Queens of Fantasy Podcast

Your favourite Queens have a new project: Side Quests. Side Quests are small excursions from our main series and include standalone novels as well as duologies. In this episode, you'll learn all about our upcoming Side Quests, including how to participate and where to learn more!You can support our project by donating here.If you'd like to join our discord server, you can do so here. Find us on Instagram at @queensoffantasypod. Please also consider checking out our sister podcast, The Book Jar Pod. If you'd like to find a specific Queen online, please see:Alix: Personal Instagram | StoryGraphTaylor: Personal Instagram | StoryGraphMarissa: Personal Instagram | The Book Jar Pod | StoryGraph | Crowned HeathensBackground music via https://www.FesliyanStuTimestamps00:00 Intro3:36 All About Those Side Quests13:00 Outro & Socials14:58 Bloopers

Another cycle of the Wheel of Time has come and gone and, like the Wheel of Time, we offer an ending. Listen along as your Queens of Fantasy wrap up all their very final thoughts on the whole series. Queen Marissa has one last feminist rant for you to enjoy, Queen Tay enjoys one final look over all her theories, and Queen Al enjoys talking about the entire series without worrying about spoilers. Your Queens also answer questions from listeners and deliver their final speeches on the Wheel of Time. So, enjoy our final episode of The Wheel of Time by Robert Jordan and Brandon Sanderson.If you're looking for Marissa's essay, please stay tuned, as it is not currently online.If you're looking for the Theory spreadsheet, you can find that here.Content Warnings:Please take care of yourself. We talk about the following in this podcast: Domestic AbuseRapeSexual AssaultConfinementTorturePhysical AbuseEmotional AbuseGore & ViolenceMisogynySexismDomestic AbuseDeath SuicideSuicidal Thoughts/IdeationExpect spoilers for the first fourteen novels in the series, including the prequel: A Memory of Light, Towers of Midnight, The Gathering Storm, Knife of Dreams, New Spring, Crossroads of Twilight, Winter's Heart, The Path of Daggers, A Crown of Swords, Lord of Chaos, The Fires of Heaven, The Shadow Rising, The Dragon Reborn, The Great Hunt, and The Eye of the World.To see our book reviews and other blog posts, check out the Queens of Fantasy SubstackYou can support our project by donating here.If you'd like to join our discord server, you can do so here. Find us on Instagram at @queensoffantasypod. Please also consider checking out our sister podcast, The Book Jar Pod. If you'd like to find a specific Queen online, please see:Alix: Personal Instagram | StoryGraphTaylor: Personal Instagram | StoryGraphMarissa: Personal Instagram | The Book Jar Pod | StoryGraph | Crowned HeathensBackground music via https://www.FesliyanStuTimestamps00:00 The Wheel of Time Turns...0:45 Intro2:28 The Final Theories57:28 Q/A From Listeners1:40:01 Feminism & The Wheel of Time Series 2:04:32 CW: Rape, SA, SV, and Sexual Content Descriptions2:36:45 The WoT Award Show 2.02:47:15 Final, Final, Final Thoughts2:52:46 Outro & Socials

Welcome to the Wheel of Time Series Finale! If you're here, you've listened or read along with us on this long journey and have finally reached the end. In this episode Queens Marissa and Tay go over their full series reviews and and full series character rankings, Queen Tay is exasperated by some unanswered questions, Queen Marissa provides some interesting stats and Queen Al reminds us how hard it was for her to keep a straight face and not spoil anything. We hope you feel accomplished for getting here, and enjoy the Series Finale of The Wheel of Time by Robert Jordan and Brandon Sanderson.If you have any questions about the Wheel of Time or the podcast, we will be answering those questions in our Season Finale episode. Questions must be in by January 9, 2025 in order to make it into the episode. Please send questions to the Queens of Fantasy Discord or Instagram, links below. Content Warnings:Please take care of yourself. We talk about the following in this podcast: Domestic AbuseRapeSexual AssaultConfinementTorturePhysical AbuseEmotional AbuseGore & ViolenceMisogynySexismDomestic AbuseDeath SuicideSuicidal Thoughts/IdeationExpect spoilers for the first fourteen novels in the series, including the prequel: A Memory of Light, Towers of Midnight, The Gathering Storm, Knife of Dreams, New Spring, Crossroads of Twilight, Winter's Heart, The Path of Daggers, A Crown of Swords, Lord of Chaos, The Fires of Heaven, The Shadow Rising, The Dragon Reborn, The Great Hunt, and The Eye of the World.Our next episode will come out on January 22 , 2025. No required reading for the next episode!To see our book reviews and other blog posts, check out the Queens of Fantasy SubstackYou can support our project by donating here.If you'd like to join our discord server, you can do so here. Find us on Instagram at @queensoffantasypod. Please also consider checking out our sister podcast, The Book Jar Pod. If you'd like to find a specific Queen online, please see:Alix: Personal Instagram | StoryGraphTaylor: Personal Instagram | StoryGraphMarissa: Personal Instagram | The Book Jar Pod | StoryGraph | Crowned HeathensBackground music via https://www.FesliyanStuTimestamps00:00 The Wheel of Time Turns...1:23 Intro4:57 Series Review24:00 Series Classification 25:16 Do We Recommend?30:59 Official Series Rating52:51 Full Series Character Rankings1:06:52 Unanswered Questions1:33:18 Some Series Stats1:43:22 Queen Al Gets to Talk1:49:05 Homework1:49:46 Outro & Socials1:52:03 Bloopers

The Wheel of Time turns, and so has the final page of this series for your Queens. In this episode, Queens Tay and Marissa finally become fully-fledged Aes Sedai as they read the last words in this epic fantasy series. Queen Marissa shares secret lore about the magical city of Toronto, Queen Tay refuses to believe that a character's death is a non-death, and Queen Al finally breathes a sigh of relief because she no longer has to worry about spoiling anything. The Queens sentence Loial to better journalism classes, Perrin and Faile to different fates, and swoon over our favourite warder one last time. Prepare for your favourite Queens to finally talk about Chapter 38 to the end of Book Fourteen of The Wheel of Time, A Memory of Light by Robert Jordan and Brandon Sanderson.Newly appointed Aes Sedais, Queens Tay and Marissa share their reviews of this final instalment. The Queens then transport you to a special game: The WoT Awards As Presented By The Queens of Fantasy Podcast. In this game, your Queens award characters with the highest and the lowest of honours that they can think of. To cap it all off, Queens Tay and Marissa discuss their character rankings.Take our quiz here. Follow along with our Awards Show here.Content Warnings:Please take care of yourself. We talk about the following in this podcast: Domestic AbuseRapeSexual AssaultConfinementTorturePhysical AbuseEmotional AbuseGore & ViolenceMisogynySexismDomestic AbuseDeath SuicideSuicidal Thoughts/IdeationExpect spoilers for the first twelve novels in the series, including the prequel: A Memory of Light, Towers of Midnight, The Gathering Storm, Knife of Dreams, New Spring, Crossroads of Twilight, Winter's Heart, The Path of Daggers, A Crown of Swords, Lord of Chaos, The Fires of Heaven, The Shadow Rising, The Dragon Reborn, The Great Hunt, and The Eye of the World.Our next episode will come out on January 6, 2025. No required reading for the next episode!You can support our project by donating here.If you'd like to join our discord server, you can do so here. Find us on Instagram at @queensoffantasypod. Please also consider checking out our sister podcast, The Book Jar Pod. If you'd like to find a specific Queen online, please see:Alix: Personal Instagram | StoryGraphTaylor: Personal Instagram | StoryGraphMarissa: Personal Instagram | The Book Jar Pod | StoryGraph | Crowned HeathensBackground music via https://www.FesliyanStuTimestamps00:00 The Wheel of Time Turns...0:55 Intro1:20 Post-Reading Emotions7:14 Start of In-Depth Analysis22:06 Whatever THAT Means49:59 Toronto City Lore1:04:28 Brando-Sando Writing 1011:39:39 The Non-Choice Choice1:57:42 Lanfear's "Death"2:27:04 You Tell the Father!2:42:44 That's It. That's All.2:45:30 Book Reviews3:01:28 Game: WoT Awards By The QoF Pod3:48:35 Character Rankings4:07:22 Outro & Socials4:09:53 Bloopers

The Last Battle has finally come! ⚔️ In a chapter containing 200+ pages, the Queens finally get to read the infamous chapter in Wheel of Time Lore. All three Queens rail against Gawyn's terrible decision-making, while Queen Marissa sits in suspense over her second favourite character. Queen Tay watches each character death with excitement, until one character takes it too far. And Queen Alix starts to sigh in relief, as the end of her secret-keeping journey is fast approaching. Expect blood, sweat, and maybe even a few tears in this penultimate close reading of the Wheel of Time where your favourite Queens read one chapter: Chapter 37 (The Last Battle) of Book Fourteen of The Wheel of Time, A Memory of Light by Robert Jordan and Brandon Sanderson.The Queens finish this extra-long episode with two returning guests: Matt Detto and Matt Sacco (call him Sacco). We revisit a fan favourite game, "Are You Matt Enough?" and quiz our expert Matts on the adventures of Matrim Cauthon. Beforehand, Queens Tay and Marissa discuss their character rankings. And Queen Al gives her final homework reading assignment: finish the Wheel of Time series.Buckle up, fellow adventurers. This one is a long ride!Content Warnings:Please take care of yourself. We talk about the following in this podcast: StrangulationDomestic AbuseRapeSexual AssaultConfinementTorturePhysical AbuseEmotional AbuseGore & ViolenceMisogynySexismDomestic AbuseDeathDisordered EatingFatphobiaExpect spoilers for the first twelve novels in the series, including the prequel: A Memory of Light, Towers of Midnight, The Gathering Storm, Knife of Dreams, New Spring, Crossroads of Twilight, Winter's Heart, The Path of Daggers, A Crown of Swords, Lord of Chaos, The Fires of Heaven, The Shadow Rising, The Dragon Reborn, The Great Hunt, and The Eye of the World.For those reading along with us, our next episode will come out on December 29, 2024, and will cover Chapters 38 to the end of the novel, A Memory of Light, the fourteenth instalment in Robert Jordan's The Wheel of Time series, co-authored by Brandon Sanderson.You can support our project by donating here.If you'd like to join our discord server, you can do so here. Find us on Instagram at @queensoffantasypod. Please also consider checking out our sister podcast, The Book Jar Pod. If you'd like to find a specific Queen online, please see:Alix: Personal Instagram | StoryGraphTaylor: Personal Instagram | StoryGraphMarissa: Personal Instagram | The Book Jar Pod | StoryGraph | Crowned HeathensBackground music via https://www.FesliyanStuTimestamps00:00 The Wheel of Time Turns...00:54 Intro2:46 The Last Battle Reading Stats8:33 Short Summary46:57 And You Love It1:23:01 I'mma Take A Nap1:55:05 Galad: A Femininomenon2:16:49 I'll Make A Fool Out Of You2:40:56 Time For My Musical Number2:53:33 And YOU Get A Heron-Marked Blade3:09:29 Demandred VS Damodred3:44:37 Smart, Good, Beautiful, Fantastic Horses3:55:19 CW: Rape, SA, Body Horror, Gore, Violence4:18:33 The King of Malkier Or Our Hearts?4:24:55 Your Homework: Finish the Series4:29:17 Character Rankings4:50:55 Game: Are You (Still) Mat(t) Enough?5:58:51 Outro & Socials6:01:47 Bloopers

The Last Battle is rapidly approaching, and our Queens are here for the build-up. As they barrel towards a battle to end them all, the Queens become increasingly concerned about the constantly shortening length of Nynaeve's hair. They debate whether or not they can take the Dark One seriously and Queen Tay wishes a different verb was used to describe a specific scene with Rand and the Dark One. Perrin continues to irk them all and the Queens beg Mat to be better than his wife. And, of course, Queens Marissa and Tay finally find Demandred -- and they are not particularly pleased. Mistakes are made, battle plans are changed, and the Trollocs head towards the Fields of Merrilor. So, don't miss out as your Queens discuss Chapter 22 to the end of Chapter 36 of Book Fourteen of The Wheel of Time, A Memory of Light by Robert Jordan and Brandon Sanderson.The Queens finish this episode with a game called, "Sun, Moon, Rising: Character Edition." The Queens decide each other's Zodiac Signs, but if the Zodiac Signs were Randland characters. We follow up this game with the usual character rankings by Queens Marissa and Tay. And Queen Al gives her the easiest homework yet: reading one chapter.Content Warnings:Please take care of yourself. We talk about the following in this podcast: StrangulationDomestic AbuseRapeSexual AssaultConfinementTorturePhysical AbuseEmotional AbuseGore & ViolenceMisogynySexismDomestic AbuseDeathDisordered EatingFatphobiaExpect spoilers for the first twelve novels in the series, including the prequel: A Memory of Light, Towers of Midnight, The Gathering Storm, Knife of Dreams, New Spring, Crossroads of Twilight, Winter's Heart, The Path of Daggers, A Crown of Swords, Lord of Chaos, The Fires of Heaven, The Shadow Rising, The Dragon Reborn, The Great Hunt, and The Eye of the World.For those reading along with us, our next episode will come out on December 22, 2024, and will cover Chapter 37, The Last Battle, of A Memory of Light, the fourteenth instalment in Robert Jordan's The Wheel of Time series, co-authored by Brandon Sanderson.You can support our project by donating here.If you'd like to join our discord server, you can do so here. Find us on Instagram at @queensoffantasypod. Please also consider checking out our sister podcast, The Book Jar Pod. If you'd like to find a specific Queen online, please see:Alix: Personal Instagram | StoryGraphTaylor: Personal Instagram | StoryGraphMarissa: Personal Instagram | The Book Jar Pod | StoryGraph | Crowned HeathensBackground music via https://www.FesliyanStuTimestamps00:00 The Wheel of Time Turns...0:53 Intro04:34 Short Summary6:49 Start of In-Depth Analysis28:06 What Are the Rules?31:47 CW: Sexual Assault, Rape37:44 Nynaeve's Hair1:03:47 Guard or Bard1:24:47 Min, Meet Tuon!2:01:52 CW: Suicide, Suicidal Thoughts/Ideation2:05:25 The Ituralde Fan Club2:36:54 The Dark One Is A Cat3:06:11 Next CHAPTER to Read3:10:51 Game: Sun, Moon, Rising Characters3:36:59 Character Rankings3:54:10 Outro & Socials

