Prince Kai Fan Pod! A Marissa Meyer Book Club, The Lunar Chronicles

In this episode, special guest Soumaya joins Bethanie to discuss the short story The Princess And The Guard.*Warning* There were a few audio issues with this episode. The Princess and the Guard SummarySetting the Stage: The story takes place in the Lunar world, where Princess Winter, who is known for her beauty and kindness, is struggling with her stepmother, Queen Levana's, control and the side effects of not using her Lunar "glamour" abilities.Winter's Struggles: Winter has seen how Levana's use of glamour has turned her into a heartless tyrant and has decided not to use her abilities, which causes her to experience hallucinations and a loss of sanity.Jacin's Role: Jacin, a palace guard and Winter's childhood friend, is her only source of comfort and support as she battles her mental state and the consequences of her actions.The Game: The story follows Winter and Jacin playing a game called "The Princess and the Guard," which highlights their bond and the challenges they face in a world ruled by fear and manipulation.Destiny Revealed: As Winter and Jacin's friendship deepens, they begin to realize their destinies and their roles in the larger conflict between Earth and the Lunar colony.A Foreshadowing of Things to Come: The story serves as a prequel to the Winter novel, providing insights into Winter's character, her relationship with Jacin, and the events that will shape her future.This podcast is hosted by Bethanie Finger and produced by Three Sisters Podcast Network. Logo Art was created by Cosmic Nova Flare and the Intro/Outro music was composed by Emma Povvo.

Bethanie is joined by author Abigail Grace to discuss the Stars Above short story After Sunshine Passes By. After Sunshine Passes By SummaryCress's Exile: The story follows Cress, a young Lunar, who is exiled to a satellite orbiting Earth.Lunar Mission: The Lunars, led by Queen Levana, send Cress to collect information about those on Earth     who threaten Lunar and its inhabitants, including Cinder and her crew.Cress's Perspective: The novella focuses on Cress's perspective as she navigates her isolation and the mission assigned to her, revealing her experiences and the events that lead to her life on the satellite.Connection to "Cress": "After Sunshine Passes By" serves as a prequel to "Cress," providing context and background for the events that unfold in the main novel. This podcast is hosted by Bethanie Finger and produced by Three Sisters Podcast Network. Logo Art was created by Cosmic Nova Flare and the Intro/Outro music was composed by Emma Povvo.

Bethanie is joined by her Tangled Up co-host Daurie to discuss Carswell's Guide to Being Lucky from the Stars Above Anthology. Quick Synopsis:A short story detailing the incident referenced by Carswell Thorne (at thirteen years) between himself, Kate Fallow and the great retrieval of her portscreen. We're able to catch a glimpse of a young Carswell Thorne, his family life and teenage years.This podcast is by Bethanie Finger and produced by the Three Sisters Podcast Network. Logo Art created by Cosmic Nova Flare. Intro/Outro music composed by Emma Pavvo. 

Marissa Meyer joins me to answer reader questions, walk down memory lane, and share some secrets for upcoming projects!Happy 6 Years to Prince Kai Fan Pod! This podcast is by Bethanie Finger and produced by the Three Sisters Podcast Network. Logo Art created by Cosmic Nova Flare. Intro/Outro music composed by Emma Pavvo. 

Bethanie is joined by friend of the show Ayla to discuss The Queen's Army from Stars Above, a Lunar Chronicles Anthology.  Quick Synopsis: It is time. The boy must leave his family to serve in the Queen's army. To be chosen is an honor. To decline is impossible. The boy is modified. He is trained for several years, and learns to fight to the death. He proves to the Queen—and to himself—that he is capable of evil. He is just the kind of soldier the Queen wants: the alpha of his pack. Due to length, The Queen's Army has been split into 2 episodes.  This podcast is by Bethanie Finger and produced by the Three Sisters Podcast Network.  Logo Art created by Cosmic Nova Flare.  Intro/Outro music composed by Emma Pavvo.   

Bethanie is joined by friend of the show Ayla to discuss The Queen's Army from Stars Above, a Lunar Chronicles Anthology.  Quick Synopsis: It is time. The boy must leave his family to serve in the Queen's army. To be chosen is an honor. To decline is impossible. The boy is modified. He is trained for several years, and learns to fight to the death. He proves to the Queen—and to himself—that he is capable of evil. He is just the kind of soldier the Queen wants: the alpha of his pack. Due to length, The Queen's Army has been split into 2 episodes.  This podcast is by Bethanie Finger and produced by the Three Sisters Podcast Network.  Logo Art created by Cosmic Nova Flare.  Intro/Outro music composed by Emma Pavvo.   

