Side Quest - Light From Uncommon Stars by Ryka Aoki, Part 2 – Chapter 19-28 episode artwork

EPISODE · Apr 21, 2025 · 2H 35M

Side Quest - Light From Uncommon Stars by Ryka Aoki, Part 2 – Chapter 19-28

from Queens of Fantasy Podcast · host Marissa Trarback, Alix Calfa, Taylor Andresen

The Queens finish their very first side quest by completing Light from Uncommon Stars by Ryka Aoki! In the finale of this chaotic alien-demon-violin-donut-shop novel, your favourite Queens learn new facts about koi fish, converse about the technological limits of toad-faced demons, and discover what it means to be comfortable in one's own skin. Queen Tay is shocked at a teenager's night on the town, Queen Alix judges, just a bit, an alien mother, and Queen Marissa shares all her newest favourite quotes, as we see the twists and turns of this truly chaotic story come to their conclusion. Or, in other words, join your favourite Queens on this side quest as they read Chapter 19 to the end of Light from Uncommon Stars.At the end of the podcast, your Queens shout out their fave and least fave characters. They also play a brand new game called Your Alien Cover Shop, where they create their (you guessed it!) own alien cover shops.Content Warnings:Please take care of yourself. We talk about the following in this podcast: Domestic AbuseRapeSexual AssaultSexual HarassmentTransphobiaHomophobiaTorturePhysical AbuseEmotional AbuseGore & ViolenceMisogynySexismChild AbuseDeathRacismDeadnamingSuicideSuicidal Thoughts/IdeationYou can support our project by donating here.If you'd like to join our Discord server, you can do so here. Find us on Instagram at @queensoffantasypod. Please also consider checking out our sister podcast, The Book Jar Pod. If you'd like to find a specific Queen online, please see:Alix: Personal Instagram | StoryGraphTaylor: Personal Instagram | StoryGraphMarissa: Personal Instagram | The Book Jar Pod | StoryGraph | Crowned HeathensBackground music via https://www.FesliyanStuTimestamps00:00 Excerpt from the Novel0:45 Intro2:50 Short Summary3:18 Start of In-Depth Analysis3:28 CW: Self-Harm, Suicidal Thoughts, Sexual Assault, Homophobia, Child Abuse8:33 Breadsticks and the Endplague12:07 CW: Homophobia, Transphobia24:52 No More Yo Mama Jokes40:15 CW: Abuse, Homophobia, Miscarriage, StillbirthThe Bartok Madness1:25:12 Canada Geese?1:27:53 CW: Transphobia, Abuse, Deadnaming1:29:19 CW: SA, Sexual Harassment, Transphobia1:52:26 Book Reviews!2:19:33 A Game: Your Alien Cover Shop!2:29:23 Fave and Least Fave Characters2:31:07 Outro & Socials2:33:28 Bloopers

The Queens finish their very first side quest by completing Light from Uncommon Stars by Ryka Aoki! In the finale of this chaotic alien-demon-violin-donut-shop novel, your favourite Queens learn new facts about koi fish, converse about the technological limits of toad-faced demons, and discover what it means to be comfortable in one's own skin. Queen Tay is shocked at a teenager's night on the town, Queen Alix judges, just a bit, an alien mother, and Queen Marissa shares all her newest favourite quotes, as we see the twists and turns of this truly chaotic story come to their conclusion. Or, in other words, join your favourite Queens on this side quest as they read Chapter 19 to the end of Light from Uncommon Stars.At the end of the podcast, your Queens shout out their fave and least fave characters. They also play a brand new game called Your Alien Cover Shop, where they create their (you guessed it!) own alien cover shops.Content Warnings:Please take care of yourself. We talk about the following in this podcast: Domestic AbuseRapeSexual AssaultSexual HarassmentTransphobiaHomophobiaTorturePhysical AbuseEmotional AbuseGore & ViolenceMisogynySexismChild AbuseDeathRacismDeadnamingSuicideSuicidal Thoughts/IdeationYou can support our project by donating here.If you'd like to join our Discord server, you can do so here. Find us on Instagram at @queensoffantasypod. Please also consider checking out our sister podcast, The Book Jar Pod. If you'd like to find a specific Queen online, please see:Alix: Personal Instagram | StoryGraphTaylor: Personal Instagram | StoryGraphMarissa: Personal Instagram | The Book Jar Pod | StoryGraph | Crowned HeathensBackground music via https://www.FesliyanStuTimestamps00:00 Excerpt from the Novel0:45 Intro2:50 Short Summary3:18 Start of In-Depth Analysis3:28 CW: Self-Harm, Suicidal Thoughts, Sexual Assault, Homophobia, Child Abuse8:33 Breadsticks and the Endplague12:07 CW: Homophobia, Transphobia24:52 No More Yo Mama Jokes40:15 CW: Abuse, Homophobia, Miscarriage, StillbirthThe Bartok Madness1:25:12 Canada Geese?1:27:53 CW: Transphobia, Abuse, Deadnaming1:29:19 CW: SA, Sexual Harassment, Transphobia1:52:26 Book Reviews!2:19:33 A Game: Your Alien Cover Shop!2:29:23 Fave and Least Fave Characters2:31:07 Outro & Socials2:33:28 Bloopers

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