The Queens are rapidly approaching the end of The Wheel of Time – and, in this section, we can see the end barrelling at us. All three Queens aim their pitchforks at Gawyn, who is acting particularly silly in this segment. Queen Al attempts to hold her spoilers for the rest of the series, while Queen Tay tries to understand why our army generals are suddenly making mistakes. Queen Marissa, in turn, is scared and alone, checking under every bed and in every closet for where Demandred could possibly be hiding. Armies are moved, Aes Sedai are attacked, and the Last Battle looms ever closer as your Queens discuss Chapter 9 to the end of Chapter 21 of Book Fourteen of The Wheel of Time, A Memory of Light by Robert Jordan and Brandon Sanderson.The Queens finish this episode with a game called, "DND Character Sheets." In this game, we create character sheets for all the most important characters in the series – and we certainly don't forget Rand in this process. We follow up this game with the usual character rankings by Queens Marissa and Tay.Content Warnings:Please take care of yourself. We talk about the following in this podcast: StrangulationDomestic AbuseRapeSexual AssaultConfinementTorturePhysical AbuseEmotional AbuseGore & ViolenceMisogynySexismDomestic AbuseDeathDisordered EatingFatphobiaExpect spoilers for the first twelve novels in the series, including the prequel: A Memory of Light, Towers of Midnight, The Gathering Storm, Knife of Dreams, New Spring, Crossroads of Twilight, Winter's Heart, The Path of Daggers, A Crown of Swords, Lord of Chaos, The Fires of Heaven, The Shadow Rising, The Dragon Reborn, The Great Hunt, and The Eye of the World.For those reading along with us, our next episode will come out on December 15, 2024, and will cover chapter 22 to the end of chapter 36, A Memory of Light, the fourteenth instalment in Robert Jordan's The Wheel of Time series, co-authored by Brandon Sanderson.You can support our project by donating here.If you'd like to join our discord server, you can do so here. Find us on Instagram at @queensoffantasypod. Please also consider checking out our sister podcast, The Book Jar Pod. If you'd like to find a specific Queen online, please see:Alix: Personal Instagram | StoryGraphTaylor: Personal Instagram | StoryGraphMarissa: Personal Instagram | The Book Jar Pod | StoryGraph | Crowned HeathensBackground music via https://www.FesliyanStuTimestamps00:00 The Wheel of Time Turns...0:57 Intro5:23 Start of In-Depth Analysis7:06 And You Get A War-Time Wedding!52:54 Play Video Games, Children1:13:44 The King of Free Will1:27:30 Teacher Marissa1:45:11 A Terrible Treaty2:12:43 Scared and Lost and Alone2:38:19 Pevara: Not Like Other Aes Sedai2:47:26 Next Section to Read2:48:18 Game: DnD Character Sheets3:22:40 Character Rankings3:37:04 Outro & Socials3:39:09 Bloopers

For the last time, the Queens begin a new Wheel of Time book. In this beginning of the end, the Queens rage over theories that should have been right, decide they don't love the legendary shower and might end up defending some female Forsaken. Queens Al and Marissa give us a biology lesson on twins, and Queen Tay cries over Caemlyn's horses and brings out her map. Prophecies are unpacked while Queen Al tries to ignore her co-hosts in the name of spoiler safety. So, gather your armies and meet the Queens to discuss the Prologue to the end of Chapter 8 of Book Fourteen of The Wheel of Time, A Memory of Light by Robert Jordan and Brandon Sanderson.The Queens finish off this episode with a game of Who Would Do What Chore? where we contemplate which household tasks our favourite characters would take on. We follow up this game with the usual character rankings by Queens Marissa and Tay.Content Warnings:Please take care of yourself. We talk about the following in this podcast: StrangulationDomestic AbuseRapeSexual AssaultConfinementTorturePhysical AbuseEmotional AbuseGore & ViolenceMisogynySexismDomestic AbuseDeathDisordered EatingFatphobiaExpect spoilers for the first twelve novels in the series, including the prequel: A Memory of Light, Towers of Midnight, The Gathering Storm, Knife of Dreams, New Spring, Crossroads of Twilight, Winter's Heart, The Path of Daggers, A Crown of Swords, Lord of Chaos, The Fires of Heaven, The Shadow Rising, The Dragon Reborn, The Great Hunt, and The Eye of the World.For those reading along with us, our next episode will come out on December 8, 2024, and will cover chapter 9 to the end of chapter 21 , A Memory of Light, the fourteenth instalment in Robert Jordan's The Wheel of Time series, co-authored by Brandon Sanderson.If you'd like to join our discord server, you can do so here. Find us on Instagram at @queensoffantasypod. Please also consider checking out our sister podcast, The Book Jar Pod. If you'd like to find a specific Queen online, please see:Alix: Personal Instagram | StoryGraphTaylor: Personal Instagram | StoryGraphMarissa: Personal Instagram | The Book Jar Pod | StoryGraph | Crowned HeathensYou can support our project by donating here.Background music via https://www.FesliyanStuTimestamps00:00 The Wheel of Time Turns..00:55 Intro03:54 Taimandred Mini Rant07:05 Short Summary07:29 Start of In-Depth Analysis37:42 Taimandred01:18:04 Prophecy Dissection 01:28:25 Content Warning : SA01:42:16 End of Content Warning01:54:33 A Conversation on Bonding02:36:56 Tay & Her Map03:13:38 Game of Thrones Spoiler03:30:52 Next Chapters03:32:03 Game Time : Who Would Do The Chore?03:51:55 Character Rankings04:02:11 Outro & Socials04:05:05 Bloopers

The penultimate book is officially done, and your Queens are feeling a type of way about it. As Queens Marissa and Tay delve into their newest theories, Queen Al bites her tongue about all the things she wishes she could spoil. Queen Tay wonders at length about some of the newest enemies and monsters we come across, while Queen Marissa basks in the glory of always being right about romances. Expect to read about the hottest one-eyed fool we ever did see, the wicked brilliance of a Queen who is not at all wickedly brilliant, the irritation of Marissa at Egwene and Gawyn, and a deep look into a prophecy that we all know Alix has never read. In other words, listen in on the Queens as they discuss Chapter 48 to the end of Book Thirteen of The Wheel of Time, Towers of Midnight by Robert Jordan and Brandon Sanderson.This episode ends with a fun game we're calling: What Food Are They Bringing? Expect to leave hungry for honey buns and an overcooked casserole. Marissa and Tay share their reviews of the penultimate book in the series, and they end the whole episode by ranking their favourite characters. And we can tell you that we do have a new reigning king or queen topping out this episode's list.This Episode Contains Spoilers for the Throne of Glass Series Content Warnings:Please take care of yourself. We talk about the following in this podcast: Sexual Content ReferencesDomestic AbuseRapeSexual AssaultConfinementTorturePhysical AbuseEmotional AbuseGore & ViolenceMisogynySexismDomestic AbuseDeathDisordered EatingFatphobiaExpect spoilers for the first fourteen novels in the series, including the prequel: Towers of Midnight, The Gathering Storm, Knife of Dreams, New Spring, Crossroads of Twilight, Winter's Heart, The Path of Daggers, A Crown of Swords, Lord of Chaos, The Fires of Heaven, The Shadow Rising, The Dragon Reborn, The Great Hunt, and The Eye of the World.For those reading along with us, our next episode will come out on December 1, 2024, and will cover the prologue to the end of chapter 8 of A Memory of Light, the fourteenth instalment in Robert Jordan's The Wheel of Time series, co-authored by Brandon Sanderson.If you'd like to join our discord server, you can do so here. Find us on Instagram at @queensoffantasypod. Please also consider checking out our sister podcast, The Book Jar Pod. If you'd like to find a specific Queen online, please see:Alix: Personal Instagram | StoryGraphTaylor: Personal Instagram | StoryGraphMarissa: Personal Instagram | The Book Jar Pod | StoryGraph | Crowned HeathensYou can support our project by donating here.Background music via https://www.FesliyanStuTimestamps00:00 The Wheel of Time Turns...00:51 Intro2:20 Short Summary4:02 Start of In-Depth Analysis4:15 CW: Death of a Baby11:07 Aiel Future Theories32:28 CW: Suicide43:59 To Turn the Other Cheek1:24:24 Spidey Senses for Romance2:00:33 We Hardly Knew Ye, Jain2:26:48 Only Powerless Women Get Married2:41:16 CW: Spoiler for Throne of Glass Series2:54:32 CW: Sexual Assault, Rape3:01:04 We've Been Here Before3:20:00 You Know I Didn't Read That3:31:30 Final Theories3:37:51 Next Section to Read3:40:22 Book Reviews!3:57:45 Game: What Food Are They Bringing?4:13:13 Character Rankings!4:31:41 Outro & Socials4:35:06 Bloopers

Are you ready for all the action? Your Queens of Fantasy are back, and they're diving into part three of book 13. Queens Marissa and Tay argue over exactly how much dislike of Gawyn is appropriate, Queen Alix bites her tongue while trying not to accidentally spoil the ending that we're so close to, and each of the Queens is baffled by what counts as a proposal in Randland. Expect to read about one man's fight to stay alive, another man's dream of a beautiful woman, and Suian... who happened to have some very good soup. In other words, listen in as the Queens discuss Chapter 31 to the end of Chapter 47 of Book Thirteen of The Wheel of Time, Towers of Midnight by Robert Jordan and Brandon Sanderson.This episode ends with a game we're calling Name That Playlist. We've got the emo hits, Lan's smexy time songs, Mat's lucky station, and even a few callouts to Mr. Dark One. We end with Tay and Marissa ranking the current list of characters and talking over who performed and who truly did not. Content Warnings:Please take care of yourself. We talk about the following in this podcast: Sexual Content ReferencesDomestic AbuseRapeSexual AssaultConfinementTorturePhysical AbuseEmotional AbuseGore & ViolenceMisogynySexismDomestic AbuseDeathDisordered EatingFatphobiaExpect spoilers for the first fourteen novels in the series, including the prequel: Towers of Midnight, The Gathering Storm, Knife of Dreams, New Spring, Crossroads of Twilight, Winter's Heart, The Path of Daggers, A Crown of Swords, Lord of Chaos, The Fires of Heaven, The Shadow Rising, The Dragon Reborn, The Great Hunt, and The Eye of the World.For those reading along with us, our next episode will come out on November 21, 2024, and will cover chapter 48 to the end of Towers of Midnight, the thirteenth instalment in Robert Jordan's The Wheel of Time series, co-authored by Brandon Sanderson.If you'd like to join our discord server, you can do so here. Find us on Instagram at @queensoffantasypod. Please also consider checking out our sister podcast, The Book Jar Pod. If you'd like to find a specific Queen online, please see:Alix: Personal Instagram | StoryGraphTaylor: Personal Instagram | StoryGraphMarissa: Personal Instagram | The Book Jar Pod | StoryGraph | Crowned HeathensYou can support our project by donating here.Background music via https://www.FesliyanStuTimestamps00:00 The Wheel of Time Turns...0:57 Intro2:39 Short Summary4:03 Start of In-Depth Analysis12:22 Someone Help This Poor Man!26:44 Good Soup1:04:42 The Best Place For A Dreamspike1:38:48 Why Are YOU Here?1:58:21 The Sword Fighting Skill Rankings2:25:29 Questioning the Future2:42:26 What Is On The Menu3:05:53 The Worst Proposal... So Far3:34:01 Marissa Turns Rebel3:51:45 Next Chapters to Read3:51:57 Game: Name That Playlist!4:16:54 Character Rankings!4:30:49 Outro & Socials4:33:01 Bloopers

The Queens are at it again, this time reading part 2 of book 13. Queens Marissa and Tay argue over exactly how bad Gawyn is. Queen Al manages to hold her tongue, even as the other two get closer and closer to the end. Expect new Aes Sedai tests, old rivalries, a growing disdain for a certain Queen who cannot be stopped, a lingering question of where their goofy rogue went off to, and a budding romance that no one wants to read about. In other words, listen in as the Queens discuss the Prologue to the end of Chapter 15 of Book Thirteen of The Wheel of Time, Towers of Midnight by Robert Jordan and Brandon Sanderson.This episode ends with a game of Travel Itineraries, in which the Queens suggest where your next Randland vacation could take place. Then Tay and Marissa slot those characters into their ranking lists, and the newest character to scrape the bottom of the list might even surprise you.Content Warnings:Please take care of yourself. We talk about the following in this podcast: StrangulationDomestic AbuseRapeSexual AssaultConfinementTorturePhysical AbuseEmotional AbuseGore & ViolenceMisogynySexismDomestic AbuseDeathDisordered EatingFatphobiaExpect spoilers for the first fourteen novels in the series, including the prequel: Towers of Midnight, The Gathering Storm, Knife of Dreams, New Spring, Crossroads of Twilight, Winter's Heart, The Path of Daggers, A Crown of Swords, Lord of Chaos, The Fires of Heaven, The Shadow Rising, The Dragon Reborn, The Great Hunt, and The Eye of the World.For those reading along with us, our next episode will come out on November 15, 2024, and will cover chapter 31 to the end of chapter 47, Towers of Midnight, the thirteenth instalment in Robert Jordan's The Wheel of Time series, co-authored by Brandon Sanderson.If you'd like to join our discord server, you can do so here. Find us on Instagram at @queensoffantasypod. Please also consider checking out our sister podcast, The Book Jar Pod. If you'd like to find a specific Queen online, please see:Alix: Personal Instagram | StoryGraphTaylor: Personal Instagram | StoryGraphMarissa: Personal Instagram | The Book Jar Pod | StoryGraph | Crowned HeathensYou can support our project by donating here.Background music via https://www.FesliyanStuTimestamps00:00 The Wheel of Time Turns...00:55 Intro2:39 Short Summary3:43 Perrin Happened A Lot23:08 Unwed & Dangerous57:17 Mat: Where Are You?1:05:27 I Will Still Be Me1:28:17 CW: Rape, Sexual Assault1:44:08 End of CW: Rape, Sexual Assault1:44:17 When the Pattern Calls You Stupid2:12:16 Elayne Is So Incredibly Smart2:20:10 CW: Rape, Sexual Assault2:46:26 That's Not How Probability Works3:21:34 And Back to Faile & Perrin. Again.3:39:05 Next Section to Read!3:39:31 Game: Travel Itineraries4:04:16 Character Rankings4:25:11 Outro & Socials4:27:14 Bloopers

Twelve and a prequel down, two to go! The Queens embark on the thirteenth book of the Wheel of Time series, Towers of Midnight. The Queens argue about apples and excerpts from "The Dragon Reborn", Queen Tay insists that two particular characters should not be together while Queen Marissa insists that they will be, resulting in another bet for coffee and Queen Al zips her lips to keep spoilers contained. Listen in as the Queens discuss the Prologue to the end of Chapter 15 of Book Thirteen of The Wheel of Time, Towers of Midnight by Robert Jordan and Brandon Sanderson.This episode ends with a game of The Type where the Queens question which Wheel of Time characters would be the type to do certain mundane things. Then Tay and Marissa slot those characters into their ranking lists, seeing who takes the top and who sinks to the bottom.Content Warnings:Please take care of yourself. We talk about the following in this podcast: StrangulationDomestic AbuseRapeSexual AssaultConfinementTorturePhysical AbuseEmotional AbuseGore & ViolenceMisogynySexismDomestic AbuseDeathDisordered EatingFatphobiaExpect spoilers for the first twelve novels in the series, including the prequel: Towers of Midnight, The Gathering Storm, Knife of Dreams, New Spring, Crossroads of Twilight, Winter's Heart, The Path of Daggers, A Crown of Swords, Lord of Chaos, The Fires of Heaven, The Shadow Rising, The Dragon Reborn, The Great Hunt, and The Eye of the World.For those reading along with us, our next episode will come out on November 8, 2024, and will cover chapter 16 to the end of chapter 30 , Towers of Midnight, the thirteenth instalment in Robert Jordan's The Wheel of Time series, co-authored by Brandon Sanderson.If you'd like to join our discord server, you can do so here. Find us on Instagram at @queensoffantasypod. Please also consider checking out our sister podcast, The Book Jar Pod. If you'd like to find a specific Queen online, please see:Alix: Personal Instagram | StoryGraphTaylor: Personal Instagram | StoryGraphMarissa: Personal Instagram | The Book Jar Pod | StoryGraph | Crowned HeathensYou can support our project by donating here.Background music via https://www.FesliyanStuTimestamps00:00 The Wheel of Time Turns... 0:52 Intro2:48 Short Summary3:25 Start of In-Depth Analysis24:39 TW Rape & SA25:43 End of TW44:27 The Apple Debacle 1:29:48 Don't Be Selfish, Bond a Warder2:07:55 Bets are Made 2:59:37 Game Time : The Type 3:20:09 Character Rankings3:27:53 Next Chapters3:28:13 Outro & Socials3:30:13 Bloopers

