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Episode 298 – Court

Sep 28, 2026 · 1h 49m

Summary

Hosts Kate and Renata discuss *Court*, the fourth book in Tracy Wolff’s *Crave* series, alongside legal expert Carrie. They analyze the plot’s dark academia and paranormal romance elements, including the protagonist’s discovery of gargoyle allies and a time-looped court. The episode also covers the resolution of the plagiarism lawsuit against Wolff, noting that a judge dismissed claims of infringement due to generic similarities. Finally, the hosts critique the book’s excessive length, repetitive "impossible task" tropes, and heavy lore dumps.

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