In this video, Mary and Denise recommend some recent books they enjoyed as a way to get our heads out of Star Wars and support female creators. Women are writing tons of great books, and that’s where we can find stories with strong heroines, happy endings, and interesting romantic plots. 

Lots of fantasy, enemies-to-lovers romance, some weird plots, beauty and the beast and Eros and Psyche retellings, fairytale vibes, from both indie and trad authors. 

Some of the books we discuss or mention are:

A Promise of Darkness by Bec McMaster

Poison Study by Maria V. Snyder

Cruel Beauty by Rosamund Rodge

Air Awakens by Elise Kova

Uprooted and Spinning Silver by Naomi Nokik

Neron Rising by Keary Taylor

Dark King by C. N Crawford

A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas

Thumbnail illustration by Arbutus Blossoms 
https://arbutus-blossoms.tumblr.com/


SPEAKERS: Mary and Denise

VIDEO EDITING: Mary

AUDIO EDITING: Denise


MUSIC:
Intro:
Loyalty Freak music - Extra Metal
http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Loyalty_Freak_Music/HYPER_METAL_
Outro:
Stellardrone - Fermi Paradox 
https://stellardrone.bandcamp.com/track/fermi-paradox

CONTACT:

EMAIL: lordsofthesith.podcast@gmail.com
TUMBLR: https://lordsofthesithpodcast.tumblr.com
TWITTER: https://twitter.com/LordSithPodcast
FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/LordSithPodcast
INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/lordsofthesith.podcast/

You can listen to our episodes at:

SOUNDCLOUD:
https://soundcloud.com/lordsofthesithpodcast

ITUNES:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/lords-of-the-sith-podcast/id1419179407

43| Book Recommendations for Reylo fans

We discuss how motherhood is portrayed in Star Wars. As a movie series focused on father and sons in its first trilogy, Star Wars doesn't leave a lot of room for mothers, but they play important roles, especially in the Prequel Trilogy. 

In the Old Trilogy, we discuss Aunt Beru's role and Leia's sometimes motherly behaviour.

We then look at Shmi Skywalker and Padme in the Prequel trilogy.

Finally, we look at Leia in the Sequel Trilogy.

We also debate Mara Jade and Leia in Legends.

SPEAKERS: Mary and Denise

AUDIO AND VIDEO EDITING: Denise

MUSIC:
Intro:
Loyalty Freak music - Extra Metal
http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Loyalty_Freak_Music/HYPER_METAL_
Outro:
Stellardrone - Fermi Paradox 
https://stellardrone.bandcamp.com/track/fermi-paradox

CONTACT:

EMAIL: lordsofthesith.podcast@gmail.com
TUMBLR: https://lordsofthesithpodcast.tumblr.com
TWITTER: https://twitter.com/LordSithPodcast
FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/LordSithPodcast
INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/lordsofthesith.podcast/

You can listen to our episodes at:

SOUNDCLOUD:
https://soundcloud.com/lordsofthesithpodcast

ITUNES:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/lords-of-the-sith-podcast/id1419179407

44| Motherhood In Star Wars

We discuss how Star Wars Episode IX, The Rise of Skywalker, has similarities with superhero movies and how the fairly recent successes of female-lead Wonder Woman and Captain Marvel might have caused some influences in its production and planning. 

We also comment on other superhero movies and Marvel movies, such as Endgame. We note the different tropes in Marvel and DC and Star Wars, and how some plot points were poorly copied from movies like Wonder Woman. 

We also discuss Wonder Woman, Captain Marvel, Black Widow and Harley Quinn. 

SPEAKERS:

Mary and Denise

AUDIO EDITING: Denise

VIDEO EDITING: Mary and Denise



MUSIC:
Intro:
Loyalty Freak music - Extra Metal
http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Loyalty_Freak_Music/HYPER_METAL_
Outro:
Stellardrone - Fermi Paradox 
https://stellardrone.bandcamp.com/track/fermi-paradox

CONTACT:

EMAIL: lordsofthesith.podcast@gmail.com
TUMBLR: https://lordsofthesithpodcast.tumblr.com
TWITTER: https://twitter.com/LordSithPodcast
FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/LordSithPodcast
INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/lordsofthesith.podcast/

You can listen to our episodes at:

SOUNDCLOUD:
https://soundcloud.com/lordsofthesithpodcast

ITUNES:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/lords-of-the-sith-podcast/id1419179407

45| Rey in Episode IX and the influence from Wonder Woman and Captain Marvel

Lords of the Sith is an international Star Wars-centric podcast offering in-depth film analysis, as well as discussion of literature, psychology, and pop culture. Denise, Lee, and Mary focus mainly on the Sequel Trilogy, Kylo Ren and Reylo, but will be branching out into other favorites as well. Beware spoilers!

Lords of the Sith is a daughter project of Star Wars Connection, representing diverse Reylo viewpoints spread across the galaxy. 

May the Force serve you well. ;)

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