyway, I really like this book but also it makes me feel bad and I'm mad about it.
Thanks for listening, and I will see you soon with a new episode!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/28710796Tue, 02 Jun 2020 20:10:11 +0000UNspoiled! NetworkThank you to Kyle for commissioning this episode! So these chapters give a whole new perspective to the invasion of the Lyucu people into Dara, and I have to admit that I'm not ENTIRELY on the side of Dara. Not that a whole nation is responsible for...So these chapters give a whole new perspective to the invasion of the Lyucu people into Dara, and I have to admit that I'm not ENTIRELY on the side of Dara. Not that a whole nation is responsible for the actions of a handful, but like...these dudes were repping for Mapidere, and if he were still alive by the time Tenryo invaded, I would be full-on rooting for the dragons.
Anyway, I really like this book but also it makes me feel bad and I'm mad about it.
Thanks for listening, and I will see you soon with a new episode!]]>3750truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-wall-of-storms-chapters-46-47-48--27110871I am still in absolute dread after this episode, because we fucking KNOW what happens to Luan Zia, and yet we're still waiting for it. In the meantime, we watch him get played, all the while terribly aware that even were he to truly KNOW he was being lied to, there's really fuck all he can do.
It sounds like Luan is the one who gives them the information they need to invade Dara, and that depresses me.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/27110871Thu, 14 May 2020 03:40:18 +0000UNspoiled! NetworkThank you very much to Kyle for commissioning this episode! I am still in absolute dread after this episode, because we fucking KNOW what happens to Luan Zia, and yet we're still waiting for it. In the meantime, we watch him get played, all the while...I am still in absolute dread after this episode, because we fucking KNOW what happens to Luan Zia, and yet we're still waiting for it. In the meantime, we watch him get played, all the while terribly aware that even were he to truly KNOW he was being lied to, there's really fuck all he can do.
It sounds like Luan is the one who gives them the information they need to invade Dara, and that depresses me.]]>3815truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-wall-of-storms-chapters-44-45--26541123In these chapters, we get a flashback to the situation that landed Luan Zya in the trouble we now see, and it's both agonizing and fascinating. I can't decide how I feel about this guy; sometimes he seems so thoughtful and kind, and then he will do something like try to risk the lives of innocent sailors on a whim of curiosity.
I have no idea what leads to him being tortured and mutilated, and I'm not excited to find out. :(
Thanks for listening, and I will see you soon with a new episode!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/26541123Sun, 03 May 2020 20:25:06 +0000UNspoiled! NetworkThank you very much to Kyle for commissioning this episode! In these chapters, we get a flashback to the situation that landed Luan Zya in the trouble we now see, and it's both agonizing and fascinating. I can't decide how I feel about this guy;...In these chapters, we get a flashback to the situation that landed Luan Zya in the trouble we now see, and it's both agonizing and fascinating. I can't decide how I feel about this guy; sometimes he seems so thoughtful and kind, and then he will do something like try to risk the lives of innocent sailors on a whim of curiosity.
I have no idea what leads to him being tortured and mutilated, and I'm not excited to find out. :(
Thanks for listening, and I will see you soon with a new episode!]]>3355truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-wall-of-storms-chapters-42-43--25423305WOW. Shit is really popping off and I am so damn excited about all of the badass women in this book. The battles are being fought by women, the attack plans and machinery are formulated by women, and even the fearsome strategist from the enemy's side is a woman! It's just wonderful.
I'm really interested in what happens when they try this same approach again now that the enemy are ready for them. Also, feel bad for the dragons.
Thanks so much for listening, and I will see you soon with a new episode!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/25423305Sat, 18 Apr 2020 21:40:15 +0000UNspoiled! NetworkThank you very much to Kyle for commissioning this episode! WOW. Shit is really popping off and I am so damn excited about all of the badass women in this book. The battles are being fought by women, the attack plans and machinery are formulated by...WOW. Shit is really popping off and I am so damn excited about all of the badass women in this book. The battles are being fought by women, the attack plans and machinery are formulated by women, and even the fearsome strategist from the enemy's side is a woman! It's just wonderful.
I'm really interested in what happens when they try this same approach again now that the enemy are ready for them. Also, feel bad for the dragons.
Thanks so much for listening, and I will see you soon with a new episode!]]>3813truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-wall-of-storms-chapters-39-41--24447292These chapters are absolutely bonkers and I'm desperate for Gin to lead the charge against these invaders. PLEASE COME BACK, GIN, WE NEED YOU
Thank you for listening!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/24447292Thu, 16 Apr 2020 15:05:04 +0000UNspoiled! NetworkThank you very much Kyle for commissioning this episode! These chapters are absolutely bonkers and I'm desperate for Gin to lead the charge against these invaders. PLEASE COME BACK, GIN, WE NEED YOU Thank you for listening!These chapters are absolutely bonkers and I'm desperate for Gin to lead the charge against these invaders. PLEASE COME BACK, GIN, WE NEED YOU
Thank you for listening!]]>3891truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-wall-of-storms-chapters-36-38--23956476So WHAT THE FUCK, everyone?! I cannot believe that there are fucking dragons in this fucking book and nobody told me! I can't believe it!
Y'all, there's so much happening in these chapters, and it's kind of overshadowed in my mind by the damn dragons, bu shit there's an AMAZING scene between Gin and Jia and I don't really know what to think about it. Will Jia cave to Gin's demands? Won't she HAVE to?
I really don't want Gin to die, y'all.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/23956476Wed, 18 Mar 2020 01:40:18 +0000UNspoiled! NetworkThank you very much to Kyle for commissioning this episode! So WHAT THE FUCK, everyone?! I cannot believe that there are fucking dragons in this fucking book and nobody told me! I can't believe it! Y'all, there's so much happening in these chapters,...So WHAT THE FUCK, everyone?! I cannot believe that there are fucking dragons in this fucking book and nobody told me! I can't believe it!
