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S2E8: The Rites of the Starling - Pt 2 Deep Dive ( Chapters 9 - 18)

56 min · 23. apr. 2026
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We’re back with Part Two of our Rites of the Starling deep dive, and things are officially getting intense. In this episode, we break down chapters 9 through 18 — and the story starts revealing just enough to send us spiraling. We dive into the evolving character dynamics, the moments that had us questioning everything, and the details that feel way too important to ignore. And yes… we’re bringing our wildest theories yet, including who we think Odessa’s mom could be — and let’s just say, we have thoughts!!!! If you’re reading along, this is where things start to click… and unravel at the same time. ✨ Spoilers for Chapters 9–18 ✨ Theories, chaos, and questionable predictions ahead

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