About this episode
A Verse for Witches is the first book in the "Song of Tsing" trilogy by John Hundley. It's a fantasy romance published in 2025.
This installment tells the story of Tsing, an orphan raised by monks who becomes a mercenary. He is hired by an Alchemist to find a jewel called the "Eye of Ellindrell". Tsing meets Erin, a young woman who helps him on his quest. It turns out that Tsing is the "orphan king" of prophecy, and he is in danger. Erin, a dream walker, is tasked with protecting him. They face many challenges, including demons and the machinations of a powerful warlock named Mazuom. The book ends on a cliffhanger, with Erin being kidnapped. The reader is encouraged to find out what happens next in "A Chorus of Swords".
#Fantasy, #Romance, #Adventure, #Magic, #Prophecy, #Witches, #Sorcery, #Swordplay, #Demons, #Fae, #AVerseForWitches, #JohnHundley
Get every episode summarized
Each time SAM&PAM's Book Radar publishes, we email you a written briefing from the transcript — the topics, who appeared, and any specific claims, with the ad reads skipped.
Email me new episodesFree for 3 shows. No card needed.
No transcript yet
This episode has not been transcribed. Request it and it moves to the front of the queue.
More episodes
More from SAM&PAM's Book Radar
Rome to Beijing: How Empire Shifts Global Power & What the West Must Do Now
SAM&PAM's Book Radar
Death Row to Star-Rover: Darrell Standing's Journey Through Time in Jack London'...
SAM&PAM's Book Radar
Orwell Was Right: "A Government of Wolves" Exposes America's Surveillance State
SAM&PAM's Book Radar
Beyond the Fairytale: Why Diana Still Matters (Discussing Edward White's Dianawo...
SAM&PAM's Book Radar