In this week's episode of Reading Materials, we dive into Kill the Beast by Serra Swift and talk about how refreshing it was to read a fairy-tale retelling with no romance in sight. We discuss the role of trusty companion Brandy, unpack the mechanics of curse-breaking, and explore why this story works so well without leaning on romantic love as a solution.Episode Timepoints:00:00 - Intro00:20 - Brief Life Updates05:10 - Introduction to the Author06:40 - Spoiler Warning07:15 - The Blurb08:55 - Our Discussion of 'Kill the Beast'55:10 - Next Time on Reading Materials57:40 - Outro

Intro00:20 - Brief Life Updates05:10 - Introduction to the Author06:40 - Spoiler Warning07:15 - The Blurb08:55 - Our Discussion of 'Kill the Beast'55:10 - Next Time on Reading Materials57:40 - Outro

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