Colonialism Bad - "Phoenix Extravagant" Final Overview

Episode 231
"Phoenix Extravagant" by Yoon Ha Lee, Final Overview

Anita wonders after the theme of the novel, while Scott talks about a plot point he wishes got resolved. Plus, the return of our regular book club segment, Cast (Make?) That Movie!

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Colonialism Bad - "Phoenix Extravagant" Final Overview

Like a Polaroid - "Phoenix Extravagant" Chapter Twenty-Two

Episode 230
"Phoenix Extravagant" by Yoon Ha Lee, Chapter Twenty-Two

A trip to the moon leads to a final revelation. Anita thinks the ending is pretty bleak, while Scott discusses moral ambiguity.

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Like a Polaroid - "Phoenix Extravagant" Chapter Twenty-Two

Stomped by a Dragon - "Phoenix Extravagant" Chapter Twenty-One

Episode 229
"Phoenix Extravagant" by Yoon Ha Lee, Chapter Twenty-One

Jebi, Arazi and Vei wonder about war, and what it is good for. Anita talks about the character arcs she feels are wrapping up nicely, while Scott feels smug about seeing where the book was going.

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Stomped by a Dragon - "Phoenix Extravagant" Chapter Twenty-One

Om Nom Nom - "Phoenix Extravagant" Chapter Twenty

Episode 228
"Phoenix Extravagant" by Yoon Ha Lee, Chapter Twenty

The rebel base is under attack, and Jebi rides out to save the day. Scott and Anita discuss wether a pacifist has just killed someone.

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Om Nom Nom - "Phoenix Extravagant" Chapter Twenty

Different Versions of Rock Bottom - "Phoenix Extravagant" Chapter Nineteen

Episode 227
"Phoenix Extravagant" by Yoon Ha Lee, Chapter Nineteen

Some unexpected visitors bring ominous tidings to the rebels. Anita notes how Arazi is playing peacemaker, while Scott braces for the coming climaxes of the novel.

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Different Versions of Rock Bottom - "Phoenix Extravagant" Chapter Nineteen

Under Tent Arrest - "Phoenix Extravagant" Chapter Eighteen

Episode 226
"Phoenix Extravagant" by Yoon Ha Lee, Chapter Eighteen

Good news and bad news for our protagonist. Anita is dwelling on how broken Jebi and Bongsunga's relationship is, while Scott is starting to think the story might make an unexpected turn.

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Under Tent Arrest - "Phoenix Extravagant" Chapter Eighteen

"Friend" - "Phoenix Extravagant" Chapter Seventeen

Episode 225
"Phoenix Extravagant" by Yoon Ha Lee, Chapter Seventeen

Jebi is immediately deployed by the rebellion. Scott thinks the rebels may have made a tactical blunder, while Anita talks about colours.

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"Friend" - "Phoenix Extravagant" Chapter Seventeen

Artists Gonna Art - "Phoenix Extravagant" Chapter Sixteen

Episode 224
"Phoenix Extravagant" by Yoon Ha Lee, Chapter Sixteen

Vei and Jebi make it to a rebel base, and plans are hatched. Anita is starting to see some of Jebi's quirks as less 'cute,' and more 'frustrating,' while Scott gets the impression that Bongsunga might not having been keeping Jebi totally in the dark.

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Artists Gonna Art - "Phoenix Extravagant" Chapter Sixteen

A Very Heterodox Family - "Phoenix Extravagant" Chapter Fifteen

Episode 223
"Phoenix Extravagant" by Yoon Ha Lee, Chapter Fifteen

Vei takes Jebi to meet her parents. Anita and Scott discuss a very progressive and unorthodox family dynamic.

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A Very Heterodox Family - "Phoenix Extravagant" Chapter Fifteen

Disappointed Dad Vibe - "Phoenix Extravagant" Chapter Fourteen

Episode 222
"Phoenix Extravagant" by Yoon Ha Lee, Chapter Fourteenn

A violent escape ends with a major shakeup. Anita coins the term "Battle Art," while Scott wonders after the fate of a side character.

