S1E6: This episode is dedicated to our favorite literary female characters, past and present. We talk about why they inspire us, and also discuss what it means to be a badass heroine in general - both in fiction and fantasy reads. Finally, we analyze the portrayal of strong women and how it has changed in fantasy books specifically. That said, we acknowledge that there is still much work to be done regarding diversity of female characters (i.e., body shapes and sizes, skin color, etc.).
TW: body image
Books Mentioned:
Throne of Glass series by Sarah J. Maas
An Ember in the Ashes series by Sabaa Tahir
Shadow and Bone series by Leigh Bardugo
Harry Potter series by JK Rowling
Autumn’s Tithe by Hannah Parker
King of Blood and Battle by Scarlett St. Clair
Ariadne by Jennifer Saint
Anne of Green Gables by L.M. Montgomery
Beka Cooper Series by Tamora Pierce
Song of the Lioness series by Tamora Pierce
Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine by Gail Honeyman
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1:55 - Currently Reading
8:26 - Favorite Female Characters
22:09 - Makings of a Heroine
24:25 - Portrayal of Strong Female Characters
33:11 - Honorable Mentions
