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In which Bethanie and Ash discuss chapters 6-7 of Renegades by Marissa Meyer. Part 1 of 2. Nova returns to the Anarchists’ underground hideout after escaping, where they live in poor conditions under occasional Renegade surveillance. She reconnects with fellow Anarchists, including Ingrid, Honey (Queen Bee), and Leroy, who suggests she infiltrate the Renegades through their upcoming trials, though she initially dismisses the idea. Meanwhile, Adrian watches public criticism of the Renegades and works on expanding his tattoo-based powers, while also discovering a clue linking Nightmare to his mother’s murder. Determined to uncover the truth, he secretly becomes Sentinel again and sets out to find the Anarchists without permission. Back underground, Nova trains and reflects on her beliefs before the Renegades suddenly raid their hideout, destroying supplies and threatening the group. Tensions rise as the Renegades attack and immobilize several Anarchists, despite questionable justification. Just as the situation escalates toward violence, Sentinel arrives dramatically, interrupting the confrontation. This podcast is hosted by Bethanie Finger and produced by Three Sisters Podcast Network. Logo Art was created by Cosmic Nova Flare and the Intro/Outro music was composed by Emma Povvo.

In which Bethanie and Ash discuss chapters 3-5 of Renegades by Marissa Meyer. Part 2 of 2. Nova tries to escape as the villain Winston Pratt, the Puppeteer, controls children from his balloon, but a new armored hero called Sentinel intervenes. Nova and Sentinel fight, and in the chaos Monarch is badly injured, allowing Nova to escape with the Puppeteer before ultimately throwing him to the Renegades and fleeing alone. The story then reveals that Adrian is secretly Sentinel, and he recovers from the battle using his unique ability to bring drawings to life. Back at headquarters, Adrian reflects on the Renegades’ history and visits the injured Monarch, while hiding his identity and lying about his actions. He becomes determined to track down Nova, also known as Nightmare, and bring her to justice. Adrian also checks on his brother Max, who is quarantined due to his dangerous power of absorbing others’ abilities, and helps him recreate the battle through drawings. When Adrian asks to pursue Nightmare, his adoptive fathers refuse, insisting on following proper rules rather than acting recklessly. Although a lead connects Nightmare’s weapon to an Anarchist named Cyanide, Adrian grows frustrated with the Renegades’ cautious approach and fears things may spiral out of control. This podcast is hosted by Bethanie Finger and produced by Three Sisters Podcast Network. Logo Art was created by Cosmic Nova Flare and the Intro/Outro music was composed by Emma Povvo.

In which Bethanie and Ash discuss chapters 3-5 of Renegades by Marissa Meyer. Part 1 of 2. Nova tries to escape as the villain Winston Pratt, the Puppeteer, controls children from his balloon, but a new armored hero called Sentinel intervenes. Nova and Sentinel fight, and in the chaos Monarch is badly injured, allowing Nova to escape with the Puppeteer before ultimately throwing him to the Renegades and fleeing alone. The story then reveals that Adrian is secretly Sentinel, and he recovers from the battle using his unique ability to bring drawings to life. Back at headquarters, Adrian reflects on the Renegades’ history and visits the injured Monarch, while hiding his identity and lying about his actions. He becomes determined to track down Nova, also known as Nightmare, and bring her to justice. Adrian also checks on his brother Max, who is quarantined due to his dangerous power of absorbing others’ abilities, and helps him recreate the battle through drawings. When Adrian asks to pursue Nightmare, his adoptive fathers refuse, insisting on following proper rules rather than acting recklessly. Although a lead connects Nightmare’s weapon to an Anarchist named Cyanide, Adrian grows frustrated with the Renegades’ cautious approach and fears things may spiral out of control. This podcast is hosted by Bethanie Finger and produced by Three Sisters Podcast Network. Logo Art was created by Cosmic Nova Flare and the Intro/Outro music was composed by Emma Povvo.

