Summary: Nothing says House of the Dragon like daddy issues, sexual assault, and tedious politics. Alas... here we are! On this episode of the pod, we're diving into the bastard queen, Rhaenyra's shaky reign, dragon bonds, and so much more!

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Upcoming Schedule:

• July 15th: ACOTAR buddy read leading to a bonus pod over on

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• July 17: Spark of the Everflame Ch. 17 - Epilogue - available on Kindle Unlimited or check the list below for pod mentions!
• Bonus: Elle

Mentioned on this episode:

• ‘House of the Dragon’ Season 3, Episode 3 Instant Reactions | The Midnight Boys
• Third Eye View: The Chariot
• A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms with Alex Stamson
• Hot Romantasy Summer Reading List
• Knight and the Moth Episode
• Feminist Follow-Through: March of Dimes

Summary: What better time to be radicalized to injustice than when you accidentally, intentionally, inherit the crown of Lumnos? Spark of the Everflame by Penn Cole ends with not one but two big plot twists: Diem is descended, and Auralie is alive. In this episode of the podcast, we're diving into all of the rich feminist themes: autonomy, beauty standards, Diem's growing need to forge her own path, and, of course, the love of my life, Luther Corbois.

ALL THINGS KINDRED CURSE:

• July 24th - Glow of the Everflame Chapters 1 - 15
• All of the books are available on Kindle Unlimited
• To support the pod & Indie bookstores, you can also purchase Glow of the Everflame here: https://linkly.link/2mg97 - this includes other properties from Hot Romantasy Summer we are definitely covering on the pod!
• Come to the midnight release of Burn of the Everflame
• Listen to the episode with Penn Cole

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Mentioned on the pod:

• The Bathroom Bestie Episode
• Curves in Culture Episode

Summary: House of the Dragon continues to deliver banger after banger, and the trend continues with Unbowed and Unbent. We have mommy issues galore, Westerosi abortion advocacy, and the continual exploration of what the moral responsibility of motherhood entails. Also, not sure if you've heard, but there are cats in the Red Keep and skinchangers(????) at Harrenhal. We have wounded male egos and the denial of feminine intuition, plus so much more on this episode of the pod

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Mentioned in this episode:

• Kindred's Curse Saga Playlist
• Fast 5: Super Sorry, Elle, Heartstopper, The Bear and My Lady Jane
• Feminist Follow-Through: National Network of Abortion Funds

Summary: Long Live the Queen. Diem Bellator is the new crown of Lumnos, but that doesn't immediately grant her powers. Diem enters the world of the Descended, where she begins to learn more about her magic as she builds a growing relationship with a small portion of the Corbois Clan. In this episode of Femme & Furious, we dive into all of the gender politics, messy momma drama, and the pressure Diem experiences as she learns court expectations in Penn Cole's second installment of the Kindred's Curse saga: Glow of the Everflame

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Feminist Follow-Through: https://voterunlead.org/

Summary: Femme & Furious journey ever onward in Westeros as we dive into episodes 6 (Faceless Men) and 7 (The Dragon in Winter) of House of the Dragon. In this episode, we'll gush over Daddy Daemon (obviously), dive into the maniacal parallels between Rhaenyra and Aegon, avoid kink-shaming Aemond, and dive into motherhood as a weapon in King's Landing.

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Summary: In this episode of Femme & Furious, we take a quick look at the feminist themes explored in The Love Hypothesis by Ali Hazelwood. This is a BookTok staple romance that belongs there for all the right reasons: A smart female lead, a brooding but love-stricken male lead, and a plethora of feminist themes, including agency, power dynamics, and an examination of the institutional hurdles women face in a professional/academic setting. This is just a quick look at the book and its themes ahead of the movie release on Amazon Prime Video this September!

If you are looking for 'Glow of the Everflame' 16-30, my apologies. I needed some serious time off. We will be continuing this Friday and will catch up next week. Thank you for your patience and understanding!

Big Announcement: Come fangirl with us

I've started a cultural salon for feminist fangirls who want more than just a podcast feed. This is for the girls, gays, and theys who want buddy reads, mutual aid, monthly zines, and a found family that actually shows up. Plus, each month we'll have a guest expert join us for a salon-style convo where you can deepen your feminist lore (think: political experts, gender scholars, grassroots organizers, film & media critics). There's so much more inside, so come take a peek!

On JULY 15th, we'll dive deep in ACOTAR together (chapter by chapter, already listed for you on the site) ahead of our bonus episode.

Plus: I'm doing a giveaway for THREE free lifetime memberships. All you have to do is leave a review on apple podcasts! I'll announce the winner on the July 10th pod and on IG!

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Episode Summary: We're back in Barrys Bay for episodes 3, 4 & 5 of Every Year After. On one hand, I can't stop watching. On the other hand, the integrity of the book is out the window and we need to just accept the rollercoaster ride we're on. Who needs Percy & Sam when we have Jordie and Chantal? There are some really rich feminist themes woven through these few episodes and also some questionable choices. Who are we to judge? We stan some messy drama

CHAPTERS:

00:00 Hot Gril Hot Take: Episode Intro

00:49 Introducing 2 Femme, 2 Furious, a cultural salon

14:24 Obligatory Dance Break

15:51 Episode 3: Playing with Fire

48:53 Episode 4: Anatomy of a Romance

01:11:17 Episode 5: I choose you

01:28:26 Feminist Follow-Through

01:30:43 Burn Book: Episode Superlatives

01:32:34 Scheduling Changes

Feminist Follow-Through: No matter how chaotic and unnecessary the passport drama was with Chantal, it would have been significantly worse IRL. Let's be real, this US Admin is not favorable to people crossing boarders, and with her expired passport, Chantal would have been in a pretty bad situation. So many immigrants in this country are facing a far worse situation, so let's protect our most vulnerable and call our reps and stop migrant abuse at ICE centers. You can use this very short script from 5Calls.org here: https://linkly.link/2ld0q

Mentioned on the pod:

• Third Eye View Pod: https://linkly.link/2ld2F
• Billy on the Street Name a Woman: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LlCEmPF4-V0

Summary: Welcome to Romantasy Summer here at Femme & Furious, where we are breaking down the first half of Spark of the Everflame by Penn Cole! This is a story about fate, prophecy, and a super badass woman named Diem Bellator. In this episode, we dive into conversations about race, gender, and class hindrances to Diem, as well as her growing resentment towards her mother, who has lied to Diem and has kept her (potentially) unnecessarily medicated. If you love chatting about helicopter moms, Christian nationalism, men and their role in contraception, and the camaraderie of women in impoverished areas, then join me as we begin to unravel the Kindred's Curse.

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UPCOMING SCHEDULE:

1. July 14: House of The Dragon
2. July 15: ACOTAR- Exclusive to 2 Femme, 2 Furious
3. July 17: Spark of the Everflame- also available on Kindle Unlimited

*Next up: Glow of the Everflame*

Want more Emarion? Check out this episode I did with Penn ColeOR Come to the midnight release of Burn of the Everflameand let's hang IRL!!

Mentioned on this episode:

• Stranger Things Playlist
• House of the Dragon Playlist
• Every Year After Playlist
• Feminist Follow-Through: Feed The Children
• History of Hysteria