*Chapter Discussion begins at timestamp 17:25*As the royal wedding approaches, the gang take their places and get ready to put their plan into action. Cinder, Thorne, and the Dr travel the underground tunnels to the palace, where Iko is waiting for them. The Dr. and Thorne then head to the letumosis labs where the Dr. makes a startling discovery before setting off the letumosis alarm.Meanwhile, Cress and Wolf are waiting for the signal to go down to the control room. Wolf guides Cress through the palace and protects her from guards while Cress disables cameras and security measures. When they arrive at the control room, it is time for the next phase of the plan. This podcast is Hosted and Produced by Bethanie A. Finger, with special guest Patreon Rampion Crew Member Soumaya. Logo Art was created by Angela Wong on Instagram.Intro/Outro Music was written by Emma Pavvo on Instagram.Introduction from Marissa Meyer and family.

Prince Kai Fan Pod! A Marissa Meyer Book Club, The Lunar Chronicles

92 Cress Chapters 48 & 49 (The Lunar Chronicles)

*Chapter Discussion begins at timestamp 11:33*As Cress puts on a beautiful ball gown and her first pair of real shoes, Wolf is fitted with a tux for the royal wedding. Though Wolf is eager to do his part so he can be reunited with Scarlet, it is clear he will not play the role of doting husband well.Iko trades places with another android and is disguised and ready to enter the wedding undercover. As she borrows clothes from another android, Cress and Wolf get to know each other a little better as they try to remain inconspicuous at the palace.  Cress grows overwhelmed with the magnitude of the palace and its ballroom, and Wolf helps stabilize her as they await their next move. This podcast is Hosted and Produced by Bethanie A. Finger, with special guest was author Annie Sullivan. https://anniesullivanauthor.com/ Logo Art was created by Angela Wong on Instagram.Intro/Outro Music was written by Emma Pavvo on Instagram.Introduction from Marissa Meyer and family.

91 Cress Chapters 46 & 47 (The Lunar Chronicles)

*Chapter Discussion begins at timestamp 36:10*The day of the Royal Wedding has finally arrived, and Cinder and The Rampion Crew are ready to put their plan into motion. Cinder visits her old apartment to steal wedding invitations from Adri.  While visiting her former home, she is overwhelmed with the desire to find an emotional response from Adri.  As she gets carried away with the power of her Lunar gift, she finally realizes why Lunars do not like mirrors.Meanwhile, Iko in her new body arrives at a warehouse full of smartly dresses escort droids ready to serve at the Royal Wedding. Iko must infiltrate the wedding by hiding with the other escort droids, but in order to do that, another escort droid must leave. As she tries to find a unique and inconspicuous way to take the place of another android, Iko takes a moment to truly enjoy being human.Cinder and the Rampion Crew arrive at the New Beijing safe house ready to infiltrate the palace through the secret underground tunnel.  Cinder is not entirely confident in their plan, but she knows there is no time left to deliberate now.This podcast is Hosted and Produced by Bethanie A. Finger, with special guest Patreon Rampion Crew Member Becca Baker. Logo Art was created by Angela Wong on Instagram.Intro/Outro Music was written by Emma Pavvo on Instagram.Introduction from Marissa Meyer and family.

90 Cress Chapters 44 & 45 (The Lunar Chronicles)

*Chapter Discussion begins at timestamp 20:14*As Cress watches, Dr. Erland assesses Thorne's blindness and determines there is a cure, but he does not have the equipment he needs. A moody Wolf has taken up to carrying a can of tomatoes around the ship and Iko is ecstatic to have her new body, and Darla has taken her place as the ship's control system. Cinder calls a crew meeting to announce her plan to kidnap Emperor Kai, and everyone has something to contribute that will help make the plan better, but only time will tell if it works. This podcast is Hosted and Produced by Bethanie A. Finger, with special guest Brittany. Logo Art was created by Angela Wong on Instagram.Intro/Outro Music was written by Emma Pavvo on Instagram.Introduction from Marissa Meyer and family.

89 Cress Chapter 43 (The Lunar Chronicles)

*Chapter Discussion begins at timestamp 7:18*We finally return to Scarlet, still trapped on Luna. Scarlet has been given to a Lunar aristocrat family and their young son has been using her to practice his Lunar gift. After several days of being chained to the ground and tortured, Scarlet is summoned to appear before the Queen herself.While Sybil and the Queen question Scarlet for information about Cinder and her whereabouts, a crowd of blood-thirsty and eclectically dressed Lunars watch. A surprise whispering voice begs for the Queen to spare Scarlet, and the last we see is a hatchet chopping off one of her fingers. This podcast is Hosted and Produced by Bethanie A. Finger, with special guest Kristen Sell. Logo Art was created by Angela Wong on Instagram.Intro/Outro Music was written by Emma Pavvo on Instagram.Introduction from Marissa Meyer and family.