Y'all, there's so much happening in these chapters, and it's kind of overshadowed in my mind by the damn dragons, bu shit there's an AMAZING scene between Gin and Jia and I don't really know what to think about it. Will Jia cave to Gin's demands? Won't she HAVE to?
I really don't want Gin to die, y'all.]]>3537truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-wall-of-storms-chapters-30-35--23308791I'm really starting to bug out about the way things are falling out. I mean, it was already pretty bad how things were stacking up, but now that Gin is in custody and Kuni seems unwilling to gainsay Jia, I'm getting a lot more nervous.
Also....ZOMI DID NOTHING WRONG.
Thanks for listening!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/23308791Sun, 01 Mar 2020 16:10:06 +0000UNspoiled! NetworkThank you very much to Kyle for commissioning this episoide! I'm really starting to bug out about the way things are falling out. I mean, it was already pretty bad how things were stacking up, but now that Gin is in custody and Kuni seems unwilling...I'm really starting to bug out about the way things are falling out. I mean, it was already pretty bad how things were stacking up, but now that Gin is in custody and Kuni seems unwilling to gainsay Jia, I'm getting a lot more nervous.
Also....ZOMI DID NOTHING WRONG.
Thanks for listening!]]>3826truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-wall-of-storms-chapters-26-29--23308793I am obviously deeply unprepared for what's about to happen, because this fake rebellion has grown teeth enough to really fuck up the country and give Jia an edge. She in not only able to manipulate Kuni into leaving everything in her care, but she's managed to manipulate Zomi into backing Gin into a corner.
Oof I hate where this is going.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/23308793Sat, 29 Feb 2020 16:10:01 +0000UNspoiled! NetworkThank you very much to Kyle for commissioning this episode! I am obviously deeply unprepared for what's about to happen, because this fake rebellion has grown teeth enough to really fuck up the country and give Jia an edge. She in not only able to...I am obviously deeply unprepared for what's about to happen, because this fake rebellion has grown teeth enough to really fuck up the country and give Jia an edge. She in not only able to manipulate Kuni into leaving everything in her care, but she's managed to manipulate Zomi into backing Gin into a corner.
Oof I hate where this is going.]]>3999truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-wall-of-storms-chapters-24-25--22634520I'm really into this book, y'all, and in a way that I wasn't with the first one, which is weird, because i absolutely loved the first one? Maybe it's just that there are so many more women front and center here, which I automatically find more interesting, or maybe it's because I've had a whole book to get to know most of the players and so I'm more invested now. Whatever the case, I find myself really stressing about what all is going to happen with Zomi and what the hell Jia's plan is.
Thanks so much for listening, and I will see you soon with a new episode!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/22634520Tue, 11 Feb 2020 12:35:19 +0000UNspoiled! NetworkThank you so much to Kyle for commissioning this episode! I'm really into this book, y'all, and in a way that I wasn't with the first one, which is weird, because i absolutely loved the first one? Maybe it's just that there are so many more women...I'm really into this book, y'all, and in a way that I wasn't with the first one, which is weird, because i absolutely loved the first one? Maybe it's just that there are so many more women front and center here, which I automatically find more interesting, or maybe it's because I've had a whole book to get to know most of the players and so I'm more invested now. Whatever the case, I find myself really stressing about what all is going to happen with Zomi and what the hell Jia's plan is.
Thanks so much for listening, and I will see you soon with a new episode!]]>3632truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-wall-of-storms-chapters-21-22--21893516Wow, I knew that another time jump was likely but I didn't think it would be so soon and I didn't think that it would be quite such a big one. However, I'm rather glad of it!
We get to see the results of some of Jia's meddling and inciting rebellion here, and it's still not clear to me what her objective is. Is she just trying to give the warlike factions something to focus on, so that he efforts regarding getting civil laws in place will go less noticed?
Meanwhile, there's an interesting dynamic between her and Zomi, as well as between Zomi and Thera, that I find really compelling. I hope that Zomi learns to trust a little less easily in the future, and that Jia isn't sending her into danger.
Thank you all so much for listening, and I will see you again soon in a new episode!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/21893516Wed, 22 Jan 2020 02:15:18 +0000UNspoiled! NetworkThank you very much to Kyle for commissioning this episode! Wow, I knew that another time jump was likely but I didn't think it would be so soon and I didn't think that it would be quite such a big one. However, I'm rather glad of it! We get to see...Wow, I knew that another time jump was likely but I didn't think it would be so soon and I didn't think that it would be quite such a big one. However, I'm rather glad of it!
We get to see the results of some of Jia's meddling and inciting rebellion here, and it's still not clear to me what her objective is. Is she just trying to give the warlike factions something to focus on, so that he efforts regarding getting civil laws in place will go less noticed?
Meanwhile, there's an interesting dynamic between her and Zomi, as well as between Zomi and Thera, that I find really compelling. I hope that Zomi learns to trust a little less easily in the future, and that Jia isn't sending her into danger.
Thank you all so much for listening, and I will see you again soon in a new episode!]]>3865truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-wall-of-storms-chapters-18-19-20--21737370I'm all about these chapters. Do you hear me? ALL ABOUT THEM.
I don't know when I'm gonna fucking learn that Kuni Garu is not to be underestimated, but he keeps having to remind me. This man is fully aware of the talents and shortcomings of all of his children, and he's long since realized that his daughter, not his sons, should be the one to inherit the throne.
Meanwhile, fucking Jia is out here doing some shady shit with the poor Rin Coda, who is not up to her level of political insight and is very very easily manipulated. She manages to convince him that he should incite rebellion to flush out those who are disloyal, and frames this as simply a means to keeping him indispensable...he doesn't seem to suspect at all that she's got her own reasons.
Thanks so much for listening, and I will see you soon with a new episode!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/21737370Sat, 18 Jan 2020 12:30:14 +0000UNspoiled! NetworkThank you very much to Kyle for commissioning this episode! I'm all about these chapters. Do you hear me? ALL ABOUT THEM. I don't know when I'm gonna fucking learn that Kuni Garu is not to be underestimated, but he keeps having to remind me. This...I'm all about these chapters. Do you hear me? ALL ABOUT THEM.
