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If you like the trope of damsel-gets-saved-by-badass-protector (of the ghost, demon, death, variety) then this is the book for you. Ladybirds is a younger, entry-level introduction to this author, who also wrote the darker romantasy duology Peaches & Honey.
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/59086069-ladybirds?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=hmdg2hUPuJ&rank=1
Other books mentioned in this episode:
Belladonna by Adalyn Grace
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/59227936-belladonna?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=X9RVXpqfsw&rank=1
Phantasma by Kaylie Smith
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/204593914-phantasma?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=yMfhZE8gJT&rank=1
Peaches & Honey by R. Raeta
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/62691790-peaches-honey?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=rp21XFSsc5&rank=1
The Love of My Afterlife by Kirsty Greenwood
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/199928276-the-love-of-my-afterlife?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=fyZRgCypqH&rank=1
The Dixon Rule by Elle Kennedy
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/200338241-the-dixon-rule?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=zYU0HddBQc&rank=1
A Sensual Summoning by Rachel J. Roman
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/195742750-a-sensual-summoning?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=dDP8kbRusU&rank=1
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Time travel? Check. A teeny, tiny, Corlath moment of romance? Check. More dragon books? Check.
We're closing out Dragonflight this week, but come back next Monday for our first epic series of the season: The Cruel Prince by Holly Black.
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/61975.Dragonflight?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=1dVggNUtlb&rank=1
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Other books mentioned this episode:
The Mistborn Saga by Brandon Sanderson
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/68428.Mistborn?ac=1&from_search=true&qid=xVi3lmZiGd&rank=1
Song in the Silence by Elizabeth Kerner
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1022209.Song_in_the_Silence?ref=nav_sb_ss_1_19
Dealing with Dragons by Patricia C. Wrede
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/150739.Dealing_with_Dragons?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=hn5OINtlqe&rank=1
The Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/61431922-fourth-wing?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=X8dpktjyMK&rank=1
Wyvern by Grace Draven
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/31560086-wyvern?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=PoorCyP5ki&rank=1
The Temeraire Series by Naomi Novik
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/28876.His_Majesty_s_Dragon?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=1LT7PxRDAx&rank=6
Nerilka's Story by Anne McCaffrey
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/61974.Nerilka_s_Story?ac=1&from_search=true&qid=mySSoIixvJ&rank=1
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We all need a break from romantasy sometimes and Katie is fully invested in her contemporary romance era: enter her current obsession with Christina Lauren. Check out the whole series for a dual, first person POV style, and for bonus points, the audiobook has a very nice British narrator for the MMC.
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/62361081-the-true-love-experiment
Other books mentioned in this episode:
The Soulmate Equation by Christina Lauren
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/58438593-the-soulmate-equation?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=4UmZfqwnEQ&rank=1
The Bodyguard by Katherine Center
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/58724801-the-bodyguard?ref=nav_sb_ss_1_14
Bride by Ali Hazelwood
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/181344829-bride?ref=nav_sb_ss_1_12
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It's time for the mating flight. Yes, readers, remember Fourth Wing's cringey dragon sex? Here's the original. This is where the book started to lose us as it quickly shifts into F'lar's perspective.
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The OG of dragon stories and science fiction (yes, it's both), Anne McCaffrey wrote Dragonflight almost 60 years ago. If you're a Fourth Wing fan, you'll recognize many (sometimes alarmingly so) similarities between this book and its modern counterpart. Our heroine, Lessa, is gritty, clever, and ruthless - the only issue is we didn't get enough of her. A perspective switch a third of the way through the plot hijacks what could've been a solid romantasy story.
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/61975.Dragonflight?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=1dVggNUtlb&rank=1
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Under the Star of Paris is a very clean, slow-burning, contemporary romance published in the 1950s - for today's reader, the cultural norms and gender roles are so dated, this feels like a historical. Take it as a palate cleanser - easy to read in a few hours on a rainy day. Also, a very believable, not toxic love triangle will keep you guessing the whole book.