Bethanie is joined by friend of the show Olivia to discuss the second story from Stars Above, a Lunar Chronicles Anthology.    Quick Synopsis: Linh Cinder, a gifted mechanic, is a cyborg. She's a second-class citizen with a mysterious past, reviled by her stepmother and blamed for her stepsister, Peony,'s illness. In Glitches, a short prequel story to Cinder, we see the results of that illness play out, and the emotional toll that takes on Cinder. Something that may, or may not, be a glitch . . .   This podcast is hosted and produced by the Three Sisters Podcast Network.  Logo Art created by Cosmic Nova Flare.  Intro/Outro music composed by Emma Pavvo.   

Bethanie is joined by friend of the show Nat to discuss the first story from Stars Above, a Lunar Chronicles Anthology.    Quick Synopsis: A prequel to The Lunar Chronicles, showing a young Scarlet and how Princess Selene came into the care of Michelle Benoit.   This podcast is hosted and produced by the Three Sisters Podcast Network.  Logo Art created by Cosmic Nova Flare.  Intro/Outro music composed by Emma Pavvo.   

Bethanie welcomes back friend of the show Olivia to discuss the final 2 chapters and the epilogue of Wires and Nerve Volume 2. As the friends mourn the loss of Iko, Cress and Keeney share a heart-to-heart about their true friendships with Iko. Cress reveals that she was once jealous of Iko, that she has grown to love her, and...she made a backup Iko! As Iko reawakens, she must come face-to-face with her lost 'memories', and make some hard decisions regarding the truth about Garan's programming. The friends are finally safe and free from the tourment of Alpha Steele, just in time to celebrate The Annual Peace Festival, and for Iko to finally attend the ball. This podcast is hosted and produced by the Three Sisters Podcast Network.  Logo Art created by Cosmic Nova Flare.  Intro/Outro music composed by Emma Pavvo. 

Bethanie welcomes first time guest Katherine as they discuss Wires and Nerve Volume 2 Chapters 7-8. Cinder confronts Alpha Steele but she's not quite feeling herself. As the gang attempts to aide her, Wolf finally rejoins the fold. But just when our heroes think they've won, Alpha Steele destroys the one thing that could break this group forever. Alone and confused by Iko's loss, Keeney ponders what it truly means to be human. While he questions his strange friendship with Iko, Cress reveals a secret so powerful it could return a smile to everyone in The Eastern Commonwealth...or at least everyone on the Rampion Crew.    This podcast is hosted and produced by the Three Sisters Podcast Network.  Logo Art created by Cosmic Nova Flare.  Intro/Outro music composed by Emma Pavvo. 

Sierra and Bethanie discuss Chapters 5 & 6 of Wires and Nerve Volume 2.  Cinder returns to Earth as the Queen of Luna. Amid cheers and jeers, she's greeted by her friends, and the realization that one of them has joined the other team. Alpha Steele is happy to interrupt Ambassador Winter's television interview to bate Cinder and lure her into a trap, unfortunately it works.    Lucky for our heroes, Wolf's acting career is almost at an end.    This podcast is hosted and produced by the Three Sisters Podcast Network.  Logo Art created by Cosmic Nova Flare.  Intro/Outro music composed by Emma Pavvo. 

You're listening to... A Three Sisters Podcast!   Join Bethanie, Lindsey, and Samantha, and their big announcement!    This podcast is hosted and produced by the Three Sisters Podcast Network.  Logo Art created by Cosmic Nova Flare. 

YA Author Heather Schneider joins me to discuss imposter syndrome, critique partners, beta readers, and character authenticity.   Find out more about Heather here:  https://www.heatherschneiderauthor.com    Also mentioned in the episode, the newly formed Path Finders Writing Collective AKA PaWriCo: https://pathfinderswritingcollective.com    This podcast is hosted and produced by Bethanie Finger.  Logo Art created by Cosmic Nova Flare. 