In which Bethanie and Ash discussed Chapters 1-2 of Renegades by Marissa Meyer. Ten years after Ace Anarchy’s death, Nova watches the Renegade Parade, an annual celebration of the Renegades’ victory over the Anarchists, and feels sick as her uncle is publicly mocked. While observing, she encounters a boy named Adrian who catches a thief returning Nova’s bracelet and uses his powers to repair it, revealing himself as a Renegade before Nova rushes off to continue her mission. Climbing to a rooftop, Nova transforms into her alter ego, Nightmare, preparing to assassinate Captain Chromium as part of an Anarchist plot to destroy the Renegade Council. The plan involves her allies attacking simultaneously, but Nova briefly ends up on the wrong rooftop before correcting her position. Watching the powerful Renegades celebrate, including Chromium and his husband, Nova’s anger grows as she reflects on her painful past and desire for revenge. When she finally takes aim, she hesitates, and her shot fails as Chromium turns just in time. Nova is quickly confronted by young Renegade fighters, leading to a fast-paced battle where she manages to subdue some of them. As she attempts to escape, she is stopped by another mysterious hero. The situation escalates further when her ally, the Puppeteer, unexpectedly arrives, complicating the mission. This podcast is hosted by Bethanie Finger and produced by Three Sisters Podcast Network. Logo Art was created by Cosmic Nova Flare and the Intro/Outro music was composed by Emma Povvo.

In which Bethanie and Ash discuss the Preface and Prologue of Renegades by Marissa Meyer. Prodigies—people with supernatural powers—were once hunted until Nova’s uncle, Ace Anarchy, led an uprising that toppled governments and plunged the world into the violent “Age of Anarchy.” Gatlon City was isolated for two decades until the Renegades, a new group of superheroes, emerged to restore order. Ten years before the novel’s main events, young Nova Artino lives with her family while civil unrest rages. She uses her power to make people sleep to soothe her sick sister, Evie, and watches her father craft metal using his abilities. One night, an assailant breaks into their home, accusing her parents of betrayal before killing them and Evie. Nova hides, then disables the attacker with her power but cannot bring herself to kill him. Her uncle—Ace Anarchy—arrives, comforts her, and executes the sleeping man, marking the traumatic moment that shapes Nova’s future. This podcast is hosted by Bethanie Finger and produced by Three Sisters Podcast Network. Logo Art was created by Cosmic Nova Flare and the Intro/Outro music was composed by Emma Povvo.

In which Bethanie and Ash introduce Renegades by Marissa Meyer exploring the themes, content warnings, and expectations for the series. Special Guest cameo appearance by Marissa Meyer! This podcast is hosted by Bethanie Finger and produced by Three Sisters Podcast Network. Logo Art was created by Cosmic Nova Flare and the Intro/Outro music was composed by Emma Povvo.

In which Bethanie and Soumaya discuss TLC Deleted Scene Number 3 from Scarlet. From:  Cinder, 1st draft Featuring: Cinder and Kai Naming Notes: Like last week’s, Adele later became Adri, Merlin became Dr. Erland, and Coen became Konn Torin. Helpful set-up: Two semi-important things to know about this early draft to keep from being too confused: 1. Originally, the Lunar gift was much more sorcery-based, to the point where talented Lunars could literally shoot fireballs out of their hands. 2. Part of Cinder’s cyborg programming in this early draft included being installed with a “codeword,” and anyone who used the codeword would be able to control her. I ultimately decided this was much too similar to Ella Enchanted and removed it, but the concept did become the basis for the Lunar ability to use mind-control. This podcast is hosted by Bethanie Finger and produced by Three Sisters Podcast Network. Logo Art was created by Cosmic Nova Flare and the Intro/Outro music was composed by Emma Povvo.

In which Bethanie and a special guest Katherine discuss the first deleted scene from The Lunar Chronicles. From: Cinder, 1st draft Featuring: Cinder and Kai Naming Notes: For clarity, “Adele” later became Adri, “Merlin” (yes, Merlin) became Dr. Erland; and “Coen” became Konn Torin (and pssst, he was originally a villain, secretly working for Levana! DUN DUN DUN). Editing Notes: I really debated whether or not I should “clean up” the text of these deleted scenes before posting them. Truly, there were times when it was painful for me to read over them and not allow myself to fix this run-on sentence or delete that superfluous adverb, but I thought that posting them in their unedited versions might be useful for some aspiring writers out there to see the text rough and un-polished. Therefore, these scenes have been left untouched, with the exception of very obvious typos or misspellings. Helpful set-up: This scene took place about halfway through the book, when Cinder went to the palace to see Prince Kai but was met with a crowd of protestors and turned away by the guards. In this initial draft, she didn’t have a handy royal android (Nainsi) to alert Kai to her presence, though, so she had to get resourceful… by using her cyborg brain to find a secret passage into the wall, of course! This podcast is hosted by Bethanie Finger and produced by Three Sisters Podcast Network. Logo Art was created by Cosmic Nova Flare and the Intro/Outro music was composed by Emma Povvo.