I don't know when I'm gonna fucking learn that Kuni Garu is not to be underestimated, but he keeps having to remind me. This man is fully aware of the talents and shortcomings of all of his children, and he's long since realized that his daughter, not his sons, should be the one to inherit the throne.
Meanwhile, fucking Jia is out here doing some shady shit with the poor Rin Coda, who is not up to her level of political insight and is very very easily manipulated. She manages to convince him that he should incite rebellion to flush out those who are disloyal, and frames this as simply a means to keeping him indispensable...he doesn't seem to suspect at all that she's got her own reasons.
Thanks so much for listening, and I will see you soon with a new episode!]]>3806truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-wall-of-storms-chapters-16-17--21013201I'm really eating my words about the way this story is set up. Initially I was so eager to hear what Zomi's thesis was that every time we went back to her childhood I was getting impatient and frustrated. But now that I'm seeing how all of this is tying together, I'm realizing how important all the setup was and how carefully thought out the whole premise is.
I'm really here for Liu's anti-capitalist perspective and his disdain for inherited wealth and the classist privileges of higher education. I can't wait to see what Kuni's response to this all will be, because he's in a unique position to understand what Zomi is trying to say.
Thank you all so much for listening, Merry Christmas, and Happy Holidays!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/21013201Wed, 25 Dec 2019 13:30:20 +0000UNspoiled! NetworkThank you for this commission, Kyle! I'm really eating my words about the way this story is set up. Initially I was so eager to hear what Zomi's thesis was that every time we went back to her childhood I was getting impatient and frustrated. But now...I'm really eating my words about the way this story is set up. Initially I was so eager to hear what Zomi's thesis was that every time we went back to her childhood I was getting impatient and frustrated. But now that I'm seeing how all of this is tying together, I'm realizing how important all the setup was and how carefully thought out the whole premise is.
I'm really here for Liu's anti-capitalist perspective and his disdain for inherited wealth and the classist privileges of higher education. I can't wait to see what Kuni's response to this all will be, because he's in a unique position to understand what Zomi is trying to say.
Thank you all so much for listening, Merry Christmas, and Happy Holidays!]]>3777truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-wall-of-storms-episode-7--19981578These chapters, we're finally getting a little more to the heart of the issues that Zomi is here to talk about. She decides to show up looking shabby to really point out that she's poor, unlike every other yahoo in the audience hall. She really makes a big show of letting everyone know that she's only here because she fed the judges' opinions back to them, and it's pretty incredible. And oh yeah, there's a riot happening.
Then there's the flashback to the moment when Luan makes Zomi her first brace, and when they discover the lava flowers. It's a really sweet series of scenes, and I'm not pleased by the plumes of smoke we see coming from the area where the little town used to be. Booooooooooooooo
Thank you again for listening, and I will see you soon with a new episode!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/19981578Wed, 13 Nov 2019 17:00:09 +0000UNspoiled! NetworkThank you again to Kyle for commissioning this episode! These chapters, we're finally getting a little more to the heart of the issues that Zomi is here to talk about. She decides to show up looking shabby to really point out that she's poor, unlike...These chapters, we're finally getting a little more to the heart of the issues that Zomi is here to talk about. She decides to show up looking shabby to really point out that she's poor, unlike every other yahoo in the audience hall. She really makes a big show of letting everyone know that she's only here because she fed the judges' opinions back to them, and it's pretty incredible. And oh yeah, there's a riot happening.
Then there's the flashback to the moment when Luan makes Zomi her first brace, and when they discover the lava flowers. It's a really sweet series of scenes, and I'm not pleased by the plumes of smoke we see coming from the area where the little town used to be. Booooooooooooooo
Thank you again for listening, and I will see you soon with a new episode!]]>3849truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-wall-of-storms-episode-6--19980928I'm absolutely on tenterhooks because I still don't know what Zomi's thesis is, and I'm sitting here watching a bunch of rich goons parading around in front of the Emperor talking about how important it is that the rich get to stay rich. Thank god for fucking Jia telling these assholes to go screw. I'm not a huge fan of Gin's involvement in all this, though.
Meanwhile we're watching the past Zomi getting taught some things about a new place they've landed in their balloon. I'm a big fan of the logograms and the way that they work, and I want to see more of them.
Thanks so much for listening, and I will see you soon with a new episode!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/19980928Tue, 12 Nov 2019 20:55:08 +0000UNspoiled! NetworkThank you to Kyle for accepting this make-up episode after one of the others got all garbled and messed up. I'm absolutely on tenterhooks because I still don't know what Zomi's thesis is, and I'm sitting here watching a bunch of rich goons parading...I'm absolutely on tenterhooks because I still don't know what Zomi's thesis is, and I'm sitting here watching a bunch of rich goons parading around in front of the Emperor talking about how important it is that the rich get to stay rich. Thank god for fucking Jia telling these assholes to go screw. I'm not a huge fan of Gin's involvement in all this, though.
Meanwhile we're watching the past Zomi getting taught some things about a new place they've landed in their balloon. I'm a big fan of the logograms and the way that they work, and I want to see more of them.
Thanks so much for listening, and I will see you soon with a new episode!]]>3766truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/wall-of-storms-episode-5--19334168These chapters are really interesting, which is surprising considering that they're mostly about people defending their theses in front of the Emperor. It doesn't sound too riveting in theory, but I found it to be compelling, not only because of the nature of the arguments themselves but also because of the background of the rituals and all of the intrigue in the court.
And then there's the looks back at the ways that Mimi (now Zomi) was educated, and the way her mind works. I'm dying to know what her thesis is.
Thanks so much to all of you for listening, and I will see you soon!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/19334168Sun, 06 Oct 2019 13:30:16 +0000UNspoiled! NetworkThank you to Kyle for commissioning this episode! These chapters are really interesting, which is surprising considering that they're mostly about people defending their theses in front of the Emperor. It doesn't sound too riveting in theory, but I...These chapters are really interesting, which is surprising considering that they're mostly about people defending their theses in front of the Emperor. It doesn't sound too riveting in theory, but I found it to be compelling, not only because of the nature of the arguments themselves but also because of the background of the rituals and all of the intrigue in the court.
