am and Dan review The Knight and the Moth by Rachel Gillig.

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We dive into the world of 'The Night and the Moth' by Rachel Gillig, exploring its themes, characters, and the genre of romantasy. We discuss the book's pacing, the portrayal of romance, and the unique setting of the Stonewater Kingdom. The conversation also touches on the broader implications of the book's themes, including societal structures and personal identity. And Sam has some wild theories about where the sequel will take us.

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Sam and Dan review Katabasis by R.F. Kuang.

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Dan and Sam discuss the new fantasy release 'Katabasis' by R.F. Kuang. They delve into the book's themes, characters, and the unique setting of an academic journey through hell. The conversation explores the challenges of PhD life, the dynamics between the main characters Alice and Peter, and the book's reception in the fantasy community.

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Dan challenged Sam to read one of his favourite books, Mistborn by Brandon Sanderson, and now we get to find out what he thought.

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We dive into the intricate world of Brandon Sanderson's "Mistborn." In this episode, they explore the unique magic systems, character arcs, and the rich world-building that makes this series a standout in modern fantasy. The allure of Sanderson's rules-based magic systems and their impact on the plot. Vin's journey from mistrust to empowerment and Kelsey's complex role as a mentor. The thematic exploration of bloodlines and societal structures within the Mistborn universe. Reflections on the book's influence on contemporary fantasy and its unique steampunk-like aesthetic. And will Sam continue with the trilogy?

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Sam and Dan review Bury Our Bones In The Midnight Soil by V.E. Schwab.

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Join Sam and Dan as they dive into the intricate world of V.E. Schwab's latest novel, "Bury Our Bones in the Midnight Soil." This episode unravels the layers of vampire mythology, exploring themes of power, identity, and the human condition. From the unique mechanics of vampirism to the rich character arcs, Sam and Dan offer a thoughtful analysis of this compelling narrative.

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Sam and Dan review Shroud by Adrian Tchaikovsky.

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In this episode, Dan and Sam delve into the world of sci-fi with a discussion on Adrian Tchaikovsky's 2025 novel, Shroud. They explore the novel's themes of human experience through a sci-fi lens, focusing on the biology of alien life and the societal structures of humanity in space. The conversation touches on the book's portrayal of corporate-driven human civilization, the challenges of survival on an alien moon, and the philosophical questions raised by the narrative. The hosts also reflect on the book's blend of sci-fi and horror elements, and its commentary on the future of humanity. Join them as they navigate the complexities of Tchaikovsky's imaginative world and ponder the broader implications of his storytelling.

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Sam and Dan review The Blacktongue Thief by Christopher Buehlman.

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We explore Christopher Buehlman's Dungeons and Dragons inspired world through this first-person retrospective epic adventure containing, thieves, assassins, giants and goblins. We deep dive into our narrator's character development, his perspective and wonderful use of humour. We talk about our favourite parts of the world-building, including the amazing cultural development of different nations within this world. And we talk about the quality of the writing, before giving our conclusions.

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Sam and Dan review Faithbreaker by Hannah Kaner, the final instalment in The Fallen Gods Trilogy.

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Having felt a bit let down by book 2 in this trilogy, Sunbringer, we are tempted back to Faithbreaker by Hannah Kaner's amazing world-building and her enjoyable characters. We work our way through each character's conclusions and how we felt about the plot, relationships and character growth. We share our conclusions on whether we felt Hannah Kaner stuck the landing with Faithbreaker, and how it makes us feel about the trilogy overall.

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Sam and Dan review The Book That Held Her Heart by Mark Lawrence, the final instalment in The Library Trilogy.

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Having enjoyed the first two books in the series, we have high hopes for the finale. We discuss our feelings on some of the decisions Mark Lawrence made when landing the plane. We talk plot, characters, world, and themes, before coming onto how we felt about the trilogy as a whole and whether we would be recommending this.

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