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/3343881-under-the-stars-of-paris
Other books mentioned in this episode:
Lady Avery and The False Butler by Sofi Laporte
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/123238138-lady-avery-and-the-false-butler?ref=nav_sb_ss_1_24
Blackmoore by Julianne Donaldson
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/15795628-blackmoore?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=84DaFReATJ&rank=1
How to Marry a Millionaire
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0045891/
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The OG of dragon stories and science fiction (yes, it's both), Anne McCaffrey wrote Dragonflight almost 60 years ago. If you're a Fourth Wing fan, you'll recognize many (sometimes alarmingly) similarities between this book and its modern counterpart. Our heroine, Lessa, is gritty, clever, and ruthless - the only issue is we didn't get enough of her. A perspective switch a third of the way through the plot hijacks what could've been a solid romantasy.
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/61975.Dragonflight?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=1dVggNUtlb&rank=1
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Type A heroine, flipped gender roles, fake dating. Can you tell it's Katie's pick this week?
This was a surprisingly good, clean romance. Katie consumed it via audiobook but believes it can stand alone in either format. Whether you're an avid contemporary romance consumer or you're interested in dabbling in the genre, this is a perfect little cream puff of a book.
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/58724801-the-bodyguard?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=8I6R9pmgIQ&rank=1
Other books mentioned in this episode:
The Love Hypothesis by Ali Hazelwood
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/56732449-the-love-hypothesis?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=szAk2MTyyt&rank=1
The Graham Effect by Elle Kennedy
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/123255391-the-graham-effect?ref=nav_sb_ss_1_17
Draco Malfoy and the Mortifying Ordeal of Being in Love by isthisselfcare
https://archiveofourown.org/works/34500952/chapters/85870804
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Wish fulfillment is what the story feels like and there ain't nothing wrong with that, except when:
a mustache-twirling villain hijacks the plot (at least it was exciting);the MCs have a taste for exhibitionism but awful timing; and,the heroine is an inconsistent idiot.We finished it (shocking considering how many issues we found in the overall design), but we highly recommend skipping this pod read in favor of some of the author's fanfiction. (You can find her on AO3 under LovesBitca8)
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/201627074-not-another-love-song
https://archiveofourown.org/users/LovesBitca8/pseuds/LovesBitca8
Rating: 3
Spice: 4
Genre: Contemporary
Sub-genre: more romance than plot
Heroine: The Diamond, The Downtrodden
Hero: Billionaire, Walking Red Flag
Tropes: slow burn, enemies to lovers
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Sincerely Yours is a gender-swapped Dramione retelling of You've Got Mail. Hidden identities, letter writing, self-growth - all wrapped into a tidy novella. This is a perfect introduction to fanfiction if you're not a die-hard HP fan and tomes like Manacled are a little intimidating.
https://archiveofourown.org/works/48211207/chapters/121579090
Other books mentioned in this episode:
Forget Me Not by Julie Soto
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/61618737-forget-me-not?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=24LFYmEpAo&rank=1
Divine Rivals by Rebecca Ross
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/60784546-divine-rivals?ref=nav_sb_ss_1_13
All things Ali Hazelwood
https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/21098177.Ali_Hazelwood
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You know when you're hungry and the only thing available is a gas station sandwich that's a few days old but somehow still has some flavor? So you finish it and you feel less hungry but somewhat disappointed with your life choices. That's how we feel about this book.
The writing is fine, there's some semblance of a plot, and the cool background details are engaging, but the characters are unlikeable mostly due to their immaturity. Stick around for the fun music references but maybe wait until the title pops up on Libby to start reading.
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/201627074-not-another-love-song
Rating: 3
Spice: 4
Genre: Contemporary
Sub-genre: more romance than plot
Heroine: The Diamond, The Downtrodden
Hero: Billionaire, Walking Red Flag
Tropes: slow burn, enemies to lovers
Other books mentioned in this episode:
Forget Me Not by Julie Soto
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/61618737-forget-me-not
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Reality TV is about how Katie sums this book up. It's not great, there are definitely other books that surpass Icebreaker in general quality, but if you need something to fill the time and you're in your hockey romance era, this just might tide you over until you find a better read. *Mild caution for some eating disorder themes.
