After a bunch of trilogies, Smack and Gabi recover from book trauma, discuss savvy heroines, and critique French-inspired worldbuilding. Main books discussed include:

• Shadow of the Fox, Soul of the Sword, and Night of the Dragon by Julie Kagawa
• Girl of Fire and Thorns series by Rae Carson
• Serpent & Dove trilogy by Shelby Mahurin
• Lycanthropy and Other Chronic Illnesses by Kristen O'Neal