Episodi
-
We discuss The True Love Experiment by Christina Lauren. If you love reality dating shows like The Bachelor and you love romance novels, this is DEFINITELY the book for you. A romance author goes on a dating show with a cast of real-life romance tropes. What more could you want?
-
We talk about Meg Shaffer's novel The Wishing Game. Whimsical and emotional this book about found family and finding your community was one we all enjoyed. A heartwarming tale about the power of a good book.
-
Episodi mancanti?
-
We revisit the Achilles myth by discussing The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller. This retelling digs deep into Achilles' story from Patroclus' perspective and follows the two from childhood through Achilles' death in the Trojan War. We were divided on our feelings of this book.
-
We love puzzles and we love discussing a longtime Staci favorite-The Inheritance Games by Jennifer Lynn Barnes. This book is kind of like YA "Knives Out" meets "Ready Player One" and we're here for all the twists, turns, riddles, and games.
-
We are just as obsessed with Fourth Wing as the rest of the internet, so of course we had to make an episode about it! Rebecca Yarros gives us dragon riders, shadow daddies, and a badass heroine with a disability who offers great commentary on accessibility and choosing your own identity. Saddle up!
-
We add swimming to our list of romance sports novels with Stroked Long by Meghan Quinn. This book is a sexy romance with a thoughtful portrayal of a character with obsessive compulsive disorder.
-
Multiverses are the new romances, and Sarah J. Maas has had us on the edge of our seats for two years waiting to happen what's next in the Crescent City Series. Will Bryce get back to Midgaard? Will Hunt and Ruhn escape the Asteri? Are all the characters that are supposed to be dead truly dead? It's gonna be a wild ride!
-
We talk about Air Awakens by Elise Kova. This is a YA fantasy novel with elemental magic that gives Avatar: The Last Air Bender vibes, and we're here for it.
-
We discuss Royally Not Ready by Meghan Quinn. This romance novel is kind of like...BDSM princess diaries? Listen to learn how we get from Miami party princess to Scandinavian royal heir!
-
We discuss Tokyo Dreaming by Emiko Jean. This is the follow-up to Tokyo Ever After. Will Princess Izumi take her place within the Japanese Royal Family? Will her parents get their happily ever after? Did we like the book? Listen to find out.
-
We talk about These Hollow Vows by Lexi Ryan. This is a YA fantasy book with dueling Fae courts, a heroine with secret powers and quick thinking, and plenty of romantic tension and court intrigue.
-
We talk about Once Burned by Jeaniene Frost. This is a paranormal romance with a heroine with mysterious electrical powers, a sexy protective vampire "prince" (don't call him Dracula!), and an ancient grudge.
-
We're taking an intermission in our Royals season to hop in with a bonus episode! We talk about the best books we read in the second half of 2023. Join us for some ideas for your next favorite book!
-
We discuss The Royal We by the Fug Girls, Heather Cocks and Jessica Morgan. This royal romance is loosely based on Will and Kate. It's an Erica pick, and we definitely had some mixed reviews!
-
We talk about A Magic Steeped in Poison by Judy I. Lim. This is a YA fantasy novel with a very unique take on magic that centers on tea ceremony. We have a magic competition, court intrigue, and political scheming.
-
We talk about one of Erica's guilty pleasures, American Royals by Katharine McGee. This YA novel follows four young women, two of them princesses, in an alternate reality where George Washington was America's first king instead of its president. It's like Gossip Girl meets Princess Diaries!
-
We're kicking off our royals seasons with Royally Screwed by Emma Chase. This is a fun quick read romance that is set in a fake country reminiscent of a Hallmark movie. The main couple steams up the pages and the side characters are endearing and hilarious. Perfect book for readers who love a good contemporary romance!
-
We're playing another round of "If This Then That," where we revisit our most popular episodes from past seasons and recommend books you might like to read next.
-
We're sharing recommendation of books we love in case you want to align your reading seasonally! We've got Halloween, Thanksgiving, Hanukkah, Christmas, Ramadan, St. Patrick's Day....even Earth Day!
-
We're getting in on the Halloween fun with a get-to-know us episode, with some quirky bookish Halloween prompts. What are our favorite candies? Who would our favorite couples dress up as? Listen to find out!
- Mostra di più