EP 155; The Last Best Quest Ever with FT Lukens

Hey friends! This week we are joined by one of our favorite authors and guests, FT Lukens to talk about their newest book The Last Best Quest Ever! We're talking about fantasy tropes, Arthurian Legend, which hat would look best on an ancient dragon and much much more! It's always an absolute joy to have FT on the pod and check out their book when it releases on May 26th! Book Description Below Theme by Man with Roses Seventeen-year-old Ellinore has the best questing record of anyone in the kingdom’s history. She also has a secret: her fame is built entirely on lies. Tired of the charade, she shocks the kingdom by retiring at a royal feast. But her plans for a quiet life are disrupted when her twin brother Zig bets his life that Ellinore can retrieve the horn of the mythical Elder Beast. To save Zig, she reluctantly sets out on one last, perilous quest. Accompanying her are Zig, determined to help despite his recklessness; Aven, her envious rival eager to prove their superiority; an ambitious bar maiden turned adventurer; and a young, magic-wielding bard. Together, they face an arduous journey fraught with mythical challenges and shifting alliances. As they search for the Elder Beast, Ellinore grapples with her growing feelings for Aven, her fear of losing Zig, and her identity as a reluctant hero. With time running out, Ellinore must confront not only the legendary creature but also her own truths. Can she save her brother, embrace her potential, and finally decide her path?