Thirteen books down, two to go. In this episode of the Queens of Fantasy podcast, the Queens finish off Book Twelve of the Wheel of Time, and they have a lot of thoughts. Marissa rants about Egwene's plot point and whether or not Gareth Bryne is perfect, perfect, perfect! Tay protects Egwene at all costs -- with all her feelings and no thoughts. You can expect yet another debate about balefire, an argument over the two-time Amyrlin Seat, and a few cheeky comments that would make a Green blush! In other words, get ready to read and discuss Chapter 39 to the end of Book Twelve of The Wheel of Time, The Gathering Storm by Robert Jordan and Brandon Sanderson.And, in honour of Halloween, the Queens wrap up this episode with a Halloween Party. Everyone from our main character list is invited, and we're even gonna guess their outfits. Queens Tay and Marissa end the episode by sharing their personal character rankings, as well as their official book reviews.Content Warnings:Please take care of yourself. We talk about the following in this podcast: StrangulationDomestic AbuseRapeSexual AssaultConfinementTorturePhysical AbuseEmotional AbuseGore & ViolenceMisogynySexismDomestic AbuseDeathDisordered EatingFatphobiaExpect spoilers for the first twelve novels in the series, including the prequel: The Gathering Storm, Knife of Dreams, New Spring, Crossroads of Twilight, Winter's Heart, The Path of Daggers, A Crown of Swords, Lord of Chaos, The Fires of Heaven, The Shadow Rising, The Dragon Reborn, The Great Hunt, and The Eye of the World.For those reading along with us, our next episode will come out on November 1, 2024, and will cover the Prologue to the end of the novel, The Gathering Storm, the twelfth instalment in Robert Jordan's The Wheel of Time series, co-authored by Brandon Sanderson.If you'd like to join our discord server, you can do so here. Find us on Instagram at @queensoffantasypod. Please also consider checking out our sister podcast, The Book Jar Pod. If you'd like to find a specific Queen online, please see:Alix: Personal Instagram | StoryGraphTaylor: Personal Instagram | StoryGraphMarissa: Personal Instagram | The Book Jar Pod | StoryGraph | Crowned HeathensYou can support our project by donating here.Background music via https://www.FesliyanStuTimestamps00:00 The Wheel of Time Turns...0:53 Intro10:12 Short Summary27:00 No Time for Nicola52:02 To Rescue or Not to Rescue1:03:21 The Dark One Is A 13-Year-Old Girl1:14:40 You Gotta Let Her Speak1:16:19 Spoiler: Grey's Anatomy1:47:21 Like Math. And Science.2:03:51 And We're Back to Balefire2:13:02 Finally A REAL Amyrlin2:45:29 This Sounds Familiar...3:04:22 Colonization Ad3:20:14 Ep-PLUGE3:25:42 Book Reviews!3:33:20 A Game: Halloween Costumes3:50:02 Character Rankings3:57:47 Next Chapters to Read3:58:29 Outro & Socials4:00:44 Blooper 

In the third part of our The Gathering Storm read, the Queens are stoked about a Nynaeve POV, concerned about Rand, confused by Mat and left on a cliffhanger. Queen Marissa throws out quite a few theories, Queen Tay needs consoling over how she really can't do spicy foods, Queen Alix teaches the other Queens a little something, and Tay and Marissa agree they would have left Hinderstap immediately. Alix promises no more spoilers (that we know of) so hold onto your balefire as the Queens chat about Chapter 28 to the end of Chapter 38, Book Twelve of The Wheel of Time, The Gathering Storm by Robert Jordan and Brandon Sanderson.Hope you're hungry because the Queens wrap up this episode with a game of Fast Food Orders that is sure to get your mouth watering before Tay and Marissa share their personal character rankings.Content Warnings:Please take care of yourself. We talk about the following in this podcast: StrangulationDomestic AbuseRapeSexual AssaultConfinementTorturePhysical AbuseEmotional AbuseGore & ViolenceMisogynySexismDomestic AbuseDeathDisordered EatingFatphobiaExpect spoilers for the first twelve novels in the series, including the prequel: The Gathering Storm, Knife of Dreams, New Spring, Crossroads of Twilight, Winter's Heart, The Path of Daggers, A Crown of Swords, Lord of Chaos, The Fires of Heaven, The Shadow Rising, The Dragon Reborn, The Great Hunt, and The Eye of the World.For those reading along with us, our next episode will come out on October 22, 2024, and will cover Chapter 39 to the end of the novel, The Gathering Storm, the twelfth instalment in Robert Jordan's The Wheel of Time series, co-authored by Brandon Sanderson.If you'd like to join our discord server, you can do so here. Find us on Instagram at @queensoffantasypod. Please also consider checking out our sister podcast, The Book Jar Pod. If you'd like to find a specific Queen online, please see:Alix: Personal Instagram | StoryGraphTaylor: Personal Instagram | StoryGraphMarissa: Personal Instagram | The Book Jar Pod | StoryGraph | Crowned HeathensYou can support our project by donating here.Background music via https://www.FesliyanStuTimestamps00:00 The Wheel of Time Turns...0:56 Intro6:40 Short Summary7:01 Start of In-Depth Analysis 16:22 One of These Queens Would Stay in the Underworld 46:58 It's Too Spicy1:35:15 Did Alix Teach Us Grammar?2:23:38 Dark Rand2:46:49 A Verin Big Surprise 3:00:05 Next Chapters3:02:36 Game Time : Fast Food Orders3:28:09 Character Rankings 3:38:25 Outro & Socials 3:40:33 Bloopers 

Get ready for action! The Queens take on part two of Book 12, The Gathering Storm, in Robert Jordan (and Brandon Sanderson's) series, The Wheel of Time. We have betrayals, we have tedious tasks, we have punishments, and we have a wolf man not missing his wife. The Queens discuss Goldilocks and the Three Inns, Mat's misogynistic monologue, and Min's worst nightmare, all while contemplating a new Wheel of Time world where the relationships are stronger and healthier. From escaped Forsaken to broken oaths, there's a little bit of everything in this one. So, come join your favourite Queens as they read Chapter 13 to the end of Chapter 27 Book Twelve of The Wheel of Time, The Gathering Storm by Robert Jordan and Brandon Sanderson.Queens Marissa and Tay finish off this episode off with a warning about a cliffhanger, as well as a good old game of "What's the Vibe?" After, our two reading Queens rank their favourite characters, while Queen Al tries to guess their positions.Content Warnings:Please take care of yourself. We talk about the following in this podcast: StrangulationDomestic AbuseRapeSexual AssaultConfinementTorturePhysical AbuseEmotional AbuseGore & ViolenceMisogynySexismDomestic AbuseDeathDisordered EatingFatphobiaExpect spoilers for the first twelve novels in the series, including the prequel: The Gathering Storm, Knife of Dreams, New Spring, Crossroads of Twilight, Winter's Heart, The Path of Daggers, A Crown of Swords, Lord of Chaos, The Fires of Heaven, The Shadow Rising, The Dragon Reborn, The Great Hunt, and The Eye of the World.For those reading along with us, our next episode will come out on October 15, 2024, and will cover Chapter 27 to the end of Chapter 38 of The Gathering Storm, the twelfth instalment in Robert Jordan's The Wheel of Time series, co-authored by Brandon Sanderson.If you'd like to join our discord server, you can do so here. Find us on Instagram at @queensoffantasypod. Please also consider checking out our sister podcast, The Book Jar Pod. If you'd like to find a specific Queen online, please see:Alix: Personal Instagram | StoryGraphTaylor: Personal Instagram | StoryGraphMarissa: Personal Instagram | The Book Jar Pod | StoryGraph | Crowned HeathensYou can support our project by donating here.Background music via https://www.FesliyanStuTimestamps00:00 The Wheel of Time Turns...0:56 Intro1:57 Short Summary18:58 The Theory No One Remembered31:42 Egwene Lovers UNITE52:21 All You Need Is Humiliation1:20:29 Pure Poetry, Lord Mat1:46:46 Things Are Bad2:03:07 His Crime? Blonde Hair.2:22:53 You Accept the Punishment You Think You Deserve2:38:11 The Goldilocks Inn Theory2:52:06 End of In-Depth Analysis2:53:08 Game Time: What's the Vibe?3:16:51 Character Rankings3:32:53 Next Section to Read3:35:34 Socials & Outro 3:38:29  Bloopers

Welcome to the beginning of the end! We're officially in the last three books of the series -- and we're excited, we're nervous, and we're going through it together! The Queens bring out the swords in this one, taking aim at bad character decisions and, in turn, each other as they defend their favourites until the end. Queen Marissa fights off the other two Queens at once, Queen Alix reveals a spoiler she let slip in the last recording session, and Queen Tay hates some new theories that got shared. Together, we dive into Perrin's tumultuous marriage, why powerless women are the only ones who get happy endings, and whether or not the Dark One deserves to find his perfect hobby. In other words, join along as we read the Prologue to the end of Chapter 12 Book Thirteen of The Wheel of Time, The Gathering Storm by Robert Jordan and Brandon Sanderson.Your fave royalty finishes off the podcast with a game of Would You Rather, followed by the most tense character rankings we've ever had. Content Warnings:Please take care of yourself. We talk about the following in this podcast: SuicideSuicide AttemptRapeSexual AssaultConfinementTorturePhysical AbuseEmotional AbuseGore & ViolenceMisogynySexismDomestic AbuseDeathDisordered EatingFatphobiaExpect spoilers for the first eleven novels in the series, including the prequel: The Gathering Storm, Knife of Dreams, New Spring, Crossroads of Twilight, Winter's Heart, The Path of Daggers, A Crown of Swords, Lord of Chaos, The Fires of Heaven, The Shadow Rising, The Dragon Reborn, The Great Hunt, and The Eye of the World.For those reading along with us, our next episode will come out on October 11, 2024, and will cover Chapter 13 to the end of Chapter 27 of The Gathering Storm, the thirteenth instalment in Robert Jordan's The Wheel of Time series, co-authored by Brandon Sanderson.If you'd like to join our discord server, you can do so here. Find us on Instagram at @queensoffantasypod. Please also consider checking out our sister podcast, The Book Jar Pod. If you'd like to find a specific Queen online, please see:Alix: Personal Instagram | StoryGraphTaylor: Personal Instagram | StoryGraphMarissa: Personal Instagram | The Book Jar Pod | StoryGraph | Crowned HeathensYou can support our project by donating here.Background music via https://www.FesliyanStuTimestamps00:00 The Wheel of Time Turns...0:57 Intro4:47 Short Summary11:15 Start of In-Depth Analysis18:41 Speaking of Not-The-Forward37:11 Everyone Disliked That Theory47:35 The Dark One Has Hobbies Too1:11:17 Torture Barbie1:29:16 Dia-gonal? Dia-gon? DIE-GION!1:40:58 Powerless Women1:58:09 Women Are Like... Toy Horses2:27:34 Queen VS. Queens2:43:43 Game Time: Would You Rather3:10:58 Character Rankings3:22:22 Next Section to Read3:24:32 Socials & Outro 3:26:32 Blooper

It's a trap! And another trap! Everyone gets a trap! Our characters walk into, spring and set up traps all around. The Queens question where exactly the path of daggers is, should you tell your husband who he's just killed and why someone is tasting Elayne's pee. Queen Marissa explains what an auger is, Queen Tay gets a lesson on the circle of life, and Queen Al is doing her very best to keep the spoilers at bay. Line up at the gateway and prepare for Chapter 27 to the end of Book Eleven of The Wheel of Time, Knife of Dreams by Robert Jordan.Since we've completed this book, Tay and Marissa share their book reviews before we get into a game of The Last, and finish off with fresh character rankings.Content Warnings:Please take care of yourself. We talk about the following in this podcast: SuicideSuicide AttemptRapeSexual AssaultConfinementTorturePhysical AbuseEmotional AbuseGore & ViolenceMisogynySexismDomestic AbuseDeathDisordered EatingFatphobiaExpect spoilers for the first eleven novels in the series, including the prequel: Knife of Dreams, New Spring, Crossroads of Twilight, Winter's Heart, The Path of Daggers, A Crown of Swords, Lord of Chaos, The Fires of Heaven, The Shadow Rising, The Dragon Reborn, The Great Hunt, and The Eye of the World.For those reading along with us, our next episode will come out on October 1, 2024, and will cover the prologue to the end of chapter 12 of A Gathering Storm, the twelfth instalment in Robert Jordan's The Wheel of Time series, co-authored by Brandon Sanderson.If you'd like to join our discord server, you can do so here. Find us on Instagram at @queensoffantasypod. Please also consider checking out our sister podcast, The Book Jar Pod. If you'd like to find a specific Queen online, please see:Alix: Personal Instagram | StoryGraphTaylor: Personal Instagram | StoryGraphMarissa: Personal Instagram | The Book Jar Pod | StoryGraph | Crowned HeathensYou can support our project by donating here.Background music via https://www.FesliyanStuTimestamps00:00 The Wheel of Time Turns...0:54 Intro3:25 Short Summary8:21 Start of In-Depth Analysis41:57 Do You Tell Your Husband?1:15:11 RIP Arrow1:29:30 A Doctors Appointment 2:03:35 End of In-Depth Analysis2:05:42 IRL Timeline Clarity 2:08:28 Book Reviews2:24:41 Next Chapters2:27:38 Game Time : The Last2:53:28 Character Rankings3:03:31 Socials & Outro 3:05:19 Bloopers

It's a dragon, it's a twin in disguise, it's a new low for Perrin. It's the next episode of the Queens of Fantasy podcast. In this one, the Queens discuss whether or not you can touch an ear in public while also wondering whether Perrin or Elayne considered committing the bigger war crime. Queen Tay falls head over heels, yet again, for Mr. Loial and Queen Marissa shakes with rage as Rand recognizes creatures with wings as everything but dragons. Queen Alix sits on the sidelines and tries not to spoil anything as the Queens discuss theories, plot holes, and guilty pleasures. In other words, get ready to pay fealty as your favourite Queens discuss and analyze Chapter 13 to the end of Chapter 26 of Book Eleven of The Wheel of Time, Knife of Dreams by Robert Jordan.In the end, the Queens play a game guessing the characters' guilty pleasures. Queens Tay and Marissa finish the podcast by updating their character rankings.Content Warnings:Please take care of yourself. We talk about the following in this podcast: SuicideSuicide AttemptRapeSexual AssaultConfinementTorturePhysical AbuseEmotional AbuseGore & ViolenceMisogynySexismDomestic AbuseDeathDisordered EatingFatphobiaExpect spoilers for the first eleven novels in the series, including the prequel: Knife of Dreams, New Spring, Crossroads of Twilight, Winter's Heart, The Path of Daggers, A Crown of Swords, Lord of Chaos, The Fires of Heaven, The Shadow Rising, The Dragon Reborn, The Great Hunt, and The Eye of the World.For those reading along with us, our next episode will come out on September 21, 2024, and will cover chapter 27 to the end of Knife of Dreams, the eleventh instalment in Robert Jordan's The Wheel of Time series.If you'd like to join our discord server, you can do so here. Find us on Instagram at @queensoffantasypod. Please also consider checking out our sister podcast, The Book Jar Pod. If you'd like to find a specific Queen online, please see:Alix: Personal Instagram | StoryGraphTaylor: Personal Instagram | StoryGraphMarissa: Personal Instagram | The Book Jar Pod | StoryGraph | Crowned HeathensBackground music via https://www.FesliyanStuTimestamps00:00 The Wheel of Time Turns...00:57 Intro1:57 Short Summary3:20 Start of In-Depth Analysis3:25 The Bestest Queen Ever29:04 Adeleas In The Parent Trap40:25 The Loial-est Marriage48:09 My Truck Is Louder Than Yours1:00:16 Will He Ride Alone?1:14:28 IT'S A FREAKING DRAGON1:33:37 Remember Eben!1:57:03 It's Not A Phase2:18:40 CW: Suicide, Suicide Attempt2:21:28 End of CW: Suicide, Suicide Attempt2:21:31 So... Perrin Sucks2:35:56 Next Section to Read2:36:12 Game Time: Guilty Pleasures2:51:48 Character Rankings3:08:01 Outro & Socials3:10:38 Bloopers

