Fantasy author T. Kingfisher has built a reputation for mixing humor, horror, and strange creatures in unforgettable ways. This episode looks at Nine Goblins and the unusual tone that defines her fantasy worlds.

When fantasy mixes humor with darker elements, does it make the story more memorable or does it pull you out of the world?

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This chapter centers on T. Kingfisher’s Nine Goblins while branching out into the tone and storytelling style that runs through much of her fantasy work. Megan, Lance, and Debra talk about the strange humor woven through the story, the unsettling moments hiding beneath the jokes, and the unusual characters that make Kingfisher’s books stand out in modern fantasy.

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Nine Goblins by T. Kingfisher

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