Princess Donut, survival, and the humanity we cling to when everything else is gone.

It’s Dungeon Crawler Carl by Matt Dinniman.

This one’s about good, evil, and the thin line we walk between them.

It’s The Devils by Joe Abercrombie.

Beware! Spoilers at 1:25:00

This one’s about duty, what it demands, and the and the quiet brutality of staying silent. It's The Sword of Kaigen by ML Wang.

This one’s about power—who holds it, who’s crushed by it, and what it costs to take it back. It’s The Will of the Many by James Islington.

This episode goes deep—grief, regret, masculinity, revenge, and the mess we call redemption. It’s Razorblade Tearsby S.A. Cosby.

Welcome to The Margins, where hosts Cristiano Sanchez and Stranton Aiono dive deep into the worlds of literature, life, and everything in between. With each episode, we break down books, explore big ideas, and share real conversations about the margins—those spaces where creativity and life meet.

Whether you’re a lifelong reader or just looking for a fresh perspective, join us as we navigate stories and the spaces they create.