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It’s time for a full spoil conversation about Red Sister, Book 1 of The Book of the Ancestor trilogy by Mark Lawrence!
In this episode, Jim interviews Zach about his very first read-through of this brutal, brilliant, and beautifully written dark fantasy. Nothing is off-limits—we’re talking every twist, reveal, and gasp-worthy moment.
What You’ll Hear in This Episode:
⚔️ Zach’s first impressions of Nona Grey and her journey from orphan to deadly novice
🏰 Life inside the Convent of Sweet Mercy—sisters, secrets, and shadows
💀 The betrayals, the brutal training, and the unforgettable combat scenes
✨ How Mark Lawrence builds tension, mystery, and magic in equal measure
🔥 Our favorite characters and moments
If you’ve read Red Sister, join us for a spoiler-packed discussion that dives into every detail. If you haven’t read it yet—save this one for after you turn the final page.
📚 Book Details
Title: Red Sister
Series: The Book of the Ancestor (Book 1)
Author: Mark Lawrence
Genre: Dark Fantasy / Assassin Nun Fantasy / Epic Magic
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💬 Join the conversation: Have you read Red Sister? Tell us your favorite moment in the comments!
👍 Like & Subscribe for more fantasy book deep dives, author spotlights, and spoiler-filled breakdowns.
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It’s time for a full spoil conversation about Red Sister, Book 1 of The Book of the Ancestor trilogy by Mark Lawrence!
In this episode, Jim interviews Zach about his very first read-through of this brutal, brilliant, and beautifully written dark fantasy. Nothing is off-limits—we’re talking every twist, reveal, and gasp-worthy moment.
What You’ll Hear in This Episode:
⚔️ Zach’s first impressions of Nona Grey and her journey from orphan to deadly novice
🏰 Life inside the Convent of Sweet Mercy—sisters, secrets, and shadows
💀 The betrayals, the brutal training, and the unforgettable combat scenes
✨ How Mark Lawrence builds tension, mystery, and magic in equal measure
🔥 Our favorite characters and moments
If you’ve read Red Sister, join us for a spoiler-packed discussion that dives into every detail. If you haven’t read it yet—save this one for after you turn the final page.
📚 Book Details
Title: Red Sister
Series: The Book of the Ancestor (Book 1)
Author: Mark Lawrence
Genre: Dark Fantasy / Assassin Nun Fantasy / Epic Magic
⸻
💬 Join the conversation: Have you read Red Sister? Tell us your favorite moment in the comments!
👍 Like & Subscribe for more fantasy book deep dives, author spotlights, and spoiler-filled breakdowns.
❤️ Support the Channel:
Patreon – https://www.patreon.com/FantasyForTheAges
#RedSister #MarkLawrence #BookOfTheAncestor #FantasyBooks #FantasyBookReview #FantasyBookTube #DarkFantasy #AssassinNun #FullSpoilerDiscussion #FantasyForTheAges
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Red Sister: https://t.ly/q2t_L
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Follow us on "X": @Fantasy4theAges
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Email us: [email protected]
Check out our merch: https://www.newcreationsbyjen.com/collections/fantasyfortheages
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