Tar Valon Or Bust

This episode gives us a look at post-Eye Rand, Liandrin's attempt to recruit Nynaeve to .... something, Elayne Daughter-Heir of Andor (!), more rough times for Lan and Moiraine, and the Extremely Dramatic Return of the Seanchan (plus Ishamael?!). Contains spoilers for book plotlines and character arcs (and therefore possibly show plotlines and character arcs). This was recorded during the WGA and...

This season kicks off with a very strange Darkfriend Social, new questions about Tel'aran'rhiod, Egwene and Nynaeve (and Mat?!) in the Tower, Lan and Moiraine on the rocks, Perrin hunting Padan Fain, and SO MUCH ACTION Y'ALL. Contains spoilers for book plotlines and character arcs (and therefore possibly show plotlines and character arcs). This was recorded during the WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes of...

In one very long prologue and a very short chapter, not much happens but Preeti and Jenn have so many questions, ranging from "Who are these people?" to "When is this happening?" to "Mat, what are you doing!?" Next episode: Chapters 2-6 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Preeti and Jenn get into the absolute chaos and confusion of the end of Winter's Heart. Some things they agree on (Tired Beleaguered Dad Mat!) and disagree on (you'll have to listen to find out), but the only thing that actually matters is that Jenn was right about that dagger thing. (Why yes, Jenn did write these show notes, why do you ask?) Next episode: Crossroads of Twilight, Prologue - Chapte...

Preeti and Jenn both really enjoyed this section (Rand! Elayne!! Mat!! No Seanchan POV!!!) but also have A LOT of questions about a lot of things. Like, so many questions. What the hell is anyone (other than Mat) doing?! Next episode: Chapters 30 - end You can now add Preeti's debut YA rom-com on Goodreads! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Preeti and Jenn talk a lot about POV, authorial vs. editorial choices, and Jenn has a lot of ranty feelings about obfuscation. Also, Rand and Mat. Also also, there is a MAJOR disagreement about who killed this one guy. Happy listening, sorry not sorry! Next episode: Chapters 25-29. You can now add Preeti's debut YA rom-com on Goodreads! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

FINALLY Jenn and Preeti are back and talking about the next section! Which features the return of everyone's favorite (ALSO FINALLY!) along with some very intense and uncomfortable POVs. Thank you as always to the Discord for reminding us what happened in past books, and for this interactive Wheel of Time timeline . Next episode: 19-24 Spider-Man's Bad Connection is out! You can now catch Preeti o...

While Preeti finishes up deadline hell, rather than leaving the feed quiet, Jenn and Preeti decided to do a quick "Ask Us Anything" about publishing! Thanks to all the patrons who submitted questions -- we hope you enjoy the answers. Writing Tools: MS Word (standard) Novels in Scrivner, revisions in Word Plotter for digital corkboard for plotting Marvel Comics: The Untold Story by Sean Howe SFF Ye...

Jenn and Preeti talk about the rollercoaster of events that exists in these chapters, including stuff that they do and do not remember from past reads, and have some additional thoughts about Mat and the Aiel. Next Chapters: 13-18 The next episode will be delayed by Jenn's yearly camping pilgrimage, keep an eye out for it the week of August 23. Spider-Man's Bad Connection (September 5). Preorder f...

In which we actually like Faile, we do not understand Berelain, and we too hope for good news along with Elayne. We also do a lot of on-the-fly explaining! Next episode, we'll cover Chapters 9-12. Our Books: Spider-Man's Bad Connection (September 5) Mermaids Never Drown (September) Fit for the Gods (August 1) - Preorder from Malaprop's ! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

They're baaaaack! Jenn and Preeti talk through the longest Prologue yet (probably), plus two Perrin chapters, and do it in record time because not very much happens. But never fear, they still manage to have a lot of feelings about it. Next episode: Chapters 3-8 Our Books: Spider-Man's Bad Connection (September 5) Mermaids Never Drown (September) Fit for the Gods (August 1) - Preorder from Malapro...

