Worlds Within: A Fantasy Book Podcast
Welcome to Worlds Within — where story becomes space.
Every episode we explore fictional worlds that don’t just live on the page—they pull you in, build themselves around you, and let you wander through them.
This is a podcast for readers who don’t just love books—they live in them. We dive deep into sensory storytelling, character perspectives, and the world-building mechanics that turn fiction into a fully immersive experience.
Worlds Within: A Fantasy Book Podcast
Nettle & Bone by T. Kingfisher: Bone Dogs, Goblin Markets, and Fairytale Logic
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Join us for Nettle & Bone by T. Kingfisher. This dark fairytale doesn’t ease you in; it drops you straight into the quest, where magic hums quietly, power lives in women’s hands, and the world feels both familiar and strange.
In this episode, we discuss:
- How fairytale logic shapes the world
- An in media res start and being dropped into Marra's quest
- The power of women — godmothers, dust-wives, queens, and sisters
- World-building that relies on what’s known rather than what’s explained
- Portal moments that make the story come alive: bone dogs, goblin markets, and...dancing teeth?
If you love atmospheric fantasy, folklore retellings, or immersive fairytales with a sharp edge, this episode will feel like stepping into the mist.
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Hosted by Alyssa Curtis & Ash Christine. Theme song by Magiksolo. Recording studio provided by Garden Groove
Until next time, keep wandering - we'll see you in the next world!