Book Two is Better

Travis & Avery
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A fantasy readthrough podcast with Avery and Travis. Bug us on Reddit/Twitter @BookTwoIsBetter, or email us everything you love or hate at booktwoisbetter@gmail.com

  1. DEC 5

    THE FINALE: Shadows Upon Time by Christopher Ruocchio: Episode Four

    Send us a text Chapters 67-End. Dear listener, we have been on a journey together. From Delos to Vorgossos, from Jinan to Selene, and from Hadrian's POV to Hadrian's POV -- thank you for listening to us babble on for this entire year of Ruocchio. Despite our grumpiness at times, we've loved every minute of it -- and are so thankful for all of the notes and kind words! Welcome to the finale of the Sun Eater universe. Will Hadrian blow up the sun he promised us in Book 1? Yes. Is he a good man? Ehhhhhhhh? Was Orphan our favorite character, and was given a death just slightly more unfair than Gilliam Vas (RIP)? Absolutely. What a banger of an ending.  We'll likely be taking a short break for the holidays, and then will be back with the Hierarchy series by James Islington. As always, reach out with thoughts, praise, and criticism to booktwoisbetter@gmail.com or on Reddit @booktwoisbetter!

    1h 31m

  2. NOV 25

    Shadows Upon Time by Christopher Ruocchio: Episode Three

    Send us a text Chapter 46-67. In this episode of "Raising Darathama," Hadrian comes face-to-face with the products of his incredible ability to be unlikeable. After sending a warning shot (a.k.a. blowing up 36 people and a full planet), Had attempts some classic politicking - highmatter chopping a table in half, insulting the Chantry and their mothers, and prostyletizing Jewish doctors.  Alexander (worst guy ever) springs a trap, and Hadrian hits full 5-star GTA status as the empire's #1 most wanted. We get an epic A.I. and knife missile battle, Hadrian relentlessly aura farming, and a "kiss the cancer ring" WWE smackdown from William himself. Finally, we have a beautiful wedding scene in the most romantic place in the galaxy -- the bunker where all of the Palatine magic happens. Good god, a lot happens in this book.  We're on to the last episode of the Sun Eater series!! Let us know what you think of us and of the book at booktwoisbetter@gmail.com and on Reddit @booktwoisbetter. Thanks for all of your support!

    1h 26m

  3. NOV 21

    Shadows Upon Time by Christopher Ruocchio: Episode Two

    Send us a text Chapters 23-46. I SHALL BECOME A GOD (remix). Hadrian and his merry band of misfits are off to nuke some Cielcin worldships, but they get sidetracked by 3,000 gingers. We get a preview of why you don't want to fight a Watcher in hand-to-hand combat, a whole ship-load of demonic possession, and a poignant and not gross birth scene.  Come listen to us beclown ourselves as we count down to the death of the sun we've all been waiting for. Let us know what you want us to talk about at booktwoisbetter@gmail.com and on Reddit @booktwoisbetter!

    1h 6m

  4. NOV 18

    Shadows Upon Time by Christopher Ruocchio: Episode One

    Send us a text Ch 1-22. Book seven is always better, baby. Are you ready for the ultimate lore corner? Hadrian aura farming? Space Jesus jihad? 'Tis the finale of this series, and I shudder to think about what we are going to do without it. Join us on the conclusion of this epic adventure. We'll be covering SUT in 4 parts, releasing each in a pretty quick turnaround so that you can read along with us. Send us a note with anything you want us to cover at booktwoisbetter@gmail.com or on Reddit @booktwoisbetter!

    1h 23m

  5. NOV 11

    Disquiet Gods by Christopher Ruocchio: Episode Two

    Send us a text MEGA EPISODE - Ch. 28-End. Hadrian is dead. Hadrian meets God. Will Hadrian kill God? Hadrian is Space Jesus. Calen is Kharn and also naked and also there are a thousand of him. Valka's not dead! Valka's dead. Everyone is dead. Featuring: the new best character in the series, Orphan.  We're about to embark on our read of Shadows Upon Time! New episodes will drop as the book is published. Please let us know what you want us to talk about at booktwoisbetter@gmail.com or on Reddit @booktwoisbetter. Thanks, everyone!

    1h 57m

  6. OCT 29

    Disquiet Gods by Christopher Ruocchio: Episode One

    Send us a text Chapters 1-27. Get ready for some Ruocchio glazing, because we actually like this book! Is paternal Hadrian the best Hadrian? Is his Jaddian rebound actually going to be a hot angel/demon/goddess? Will the bird boiz be jealous of Hadrian's Cielcin fan club? Come hang out with us as we grapple with these existential questions and navigate a lore corner that is quickly transitioning into a lore palace.  Keep the comments and questions coming at booktwoisbetter@gmail.com or on Reddit @booktwoisbetter! They keep us happy and fulfilled.

    1h 15m

  7. OCT 15

    Ashes of Man by Christopher Ruocchio: Episode Two

    Send us a text Chapters 25 - End! A poet prince, an alien birth, a tragic death, and the slap heard around the world -- this section has it all. Hadrian is captured, escapes, gets thrown in jail again, escapes again, and -- wait, which book is this? Also, we got an ARC for Book 7! Tune in for more announcements about what's next in our Sun Eater journey.  Thank you all for listening and supporting! Drop us a line at booktwoisbetter@gmail.com or on Reddit @booktwoisbetter.

    1h 4m

  8. OCT 7

    Ashes of Man by Christopher Ruocchio: Episode One

    Send us a text Chapters 1-24. We're folding space like crazy to catch up to the Book 7 release date so that we can bring you our live reactions!  In this section, we get some actual side character development, a very personal battle with PTSD (can someone please give Hadrian a hug?), and a budget iron rain on a secret MINOS space base. Also, join us for a very special LORE CORNER as we learn all of the dirty little secrets the Emperor has been hiding!  Hit us up at booktwoisbetter@gmail.com, or please like Avery's memes when we post on Reddit @booktwoisbetter.

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About

A fantasy readthrough podcast with Avery and Travis. Bug us on Reddit/Twitter @BookTwoIsBetter, or email us everything you love or hate at booktwoisbetter@gmail.com

Information

  • Creator
    Travis & Avery
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2025
  • Episodes
    28
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2025 Book Two is Better
  • Show Website
    Book Two is Better

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