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/61767292-icebreaker
Other books mentioned in this episode:
The Graham Effect and The Dixon Rule by Elle Kennedy
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/123255391-the-graham-effect?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=MUKab2vIIr&rank=1
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/200338241-the-dixon-rule?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=mL7O9iE78r&rank=1
All of Ali Hazelwood's works:
https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/21098177.Ali_Hazelwood?from_search=true&from_srp=true
Some hidden gems:
Easy by Tammara Weber
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/16056408-easy?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=3vpKLYRjSK&rank=2
Simon Says by Lori Foster
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/155317.Simon_Says?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=mNVqcFA8gg&rank=19
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We have entered our era of fanfiction. This week we're reading "The Right Thing To Do" by LovesBitca8 (aka Julie Soto, the author of Forget Me Not). This work is the author's first fanfiction, posted in 2017 and served as the inspiration for another beloved fic, "The Auction," due to be published later this year under the title "Rose in Chains."
"The Right Thing To Do" feels like a 16-episode corporate romance k-drama complete with makeover sequence, busybody mom, several secondary love interests, and a third-act break-up. At its heart, this story is driven by the character's insecurities and repeated instances of miscommunication, but despite these typically alienizing tropes we devoured this story and the slowburn to a happily ever after.
https://archiveofourown.org/works/11472648/chapters/25724661
Rating: 5
Spice: 3
Genre: Fantasy
Sub-genre: more romance than plot
Heroine: Soft Girl
Hero: Billionaire, Golden Retriever
Tropes: slow burn, forbidden love
Other books mentioned in this episode:
Not Another Love Song by Julie Soto
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/201627074-not-another-love-song
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It's another DNF week for both of us but not for the reasons you might think. Throne in the Dark is the first book in the Villains & Virtues series and it is all over the romantasy subbreddit. This book is frequently recommended hand in hand with Reign & Ruin by J. D. Evans (which we loved), but this just hits a little different. Well-written but created in the vein of Spaceballs and The Princess Bride, this is a campy romp following the evil son of a demon lord and a do-goody damsel. If that's your thing, you will love this book.
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/62232755-throne-in-the-dark?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=zFYRO5uAfD&rank=1
Other books mentioned in this episode:
Assistant to the Villain by Hannah Nicole Maehrer
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/123257687-assistant-to-the-villain?ref=nav_sb_ss_1_5
The Songbird & The Heart of Stone by Carissa Broadbent
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/210134467-the-songbird-the-heart-of-stone?ref=nav_sb_ss_1_23
Reign & Ruin by J. D. Evans
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/50607309-reign-ruin?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=oUkIsWUSuJ&rank=1
When The Moon Hatched by Sarah A. Parker
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/202507554-when-the-moon-hatched?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=Sb4riMkZpN&rank=1
Also check out:
Galavant
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3305096/
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We have entered our era of fanfiction. This week we're reading "The Right Thing To Do" by LovesBitca8 (aka Julie Soto, the author of Forget Me Not). This work is the author's first fanfiction, posted in 2017 and served as the inspiration for another beloved fic, "The Auction," due to be published later this year under the title "Rose in Chains."
"The Right Thing To Do" feels like a 16-episode corporate romance k-drama complete with makeover sequence, busybody mom, several secondary love interests, and a third-act break-up. At its heart, this story is driven by the character's insecurities and repeated instances of miscommunication, but despite these typically alienizing tropes we devoured this story and the slowburn to a happily ever after.
https://archiveofourown.org/works/11472648/chapters/25724661
Rating: 5
Spice: 3
Genre: Fantasy
Sub-genre: more romance than plot
Heroine: Soft Girl
Hero: Billionaire, Golden Retriever
Tropes: slow burn, forbidden love
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Rival gang members in early 20th century Shanghai battle a mysterious plague while battling feelings for each other: seems like a stay-up-all night reading concoction but this take on Romeo and Juliet falls flat. Katie recommends it if you're an Allison Saft fan (which she is not) but maybe check out Divine Rivals by Rebecca Ross or Dance of Thieves by Mary Pearson instead.
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/50892212-these-violent-delights?ac=1&from_search=true&qid=YQOUh4VyNf&rank=1
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We have entered our era of fanfiction. This week we're reading "The Right Thing To Do" by LovesBitca8 (aka Julie Soto, the author of Forget Me Not). This work is the author's first fanfiction, posted in 2017 and served as the inspiration for another beloved fic, "The Auction," due to be published later this year under the title "Rose in Chains."