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Disappointed Dad Vibe - "Phoenix Extravagant" Chapter Fourteen

Can't Just Erase the Moon - "Phoenix Extravagant" Chapter Thirteen

Episode 221
"Phoenix Extravagant" by Yoon Ha Lee, Chapter Thirteen

Some cathartic arting, and a daring break out. Anita has a vivid "theatre-of-the-mind" moment, while Scott speculates on what comes next.

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Can't Just Erase the Moon - "Phoenix Extravagant" Chapter Thirteen

The Spider-Man Problem - "Phoenix Extravagant" Chapter Twelve

Episode 220
"Phoenix Extravagant" by Yoon Ha Lee, Chapter Twelve

Jebi goes directly to jail without passing go. Anita thinks the link between Arazi and Jebi may have helped them, while Scott wonders if there's going to be some good-cop, bad-copping.

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The Spider-Man Problem - "Phoenix Extravagant" Chapter Twelve

Take a Guilty Bath - "Phoenix Extravagant" Chapter Eleven

Episode 219
"Phoenix Extravagant" by Yoon Ha Lee, Chapter Eleven

Jebi puts their escape plan into motion. Anita's curious about Vei's motivation for leaving Jebi with a minder, while Scott thinks this is all a deliberate trap.

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Take a Guilty Bath - "Phoenix Extravagant" Chapter Eleven

Enthusiastically Consents - "Phoenix Extravagant" Chapter Ten

Episode 218
"Phoenix Extravagant" by Yoon Ha Lee, Chapter Ten

Jebi hooks up with their supervisor, and hatches an escape plan. Anita thinks Jebi's art is a real reflection of what they think, while Scott talks samurai stories.

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Enthusiastically Consents - "Phoenix Extravagant" Chapter Ten

Dragon In My Head, What? - "Phoenix Extravagant" Chapter Nine

Episode 217
"Phoenix Extravagant" by Yoon Ha Lee, Chapter Nine

Jebi slips the leash to seek help. Anita is curious how magic works, while Scott worries Jebi's sister might be less "help" and more "impediment."

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Dragon In My Head, What? - "Phoenix Extravagant" Chapter Nine

Jackson Pollocking - "Phoenix Extravagant" Chapter Eight

Episode 216
"Phoenix Extravagant" by Yoon Ha Lee, Chapter Eight

A sick Jebi chats with an eye-witness and makes a fateful decision. Anita has questions about how alive Arazi is, while Scott thinks Jebi may have just made a careless mistake.

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Jackson Pollocking - "Phoenix Extravagant" Chapter Eight

It's "Need to Know" Stuff - "Phoenix Extravagant" Chapter Seven

Episode 215
"Phoenix Extravagant" by Yoon Ha Lee, Chapter Seven

Jebi hatches a plan to talk to a witness to a massacre. Anita wonder how she would react to witnessing a duel to the death, while Scott has a theory of what the Ministry is hiding.

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It's "Need to Know" Stuff - "Phoenix Extravagant" Chapter Seven

Job Murder - "Phoenix Extravagant" Chapter Six

Episode 214
"Phoenix Extravagant" by Yoon Ha Lee, Chapter Six

Jebi takes in a duel to the death. Scott talks about improv theory, while Anita gushes over the author's style.

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Job Murder - "Phoenix Extravagant" Chapter Six

Don't Crush On Your Boss - "Phoenix Extravagant" Chapter Five

Episode 213
"Phoenix Extravagant" by Yoon Ha Lee, Chapter Five

Jebi discovers their predecessor may have been involved in sabotage. Scott hits upon a theory that someone may not be as deceased as first thought, and Anita wishes she could give Jebi some advice.

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Don't Crush On Your Boss - "Phoenix Extravagant" Chapter Five

It Is Not Flesh - "Phoenix Extravagant" Chapter Four

Episode 212
"Phoenix Extravagant" by Yoon Ha Lee, Chapter Four

Jebi gets their day one orientation, and meets a mechanical monster. earning the secrets of magical paint hurts Anita's soul, and Scott suspects Jebi's friend may have been in on things from the start.

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It Is Not Flesh - "Phoenix Extravagant" Chapter Four