And then there's the looks back at the ways that Mimi (now Zomi) was educated, and the way her mind works. I'm dying to know what her thesis is.
Thanks so much to all of you for listening, and I will see you soon!]]>3910truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-wall-of-storms-episode-4--19104137I'm so sorry about this, Kyle, and I feel like I owe you an episode. Get in touch and maybe we can get the finale ep thrown in for free! I wanted to post it anyway, though, just in case any listeners wanted to grin and bear it.
Good luck, and my apologies.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/19104137Sun, 15 Sep 2019 15:00:19 +0000UNspoiled! NetworkSo, this is tragic. I'm so sorry to Kyle, who commissioned this episode, but there was something going on with my audio when I recorded this episode, and I noticed it when I was done with the recording, and restarted my computer. I thought that I...I'm so sorry about this, Kyle, and I feel like I owe you an episode. Get in touch and maybe we can get the finale ep thrown in for free! I wanted to post it anyway, though, just in case any listeners wanted to grin and bear it.
Good luck, and my apologies.]]>3896truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-wall-of-storms-episode-3--18734020This section was really interesting because it does something we haven't seen in a while, which is look way back to the start of Mapidere's rule and how it affected someone from a very low class in society. We haven't been back at the origin of this story in a long time, and it's no less horrible than I remember.
Mimi is clearly an unusual kid and she had some kind of connection to the gods that nobody else in her neighborhood seems to have, and the injury she sustained from the lightning strike feels like something that will wind up being very significant.
Thanks so much for listening!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18734020Sat, 10 Aug 2019 11:45:05 +0000UNspoiled! NetworkThank you to Kyle for commissioning this episode! This section was really interesting because it does something we haven't seen in a while, which is look way back to the start of Mapidere's rule and how it affected someone from a very low class in...This section was really interesting because it does something we haven't seen in a while, which is look way back to the start of Mapidere's rule and how it affected someone from a very low class in society. We haven't been back at the origin of this story in a long time, and it's no less horrible than I remember.
Mimi is clearly an unusual kid and she had some kind of connection to the gods that nobody else in her neighborhood seems to have, and the injury she sustained from the lightning strike feels like something that will wind up being very significant.
Thanks so much for listening!]]>3774truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-wall-of-storms-episode-2--18277032Thank you so much to Kyle for commissioning this and coming to the chat to hang out!
These chapters deal with the fallout from the Imperial Children running away for a pub and hanging out with some commoners, and then we get to see the actual examination that the aspiring scholars have to sit through. It's intense.
Thanks so much for listening! See you soon with a new episode!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18277032Sat, 15 Jun 2019 14:20:19 +0000UNspoiled! NetworkHey there! It's time to get into the next chapters of The Wall Of Storms and we're getting a slow introduction to a new character that I suspect we're going to be seeing a lot more of. Thank you so much to Kyle for commissioning this and coming to the...Thank you so much to Kyle for commissioning this and coming to the chat to hang out!
These chapters deal with the fallout from the Imperial Children running away for a pub and hanging out with some commoners, and then we get to see the actual examination that the aspiring scholars have to sit through. It's intense.
Thanks so much for listening! See you soon with a new episode!]]>3909truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-wall-of-storms-episode-1--18069615I'm really into this whole idea of life just going on even after the supposedly happy ending. I mean, I'm not into it at all because I'm a big fan of closure and tying up loose ends and feeling like there's a semblance of order to the universe. But I see the beauty and sadness in it all the same.
We start out this book with a time jump, in a bar with Kuni's children as they listen to a story about Mata's epic fight with that one dude that lasted like four days. A guy comes in trying to pretend he's an official and extort money, and when he's shown to be a fraud, he flees. The gods decide to intervene here, and give this ugly, low man a partner to make trouble with.
Thank you all so much for listening, and I will see you soon (hopefully!) with a new episode!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18069615Mon, 27 May 2019 11:30:20 +0000UNspoiled! NetworkHuge thanks to Kyle for keeping me going on this Dandelion Dynasty series! I'm really into this whole idea of life just going on even after the supposedly happy ending. I mean, I'm not into it at all because I'm a big fan of closure and tying up...I'm really into this whole idea of life just going on even after the supposedly happy ending. I mean, I'm not into it at all because I'm a big fan of closure and tying up loose ends and feeling like there's a semblance of order to the universe. But I see the beauty and sadness in it all the same.
We start out this book with a time jump, in a bar with Kuni's children as they listen to a story about Mata's epic fight with that one dude that lasted like four days. A guy comes in trying to pretend he's an official and extort money, and when he's shown to be a fraud, he flees. The gods decide to intervene here, and give this ugly, low man a partner to make trouble with.
Thank you all so much for listening, and I will see you soon (hopefully!) with a new episode!]]>3853truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-grace-of-kings-episode-19--17955773In the end, we get what we all claim we wanted; a victory for Kuni Garu. However, that victory comes at a really steep price, and costs Kuni his honor and perhaps the loyalty of some people down the line. The whole setup in these last chapters is leading into the next section of the story; if a good man finally takes the throne, what does he do to rule well? And can he leave his past behind?
Thank you again for introducing me to this book, Kyle. I'm so happy to have read it.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17955773Fri, 17 May 2019 15:00:22 +0000UNspoiled! NetworkWow, I cannot believe we're finally here. I can't thank Kyle enough for commissioning this entire book. In the end, we get what we all claim we wanted; a victory for Kuni Garu. However, that victory comes at a really steep price, and costs Kuni his...In the end, we get what we all claim we wanted; a victory for Kuni Garu. However, that victory comes at a really steep price, and costs Kuni his honor and perhaps the loyalty of some people down the line. The whole setup in these last chapters is leading into the next section of the story; if a good man finally takes the throne, what does he do to rule well? And can he leave his past behind?
