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The Path of Daggers comes to a close with both bangs and whimpers, and Jenn and Preeti are very confused and have many Questions. So. Many. Questions. Reminder that we're on hiatus until July, when we'll be starting Winter's Heart! Episode 1 will cover the Prologue through Chapter 2. Check out our books! Magic Has No Borders (May 23) Spider-Man's Bad Connection (September 5) The Grimoire of Grave Fates (June) Mermaids Never Drown (September) Fit for the Gods (August 1) - Preorder from Malaprop's! Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jenn and Preeti exult in Egwene's secret plan revealed, are very concerned about Rand and his plans, and have some shout-outs and thoughts from Jordan Con and the Discord! Next episode: Chapter 25 - The End Preorder books! Spider-Man's Bad Connection (September 5) Magic Has No Borders (May 23) The Grimoire of Grave Fates - June Mermaids Never Drown - September (Vampires Never Get Old) Fit for the Gods - August 1 Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this section, Preeti and Jenn encounter yet another Sekrit Plan, Sevanna finally starting to reap what she's sown, and a very bleak Rand. JordanCon is this weekend! Next episode: Chapters 18-24 Pre-order Preeti's new books! Spider-Man's Bad Connection (September 5) and Magic Has No Borders (May 23) Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Preeti and Jenn get very excited for the return of some characters, get very frustrated with everyone being undercut and character-assassinated, and have some big questions about Balwer. We'll be at JordanCon! Read the first chapter of Preeti's new Spider-Man book (Spider-Man's Bad Connection) on io9! Next episode: Chapters 11-17 Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As they start Path of Daggers, Preeti and Jenn are SUPER into the Prologue and less into the next four-ish chapters. Weird pacing choices, Robert Jordan!! Check out the JordanCon schedule Next episode: Chapters 6-10 Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's the grand finale! And yet another rollercoaster, as Jenn and Preeti talk horror, action, pacing, and argue about whether or not [redacted] is actually dead. Content warning for discussion of rape in Chapters 37-39 Join us at JordanCon in April! Next episode: The Path of Daggers, Prologue through Chapter 5 Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With yet another rollercoaster section, Preeti and Jenn dig into some complicated issues of consent, a very exciting reunion, some Big Plot Questions, and what it means to be ta'veren. Content warnings for discussion of rape in Chapters 28 and 29. Our final (!) Crown of Swords episode will cover Chapters 35-41, and will air on March 8th. Upcoming Books: Fit for the Gods (August 2023), co-edited by Jenn Northington and S. Zainab Williams Magic Has No Borders (May 2023), with a story from Preeti! Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This section truly was the best of times and the worst of times. Join Preeti and Jenn as they appreciate the good bits (the bromance potential of Mat and Birgitte, the horror of Moghedien at Shayol Ghul, and a surprising side character saving the day) and get really frustrated by the bad bits (Ebou Dar shenanigans, basically all of Chapter 26). Content warnings for discussion of rape and suicidal thoughts in the Chapter 26 section. Next episode: Chapters 27-34 Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this plot-packed section, Jenn and Preeti get to talk about Mat, the Amazing Race/National Treasure situation in Ebou Dar, and newly-arrived characters -- some familiar, some ... unclear. There were some technical issues this episode, so the audio/volume is a little awkward at points. Apologies! Next episode: Chapters 20-26 Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In which Preeti and Jenn are very happy to spend three chapters talking about Egwene, but still have lots of questions. Next episode: Chapters 13-19 Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welp, there were six Perrin chapters, so you can imagine how a lot of this episode is going to sound. But at least we have Egwene and Rand, our disaster child. Next episode: Chapters 10-12 Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In which Preeti and Jenn tackle the massive Prologue full of absurd villains, two entire Perrin POV chapters, and some very concerning developments. Sylas K. Barrett on the end of Lord of Chaos What Even, Edward Rothstein (Flaming Swords and Wizards' Orbs) Next episode: Chapters 3-9 Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's the big finale! So many different players! Perrin gets to be not-the-worst! Other people are the worst instead! It's a lot!!!! Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this expletive-laden installment, Jenn and Preeti get to ALL THE REALLY STRESSFUL ACTION and also yet another Worst Storyline Ever (why, Robert Jordan!!!!), and decide that they definitely are not going to wait two weeks before recording the next episode. Next week, Chapters 54 to the end! Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In which Preeti and Jenn agree on pretty much everything, including that Mat is one of the few good things about this section, that Robert Jordan keeps making it weird, and that they are VERY NERVOUS about what's coming next. Wheel of Time Season 2 Teaser (Instagram or YouTube) MAJOR Spoiler for LOTR: The Rings of Power, starting at 1 hour and 59 minutes through 2 hours and 27 (01:59:00 - 02:00:27) seconds. Next episode: Chapters 49-53 Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this section that had both plot AND character development, Jenn and Preeti had a lot to love and (as usual), some things to hate. Also, Jenn can remember a lace doily call-back but not characters; why!? See Preeti at NYCC: I'm a Superhero! Writing Our Favorite Marvel Characters Next episode: Chapters 41-48 (airing October 26th, since we'll both be traveling mid-month) Find us (and our Discord) on Patreon Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Plot has entered the chat! Jenn and Preeti dig into the new developments, as well as some truly baffling character choices, and are sad there was no Mat POV. Next episode: Chapters 33-40 Incorrect maps!!!! https://www.tor.com/2022/09/13/a-new-map-for-the-wheel-of-time/ Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jenn finally gets some plot! But both Jenn and Preeti have A Lot of Questions, and wildly disagree about a certain reunion scene. Mat, however, continues to be the best. Next episode: Chapters 27-32 Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jenn and Preeti had completely different reactions to this section. Will one convince the other? Will it come to blows? Will Jenn knock over her microphone, she is flailing so dramatically? (Spoiler: it was close at one point.) Tune in to find out! Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Preeti and Jenn hit another extremely re-cappy, info-dumpy section and are not thrilled about it. Also, Jenn is wrong about several things! Next episode, we'll be talking Chapters 13-18. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.