Of Slippers and Spindles - Fairy Tale Retellings and Adaptations in Books, Film, and Theatre

Episode 121: The Wrath and the Dawn duology by Renee Ahdieh

Cassie Greenlee, Daurie Rothhaar, Laura L, Matt Guion Season 2 Episode 15

Cassie and Laura wrap up their The Arabian Nights era this week with a discussion of two of Cassie's favorite books of all time-- The Wrath and the Dawn and The Rose and the Dagger by Renee Ahdieh. We discuss the refreshing approach of Shahrzad as a would-be assassin, loopholes within curse loopholes, impressive trope subversions, and the surprising thing these books have in common with Pirates of the Caribbean 3. Also, spoilers for Pirates of the Caribbean 3 a little bit, I guess?

Content warnings for this episode include murder, suicide, and pregnancy loss. 

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Music: Through The Woods by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com