In this episode of the Queens of Fantasy podcast, the Queens ask the important questions such as: is it a zebra? Who is that man on the 90's edition cover? And how hard is it to get some service around here? Queen Tay is nauseated over a potential romance, Queen Marissa has strong feelings over dragons, Queen Al holds her tongue against the temptation of spoilers and we figure out who is doing what at the rodeo. Get ready to bite a horses' ear as the Queens discuss the Prologue to the end of Chapter 12 of Book Eleven of The Wheel of Time, Knife of Dreams by Robert Jordan.The Queens play a game in which the book characters play a round of Never Have I Ever before Marissa and Tay share their latest character rankings.Content Warnings:Please take care of yourself. We talk about the following in this podcast: RapeSexual AssaultConfinementTorturePhysical AbuseEmotional AbuseGore & ViolenceMisogynySexismDomestic AbuseDeathDisordered EatingFatphobiaExpect spoilers for the first eleven novels in the series, including the prequel: Knife of Dreams, New Spring, Crossroads of Twilight, Winter's Heart, The Path of Daggers, A Crown of Swords, Lord of Chaos, The Fires of Heaven, The Shadow Rising, The Dragon Reborn, The Great Hunt, and The Eye of the World.For those reading along with us, our next episode will come out on September 11, 2024, and will cover chapter 13 to the end of chapter 26, Kinfe of Dreams, the eleventh instalment in Robert Jordan's The Wheel of Time series.If you'd like to join our discord server, you can do so here. Find us on Instagram at @queensoffantasypod. Please also consider checking out our sister podcast, The Book Jar Pod. If you'd like to find a specific Queen online, please see:Alix: Personal Instagram | StoryGraphTaylor: Personal Instagram | StoryGraphMarissa: Personal Instagram | The Book Jar Pod | StoryGraph | Crowned HeathensBackground music via https://www.FesliyanStuTimestamps00:00 The Wheel of Time Turns..00:55 Intro04:52 Is It a Zebra?08:42 Short Summary10:01 Start of In-Depth Analysis 30:34 Oaths & Lifespans37:56 90's Cover 01:13:41 Forsaken Con01:51:47 Trigger Warning: Rape & SA01:59:39 End of Trigger Warning02:10:44 Noal Theories 02:25:25 Rant of Dragons 02:56:21 Not Marissa's First Rodeo03:31:35 Karen Perrin & the Beetleman03:46:15 Game Time : Never Have I Ever04:12:57 Character Rankings04:24:02 Next Chapters04:25:44 Socials & Outro04:28:51 Bloopers

Let's see where this all began! The Queens join Morraine, Siuan, and Lan nearly twenty years before The Eye of the World takes place. Morraine and Siuan are baby Accepted students in the tower, and Lan is fighting the good fight everywhere he can. We follow as our two favourite Sedais learn about the Dragon's birth, gain the shawl, prank anyone and everyone, buy several dresses on unrealistic timelines, and learn to fall out of love (unfortunately). The Queens are distraught to learn Lan's backstory is even more upsetting than they originally thought. Queens Marissa and Tay wonder whether they've missed a clue or six, while Alix practices her Aes Sedai composure as endeavors to remain spoiler-free. In other words, join our Queens as they read the entirety of New Spring, Book 0.5 of The Wheel of Time by Robert Jordan.Queens Tay and Marissa wrap up this trip down memory lane with a full review of the prequel. All the Queens finish it off by playing a game of Yearbook Superlatives.Content Warnings:Please take care of yourself. We talk about the following in this podcast: RapeSexual AssaultHuman TraffickingTorturePhysical AbuseEmotional AbuseGore & ViolenceMisogynySexismDomestic AbuseDeathDisordered EatingFatphobiaExpect spoilers for the first ten novels in the series, including the prequel: New Spring, Crossroads of Twilight, Winter's Heart, The Path of Daggers, A Crown of Swords, Lord of Chaos, The Fires of Heaven, The Shadow Rising, The Dragon Reborn, The Great Hunt, and The Eye of the World.For those reading along with us, our next episode will come out on September 1, 2024, and will cover will cover the prologue to the end of Chapter 12 of Knife of Dreams, the eleventh instalment in Robert Jordan's  The Wheel of Time series.If you'd like to join our discord server, you can do so here. Find us on Instagram at @queensoffantasypod. Please also consider checking out our sister podcast, The Book Jar Pod. If you'd like to find a specific Queen online, please see:Alix: Personal Instagram | StoryGraphTaylor: Personal Instagram | StoryGraphMarissa: Personal Instagram | The Book Jar Pod | StoryGraph | Crowned HeathensBackground music via https://www.FesliyanStuTimestamps00:00 A Cold Wind Gusted0:54 Intro2:55 Short Summary4:44 Start of In-Depth Analysis37:02 You Just Buy Your Clothes, Bro56:09 Siuan Gets the Bi1:07:21 CW: Rape, SA1:08:10 End of CW: Rape, SA1:08:11 Lan's (& Nynaeve's) Ring1:11:42 Wish Siuan Was Here1:23:39 Wait. Women Want Respect?1:40:39 WHY DID YOU BETRAY US?1:53:03 Best Reading Order2:06:56 Book Review2:17:36 Yearbook Superlatives: A Game2:31:09 Mini Character Rankings2:31:38 Next Reading!2:32:24 Outro & Socials

Ten books down, only four (well, five) more to go! The Queens join the characters as they make good, bad, and terrible decisions. Queen Marissa argues that Egwene makes a terrible choice, while both Queens Alix and Tay worry over their favourite Amyrlin Seat. Every wonders why Perrin left a perfectly viable axe to rust in the forest, and the Queens continue their disdain for Tuon -- even when she's almost a decent character. Expect axe swinging, weevil winnowing, cuendillar weaving, and a good amount of skirt smoothing as the Queens debate when to drop big questions in a courtship. Marissa is still very upset about the weather, Tay wonders whether she's reading a ghost story, and Al bites her tongue to prevent herself from revealing all the spoilers. In other words, join our Queens as they read Chapter 16 to the end of Book Ten of The Wheel of Time, Crossroads of Twilight by Robert Jordan.Queens Tay and Marissa wrap up book ten by giving a full and honest ranking of the novel. In the game segment of this episode, the Queens give the Wheel of Time play an old fave: It's Giving. They finish off with their character rankings.Content Warnings:Please take care of yourself. We talk about the following in this podcast: RapeSexual AssaultConfinementTorturePhysical AbuseEmotional AbuseGore & ViolenceMisogynySexismDomestic AbuseDeathDisordered EatingFatphobiaExpect spoilers for the first ten novels in the series: Crossroads of Twilight, Winter's Heart, The Path of Daggers, A Crown of Swords, Lord of Chaos, The Fires of Heaven, The Shadow Rising, The Dragon Reborn, The Great Hunt, and The Eye of the World.For those reading along with us, our next episode will come out on August 21, 2024, and will cover New Spring, the Prequel to Robert Jordan's The Wheel of Time series.If you'd like to join our discord server, you can do so here. Find us on Instagram at @queensoffantasypod. Please also consider checking out our sister podcast, The Book Jar Pod. If you'd like to find a specific Queen online, please see:Alix: Personal Instagram | StoryGraphTaylor: Personal Instagram | StoryGraphMarissa: Personal Instagram | The Book Jar Pod | StoryGraph | Crowned HeathensBackground music via https://www.FesliyanStuTimestamps00:00 The Wheel of Time Turns00:57 Intro05:57 How Many Ships Were They Going to Sink19:53 They're Cousins36:02 A Thousand Novices1:02:59 Egwene, Be More Like Alix1:09:13 CW ED1:17:16 Evil Villain #31:29:28 End of CW: SA Rape1:42:14 The Lost Art of Learning1:50:41 Another Canadian Rant2:10:49 The Most Important Chapters2:16:01 Good Poem?2:31:29 Equal Opportunity2:53:31 Book Reviews3:10:56 Game Time: It's Giving3:29:04 Character Rankings3:48:41 Next Chapters3:49:20 Socials & Outro3:52:01 Bloopers

Welcome to the tenth book of the Wheel of Time series! We check in with all our characters to see what they were up to during the final events of book nine. Characters get dressed, shoot down viable rescue stratagies and attempt to calculate the consequences of their actions. The Queens lament over the romance between characters that are not together and question the political implications of the bank. Marissa is still upset about the weather conditions, Tay sparks a debate on succession and Alix gives us a lesson on praying mantis care. So saddle up and enjoy the Prologue to the end of Chapter 15 of Book Ten of The Wheel of Time, Crossroads of Twilight by Robert Jordan.In the game segment of this episode, the Queens give the Wheel of Time books alternate titles and finish off with a shorter-than-usual list of characters in their character rankings. Content Warnings:Please take care of yourself. We talk about the following in this podcast: RapeSexual AssaultConfinementTorturePhysical AbuseEmotional AbuseGore & ViolenceMisogynySexismDomestic AbuseDeathDisordered EatingFatphobiaExpect spoilers for the first ten novels in the series: Crossroads of Twilight, Winter's Heart, The Path of Daggers, A Crown of Swords, Lord of Chaos, The Fires of Heaven, The Shadow Rising, The Dragon Reborn, The Great Hunt, and The Eye of the World.For those reading along with us, our next episode will come out on August 11, 2024, and will cover chapter 16 to the end of the novel, Crossroads of Twilight, the tenth instalment in Robert Jordan's The Wheel of Time series.If you'd like to join our discord server, you can do so here. Find us on Instagram at @queensoffantasypod. Please also consider checking out our sister podcast, The Book Jar Pod. If you'd like to find a specific Queen online, please see:Alix: Personal Instagram | StoryGraphTaylor: Personal Instagram | StoryGraphMarissa: Personal Instagram | The Book Jar Pod | StoryGraph | Crowned HeathensBackground music via https://www.FesliyanStuTimestamps00:00 The Wheel of Time Turns00:54 Intro06:25 Short Summary06:47 How Many Days in a Week?10:12 Start of In-Depth Analysis18:07 Content Warning: SA27:56 Chapter One!32:46 Content Warning: SA & Pedophilia 54:15 Mantis Lesson55:41 Spoiler Warning: Game of Thrones01:05:35 Bite Bones for Berelain01:18:14 Berelain Who?01:27:35 Emotional Intelligence with Perrin01:32:09 Content Warning: SA01:45:15 Safety & BDSM01:58:26 Spoiler Warning: ACOTAR01:59:22 A Map02:11:17 What is Happening at the Bank?02:17:39 Succession Debate02:24:06 Content Warning: SA02:31:37 Game Time: Alternate Titles02:41:08 Character Rankings02:52:28 Next Chapters02:52:38 Socials & Outro02:54:47 Bloopers

Another book down, only five (six with the prequel) to go! From wells of magic in a magic-free town to genius plans by our main characters being executed every other chapter, Queens Marissa, Tay, and Alix dive right into this novel. Queens Marissa and Tay decide to ride out a theory until it's impossible to hold on to. Queen Alix tries to direct without revealing anything new. And, all together, you can listen to the theories we're proven correct about, the theories we have to say goodbye to, and all those in between. In short, listen – and read – along with your favourite Queens as they take on Chapter 20 to the end of Book Nine of The Wheel of Time, Winter's Heart by Robert Jordan.The Queens do some character alignments for this episode's game, and like always do their character rankings.Content Warnings:Please take care of yourself. We talk about the following in this podcast: RapeSexual AssaultTorturePhysical AbuseEmotional AbuseGore & ViolenceMisogynySexismDomestic AbuseDeathDisordered EatingFatphobiaPregnancyExpect spoilers for novels 1-9 of The Wheel of Time series by Robert Jordan: Winter's Heart, The Path of Daggers, A Crown of Swords, Lord of Chaos, The Fires of Heaven, The Shadow Rising, The Dragon Reborn, The Great Hunt, and The Eye of the World.For those reading along with us, our next episode will come out on August 1, 2024, and will cover the prologue to the end of Chapter 15 of Crossroads of Twilight, the tenth instalment in Robert Jordan's The Wheel of Time series.If you'd like to join our discord server, you can do so here. Find us on Instagram at @queensoffantasypod. Please also consider checking out our sister podcast, The Book Jar Pod. If you'd like to find a specific Queen online, please see:Alix: Personal Instagram | StoryGraphTaylor: Personal Instagram | StoryGraphMarissa: Personal Instagram | The Book Jar Pod | StoryGraph | Crowned HeathensBackground music via https://www.FesliyanStuTimestamps00:00 The Wheel of Time Turns0:58 Intro3:30 Short Summary4:51 Start of In-Depth Analysis15:36 The Most Baddest Grammar29:43 Certainly Not Sapphic42:01 Verin (Side Eye)52:46 Pregnancy Kinda Sucks Though1:07:05 Mat And The Thrusting Port of Ebou Dar1:20:45 An Anatomy Question1:35:42 All the Wells, Wells, Wells1:40:06 Kill the UGLY One?!1:54:42 Where All the Action Is Packed2:24:05 Book Reviews2:33:35 Game Time: Character Coffee Orders2:55:06 Character Rankings2:59:46 Next Reading3:02:30 Socials & Outro

In this episode, some theories are made, others are proved wrong and discussions are had. Queen Marissa has something to say about the accuracies of the weather conditions, Queen Tay wants to know the others favourite flavour of ice cream and Queen Al is just so excited to see all her very favourite characters come together in a single storyline. The Queens are still upset with Perrin, and have an important question; what is up with the cats in the Two Rivers? Find out what happens when the Queens read the Prologue to the end of Chapter 19 of Book Nine of The Wheel of Time, Winter's Heart by Robert Jordan.The Queens do some character alignments for this episode's game, and like always do their character rankings.Content Warnings:Please take care of yourself. We talk about the following in this podcast: RapeSexual AssaultConfinementTorturePhysical AbuseEmotional AbuseGore & ViolenceMisogynySexismDomestic AbuseDeathDisordered EatingFatphobiaExpect spoilers for the first eight novels in the series: Winter's Heart, The Path of Daggers, A Crown of Swords, Lord of Chaos, The Fires of Heaven, The Shadow Rising, The Dragon Reborn, The Great Hunt, and The Eye of the World.For those reading along with us, our next episode will come out on July 15, 2024, and will cover chapter 20 to the end of the novel, Winter's Heart, the ninth instalment in Robert Jordan's The Wheel of Time series.If you'd like to join our discord server, you can do so here. Find us on Instagram at @queensoffantasypod. Please also consider checking out our sister podcast, The Book Jar Pod. If you'd like to find a specific Queen online, please see:Alix: Personal Instagram | StoryGraphTaylor: Personal Instagram | StoryGraphMarissa: Personal Instagram | The Book Jar Pod | StoryGraph | Crowned HeathensBackground music via https://www.FesliyanStuTimestamps00:00 The Wheel of Time Turns0:53 Intro2:10 Short Summary3:49 Start of In-Depth Analysis8:42 Short Summary 2.015:20 The Myth of the Sync22:44 Give Them Shoes28:28 A Rebirthing51:51 NOT book boyfriend material 1:12:41 What Is Up With Two Rivers Cats?1:14:43 Golden Lily1:40:37 Who is this?2:07:33 Babies 2:15:02 Pillow Friends 2:21:13 Favourite Flavour of Ice Cream 2:36:02 Trigger Warning : SA2:52:40 Game Time: Character Alignments3:23:36 Character Rankings3:34:44 Next Chapters3:35:07 Socials & Outro3:37:07 Bloopers

