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Best friends Jac and Amy conduct a literary analysis of Sarah J. Maas's debut novel, Throne of Glass. In this episode, they discuss chapters 7-10. Each episode is broken into 2 parts. This is part 1 of this week's episode. Stick around for part 2, which airs on Thursday. (Spoilers for Throne of Glass, Crown of Midnight, and Heir of Fire will be discussed. Any larger series or other SJM spoilers will be reserved for the end of Thursday's episode in part 2.) Every episode, Jac and Amy use their combined 13 years of literary academic training to analyze and give voice to reasons why you may love or hate today's popular books. They embrace and respect modern fantasy, romance, and romantasy books written by women. And so, it is in their nature to analyze these books as you would any other novel you might have discussed in school. Chapter summary for this week's episodes: Following her year of slavery, Celaena Sardothien returns to Rifthold as a guest of the palace and would-be Champion with Dorian and Chaol. Despite Celaena’s wariness of the glass castle, the assassin finds herself pleased with her accommodations and the ready supply of books Dorian is willing to give her. But unlike Dorian, many are unhappy with Celaena’s presence, including the King of Adarlan, who does not hold back his ire regarding Dorian’s choice of Champion. Meanwhile, Celaena does her best to hide her fear of the king and her disdain about her missteps as a competitor on the eve of the competition’s first trial. Sponsors: Manscaped! Give him the gift of grooming this Valentine’s Day! Get 20% off + free shipping with the code BOOKTALK at Manscaped.com. That’s 20% off + free shipping with the code BOOKTALK at Manscaped.com! Let's keep the conversation going! Submit your thoughts to our form on our website (https://booktalkforbooktok.com/) for a chance to have your thoughts discussed during a future mini-episode, or on a Patreon-exclusive episode. Want to support the show? Follow us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/booktalkforbooktok Or check out our merch: https://www.etsy.com/shop/booktalkforbooktok Follow us! Instagram: @BookTalkForBookTok TikTok: @BookTalkForBookTok YouTube: @BookTalkForBookTok For all other information, visit our website https://booktalkforbooktok.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This summer, Jac and Amy are hosting their first Summer Bookclub: the Romantasy Edition. This week we discuss Divine Rivals by Rebecca Ross. We take listener feedback as well as our own analysis to review one of BookTok's favorite books. This is part 1 of this week's episode. SPONSOR: citybeauty.com code BOOKTALK for 15% off your order Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Best friends Jac and Amy conduct a literary analysis of Sarah J. Maas's debut novel, Throne of Glass. In this episode, they discuss chapters 23 - 26. Each episode is broken into 2 parts. This is part 2 of this week's episode. Come back next Tuesday where we discuss chapters 27 - 31. (Spoilers for Throne of Glass, Crown of Midnight, and Heir of Fire will be discussed. Any larger series or other SJM spoilers will be reserved for the end of Thursday's episode in part 2.) Every episode, Jac and Amy use their combined 13 years of literary academic training to analyze and give voice to reasons why you may love or hate today's popular books. They embrace and respect modern fantasy, romance, and romantasy books written by women. And so, it is in their nature to analyze these books as you would any other novel you might have discussed in school. Chapter summary for this week's episodes: Celaena dreams of being broken in Endovier, and is saved by Chaol waking her to the day of Samhuinn. Though she is able to spend time with her friends in the palace throughout the day, Celaena is confined to her bedroom during the evening’s festivities. But a phantom breeze calls Celaena’s attention to draft in her room, which leads her to a hidden door safeguarding secret passages to forgotten parts of Rifthold’s stone castle. During her illicit exploration, Celaena uncovers a secret route to escape the castle and a hidden window to spy on the Great Hall. When she realizes Chaol is returning to check on her, Celaena rushes back to her room, where Chaol and Dorian both pay her a visit. But the night’s adventures don’t end there, and Celaena is greeted by her dead ancestor, fate, and the evil that lurks beneath the castle. The morning brings ill tidings of another death of a king’s champion. Sponsors: Start your hair growth journey with Nutrafol. For a limited time, Nutrafol is offering our listeners ten dollars off your first month’s subscription and free shipping when you go to Nutrafol.com and enter the promo code BOOKTALK. Let's keep the conversation going! Submit your thoughts to our form on our website (https://booktalkforbooktok.com/) for a chance to have your thoughts discussed during a future mini-episode, or on a Patreon-exclusive episode. Want to support the show? Follow us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/booktalkforbooktok Or check out our merch: https://www.etsy.com/shop/booktalkforbooktok Follow us! Instagram: @BookTalkForBookTok TikTok: @BookTalkForBookTok YouTube: @BookTalkForBookTok For all other information, visit our website https://booktalkforbooktok.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Jac and Amy interview developmental editor and book coach, Savannah Gilbo. Savannah coaches Jac and Amy with their own books and takes them through her process. Savannah is the host of the podcast Fiction Writing Made Easy. You can learn more about Savannah at her website https://www.savannahgilbo.com/ and follow her on Instagram @Savannah.Gilbo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This season, Jac and Amy conduct a literary analysis of Sarah J. Maas' book Crescent City: House of Sky and Breath! This is Part 2 of Episode 12, where they review Chapters 54 through 59. The Autumn King pays Bryce a visit and reminds her there are consequences to actions, and her claiming of her Princess title lands her with permanent repercussions. Bryce invites Hypaxia for some girl talk, but they are attacked by demons from the Pit during their walk, resulting in Ithan’s near death and Bryce harnessing her ability to teleport. After Hypaxia tends to Ithan’s wounds, the group prepare for the autumnal equinox party. There, Bryce unveils her latest move, by introducing Hunt as her mate publicly, making Hunt a Prince. Sponsor: This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/booktok and get on your way to being your best self. