Book Dragon Banter

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  Can I Get That in Writing? - Chapters 32-36 This Kingdom Will Not Kill Me Read Along 05.08.2026 1j 2min

  This Kingdom Will Not Kill Me Read-Along: Maggie’s Magic, Digi’s Deal, and Bellen’s Red Flags In this episode of Book Dragon Banter its hosts, Katherine, Sage and Zinzi Bree, discuss chapters 32–36 of This Kingdom Will Not Kill Me by Ilona Andrews, framing them as the setup before the climax. They recap Maggie meeting Galiene, exposing the leak to Hreban and learning Maggie can speak Sereso, then discuss expanding magic lore (mage tower, ancient Crimson Empire spells, and Maggie’s unusu...
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  New Favorite Cousin - Chapters 29-31 This Kingdom Will Not Kill Me Read-along 29.07.2026 38min

  This Kingdom Will Not Kill Me Read-Along: Maggie’s Adoption, Everard’s Schemes & the Fortress Attack In this Book Dragon Banter read-along episode, hosts Sage, Katherine, and Zinzi Bree discuss This Kingdom Will Not Kill Me by Ilona Andrews, focusing on Maggie’s adoption into the Demar family, the subtext-laden banter between Solentine and Everard, and how Maggie’s new legitimacy shifts the political chessboard—especially as a potential strategic match for Everard. They unpack the c...
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  Magic D!ck Syndrome - Chapters 24-28 This Kingdom Will Not Kill Me Read Along 21.07.2026 1j 5min

  This Kingdom Will Not Kill Me Read-Along: Chapters 24-28 Book Dragon Banter hosts Sage, Katherine, and Zinzi Bree continue their read-along of Ilona Andrews’ This Kingdom Will Not Kill Me. They discuss the aftermath of Everard’s reveal, Maggie’s practical coping and boundary-setting, and her dilemma over whether the “book” Everard matches the man in front of her. Maggie leverages Everard’s need to stay in her good graces to advance her plans, visits the Citadel to warn Eliarde and flirts with...
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  The Everard in the Room - Chapter 23 This Kingdom Will Not Kill Me Read-along 15.07.2026 1j 10min

  The Everard in the Room: Chapter 23 Shock & Betrayal | This Kingdom Will Not Kill Me Read-Along In this Book Dragon Banter read-along episode for This Kingdom Will Not Kill Me by Ilona Andrews, Zinzi, Sage, and Katherine react to the Chapter 23 twist: a moment they praise as “unexpected but inevitable” due to carefully planted clues (coins, age, excessive knowledge, and character reactions) and effective red herrings like the. They discuss how the reveal reframes Maggie’s trust, attract...
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  Murderboard! - Chapters 18-22 This Kingdom Will Not Kill Me Read Along 07.07.2026 1j 2min

  This Kingdom Will Not Kill Me Read-Along: The Butcher Appears, Kaiden’s Family Tree, and an Almost Kiss (Ch. 18–22) In this episode of Book Dragon Banter Sage, Katherine, and Zinzi Bree discuss chapters 18–22 of This Kingdom Will Not Kill Me by Ilona Andrews, covering Maggie’s market outing with Reynald and Clover, the return of the mysterious “Goldeneyes from the Garden,” and the grim discovery of a staged murder that Maggie identifies as the work of a serial killer. They debate suspects, th...
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  Quick Pod Update and Plans for Next Season 30.06.2026 2min

  Quick check in from Zinzi. No new episode drop this week. In the meantime where should we put our chapter summaries, and what book or series would you like us to cover until Maggie the Undying 2 comes out? Let us know in the comments! See you next week! Get in touch with us!
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  Two Boots and a Sword - Chapters 15-17 This Kingdom Will Not Kill Me Read-along 24.06.2026 1j

