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We had a bit of a break in our release schedule but we return this week to tackle our first Greek mythology retelling as we discuss the heart-breaking The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller. Forget what you know from the Hollywood and Disney versions, it’s time to go back to the source as we discuss prideful heroes and gods, understated but beautiful writing, and gut-punch endings. There is even a cameo from baby Edward at the end of the episode! Episode Timepoints: 00:00 - Intro 00:15 - Life Updates 02:25 - An Introduction to the Author 07:45 - Spoiler Warning 09:20 - The Blurb 10:00 - Our Discussion of 'The Song of Achilles' 01:02:20 - The Book We Will Be Discussing Next Time 01:03:45 - Outro Other Books Mentioned: Circe by Madeline Miller The Illiad / The Odyssey by Homer A Strange and Stubborn Endurance by Foz Meadows Links: Madeline Miller on Goodreads Madeline Miller on Instagram Madeline Miller’s website Reading Materials on Goodreads Lucia on Goodreads Corrie on Goodreads Reading Materials on Instagram

We step away from fantasy this week to discuss Torrey Peters' bestselling debut about gender, parenthood, love and trans life - Detransition, Baby. Tune in for our thoughts on Reece, Ames (or Amy before her detransition) and Katrina as they navigate relationships, grapple with gender identity and ultimately decide what to do about a surprise pregnancy. Please note that this episode deals with topics that some listeners might find upsetting - please check the Episode Timepoints for trigger warnings. Episode Timepoints: 00:00 - Intro 00:20 - Life Updates 03:10 - Trigger Warnings 04:10 - Introduction to the Author 07:45 - The Blurb 09:05 - Spoiler Warning 09:20 - Disclaimer 10:30 - Our Discussion of Detransition, Baby 01:18:15 - The Book We Will Be Discussing Next Time 01:19:00 - Outro Books Mentioned: Infect Your Friends and Loved Ones by Torrey Peters The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller Links: Torrey Peters' website Torrey Peters on Goodreads Reading Materials on Goodreads Lucia on Goodreads Corrie on Goodreads Reading Materials on Instagram

Today we venture down the dusty halls of the libraries of Austermeer in Margeret Rogerson's "Sorcery of Thorns". Grimoires, sorcerers, demons and feisty teenage girls abound - join us in our discussion of this fun jaunt through the hallways of ancient libraries, enchanted houses and demon-infested mansions. Episode Timepoints: 00:00 - Intro 00:16 - Life Updates 05:26 - The Blurb for Sorcery of Thorns 06:43 - Our Discussion of Sorcery of Thorns 01:05:41 - The Book We Will Be Discussing Next Time 01:08:37 - Outro Other Books Mentioned: Northern Lights by Phillip Pullman The Da Vinci Code by Dan Brown A Darker Shade of Magic by V. E. Schwab Crescent City Series by Sarah J. Maas Tomorrow Will Be Different: Love, Loss, and the Fight for Trans Equality by Sarah McBride Links: ⁠Margaret Rogerson⁠ on Goodreads Margaret Rogerson on ⁠Instagram⁠ Margaret Rogerson's ⁠website⁠ ⁠Reading Materials⁠ on Goodreads ⁠Lucia⁠ on Goodreads ⁠Corrie⁠ on Goodreads ⁠Reading Materials⁠ on Instagram

We continue Season 7 with a sequel to one of our favourite books from Season 3 - Hell Bent by Leigh Bardugo. Join us as we journey with Galaxy Stern to hell and discuss character development, vampires, bunnies and of course - Darlington's glow-stick. Episode Timepoints: 00:00 - Intro 00:20 - Life Updates 06:00 - The Blurb for Hell Bent 08:10 - Brief Summary of the Book 12:00 - Our Discussion of Hell Bent 01:20:00 - The Book We Will Be Discussing Next Time 01:21:10 - Outro Other Books Mentioned: Ninth House by Leigh Bardugo The Serpent and the Wings of Night by Carissa Broadbent Sorcery of Thorns by Margaret Rogerson The Aurora Cycle by Amie Kaufman and Jay Kristoff Links: Leigh Bardugo on Goodreads Leigh Bardugo on Instagram Leigh Bardugo's website Reading Materials on Goodreads Lucia on Goodreads Corrie on Goodreads Reading Materials on Instagram