In this week's episode, my sister Lindsey and I watch the Netflix holiday film A Christmas Prince and provide live commentary. Happy Holidays! When junior editor Amber (Rose McIver) is finally assigned a story of her own, it means she'll have to miss Christmas in New York City with her widowed father. She's sent abroad to get the inside scoop on dashing playboy Prince Richard (Ben Lamb), who's in line to be King of Aldovia following his father's recent death. However, a media conference at the palace is cancelled before it begins when the prince doesn't show up. Unwilling to give up and go home without a story, Amber doesn't get back on the media bus that's taking the journalists back into town. She sneaks in a side entrance of the castle and is mistaken for Princess Emily's new American tutor, who was due to arrive after the holidays. Amber goes along with it, saying her last assignment ended early. She winds up living at the palace as the tutor for Prince Richard's younger sister. While there, she tries to get as much information as possible about whether or not Richard is going to accept the throne, or whether he's planning to give it up and let his cousin Simon ascend to the throne instead Starring Rose McIver and Ben Lamb.   This podcast is hosted and produced by Bethanie Finger. Special Guest Lindsey Myers with special appearances by Quentin Finger and Scamp Finger.

Rewind! In this weeks episode, my sister Lindsey and I watch the Netflix holiday film Princess Switch and provide live commentary.  Happy Holidays!  Stacy, a type-A planner with a penchant for schedules, takes a spontaneous trip to the charming land of Belgravia at the suggestion of her sous chef and best friend, Kevin. While preparing for the Royal Christmas Baking Contest, Stacy faces an identical stranger and a strange request. Free-spirited but royally obligated, all Duchess Margaret Delacourt really wants is one last chance to experience life as a "normal person" before she dutifully marries the Crown Prince of Belgravia. Stacy can give her that wish.   Starring Vanessa Hudgens, Sam Palladio and Nick Sagar.   

As Selene prepares for a diplomatic mission to Earth, she tells Sir Clay her thoughts on his future in leadership.  Iko finally learns more about her past, but it does little to comfort her and instead makes her question her very personality and reality.  This podcast is hosted and produced by Bethanie Finger with Special Guest Silver Sulfage.  Logo Art was created by Cosmic Nova Flare on Instagram. Intro/Outro Music was written by Emma Pavvo on Instagram.  

Despite the fact that she is still finding her footing as a leader, Selene decides it is time abdicate the throne in favor of a Lunar Republic. While she announces to the world her future plans for Luna, our heroes watch from afar, thinking of their own destinies and this could impact their futures.  But for one of our heroes it could be more than a destiny fulfillment, it might mean the spark of another revolution.    This podcast is hosted and produced by Bethanie Finger with Special Guest Abigail Grace. Logo Art was created by Cosmic Nova Flare on Instagram. Intro/Outro Music was written by Emma Pavvo on Instagram.  

Iko and Keeney continue to but heads when they visit Emperor Kai in New Beijing. Kai greets Iko with open arms, making Keeney even more uncomfortable. But the happy reunion is cut short with Scarlet coms to deliver the news that Wolf has joined forces with Alpha Steele.    This podcast is hosted and produced by Bethanie Finger with Special Guest Cassie. Logo Art was created by Cosmic Nova Flare on Instagram. Intro/Outro Music was written by Emma Pavvo on Instagram.  

Author Abigail Grace joins me to discuss all things writing including foreshadowing, publishing, and the pros and cons of social media.  This podcast is hosted and produced by Bethanie Finger with Special Guest author Abigail Grace. https://www.wattpad.com/story/218743465-the-princess-and-the-guard-book-1  Logo Art was created by Cosmic Nova Flare on Instagram. Intro/Outro Music was written by Emma Pavvo on Instagram.

As we dive into Volume 2 of the Wires and Nerve duology, we get a quick recap of our favorite heroes and what they've been up to.    We finally catch up with Wolf and Scarlet, who are living their happily ever after at the Benoit family farm in France.  But Wolf's inner struggles with his new mutant form still haunt him, and a question he's been dying to ask is shadowed by the demons of his past.  Alpha Steele arrives to prey on Wolf's desperation to return to 'normal' and, despite Scarlet's misgivings, his argument is compelling and Wolf decides to join him. But does he really believe Alpha Steele can restore his humanity, or is Wolf trying to protect Scarlet?  This podcast is hosted and produced by Bethanie Finger with Special Guest Elizabeth. Logo Art was created by Cosmic Nova Flare on Instagram. Intro/Outro Music was written by Emma Pavvo on Instagram.