Thank you again for introducing me to this book, Kyle. I'm so happy to have read it.]]>3648truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-grace-of-kings-episode-18--17855410So in this section we get some more clever plans from Kuni and his people, and it's almost sad how easily Mata falls for them. The main one is the setup that implies Master Pering is betraying Mata to Kuni, and nothing Pering says can convince Mata otherwise. He winds up being exiled and murdered by strategically placed bandits on the way out. Oops.
There is so much left to wrap, and only one episode left! Eeek!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17855410Wed, 08 May 2019 22:50:02 +0000UNspoiled! NetworkWe're almost at the end, and I'm blown away that we're getting another jump ahead of three years so close to the end of the book. This is all moving so fast! Thank you to Kyle for commissioning this episode! So in this section we get some more clever...So in this section we get some more clever plans from Kuni and his people, and it's almost sad how easily Mata falls for them. The main one is the setup that implies Master Pering is betraying Mata to Kuni, and nothing Pering says can convince Mata otherwise. He winds up being exiled and murdered by strategically placed bandits on the way out. Oops.
There is so much left to wrap, and only one episode left! Eeek!]]>3570truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-grace-of-kings-episode-17--17551088Heh. You see what I did there? Dive? Because this is basically a naval battle? Damn I'm good.
No but seriously I really enjoyed this section. There's a million things going on regarding the takeovers of smaller states and the changing hands that rule them, but Mata decides that he's going to try and deal with that petty bullshit instead of looking at the real threat, which is obviously Kuni.
I feel pretty smug about that, until Mata does turn his attention to Kuni, and then it goes so damn well that I'm disgusted. Dammit, Mata, you choose now to get clever?]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17551088Tue, 09 Apr 2019 22:00:21 +0000UNspoiled! NetworkThank you to Kyle for commissioning another episode covering The Grace Of Kings! I'm so happy that i get o dive back in again so soon. Heh. You see what I did there? Dive? Because this is basically a naval battle? Damn I'm good. No but seriously I...Heh. You see what I did there? Dive? Because this is basically a naval battle? Damn I'm good.
No but seriously I really enjoyed this section. There's a million things going on regarding the takeovers of smaller states and the changing hands that rule them, but Mata decides that he's going to try and deal with that petty bullshit instead of looking at the real threat, which is obviously Kuni.
I feel pretty smug about that, until Mata does turn his attention to Kuni, and then it goes so damn well that I'm disgusted. Dammit, Mata, you choose now to get clever?]]>3776truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-grace-of-kings-episode-16--17550674This is a really fun section, because we get to see some serious ingenuity from Kuni's people, and it seems like his deep open mindedness is showing them off to their full potential. I mean, my god, underwater watercraft, this is a serious fucking advancement. Holy shit.
Meanwhile, there's something else going on with Mata and his lady. He hasn't slept with her, but there's an understanding amongst everyone that she's essentially the queen now. Mira doesn't seem too happy about this, and I really wonder what she's going to do with that knife she was given. I hope she fucking uses it.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17550674Sun, 07 Apr 2019 11:30:12 +0000UNspoiled! NetworkThank you to Kyle for commissioning this episode! I'm excited to be hopping back into this book again, since it's been a while. This is a really fun section, because we get to see some serious ingenuity from Kuni's people, and it seems like his deep...This is a really fun section, because we get to see some serious ingenuity from Kuni's people, and it seems like his deep open mindedness is showing them off to their full potential. I mean, my god, underwater watercraft, this is a serious fucking advancement. Holy shit.
Meanwhile, there's something else going on with Mata and his lady. He hasn't slept with her, but there's an understanding amongst everyone that she's essentially the queen now. Mira doesn't seem too happy about this, and I really wonder what she's going to do with that knife she was given. I hope she fucking uses it.]]>3744truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-grace-of-kings-episode-15--17277222These chapters are all about Gin, a wonderful new character that I'm sure I'm going to grow to love. She's got a hell of a backstory, and I'm a big fan of the nuance that Liu lends to all of her actions and her history. She's not some cookie-cutter "strong woman" with no emotions and a disdain for the feminine. She's rad and tough and vulnerable and really fucking brave.
I love this book!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17277222Wed, 13 Mar 2019 14:30:12 +0000UNspoiled! NetworkY'all! I'm not going to lie, I still keep underestimating this author and then being newly surprised when he does something beautiful and awesome with his female characters. These chapters are all about Gin, a wonderful new character that I'm sure...These chapters are all about Gin, a wonderful new character that I'm sure I'm going to grow to love. She's got a hell of a backstory, and I'm a big fan of the nuance that Liu lends to all of her actions and her history. She's not some cookie-cutter "strong woman" with no emotions and a disdain for the feminine. She's rad and tough and vulnerable and really fucking brave.
I love this book!]]>3764truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-grace-of-kings-episode-14--17249960These chapters are very unusual in the way that they roll. Or perhaps I should say that Ken Liu is surprising. This author really tries to let his characters be whole people, and he doesn't judge in the ways that I would expect. There's a lot of maturity in the depiction of the relationship between Jia and Kuni, and it depicts the kind of respect that I wish more of us could manage.
They come to an agreement that Jia is going to have her boytoy because she needs something while Kuni is away, and Kuni is going to get remarried because he needs to really make it clear to Mata that he's moving on and building a new life. It's very bittersweet.
Thank you all so much for listening, and I will see you soon with a new episode!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17249960Sun, 10 Mar 2019 19:25:10 +0000UNspoiled! NetworkHey there everyone! It's time for the next installment of The Grace Of Kings, and I'm feeling a little bit better about things than I was last episode. I might forgive you after all, Kyle. Maybe. But you're on notice. These chapters are very unusual...These chapters are very unusual in the way that they roll. Or perhaps I should say that Ken Liu is surprising. This author really tries to let his characters be whole people, and he doesn't judge in the ways that I would expect. There's a lot of maturity in the depiction of the relationship between Jia and Kuni, and it depicts the kind of respect that I wish more of us could manage.
