Our third episode is about the book Abhorsen, book three in the Old Kingdom series by Garth Nix.
Topic 1: Nick and kidnapping/gaslighting. Begins at (0:55), CW for death, violence, mention of psychotic break.
Topic 2: Sam as a Wallmaker. Begins at (11:58), CW for death, discussion of queer/closeted trauma, mention of queerbaiting, mention of whitewashing.
Topic 3: Sam and fear of Death. Begins at (25:34), CW for death, PTSD, physical trauma, confronting an abuser.
Spoiler-free wrap-up and ratings: Begins at (34:11).
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Highlight 22: Gideon the Ninth by Tamsyn Muir
Highlight 21: Legendborn by Tracy Deonn
Stand-Alone 21: The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller
Highlight 20: The Marrow Thieves by Cherie Dimaline
Stand-Alone 20: “The Atrocities” by Jeremy C. Shipp
Highlight 19: Scavenge The Stars by Tara Sim
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Stand-Alone 18: Firebreak by Nicole Kornher-Stace
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