Another book down! The Queens finish Book 8, The Path of Daggers by Robert Jordan, and discover that the slog might be at least a little real. After debating the timeline, the Queens discuss everything from Elayne's judgemental POVs to exactly what fanfiction they want someone to write. Queen Alix rants over the start of her least favourite storyline, Queen Marissa explains why Faile no longer has toes, and Queen Tay throws out several theories that are ahead of their times. From searching for a Forsaken to searching for an action scene, the Queens discuss it all. So, join us as we read Chapters Seventeen to the end of Book Eight of The Wheel of Time, The Path of Daggers by Robert Jordan.The Queens dedicate a new game to their least favourite character: Perrin. Created for Perrin himself, the Queens attempt to describe emotions as smells. The Queens also complete their book reviews for Book Eight and provide the final character rankings for this novel. Content Warnings:Please take care of yourself. We talk about the following in this podcast: RapeSexual AssaultConfinementTorturePhysical AbuseEmotional AbuseGore & ViolenceMisogynySexismDomestic AbuseDeathExpect spoilers for the first eight novels in the series: The Path of Daggers, A Crown of Swords, Lord of Chaos, The Fires of Heaven, The Shadow Rising, The Dragon Reborn, The Great Hunt, and The Eye of the World.For those reading along with us, our next episode will come out on July 1, 2024, and will cover the prologue to the end of chapter 19, Winter's Heart, the ninth instalment in Robert Jordan's The Wheel of Time series.If you'd like to join our discord server, you can do so here. Find us on Instagram at @queensoffantasypod. Please also consider checking out our sister podcast, The Book Jar Pod. If you'd like to find a specific Queen online, please see:Alix: Personal Instagram | StoryGraphTaylor: Personal Instagram | StoryGraphMarissa: Personal Instagram | The Book Jar Pod | StoryGraph | Crowned HeathensBackground music via https://www.FesliyanStuTimestamps00:00 The Wheel of Time Turns1:03 Intro7:02 Short Summary8:43 Start of In-Depth Analysis31:51 The Birds and the Bees54:37 When Even Are We?1:07:15 The True Source Power Magic1:34:24 I Guess We're Fighting?2:08:49 What Happens At the Black Tower2:09:18 CW: Rape, Sexual Assault2:18:08 End of CW: Rape, Sexual Assault2:23:45 The Mand Ship2:34:17 CW: Torture, Sexual Assault2:36:39 End of CW: Torture, Sexual Assault2:52:47 Not Perrin & The Prophet3:06:43 Berelain x Faile3:12:27 Book Reviews3:22:02 Next Chapters to Read3:23:34 Game Time: What That Smell?3:47:08 Character Rankings3:54:17 Outro & Socials3:56:40 Bloopers

The Queens officially begin the slog, but with the power of friendship they are sure to make it through. From screaming to get through the Gateway, to screaming not to kiss her there, the Queens have a lot to talk about despite a slow moving plot. Queen Tay pulls out her map to make a theory, Queen Al tries to figure out what Alliandre did with her arms and begs for more colours, and Queen Marissa wants a dragon called a dragon, a romance called a romance and shares a little gamer lore. So hop through the Gateway and join us as we read the Prologue to the end of Chapter 16 of Book Eight of The Wheel of Time, The Path of Daggers by Robert Jordan.The Queens play a round of What's the Vibe?, then as always Tay and Marissa put the characters in their place as they update their character rankings, with some last minute rearranges Content Warnings:Please take care of yourself. We talk about the following in this podcast: RapeSexual AssaultConfinementTorturePhysical AbuseEmotional AbuseGore & ViolenceMisogynySexismDomestic AbuseDeathDisordered EatingFatphobiaExpect spoilers for the first eight novels in the series: The Path of Daggers, A Crown of Swords, Lord of Chaos, The Fires of Heaven, The Shadow Rising, The Dragon Reborn, The Great Hunt, and The Eye of the World.For those reading along with us, our next episode will come out on June 21, 2024, and will cover chapter 17 to the end of the novel, The Path of Daggers, the eighth instalment in Robert Jordan's The Wheel of Time series.If you'd like to join our discord server, you can do so here. Find us on Instagram at @queensoffantasypod. Please also consider checking out our sister podcast, The Book Jar Pod. If you'd like to find a specific Queen online, please see:Alix: Personal Instagram | StoryGraphTaylor: Personal Instagram | StoryGraphMarissa: Personal Instagram | The Book Jar Pod | StoryGraph | Crowned HeathensBackground music via https://www.FesliyanStuTimestamps00:00 The Wheel of Time Turns0:56 Intro3:02 Short Summary5:54 Start of In-Depth Analysis29:26 Sorry, WHY Does Brigitte Care About Ugly Little Boys?  54:06 Elayne's Bad Day For Us All55:33 Words Are Different1:11:19 Aviendha & Elayne: Exhibit A1:22:58 It's Literally a Dragon1:26:22 PSA: This Isn't About Sex1:30:14 Aviendha & Elayne: Exhibit B1:49:38 An Owl Hooted in the Moonlight1:51:54 He Kissed Her Where?2:16:13 Geography 1013:00:48 Trigger Warning: Sexual Assault3:03:30 End of In-Depth Analysis & Trigger Warning3:06:46 Game Time: What's the Vibe?3:19:12 Character Rankings3:26:18 Next Chapters to Read3:26:38 Socials & Outro3:28:22 Bloopers

Gather round, young adventurers, for we have a story recap for you! We are officially (but not literally) halfway through the series – if we don't count the prequel. To celebrate, we're reviewing everything we've read so far in The Wheel of Time series by Robert Jordan. From the first moments we stepped into Eamon's Field to the last moments we saw of the crews' journeys through Randland, we've witnessed the fall and rise of Rand, the hair-tugging, braid-pulling, stubborn-babe ways of Nynaeve, and the ascent of Perrin from King of the Wolves to Lord of Eamon's Field. Mat's gone from our silly little dagger stealer to a dice-throwing general. Egwene's received the job promotion of a lifetime with a resume of a toddler. And, Min, Elayne, and Aviendha continue to dance closer to their future marriage to the man doomed to go mad.In this episode, join the Queens as they unpack this journey, recapping each character's progress. Queens Tay and Marissa exile Alix Sedai to discuss all the theories they've had – and a few new ones. Then, all three Queens join forces to answer some amazing questions from our listeners about our thoughts, predictions, and reading adventure. Finally, like all good Queens of Fantasy pods, we end it with a game. This time, our game has the Queens describing each book very, very poorly.So, gather round all, and join the Queens in this mid-series recap of The Wheel of Time.The theory tracker is now available. You can check that out right here.Content Warnings:Please take care of yourself. We briefly mention the following in this podcast: Sexual AssaultMisogynySexismDomestic AbuseDeathExpect spoilers for the first seven novels in the series: A Crown of Swords, Lord of Chaos, The Fires of Heaven, The Shadow Rising, The Dragon Reborn, The Great Hunt, and The Eye of the World.For those reading along with us, our next episode will come out on June 11, 2024, and will cover the prologue to the end of chapter 16 of The Path of Daggers, the eighth instalment in Robert Jordan's The Wheel of Time series.If you'd like to join our discord server, you can do so here. Find us on Instagram at @queensoffantasypod. Please also consider checking out our sister podcast, The Book Jar Pod. If you'd like to find a specific Queen online, please see:Alix: Personal Instagram | StoryGraphTaylor: Personal Instagram | StoryGraphMarissa: Personal Instagram | The Book Jar Pod | StoryGraph | Crowned HeathensBackground music via https://www.FesliyanStuTimestamps00:00 The Wheel of Time Turns1:08 Intro2:40 What You Missed On The Wheel of Time15:09 The Forsaken Tracker20:29 Character Rankings Review27:31 Let's Theorize!28:11 Marissa's Stats28:30 How Many Theories?29:37 How Right Are We?32:29 Book One Theories37:01 Book Two Theories42:00 Book Three Theories50:11 Book Four Theories55:36 We Are In Fact Wrong (Sometimes)1:00:45 Book Five Theories1:02:37 We Are Wrong Some More1:14:30 A New Theory (Taylor's Version)1:21:13 Book Six Theories1:34:29 Book Seven Theories1:57:00 The Return of Alix Sedai1:57:47 Start of Our Q/A!1:58:00 Q: More Theories2:05:50 Q: Fave & Least Fave Theories2:10:24 Q: Fave & Least Fave Character Arcs2:17:05 Q: Fave Unique Part of Randland2:21:25 Q: Who Is the Dragon?2:25:24 Q: Rank the Romances2:49:44 Q: What About the Slog?2:51:31 Q: What Magical Power Do You Want?2:54:14 Q: Who Is Your Fave Villain?2:56:23 Q: Where Would You Live in Randland?2:58:16 Q: Major Change You'd Make to the Plot?3:02:33 Q: Your Palette Cleansing Reads?3:10:39 Q: What Objects Do You Think Are Important?3:18:49 A Very Bad Description: The Game3:24:12 Final Thoughts3:27:06 Next Chapters to Read3:27:41 Socials & Outro3:30:16 Blooper Reel

We'd like to emphasize our trigger warnings throughout book seven. To avoid rape and sexual assault discussions, please see the timestamps at the bottom of this description. Take care of yourselves, and we thank you for listening!Book seven is finally closed! But, before The Queens can put this baby on their shelves, we've gotta discuss the good, the bad, and the ugly – and there's plenty of each to talk about. From crossing balefire streams to super special Myrdraal who can smell better than any other, this section really said anything is possible. Queen Marissa reads perfectly normal passages that do not have cuddles-and-kisses undertones, Queen Tay suggests a dangerous game for the final podcast, and Queen Alix relishes in her read-ahead privileges while trying not to spoil anything at all. In short, join your favourite Queens of Fantasy as they finish up the last section of this novel, reading Chapter 35 to the end of Book Seven of The Wheel of Time, A Crown of Swords by Robert Jordan.We finish off the podcast with Queen Tay and Marissa's book reviews. Then, the two readers update their character rankings. And finally, we're joined by two additional members of royalty from Crowned Heathens podcast: Matt Detto and Matthew Sacco. These two Matts join the Queens to play a special game of two names: (WWMD) What Would Matt Do or Are You Matt Enough? In this game, the Queens give the Heathens a situation, and we find out just how Mat(t) they truly are.  If you're interested in finally seeing Queen Marissa's often-referenced spreadsheet of theories, you can do so right here.Content Warnings:Please take care of yourself. We talk about the following in this podcast: RapeSexual AssaultConfinementTorturePhysical AbuseEmotional AbuseGore & ViolenceMisogynySexismDomestic AbuseDeathDisordered EatingFatphobiaExpect spoilers for the first seven novels in the series: A Crown of Swords, Lord of Chaos, The Fires of Heaven, The Shadow Rising, The Dragon Reborn, The Great Hunt, and The Eye of the World.For those reading along with us, our next episode will come out on June 11, 2024, and will cover the Prologue to the end of chapter 16 of The Path of Daggers, the eighth instalment in Robert Jordan's The Wheel of Time series.If you'd like to join our discord server, you can do so here. Find us on Instagram at @queensoffantasypod. Please also consider checking out our sister podcast, The Book Jar Pod. If you'd like to find a specific Queen online, please see:Alix: Personal Instagram | StoryGraphTaylor: Personal Instagram | StoryGraphMarissa: Personal Instagram | The Book Jar Pod | StoryGraph | Crowned HeathensFor our guests:Crowned Heathens (Matt & Sacco): Instagram | TikTok | Spotify | Apple Podcast  Background music via https://www.FesliyanStuTimestamps00:00 The Wheel of Time Turns0:55 Intro4:15 Short Summary5:10 Start of In-Depth Analysis19:51 Rand Is Hot? Maybe?40:35 Dr. Pimple Popper50:06 CW: Rape, Sexual Assault1:25:34 End of CW: Rape, Sexual Assault1:26:34 The Battle of Queens1:32:34 Flat Stanley1:38:06 CW: Rape, Sexual Assault1:43:58 End of CW: Rape, Sexual Assault1:45:37 The Invasion Is Not Important1:55:31 Tay Was Right! (Again)2:08:30 Not Like Other Myrdraal2:24:15 Quest for Caemlyn2:34:12 Book Reviews!2:45:51 Character Rankings2:53:09 Next Chapters to Read2:53:26 A Game: Are You Mat(t) Enough?4:44:23 Socials & Outro4:47:41 Bloopers

We'd like to emphasize our trigger warnings throughout book seven, and particularly for this episode. Given the frequency of certain content throughout this book – rape and sexual assault, in particular – we are putting out a blanket warning for this episode. Please expect rape and sexual assault content throughout the whole podcast.The Queens have some tough topics to cover in this episode, but we have some laughs as well. The Sea Folk are finally approached, Nynaeve goes for a swim, and Tay and Alix would simply swear an oath and then break it. Queen Tay gets a reality check, Queen Marissa is now an expert on longboats and Queen Al probably screams internally while holding in spoilers. So come along as we read Chapter 25 to the end of Chapter 34 of Book Seven of The Wheel of Time, A Crown of Swords by Robert Jordan.The Queens play a game of Housewives Taglines, where we imagine what the Wheel of Time characters would say as their catchphrase in a Real Housewives title sequence. Queens Tay and Marissa update their character rankings.Content Warnings:Please take care of yourself. We talk about the following in this podcast: RapeSexual AssaultConfinementTorturePhysical AbuseEmotional AbuseGore & ViolenceMisogynySexismDomestic AbuseDeathExpect spoilers for the first seven novels in the series: A Crown of Swords, Lord of Chaos, The Fires of Heaven, The Shadow Rising, The Dragon Reborn, The Great Hunt, and The Eye of the World.For those reading along with us, our next episode will come out on May 22, 2024, and will cover chapter 35 to the end of the novel, A Crown of Swords, the seventh instalment in Robert Jordan's The Wheel of Time series.If you'd like to join our discord server, you can do so here. Find us on Instagram at @queensoffantasypod. Please also consider checking out our sister podcast, The Book Jar Pod. If you'd like to find a specific Queen online, please see:Alix: Personal Instagram | StoryGraphTaylor: Personal Instagram | StoryGraphMarissa: Personal Instagram | The Book Jar Pod | StoryGraph | Crowned HeathensBackground music via https://www.FesliyanStu00:00 The Wheel of Time Turns10:01 In-Depth Analysis22:14 Morgase29:37 It's Clearly A Dragon!42:35 The Fight Flashback51:44 The One-Chapter Reprieve01:03:22 A New Friendship01:13:16 The Tavern01:17:51 Change of Tone01:26:59 Sit Down And Shut Up01:40:03 Sonic The Hedgehog01:45:41 Captain Nynaeve01:51:37 Our Least Favourite Girl02:16:35 Sort Of Progressive Views02:25:46 The Sea Folk02:32:31 Don't Be A WOT Character02:39:31 So They Got On This Boat02:45:25 A Game: Character Taglines02:55:04 Character Ratings03:05:21 Outro03:07:26 Bloopers