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This summer, Jac and Amy are hosting their first Summer Bookclub: the Romantasy Edition. This week we discuss Faebound by Saara El-Arifi. We take listener feedback as well as our own analysis to review one of BookTok's favorite books. This is part 2 of this week's episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This season, Jac and Amy conduct a literary analysis of Sarah J. Maas' book Crescent City: House of Sky and Breath! This is Part 1 of Episode 11, where they review Chapters 48 through 53. Safely home from Ydra, the crew contemplates Lidia’s motives for not turning them over to the Asteri. Baxian tries to convince them he is an ally, only to be ignored. Once alone, Hunt and Bryce fight about the truth of Emile and Bryce’s actions to find and keep the boy safe. Ruhn checks in with his housemates while Hunt checks in with Celestina and Tharion with the River Queen. Hypaxia seeks Ruhn’s help and protection, which presents Ithan with the best opportunity to reach out to Connor at the coming Autumnal Equinox.  Sponsor: Need a fall wardrobe update? Visit quince.com/booktalk for free shipping and 365-day returns with Quince. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This season, Jac and Amy conduct a literary analysis of Sarah J. Maas' book Crescent City: House of Sky and Breath! This is Part 1 of Episode 11, where they review Chapters 48 through 53. Safely home from Ydra, the crew contemplates Lidia’s motives for not turning them over to the Asteri. Baxian tries to convince them he is an ally, only to be ignored. Once alone, Hunt and Bryce fight about the truth of Emile and Bryce’s actions to find and keep the boy safe. Ruhn checks in with his housemates while Hunt checks in with Celestina and Tharion with the River Queen. Hypaxia seeks Ruhn’s help and protection, which presents Ithan with the best opportunity to reach out to Connor at the coming Autumnal Equinox.  Sponsor: Need a fall wardrobe update? Visit quince.com/booktalk for free shipping and 365-day returns with Quince. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Best friends Jac and Amy conduct a literary analysis of Sarah J. Maas's debut novel, Throne of Glass. In this episode, they discuss chapters 11-15. Each episode is broken into 2 parts. This is part 1 of this week's episode. Stick around for part 2, which airs on Thursday. (Spoilers for Throne of Glass, Crown of Midnight, and Heir of Fire will be discussed. Any larger series or other SJM spoilers will be reserved for the end of Thursday's episode in part 2.) Every episode, Jac and Amy use their combined 13 years of literary academic training to analyze and give voice to reasons why you may love or hate today's popular books. They embrace and respect modern fantasy, romance, and romantasy books written by women. And so, it is in their nature to analyze these books as you would any other novel you might have discussed in school. Chapter summary for this week's episodes: With Chaol at her side, Celaena forces her body beyond its limits in her effort to prepare for the looming first trial in her bid to become the King’s Champion. She judges her competitors at the first gathering of the group, and more than once Celaena wishes she could put each of them in their place. However, at the command of her sponsors, Celaena tries to perform in the middle of the pack without standing out enough to do well or poorly during her training. Along the way, she meets Nehemia, another potential ally or foe who is similarly captive in the palace at Rifthold. In the end, it takes all of Celaena’s strength and will to successfully complete the first Test. Sponsors: For a limited time, Wildgrain is offering our listeners $30 off the first box - PLUS free Croissants in every box - when you go to Wildgrain.com/BOOKTALK to start your subscription. That’s Wildgrain.com/BOOKTALK, or you can use promo code BOOKTALK at checkout. Let's keep the conversation going! Submit your thoughts to our form on our website (https://booktalkforbooktok.com/) for a chance to have your thoughts discussed during a future mini-episode, or on a Patreon-exclusive episode. Want to support the show? Follow us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/booktalkforbooktok Or check out our merch: https://www.etsy.com/shop/booktalkforbooktok Follow us! Instagram: @BookTalkForBookTok TikTok: @BookTalkForBookTok YouTube: @BookTalkForBookTok For all other information, visit our website https://booktalkforbooktok.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This summer, Jac and Amy are hosting their first Summer Bookclub: the Romantasy Edition. This week we discuss Scarlett St Clair's A Touch of Darkness. We take listener feedback as well as our own analysis to review one of BookTok's favorite books. This is part 1 of this week's episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Best friends Jac and Amy conduct a literary analysis of Sarah J. Maas's debut novel, Throne of Glass. In this episode, they discuss chapters 16 - 22. Each episode is broken into 2 parts. This is part 1 of this week's episode. Stick around for part 2, which airs on Thursday. (Spoilers for Throne of Glass, Crown of Midnight, and Heir of Fire will be discussed. Any larger series or other SJM spoilers will be reserved for the end of Thursday's episode in part 2.) Every episode, Jac and Amy use their combined 13 years of literary academic training to analyze and give voice to reasons why you may love or hate today's popular books. They embrace and respect modern fantasy, romance, and romantasy books written by women. And so, it is in their nature to analyze these books as you would any other novel you might have discussed in school. Chapter summary for this week's episodes: Despite her successful completion of the first Test, Celaena continues to train her weakened body. Her growing relationship with Chaol stutters to a stop at the swift death of Sven, a competitor who attempts to escape from the palace. Though she does her best to find comfort in her budding friendships, Celaena cannot avoid the hurts of the past, finally giving in to the grief she has been staving off for a year. Dorian attempts to get closer to Celaena and is surprised to find a complex woman and not the snarky assassin he assumes she’d be, finding in the process the determination to forego his mother’s wishes to marry an eligible woman of the court. Too soon, Celaena braves the second Test to prove herself the King’s Champion, but when she is close to victory she chooses to save a peer rather than claim her prize. Sponsors: Dipsea: Right now, listeners of this show can get an extended 30-day free trial! Just go to DipseaStories.com/BOOKTALK to start your free trial. Let's keep the conversation going! Submit your thoughts to our form on our website (https://booktalkforbooktok.com/) for a chance to have your thoughts discussed during a future mini-episode, or on a Patreon-exclusive episode. Want to support the show? Follow us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/booktalkforbooktok Or check out our merch: https://www.etsy.com/shop/booktalkforbooktok Follow us! Instagram: @BookTalkForBookTok TikTok: @BookTalkForBookTok YouTube: @BookTalkForBookTok For all other information, visit our website https://booktalkforbooktok.