So much happens! We finally catch up with Wolf and Scarlet, living their happily ever after but Wolf is struggling with the monster within, holding him back from fully committing to Scarlet. Kai has opened a facility that researches and produces the bioelectrical chip designed by Lihn Garin. It is revealed that he is the only Earthen leader to install the chip but Winter is convinced his genuine affection for Cinder/Selene will encourage others. We also learn that Jacin has recently been applying to Earthen medical schools. Meanwhile, in a heated discussion with Keeney, Iko misreads the signals and feels  a spark between them. But her obsession with net dramas has given her a false expectation of romance. Behind the scenes, Alpha Steele and his minions are planning their next move! This podcast is hosted and produced by Bethanie Finger with Special Guest Elizabeth. Logo Art was created by Cosmic Nova Flare on Instagram. Intro/Outro Music was written by Emma Pavvo on Instagram.

Ash joins me to take a trip down memory lane as we celebrate 200 episodes of the Prince Kai Fan Pod!!!   This podcast is hosted and produced by Bethanie Finger with Special Guest Ash. Logo Art was created by Cosmic Nova Flare on Instagram. Intro/Outro Music was written by Emma Pavvo on Instagram.  

Thorne reaches Cress just in time to find out she can handle a couple mutant wolf soldiers all on her own! But having a friendly face, a new medal, and a romantic moment helps. Just like in the net drams! Iko learns what Steele is really after, and why he doesn't trust Selene. Keeney arrives as Steele is unpersuaded to return to Luna and cuts Iko's optic sensors. Cress saves her eyesight and after a quick reboot they learn Steele's group of mutant wolves is much larger than they had anticipated, and they may not be prepared for the fight that awaits them.      This podcast is hosted and produced by Bethanie Finger with Special Guest Ayla. Logo Art was created by Cosmic Nova Flare on Instagram. Intro/Outro Music was written by Emma Pavvo on Instagram.

Iko steps in when Cress is too sick to be Thorne's date to a gala in LA celebrating his heroics! After a delightful family reunion, Thorne gives a touching and amusing speech, but when uninvited guests crash the party, Thorne's bravery is put to the test! This podcast is hosted and produced by Bethanie Finger with Special Guest Nat. Logo Art was created by Cosmic Nova Flare on Instagram. Intro/Outro Music was written by Emma Pavvo on Instagram. Get bonus content on Patreon  

First ever Writers Wednesday!   Join me and fellow author Megan Riann as we discuss creativity, motivation, foreshadowing, plotter vs. pantser and more!    This podcast is hosted and produced by Bethanie Finger with Special Guest Megan Riann. Logo Art was created by Cosmic Nova Flare on Instagram. Intro/Outro Music was written by Emma Pavvo on Instagram. Get bonus content on Patreon

Announcements and dilemmas.    Iko, Thorn and Cress visit an escort shop in Los Angeles, AKA Historic Hollywood, to find replacement parts for Iko's injuries.    Cinder meets with her cabinet leaders on Luna to discuss dissolving the monarchy and turning Luna into a Republic.   This podcast is hosted and produced by Bethanie Finger with Special Guest Ash. Logo Art was created by Cosmic Nova Flare on Instagram. Intro/Outro Music was written by Emma Pavvo on Instagram. Get bonus content on Patreon  

Back on Earth, Thorne and Cress arrive to rescue Iko, but while Cress has a party to prepare for, Thorne is attempting pull a disappearing act. Cress is able to locate Iko's hover, and in the meantime she should probably get fixed up. Meanwhile, Alpha Steele starts recruiting other Wolf Mutants to aide in his goal of capturing one of the new queen's friends. His plan: trade the hostage to Cinder in exchange for the promise of returning them to their human form.  - This podcast is hosted and produced by Bethanie Finger with Special Guest Olivia. Logo Art was created by Cosmic Nova Flare on Instagram. Intro/Outro Music was written by Emma Pavvo on Instagram. Get bonus content on Patreon

As Iko calls on Thorne and Cress for help, she contemplates how she got into this mess in the first place! Turns out: it was her idea! Nearly 6 months after the end of the Lunar Revolution, rogue soldiers were refusing to come back to Luna, refusing to listen to their new queen. With Thorne, Cress, Wolf and Scarlet delivering the antidote across the world, and Winter and Jacin being Lunar Ambassadors to Earth, only Cinder and Iko remained on Luna.  Who better to serve the new queen but her nearly indestructible sidekick bestie?!    Wires and Nerves Vol 1 Chapter 2 (The Lunar Chronicles) This podcast is hosted and produced by Bethanie Finger with Special Guest Sierra. Logo Art was created by Cosmic Nova Flare on Instagram. Intro/Outro Music was written by Emma Pavvo on Instagram. Get bonus content on Patreon

