In the season finale, Nadya and Caroline wrap-up with Trickster’s Duet, covering both Trickster’s Choice and Trickster’s Queen. This weeks topics include themes of race and colonization, Tammy’s patterns in gender characterization, and of course, The Crows & Nawat.

Caroline and Nadya wrap up the Protector of the Small series with Lady Knight. This weeks topics include the tension between the magical and non-magical world, the idea of a chosen family, and the conflict between duty and destiny.

In the penultimate book of the Protector of the Small series, Nadya and Caroline discuss Squire. This weeks topics include: PG-13 romance storylines (and how we yearn for them), Tammy's choice to go with more violence, and Kel's lack of magic.

Nadya and Caroline are back to discuss the second book of the Protector of the Small Series, Page! This weeks discussion includes class structures, the change in scope across the series, and Tammy P’s training montage.

Caroline and Nadya kick-off a new series of books, Protector of the Small. In this first episode, they discuss the world and context of the discussion, and dive into realism in this series.

Nadya and Caroline wrap-up the final book of the Immortals series, discussing the themes of free will, trauma, and a retrospective on the romance elements throughout the series.

In this episode, Nadya and Caroline discuss Book 3 of The Immortals series: Emperor Mage. This week they discuss graveyard hags, trying to make sense of the politics of Tammy’s world, and a *specific* brand of racism that can’t be ignored.

Caroline & Nadya discuss book two of The Immortals: Wolf-Speaker, diving into the role of the wolf pack, Daine coming into her own, and the hierarchy structure throughout the series.

Nadya & Caroline kick-off their new conversation on The Immortals series by Tamora Pierce with book one: Wild Magic. Tune in this week for a discussion on eco-feminism, a departure from a human-centric world, and of course, some vegan issues.

In Episode 5, Nadya & Caroline dive into the Lioness Rampant and talk race & privilege, female friendships & character archetypes, and the nice way to meet guys.

After a quick break to talk about The Green Knight, Nadya and Caroline are back to discuss Book 3, and breakdown some of the extreme characterizations and some true love triangle analysis.

TW: This episode contains discussions on racism and xenophobia.

"You're no knight."

This week Nadya and Caroline review David Lowery's The Green Knight starring Dev Patel. They dig into the sweeping landscapes, satisfying casting, and deep themes of honor and death.

Episode 2: Song of the Lioness 2 - In the Hand of the Goddess

In Part 2 (of 4), Caroline and Nadya get into the drama, the romance, and strange character development.

Episode 1: Song of the Lioness 1 - The First Adventure

Caroline and Nadya kick off the first of a four-part series diving into the Song of the Lioness Quartet

Welcome to Swords & Wigs! Join writers (and readers!) Caroline Fulford and Nadya Agrawal as they take a journey back through the YA Fantasy novels of their youth.

New episodes every Wednesday!