Ep 765 - Nona the Ninth (The Locked Tomb #3), by Tamsyn Muir (w/ Meghan Winch)
Summary
Hosts Andrew and Craig are joined by guest Megan to discuss *Nona the Ninth*, the third book in Tamsin Muir’s Locked Tomb series. They explore the novel’s dual narrative, featuring baby necromancer Nona’s daily life and flashbacks of God’s origins on Earth. The episode covers the book’s unique tone, world-building details, and its role as an intermission before the final installment.
Topics discussed
Introduction and welcome back to Megan
Megan's reading history with the series
World-building praise and book origins
Awards, cover art, and Halloween skeleton debate
Author's divergence notes and Kindle leak mystery
Previous episodes and audiobook experience
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Nona's character: A baby in a teen's body
Recap of Gideon and Harrow the Ninth
Nona's daily life and Camilla/Palamedes dynamic
School life, the urchin gang, and low stakes
Hot sauce, gang members, and the convoy
John God Jod's origin story and rise to power
Nuclear war, Alethea, and the Locked Tomb
The Blood of Eden rebellion and narrative style
Infiltrating the barracks and decoding Bible verses
Nona's identity crisis and emotional climax
The reveal: Nona is Alethea
Internet memes and references in the text
Final thoughts on the book's pacing and tone
Outro, Patreon, and Megan's play promotion
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