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week we discuss Gild, the first book in the Plated Prisoner series by Raven Kennedy. We read listener thoughts as well as our own first blush analysis. We get into Raven's writing style techniques and how that contributes to the reader's first impressions, Auren's growth, and the book's themes. Sponsors Manscaped: Get 25% off plus free shipping with the code BOOKTALK. Visit Manscaped.com today! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week we kick off our Winter Book Club by providing a flash analysis of Charissa Weaks' best-selling novel, The Witch Collector. We discuss listener thoughts and their take on the novel. Sponsors Manscaped: Get 20% off plus free shipping with the code BOOKTALK. Visit Manscaped.com today! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Jac and Amy interview best-selling author Alwyn Hamilton and discuss her new novel The Notorious Virtues. Alwyn Hamilton was born in Toronto and spent her childhood bouncing between Europe and Canada until her parents settled in a small town in France. She left France for Cambridge University to study History of Art at King’s College, and then to London. She is the author of Rebel of the Sands, Traitor to the Throne, and Hero at the Fall. Find Alwyn at her website, Instagram (@AlwynHamilton), or TikTok (@AlwynHamilton). Let's keep the conversation going! Submit your thoughts to our form on our website (https://booktalkforbooktok.com/) for a chance to have your thoughts discussed during a future mini-episode, or on a Patreon-exclusive episode. Want to support the show? Follow us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/booktalkforbooktok Or check out our merch: https://www.etsy.com/shop/booktalkforbooktok Follow us! Instagram: @BookTalkForBookTok TikTok: @BookTalkForBookTok YouTube: @BookTalkForBookTok For all other information, visit our website https://booktalkforbooktok.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This season, Jac and Amy conduct a literary analysis of Sarah J. Maas' book Crescent City: House of Sky and Breath! This is Part 2 of Episode 8, where they review Chapters 44 through 47. The team is in dire straits as they float in the ocean, made worse by the Hind who comes racing towards them for a confrontation. Hunt holds onto his power by a mere thread, ready to let loose and kill everything and everyone to save Bryce, his friends included. At the last minute, they are saved by an unknown tentative ally, the Ocean Queen’s people. While on the ship, Bryce and Hunt finally come together, only to discover that their powers can merge, making Bryce even stronger in the process. Meanwhile, Ithan faces the reality of his situation as he helps free three fire sprites and a dragon from the Astronomer. Back on the ship, the team receives devastating news about Sofie, bringing Cormac’s hunt for her to an end. Sponsor: Need a fall wardrobe update? Visit quince.com/booktalk for free shipping and 365-day returns with Quince. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This season, Jac and Amy conduct a literary analysis of Sarah J. Maas' book Crescent City: House of Sky and Breath! This is Part 2 of Episode 8, where they review Chapters 40 through 43. Despite their differences, Tharion and Bryce team up to evade Mordoc. Hunt is unable to come to her aid, as he is stuck at the Comitium, where he helps diffuse Isaiah and Baxian’s interactions and finds time to bond with Baxian. During Hunt’s week of confinement at the barracks, Bryce trains with Cormac and Ruhn, and Dec’s program finally finds evidence of Danika in the library of Griffin Antiquities. The video footage shows Danika’s secret search for the truth of her lineage, leading Bryce to approach The Prime to find out what he knows. When news about Ophion’s successful operation to steal a mechsuit prototype means they are coming to Lunathion’s shores, Bryce convinces Celestina to release Hunt under the guise of visiting her family. The team travels to Ydra and meets Pippa Spetsos and the truth of what it means to be a Vanir working with the Ophion rebel group. Sponsors: Head to FactorMeals.com/booktalk50 and use code booktalk50 to get 50% off your first box plus 20% off your next month. Need a fall wardrobe update? Visit quince.com/booktalk for free shipping and 365-day returns with Quince. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This season, Jac and Amy conduct a literary analysis of Sarah J. Maas' book Crescent City: House of Sky and Breath! This is Part 2 of Episode 13, where they review Chapters 60 through 64. Fearing he has put Agenda Daybright in terrible danger, Ruhn flees the Autumnal Equiniox celebration, while Bryce and Hunt stumble upon a secret affair taking place in the coat closet. The festivities end early for most, including Hypaxia and Ithan, who seek to contact Connor and instead summon the Under King. Others are rudely interrupted as well, including Ruhn and Day mid-tryst and Bryce and Hunt by Bryce’s sudden ability to teleport. Things come to a head for the crew the next day when Cormac learns some truths about Emile’s location that means the boy is far out of his reach, Tharion tries to steel Ariadne for himself, and the crew are lured to the temple of Urd, only to be ambushed by three different entities. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Best friends Jac and Amy conduct a literary analysis of Sarah J. Maas's debut novel, Throne of Glass. In this episode, they discuss chapters 16 - 22. Each episode is broken into 2 parts. This is part 2 of this week's episode. Come back on Tuesday 23-26. (Spoilers for Throne of Glass, Crown of Midnight, and Heir of Fire will be discussed. Any larger series or other SJM spoilers will be reserved for the end of Thursday's episode in part 2.) Every episode, Jac and Amy use their combined 13 years of literary academic training to analyze and give voice to reasons why you may love or hate today's popular books. They embrace and respect modern fantasy, romance, and romantasy books written by women. And so, it is in their nature to analyze these books as you would any other novel you might have discussed in school. Chapter summary for this week's episodes: Despite her successful completion of the first Test, Celaena continues to train her weakened body. Her growing relationship with Chaol stutters to a stop at the swift death of Sven, a competitor who attempts to escape from the palace. Though she does her best to find comfort in her budding friendships, Celaena cannot avoid the hurts of the past, finally giving in to the grief she has been staving off for a year. Dorian attempts to get closer