This episode is dedicated to our favorite literary female characters, past and present. We talk about why they inspire us, and also discuss what it means to be a badass heroine in general - both in fiction and fantasy reads. Finally, we analyze the portrayal of strong women and how it has changed in fantasy books specifically. That said, we acknowledge that there is still much work to be done regarding diversity of female characters (i.e., body shapes and sizes, skin color, etc.). TW: body image Books Mentioned: Throne of Glass series by Sarah J. Maas An Ember in the Ashes series by Sabaa Tahir Shadow and Bone series by Leigh Bardugo Harry Potter series by JK Rowling Autumn’s Tithe by Hannah Parker King of Blood and Battle by Scarlett St. Clair Ariadne by Jennifer Saint Anne of Green Gables by L.M. Montgomery Beka Cooper Series by Tamora Pierce Song of the Lioness series by Tamora Pierce Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine by Gail Honeyman