  This Kingdom Will Not Kill Me Read-Along: Two Boots and a Sword (Ch. 15–17) In this Book Dragon Banter read-along episode, Zinzi Bree, Sage, and Katherine discuss chapters 15–17 of This Kingdom Will Not Kill Me by Ilona Andrews, shifting format to prioritize discussion over a detailed recap. They break down Maggie’s troupe’s tightly orchestrated gray iron barrel heist at the docks, including distractions, lighting, and Reynald’s strategic planning. The group unpacks Maggie’s reveal that Fild...
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  Is It Fresh? - Chapters 11-14 This Kingdom Will Not Kill Me Read-Along 16.06.2026 57min

  This Kingdom Will Not Kill Me Read-Along (Ch. 11–14) Book Dragon Banter hosts Zinzi Bree, Sage, and Katherine continue their read-along mini season for This Kingdom Will Not Kill Me by Ilona Andrews, covering chapters 11 through 14 with a spoiler-free discussion. The hosts discuss Maggie’s rapidly shifting attachments, found-family dynamics, heist-story structure, and romance possibilities among Reynald, Solentine, and the Duke, plus theories about the “author” and upcoming maps. Clov...
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  Good Teeth, Bad Plan - Chapters 6-10 This Kingdom Will Not Kill Me - Read-along 09.06.2026 1j 2min

  Book Dragon Banter continues a spoiler-free read-along of Ilona Andrews’ This Kingdom Will Not Kill Me, covering chapters 6–10. Zinzi Bree, Sage, and Katherine discuss first impressions of the newly introduced Reynald, Clover, and Kaiden, praising how the book handles extreme violence and noting the realism of consequences like the heaviness of bodies and having to dispose of them. They talk about Maggie’s shifting agency, how being “undying” changes risk tolerance, and how found family raise...
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  Naked, In a Ditch - Chapters 1-5 - This Kingdom Will Not Kill Me - Read Along 02.06.2026 40min

  Zinzi Bree, Sage, and Katherine begin a spoiler-free read-along of Ilona Andrews’ This Kingdom Will Not Kill Me, covering chapters 1–5. They recap Maggie being isekai’d into Kair Toren, stealing coins, getting murdered, and reviving, then navigating the Garden of Soft Blossoms, learning language and social classes, meeting Galiene, encountering villain Ulmar Hreban, and making a risky information-for-payment deal with Solentine Degarra of the Shears. The hosts discuss the first-person exposit...
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  This Kingdom Will Not Kill Me Read-Along Trailer 29.05.2026 1min

  This summer we're trying something different and digging into Zinzi's newest book obsession: This Kindgom Will Not Kill Me by Ilona Andrews. Read-along with us as Katherine and Sage read the book for the first time! Get in touch with us!
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  A Story Within a Story: The Layers of 'The Spear Cuts Through Water' 26.05.2026 1j

  The Spear Cuts Through Water by Simon Jimenez — Experimental Fantasy, POV Shifts & Love Stories | Book Dragon Banter In this episode of Book Dragon Banter, Zinzi Bree, Sage, and Katherine discuss Simon Jimenez’s The Spear Cuts Through Water, our Fable book club pick, sharing spoiler-free reactions and then diving into spoilers. We unpack the book’s experimental structure—second-person “you,” shifting POVs, Greek-chorus interludes, and creative typography—plus how format and audiobook ve...
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  Diving into DNF's and Spring Fantasy Finds 18.05.2026 51min

  Best Reads So Far (Fantasy + Non-Fantasy), DNFs, Book Bingo Check-In & Writing Updates | Book Dragon Banter Book Dragon Banter hosts discuss our best reads of the year so far (not limited to fantasy), current reads, DNFs, and palate cleansers. Sage is reading Victoria Aveyard’s Realm Breaker series and shares updates on her reading challenges, StoryGraph tracking, and postponing unfinished series like Blood Over Bright Haven. Katherine discusses cozy rereads, nonfiction reading goals, t...
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  A Cozy & Spicy Romantasy: How to Find a Nameless Fae by A.J. Lancaster 28.04.2026 48min

