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Literary Quest

A podcast dedicated to fantasy fiction! Each week Marysa and Vicki will discuss a different book from the fantasy genre. A great podcast if you love talking about fantasy and are looking for recommendations.

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00:52:59

Kingdom of the Wicked

Literary Quest ·

2021/11/23

In this week’s episode, your hosts discuss Kingdom of the Wicked by Kerri Maniscalco. Emilia Maria di Carlo and her sister, Vittoria have always known magic was real. When Vittoria is brutally murdered, Emilia will stop at nothing to discover why and who killed her, including summoning a demon. Emilia works with Wrath, a prince of hell, to uncover the truth behind the series of murders of young women, Vittoria’s included, in Emilia’s home town, but when Wrath’s motivations come into question, Emilia

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01:30:10

Death

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2021/11/16

This week your hosts discuss the final installment of Laura Thalassa's four horsemen series - Death! In a post-apocalyptic world where the four horsemen have come to judge humanity, Lazarus finds herself drawn to Death, the last of the horsemen. Since she cannot die, she is determined to stop him or at least slow down his destruction but Death is not easily stopped. The other horsemen do not want to Death to succeed so they make a deal with Lazarus - seduce Death and convince him not to end the

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01:16:30

Neon Gods

Literary Quest ·

2021/11/09

This week, your hosts discuss Neon Gods by Katee Robert. Persephone Demetriou is desperate to escape the politics of Olympus and the squeaky clean role she’s been forced into as one Demeter’s daughters. She’s made a plan to escape, when she turns 25 and can access her trust fund, but her plans go off the rails when she is forced into a surprise engagement with Zeus, the self-proclaimed king of Olympus with a history of killing his wives. Feeling trapped, she crosses the river Styx into the Lower

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02:03:08

A Shadow in the Ember

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2021/11/02

In this week's episode your hosts discuss the highly anticipated A Shadow in the Embers, the prequel to Jennifer L. Armentrout's From Blood and Ash series. Sera is promised to the Primal of Death through an arrangement made by her ancestors to replenish the lands. Now the Rot has returned and Sera believes she is her country’s only salvation—she must make the Primal fall in love with her, and then she must kill him. When the time comes for the Primal of Death to claim her as his consort though, he

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00:48:40

Frankenstein

Literary Quest ·

2021/10/31

Happy Halloween! In this special spooky episode, your hosts discuss Frankenstein by Mary Shelley! Young Victor Frankenstein is captivated, near obsessed, with his scientific pursuits. When his experiments result in the reanimation of man, Victor is horrified and abandons his creature. Victor soon learns that sometimes extreme ambition comes at a hefty price. Join us!

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00:53:44

Darkest Night

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2021/10/26

This week your hosts discuss Alessa Thorn's new dark romance, Darkest Night! Athena Edgeworth and Konstantius Zalam are both mercenaries and have been rivals for 3 years. When they cross paths it is often bloody, violent, and sexy but despite the rivalry they have been unable to kill each other. When they develop a common enemy Athena and Kon must join together to try and defeat him. Will they be able to put aside their differences and work together or will they be unable to overcome their conflict

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01:18:40

A Heart of Blood and Ashes

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2021/10/19

This week, your hosts discuss A Heart of Blood and Ashes by Milla Vane. Maddek seeks to avenge the death of his parents when they are killed under mysterious circumstances. While he can’t exact his revenge on Syssia’s leader, Zhalen, or his sons, when he receives word the Zhalen’s mysterious daughter is being transported to another kingdom for marriage, Maddek finds the perfect target for his vengeance. Yvenne just wants to take her rightful place as heir to Syssia’s throne, but her father and

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01:45:24

Nevernight

Literary Quest ·

2021/10/12

This week your hosts discuss Jay Kristoff's best seller Nevernight! After her father is executed as a traitor and her mother and brother are taken away Mia vows revenge. To do so she must train to be a Blade at the Red Church. She will be tested in unimaginable ways but if she succeeds she will have the knowledge and resources to avenge her family. Her competition is ruthless and trusting anyone is dangerous, especially because she has a rare power. In the Quiet Mountain no one is what they seem

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01:11:51

Rabid

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2021/10/05

This week, your hosts discuss Rabid by Raven Kennedy and Ivy Asher. Seneca Rain has waited all of her life for the moment where she can connect with her wolf spirit and fully embrace life as a shifter. However, when the time comes and she is attacked by her packs alpha, Seneca’s wolf becomes rabid. Her cruel alpha deems her togreat of a threat and abandons her in the territory of the Ruin Falls pack, a pack with a reputation for savagery. Seneca quickly learns that there’s more to this pack than

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01:03:56

Set

Literary Quest ·

2021/09/28

This week your hosts discuss Set by Alessa Thorn. Set, the ancient Egyptian God of War and Chaos, has been working as a mercenary in modern Egypt. Unlike his Greek God counterparts, he likes to stay out of the spotlight but when he is tasked with protecting his boss's secret daughter he might be forced to reveal himself. Ayla has been working her dream job as a doctor in a non-profit organization but her whole life is turned upside down when she is kidnapped and told of her father's true identity

