Episode 10:
Blood Over Bright Haven
Episode Summary:
In this episode, we dig into Blood Over Brighthaven by M.L. Wang — a gritty, emotionally-charged fantasy novella about power, sacrifice, and the brutal cost of survival. Set in a decaying city full of magic, secrets, and people just trying to outrun their pasts, this story cuts deep in under 200 pages. Morally gray characters, devastating choices, and writing that hits like a punch to the chest. Buckle up.
What We Cover:
- Power, privilege, and the moral gray zone of survival
- What this story shares—and doesn’t—with The Sword of Kaigen
- The tension between justice, vengeance, and what’s “necessary”
- A magic system that's less about power and more about consequences
- How Wang handles identity, and internal conflict
Listen Now:
The Margins Book Club
Read Along With Us
Join the Margins Book Club!
Each month, we pick a book to read and discuss with our listeners. Check out our current selection, see what’s coming up next, and catch up on past picks. Want to have your say? Vote for the next book, or send us your favorite titles—we might feature your suggestion in an upcoming episode! Reading is better together, and we can’t wait to hear what you think.