The Queens begin the seventh book of the Wheel of Time series, A Crown of Swords. We'd like to emphasize our trigger warnings throughout book seven. Please see the trigger warnings below and keep yourself safe.Welcome back to Book 7. As Elayne falls in the Queens' eyes, we follow the crew as they braid each other's hair in the dark and negotiate around the most uncharacteristic moments. We learn of Olver's skill for jocky-ing and Mat's skill of getting mad at anyone who dares to take it away from him. As Mat is tossed about the castle, the Queens pick up on unsettling vibes that they hope they're wrong about. From theorizing about everything and every character to wondering whether or not certain much-missed characters are truly gone, expect to find your favourite Queens analyzing every sentence in this book. That is to say, join us as we read Chapter 11 to the end of Chapter 24 of Book Seven of The Wheel of Time, A Crown of Swords by Robert Jordan.At the end of the podcast, we have a special treat with not one, but two games! The Queens play Black Ajah or Nah, where Queens Tay and Marissa attempt to root out the Black Ajah we haven't yet found. The second game is Dead or Alive, where the two Queens attempt to guess which characters are going to make it to the very end. To cap it all off, Queens Tay and Marissa update their character rankings.Content Warnings:Please take care of yourself. We talk about the following in this podcast: RapeSexual AssaultConfinementTorturePhysical AbuseEmotional AbuseGore & ViolenceMisogynySexismDomestic AbuseDeathExpect spoilers for the first seven novels in the series: A Crown of Swords, Lord of Chaos, The Fires of Heaven, The Shadow Rising, The Dragon Reborn, The Great Hunt, and The Eye of the World.For those reading along with us, our next episode will come out on May 15, 2024, and will cover chapter 25 to the end of chapter 34 of A Crown of Swords, the seventh instalment in Robert Jordan's The Wheel of Time series.If you'd like to join our discord server, you can do so here. Find us on Instagram at @queensoffantasypod. Please also consider checking out our sister podcast, The Book Jar Pod. If you'd like to find a specific Queen online, please see:Alix: Personal Instagram | StoryGraphTaylor: Personal Instagram | StoryGraphMarissa: Personal Instagram | The Book Jar Pod | StoryGraph | Crowned HeathensBackground music via https://www.FesliyanStu00:00 The Wheel of Time Turns 1:04 Intro5:06 Short Summary6:05 Start of In-Depth Analysis29:36 Egwene Finds Lan31:38 CW: Sexual Assault, Rape44:07 End of CW: Sexual Assault, Rape58:48 Braid My Hair & Tell Me Secrets1:09:20 Olver, the Jockey1:21:06 CW: Sexual Assault, Rape1:27:10 End of CW: Sexual Assault, Rape1:28:10 Mat's A Hot Potato1:32:47 CW: Sexual Assault, Rape1:36:16 End of CW: Sexual Assault, Rape1:47:46 Berelain Needs to Go2:10:56 Time to Theorize2:22:48 How to Not Be A Friend by Elayne2:42:33 Nynaeve's Bad News2:49:46 End of In-Depth Analysis2:50:07 Next Chapters to Read2:50:44 A Game: Black Ajah or Nah2:57:27 Another Game: Dead or Alive3:05:42 Character Ratings3:13:00 Outro & Socials3:15:26 Blooper

The Queens begin the seventh book of the Wheel of Time series, A Crown of Swords. We'd like to emphasize our trigger warnings throughout book seven. Please see trigger warnings below. In the aftermath on Dumai Wells, our friends return to find someone upon a throne that is not theirs. Meanwhile in Salidar, Egwene receives some blackmail. In this episode the Queens question how much free will is involved in Aiel marriages, Queen Marissa presents us with her Mother, Maiden, Crone theory, and Queen Marissa and Queen Al both share a little bit of lore. Theories are thrown out as Egwene dreams and Queen Alix ignores them, laughing fits ensue at the idea of a particular character's dating profile and we ponder more biblical references. That is to say, join us as we read the Prologue to the end of Chapter 10 of Book Seven of The Wheel of Time, A Crown of Swords by Robert Jordan.At the end of the podcast, we bring back a requested game, Hinge Profiles! And, don't worry, Queens Tay and Marissa update their character rankings.Content Warnings:Please take care of yourself. We talk about the following in this podcast: ConfinementTorturePhysical AbuseEmotional AbuseSexual AssaultRapeGore & ViolenceMisogynySexismDomestic AbuseDeathExpect spoilers for the first seven novels in the series: A Crown of Swords, Lord of Chaos, The Fires of Heaven, The Shadow Rising, The Dragon Reborn, The Great Hunt, and The Eye of the World.For those reading along with us, our next episode will come out on May 8, 2024, and will cover chapter 11 to the end of chapter 24 of A Crown of Swords, the seventh installment in Robert Jordan's The Wheel of Time series.If you'd like to join our discord server, you can do so here. Find us on Instagram at @queensoffantasypod. Please also consider checking out our sister podcast, The Book Jar Pod. If you'd like to find a specific Queen online, please see:Alix: Personal Instagram | StoryGraphTaylor: Personal Instagram | StoryGraphMarissa: Personal Instagram | The Book Jar Pod | StoryGraph | Crowned HeathensBackground music via https://www.FesliyanStudTime Stamps: 00:00 The Wheel of Time Turns...0:55 Intro2:34 Short Summary3:07 Correction 4:17 Mother, Maiden, Crone 7:33 Alix Makes an Attempt on Marissa's Life 9:19 Hair Care 10111:24 Start of In-Depth Analysis24:32 "She Sniffed"54:32 Aiel Marriage 1:07:54 Alix Has A Nightmare 1:26:34 You're Not That Strong Perrin1:59:49 Pregnant, Glowy, Calm 2:04:20 A Dreamer Dreams 2:13:34 Join the Alix Only Discord2:17:22 The End of In-Depth Analysis2:17:38 Next Chapters to Read & Trigger Warning2:17:57 Game Time : Hinge Profiles 2.02:37:55 Hysterics : Headphone Users Beware 2:41:43 Character Rankings2:46:30 Outro & Socials2:48:44 Bloopers 

Let the Lord of Chaos reign – finally! The Queens wrap up the sixth book in Robert Jordan's The Wheel of Time series, Lord of Chaos. Along this adventure, we get a little serious discussing some more sensitive topics that are coming up. Please see the trigger warnings below. We start with Perrin and Faile marching into Camelyn to meet Faile's parents, who are so totally normal. From there, we join Min and Rand as they explore the benefits of perfectly normal and platonic friendship. Queen Tay learns about Alix Sedai's biggest phobia, Queen Marissa wonders how Rand has managed to climb up her character ranking list. Queens Marissa and Tay discuss a few new theories. Expect us to discuss Perrin's horrific sniffing smell powers, the terrible name that is the Mirror of Mists, and Myrelle's newest warder. On top of that, Queen Alix attempts to not spoil the whole series every time she speaks. In other words, join us as we read Chapter 45 to the end of Book Six of The Wheel of Time, Lord of Chaos, by Robert Jordan.At the end of the podcast, we wrap things up with a game of songs, where we pick the perfect songs for our characters. And, naturally, Queens Tay and Marissa share their current character rankings, as well as a final rating for the entire novel.Content Warnings:Please take care of yourself. We talk about the following in this podcast: ConfinementTorturePhysical AbuseEmotional AbuseSexual AssaultRapeGore & ViolenceMisogynySexismDomestic AbuseDeathExpect spoilers for the first six novels in the series: Lord of Chaos, The Fires of Heaven, The Shadow Rising, The Dragon Reborn, The Great Hunt, and The Eye of the World.For those reading along with us, our next episode will come out on May 1, 2024, and will cover the prologue to the end of chapter 10 of A Crown of Swords, the seventh installment in Robert Jordan's The Wheel of Time series.If you'd like to join our discord server, you can do so here. Find us on Instagram at @queensoffantasypod. Please also consider checking out our sister podcast, The Book Jar Pod. If you'd like to find a specific Queen online, please see:Alix: Personal Instagram | StoryGraphTaylor: Personal Instagram | StoryGraphMarissa: Personal Instagram | The Book Jar Pod | StoryGraph | Crowned HeathensBackground music via https://www.FesliyanStudTime Stamps:00:00 The Wheel of Time Turns...0:54 Intro3:53 Short Summary5:01 Start of In-Depth Analysis37:47 A Totally Normal Family Dynamic45:21 Not Made of Wood1:02:14 Bienvenue, Ebou Dar!1:18:52 The Mirror of Mists1:43:37 Hawk v. Falcon: A Rematch1:54:29 Never Trust An Aes Sedai2:17:01 Myrelle's New Warder2:31:29 Perrin Goes Sniff-Sniff2:42:15 Back to Alix's Worst Nightmare3:02:26 Dumai Wells3:29:08 The Epilogue3:35:07 The End of In-Depth Analysis3:35:12 Book Reviews3:48:51 A Game: Characters As Songs4:14:51 Character Rankings4:24:57 Next Chapters to Read4:25:30 Outro4:27:41 Bloopers

Guess what adventurers? We have a new Amyrlin Seat. The Queens continue along on their journey through the sixth book in Robert Jordan's The Wheel of Time series, Lord of Chaos. Along this adventure, we get a little serious discussing some more sensitive topics that are coming up. Please see the trigger warnings below. We also had some technical issues with Alix's audio. We apologize for any inconveniences!  On this journey, we read as Egwene comes clean and makes some amends before getting the weirdest news ever. Queen Taylor points out some discrepancies between the audiobooks and the physical books. Queen Marissa calls Alix Sedai out on being a big cheater pants. Queens Marissa and Tay disagree on whether a specific scene with our favourite visionary is cute or so not. Everyone's shocked as Rand's redemption arc continues to actually look like an arc. Expect us to discuss new Taim theories, whether or not this section is SJM coded or not, and a celebration of another theory checked off the list. And, on top of that, Queen Alix attempts to not spoil the whole series every time she speaks. In other words, join us as we read Chapter 31 to the end of Chapter 44 of Book Six of The Wheel of Time, Lord of Chaos, by Robert Jordan.At the end of the podcast, we wrap things up with a game dedicated to answering the hard-to-answer questions Robert Jordan was asked over the years. And, naturally, Queens Tay and Marissa share their current character rankings.Content Warnings:Please take care of yourself. We talk about the following in this podcast: Sexual AssaultRapeGore & ViolenceMisogynySexismDomestic AbuseDeathExpect spoilers for the first six novels in the series: Lord of Chaos, The Fires of Heaven, The Shadow Rising, The Dragon Reborn, The Great Hunt, and The Eye of the World.For those reading along with us, our next episode will come out on April 22, 2024, and will cover chapter 44 to the end of the Lord of Chaos, the sixth installment in Robert Jordan's The Wheel of Time series.If you'd like to join our discord server, you can do so here. Find us on Instagram at @queensoffantasypod. Please also consider checking out our sister podcast, The Book Jar Pod. If you'd like to find a specific Queen online, please see:Alix: Personal Instagram | StoryGraphTaylor: Personal Instagram | StoryGraphMarissa: Personal Instagram | The Book Jar Pod | StoryGraph | Crowned HeathensBackground music via https://www.FesliyanStudTime Stamps:00:00 The Wheel of Time Turns...1:02 Intro4:41 Short Summary5:30 Start of In-Depth Analysis31:44 Egwene Has Toh34:58 A Game for Cheaters49:53 Stepping Behind the TAR Curtain53:06 The New Amyrlin Seat1:28:37 Mat Meets the Amyrlin O.o1:54:37 Sisters 5Ever1:59:19 Min + Rand = BFFLs2:17:49 The Taim-Is-Sus Theories2:34:56 Content Warning: Rape, Sexual Assault2:34:59 A Word We've Never Seen Before2:36:52 End of CW: Rape, Sexual Assault2:36:55 Crown of Roses, Thorns & Swords2:45:32 End of In-Depth Analysis2:45:37 Tay Has Theories2:48:53 A Game: Robert Jordan Interview Questions3:11:58 Character Rankings3:20:59 Next Chapters to Read3:21:09 Outro

Let the Lord of Chaos reign... soon, we hope. The Queens continue along on their journey through the sixth book in Robert Jordan's The Wheel of Time series, Lord of Chaos. Along this adventure, we get a little serious discussing some more sensitive topics that are coming up. Please see the trigger warnings below. We also make a little boo-boo with some of the Forsaken's abilities. See a note about that below as well. Beyond that, we also listen as Rand laments over whether or not he's into his cousin, Queen Marissa debates whether Mat is truly Matt enough, and both Queens seek out the answer to an age old question: where are the forsaken now? Rand's redemption arc continues, Egwene's stock plummets, and we learn everything there is to know about falling in love in two sentences or fewer. Join us as Queen Alix attempts to not spoil the whole series as both Queens, Marissa and Tay, reveal all their theories. In other words, join us as we read Chapter 16 to the end of Chapter 30 of Book Six of The Wheel of Time, Lord of Chaos, by Robert Jordan.At the end of the podcast, we wrap things up with a game of Superlatives, except make it Cosmopolitan. And, naturally, Queens Tay and Marissa share their current character rankings.Content Warnings:Please take care of yourself. We talk about the following in this podcast: Sexual AssaultRapeGore & ViolenceMisogynySexismDomestic AbuseSexual HarassmentDeathExpect spoilers for the first six novels in the series: Lord of Chaos, The Fires of Heaven, The Shadow Rising, The Dragon Reborn, The Great Hunt, and The Eye of the World.For those reading along with us, our next episode will come out on April 15, 2024, and will cover chapter 31 to the end of chapter 44 for Lord of Chaos, the sixth installment in Robert Jordan's The Wheel of Time series.Please note that we make a mistake about some forsaken abilities. Demondred is not the only person in this world who can hold gateways open but is one of the few who can hold open someone else's gateway when it's closing. Please forgive our mistake, and we hope you enjoy the rest of the podcast.If you'd like to join our discord server, you can do so here. Find us on Instagram at @queensoffantasypod. Please also consider checking out our sister podcast, The Book Jar Pod. If you'd like to find a specific Queen online, please see:Alix: Personal Instagram | StoryGraphTaylor: Personal Instagram | StoryGraphMarissa: Personal Instagram | The Book Jar Pod | StoryGraph | Crowned HeathensBackground music via https://www.FesliyanStudTime Stamps:00:00 The Wheel of Time Turns...3:32 Short Summary5:26 Start of In-Depth Analysis17:05 Cultural Appropriation 30:48 Rand: The School Benefactor37:07 Bun in the Oven?42:08 Not-So-Sweet Drama47:00 Loial's Momma52:00 The Ding-Dong Doo-Doo Bear1:02:36 Mat: You Are A Father1:07:59 Is Mat Matt Enough to Be Matt?1:27:17 The Daughter of a Quilter1:38:02 Egwene & Gawyn Sitting in a Tree1:55:11 Rand's Assassination Miss2:00:52 Phew! She's Not My Cousin2:09:59 Rand and the Ten E's2:19:16 Content Warning: Rape2:29:46 End Content Warning: Rape2:29:50 We Were RIGHT2:44:53 Women: Power Down for Your Man2:52:39 That Girl Is Like So Black Ajah3:00:14 Next Chapters to Read3:01:38 Game: Superlatives But Make It Cosmo3:14:00 Character Rankings3:23:21 Outro & Socials3:25:58 Bloopers