to Celaena and is surprised to find a complex woman and not the snarky assassin he assumes she’d be, finding in the process the determination to forego his mother’s wishes to marry an eligible woman of the court. Too soon, Celaena braves the second Test to prove herself the King’s Champion, but when she is close to victory she chooses to save a peer rather than claim her prize. Sponsors: Dipsea: Right now, listeners of this show can get an extended 30-day free trial! Just go to DipseaStories.com/BOOKTALK to start your free trial. Let's keep the conversation going! Submit your thoughts to our form on our website (https://booktalkforbooktok.com/) for a chance to have your thoughts discussed during a future mini-episode, or on a Patreon-exclusive episode. Want to support the show? Follow us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/booktalkforbooktok Or check out our merch: https://www.etsy.com/shop/booktalkforbooktok Follow us! Instagram: @BookTalkForBookTok TikTok: @BookTalkForBookTok YouTube: @BookTalkForBookTok For all other information, visit our website https://booktalkforbooktok.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This summer, Jac and Amy are hosting their first Summer Bookclub: the Romantasy Edition. This week we discuss The Serpent & the Wings of Night by Carissa Broadbent. We take listener feedback as well as our own analysis to review one of BookTok's favorite books. This is part 2 of this week's episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Best friends Jac and Amy conduct a literary analysis of Sarah J. Maas's debut novel, Throne of Glass. In this episode, they discuss chapters 27 - 31. Each episode is broken into 2 parts. This is part 2 of this week's episode. Come back on Tuesday, when we will discuss chapters 32 - 36. (Spoilers for Throne of Glass, Crown of Midnight, and Heir of Fire will be discussed. Any larger series or other SJM spoilers will be reserved for the end of Thursday's episode in part 2.) Every episode, Jac and Amy use their combined 13 years of literary academic training to analyze and give voice to reasons why you may love or hate today's popular books. They embrace and respect modern fantasy, romance, and romantasy books written by women. And so, it is in their nature to analyze these books as you would any other novel you might have discussed in school. Chapter summary for this week's episodes: Consumed with Elena’s ominous warning, Celaena continues to search for information about Wyrdmarks and to reveal the meaning behind those that surround the ebony clock tower. While with Nehemia, Celaena is confronted by Cain and Verin, where Cain reveals he knows her true identity as Adarlan’s Assassin. Deep in research at the library, Celaena is desperate to find anything about Wyrdmarks, but instead stumbles upon an old mysterious text from her destroyed homeland, only adding to her growing concern about the mysterious evil foe she must face. While training, she and Chaol are met with news about another champion’s brutal death. Celaena joins Chaol to examine the body, and a chilling realization dawns on her: Maybe the one murdering the champions is the same as Elena’s mysterious evil force. After an animated conversation with Dorian, Celanea struggles to block out the memories of her past and is visited by Elena once more, who warns her about the next trial. Let's keep the conversation going! Submit your thoughts to our form on our website (https://booktalkforbooktok.com/) for a chance to have your thoughts discussed during a future mini-episode, or on a Patreon-exclusive episode. Want to support the show? Follow us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/booktalkforbooktok Or check out our merch: https://www.etsy.com/shop/booktalkforbooktok Follow us! Instagram: @BookTalkForBookTok TikTok: @BookTalkForBookTok YouTube: @BookTalkForBookTok For all other information, visit our website https://booktalkforbooktok.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This season, Jac and Amy conduct a literary analysis of Sarah J. Maas' book Crescent City: House of Sky and Breath! This is Part 1 of Episode 4, where they review Chapters 14 through 19. A disgruntled Hunt begins his day learning that he is Baxian’s new tour guide to the city of Lunathion. Meanwhile, back at Bryce’s apartment, Tharion and Ithan watch the game while they wait for Bryce and company to return as planned. Ruhn escorts Bryce home from the archive, where they are unpleasantly surprised to find Aidas, Prince of the Chasm, in his cat form on Ithan’s lap. Aidas challenges Bryce to learn more about her powers, and drops the bomb of Agent Silverbow’s identity on the group before departing. When Prince Cormac threatens the gang when they show no interest of helping the greater good, Bryce and Hunt blow him off, though Ruhn thinks twice after speaking to Flynn and Declan. While Bryce and Hunt agree to renege on their Winter Solstice agreement, Ruhn agrees to help Cormac contact Agent Daybright.  Sponsor: BetterHelp.com/BOOKTOK - to get 10% off your first month of therapy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, we take a break from our Winter Book Club series and ask our listeners what their bookish goals, hopes, and predictions for 2025 are. Happy New Year! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Jac and Amy interview Senior Editor at Amazon Books, Al Woodworth. Al Woodworth is a Senior Editor on the Amazon Books Editorial team, specializing in literary fiction and biography and memoir. She has been in the book industry for more than 13 years, and got her start as a book publicist at Henry Holt. Al also manages Amazon Literary Partnership, which provides grant funding to non-profits that support writers. For more information visit the Amazon Book Review at amazon.com/amazonbookreview. You can also follow the Amazon Books Editors’ recommendations and conversations @amazonbooks on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Sponsor: BetterHelp.com/BOOKTOK - to get 10% off your first month of therapy Lumedeodorant.com and use code BOOKTALK for 15% off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week we discuss Gild, the first book in the Plated Prisoner series by Raven Kennedy. We read listener thoughts as well as our own first blush analysis. We get into Raven's writing style techniques and how that contributes to the reader's first impressions, Auren's growth, and the book's themes. Sponsors Manscaped: Get 25% off plus free shipping with the code BOOKTALK. Visit Manscaped.com today! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This season, Jac and Amy conduct a literary analysis of Sarah J. Maas' book Crescent City: House of Sky and Breath! This is Part 1 of Episode 5, where they review Chapters 20 through 24. Tharion avoids the River Queen’s daughter in favor of processing his feelings about Aidas and Cormac’s revelation. At the same time, Hunt is forced to escort Baxian around the Comitium before he can return home to Bryce. Despite the day's surprises, Bryce and Hunt find time to enjoy themselves. Under the watchful eyes of his friends, Ruhn makes contact with Agent Daybright for the first time. The next day, while Tharion and Ithan hunt down clues that lead to Emile, Bryce, and Ruhn make their way to their weekly magic training, only for Ruhn to be spirited away by reapers claiming to be sent by the Prince of the Pit. With the help of Cormac, Bryce rescues Ruhn and wields a blade that can kill the unkillable: The Starsword. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This is part 2 of this week's episode. Welcome to Winter Book Club! Every week from November - January, we discuss a different book for our Winter Book Club roster and provide an in-depth, flash analysis. This week we discuss Spark of the Everflame by Penn Cole. We'll point out what you may or may not love certain characters, while also discussing writing techniques. Sponsors: Better Help This episode is sponsored by Better Help. Find comfort this December, with BetterHelp.Visit BetterHelp.com/BOOKTOK today to get 10% off your first month. Factor Head to FACTOR MEALS.com/50booktalk and use code 50booktalk to get 50% off your first box, plus free shipping while your subscription is active. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This summer, Jac and Amy are hosting their first Summer Bookclub: the Romantasy Edition. This week we discuss The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches by Sangu Mandanna. We take listener feedback as well as our own analysis to review one of BookTok's favorite books. This is part 2 of this week's episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Best friends Jac and Amy conduct a literary analysis of Sarah J. Maas's debut novel, Throne of Glass. In this episode, they discuss chapters 44 - 48. Each episode is broken into 2 parts. This is part 2 of this week's episode. Come back Tuesday, where we'll discuss chapters 49 - 55. (Spoilers for Throne of Glass, Crown of Midnight, and Heir of Fire will be discussed. Any larger series or other SJM spoilers will be reserved for the end of Thursday's episode in part 2.) Every episode, Jac and Amy use their combined 13 years of literary academic training to analyze and give voice to reasons why you may love or hate today's popular books. They embrace and respect modern fantasy, romance, and romantasy books written by women. And so, it is in their nature to analyze these books as you would any other novel you might have discussed in school. Chapter summary for this week's episodes: The King of Adarlan returns to Rifthold, and Celaena cannot get far enough away from him. Though Chaol recognizes her terror, he doesn’t understand it, and instead is caught in the turmoil of his own thoughts: He wants to make sure Celaena wins, but struggles with his role in retraining the world’s greatest assassin. With the final Test so close at hand, Celaena convinces Nox to flee the castle and avoid death by ridderak. Kaltain continues to lose her mental and physical autonomy while Celaena uses Dorian to distract herself from the dangers that haunt her. On the day of the final duel, Celaena is able to successfully incapacitate Grave, but is poisoned before the final fight with Cain. She succumbs to the hallucinations of bloodbane, only to encounter her foe on a completely different battlefield. Sponsors: Are you ready to bring all your favorite carbs right to your doorstep? Be sure to check out Wildgrain so you can begin building your own box of artisanal breads, pastas, and pastries. Wildgrain is offering our listeners $30 off the first box - PLUS free Croissants in every box - when you go to Wildgrain.com/BOOKTALK to start your subscription. Let's keep the conversation going! Submit your thoughts to our form on our website (https://booktalkforbooktok.com/) for a chance to have your thoughts discussed during a future mini-episode, or on a Patreon-exclusive episode. Want to support the show? Follow us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/booktalkforbooktok Or check out our merch: https://www.etsy.com/shop/booktalkforbooktok Follow us! Instagram: @BookTalkForBookTok TikTok: @BookTalkForBookTok YouTube: @BookTalkForBookTok For all other information, visit our website https://booktalkforbooktok.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to our Winter Book Club series, where we will do a flash analysis on a different book each week. This week, we discuss Once Upon a Broken Heart by Stephanie Garber. This is part 1 of this week's episode. Sponsors Manscapted: Get 20% off + free shipping with the code [BOOKTALK] at Manscaped.com. Factor: Head to factormeals.com/50booktalk and use code 50booktalk to get 50% off your first box plus free shipping. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to our Winter Book Club! Each week we provide a flash analysis of some of BookTok's favorite books. This week we discuss Lightlark by Alex Aster. This is part 1 of this week's Episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This season, Jac and Amy conduct a literary analysis of Sarah J. Maas' book Crescent City: House of Sky and Breath! This is Part 1 of Episode 13, where they review Chapters 60 through 64. Fearing he has put Agenda Daybright in terrible danger, Ruhn flees the Autumnal Equiniox celebration, while Bryce and Hunt stumble upon a secret affair taking place in the coat closet. The festivities end early for most, including Hypaxia and Ithan, who seek to contact Connor and instead summon the Under King. Others are rudely interrupted as well, including Ruhn and Day mid-tryst and Bryce and Hunt by Bryce’s sudden ability to teleport. Things come to a head for the crew the next day when Cormac learns some truths about Emile’s location that means the boy is far out of his reach, Tharion tries to steel Ariadne for himself, and the crew are lured to the temple of Urd, only to be ambushed by three different entities.