126. Rose in Chains by Julie Soto (Part 1) "Mistress Mallow and the girl who can still have kids."
We're trying out a new episode format. This week, we'll cover the synopsis, and next week, we'll analyze specific points, characterizations, and world-building. That established, do NOT listen to this...
21 Jul 202535min
Pick of the Week: The Countess Conspiracy by Courtney Milan
If you like a down-trodden heroine, friends-to-lovers, and lots of science tid-bits, this might be the cupcake for you. Similar BooksEmily Wilde's Encyclopaedia of Faeries by Heather Fawcetthttps://ww...
16 Jul 20258min
125. Problematic Summer Romance by Ali Hazelwood (Part 2) "Go to your f***** room, right now."
If Connor Harkness tells you to go to your room, you go. We're a little all over the place in our close-out episode for this book. Blame the flashbacks and our general giddiness over Maya and Connor's...
14 Jul 202531min
Pick of the Week: Innocent Monsters by itscometothis
The only thing we trust to break a reading slump? Dramione.This week's pick is slightly outside of Katie's norms. The story takes place during 8th year and is told from Draco's perspective with some f...
9 Jul 202510min
124. Problematic Summer Romance by Ali Hazelwood (Part 1) "You know it's problematic but you're gonna eat it."
Is every age gap romance problematic? We're here to dive deeper into Ali Hazelwood's most recent book. Maya is not your typical romcom heroine; she's got anger issues, teenage trauma, and isn't afraid...
7 Jul 202527min
Pick of the Week: The Double
Ready for a c-drama readers? The Double (on Netflix) has every romantasy trope come to life. Our heroine plots the ultimate revenge against her ex-husband and in-laws while bantering and plotting with...
2 Jul 20259min
123. The Knight and The Moth by Rachel Gillig (Part 2) "Then he leaves her high and dry."
This story ends...predictably, but it's not a terrible ride, especially if you're new to the genre. If you do like your stories heavier on fantasy elements, we recommend you check out Naomi Novik's "U...
30 Jun 202528min
Pick of the Week: Problematic Summer Romance by Ali Hazelwood
Are you even surprised anymore when you see an Ali Hazelwood episode? Of course Katie read "Problematic Summer Romance," but there's a lot to unpack in this one so we'll cover it in a full episode lat...
25 Jun 202510min