They come to an agreement that Jia is going to have her boytoy because she needs something while Kuni is away, and Kuni is going to get remarried because he needs to really make it clear to Mata that he's moving on and building a new life. It's very bittersweet.
Thank you all so much for listening, and I will see you soon with a new episode!]]>3778truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-grace-of-kings-episode-13--17249587WHY CAN'T WE ALL JUST BE FRIENDS???
But no. Mata goes bananas just the way that I predicted he would, because frankly it all looks really fucking bad and I can't really blame him for coming to the conclusion he does. However, I CAN blame him for how he reacts to all of this, and the way he reacts is to make a fool of himself and throw tantrums. UUUUGHHHHH I HATE IT.
Thanks for listening and I CAN'T WAIT TO READ MORE!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17249587Sat, 09 Mar 2019 12:30:03 +0000UNspoiled! NetworkGreetings, everyone! I'm very thankful to Kyle for bringing this book into my life and commissioning this coverage from me, but I also hate you Kyle for doing this to me because it's so painful and I could see it coming and I hate this so much. WHY...WHY CAN'T WE ALL JUST BE FRIENDS???
But no. Mata goes bananas just the way that I predicted he would, because frankly it all looks really fucking bad and I can't really blame him for coming to the conclusion he does. However, I CAN blame him for how he reacts to all of this, and the way he reacts is to make a fool of himself and throw tantrums. UUUUGHHHHH I HATE IT.
Thanks for listening and I CAN'T WAIT TO READ MORE!]]>3626truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-grace-of-kings-episode-12--17163944This episode I made a mistake and only read 2 chapters this time when I was supposed to have read 3, but it turns out that I can talk for 1 hour about 2 chapters just as easily as 3.
Turns out that maybe Mata is a little more unhinged than I first gave him credit for. I knew that he was an extremist, but I had such high hopes that Kuni would be able to even him out. Unfortunately the fact that he's a million miles away right now leads to Mata making some decisions that are brutal, cruel, and alienate him from the people who believed in him.
Not only that, but Mata is legit calling himself a god now? Shit's not good, man.
Thanks a ton for listening! See you soon with a new episode!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17163944Thu, 28 Feb 2019 00:00:12 +0000UNspoiled! NetworkHoo boy, folks. Many thanks, first of all, to Kyle for commissioning this episode. This episode I made a mistake and only read 2 chapters this time when I was supposed to have read 3, but it turns out that I can talk for 1 hour about 2 chapters just...This episode I made a mistake and only read 2 chapters this time when I was supposed to have read 3, but it turns out that I can talk for 1 hour about 2 chapters just as easily as 3.
Turns out that maybe Mata is a little more unhinged than I first gave him credit for. I knew that he was an extremist, but I had such high hopes that Kuni would be able to even him out. Unfortunately the fact that he's a million miles away right now leads to Mata making some decisions that are brutal, cruel, and alienate him from the people who believed in him.
Not only that, but Mata is legit calling himself a god now? Shit's not good, man.
Thanks a ton for listening! See you soon with a new episode!]]>3744truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-grace-of-kings-episode-11--16950153First off, Mata is a fucking beast and manages this impossible victory by basically inspiring his men to not give a fuck if they live or die. It's rad and thrilling to read and I'm very happy that Mata is finally getting to flex his manic warrior muscles.
But then there's Kuni. Oh, buddy. In some ways I'm glad that the author has decided that Kuni is going to make some bad decisions, but it's just tragic to see him sailing down the river of entitlement with no rudder, relying completely on his friends to pull him out of that mess. WHADDAYA DOIN, KUNI???
This book is great. Thank you Kyle for commissioning it.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/16950153Thu, 07 Feb 2019 00:00:14 +0000UNspoiled! NetworkSo as if the last episode wasn't enough, we've got some more real shit happening in this section, and it's super exciting and I love the whole legendary scale of everything. First off, Mata is a fucking beast and manages this impossible victory by...First off, Mata is a fucking beast and manages this impossible victory by basically inspiring his men to not give a fuck if they live or die. It's rad and thrilling to read and I'm very happy that Mata is finally getting to flex his manic warrior muscles.
But then there's Kuni. Oh, buddy. In some ways I'm glad that the author has decided that Kuni is going to make some bad decisions, but it's just tragic to see him sailing down the river of entitlement with no rudder, relying completely on his friends to pull him out of that mess. WHADDAYA DOIN, KUNI???
This book is great. Thank you Kyle for commissioning it.]]>3839truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-grace-of-kings-episode-10--16943226And don't even get me started on the chatelain, because that shit is hilarious.
Man this book is so much fun!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/16943226Tue, 05 Feb 2019 00:00:21 +0000UNspoiled! NetworkOh boy. Kyle, you really know how to speak to my soul by commissioning this book. If you aren't moved by a legion of troops riding narwhals into a city and taking over the palace and capturing the Emperor, I don't know what the hell to tell you. And...And don't even get me started on the chatelain, because that shit is hilarious.
Man this book is so much fun!]]>3640truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-grace-of-kings-episode-9--16877705The whole thing about how a woman's life is so hard because she's pretty can sound like a massive cliche, but the thing is that it's just the other side of the same coin that unattractive women deal with because women are only valued as far as their looks and that's it. Turns out that women being treated as objects sucks for all of them, even when it kind of comes with its own privileges! Who knew!
Then there's the whole thing where Kuni and Mata disagree on what to do with the people in Dimu who do not trust the new batch of rebels coming in after Huno screwed them over so royally. Mata, not surprisingly, wants to kill everyone who refused to support them...and in the end, he gets his way, over Kuni's protests. It's pretty brutal.
Thank you all for listening, and I will see you soon with a new episode!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/16877705Fri, 01 Feb 2019 01:30:04 +0000UNspoiled! NetworkGiant thank-you to Kyle for commissioning this episode in which we meet a new female character, and where I'm very excited about it. The whole thing about how a woman's life is so hard because she's pretty can sound like a massive cliche, but the...The whole thing about how a woman's life is so hard because she's pretty can sound like a massive cliche, but the thing is that it's just the other side of the same coin that unattractive women deal with because women are only valued as far as their looks and that's it. Turns out that women being treated as objects sucks for all of them, even when it kind of comes with its own privileges! Who knew!