Wires and Nerves Vol 1 Chapter 1 (The Lunar Chronicles)   We start the graphic novels spin off to The Lunar Chronicles about 7 months after the end of Winter. Wolf and Scarlet have retired to their farm, Cress and Thorne are delivering the antidote around the world, Jacin and Winter have become Lunar Ambassadors, and Cinder and Kai are ruling their respective countries.   So...what's Iko up to?! - Special Guest Daurie. Logo Art was created by Cosmic Nova Flare on Instagram. Intro/Outro Music was written by Emma Pavvo on Instagram. Get bonus content on Patreon  

Join Ash and Bethanie for live commentary on Disney's Animated Classic Snow White! Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

While the podcast is on hiatus from starting a new book, I still want to release fun bonus episodes!This week Leah from YA Book Chat joins me to discuss Cinder's Wedding Adventure with SPOILERS! Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

While the podcast is on hiatus from starting a new book, I still want to release fun bonus episodes!This week Leah from YA Book Chat joins me to discuss the love story of Thorne and Cress! Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

While the podcast is on hiatus from starting a new book, I still want to release fun bonus episodes!This week Leah from YA Book Chat joins me to discuss the love story of Jacin and Winter! Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

While the podcast is on hiatus from starting a new book, I still want to release fun bonus episodes!This week Leah from YA Book Chat joins me to discuss the love story of Kai and Cinder! Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PART THREE The return of the tangents! Join me with the PKFP original co-hosts Ash and Becca as wecatch up and come back together to discuss the final chapter of Winter! This podcast is Hosted and Produced by Bethanie A. Finger, withspecial guests Ash and Becca. It is with a heavy heart that I make this hiatus announcement. After nearly five years of podcasting consistently my schedule has become too difficult to manage. Thank you for spending five books and five years and countless bonus hours with me. At this time. I have opened the Patreon for free and everyone will have access to over one hundred bonus episodes! I am so grateful for the friendships I've made and I look forward to more new content in summer 2024! Logo Art was created by Cosmic Nova Flare on Instagram. Intro/Outro Music was written by Emma Pavvo on Instagram.  Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this week's episode, my sister Lindsey and I watch the Netflix holiday film A Christmas Prince and provide live commentary.Happy Holidays!When junior editor Amber (Rose McIver) is finally assigned a story of her own, it means she'll have to miss Christmas in New York City with her widowed father. She's sent abroad to get the inside scoop on dashing playboy Prince Richard (Ben Lamb), who's in line to be King of Aldovia following his father's recent death.However, a media conference at the palace is cancelled before it begins when the prince doesn't show up. Unwilling to give up and go home without a story, Amber doesn't get back on the media bus that's taking the journalists back into town. She sneaks in a side entrance of the castle and is mistaken for Princess Emily's new American tutor, who was due to arrive after the holidays. Amber goes along with it, saying her last assignment ended early. She winds up living at the palace as the tutor for Prince Richard's younger sister. While there, she tries to get as much information as possible about whether or not Richard is going to accept the throne, or whether he's planning to give it up and let his cousin Simon ascend to the throne insteadStarring Rose McIver and Ben Lamb.This podcast is hosted and produced by Bethanie Finger. Special Guest Lindsey Myers with special appearances by Quentin Finger and Scamp Finger.Get bonus content on Patreon Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this weeks episode, my sister Lindsey and I watch the Netflix holiday film Princess Switch and provide live commentary. Happy Holidays! Stacy, a type-A planner with a penchant for schedules, takes a spontaneous trip to the charming land of Belgravia at the suggestion of her sous chef and best friend, Kevin. While preparing for the Royal Christmas Baking Contest, Stacy faces an identical stranger and a strange request.Free-spirited but royally obligated, all Duchess Margaret Delacourt really wants is one last chance to experience life as a "normal person" before she dutifully marries the Crown Prince of Belgravia. Stacy can give her that wish. Starring Vanessa Hudgens, Sam Palladio and Nick Sagar. Get bonus content on Patreon Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