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Best friends Jac and Amy conduct a literary analysis of Sarah J. Maas's debut novel, Throne of Glass. In this episode, they discuss chapters 11-15. Each episode is broken into 2 parts. This is part 2 of this week's episode. Come back on Tuesday where they will explore chapters 16 - 22. (Spoilers for Throne of Glass, Crown of Midnight, and Heir of Fire will be discussed. Any larger series or other SJM spoilers will be reserved for the end of Thursday's episode in part 2.) Every episode, Jac and Amy use their combined 13 years of literary academic training to analyze and give voice to reasons why you may love or hate today's popular books. They embrace and respect modern fantasy, romance, and romantasy books written by women. And so, it is in their nature to analyze these books as you would any other novel you might have discussed in school. Chapter summary for this week's episodes: With Chaol at her side, Celaena forces her body beyond its limits in her effort to prepare for the looming first trial in her bid to become the King’s Champion. She judges her competitors at the first gathering of the group, and more than once Celaena wishes she could put each of them in their place. However, at the command of her sponsors, Celaena tries to perform in the middle of the pack without standing out enough to do well or poorly during her training. Along the way, she meets Nehemia, another potential ally or foe who is similarly captive in the palace at Rifthold. In the end, it takes all of Celaena’s strength and will to successfully complete the first Test. Sponsors: For a limited time, Wildgrain is offering our listeners $30 off the first box - PLUS free Croissants in every box - when you go to Wildgrain.com/BOOKTALK to start your subscription. That’s Wildgrain.com/BOOKTALK, or you can use promo code BOOKTALK at checkout. Let's keep the conversation going! Submit your thoughts to our form on our website (https://booktalkforbooktok.com/) for a chance to have your thoughts discussed during a future mini-episode, or on a Patreon-exclusive episode. Want to support the show? Follow us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/booktalkforbooktok Or check out our merch: https://www.etsy.com/shop/booktalkforbooktok Follow us! Instagram: @BookTalkForBookTok TikTok: @BookTalkForBookTok YouTube: @BookTalkForBookTok For all other information, visit our website https://booktalkforbooktok.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Best friends Jac and Amy conduct a literary analysis of Sarah J. Maas's debut novel, Throne of Glass. In this episode, they discuss chapters 1-6. Each episode is broken into 2 parts. This is part 1 of this week's episode. Stick around for part 2, which airs on Thursday. (Spoilers for Throne of Glass, Crown of Midnight, and Heir of Fire will be discussed. Any larger series or other SJM spoilers will be reserved for the end of Thursday's episode in part 2.) Every episode, Jac and Amy use their combined 13 years of literary academic training to analyze and give voice to reasons why you may love or hate today's popular books. They embrace and respect modern fantasy, romance, and romantasy books written by women. And so, it is in their nature to analyze these books as you would any other novel you might have discussed in school. Chapter summary for this week's episodes: After a year of slavery in the Salt Mines of Endovier, Celaena Sardothien is given the chance of a lifetime: to compete for the role of the King’s Champion and earn back her freedom. Despite the lack of respect she receives from the Crown Prince of Adarlan and the Captain of the Guard, Celaena agrees to their terms of engagement to enter the competition as Dorian’s candidate for Champion. Over the following weeks, Celaena – formerly Adarlan’s greatest assassin – travels in chains with the Prince’s retinue back to the capital city, while the past and many secrets that haunt her lurk around every corner. Let's keep the conversation going! Submit your thoughts to our form on our website ( https://booktalkforbooktok.com/) for a chance to have your thoughts discussed during a future mini-episode, or on a Patreon-exclusive episode. Want to support the show? Follow us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/booktalkforbooktok Or check out our merch: https://www.etsy.com/shop/booktalkforbooktok Follow us! Instagram: @BookTalkForBookTok TikTok: @BookTalkForBookTok YouTube: @BookTalkForBookTok For all other information, visit our website https://booktalkforbooktok.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to our Winter Book Club! Each week we provide a flash analysis of some of BookTok's favorite books. This week we discuss Lightlark by Alex Aster. This is part 2 of this week's Episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Best friends Jac and Amy conduct a literary analysis of Sarah J. Maas's debut novel, Throne of Glass. In this episode, they discuss chapters 44 - 48. Each episode is broken into 2 parts. This is part 1 of this week's episode. Stick around for part 2, which airs on Thursday. (Spoilers for Throne of Glass, Crown of Midnight, and Heir of Fire will be discussed. Any larger series or other SJM spoilers will be reserved for the end of Thursday's episode in part 2.) Every episode, Jac and Amy use their combined 13 years of literary academic training to analyze and give voice to reasons why you may love or hate today's popular books. They embrace and respect modern fantasy, romance, and romantasy books written by women. And so, it is in their nature to analyze these books as you would any other novel you might have discussed in school. Chapter summary for this week's episodes: The King of Adarlan returns to Rifthold, and Celaena cannot get far enough away from him. Though Chaol recognizes her terror, he doesn’t understand it, and instead is caught in the turmoil of his own thoughts: He wants to make sure Celaena wins, but struggles with his role in retraining the world’s greatest assassin. With the final Test so close at hand, Celaena convinces Nox to flee the castle and avoid death by ridderak. Kaltain continues to lose her mental and physical autonomy while Celaena uses Dorian to distract herself from the dangers that haunt her. On the day of the final duel, Celaena is able to successfully incapacitate Grave, but is poisoned before the final fight with Cain. She succumbs to the hallucinations of bloodbane, only to encounter her foe on a completely different battlefield. Sponsors: Are you ready to bring all your favorite carbs right to your doorstep? Be sure to check out Wildgrain so you can begin building your own box of artisanal breads, pastas, and pastries. Wildgrain is offering our listeners $30 off the first box - PLUS free Croissants in every box - when you go to Wildgrain.com/BOOKTALK to start your subscription. Let's keep the conversation going! Submit your thoughts to our form on our website (https://booktalkforbooktok.com/) for a chance to have your thoughts discussed during a future mini-episode, or on a Patreon-exclusive episode. Want to support the show? Follow us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/booktalkforbooktok Or check out our merch: https://www.etsy.com/shop/booktalkforbooktok Follow us! Instagram: @BookTalkForBookTok TikTok: @BookTalkForBookTok YouTube: @BookTalkForBookTok For all other information, visit our website https://booktalkforbooktok.