Crown of Midnight: Chapters 1-29

Description: The Romantasy Roundtable is back and diving into the second book of the Throne of Glass series: Crown of Midnight! Rick, Amanda, and Kim unpack the first 29 chapters, where Celaena Sardothien is officially acting as the King's Champion, or at least, she’s pretending to.

We discuss Celaena’s secret plot to fake the deaths of her targets, the return of her old flame Archer Finn, and her desperate attempt to keep her friends safe from the King’s wrath. Meanwhile, Chaol (yes, Amanda is still pronouncing it "Kay-Oal") is struggling with his feelings, and Dorian is realizing his bloodline might be a little more magical than he thought. Plus, we introduce the best new character in the series: Mort the Magical Door Knocker.

Key Topics Discussed:

The Fake-Out Assassin: Celaena isn't actually killing anyone on the King's list. We discuss her clever plan to smuggle targets out of Rifthold and how long she can keep the treasonous secret from Chaol and the King.

Archer Finn & The Rebels: Archer is back, and no one knows how to feel about him. Is he a pretty-boy courtesan? A rebel leader? A snake? Amanda gets whiplash trying to figure out his true motives.

Justice for Kaltain: The crew continues to advocate for Kaltain Rompier, who is being drugged with opium and manipulated by Duke Perrington. We are officially calling for a guillotine.

Magic is Awake: The Wyrdmarks are back, monsters are roaming the halls, and Dorian accidentally explodes a library with his newfound ice magic. We debate the growing supernatural threat and what it means for the Havilliard bloodline.

The Heartbreak: The episode ends with a devastating sprint across Rifthold and the tragic death of Princess Nehemia. We react to the betrayal, the grief, and the brutal cliffhanger.

Closing: Dry your tears and prep your Wyrdmarks. Your homework is to finish Crown of Midnight! We’ll be back next week to break down the explosive conclusion. (And maybe, just maybe, Rick will finally let Amanda talk about gay hockey).

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