88 Cress Chapter 42 (The Lunar Chronicles)

*Chapter Discussion begins at timestamp 30:56*While trying to devise a plan, Cinder and Iko are alerted to a news update that Thorne has been spotted in Northern Africa.  As she rushes to the hotel to find her friends, Cinder is shocked that Thorne is with him! But before they can celebrate too much, the Eastern Commonwealth Military join the reunion.Outside, the ECW Military have Cinder and her allies surrounded and Cinder tries to find a way for them to escape safely without anyone getting hurt.  Suddenly, the townspeople emerge from the shadows with a plan of their own and the Lunars take control of the ECW Military, forcing them to surrender.  Cinder and her allies must now leave Africa behind, and start planning their next move.This podcast is Hosted and Produced by Bethanie A. Finger, with special guest Patreon Rampion Crew Member Taylor.Logo Art was created by Angela Wong on Instagram.Intro/Outro Music was written by Emma Pavvo on Instagram.Introduction from Marissa Meyer and family.

87 Cress Chapters 40 & 41 (The Lunar Chronicles)

*Chapter Discussion begins at timestamp 27:09*Cress runs after attacked the strange doctor and decides to hide in the closet of another room. After crouching for hours, she leaves her hiding place in search of a NetScreen.  She calls the hotel in Kurfa only to find that Thorne has left and was discovered as a fugitive.  Before she can think of another plan, a hand grabs her.Cress is terrified of the handsome yet murderous man holding her hostage and starts to beg for her safety when she realizes he has an LSOP tattoo. Without explanation, Sybil's guard appears and Cress starts to fear the worst when Thorne's booming voice starts coming down the hallway.  Cinder then joins their little Rampion Crew Reunion. This podcast is Hosted and Produced by Bethanie A. Finger, with special guest Morgan Clark. Clip from That's My Girl by 5th Harmony at timestamp 1:01Logo Art was created by Angela Wong on Instagram.Intro/Outro Music was written by Emma Pavvo on Instagram.Introduction from Marissa Meyer and family.

86 Cress Chapters 38 & 39 (The Lunar Chronicles)

In this bonus episode, Rampion Crew Member Sara interviews host Bethanie with some listener questions :) This podcast is Hosted and Produced by Bethanie A. Finger, with special guest Rampion Crew Member Sara and a special appearance by Quentin Finger. Logo Art was created by Angela Wong on Instagram.Intro/Outro Music was written by Emma Pavvo on Instagram.Introduction from Marissa Meyer and family.

85 Bonus Christmas Q&A Episode

*Chapter Discussion begins at timestamp 9:25*Cress arrives at a hotel in a strange town and Gina sells her to a strange doctor with a disturbing room and an unknown agenda.  As the doctor tries to calmly explain to Cress his motives, she finds the inner strength to attack him and run away.Dr. Erland comes to after being attacked by the strange yet small girl.  He struggles with memories and confusion as he thinks the girl is a phantom from another life.  But one test will show that she is not a phantom at all, but someone he thought he lost long ago.  This podcast is Hosted and Produced by Bethanie A. Finger, with special guest Barbara from Badass Literature Podcast. Logo Art was created by Angela Wong on Instagram.Intro/Outro Music was written by Emma Pavvo on Instagram.Introduction from Marissa Meyer and family. 

84 Cress Chapters 36 & 37 (The Lunar Chronicles)

*Chapter Discussion begins at timestamp 23:22*Bethanie gives some listener feedback from this year's survey before we dive deep into chapter 35. As Cinder tries desperately to think of a plan to stop the royal wedding, Iko shares a news update from Emperor Kai about the cyborg draft. Cinder is touched by Kai's announcement, and we discuss all the implications these changes may have in the future.Iko shares the wedding guest list and finally, Cinder gets a lightbulb idea! Although her idea sparks joy in Iko, it leads to some interesting reveals from Jacin about his resting personality, and his true motivations.  Cinder must now decide how much she trusts Jacin, both with her plans, and her life. This podcast is Hosted and Produced by Bethanie A. Finger, with special guest Morgan Clark. Logo Art was created by Angela Wong on Instagram.Intro/Outro Music was written by Emma Pavvo on Instagram.Introduction from Marissa Meyer and family.

