348. Rachel Hartman (a.k.a. The Ingenious Noblewoman): Tess of the Road

Boots, La Mancha, and family dynamics, oh my! Rachel Hartman, author of the Seraphina Duology, joins Jen and Elizabeth to tell us all about the newest book in the world of Seraphina, Tess of the Road! They discuss everything from how stories define us, portrayals of consent (or lack thereof) in YA, how to balance trauma with hope, the invented language of the Quigutl, and so much more. This interview does contain some spoilers, but none which would ruin your enjoyment of either the Seraphina Duology or Tess of the Road. Bonus: Jen gets her mind blown.

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Rachel’s Website
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Tess of the Road (BUY IT!)
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