We kick off Season 7 with Happy Place, the latest in Emily Henry's growing set of feel good novels, published in April 2023. Corrie is back from maternity leave, Lucia is fresh from an in-depth exploration of ACOTAR, and we reunite with one of our favourite authors as we find out what happens during Lobster Season in Maine when six friends, three secrets, and the harsh reality of growing up, coincide one summer's week. Episode Timepoints: 00:00 - Intro 00:20 - Life updates 04:23 - An Introduction to Season Seven 06:18 - Introduction to Happy Place 07:55 - The Blurb 09:25 - Our Discussion of "Happy Place" 17:00 - Belated spoiler alert 01:46:30 - Outro Other Books Mentioned: Dead in Devon⁠ by Stephanie Austin Pucking Around by Emily Rath Beyond the Wand by Tom Felton Friends, Lovers, and the Big Terrible Thing by Matthew Perry Empire of the Vampire by Jay Kristoff The Night Ship by Jess Kidd Doctor Doolittle by Hugh Lofting Beach Read by Emily Henry People We Meet on Vacation/You and Me on Vacation by Emily Henry Book Lovers by Emily Henry Funny Story by Emily Henry Hell Bent by Leigh Bardugo Links: ⁠Emily Henry⁠ on Goodreads ⁠Reading Materials⁠ on Goodreads ⁠Lucia⁠ on Goodreads ⁠Corrie⁠ on Goodreads ⁠Reading Materials⁠ on Instagram

We took some time in late October to chat to another author, the wonderful Foz Meadows. Foz is an Australian fantasy author, blogger and poet. In anticipation of the release of their next novel "All the Hidden Paths" on December 5th, 2023, we chatted all things writing, tackling language in fiction, a bit of Buffy the Vampire Slayer, and a myriad of other things! Episode Timepoints: 00:00 - Intro 00:48 - Interview with Foz Meadows 37:07 - Trigger warning: Sexual Assault 01:01:26 - Outro Foz's books: A Strange and Stubborn Endurance by Foz Meadows All the Hidden Paths by Foz Meadows Links: ⁠Foz Meadows ⁠Foz Meadows⁠ on Instagram Foz Meadows⁠ on X (formerly known as Twitter) ⁠Reading Materials⁠ on Goodreads ⁠Lucia⁠ on Goodreads ⁠Corrie⁠ on Goodreads ⁠Reading Materials⁠ on Instagram

After 4 months we have made it to the end of our A Court of Thorns and Roses re-read! What a journey it has been… Join us for this series wrap-up episode in which Maria returns and we discuss the series as a whole and share our predictions for Crescent City and the next ACoTaR books. Episode Timepoints 00:00 - Intro 40:00 - Spoiler Warning for Crescent City 58:30 - Outro Books Mentioned: A Court of Thorns and Roses series by Sarah J. Maas Crescent City by Sarah J. Maas Throne of Glass by Sarah J. Maas The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros From Blood and Ash by Jennifer L. Armentrout Links: Sarah J. Maas on Goodreads Reading Materials on Goodreads Lucia on Goodreads Corrie on Goodreads Reading Materials on Instagram

Lucia and Jess have reached the end of their journey through the A Court of Thorns and Roses series by Sarah J. Maas. This episode discusses chapters 61 through 80 of A Court of Silver Flames. Join us as we share our final thoughts on the book and talk about the Rite, Nesta’s bargain with the Mother and our issues with Feyre’s pregnancy. Episode Timepoints 00:00 - Intro 00:20 - Spoiler Warning 00:40 - The Story So Far 02:30 - Our Discussion of Chapters 61 - 80 of A Court of Silver Flames 24:20 - Trigger Warning 48:00 - Outro Books Mentioned: A Court of Thorns and Roses series by Sarah J. Maas Harry Potter series by J. K. Rowling Links: Sarah J. Maas on Goodreads Reading Materials on Goodreads Lucia on Goodreads Corrie on Goodreads Reading Materials on Instagram

Lucia and Jess continue their deep-dive into the A Court of Thorns and Roses series. This episode discusses chapters 41 through 60 of A Court of Silver Flames by Sarah J. Maas. We also discuss the bonus Azriel and Elain chapter which was included in the Books-a-Million Exclusive Edition of this book. Join us for our thoughts on Nesta hitting rock bottom, mating bonds snapping into place and training to become a Valkyrie. Episode Timepoints 00:00 - Intro 00:20 - Spoiler Warning 01:00 - The Story So Far 02:00 - Our Discussion of Chapters 41 - 60 of A Court of Silver Flames 01:12:00 - Outro Books Mentioned: A Court of Thorns and Roses series by Sarah J. Maas Crescent City by Sarah J. Maas Links: Sarah J. Maas on Goodreads Reading Materials on Goodreads Lucia on Goodreads Corrie on Goodreads Reading Materials on Instagram

Lucia and Jess continue their deep-dive into the A Court of Thorns and Roses series. This episode discusses chapters 21 through 40 of A Court of Silver Flames by Sarah J. Maas. Join us for our thoughts on Nesta and Cassian’s developing relationship, Feyre’s big reveal and creepy kelpies. Episode Timepoints 00:00 - Intro 0:20 - Spoiler Warning 00:35 - The Story So Far 01:10 - Our Discussion of Chapters 21 - 40 of A Court of Silver Flames 01:01:15 - Outro Books Mentioned: A Court of Thorns and Roses series by Sarah J. Maas Harry Potter series by J. K. Rowling Links: Sarah J. Maas on Goodreads Reading Materials on Goodreads Lucia on Goodreads Corrie on Goodreads Reading Materials on Instagram