"And, while Cinderella and her prince *did* live happily ever after, the point, gentlemen, is that they lived," (Ever After, 1998).Join Becca and I for a special request episode where we discuss Becca's favorite Cinderella Retelling: Ever After!Synopsis:Andy Tennant directed this Cinderella variant. The Brothers Grimm arrive at the home of a wealthy Grande Dame (Jeanne Moreau) who speaks of the many legends surrounding the fable of the cinder girl before telling the "true" story of her ancestor. In flashback, the story then focuses on eight-year-old Danielle, daughter of a wealthy widower, a 16th-century landowner. After returning to France with his new wife Rodmilla (Anjelica Huston) and her two daughters, he dies of a heart attack. Ten years later, Danielle (Drew Barrymore) is now treated as a servant by the trio. Fortunately, she has an encounter with Prince Henry (Dougray Scott), who is fleeing an arranged marriage. Later, when Danielle poses as a Lady, the Prince takes an interest in her. Inventor-artist Leonardo Da Vinci (Patrick Godfrey), accepting the French court's patronage, offers advice to Prince Henry on matters of the heart.This podcast is Hosted and Produced by Bethanie A. Finger, with special guest Becca.Clips are from Ever After: A Cinderella Story, 20th Century Fox and Flower Films. Logo Art was created by Cosmic Nova Flare on Instagram. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PART TWOThe return of the tangents!Join me with the PKFP original co-hosts Ash and Becca as we catch up and come back together to discuss the final chapter of Winter!This podcast is Hosted and Produced by Bethanie A. Finger, with special guests Ash and Becca.Logo Art was created by Cosmic Nova Flare on Instagram. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

*Happy Thanksgiving*This week I am joined by one of the hosts of the Best of FriendsPodcast, Erin Mallory Long.We discuss our favorite Thanksgiving episodes from the TV Show Friends!Season 4, Episode 8: The One with Chandler in a BoxSeason 6, Episode 9: The One Where Ross Got HighSeason 9, Episode 8: The One with Rachel's Other SisterThis podcast is Hosted and Produced by Bethanie A. Finger, with special guest Erin Mallory Long from Best of Friends Podcast. Logo Art was created by Cosmic Nova Flare on Instagram.Intro/Outro Music was written by Emma Pavvo on Instagram.In admiring memory of Matthew Perry. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

*Chapter Discussion Start Time 33:00PART ONEThe return of the tangents! Join me with the PKFP original co-hosts Ash and Becca as we catch up and come back together to discuss the final chapter of Winter!This podcast is Hosted and Produced by Bethanie A. Finger, with special guests Ash and Becca. Logo Art was created by Cosmic Nova Flare on Instagram.Intro/Outro Music was written by Emma Pavvo on Instagram. Fan Art Links: Cinder in gown: the_auntartistCinder and Kai: @haddoxx.art Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this week's chapters:PART TWOSummaryWinter is haunted by the ghost of Ryu while at the menagerie. After the animals were abandoned, she and some of the palace staff took it upon themselves to tend to the animals and space. Winter is wearing shock bracelets to help control her outbursts.Winter wants to be the test subject for Garan's anti-lunar device because Winter wants to be safe and happy and no longer afraid of her own mind.This podcast is Hosted and Produced by Bethanie A. Finger, with special guests Cassie and Sierra.  Logo Art was created by Cosmic Nova Flare on Instagram.Intro/Outro Music was written by Emma Pavvo on Instagram. Audio clips from Rebecca Soler's rendition of Winter. Guest Link: Cassie: @cassie_directsSierra: @sierra_reyelts18 Fan Art Links: Cress and Thorne: @ShanlightyearWinter and Ryu: @melani_m.c Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

*Chapter Discussion Start Time 18:21: listen for the musical interlude to know the time In this week's chapters:PART ONESummaryCress is pulled out of suspensions after recovering from her injuries during the final showdown with Levana. Though many have come to visit her, Thorne is not one of them and no one has given her updates about him. But when she arrives at her new suite, Thorne is the first person to knock on her door. A fresh haircut and clean jaw, he is starting to look like the Thorne from his cadet photos online. He comes to Cress, hat in hand, with an apology, a plan, and a hope for their future together. But it's up to Cress where she wants her life to go next. This podcast is Hosted and Produced by Bethanie A. Finger, with special guests Cassie and Sierra.  Logo Art was created by Cosmic Nova Flare on Instagram.Intro/Outro Music was written by Emma Pavvo on Instagram. Audio clips from Rebecca Soler's rendition of Winter. Guest Links: Cassie: @cassie_directsSierra: @sierra_reyelts18 Fan Art Links: Cress and Thorne: @ShanlightyearWinter and Ryu: @melani_m.c   Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

