Episode 33 - The Raven Ring, by Patricia C. Wrede

We’re rereading The Raven Ring, by Patricia C. Wrede! Travel with us to Lyra, where there’s a super engaging fantasy murder mystery afoot and endless D&D-esque quests popping up in your path. Have you ever attempted to leave a city again and again, only to be beset by thieves, sworn mortal enemies, and an annoyingly persistent lord? You’ll relate to Eleret as she applies careful logic to the chaos surrounding her, all while navigating the emotional fallout of her mother’s suspicious death.

This episode has a whole lot to offer, from an in-depth discussion of being a woman warrior in fantasy (and why Patricia C. Wrede gets it right), to the timeless appeal of an impish rogue, to a noble’s breakfast that leaves Madeleine feeling nauseous and recalling memories of bad clams. Grab your raven’s feet and make sure nobody’s blocking your throwing lines - trouble’s afoot in Ciaron!

EPISODE MEDIA

Our childhood edition, whose cover we discuss:

Past episodes of ours mentioned during our Raven Ring discussion:

• Episode 4 - Dealing with Dragons

• Episode 26 - First Test

• Episode 29 - Crown Duel

Imaginary Worlds episode - Fantastical Feasts