When one Wheel of Time book closes, another is opened. The Queens embark on the sixth book in Robert Jordan's The Wheel of Time series, Lord of Chaos, and they are here to talk about it. What is a prologue? Is dancing less work for women? Queen Marissa puts two degrees to use in order to answer our questions. Queen Tay finds out that her experience at the hair salon is not unique, and Queen Alix looks at anything but the other two Queens as they spit out theories. They meet new, obvious baddies, are suspicious of some maybe baddies, and might actually be sympathizing with Rand? Saddle up as the Queens of this podcast discuss and analyze the Prologue to the end of Chapter 15 of Book Six of The Wheel of Time, Lord of Chaos, by Robert Jordan.At the end of the podcast, we wrap things up with a game of Who Said It? and Queens Tay and Marissa share their current character rankings. Content Warnings:Please take care of yourself. We talk about the following in this podcast: Gore & ViolenceMisogynySexismDomestic AbuseSexual HarassmentDeathExpect spoilers for the first six novels in the series: Lord of Chaos, The Fires of Heaven, The Shadow Rising, The Dragon Reborn, The Great Hunt, and The Eye of the World. For those reading along with us, our next episode will come out on April 8, 2024, and will cover chapter 16 to the end of chapter 30 for Lord of Chaos, the sixth installment in Robert Jordan's The Wheel of Time series.If you'd like to join our discord server, you can do so here. Find us on Instagram at @queensoffantasypod. Please also consider checking out our sister podcast, The Book Jar Pod. If you'd like to find a specific Queen online, please see:Alix: Personal Instagram | StoryGraphTaylor: Personal Instagram | StoryGraphMarissa: Personal Instagram | The Book Jar Pod | StoryGraph | Crowned HeathensBackground music via https://www.FesliyanStud00:00 The Wheel of Time Turns...00:54 Intro04:47 Short Summary05:39 What is a Prologue?16:00 Start of In-Depth Analysis21:19 Spoiler Warning for ACOTAR21:53 End of Spoiler Warning36:48 Where is Morgase?51:49 Chapter One... Finally01:05:37 Wash Her Hair If You Like Her01:12:32 Dancing Is Just Easier for Women01:19:13 Trigger Warning: Torture01:23:11 End of Trigger Warning01:52:32 Surprise! We're Bonded!02:26:23 Non-consensual Dreaming02:49:35 End of In-Depth Analysis02:49:47 Game Time: Who Said It?02:57:29 Character Rankings03:03:46 Next Chapters to Read03:04:32 Outro & Socials

Another book: completed! The Queens finish reading book 5, The Fires of Heaven, in Robert Jordan's The Wheel of Time series, and they have a lot of thoughts. The Queens battle out theories while the characters fight in too many battles to count. Be prepared to (maybe) wave goodbye to a beloved character – as well as several forsaken – and also say hello to the benefits of balefire. Queen Marissa shares a personal story that connects her to Nynaeve, Queen Tay rages against the decreasing stakes, and both Queens spout theory after theory. You can find Queen Alix tuning out the other two to prevent from spoiling anything. Expect these readers to talk about the Hulk, appropriate adjectives for bosoms, when to stop being nice to strangers, and the religious symbolism in this fifth book. In other words, join along as the Queens of this podcast discuss and analyze Chapter 43 to the end of Book Five of The Wheel of Time, The Fires of Heaven, by Robert Jordan.At the end of the podcast, Queens Tay and Marissa share their review of the book, as well as the current character rankings. And, we finish off with a game about the character's zodiac signs!Content Warnings:Please take care of yourself. We talk about the following in this podcast: Gore & ViolenceMisogynySexismDomestic AbuseSexual HarassmentDeathExpect spoilers for the first five novels in the series: The Fires of Heaven, The Shadow Rising, The Dragon Reborn, The Great Hunt, and The Eye of the World. We also have small spoilers for the ACOTAR Series.For those reading along with us, our next episode will come out on April 1, 2024, and will cover the prologue to the end of chapter 15 for Lord of Chaos, the sixth installment in Robert Jordan's The Wheel of Time series.If you'd like to join our discord server, you can do so here. Find us on Instagram at @queensoffantasypod. Please also consider checking out our sister podcast, The Book Jar Pod. If you'd like to find a specific Queen online, please see:Alix: Personal Instagram | StoryGraphTaylor: Personal Instagram | StoryGraphMarissa: Personal Instagram | The Book Jar Pod | StoryGraph | Crowned HeathensBackground music via https://www.FesliyanStudChapters00:00 The Wheel of Time Turns...0:55 Intro4:07 Nynaeve is The Hulk6:59 Does Tay Owe Marissa Coffee?8:39 Biblical References9:46 Short Summary10:14 Start of In-Depth Analysis19:03 Merry or Mary22:05 A Convo About Critique29:45 Legend Fades to Myth56:21 Valen Luca is THAT Guy1:07:41 A Pylon With A Thought Bubble1:24:39 Another Seal Shattered1:28:09 Reunited!1:35:52 Women LOVE Rand1:47:35 You're Not My Real Dad1:56:37 Everybody Wave Goodbye2:06:18 The Great Morraine Debate2:20:46 The Breaking of the Spears2:37:56 Clean, Pristine Aviendha2:49:52 Unlikely Duo: Nynaeve & Rand3:02:40 SPOILERS: ACOTAR Series3:05:53 Creative Writing 1013:07:43 END OF SPOILERS: ACOTAR Series3:07:46 Balefire, Balefire, BALEFIRE3:14:33 Asmodean: [Redacted] by [Redacted]3:20:24 End of In-Depth Analysis3:20:53 Confirming Our Morraine-Lanfear Theories3:26:07 Reviews of Book 53:36:26 Character Ratings3:46:51 A Game: Zodiac Signs4:10:38 Next Chapters to Read4:11:13 Outro & Socials

Things are heating up – and cooling off. The Queens continue reading book 5, The Fires of Heaven, in Robert Jordan's The Wheel of Time series, starting with some confusion of the week's homework. From there, Queen Marissa reveals her newest mindset while confessing that she may or may not have been struggling in previous episodes. (Tell her you didn't notice.) Both Queen Marissa and Tay make wages on a potential theory and Queen Tay struggles to support a not-a-girls-girl girl. Queen Alix points out the most outrageously fictitious line in the series thus far. Altogether, expect our Queens to discuss the logistics of steamy activities, how much snow and ice hurts, whether or not Aviendha would survive a bit of water, and the non-sensical setup of the White Tower. And, as always, Queen Alix frightens the other two readers as they fear she may slip out a spoiler. In other words, join along as the Queens of this podcast discuss and analyze Chapter 29 to the end of Chapter 42 of Book Five of The Wheel of Time, The Fires of Heaven, by Robert Jordan.At the end of the podcast, the Queens get a little unhinged with their newest game: creating hinge profiles for the cast. And, as usual, we finish with Tay and Marissa's character rankings from this section of The Wheel of Time.Content Warnings:We talk about the following in this podcast: Gore & ViolenceMisogynySexismDomestic AbuseExpect spoilers up to the end of Chapter 42 of The Fires of Heaven, as well as The Shadow Rising, The Dragon Reborn, The Great Hunt, and The Eye of the World novels.For those reading along with us, our next episode will come out on March 22, 2024, and will cover chapter 43 to the end of the novel for The Fires of Heaven, the fifth installment in Robert Jordan's The Wheel of Time series.If you'd like to join our discord server, you can do so here. Find us on Instagram at @queensoffantasypod. Please also consider checking out our sister podcast, The Book Jar Pod. If you'd like to find a specific Queen online, please see:Alix: Personal Instagram | StoryGraphTaylor: Personal Instagram | StoryGraphMarissa: Personal Instagram | The Book Jar Pod | StoryGraph | Crowned HeathensBackground music via https://www.FesliyanStud

And the books keep coming. The Queens continue reading book 5, The Fires of Heaven, in Robert Jordan's The Wheel of Time series, starting with a discussion on whether or not Queen Marissa is truly doing okay. (We think she's mostly fine.) Queen Tay questions whether or not we'll ever get the answer to a mystery that's been bugging her since book 3. Queen Marissa discusses some of Sigmund Freud's theories that are popping up here, there, and everywhere. And, as always, Queen Alix tries to join the discussion without giving away too much about the story. Expect your three queens to discuss the yummy and yucky fantasy food, the low bar of basic consent, the sexiest body part on men (the answer might surprise you!), and how to be a good friend. In other words, join along as the Queens of this podcast discuss and analyze Chapter 15 to the end of Chapter 28 of Book Five of The Wheel of Time, The Fires of Heaven, by Robert Jordan.At the end of the podcast, the Queens play a returning game called "This or That." As usual, we finish with Tay and Marissa's character rankings from this section of The Wheel of Time.Content Warnings:We talk about the following in this podcast: MisogynySexismSexual Assault & ConsentEmotional AbusePhysical AbuseDomestic AbuseExpect spoilers up to the end of Chapter 28 of The Fires of Heaven, as well as The Shadow Rising, The Dragon Reborn, The Great Hunt, and The Eye of the World novels.For those reading along with us, our next episode will come out on March 15, 2024, and will cover chapter 29 to the end of chapter 42 for The Fires of Heaven, the fifth installment in Robert Jordan's The Wheel of Time series.If you'd like to join our discord server, you can do so here. Find us on Instagram at @queensoffantasypod. Please also consider checking out our sister podcast, The Book Jar Pod. If you'd like to find a specific Queen online, please see:Alix: Personal Instagram | StoryGraphTaylor: Personal Instagram | StoryGraphMarissa: Personal Instagram | The Book Jar Pod | StoryGraph | Crowned HeathensBackground music via https://www.FesliyanStud

Book five is officially underway! The Queens start book five, The Fires of Heaven, in Robert Jordan's The Wheel of Time series, jumping right into the story with a trip to the Amyrlin Seat's office. Queen Tay reveals who she's been imagining Nynaeve as this entire time. Queen Marissa is tiring quickly of the misogynistic starts to the novels. And Queen Alix roots for Mat, in spite of him being blindfolded and throwing knives. As the characters move quickly into positions around the map, our Queens are left debating what happened to Nynaeve, what exactly is the age of Thom, and how long has balefire been a very, very, VERY big no. Oh, and Queen Alix, tries not to sing every song she knows while also biting her tongue to keep from spoiling everything that's coming up. In other words, join along as the Queens of this podcast discuss and analyze the Prologue to the end of Chapter 14 of Book Five of The Wheel of Time, The Fires of Heaven, by Robert Jordan.At the end of the podcast, the Queens play a returning game called "What's the Vibe?" As usual, we finish with Tay and Marissa's character rankings from this section of The Wheel of Time.Content Warnings:We talk about the following in this podcast: MisogynySexismExpect spoilers up to the end of Chapter 14 of The Fires of Heaven, as well as The Shadow Rising, The Dragon Reborn, The Great Hunt, and The Eye of the World novels.For those reading along with us, our next episode will come out on March 8, 2024, and will cover chapter 15 to the end of chapter 28 for The Fires of Heaven, the fifth installment in Robert Jordan's The Wheel of Time series.If you'd like to join our discord server, you can do so here. Find us on Instagram at @queensoffantasypod. Please also consider checking out our sister podcast, The Book Jar Pod. If you'd like to find a specific Queen online, please see:Alix: Personal Instagram | StoryGraphTaylor: Personal Instagram | StoryGraphMarissa: Personal Instagram | The Book Jar Pod | StoryGraph | Crowned HeathensBackground music via https://www.FesliyanStud

Another book down. And only ten, no wait, eleven more to go! In this episode, the Queens finish off book four, The Shadow Rising, of Robert Jordan's The Wheel of Time series and discuss the good, the bad, and the ugly. From the chilling moments in The White Tower to the long, laboured adventures in Eamon's Field, the Queens dive into this one head first. Queen Marissa confirms a theory of hers while throwing out several more. Queen Tay plays a rhyming game that ends in "vein," and also gets increasingly frustrated with every name in this series. And, as always, Queen Alix bites her tongue to keep from spilling all the secrets ever. Expect the Queens to discuss riding dresses, pronunciation, why Rand's a theatre major, and the location of the Forsaken. In other words, join along as the Queens of this podcast discuss and analyze Chapter 45 to the end of The Shadow Rising by Robert Jordan.At the end of the podcast, Queen Tay and Marissa share their reviews of the fourth book of The Wheel of Time. After, the Queens play a new game called "Aes Sedai or Lie." Queen Tay and Marissa attempt to tell the truth without revealing their full thoughts as Alix quizzes them. As usual, we finish with Tay and Marissa's character rankings from this section of The Wheel of Time.Content Warnings:We talk about the following in this podcast: Violence against womenMisogynySexismDomestic AbuseEmotional AbuseToxic RelationshipsDeath of Family MembersExpect spoilers up to the end of The Shadow Rising, as well as The Dragon Reborn, The Great Hunt, and The Eye of the World novels.For those reading along with us, our next episode will come out on March 1, 2024, and will cover the prologue to the end of chapter 14 for The Fires of Heaven, the fifth installment in Robert Jordan's The Wheel of Time series.If you'd like to join our discord server, you can do so here. Find us on Instagram at @queensoffantasypod. Please also consider checking out our sister podcast, The Book Jar Pod. If you'd like to find a specific Queen online, please see:Alix: Personal Instagram | StoryGraphTaylor: Personal Instagram | StoryGraphMarissa: Personal Instagram | The Book Jar Pod | StoryGraph | Crowned HeathensBackground music via https://www.FesliyanStud

Your Queens are back to present part three of Book Four, The Shadow Rising. Queens Tay and Marissa discuss Perrin and Faile's turbulent and almost-cute-until-its-not relationship, Aviendha's unique wingman-ing, and the most uncomfortable encounter between Elayne and Thom that involves way too much mustache grabbing. Oh, and Rand does stuff too. Probably. Tay reminds us of the Survivalist rule of threes, Alix avoids our eyes while she avoids giving any spoilers – and also learns something about a common saying. Marissa would love to have a little talk with Aviendha about which Pirates of the Caribbean character she finds most attractive. Oh, and we can't forget about Queen Marissa's best drunk Elayne impression. In other words, join along as the Queens of this podcast discuss and analyze Chapter 31 to the end of Chapter 44 of The Shadow Rising by Robert Jordan.At the end of the podcast, the Queens play a trivia game! Play along with us and let us know how you did on our discord server. As usual, we finish off with Tay and Marissa's character rankings from this section of The Wheel of Time. Content Warnings:We talk about the following in this podcast: Violence against womenMisogynySexismDomestic AbuseEmotional AbuseToxic RelationshipsDeath of Family MembersExpect spoilers up to the end of Chapter 44 for The Shadow Rising, as well as The Dragon Reborn, The Great Hunt, and The Eye of the World novels. For those reading along with us, our next episode will come out on February 22, 2024, and will cover chapters 45 to the end of the novel for The Shadow Rising, the fourth installment in Robert Jordan's The Wheel of Time series.If you'd like to join our discord server, you can do so here. Find us on Instagram at @queensoffantasypod. Please also consider checking out our sister podcast, The Book Jar Pod. If you'd like to find a specific Queen online, please see:Alix: Personal Instagram | StoryGraphTaylor: Personal Instagram | StoryGraphMarissa: Personal Instagram | The Book Jar Pod | StoryGraph | Crowned HeathensBackground music via https://www.FesliyanStudios

