Episode Title: Throne of Glass – Chapters 1–26 (Chaol vs. Kale, The Glass Castle & Total Dog Book Energy)
Description: The Romantasy Roundtable is down a rose (sending healing vibes to Bartholomew the Cat!), but Rick and Amanda are forging ahead into the salt mines of Endovier. We are officially kicking off Throne of Glass by Sarah J. Maas! Amanda—fresh off the trauma of The Assassin’s Blade—is ready to meet Celaena Sardothien, the charming Prince Dorian, and the Captain of the Guard whose name we absolutely cannot pronounce: Chaol Westfall.
We break down Celaena’s transition from convict to King’s Champion contender, discuss why the Glass Castle is a structural nightmare for anyone afraid of heights, and debate whether the presence of fleet-footed hounds officially makes this a "Total Dog Book." Plus, we answer a listener's Soup, Marry, Kill (Shadow Daddy Edition) that leaves the table divided.
Key Topics Discussed:
The Inbox is Alive! After a year of begging, we finally got our first official listener email! Shoutout to Megan D. for forcing us to play a high-stakes game of Soup, Marry, Kill: Shadow Daddy Edition (Rhysand vs. Xaden vs. The Kingfisher). The table is divided, but we can all agree on one thing: Tamlin still loses.
The Great Chaol Debate: Is it Kay-all? Chail? Or just Kale said with a heavy Southern accent? Amanda and Rick struggle to respect the Captain’s name.
Lillian Gordaina: Celaena goes undercover as a vapid jewel thief/court lady but can’t stop vomiting in the bushes during the mandatory training montages.
Team Dorian vs. Team Chaol: The battle lines are drawn early. Rick is charmed by Dorian’s gift of books, while Amanda is leaning toward the brooding, judgmental Captain.
Chamber of Secrets: Celaena finds a secret tunnel behind a tapestry, spies on the boys, and gets a divine "Save the World" quest from the ghost of Queen Elena (who definitely has Fae ears).
Wyrdmarks & Murder: Competitors are getting eaten (literally, RIP Bill the Eye Eater), and weird runes are appearing in the castle. Magic might not be as dead as the King thinks.
Closing: Grab your bow and arrow and try to hit the bullseye (or just the center). Your homework is to finish the book for next week! We’ll see you at the finish line—try not to get eaten on the way out.
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