The Path of Daggers comes to a close with both bangs and whimpers, and Jenn and Preeti are very confused and have many Questions. So. Many. Questions. Reminder that we're on hiatus until July, when we'll be starting Winter's Heart! Episode 1 will cover the Prologue through Chapter 2. Check out our books! Magic Has No Borders (May 23) Spider-Man's Bad Connection (September 5) The Grimoire of Grave...

Jenn and Preeti exult in Egwene's secret plan revealed, are very concerned about Rand and his plans, and have some shout-outs and thoughts from Jordan Con and the Discord! Next episode: Chapter 25 - The End Preorder books! Spider-Man's Bad Connection (September 5) Magic Has No Borders (May 23) The Grimoire of Grave Fates - June Mermaids Never Drown - September ( Vampires Never Get Old ) Fit for th...

In this section, Preeti and Jenn encounter yet another Sekrit Plan, Sevanna finally starting to reap what she's sown, and a very bleak Rand. JordanCon is this weekend! Next episode: Chapters 18-24 Pre-order Preeti's new books! Spider-Man's Bad Connection (September 5) and Magic Has No Borders (May 23) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Preeti and Jenn get very excited for the return of some characters, get very frustrated with everyone being undercut and character-assassinated, and have some big questions about Balwer. We'll be at JordanCon ! Read the first chapter of Preeti's new Spider-Man book ( Spider-Man's Bad Connection ) on io9! Next episode: Chapters 11-17 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As they start Path of Daggers, Preeti and Jenn are SUPER into the Prologue and less into the next four-ish chapters. Weird pacing choices, Robert Jordan!! Check out the JordanCon schedule Next episode: Chapters 6-10 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's the grand finale! And yet another rollercoaster, as Jenn and Preeti talk horror, action, pacing, and argue about whether or not [redacted] is actually dead. Content warning for discussion of rape in Chapters 37-39 Join us at JordanCon in April! Next episode: The Path of Daggers, Prologue through Chapter 5 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With yet another rollercoaster section, Preeti and Jenn dig into some complicated issues of consent, a very exciting reunion, some Big Plot Questions, and what it means to be ta'veren. Content warnings for discussion of rape in Chapters 28 and 29. Our final (!) Crown of Swords episode will cover Chapters 35-41, and will air on March 8th. Upcoming Books: Fit for the Gods (August 2023), co-edited by...

This section truly was the best of times and the worst of times. Join Preeti and Jenn as they appreciate the good bits (the bromance potential of Mat and Birgitte, the horror of Moghedien at Shayol Ghul, and a surprising side character saving the day) and get really frustrated by the bad bits (Ebou Dar shenanigans, basically all of Chapter 26). Content warnings for discussion of rape and suicidal...

In this plot-packed section, Jenn and Preeti get to talk about Mat, the Amazing Race/National Treasure situation in Ebou Dar, and newly-arrived characters -- some familiar, some ... unclear. There were some technical issues this episode, so the audio/volume is a little awkward at points. Apologies! Next episode: Chapters 20-26 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In which Preeti and Jenn are very happy to spend three chapters talking about Egwene, but still have lots of questions. Next episode: Chapters 13-19 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welp, there were six Perrin chapters, so you can imagine how a lot of this episode is going to sound. But at least we have Egwene and Rand, our disaster child. Next episode: Chapters 10-12 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In which Preeti and Jenn tackle the massive Prologue full of absurd villains, two entire Perrin POV chapters, and some very concerning developments. Sylas K. Barrett on the end of Lord of Chaos What Even, Edward Rothstein ( Flaming Swords and Wizards' Orbs ) Next episode: Chapters 3-9 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's the big finale! So many different players! Perrin gets to be not-the-worst! Other people are the worst instead! It's a lot!!!! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this expletive-laden installment, Jenn and Preeti get to ALL THE REALLY STRESSFUL ACTION and also yet another Worst Storyline Ever (why, Robert Jordan!!!!), and decide that they definitely are not going to wait two weeks before recording the next episode. Next week, Chapters 54 to the end! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.