7. A Torch Against the Night by Sabaa Tahir

Reading A Torch Against the Night by Sabaa Tahir  led to discussions of the prison system, mythology, and accountability. We loved how exciting a prison break can be. And this book had surprises around every corner, which had K reading the book immediately after finishing the first. Question: Are Avitas and Elias full or half siblings?

Below are some articles and information about topics discussed in this fortnight’s episode:

• There are lots of different types of mythology out there, not just Greek mythology, but we talked specifically about Persephone and Hades in this episode.
• If you aren’t already, we highly recommend following Rachel Cargle on Instagram. She does a lot of work unpacking white feminism, and has a great article called “When Feminism is White Supremacy in Heels.“
• Also, read this article, “How to Spend your Privilege” by Brittany Packnett.
• Even back in 2003, the American Psychological Association realized prisons were not doing the work of rehabilitating people.
• Pod Save the People 
• Serial podcast
• Ava DuVernay’s 13TH
• Brené Brown
• Read this Dear Sugar about leaving, even if you love a person. Laia probably could have used this advice regarding Keenan.
• If you want to read some great books with emotional manipulation that also happen to be very 90’s, check out the Sweep series by Cate Tiernan

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