83 Cress Chapter 35 (The Lunar Chronicles)

*Chapter Discussion begins at timestamp 14:04*We continue our journey with Cress in the van traveling to an unknown location with her captors.  Though she tries to put up a fight, she is forced to accept her circumstances but clings to the hope that Captain Thorne will rescue her. Meanwhile, in the New Beijing Palace Research Facility, Emperor Kai and advisor Torin visit the medical labs with questions of their own about the fugitive Lihn Cinder. Kai lets it slip to Fatine that Queen Levana will provide Earth with a Letumosis antidote after their marriage is finalized.Torin takes a moment to comfort Kai regarding his questioning feelings for Lihn Cinder but is quick to remind him of the larger concerns facing the Eastern Common Wealth.  Kai is horrified to learn the origins of the cyborg draft and the Cyborg Protection Act and makes a controversial decision to end the cyborg draft, effective immediately. This podcast is Hosted and Produced by Bethanie A. Finger, with special guests Marissa and Katie from M & K Talk YA PodcastLogo Art was created by Angela Wong on Instagram.Intro/Outro Music was written by Emma Pavvo on Instagram.Introduction from Marissa Meyer and family.

82 Cress Chapters 33 & 34 (The Lunar Chronicles)

*Chapter Discussion begins at timestamp 13:34*Thorne is playing a hand of royals in the hotel lobby and after an unlikely winning hand where he also wins a new escort droid he is met with confrontation.  When an unfortunate series of events leads to a brawl, a new friend pulls Thorne out of the chaos and offers him a drink.Thorne is surprised to learn that their caravan rescuers might trade in goods unfamiliar to him and is taken aback when he realizes Cress is one of those goods and has already been taken away.  Thorne attacks the caravaner who tried to lure him away, vowing to go and find Cress himself. This podcast is Hosted and Produced by Bethanie A. Finger, with special guest Patreon Rampion Crew Member Ruby. Logo Art was created by Angela Wong on Instagram.Intro/Outro Music was written by Emma Pavvo on Instagram.Introduction from Marissa Meyer and family. 

81 Cress Chapters 31 & 32 (The Lunar Chronicles)

*Happy Thanksgiving*This week I am joined by one of the hosts of the Best of Friends Podcast, Erin Mallory Long.We discuss our favorite Thanksgiving episodes from the TV Show Friends!Season 4, Episode 8: The One with Chandler in a BoxSeason 6, Episode 9: The One Where Ross Got HighSeason 9, Episode 8: The One with Rachel's Other SisterThis podcast is Hosted and Produced by Bethanie A. Finger, with special guest Erin Mallory Long from Best of Friends Podcast. Logo Art was created by Angela Wong on Instagram.Intro/Outro Music was written by Emma Pavvo on Instagram.Introduction from Marissa Meyer and family.

80 Bonus Thanksgiving Friends Episode

*Chapter Discussion begins at timestamp 8:13*Cinder, with the help of Jacin and the townspeople, are painting the rampion in hopes of making it less recognizable. While Jacin is not a fun painting partner, Cinder enjoys the help of the children, though their admiration for her is making her uncomfortable. Wolf awakens with rage and anguish when he discovers Scarlet has been taken, and Cinder once again feels the guilt and burden of Scarlet's absence.Back in Kufra, Cress is settling into their hotel room when she finds out their crashed satellite has been discovered, and it's time to go before they are caught.  But when she goes to alert Thorne, he preoccupied with an exotic stranger.  As Cress is heartbroken and locked out of their hotel room, Jina approaches to comfort and offers her help.  Jina tells Cress she knows that Cress is ungifted, and a smug smile is her only warning before Cress is grabbed from behind, and taken against her will. This podcast is Hosted and Produced by Bethanie A. Finger, with special guest Patreon Rampion Crew Member Lindsey. Logo Art was created by Angela Wong on Instagram.Intro/Outro Music was written by Emma Pavvo on Instagram.Introduction from Marissa Meyer and family.

79 Cress Chapters 29 & 30 (The Lunar Chronicles)

*Chapter Discussion begins at timestamp 25:42* As Cress awakens from two days of rest, she is feeling much better and ready to join the rest of the camp. Cress is convinced she alone knows the real Carswell Thorne, and he tries to let her down gently.  He is quick to correct her research on his heroics, but she tries to find his chivalry in every situation. After traveling in the hot sun, they arrive in a small town.  In the hotel room, Cress and Thorne finally can rest and clean up.  But while Cress is getting comfy, Thorne has other plans.  This podcast is Hosted and Produced by Bethanie A. Finger, with special guest Patreon Rampion Crew Member Sarah. Logo Art was created by Angela Wong on Instagram.Intro/Outro Music was written by Emma Pavvo on Instagram.Introduction from Marissa Meyer and family.

78 Cress Chapters 27 & 28 (The Lunar Chronicles)

A Marissa Meyer book club podcast! We discuss each book, in order, chapter by chapter, Spoiler Free! Listen now as we start The Lunar Chronicles Series with Cinder! This podcast is Produced by Bethanie A. Finger and hosted by Bethanie A. Finger, Rebecca Baker, and Ashleigh Leonard. Our Logo Art was created by Angela Wong on Instagram. On Facebook at PrinceKaiFanPod On Instagram at Prince_Kai_Fan_Pod Email at princekaifanpod@gmail.com

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