Then there's the whole thing where Kuni and Mata disagree on what to do with the people in Dimu who do not trust the new batch of rebels coming in after Huno screwed them over so royally. Mata, not surprisingly, wants to kill everyone who refused to support them...and in the end, he gets his way, over Kuni's protests. It's pretty brutal.
Thank you all for listening, and I will see you soon with a new episode!]]>3613truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-grace-of-kings-episode-8--16842412https://api.spreaker.com/episode/16842412Fri, 25 Jan 2019 19:41:34 +0000UNspoiled! NetworkIn the interest of brevity for the next several posts, I'm going to be saying as little as possible. This episode, Mata and Kuni are buddies forever and Kuni stands up for women and they win the battle, so everything is wonderful and nothing hurts.3910truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-grace-of-kings-episode-7--16505185So Kuni goes on a picnic, and while he's gone there's a coup and he returns to find different flags flying, the gates closed and locked, and one of the men who stayed loyal to him murdered. Life comes at you fast! This kind of turns out to be a good thing, because he winds up going to see Thufi and gets paired up with Phin and Mata, whom I have been SO EXCITED for him to meet.
I'm really not sure what will happen next, and I'm not even sure what I want to have happen. It really speaks to how great an author Ken Liu is that the leader of the Xana troops is so likeable that I'm not even looking forward to seeing them get crushed. If they do.
Thanks so much to all of you for listening, and I will see you again soon for a new episode.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/16505185Mon, 24 Dec 2018 12:30:05 +0000UNspoiled! NetworkMan, remember how in a previous episode I wrote that titles are meaningless and power is fleeting? I get a really good illustration of that in this section. Thank you to Kyle for commissioning this and getting me through this story at a really good...So Kuni goes on a picnic, and while he's gone there's a coup and he returns to find different flags flying, the gates closed and locked, and one of the men who stayed loyal to him murdered. Life comes at you fast! This kind of turns out to be a good thing, because he winds up going to see Thufi and gets paired up with Phin and Mata, whom I have been SO EXCITED for him to meet.
I'm really not sure what will happen next, and I'm not even sure what I want to have happen. It really speaks to how great an author Ken Liu is that the leader of the Xana troops is so likeable that I'm not even looking forward to seeing them get crushed. If they do.
Thanks so much to all of you for listening, and I will see you again soon for a new episode.]]>3727truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-grace-of-kings-episode-6--16505194These chapters aren't really as thrilling in the fun way as the rest of the book has been so far, which is not to say that they're not good episodes AT ALL...it's just really sad in a lot of ways. There are so many people being forced to do things that they don't want, due to the pressures of duty and tradition, and in the end hurting a lot of people because of it.
I do really have to admire the way that Ken Liu is able to make me care about characters so quickly. Like, we only just met this old general and this young king and I already give a shit about them! Well, the king is dead so that's not super helpful but the old general YES.
Thanks so much for listening, and I will see you soon with a new episode!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/16505194Fri, 21 Dec 2018 00:20:21 +0000UNspoiled! NetworkHello everyone! I want to shout out Kyle Summers for commissioning this episode of The Grace Of Kings. I am especially grateful that he's commissioning them so close together so that I get to find out what happens really quickly! These chapters...These chapters aren't really as thrilling in the fun way as the rest of the book has been so far, which is not to say that they're not good episodes AT ALL...it's just really sad in a lot of ways. There are so many people being forced to do things that they don't want, due to the pressures of duty and tradition, and in the end hurting a lot of people because of it.
I do really have to admire the way that Ken Liu is able to make me care about characters so quickly. Like, we only just met this old general and this young king and I already give a shit about them! Well, the king is dead so that's not super helpful but the old general YES.
Thanks so much for listening, and I will see you soon with a new episode!]]>3702truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-grace-of-kings-episode-5--16502709These chapters really get into what happens when we start to believe our own hype and completely lose touch with where we're from and what our motivations are. Huno Krima has started to sincerely lose his mind, believing that everyone should be so grateful to him for liberating them from the tyranny of Xana rule that they should accept HIS tyranny with no complaints. Not only is Huno acting superior to everyone who supported him, but he's so sure that he's superior to someone who had been his equal that he actually has Shigin killed, and so there goes any chance at saving the man from his own insanity.
Anyway, Mata gets a pretty cool horse so that works out well, and now Kuni is a duk because titles are meaningless and power is fleeting. Thanks for coming to my TedTalk.
See you soon with a new episode!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/16502709Thu, 20 Dec 2018 00:20:17 +0000UNspoiled! NetworkHello everyone, and welcome to the next episode of The Grace Of Kings, brought to you by your generous benefactor Kyle. These chapters really get into what happens when we start to believe our own hype and completely lose touch with where we're from...These chapters really get into what happens when we start to believe our own hype and completely lose touch with where we're from and what our motivations are. Huno Krima has started to sincerely lose his mind, believing that everyone should be so grateful to him for liberating them from the tyranny of Xana rule that they should accept HIS tyranny with no complaints. Not only is Huno acting superior to everyone who supported him, but he's so sure that he's superior to someone who had been his equal that he actually has Shigin killed, and so there goes any chance at saving the man from his own insanity.
Anyway, Mata gets a pretty cool horse so that works out well, and now Kuni is a duk because titles are meaningless and power is fleeting. Thanks for coming to my TedTalk.
See you soon with a new episode!]]>4229truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-grace-of-kings-episode-4--16498698In these chapters, Mata and Phin are back and they are not fucking around. I was really excited to see them again, and I'm also delighted by what's been happening with Kuni. He's decided to go outlaw, and turns out that he's weirdly good at it.
I am looking forward to the moment when Kuni and Mata are teamed up, because I feel like they would really be good working together. Also, I fucking hate to see what's happening with Huno and Shigin.