178 Winter Chapters 93-94 Part Two (The Lunar Chronicles)In this week's chapters:PART TWO SummaryCinder is ready to sign the Treaty of Bremen, with Iko as her stylist, Keeney as her personal guard, and Kai and Torin as her advisors. Adri and Pearl are uncomfortable at the meeting until they find out the reason they were invited. After Cinder's big reveal she finally lets go of her former life and vows to never think of Adri or Pearl again. The meeting ends with a very special request from the new queen. This podcast is Hosted and Produced by Bethanie A. Finger, with special guest Amanda from Fictional Hangover Podcast. Logo Art was created by Sunlit Tangles on Instagram.Intro/Outro Music was written by Emma Pavvo on Instagram. Audio clips from Rebecca Soler's rendition of Winter. Guest Link: Fictional Hangover Podcast: https://www.fictionalhangover.com/ Fan Art Links: Jacin and Winter: https://www.instagram.com/scottkeenanillo/?hl=enRampion Crew: https://www.instagram.com/the_auntartist/?hl=en Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

177 Winter Chapters 93-94 Part One (The Lunar Chronicles)Chapter Discussion Start Time: 26:33 *Listen for the musical interlude.In this week's chapters:PART ONESummaryJacin watches over a sleeping Winter, distraught from the nights of the battle and so overcome with grief that she has sedated and restrained. Too many years of neglecting her gift has left her vulnerable and the overuse strained her already fragile mind.As Jacin reflects on the revelations revealed after the battle, he allows himself to admit his true feelings for Winter. When he is finally ready to open up and bare his soul to hers, the girl of ice and snow returns.  This podcast is Hosted and Produced by Bethanie A. Finger, with special guest Amanda from Fictional Hangover Podcast. Logo Art was created by Sunlit Tangles on Instagram.Intro/Outro Music was written by Emma Pavvo on Instagram. Audio clips from Rebecca Soler's rendition of Winter. Guest Link: Fictional Hangover Podcast: https://www.fictionalhangover.com/ Fan Art Links: Jacin and Winter: https://www.instagram.com/scottkeenanillo/?hl=enRampion Crew: https://www.instagram.com/the_auntartist/?hl=en Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chapter Discussion Starts at 39:50In this week's chapters:SummaryScarlet and Wolf catch up with Emilie, who has been tending the farm in Scarlet's absence.They finally admit their true feelings and establish a plan to return to Earth together. But the moment of bliss is ruined by an excited Iko announcing that Cinder is finally awake. Cinder wakes up to a mysterious doctor, a handsome emperor, and a brand new title!This podcast is Hosted and Produced by Bethanie A. Finger, with special guest Leah from The YA Book Chat podcast.  Logo Art was created by Sunlit Tangles on Instagram.Intro/Outro Music was written by Emma Pavvo on Instagram.Fan artists: @peiskios  @ace-artemis-fanartist Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PART TWOIn this week's chapters:SummaryLevana has her villain tells all speech and reflects on growing up as the ugly princess of Artemisa. Cinder learns her mother, Channary, was responsible for Levana's tortured childhood and adolescence.Thorne's criminal mastermind escape plan is ruined by Cinder's quick reflexes and Cress and Scarlet join the fight only to be taken out by Wolf.Cinder and Levana end in stale mate, both reaching for the gun, both poised on the trigger. But does Levana care more about vanity than power, or is Cinder to quick to forgive? This podcast is Hosted and Produced by Bethanie A. Finger, with special guest Soumaya. Logo Art was created by Sunlit Tangles on Instagram.Intro/Outro Music was written by Emma Pavvo on Instagram.Fan artists: Gremmlinn_ddraws , _captainhooks , nikkiraeart , Haddox art. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chapter Discussion Starts at 16:25(listen for the musical interlude to know the time)PART ONE In this week's chapters:SummaryCinder makes her way through the palace with the battle sounds growing fainter and fainter the closer she gets to the throne room.Queen Levana has lost her most prized possession: Her beauty. And without it, she is ruthless and on her last life.Thorne remains comedic, even in times of war, but is it just a cover for his true fears? He's forced to admit to Cinder that he doesn't know what happened to Cress, that he's been locked up with Levana for hours, and that she has him standing on the ledge as bait for Cinder. But just when the fight seems easy, Levana reveals more truths to Cinder than she was ready to accept. Tune in next week for PART TWO. This podcast is Hosted and Produced by Bethanie A. Finger, with special guest Barbara from The Badass Literature Society podcast.  Logo Art was created by Sunlit Tangles on Instagram.Intro/Outro Music was written by Emma Pavvo on Instagram. Fan artists: Gremmlinn_ddraws , _captainhooks , nikkiraeart , Haddox art. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join me and Rachel from Barely Bookish podcast to discuss a YA murder mystery retelling of Pride and Prejudice! Synopsis:When a scandalous murder shocks London high society, seventeen-year-old aspiring lawyer Lizzie Bennet seizes the opportunity to prove herself, despite the interference of Mr. Fitzwilliam Darcy, the stern young heir to the prestigious firm Pemberley Associates.Convinced the authorities have imprisoned the wrong person, Lizzie vows to solve the murder on her own. But as the case—and her feelings for Darcy—become more complicated, Lizzie discovers that her dream job could make her happy, but it might also get her killed.Three of Jane Austen's classic novels receive a murder mystery makeover in this romantic and thrilling three-book series.This podcast is hosted and produced by Bethanie Finger with special guest @barelybookish and featuring the novel by @tirzah.price Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