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Best friends Jac and Amy conduct a literary analysis of Sarah J. Maas's debut novel, Throne of Glass. In this episode, they discuss chapters 32 - 36. Each episode is broken into 2 parts. This is part 1 of this week's episode. Stick around for part 2, which airs on Thursday. (Spoilers for Throne of Glass, Crown of Midnight, and Heir of Fire will be discussed. Any larger series or other SJM spoilers will be reserved for the end of Thursday's episode in part 2.) Every episode, Jac and Amy use their combined 13 years of literary academic training to analyze and give voice to reasons why you may love or hate today's popular books. They embrace and respect modern fantasy, romance, and romantasy books written by women. And so, it is in their nature to analyze these books as you would any other novel you might have discussed in school. Chapter summary for this week's episodes: While thoughts of dead Champions plague Celaena, Nehemia distracts the assassin by leading her to the kennels, where they find Dorian and his new litter of puppies. Celaena defends the lone ill-tempered pup of the pack despite Nehemia and Dorian’s insistence it should be put down. When Nehemia learns of the slaughter of 500 Ellwye rebels, she goes to Celena for comfort. Bedridden by her monthly cycle, Celena has visits from both Chaol and Dorian despite her burning desire to be alone, but Dorian persists and confesses his feelings about himself, his father, and Celaena’s role in their dynamics. Chaol watches Celaena and Dorian’s relationship continue to grow from afar, and Celaena begins to doubt Nehemia’s intentions after discovering her ability to speak fluently in the common tongue. But all is forgotten on the morning of Yulemas, when Dorian gifts Celaena candy and her new puppy, Fleetfoot. Sponsors: Dipsea: Right now, listeners of this show can get an extended 30-day free trial! Just go to DipseaStories.com/BOOKTALK to start your free trial. Let's keep the conversation going! Submit your thoughts to our form on our website (https://booktalkforbooktok.com/) for a chance to have your thoughts discussed during a future mini-episode, or on a Patreon-exclusive episode. Want to support the show? Follow us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/booktalkforbooktok Or check out our merch: https://www.etsy.com/shop/booktalkforbooktok Follow us! Instagram: @BookTalkForBookTok TikTok: @BookTalkForBookTok YouTube: @BookTalkForBookTok For all other information, visit our website https://booktalkforbooktok.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This season, Jac and Amy conduct a literary analysis of Sarah J. Maas' book Crescent City: House of Sky and Breath! This is Part 1 of Episode 12, where they review Chapters 54 through 59. The Autumn King pays Bryce a visit and reminds her there are consequences to actions, and her claiming of her Princess title lands her with permanent repercussions. Bryce invites Hypaxia for some girl talk, but they are attacked by demons from the Pit during their walk, resulting in Ithan’s near death and Bryce harnessing her ability to teleport. After Hypaxia tends to Ithan’s wounds, the group prepare for the autumnal equinox party. There, Bryce unveils her latest move, by introducing Hunt as her mate publicly, making Hunt a Prince. Sponsor: This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/booktok and get on your way to being your best self. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This summer, Jac and Amy are hosting their first book club: the Romantasy Edition. This week we discuss Scarlett St Clair's A Touch of Darkness. We take listener feedback as well as our own analysis to review one of BookTok's favorite books. This is part 2 of this week's episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This season, Jac and Amy conduct a literary analysis of Sarah J. Maas' book Crescent City: House of Sky and Breath! This is Part 2 of Episode 4, where they review Chapters 14 through 19. A disgruntled Hunt begins his day learning that he is Baxian’s new tour guide to the city of Lunathion. Meanwhile, back at Bryce’s apartment, Tharion and Ithan watch the game while they wait for Bryce and company to return as planned. Ruhn escorts Bryce home from the archive, where they are unpleasantly surprised to find Aidas, Prince of the Chasm, in his cat form on Ithan’s lap. Aidas challenges Bryce to learn more about her powers, and drops the bomb of Agent Silverbow’s identity on the group before departing. When Prince Cormac threatens the gang when they show no interest of helping the greater good, Bryce and Hunt blow him off, though Ruhn thinks twice after speaking to Flynn and Declan. While Bryce and Hunt agree to renege on their Winter Solstice agreement, Ruhn agrees to help Cormac contact Agent Daybright.  Sponsor: BetterHelp.com/BOOKTOK - to get 10% off your first month of therapy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This season, Jac and Amy conduct a literary analysis of Sarah J. Maas' book Crescent City: House of Sky and Breath! This is Part 1 of Episode 8, where they review Chapters 40 through 43. Despite their differences, Tharion and Bryce team up to evade Mordoc. Hunt is unable to come to her aid, as he is stuck at the Comitium, where he helps diffuse Isaiah and Baxian’s interactions and finds time to bond with Baxian. During Hunt’s week of confinement at the barracks, Bryce trains with Cormac and Ruhn, and Dec’s program finally finds evidence of Danika in the library of Griffin Antiquities. The video footage shows Danika’s secret search for the truth of her lineage, leading Bryce to approach The Prime to find out what he knows. When news about Ophion’s successful operation to steal a mechsuit prototype means they are coming to Lunathion’s shores, Bryce convinces Celestina to release Hunt under the guise of visiting her family. The team travels to Ydra and meets Pippa Spetsos and the truth of what it means to be a Vanir working with the Ophion rebel group. Sponsors: Head to FactorMeals.com/booktalk50 and use code booktalk50 to get 50% off your first box plus 20% off your next month. Need a fall wardrobe update? Visit quince.com/booktalk for free shipping and 365-day returns with Quince. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This season, Jac and Amy conduct a literary analysis of Sarah J. Maas' book Crescent City: House of Sky and Breath! This is Part 2 of Episode 3, where they review Chapters 10 through 13. Ithan struggles with purpose while the arrival of Pollux and Baxian sends Hunt into a tailspin. Though Bryce comes to assist with his release after Hunt and Pollux trade blows, she begs Hunt to not make the same mistake again in front of Celestina. Their evening is disrupted by Tharion, whose investigation has unearthed a connection between Sofie Renast and Danika Fendyr, and reveals his search for Emile. Despite Hunt’s warnings, Bryce is eager to find Emile and keep the boy safe, and begins her own line of questioning about Danika’s connection to Ophion and the rebel cause. Sponsor: One Skin! https://www.oneskin.co/ and use promo code BOOKTALK to get 15% off! Hello Fresh! Go to HelloFresh.com/booktalkkids to unlock this exclusive offer. Get one free kids’ meal per box for two months while your subscription is active. