The Queens finish out the fourth book in Ursula Le Guin's Earthsea Series, Tehanu. In this episode, both Queens are confronted with multiple reenactments of their literal nightmares. Queen Tay wishes one theory had been correct so she wouldn't have to see a certain character, while Marissa kicks her feet with glee at the long overdue commencement of a relationship. We're following our favourite characters as they wield pitchforks, doctor up their enemies, and find themselves caught in a trap so tightly that only a dragon can save them. In other words, join the conclusion to this adventure as we finish out this instalment of the Earthsea Series, Tehanu by Ursula Le Guin.

This episode wraps up with both Queens presenting their reviews of the novel, followed by a returning favourite game: It's Giving. Lastly, Tay and Marissa nominate the best and worst characters of the section.

Our next podcast will be released on October 1st, 2025, and will cover the first three stories from the Tales From Earthsea, the fifth book in Ursula Le Guin's Earthsea Series. The first three stories are titled: The Finder, Darkrose and Diamond, and The Bones of the Earth.

Content Warnings:
Please take care of yourself. We talk about the following in this podcast:

• Domestic Abuse
• Animal Death
• Rape
• Sexual Assault
• Sexual Harassment
• Light References to Sexual Content
• Transphobia
• Homophobia
• Torture
• Physical Abuse
• Emotional Abuse
• Gore & Violence
• Misogyny
• Sexism
• Child Abuse
• Death
• Racism
• Suicide
• Suicidal Thoughts/Ideation

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Timestamps:
00:00 The Creation of Éa
0:40 Intro
2:32 Short Summary
5:12 A Literal Nightmare
17:17 CW: Sexual Content, Sexual Assault, Child Abuse
30:15 Horny-Skinned Wild Creature
49:30 The She-Kings of Fantasy Podcast
1:00:52 Oh, Look! Another Nightmare
1:20:45 The Afterword
1:27:16 Book Reviews
1:34:14 Game Time: It's Giving
1:42:04 Homework!
1:42:40 Fave and Least Fave Characters
1:43:35 Outro & Socials
1:45:16 Bloopers