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Escapists Anonymous

Escapists Anonymous

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The Fantasy Fiction Book Club and peer support network for fantasy literature fanatics.

Two friends, Sam and Dan, explore the epic worlds of fantasy fiction literature as they select books to deep-dive into. Read along with us and join in the conversation on our social media @escapistsanonymouspod.

Episodes will include spoilers, so make sure you've read the sections that we're covering.

If you're a fan of Joe Abercrombie, Patrick Rothfuss, Peter V. Brett, Brent Weeks, Terry Pratchett, Tolkein, Raymond D. Feist, Brandon Sanderson, Ben Aaronovitch and other authors that would fit in this list, join the Escapists Anonymous community of fantasy enthusiasts.

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  • #50 Fonda Lee: Jade Legacy

    #50 Fonda Lee: Jade Legacy
    Mar 17 2026

    Sam and Dan review Jade Legacy by Fonda Lee, book 3 in the Green Bone Saga.

    SPOILER ALERT: This episode contains spoilers. We strongly recommend reading this book before listening.

    Join us as we dissect the sprawling "Jade Legacy" by Fonda Lee, exploring the highs, lows, and missed opportunities across this ambitious final instalment of the trilogy. We discuss the storytelling choices, character development, world-building, and how the series ultimately lands (or doesn't!) with its conclusion.

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    52 mins
  • #49 Fonda Lee: Jade War

    #49 Fonda Lee: Jade War
    Mar 3 2026

    Sam and Dan review Jade War by Fonda Lee, book 2 in the Green Bone Saga.

    SPOILER ALERT: This episode contains spoilers. We strongly recommend reading this book before listening.

    In episode 2 of our three-episode exploration of the Green Bone Saga by Fonda Lee we dive into the sequel, Jade War. We examine the widening of the world as the clan conflict requires political and economic moves to be made outside of Kekon. We re-join all of the main characters to see how the twists and turns of the plot have impacted them. We discuss the continuing themes of family and modernisation vs tradition, and we comment on some issues with the writing style and decisions throughout.

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    56 mins
  • #48 Fonda Lee: Jade City

    #48 Fonda Lee: Jade City
    Feb 17 2026

    Sam and Dan review Jade City by Fonda Lee.

    SPOILER ALERT: This episode contains spoilers. We strongly recommend reading this book before listening.

    This is the first episode in our three-episode exploration of the Greenbone Saga by Fonda Lee. We explore the intricate world-building, the unique magic system involving Jade, and the complex dynamics of the clans in the fictional city of Kekon. We discuss the characters' development, the cultural and political themes, and the narrative's balance between action and character-driven storytelling. We also touch on the book's exploration of power, honour, and modernisation within the context of a fantasy setting.

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    54 mins
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