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Rebecca Yarros: 'Romantasy' Novels

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If you thought the first year of training as a dragon rider at Basgiath War College was tough, get ready for the second year. In "Iron Flame," Violet Sorrengail navigates classes, politics, romance and the lies that have shaped her society for centuries. Author Rebecca Yarros discusses the book with Emily Kwong at the 2024 Library of Congress National Book Festival in Washington, D.C.

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August 24, 2024

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48 minutes 3 seconds

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