The Prince Kai Fan Pod! A Marissa Meyer Book Club Podcast

168 Winter Chapters 75-77 (The Lunar Chronicles)

*Chapter Discussion Starts at 12:25* (listen for the musical interlude to know the time)In this week’s chapters:SummaryAfter getting separated from Thorne, Cress must sneak around the castle alone, searching for the control room. Though Earthen diplomatic tries to stall her mission, Emperor Kai and Torin come to her aid.As Kai creates a diversion for Cress, he extends his small power as Lunar King Consort, revealing how little respect the guards have for Earthen, even their leaders.Back in the lumber sector, Winter and Scarlet are returning to full health and though they mourn those who died of the plague, they continue to plan for their revolution. But Cinder has plans for Jacin he isn’t willing to commit to, that is until a certain princess can convince him to join the Revolution.  This podcast is Hosted and Produced by Bethanie A. Finger, with special guests Abigail and Sierra.Logo Art was created by Sunlit Tangles on Instagram.Intro/Outro Music was written by Emma Pavvo on Instagram. Audio clips from Rebecca Soler's rendition of Winter. Guest Link:https://www.instagram.com/abigailspaggiari/?hl=enhttps://www.instagram.com/sierra_reyelts18/?hl=en    Podcast Bestie Commercial: https://www.instagram.com/badasslitpod/?hl=enFan Art Links:Thorne and Cress: https://www.instagram.com/hachandraws/?hl=enEmperor Kaito: https://www.instagram.com/cosmicnovaflare/?hl=en  Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

167 Winter Chapters 73-74 (The Lunar Chronicles)

*Chapter Discussion Starts at 18:40* (listen for the musical interlude to know the time)In this week’s chapters:SUMMARYJacin and Cinder take the terrain speeder outside the domes and drive frantically to get the vaccine to Winter asap. Though Cinder doesn’t enjoy Jacin’s reckless driving, they do arrive just in time. Cinder reminds Jacin to first vaccinate himself, Scarlet and Cinder confirm their identities, and then Jacin and Winter are finally reunited.Winter and the sector are recovering from the plague, but Cinder is hard at work preparing for their march to Artemesia. Despite her plans for the revolution, Jacin is hesitant to leave Winter or put her in danger again and refuses to help. But a rousing speech from Winter convinces him to help, and the sector begins their revolution.This podcast is Hosted and Produced by Bethanie A. Finger, with SPECIAL GUEST Ashleigh Tanner.  Logo Art was created by Sunlit Tangles on Instagram.Intro/Outro Music was written by Emma Pavvo on Instagram. Audio clips from Rebecca Soler's rendition of Winter. Guest Link: @ash.smash.93  Podcast Bestie Commercial: https://www.fictionalhangover.com/ Fan Art Links:-Winter and Jacin: https://www.instagram.com/elo.s.art/?hl=en-Winter and Jacin (2): https://www.instagram.com/p/CGcun9Hn-NH/ Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

166 Winter Chapters 70-72 (The Lunar Chronicles)

*Chapter Discussion Starts at 21:10* (listen for the musical interlude to know the time)In this week’s chapters:SUMMARYCress and Thorne sneak into the palace where the aristocratic Lunars are oblivious to the war raging outside their city. Lunar attire is fascinatingly gaudy and one Lunar in particular notices Thorne.When Thorne reveals too much to a Lunar woman, Cress is frustrated by his lack of tact. A small fight ignites a huge flame, interrupted by an annoying palace guard. When the guards realize who Cress and Thorne are, they must flea to safety.This podcast is Hosted and Produced by Bethanie A. Finger, with SPECIAL GUEST Cassie from Of Slippers and Spindles Podcast.Logo Art was created by Sunlit Tangles on Instagram.Intro/Outro Music was written by Emma Pavvo on Instagram. Audio clips from Rebecca Soler's rendition of Winter. Guest Link: https://ofslippersandspindles.buzzsprout.com/Fan Art Links: https://www.instagram.com/p/Ccy7hk4L3fT/https://www.deviantart.com/meygi/art/Free-Week-4-728035875 Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

165 Bonus Episode: Taylor Swift Era’s Tour, Part Two

In this episode, Natalie and Ruth join me as we share our experiences at the Taylor Swift Era’s Tour. Because the tour and this episode were so long, it has been split into to episodes, this is Part Two!We discussed setlist, costumes, the crowd, and the sheer magnitude that is the queen herself, Taylor Swift. The first thirty minutes are spoiler free! This podcast is Hosted and Produced by Bethanie A. Finger, with special guests Natalie and Ruth. Logo Art was created by Sunlit Tangles on Instagram.Intro/Outro Music were written and performed by Taylor Swift. Audio clips from Taylor Swift.  Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

164 Bonus Episode: Taylor Swift Era’s Tour, Part One

*Spoiler start at 29:25*In this episode, Natalie and Ruth join me as we share our experiences at the Taylor Swift Era’s Tour. Because the tour and this episode were so long, it has been split into to episodes, this is Part one!We discussed setlist, costumes, the crowd, and the sheer magnitude that is the queen herself, Taylor Swift. The first thirty minutes are spoiler free! This podcast is Hosted and Produced by Bethanie A. Finger, with special guests Natalie and Ruth. Logo Art was created by Sunlit Tangles on Instagram.Intro/Outro Music were written and performed by Taylor Swift. Audio clips from Taylor Swift.  Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