In which Bethanie and a special guest Amy discuss the Heartless Musical. Heartless the Musical is a stage adaptation of Marissa Meyer’s novel, telling the tragic origin story of Catherine Pinkerton before she becomes Wonderland’s Queen of Hearts. It follows Cath, a gifted baker who dreams of opening a shop rather than marrying the King of Hearts, as she falls for the charming court joker Jest and struggles against the expectations placed on her. Amid magical threats, royal pressure, and personal betrayal, Cath’s pursuit of love and freedom unravels, ultimately leading her down a dark path that transforms her into the fearsome queen she was destined to become. This podcast is hosted by Bethanie Finger and produced by Three Sisters Podcast Network. Logo Art was created by Cosmic Nova Flare and the Intro/Outro music was composed by Emma Povvo. https://heartlessthemusical.com/

In which Bethanie and a special guest Ash discuss Heartless Chapters 52-54. After her wedding, Cath visits Hatta and finds that he has lost his sanity, lashing out bitterly and revealing that he too loved Jest. Blaming Hatta, his hats, and everything connected to Chess for the tragedies that unfolded, Cath orders all production stopped and bans future travel between realms. Though Hatta insists they both share responsibility, he admits his role and says he has already paid for it with his mind, just as the Sisters foretold—confirmed when his pocket watch finally stops and he becomes truly mad. Now the Queen of Hearts, Cath endures court duties until the Sisters arrive with Peter Peter in chains, offering her the vengeance she sought in exchange for the price she promised; she accepts, and they carve her heart from her chest, leaving behind only emptiness. Freed from pain and filled with cold fury, Cath presides over Peter Peter’s trial, where both blame one another as her transformation into the vengeful Queen of Hearts reaches its final stage. This podcast is hosted by Bethanie Finger and produced by Three Sisters Podcast Network. Logo Art was created by Cosmic Nova Flare and the Intro/Outro music was composed by Emma Povvo.

In which Bethanie and a special guest discuss Heartless Chapters 48-51. Devastated by Jest’s death, Cath begs Time to undo it, but nothing changes. She dreams of the Three Sisters, who deny responsibility and offer her a deal: they will deliver Peter Peter for revenge if she gives them “the heart of a queen” by marrying the King. Cath agrees, and the dream’s key limes remain when she wakes. Cath brings the King a key lime pie and publicly apologizes; charmed, he agrees to marry her in three days. She no longer fears becoming Queen. As she prepares for the wedding in a lavish red gown, Cath seethes with anger. She barely restrains her hatred for Mary Ann and finds no comfort in Cheshire’s warning that she has abandoned all whimsy and hope. Rejecting her past, she orders the palace’s white rose tree torn down and replaced with red roses. When her parents ask if marriage will make her happy, she replies that they should have asked her that long ago. This podcast is hosted by Bethanie Finger and produced by Three Sisters Podcast Network. Logo Art was created by Cosmic Nova Flare and the Intro/Outro music was composed by Emma Povvo.

In which Bethanie and a special guest discuss Heartless chapters 45-47. At the Crossroads, Cath must find a way to Chess without using any doors. Realizing they must pass through a looking glass, she discovers a shrinking potion and a small mirror that will serve as the entrance. Before they can continue, Cath hears Mary Ann screaming from behind a gate that leads to Peter’s pumpkin patch. Despite the Sisters’ warnings, Cath goes alone to save her. Mary Ann reveals the truth: Lady Peter is the Jabberwock, transformed by the same tainted pumpkin seeds that changed the Mock Turtle. Peter has been hiding her while searching for a cure, and now plans to feed Mary Ann to the creature. Peter attacks Cath before she can free her friend. Jest, Raven (in human form), and Hatta arrive to help. Peter blames Hatta for planting the cursed seeds, though Cath recognizes Peter’s own choices deepened the tragedy. When the Jabberwock descends, Cath kills it with the Vorpal Sword. In revenge, Peter immediately beheads Jest and flees. Heartbroken and enraged, Cath vows to take Peter’s head in return. This podcast is hosted by Bethanie Finger and produced by Three Sisters Podcast Network. Logo Art was created by Cosmic Nova Flare and the Intro/Outro music was composed by Emma Povvo.