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01:02:41

Sabriel

Literary Quest ·

2021/09/21

This week, your hosts discuss Sabriel by Garth Nix. Sabriel’s life takes an unexpected turn when her father, a necromancer called the Abhorsen, sends an undead servant to her with the tools of his trade, the famed bells and sword, and requests her help, as he is trapped in Death. Determined to rescue her father, Sabriel takes on the title of Abhorsen and ventures into the Old Kingdom in search of her father. Almost immediately, she runs into undead monsters who serve the Abhorsen’s nemesis,

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00:55:23

Chastely Bitten

Literary Quest ·

2021/09/14

This week your hosts discuss Lexi Foss's steamy vampire romance - Chastely Bitten. In a world where humans are prey, Darius a 3,000 year old vampire, is working towards a world where humans are seen as more than just food. To do this however, he must play their game for a little while longer. In an uncharacteristic move he purchases a highly sought after possession, a blood virgin. Juliet has been raised knowing that she was destined to serve a vampire master and has prepared herself for the pain

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01:06:26

Broken by the Horde King

Literary Quest ·

2021/09/07

In this week’s episode, your hosts discuss Broken by the Horde King by Zoey Draven. Kiran and Maeva have a past complicated by Maeva’s unrequited love for Kiran, and the emotional scars she bears as a result of his rejection. She moves on with her life, but protects her heart from any who may break it again. She trains to become a healer, and things are going well until Kiran returns to their village as a horde king in search of a new healer. Who does he choose? Maeva, of course, and she is not

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00:58:21

Howl's Moving Castle

Literary Quest ·

2021/08/31

This week your hosts' discuss Howl's Moving Castle by Diana Wynne Jones! This book was the inspiration for Hayao Miyazaki's popular animated film but there are quite a few differences. Sophie, the eldest of three sisters, is turned into an old woman by the Witch of the Waste. Due to this she leaves her hat shop and family behind and finds herself the house keeper for Wizard Howl, his fire-demon Calcifer, and his apprentice Michael. In order to lift her spell she makes a deal with Calcifer and

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01:22:18

Kraving Khiva

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2021/08/24

This week, your hosts discuss Kraving Khiva, a sci-fi/alien romance by Zoey Draven and we have a special guest! Stacey, @stacebookspace on TikTok and Instagram joins us again and is sharing new details about her book! Go check her out! Synopsis: Eve Tessler has never felt like she’s fit in on the earth colony, Everton, and her feelings of loneliness and isolation have only grown since her father disappeared four years ago. Seeking intimacy and to dispense with her virginity, Eve makes an appointment

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02:25:55

Kingdom of Ash part 2

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2021/08/17

In this episode your hosts wrap up the Throne of Glass series with the second half of Kingdom of Ash. Dorian is searching for the third wyrdkey but finding it could mean his or Aelin's death. Meanwhile, Aelin is steadily moving toward Terresan to help with the fight against Morath. Aedion is struggling to keep 100,000 Morath soliders at bay, even with the help of some surprising friends the outcome looks bleak. Will Aelin be able to defeat Erawan and Maeve or will she fall attempting to save the

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00:26:34

The Giving Tree

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2021/08/14

In this bonus episode, your hosts discuss The Giving Tree by Shel Silverstein. We recorded this episode in honor of Marysa’s brother, Casey, for whom this book was very special. The Giving Tree explores the bonds formed between a young boy and a tree, and the unconditional love the tree has for the boy.

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02:20:58

Kingdom of Ash part 1

Literary Quest ·

2021/08/10

This week, your hosts discuss the part 1 of Kingdom of Ash by Sarah J. Maas. Aelin Galathynius has sacrified so much for her home, Terrasen. Trapped in an iron coffin by Maeve, the Fae Queen, Aelin continues to resist Maeves attempts to get her to reveal secrets that may mean the end of their world, though the struggle grows harder each day. In Terrasen, Aedion and Lysandra meet Erawan’s Valg forces in battle, desperately trying to hold the lines for their queen. Meanwhile, Manon and Dorian seek

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01:46:44

Tower of Dawn

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2021/08/03

In this week's episode your hosts discuss Tower of Dawn by Sarah J. Maas. The sixth book in the Throne of Glass series. This book follows Chaol and Nesryn as they travel to the Southern Continent in search of allies and healing. Chaol works with a healer, Yrene, but their relationship quickly changes from healer/patient to something more. Nesryn, now finally back in her home country is getting to know one of the Khagan's heirs. Sartaq, a bit better. However, even the Southern Continent is affected

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01:57:46

Empire of Storms

Literary Quest ·

2021/07/27

This week, your hosts discuss the fifth book in the Throne of Glass series, Empire of Storms by Sarah J. Maas! Aelin Ashryver Galathynius and company find themselves on the hunt for allies after the lords of Terrasen deny Aelin her right to ascend the throne. With the help of her friends, she calls in every old debt owed to her to amass her army. Dorian is whisked away from Rifthold after the city is attacked by Ironteeth witches, and finds an unlikely savior in Manon Blackbeak. Manon pays a painful

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