S1E01 | Dark Fantasy Books & Morally Gray Characters with Liene's Library

<p>Wherein the host Bethany is joined by Liene from the YouTube channel Liene's Library to discuss dark and grimdark fantasy books, morally gray characters, why we love a villain, why we love the fact that YA and children's literature are starting to include some darker themes and morally complex characters, and the need for female characters outside of the saint/sinner dichotomy.</p> <p>Looking for a book mentioned in the episode? Check here!</p> <p>*Note that all links are affiliate links from which we earn a commission to support the podcast</p> <p>Books from On My Radar segment:</p> <p>Romance</p> <p>* Spoiler Alert by Olivia Dade: https://amzn.to/2S3vLtv</p> <p>* A Princess by Christmas by Julia London: https://amzn.to/2GeD1Ac</p> <p>* In a Holidaze by Christina Lauren: https://amzn.to/3mYnTry</p> <p>Speculative</p> <p>* Hollow Places by T. Fisher: https://amzn.to/3i4gwLj</p> <p>* The Invisible Life of Addie Larue by V.E. Schwab: https://amzn.to/2GcsyoL</p> <p>* The Once and Future Witches by Alix E. Harrow: https://amzn.to/3kRmcKp</p> <p>* Ring Shout by P. Djeli Clark: https://amzn.to/369PUGA</p> <p>* Beyond the Ruby Veil by Mara Fitzgerald: https://amzn.to/3kKEkps</p> <p>* Black Sun by Rebecca Roanhorse: https://amzn.to/36cleVe</p> <p>* The Devil and the Dark Water by Stuart Turton: https://amzn.to/36d2G72</p> <p> </p> <p>Other Books Mentioned</p> <p>* The Blade Itself by Joe Abercrombie: https://amzn.to/2HrUghR</p> <p>* Half a King by Joe Abercrombie: https://amzn.to/36c1IYT</p> <p>* The Poppy War by R.F. Kuang: https://amzn.to/342IyCa</p> <p>* Blackwing by Ed Mcdonald: https://amzn.to/3j9V9K6</p> <p>* Forest of a Thousand Lanterns by Julie C. Dao: https://amzn.to/3jmptRX</p> <p>* Three Dark Crowns by Kendare Blake: https://amzn.to/3kLYAXE</p> <p>* Promise of Blood by Brian McClellan: https://amzn.to/2SaFw97</p> <p>* The Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. Tolkien: https://amzn.to/3j86f2h</p> <p>* Coraline by Neil Gaiman: https://amzn.to/2Shnlit</p> <p>* The Ocean at the End of the Lane