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Spoilers:A Marvellous Light by Freya MarskeNarrated by David Thorpe
SummaryIn this episode of the Spread Your Wingspan podcast, Sara and Jennie discuss the book 'A Marvellous Light' by Freya Marske. They explore the themes of queer love, power dynamics, and the contrast between social falsehoods and authentic selves. The book follows the story of Robin and Edwin, who navigate a magical world and a sinister plot. Sara and Jennie appreciate the representation of a queer love story in the romantasy genre and the development of the characters throughout the book. They also highlight the feminist themes and the exploration of magic in a hierarchical society.
Chapters00:00 - Introduction and Book Synopsis02:27 - Reading a New Book Together05:51 - The Sweet and Delightful Queer Love Story13:44 - Exploring Feminism and a Feminine System of Magic24:29 - Self-Doubt versus Self-Confidence26:23 - Romance as the Focus of the Book29:23 - The Role of the Fae in the Story37:26 - Rating and Conclusion46:05 - Outro