In which Bethanie and a special guest discuss Heartless Chapters 41-44. Jest explains that if Cath crosses the chessboard, she can become a queen without marrying the King. She agrees, and they prepare to journey to Chess, ignoring Cheshire’s warnings of danger. At the treacle well, the eerie childlike Sisters open the Looking Glass maze in exchange for small offerings and five minutes of Hatta’s time, warning him he cannot escape Time. Entering a mirrored forest clearing, the Sisters show disturbing prophecies of Cath as Queen, Jest beheaded, and Hatta mad, urging them to avoid doors. Finally, the group enters the maze, discovering a well that leads to a spiral staircase deep underground—the true beginning of their challenge. This podcast is hosted by Bethanie Finger and produced by Three Sisters Podcast Network. Logo Art was created by Cosmic Nova Flare and the Intro/Outro music was composed by Emma Povvo.

In which Bethanie and a special guest discuss Chapters 37-40 of Heartless. Jest returns Cath to Rock Turtle Cove, where the King, his guards, the Marquess, Marchioness, and Mary Ann await. With Cath and Jest missing earlier, everyone suspects Jest of kidnapping, and he is immediately arrested. Cath defends him, but Jest reveals his mission from the White Queen, confesses to charming Cath, then transforms into a raven and escapes, saving Cath’s reputation but leaving her in despair. The King and Marchioness suggest a masquerade to move past the night’s events. Cath continues to defend Jest, angering her parents. The Marquess orders her to accept the King’s marriage proposal and threatens to disown her if she resists. Cath ends her friendship with Mary Ann, blaming her for the chaos. The next morning, she awakens to find she has dreamed a new plant—red, bleeding hearts—symbolizing her lost dreams. Preparing for the masquerade in a striking dress and crown, Cath imagines herself as a queen, finding solace in this vision. At the masquerade, Cath commits fully to her role as Queen, orchestrating her entrance and silencing the White Rabbit. Peter confronts her about the Vorpal Sword, threatening her vaguely, but she is saved by a mysterious stranger—Jest in disguise. They talk, and Cath initially agrees to marry the King to allow Jest to save Chess, though she feels disoriented. Jest soon reveals a better plan: Cath can be with him, keep her bakery, and still help save Chess, though it will require giving up her comfortable life in Hearts. Cath readily accepts. This podcast is hosted by Bethanie Finger and produced by Three Sisters Podcast Network. Logo Art was created by Cosmic Nova Flare and the Intro/Outro music was composed by Emma Povvo.

In which Bethanie and special guest Cullen from Not My Fantasy Podcast discuss Chapters 33-36 of Heartless by Marissa Meyer. Chapters 33-36 Summary: Cath secretly witnesses Jest advising Margaret Mearle to accept a suitor, then apologizing to Cath for his earlier distance. Though clearly jealous of the King, Jest still urges Cath to marry him—leaving her confused. Before he can explain, the Jabberwock attacks the theater. During the chaos, Cath injures her ankle, but uses Jest’s hat to retrieve the legendary Vorpal Sword. As she prepares to strike, the Jabberwock mysteriously retreats. After the attack, the cowardly King praises Cath, but she scolds him for doing nothing. Jest teleports her to the mythical treacle well to heal her injury. There, he reveals it’s a portal between worlds and the entrance to Chess. He also confesses his true mission: to retrieve the heart of the future Queen of Hearts—Cath—to save Chess from war. Though shocked and betrayed at first, Cath softens when Jest says he fell in love with her. She declares he already has her heart, and promises to reject the King’s proposal. They kiss, united at last. This podcast is hosted by Bethanie Finger and produced by Three Sisters Podcast Network. Logo Art was created by Cosmic Nova Flare and the Intro/Outro music was composed by Emma Povvo. Find out more about Cullen’s podcast: Not My Fantasy Pod https://open.spotify.com/show/66azzqbAua7mgc3WRsH5av?si=384e47719e504247