  We gush over our latest book club pick, How to Find a Nameless Fae by A.J. Lancaster, a cozy fantasy romance Rumpelstiltskin retelling with spice, a middle-aged heroine, a melodramatic fae hero, and an interfering sentient house. We share why we all enjoyed it (cozy tone with meaningful stakes, great banter, classic fae lore like true names and power, and fun details like griffins, talking cats, magic “insignia” scents, and the house doing chores and providing lingerie). Spoilers included as ...
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  The Intersection of Fantasy, Romantasy, and Smut: When Magic Meets Desire - Part 2 17.03.2026 40min

  We welcome you to Book Dragon Banter, where we (Sage, Katherine, and Zinzi Bree) talk fantasy and romantasy spice, from early reads like Mists of Avalon and Kushiel’s Dart to how modern romantasy has become more explicit on the page. We discuss when sex serves plot versus functioning like erotica, how unhealthy power dynamics, manipulation, and grooming can be portrayed (and sometimes left unaddressed), and why good sex doesn’t equal a healthy relationship. We also talk about foreplay-focused...
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  The Intersection of Fantasy, Romantasy, and Smut: When Magic Meets Desire - Part 1 27.02.2026 42min

  Smut in Fantasy: Mental Porn or Power Dynamics? | Book Dragon Banter In this episode of Book Dragon Banter, we (Sage, Katherine, and Zinzi Bree) talk about smut and spice in fantasy and romantasy—what it’s doing in the story, how we define terms like “mental porn” and “power dynamics,” and why consent and character/plot relevance matter to us. We also touch on where lines get drawn around monster romance and fantasy anatomy, share a few book examples, and wrap up. BDB Fable Fantasy Focused...
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  Delving into Elatsoe by Darcie Little Badger - Book Club Deep Dive 03.02.2026 47min

  Book Dragon Banter: Elatsoe by Darcy Little Badger - A YA Fantasy Murder Mystery Review Join us for this exciting book club episode where we dive into 'Elatsoe' by Darcy Little Badger. If you love young adult books with strong protagonists, magical elements, and mystery, this is a must-watch! We discuss the book's mythology, handling of themes like representation and diversity, and how it masterfully combines folklore with a modern setting. Listen in to our thoughts on the plot twists, char...
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  New Year Part 2: Reflections on Writing and Plans for 2026... 20.01.2026 38min

  Book Dragon Banter: Podcast Behind the Scenes & Future Writing Goals In this episode of Book Dragon Banter, Zinzi Bree, Sage, and Katherine talk about their experiences and goals for the future of the podcast. We discuss the upcoming end of our first season, initial trials, and plans for season two, including a new fantasy series deep dive, book club accessibility on Fable, potential guests, and possible format changes. We also share personal writing goals, favorite reads, and insights ...
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  New Year Part 1: New Reading Challenges! 06.01.2026 53min

  Reflecting on the Past Year & Setting New Reading Goals With this New Year's episode of Book Dragon Banter, we dive into reflections on the past year, discuss our favorite fantasy reads, and set new reading goals for 2026. Join us as we explore personal traditions, like picking a 'word of the year,' and share how these practices have impacted our lives and writing journeys. We'll also reveal our exciting book challenges for 2026, chat about books that have deeply moved us, and provide som...
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  A Christmas Carol Unwrapped: Themes, Adaptations, and Traditions 10.12.2025 57min

  A Christmas Carol Unwrapped: Themes, Adaptations, and Traditions | Book Dragon Banter In this special Christmas episode of Book Dragon Banter, hosts Sage, Katherine, and Zinzi Bree dive into the timeless classic 'A Christmas Carol' by Charles Dickens. We discuss Dickens' storytelling techniques, the book's impact on modern Christmas traditions, and share personal experiences and adaptations of the story. Alongside, we embrace cozy holiday reading traditions like jolabokaflod and share some ...