"The Right Thing To Do" feels like a 16-episode corporate romance k-drama complete with makeover sequence, busybody mom, several secondary love interests, and a third-act break-up. At its heart, this story is driven by the character's insecurities and repeated instances of miscommunication, but despite these typically alienizing tropes we devoured this story and the slowburn to a happily ever after.
https://archiveofourown.org/works/11472648/chapters/25724661
Rating: 5
Spice: 3
Genre: Fantasy
Sub-genre: more romance than plot
Heroine: Soft Girl
Hero: Billionaire, Golden Retriever
Tropes: slow burn, forbidden love
Other books mentioned in this episode:
Almost Forever by Linda Howard
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/411698.Almost_Forever?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=uAVvxC0TbP&rank=1
Rose in Chains by Julie Soto
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/221179254-rose-in-chains?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=mM8W2eM1IT&rank=1
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An introverted librarian with a talking plant escapes a burning city to flee to her island home out in the boondocks. A gorgeous neighbor delivers her delicious treats.
And that's as far as Jordan got in this book. Despite its GoodReads Choice Award nomination, this one is standing on a pretty cover and a cottage-core setting only. It's not bad, it's boring...and blue.
The Spellshop by Sarah Beth Durst
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This week we're finishing "The Songbird & The Heart of Stone" by Carissa Broadbent. Despite great world-building and compelling character backstories, this book was ultimately boring and predictable. Recycled tropes, a grating heroine, and a hero with everything going for him except personality.
Rating: 2
Spicy: 3.5 (not plentiful but very explicit)
Genre: Fantasy
Sub-genre: more plot than romance
Tropes: almost enemies to lovers, slowburn
Heroine: Soft Girl
Hero: Shadow Daddy
https://www.notanotherheroine.com/the-spice-archive/the-songbird-%26-the-heart-of-stone
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/210134467-the-songbird-the-heart-of-stone
Other books mentioned in the episode:
"Slaying the Vampire Conqueror" by Carissa Broadbent
https://www.notanotherheroine.com/the-spice-archive/slaying-the-vampire-conqueror
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/123368729-slaying-the-vampire-conqueror?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=PEAiN1KLTS&rank=1
"Assistant to the Villain" by Hannah Nicole Maehrer
https://www.notanotherheroine.com/the-spice-archive/assistant-to-the-villain
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/123257687-assistant-to-the-villain?ref=nav_sb_ss_1_4
"The Undertaking of Hart and Mercy" by Megan Bannen
https://www.notanotherheroine.com/the-spice-archive/the-undertaking-of-hart-and-mercy
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/58510253-the-undertaking-of-hart-and-mercy?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=3KlweTl7wW&rank=1
"Deathless" by Catherynne M. Valente
https://www.notanotherheroine.com/the-spice-archive/deathless
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/8694389-deathless?ac=1&from_search=true&qid=KqF2jJkYXa&rank=1
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This book is everywhere so Katie finally gave in and immediately started a Reddit argument. Campy, rife with misogyny, reminiscent of an early 2000's teen girl series - it's something when Katie recommends Fourth Wing over another book. Just read for the vibes, man.
The Zodiac Academy: The Awakening
But, seriously, read A Deadly Education by Naomi Novik or The Cruel Prince by Holly Black instead.
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This week we're reading "The Songbird & The Heart of Stone" by Carissa Broadbent. Despite great world-building and compelling character backstories, this book was ultimately boring and predictable. Recycled tropes, a grating heroine, and a hero with everything going for him except personality.
Rating: 2
Spicy: 3.5 (not plentiful but very explicit)
Genre: Fantasy
Sub-genre: more plot than romance
Tropes: almost enemies to lovers, slowburn
Heroine: Soft Girl
Hero: Shadow Daddy
https://www.notanotherheroine.com/the-spice-archive/the-songbird-%26-the-heart-of-stone
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/210134467-the-songbird-the-heart-of-stone
Other books mentioned in the episode:
"Deathless" by Catherynne M. Valente
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/8694389-deathless?ac=1&from_search=true&qid=KqF2jJkYXa&rank=1
"Bonesmith" by Nicki Pau Preto
https://www.notanotherheroine.com/the-spice-archive/bonesmith
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/62919122-bonesmith?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=Krqo0Ifma6&rank=1
"Gideon the Ninth" by Tamsyn Muir
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/42036538-gideon-the-ninth?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=8LAvTriWgQ&rank=1
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