The Last Contract of Isako by Fonda Lee is the tale of a corporate samurai on a space colony fulfilling their last mission before they retire, which on this colony means walking to their own death. Not going to lie, my experience with cyberpunk is limited, but this novel definitely fits the bill with one …

We discuss who the Angel really is, the sunken continent of Lemuria, and who knows about the Tomb, as well as our fluctuating opinions on John. Your hosts are Steph Kingston (@StephOKingston), Christina Ladd (@christinaladd), and Joshua MacDougall (@FourofFiveWits). You can find us all on Bluesky. Our art is by Mangoyu Art (@MangoyuArt), and our …

Some questions are answered, but lead to more questions, as is the way. We discuss the narrative trick the author plays on the reader regarding the identity of Nona’s body and our own thoughts of how certain souls arrived where they are at the time of this book. Your hosts are Steph Kingston (@StephOKingston), Christina …

Nona is finally here, and we are all confused about a lot of what is happening, par for the course. Your hosts are Steph Kingston (@StephOKingston), Christina Ladd (@christinaladd), and Joshua MacDougall (@FourofFiveWits). You can find us all on Bluesky. Our art is by Mangoyu Art (@MangoyuArt), and our music is by Bad Sparrow (@BadSparrowMusic). …

We’re at the end of Harrow the Ninth, where we get one crystal beautiful moment where we actually understood what was going on (did we?), only for it to be bashed into a million pieces. We had fun on the journey here, though. Your hosts are Steph Kingston (@StephOKingston), Christina Ladd (@christinaladd), and Joshua MacDougall …

Oh, Dang. The Penultimate Harrow episode is here. Peak Tamsyn Muir writing in these chapters. Bees! Swordfighting! Pithy Conversations! Questions are answered! New Questions are asked! Exclamation points are used! Your hosts are Steph Kingston (@StephOKingston), Christina Ladd (@christinaladd), and Joshua MacDougall (@FourofFiveWits). You can find us all on Bluesky. Our art is by Mangoyu …

We’re reaching the sections of the book where we are tee-heeing and steepling our fingers, connivingly, at the reveals happening in these chapters and the coffee-shop AU fanfictions happening in Harrow’s mind. Your hosts are Steph Kingston (@StephOKingston), Christina Ladd (@christinaladd), and Joshua MacDougall (@FourofFiveWits). You can find us all on Bluesky. Our art is …

We talk about a kind of heartfelt reunion with known quantities that reassures the readers that they haven’t lost their minds. Plus a rejected kiss and thistle. Your hosts are Steph Kingston (@StephOKingston), Christina Ladd (@christinaladd), and Joshua MacDougall (@FourofFiveWits). You can find us all on Bluesky. Our art is by Mangoyu Art (@MangoyuArt), and …

We’re back from the Holidays. Happy New Year. We list what we think are the best books we read in 2025, which are not limited to but do include a lot published in 2025. Christina’s Books Steph’s Books Josh’s Books Your hosts are Steph Kingston (@StephOKingston), Christina Ladd (@christinaladd), and Joshua MacDougall (@FourofFiveWits). You can …

We discuss what is up with Ianthe, Ianthe’s weird room, the unserious Emperor’s decor, Harrow and John’s conversation about her birth, and hints about what BoE is. We are also wistful for Harrow’s door diary. Your hosts are Steph Kingston (@StephOKingston), Christina Ladd (@christinaladd), and Joshua MacDougall (@FourofFiveWits). You can find us all on Bluesky. …