The Knight and the Moth

About this episode

The hosts discuss 'The Knight and the Moth' by Rachel Gillig, exploring themes of prophecy and romance while engaging in spirited debate.

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to Season 6 Episode 7 of That Pretentious Book Club! In this episode, the hosts dive into The Knight and the Moth by Rachel Gillig—a lush, atmospheric fantasy filled with prophecy, devotion, and an overachieving heroine. For once, the hosts find themselves surprisingly aligned on most of the book… except for the love interest—which, yet again, sparks some spirited disagreement. Expect some swooning, side-eyeing, and lively debate as the group unpacks this ...

People in this episode

Hosts: Ash O'Rourke, Kendall Shaw, Myrissa Yokie

Topics covered

• fantasy
• book discussion
• character analysis
• romance
• prophecy
• heroine

Keywords

• The Knight and the Moth
• Rachel Gillig
• fantasy books
• book club
• character debate
• romantic interests

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Books & works: The Knight and the Moth

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