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Just finished the hanging city today - couldn’t put the book down (I started it two days ago) I think my only criticisms of it were that it felt super rushed in the mid to ends section and there could have been more build up / stakes for lark being caught by her dad but I really wish there was a second story after it because it ended with something that could have opened it into a series

I thought it's an audiobook narration and sat down only for it to be spoiled on me aaaa

such an understated book

Just discovered your podcast this last week from Sherwood Smith's website and loved listening to your thoughts on Crown Duel! I loved 'Trouble With Kings' as well and would be interested to hear your take on it, but I think that's the book where the main character has amnesia at the start and keeps getting kidnapped and doesn't know who to trust? The princess party you mentioned sounds like 'A Posse of Princesses' ? Unless I'm remembering completely wrong, it has been a while since I last read them. Sasharia En Garde by Sherwood Smith is also a book I really enjoyed that falls into the same category as Crown Duel from what I remember, have you guys read this one?

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48:34 I think I read in an interview with Sherwood Smith who said that Mel was like 5’ 2”. I’m 5’0” so like yeah that’s considered short right?

36:42 Bran comes off as someone who is easily influenced by others he’s close to (which is like totally me lol) and seeing that he knows the Shevraeth, I can see why he would be okay with him as a king.

40:38 the second hand embarrassment was real when I read this bit. I had to quickly skim past this because omg Mel 😂😅💀

I’m about on page 100 and I am really enjoying it so far! I think it’s very clever how they are explaining things to you but I do wish there was a couple definition pages in the beginning so we know what things are that aren’t really explained

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Would love to hear more of your casting choices! I think a young Henry Cavil for Savona. And yeah, Shevreath looks similar to Legolas in my mind too. Nimiar is described like Anna Kendrick. Can’t seem to find a Mel though, not too many auburn haired actresses. And her being petit is most important. Enjoyed this. Thanks!

I read this for the first time when I was 14, and as naive as Mel, so I rode the ride and didn't see it coming. Now when I reread I still find myself hoping that Mel grows up and falls in love.

You ask us to consider Shevreaths perspective, Smith wrote a book about his coming of age, a delightful prequel!

Definitely did not read heroine as the person definition of that word.

He looks so cute with his little dance 😂😂😂

I enjoy hearing your thoughts on this book :) I have been wondering what your thoughts are on character growth in the main character's love interest? It is the one thing, that I feel like is missing in both Graceling and Crown Duel - it seems like the protagonist needs to grow to realize her feelings, but the love interest is already there, and and I am struggling a bit to find the character flaw in both Shevraeth and Poe.

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I feel like you lost yet another of Bran's oh-so-stellar upsets early in the book - not only did he return to Tlanth with guests with absolutely no warning for Mel, he also *forgot to tell her he was engaged*

So relatable

If Mike was thanos

I loved Crown Duel 😊. I read it when I was 14, and then reread it las week, and this is how I found your podcast. I really liked hearing your thoughts on the book. I look forward to hearing a podcast on The Trouble With Kings, since I remember reading it just after I finished Crown Duel the first time. I could not remember anything about The Trouble with Kings, so I tried picking it up yesterday, but I really didn't enjoy it and put it down again. It will be interesting to hear your thoughts on that book, since I agree with you on Crown Duel but not The Trouble with Kings 🤔.

PS! There is a novel about Vidanric as a teen, when he went to train at a military academy for 3 years. It's called 'A Stranger to Command' and it is so good! It's available as an e-book from Book View Cafe.

I'm here via Sherwood Smith's website - and have subscribed. I love your episodes on 'Crown Duel' which I have re-read so much that I'm on my second copy, and now that one is beginning to fall apart! I would absolutely love to hear your take on 'The Trouble with Kings.' Best wishes from the UK.

25:10 Bran kind of comes off like a golden retriever personality or a go with the flow kind of guy but honestly, I thought Bran would play more of a role in Mel’s life since she looks up to him so much, but instead he plays a passive role.

5:53 omg haha I didn’t realize this trope was called “enemies to lovers” when I first read it but I certainly see the appeal. For me what made me keep on reading, it was the secret letters between Mel and Vidanric. I was kinda of internally rooting for them to get together the whole time reading it and luckily that paid off! 😂

Was looking for an audiobook on UA-cam and stumbled on to this podcast instead. Enjoying it so far! 👍

Thanks for the podcast guys! I enjoyed feeling as giddy as you guys did when reading this book, cringing and face palming at some of Mel’s certain moments, and most of all I enjoyed hearing your thoughts. I read this book a few years ago and loved it for a lot of the tropes. I’m surprised that this book hasn’t gotten picked up more given how old this book was published.