Thanks for listening, and I will see you soon with a new episode!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/16498698Tue, 18 Dec 2018 02:00:07 +0000UNspoiled! NetworkThank you to Kyle for commissioning this episode! I'm really really enjoying how The Grace Of Kings combines tension, great worldbuilding, actual stakes, and humor. I wasn't expecting this story to be quite so exciting. In these chapters, Mata and...In these chapters, Mata and Phin are back and they are not fucking around. I was really excited to see them again, and I'm also delighted by what's been happening with Kuni. He's decided to go outlaw, and turns out that he's weirdly good at it.
I am looking forward to the moment when Kuni and Mata are teamed up, because I feel like they would really be good working together. Also, I fucking hate to see what's happening with Huno and Shigin.
Thanks for listening, and I will see you soon with a new episode!]]>3824truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-grace-of-kings-episode-3-chapters-5-6--16253352https://amzn.to/2TpFYzK a book that takes me right back to my fantasy roots. I had thought I knew where things were heading, but these chapters proved me very very wrong.
First of all, the gods are apparently real and are talking with the Emperor about his deeds and his overall goals. I'm wondering what the afterlife is supposed to be like in this universe, because he doesn't seem particularly concerned when a few of the gods tell him he made bad choices, beyond a flash of disappointment that they don't approve. They tell him war is coming and that it will undo everything he tried to accomplish, and then we jump to a plot by his trusted Chamberlain. A lot of bloodshed and suicide follows, and in the end the youngest son sits the throne, a child being managed by a sociopathic manipulator. This is going well!
On the other side of things, there's a civil war erupting amongst the common people who had been conscripted to work on a huge pyramid for the late emperor. Two men who have nothing to lose plant a scroll in the belly of a giant fish they got at market, so that it seems like the gods prophesied that one of them is meant to be king. Fortunately for them, everyone here is really superstitious and it works out. For them, at least.
Thanks you all so much for listening, and I will see you all again soon with a new episode!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/16253352Sat, 24 Nov 2018 18:15:13 +0000UNspoiled! NetworkThis book, y'all! I'm very thankful to Kyle Summers for commissioning The Grace Of Kings, https://amzn.to/2TpFYzK a book that takes me right back to my fantasy roots. I had thought I knew where things were heading, but these chapters proved me very...https://amzn.to/2TpFYzK a book that takes me right back to my fantasy roots. I had thought I knew where things were heading, but these chapters proved me very very wrong.
First of all, the gods are apparently real and are talking with the Emperor about his deeds and his overall goals. I'm wondering what the afterlife is supposed to be like in this universe, because he doesn't seem particularly concerned when a few of the gods tell him he made bad choices, beyond a flash of disappointment that they don't approve. They tell him war is coming and that it will undo everything he tried to accomplish, and then we jump to a plot by his trusted Chamberlain. A lot of bloodshed and suicide follows, and in the end the youngest son sits the throne, a child being managed by a sociopathic manipulator. This is going well!
On the other side of things, there's a civil war erupting amongst the common people who had been conscripted to work on a huge pyramid for the late emperor. Two men who have nothing to lose plant a scroll in the belly of a giant fish they got at market, so that it seems like the gods prophesied that one of them is meant to be king. Fortunately for them, everyone here is really superstitious and it works out. For them, at least.
Thanks you all so much for listening, and I will see you all again soon with a new episode!]]>3485truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-grace-of-kings-episode-2--16249474I'm still not entirely sure what the repercussions were to the attempted assassination of the emperor in the last section (beyond the fact that he became a bit more paranoid) and I'm curious to see if that plays a role in the main plot or if it was just meant to set the scene. Either way, effective.
There's a lot more setup here, but there's also a love story that's genuinely sweet to read, doesn't take forever to wrap up, and isn't actually the main plot. This all adds up to it being something that I really like.
I'm digging this book. Thanks so much to Kyle for commissioning this, and if you'd like to read along, you can find it here! https://amzn.to/2qSHjlF]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/16249474Mon, 19 Nov 2018 21:05:13 +0000UNspoiled! NetworkOh boy, it's time for the next installment of The Grace Of Kings, and I'm getting the sense that the scale of this story is going to be even more massive and epic than I at first thought. When the time jumps are more than five years, there's going to...I'm still not entirely sure what the repercussions were to the attempted assassination of the emperor in the last section (beyond the fact that he became a bit more paranoid) and I'm curious to see if that plays a role in the main plot or if it was just meant to set the scene. Either way, effective.
There's a lot more setup here, but there's also a love story that's genuinely sweet to read, doesn't take forever to wrap up, and isn't actually the main plot. This all adds up to it being something that I really like.
I'm digging this book. Thanks so much to Kyle for commissioning this, and if you'd like to read along, you can find it here! https://amzn.to/2qSHjlF]]>3566truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-grace-of-kings-episode-1--16162995https://amzn.to/2RGVK7P
So this starts off with a really tidy series of perspectives to tell us about the history of this world, the way its states and islands functioned, and how an enormous takeover happened that resulted in a huge, "united" country ruled over by a bored AF emperor. The war was 14 years ago, and if you watch the crowds, it's as if most of them have forgotten about the horrors that were wreaked on them...but not all of them.
Thanks for listening, and I will see you all soon with a new episode!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/16162995Sat, 10 Nov 2018 19:30:15 +0000UNspoiled! NetworkOh boy, it's time for me to start on a whole new series, and I'm surprised to realize that this is the first really pure, classic fantasy book that I've read since A Song Of Ice And Fire. And so far I think that The Grace Of Kings is really...https://amzn.to/2RGVK7P
So this starts off with a really tidy series of perspectives to tell us about the history of this world, the way its states and islands functioned, and how an enormous takeover happened that resulted in a huge, "united" country ruled over by a bored AF emperor. The war was 14 years ago, and if you watch the crowds, it's as if most of them have forgotten about the horrors that were wreaked on them...but not all of them.
Thanks for listening, and I will see you all soon with a new episode!]]>3741truefull