Please Note: We experienced some technical difficulties with Taylor's audio this week. We apologize for the inconvenience and hope you still enjoy this episode!We're back with part two of book four – and our Queens have a lot to discuss. We've got biblical connections, rising tensions, more misogyny, and a growing plot, which, of course, means more theories from both Tay and Marissa. Oh, and what's that? A possible redemption for Rand? Could this be the end of the Rand slander? Between Marissa's ecclesiastical musings at the start to Taylor's eagerness to share exactly how hot Mat is on the cover of her book, anything can happen in this episode. You can expect Marissa to start taking bets on a new theory she's cooked up. Taylor is also confused at Rand's new and provocative form of CPR. Alix, as always, attempts to lead the other two Queens through the novel without spoiling the journey. And, all three Queens lament how awful Perrin and Faile are together, and how quickly Perrin is rushing to the bottom of our fave character lists. In short, join along as the Queens of this podcast discuss and analyze Chapter 16 to the end of Chapter 30 of The Shadow Rising by Robert Jordan. At the end of the podcast, the Queens also bring back a game you might recognize: It's Giving. And, of course, we finish off with Tay and Marissa's character rankings from this section of The Wheel of Time. Content Warnings:We talk about the following in this podcast: Violence against womenMisogynySexismDomestic AbuseEmotional AbuseToxic RelationshipsDeath of Family MembersExpect spoilers up to the end of Chapter 30 for The Shadow Rising, as well as The Dragon Reborn, The Great Hunt, and The Eye of the World novels. For those reading along with us, our next episode will come out on February 15, 2024, and will cover chapters 31 to the end of chapter 44 for The Shadow Rising, the fourth installment in Robert Jordan's The Wheel of Time series.If you'd like to join our discord server, you can do so here. Find us on Instagram at @queensoffantasypod. Please also consider checking out our sister podcast, The Book Jar Pod. If you'd like to find a specific Queen online, please see:Alix: Personal Instagram | StoryGraphTaylor: Personal Instagram | StoryGraphMarissa: Personal Instagram | The Book Jar Pod | StoryGraph | Crowned HeathensBackground music via https://www.FesliyanStudios

Book four has officially started... and the Queens are not particularly impressed. From checking out ankles and bosoms to declaring women obsessed with *checks notes* cleaning, dusting, and ruining men's days, The Shadow Rising embarks to stake its claim as the most misogynistic book in The Wheel of Time series. Beyond that, Alix attempts to share her love of Mat in a less-than-flattering section, Marissa discovers some ecclesiastical connections she wasn't expecting, and Taylor continues to connect the threads with a few more theories about our story. You can expect the Queens to discuss it all: the rising political tensions, the foreshadowed miscommunication trope, and the character growth and decline. In short, join along as the Queens of this podcast discuss and analyze Chapter 1 to the end of Chapter 15 of The Shadow Rising by Robert Jordan.  Content Warnings: We talk about the following in this podcast: RapeSexual assaultViolence against womenMisogynySexismRacismExpect spoilers up to the end of Chapter 15 for The Shadow Rising, as well as The Dragon Reborn, The Great Hunt, and The Eye of the World novels. There is also a small, world-building spoiler for Victoria Aveyard's Red Queen series.For those reading along with us, our next episode will come out on February 8, 2024, and will cover chapters 16 to the end of chapter 30 for The Shadow Rising, the fourth installment in Robert Jordan's The Wheel of Time series.If you'd like to join our discord server, you can do so here. Find us on Instagram at @queensoffantasypod. Please also consider checking out our sister podcast, The Book Jar Pod. If you'd like to find a specific Queen online, please see:Alix: Personal Instagram | StoryGraphTaylor: Personal Instagram | StoryGraphMarissa: Personal Instagram | The Book Jar Pod | StoryGraph | Crowned HeathensBackground music via https://www.FesliyanStudios

A new love story, a blacksmith working while the end of the world looms on, the Dragon reveals himself – finally – and Morraine deals with a cranky, wanky Perrin. The Queens track Egwene's sudden change of character, Mat's revelation in his lucky disposition, and Thom denies his feelings for his ex-flame. In this episode, Marissa and Tay discuss the growing misogyny in the novel while Alix tries to keep herself from revealing too much. In short, join along as the Queens of this podcast discuss and analyze Chapter 44 to the end of The Dragon Reborn by Robert Jordan. At the end of the podcast, the Queens take on fan-casting the Wheel of Time series so far, as well as sharing their reviews and ratings on the novel. And, as always, they reveal their list of most fave to least fave characters. Expect spoilers from The Dragon Reborn, as well as The Great Hunt and The Eye of the World novel in their entirety.For those reading along with us, our next episode will come out on February 1, 2024, and will cover chapters 1 to the end of chapter 14, The Shadow Rising.If you'd like to join our discord server, you can do so here. Find us on Instagram at @queensoffantasypod. Please also consider checking out our sister podcast, The Book Jar Pod. If you'd like to find a specific Queen online, please see:Alix: Personal Instagram | StoryGraphTaylor: Personal Instagram | StoryGraphMarissa: Personal Instagram | The Book Jar Pod | StoryGraph | Crowned HeathensBackground music via https://www.FesliyanStudios

The plot thickens as Rand goes a little mad in the next section of The Dragon Reborn. The Queens read along as the chip on Egwene's shoulder grows and listen as Mat discovers his luck – and his appetite – are both insatiable. Marissa points out some inaccuracies of removing a wax seal on a letter, Tay discusses her theories and careful notes on various worldbuilding elements, and Alix tries desperately to keep a straight face while the other two try to guess what might happen next. In short, join along as the Queens of this podcast discuss and analyze Chapter 23 to the end of Chapter 43 of The Dragon Reborn by Robert Jordan. At the end of the podcast, the Queens also take an Ajah quiz to learn which Ajah they belong to, as well as recap their fave and not-so-fave characters so far. Please find the Ajah Quiz the Queens took right here.Expect spoilers for the Prologue to the end of Chapter 43 from The Dragon Reborn, as well as The Great Hunt and The Eye of the World novel in their entirety.For those reading along with us, our next episode will come out on January 21, 2024, and will cover chapter 44 to the end of book three, The Dragon Reborn.If you'd like to join our discord server, you can do so here. Find us on Instagram at @queensoffantasypod. Please also consider checking out our sister podcast, The Book Jar Pod. If you'd like to find a specific Queen online, please see:Alix: Personal Instagram | StoryGraphTaylor: Personal Instagram | StoryGraphMarissa: Personal Instagram | The Book Jar Pod | StoryGraph | Crowned HeathensBackground music via https://www.FesliyanStudios.com

A new year means a new Robert Jordan book. In this episode, our Queens delve into the third book of Robert Jordan's The Wheel of Time series, The Dragon Reborn. Marissa and Tay attempt to keep up with the crew as they fight trollocs, blame Tinkers for their weapons, chase after ethereal (or real?) dogs, and enter a new city of *AHEM* interesting design. You can expect new theories, rankings, and takes on characters from both Marissa and Tay, while Alix attempts to keep her spoilers to herself. In other words, our three Queens summarize and analyze the Prologue to the end of Chapter 22 of The Dragon Reborn by Robert Jordan.Expect spoilers for the Prologue to Chapter 22 from The Dragon Reborn, as well as The Great Hunt and The Eye of the World novel in their entirety.For those reading along with us, our next episode will come out on January 11, 2024, and will cover chapter 22 to the end of chapter 43 of book three, The Dragon Reborn.If you'd like to join our discord server, you can do so here. Find us on Instagram at @queensoffantasypod. Please also consider checking out our sister podcast, The Book Jar Pod. If you'd like to find a specific Queen online, please see:Alix: Personal Instagram | StoryGraphTaylor: Personal Instagram | StoryGraphMarissa: Personal Instagram | The Book Jar Pod | StoryGraph | Crowned HeathensBackground music via https://www.FesliyanStudios.com

It's the final battle – for book two, and our Queens are ready to fight alongside, and against, some of the Wheel of Time characters. From ranting about Rand to providing life lessons on what not to say to your friends, Tay and Marissa share their thoughts on the newest developments in this high fantasy series. Tay connects some more prophesies together, Marissa delves into the growing misogyny in the world, and Alix attempts to convey her love for certain characters without spoiling the entire series. Expect some more Rand slander, more Nynaeve love, some new opinions on Mat, and the analysis of some great – and not-so-great – scenes from this novel. In other words, our three Queens summarize and analyze Chapter 41 to the end of Book Two: The Great Hunt by Robert Jordan.At the end of the pod, Marissa and Tay share their reviews of books one and two. Then, to lighten the mood and enlighten each other, they assign Taylor Swift eras to each character – while Alix reminds them they don't need to fight about it. And, as always, the two end off with their lists of favourite to least favourite characters in the series. Expect spoilers for The Great Hunt novel and The Eye of the World novel in their entirety. **There are also small spoilers for A Court of Mist and Fury & A Court of Wings and Ruin by Sarah J. Maas**For those reading along with us, our next episode will come out on January 1, 2024, and will cover the prologue to the end of chapter 22 of book three, The Dragon Reborn.If you'd like to join our discord server, you can do so here. Find us on Instagram at @queensoffantasypod. Please also consider checking out our sister podcast, The Book Jar Pod. If you'd like to find a specific Queen online, please see:Alix: Personal Instagram | StoryGraphTaylor: Personal Instagram | StoryGraphMarissa: Personal Instagram | The Book Jar Pod | StoryGraph | Crowned HeathensBackground music via https://www.FesliyanStudios.com

Horns go missing, the Aes Sedai continue plotting in Rand's head, Mat juggles some eggs, and Dena gets introduced to a fridge. The Queens are back with part two of The Great Hunt by Robert Jordan and Marissa and Taylor have colliding theories and mutual feelings on some of the happenings in this novel. With some great attention given to heavy foreshadowing, Tay takes great pride in breaking down this big, beautiful world. Marissa struggles with some more misogynistic tropes that seem to be popping up more and more often. And, as always, Alix Sedai attempts to explain and summarize without spoiling the other two Queens. In other words, our Queens summarize Chapter 20 to the end of Chapter 40 of The Great Hunt by Robert Jordan.Our Queens close out the podcast with a game of Yearbook Superlatives, and it's in contention for the most entertaining game they've played yet. As always, Tay and Marissa rate their fave and least fave characters so far.Expect spoilers for The Great Hunt novel from the prologue to the end of chapter 40, and The Eye of the World novel in full.For those reading along with us, our next episode will come out on December 21, 2023, and will include Chapter 41 to the end of the novel for book two, The Great Hunt.If you'd like to join our discord server, you can do so here. Find us on Instagram at @queensoffantasypod. Please also consider checking out our sister podcast, The Book Jar Pod. If you'd like to find a specific Queen online, please see:Alix: Personal Instagram | StoryGraphTaylor: Personal Instagram | StoryGraphMarissa: Personal Instagram | The Book Jar Pod | StoryGraph | Crowned HeathensBackground music via https://www.FesliyanStudios.com

We're off on another journey, and this time we're meeting beautiful women cloaked in white, talking to more wolves, and chasing after a dagger, a horn, and the chance to escape the Aes Sedai. In other words, the Queens have read the first part of The Great Hunt, and share their thoughts on the book so far. Tay points out every piece of worldbuilding and foreshadowing that is woven into this great novel. Marissa talks about a two-page love scene for more than two minutes. And, as always, Alix Sedai is left giggling and wordless, as she tries not to give away the novel's next twists and turns. Please expect laughter, ranting, and some Rand slander – and a little bit of everything else – as these Queens summarize the Prologue to the end of Chapter 20 of The Great Hunt by Robert Jordan.Our Queens close out the podcast with a game of "It's Giving," and it's giving you a great time. As always, Tay and Marissa rate their fave and least fave characters so far. Expect spoilers for The Great Hunt novel from the prologue to the end of chapter 20, and The Eye of the World novel in full.For those reading along with us, our next episode will come out on December 11, 2023, and will include Chapter 21 to the end of Chapter 40 for book two, The Great Hunt.If you'd like to join our discord server, you can do so here. Find us on Instagram at @queensoffantasypod. Please also consider checking out our sister podcast, The Book Jar Pod. If you'd like to find a specific Queen online, please see:Alix: Personal Instagram | StoryGraphTaylor: Personal Instagram | StoryGraphMarissa: Personal Instagram | The Book Jar Pod | StoryGraph | Crowned HeathensBackground music via https://www.FesliyanStudios.com

One down, fourteen more to go! In this episode, the Queens finish reading The Eye of the World and share their many, many thoughts throughout the last section of the novel. Marissa begrudgingly accepts a fact she wishes wasn't true, Tay pleads for her feelings to be hurt – and hurt badly - and, once again, Alix attempts to guide the other two without spoiling future books. You can expect laughter, annoyance, and a thorough re-reading of a beautiful scene that enchanted our Queens. Plus, more characters, more descriptions, and a little more of everything as we summarize Chapter 44 to the end of the novel. At the end, Tay and Marissa rate their fave and least fave characters so far. Alix asks a few questions this time, while answering several. And, to close it out, the Queens give their very official rulings on the zodiac signs for each character – at least so far. Expect spoilers for The Eye of the World novel from the prologue to the end of the novel.For those reading along with us, our next episode will come out on December 1, 2023, and will include the Prologue to the end of Chapter 20 for book two, The Great Hunt.If you'd like to join our discord server, you can do so here. Find us on Instagram at @queensoffantasypod. Please also consider checking out our sister podcast, The Book Jar Pod. If you'd like to find a specific Queen online, please see:Alix: Personal Instagram | StoryGraphTaylor: Personal Instagram | StoryGraphMarissa: Personal Instagram | The Book Jar Pod | StoryGraph | Crowned HeathensBackground music via https://www.FesliyanStudios.com

We rejoin the Queens as they follow Mat, Rand, and Perrin into taverns, across plains, and through steddings. Tay wonders if Mat will ever stop touching things, Alix ponders what it would be like to not want to talk to wolves, and Marissa fawns over a budding love story. And, of course, we encounter more characters, more enemies, and more of everything as we summarize Chapter 21 through to the end of Chapter 43. As last time, Marissa and Tay highlight their fave – and least fave – sections so far, and Alix attempts to not give away any spoilers.This time we have a special guest at the end (Hello, Teresa Sedai) to join us in a game of "What's the Vibe?". Tay and Marissa also rate their fave and least fave characters so far, as Alix answers questions and continues guiding us along this epic fantasy journey.Expect spoilers for The Eye of the World novel from the prologue to the end of Chapter 43.For those reading along with us, our next episode will come out on November 21, 2023, and will encompass Chapter 44 to the end of the book.If you'd like to join our discord server, you can do so here. Find us on Instagram at @queensoffantasypod. Please also consider checking out our sister podcast, The Book Jar Pod. If you'd like to find a specific Queen online, please see:Alix: Personal InstagramTaylor: Personal InstagramMarissa: Personal Instagram | The Book Jar Pod | Crowned HeathensBackground music via https://www.FesliyanStudios.com