Prophecy Radio

Episode #82 – The Sun and the Stars Aligned

Prophecy Radio episode #82 regales you with every detail Karen can remember about the Sun and the Star Boston tour stop with Rick Riordan and Mark Oshiro. We also discuss all the latest Riordanverse news, including the updated covers for The Lightning Thief, The Lightning Thief: The Graphic Novel, and Camp Half-Blood Confidential. Lastly, we continue our journey through The Kane Chronicles with The Red Pyramid chapter 9! Remember, we’re keeping this discussion spoiler-free! New episodes of Prophecy Radio air weekly, and we keep our discussions PG-13. Continue reading “Episode #82 – The Sun and the Stars Aligned”

Karen Rought
Book Reviews, Horror/Thriller

‘The Salt Grows Heavy’ by Cassandra Khaw: ‘The Little Mermaid’ meets ‘Frankenstein’ in this horrifying novel steeped in blood and viscera

Let this The Salt Grows Heavy book review be your one and only warning—Cassandra Khaw’s latest novella is not for the faint of heart. Continue reading “‘The Salt Grows Heavy’ by Cassandra Khaw: ‘The Little Mermaid’ meets ‘Frankenstein’ in this horrifying novel steeped in blood and viscera”

Karen Rought
Book Reviews, Fantasy, Percy Jackson, Rick Riordan

‘The Sun and the Star’ by Rick Riordan and Mark Oshiro: A descent into Tartarus leads to one of the most emotionally rewarding books set in the Percy Jackson universe

This The Sun and the Star book review has been a long time coming, but nothing could’ve prepared me for what Rick Riordan and Mark Oshiro would share with us in this book centering on Nico di Angelo and Will Solace’s decent into Tartarus. Continue reading “‘The Sun and the Star’ by Rick Riordan and Mark Oshiro: A descent into Tartarus leads to one of the most emotionally rewarding books set in the Percy Jackson universe”

Karen Rought
Prophecy Radio

Episode #81 – Danger, Will Solace!

Prophecy Radio episode #81 catches you up on everything you need to know about The Sun and the Star—with both a spoiler-free and spoiler-filled section. We also discuss all the latest Riordanverse news, including Rick and Becky’s trip to Ireland and Karen’s plans for the TSATS book tour. Lastly, we continue our journey through The Kane Chronicles with The Red Pyramid chapter 8! Remember, we’re keeping this discussion spoiler-free! New episodes of Prophecy Radio air weekly, and we keep our discussions PG-13. Continue reading “Episode #81 – Danger, Will Solace!”

Karen Rought
Book Reviews, Romance

‘Zora Books Her Happily Ever After’ by Taj McCoy nails mature take on love triangles

My Zora Books Her Happily Ever After book review is pretty simple: It’s worth the read. It’s got some satisfying spice, hilarious supporting characters, and a metric ton of book-loving, Zorlock-ian heart. That last part will make sense later, I promise. Continue reading “‘Zora Books Her Happily Ever After’ by Taj McCoy nails mature take on love triangles”

Kristen Kranz
Ted Lasso 3.07 team
Ted Lasso

‘Ted Lasso’ season 3, episode 7 in conversation: What does this situation need?

In Ted Lasso season 3, episode 7, the more experienced Jamie stews away as his teammates fail to properly grasp the concept of Total Football, and Sam’s activism attracts cruel consequences when he challenges a Tory MP on Twitter. Outside of AFC Richmond, the show’s two current romance arcs receive attention as Keeley ponders a potential red flag with Jack and Nate tries to work up the nerve to ask Jade out. Read on for our discussion of Ted Lasso season 3, episode 7, ‘The Strings That Bind Us.’ Continue reading “‘Ted Lasso’ season 3, episode 7 in conversation: What does this situation need?”

Natalie Fisher
Prophecy Radio

Episode #80 – Cat in a Coal Mine

Prophecy Radio episode #80 takes a look at The 39 Clues: The Maze of Bones graphic novel, and has a chat with Ethan Young, who adapted and illustrated the book. We also catch up on all the latest Riordanverse news, including the cover, synopsis, and release date for A Drop of Venom by Sajni Patel. Lastly, we continue our journey through The Kane Chronicles with The Red Pyramid chapter 7! Remember, we’re keeping this discussion spoiler-free! New episodes of Prophecy Radio air weekly, and we keep our discussions PG-13. Continue reading “Episode #80 – Cat in a Coal Mine”

Karen Rought
TV

‘The Good Lawyer’ proves Kennedy McMann is a bonafide TV star

Could The Good Lawyer be the cure for the heartbreak that Nancy Drew‘s end will bring? After watching the backdoor pilot in this season of The Good Doctor, I’m convinced it is just the answer I’ve been looking for. Kennedy McMann is a TV talent for the ages, and I look forward to seeing her on my TV screen week after week. Continue reading “‘The Good Lawyer’ proves Kennedy McMann is a bonafide TV star”

Kristen Kranz
Ted Lasso 3.06 Rebecca on Houseboat
Ted Lasso

‘Ted Lasso’ season 3, episode 6 in conversation: This thing didn’t happen to me, it happened for me

The halfway point of Ted Lasso season 3 sees most of the show’s main characters explore the city of Amsterdam for one strange and magical evening. It’s a night of turning points, a night where everything changes – hopefully for the better. Read on for our discussion of Ted Lasso season 3, episode 6, ‘Sunflowers.’
Continue reading “‘Ted Lasso’ season 3, episode 6 in conversation: This thing didn’t happen to me, it happened for me”

Natalie Fisher
Prophecy Radio

Episode #79 – A 2000s Tale

Prophecy Radio episode #79 discusses our favorite references to Egyptian mythology in pop culture. We also catch up on all the latest Riordanverse news, including that Read Riordan article about Hypnos, which we’ll see in The Sun and the Star. Lastly, we continue our journey through The Kane Chronicles with The Red Pyramid chapter 6—and finally get some answers! Remember, we’re keeping this discussion spoiler-free! New episodes of Prophecy Radio air weekly, and we keep our discussions PG-13. Continue reading “Episode #79 – A 2000s Tale”

Karen Rought