172 Winter Chapters 86-87 (The Lunar Chronicles)(listen for the musical interlude to know the time) In this week's chapters:SummaryWinter and Jacin bring reinforcements to the battle at the Lunar Palace. But Winter is overwhelmed when she is faced with the carnage of war. A threat from Aimory to both Jacin and Scarlet forces Winter to use her gift for the first time in nearly six years. But has her gift been out of use so long it is now out of control?Winter fights off the delirium and panic as she tries to cope with what she did, or rather what she made Scarlet do, in the name of self-defense. But not even the love and support of Jacin can keep the howling wolves of guilt away. This podcast is Hosted and Produced by Bethanie A. Finger, with special guest Barbara from The Badass Literature Society podcast.   Logo Art was created by Sunlit Tangles on Instagram.Intro/Outro Music was written by Emma Pavvo on Instagram. Audio clips from Rebecca Soler's rendition of Winter.LUNAR CHRONICLES AUDIODRAMA: https://youtu.be/ExfnhPLkTQY Guest Link: Badass Literature Society Podast: https://badassliteraturesociety.buzzsprout.com/ Fan Art Links: https://www.instagram.com/haddox.art/?hl=en Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

*Chapter Discussion Starts at 21:54* (listen for the musical interlude to know the time) In this week's chapters:SummaryAs Kai and the Earthen leaders attempt an escape, the Lunar aristocrats halt their progress. But when Kai presents an ultimatum, the Lunar families must choose between the safety they expect, and the circumstances of their reality. Cress has successfully uploaded the video and Levana's true self, and people are taking notice! As one guard distrusts here, and one technician praises her, she uses the opportunity to recruit for Selene's side!Scarlet and Wolf are once again reunited, and though his face has changed, his heart hasn't. Once an alpha, always an alpha…or something like that. Iko is disappointed that her android mind won't allow her to see Queen Levana's famed beauty, and she hates being left behind while Cinder fights the queen on her own. Good thing the handsome, though slightly annoying, guard Kenney is there for company. Iko and Kenney find Kai and the others and assist in their escape. Kai is beyond relief to learn of Cinder's safety, but their celebration is short lived as their need to evacuate intensifies with every passing moment. This podcast is Hosted and Produced by Bethanie A. Finger, with special guest Cassie from Of Slippers and Spindles Podcast.  Logo Art was created by Sunlit Tangles on Instagram.Intro/Outro Music was written by Emma Pavvo on Instagram. Audio clips from Rebecca Soler's rendition of Winter. LUNAR CHRONICLES AUDIODRAMA: https://youtu.be/ExfnhPLkTQY Guest Link: Of Slippers and Spindles Podast: https://www.instagram.com/ofslippersandspindles/?hl=en Podcast Bestie Commercial: Literary Lushes podcast: https://www.litlushpodcast.com/ Fan Art Links: The two faces of levana: https://www.instagram.com/dooodlink/?hl=en Wolf and Scarlet: @courtmakes_art  Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.