163 Winter Chapters 67-69 (The Lunar Chronicles)

*Chapter Discussion Starts at 38:06*In this week’s chapters:SUMMARYKai finally has his port screen, allowing him to communicate with his team on Earth and devise a plan that brings into question the Trolly Theory.Cress and Thorne plan to attend the celebrations in Artemesia while Jacin, Cinder, and Iko sneak into the medical labs to steal antidotes for Winter and the rest of the letumosis victims. But when they’re almost caught one friend stays behind so the others can escape.This podcast is Hosted and Produced by Bethanie A. Finger, with SPECIAL GUEST Morgan and Sam from Just One More Page Podcast.Logo Art was created by Sunlit Tangles on Instagram.Intro/Outro Music was written by Emma Pavvo on Instagram. Audio clips from Rebecca Soler's rendition of Winter. Guest Link: https://justonemorepagepodcast.com/Fan Art Links: https://www.instagram.com/p/BvHW1UahdWP/?hl=enhttps://www.instagram.com/cosmicnovaflare/  Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

162 Bonus Episode: Interstellar Cinderella

“You have been my friend. That in itself is a tremendous thing.” ~ E.B. White, Charlotte’s Web♥️Last summer @drewrothhaar and I recorded an episode for our patreons.•I wanted to share it with the world, to hear his voice again, to remember a man who was kind beyond measure, with a heart as big as the galaxy.•I miss Drew every day and I’m sure all of you miss him as well and want to hear his voice again. I’m very lucky to have known him, to call him my friend, to enjoy the light he spread everywhere he went.•“In the garden of memory, in the palace of dreams… that is where you and I shall meet.” ~ Lewis Carrol Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

161 Bonus Episode: Inside A Writer’s Session

In this week’s episode:Listen in on a writing session with Bethanie and her three critique partners Abiail Spaggiari, Natalie Abreu Glassford, and Soumaya Hajji.We discuss technique, craft, editing, word choice, and what it means to be a critique partner and a supportive writing friend.Follow the links below to learn more about the writers in this episode!Guests:Soumaya Hajji: https://www.instagram.com/sousouaya_/?hl=en Abigail Spaggiari: https://www.instagram.com/abigailspaggiari/?hl=enRead More from Abigail Spaggiari:https://a.co/d/gCBrdSFhttps://www.wattpad.com/stories/thefrozenchronicles Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

160 Winter Chapters 64-66 (The Lunar Chronicles)

*Chapter Discussion Starts at 27:25*In this week’s chapters:Finally, back with Wolf after his abduction, he awakes after dreaming of Ran and Scarlet. Outraged to learn he has become a monster; Wolf is forced to ‘bond’ with a new thauma.It’s a mere nine hours until the coronation and Cinder, Cress, Iko, Thorn and Jacin are hard at work preparing to crash the party. While studying video surveillance of the outer sectors, the group is horrified to learn the condition of one of their closest friends.Wolf meets his new thaumaturge, who manipulates his mind into once again pledging his allegiance to the Queen. Wolf fights her control but is soon overpowered and, desperate to avoid pain and suffering, makes his promise to Levana.This podcast is Hosted and Produced by Bethanie A. Finger, with special guest Leah from YA Book Chat Podcast.  Logo Art was created by Sunlit Tangles on Instagram.Intro/Outro Music was written by Emma Pavvo on Instagram. Audio clips from Rebecca Soler's rendition of Winter, A Macmillan Audiobook Production. Audio clips from FRIENDS, a Fox Studio Production.Guest Link: https://linktr.ee/YABookChatFan Art Links:Thorne https://linktr.ee/shanlightyearWinter https://www.fanpop.com/clubs/the-lunar-chronicles/images/39296840/title/winter-fanart?card   Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

159 Winter Chapters 61-63 (The Lunar Chronicles)

*Chapter Discussion Starts at 36:00*In this week’s chapters:We start book 4 with Cinder, Iko, Thorne, Jacin and Cress hiding in a mansion in Artemisia. Cinder is recovering from her recent swim and the gang are planning to crash the coronation ball. They were able to restore a video of Queen Levana that should sway Lunar to their side.Winter is visited by an enemy, one who leaves her infected with a new strain of letumosis. The town doctor provides a suspension tank that will allow Winter more time to fight off the plague, but she’s not the only one showing symptoms, and there’s only one tank available.This podcast is Hosted and Produced by Bethanie A. Finger, with special guest Of Slippers and Spindles Podcast.  Logo Art was created by Sunlit Tangles on Instagram.Intro/Outro Music was written by Emma Pavvo on Instagram. Audio clips from Rebecca Soler's rendition of Winter. Guest Link: https://linktr.ee/ofslippersandspindlesFan Art Links:Scarlet: https://www.deviantart.com/feels-ships-fandoms/art/Scarlet-The-Lunar-Prisoner-520708047Winter: https://www.instagram.com/p/CFOfQn8HcSI/?hl=en  Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.