William reels from the kill-a-palooza that was Final Destination: Bloodlines, we debate whether or not SFF books should have their own section at bookstores, and Jacob immediately dives head-first into the next book in the A CHORUS OF DRAGONS series. And then we’re onto the wonderful twisty final section of Jenn Lyon’s THE RUIN OF KINGS! We find out who Kihrin *really* is (we think), evil villains’ sinister plans are finally revealed, and we both become the math lady meme again and again as we find out who lived, who died, and who didn’t actually stay dead.

UPCOMING EPISODES:

• May 29: Author Interview with Jenn Lyons
• June 5: The Devils by Joe Abercrombie, Part One

Jacob shares the scary sci-fi-ification of ChatGPT and gets carried away with an impression of the alien Pleiadadian language, before William discovers the writings of author Lois McMaster Bujold, and discusses how fantasy bro author Patrick Rothfuss ALLEGEDLY scammed his fans out of a million dollars. And then on to part two of Jenn Lyons' THE RUIN OF KINGS, where in one timeline, Kihrin is on island time having bb orgies and taking lessons from a bartender and on the other, he is discovers its all in the family as he meets abusive dads, kooky aunts, annoying little brothers, and horny body-swapping stepmoms.

NEXT EPISODE:

May 22: The Ruin of Kings Chapters 59–Epic Conclusion

William gives a glowing (and spoiler-free) review of SINNERS, Jacob shares his harrowing ordeal in the editing bay, and we read our first ever (!!!) fan letter. And then onto Jenn Lyons glorious epic fantasy debut, THE RUIN OF KINGS — a wildly inventive, deeply intricate, and incredibly bonkers book. It has multiple timelines, several enchanted necklaces, and a psychotic evil sexy lady demon that may be one of the most fun villains we’ve ever read!

UPCOMING EPISODES:

• May 13: The Ruin of Kings by Jenn Lyons, Chapters 21–58
• May 20: The Ruin of Kings by Jenn Lyons, Chapters 59-End