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Best friends Jac and Amy conduct a literary analysis of Sarah J. Maas's debut novel, Throne of Glass. In this episode, they discuss chapters 37 - 43. Each episode is broken into 2 parts. This is part 1 of this week's episode. Stick around for part 2, which airs on Thursday. (Spoilers for Throne of Glass, Crown of Midnight, and Heir of Fire will be discussed. Any larger series or other SJM spoilers will be reserved for the end of Thursday's episode in part 2.) Every episode, Jac and Amy use their combined 13 years of literary academic training to analyze and give voice to reasons why you may love or hate today's popular books. They embrace and respect modern fantasy, romance, and romantasy books written by women. And so, it is in their nature to analyze these books as you would any other novel you might have discussed in school. Chapter summary for this week's episodes: Following her morning of gifts from Dorian, Celaena joins the rest of the court at temple in celebration of Yulemas. A child dressed like Deanna gifts the assassin with a golden arrow despite Celaena’s wishes to be ignored. That evening, Celaena dresses with Phillipa’s help and crashes the Yulemas ball, much to Chaol’s chagrin and Dorian’s pleasure. When it’s clear Nehemia will not become the source of trouble for the evening, the assassin and the prince dance the night away and end the magical evening with a kiss. Certain another champion will be killed soon, Celaena goes hunting in the passages only to find Cain and his otherworldly monster. Sponsors: Start your hair growth journey with Nutrafol. For a limited time, Nutrafol is offering our listeners ten dollars off your first month’s subscription and free shipping when you go to Nutrafol.com and enter the promo code BOOKTALK. Let's keep the conversation going! Submit your thoughts to our form on our website (https://booktalkforbooktok.com/) for a chance to have your thoughts discussed during a future mini-episode, or on a Patreon-exclusive episode. Want to support the show? Follow us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/booktalkforbooktok Or check out our merch: https://www.etsy.com/shop/booktalkforbooktok Follow us! Instagram: @BookTalkForBookTok TikTok: @BookTalkForBookTok YouTube: @BookTalkForBookTok For all other information, visit our website https://booktalkforbooktok.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This season, Jac and Amy conduct a literary analysis of Sarah J. Maas' book Crescent City: House of Sky and Breath! This is Part 1 of Episode 6, where they review Chapters 25 through 29. As Tharion faces the River Queen, Ruhn faces his father, and both are torn down by their ruthless city heads. Meanwhile, Bryce demands that Cormac teach her how to teleport, a skill if learned will make her unstoppable. While the boys watch Sunball and under the guise of going to the gym, Bryce and Hunt are joined by Fury and Juniper to search for Emile in the Meat Market. Bryce and Hunt blow off steam before their journey the following day to the Bone Quarter, where comfortable lies are uncovered to the horrifying truth of what happens to dearly departed souls subject to the Under-King’s dominion. Sponsors: Get better sleep now with Blissy and use BOOKTALKPOD to get an additional 30% off at blissy.com/BOOKTALKPOD Need a fall wardrobe update? Visit quince.com/booktalk for free shipping and 365 day returns with Quince. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This season, Jac and Amy conduct a literary analysis of Sarah J. Maas' book Crescent City: House of Sky and Breath! This is Part 1 of Episode 3, where they review Chapters 10 through 13. Ithan struggles with purpose while the arrival of Pollux and Baxian sends Hunt into a tailspin. Though Bryce comes to assist with his release after Hunt and Pollux trade blows, she begs Hunt to not make the same mistake again in front of Celestina. Their evening is disrupted by Tharion, whose investigation has unearthed a connection between Sofie Renast and Danika Fendyr, and reveals his search for Emile. Despite Hunt’s warnings, Bryce is eager to find Emile and keep the boy safe, and begins her own line of questioning about Danika’s connection to Ophion and the rebel cause. Sponsor: One Skin! https://www.oneskin.co/ and use promo code BOOKTALK to get 15% off! Hello Fresh! Go to HelloFresh.com/booktalkkids to unlock this exclusive offer. Get one free kids’ meal per box for two months while your subscription is active. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Best friends Jac and Amy conduct a literary analysis of Sarah J. Maas's debut novel, Throne of Glass. In this episode, they discuss chapters 37 - 43. Each episode is broken into 2 parts. This is part 2 of this week's episode. Come back Tuesday where we'll discuss chapters 44 - 48. (Spoilers for Throne of Glass, Crown of Midnight, and Heir of Fire will be discussed. Any larger series or other SJM spoilers will be reserved for the end of Thursday's episode in part 2.) Every episode, Jac and Amy use their combined 13 years of literary academic training to analyze and give voice to reasons why you may love or hate today's popular books. They embrace and respect modern fantasy, romance, and romantasy books written by women. And so, it is in their nature to analyze these books as you would any other novel you might have discussed in school. Chapter summary for this week's episodes: Following her morning of gifts from Dorian, Celaena joins the rest of the court at temple in celebration of Yulemas. A child dressed like Deanna gifts the assassin with a golden arrow despite Celaena’s wishes to be ignored. That evening, Celaena dresses with Phillipa’s help and crashes the Yulemas ball, much to Chaol’s chagrin and Dorian’s pleasure. When it’s clear Nehemia will not become the source of trouble for the evening, the assassin and the prince dance the night away and end the magical evening with a kiss. Certain another champion will be killed soon, Celaena goes hunting in the passages only to find Cain and his otherworldly monster. Sponsors: Start your hair growth journey with Nutrafol. For a limited time, Nutrafol is offering our listeners ten dollars off your first month’s subscription and free shipping when you go to Nutrafol.com and enter the promo code BOOKTALK. Let's keep the conversation going! Submit your thoughts to our form on our website (https://booktalkforbooktok.com/) for a chance to have your thoughts discussed during a future mini-episode, or on a Patreon-exclusive episode. Want to support the show? Follow us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/booktalkforbooktok Or check out our merch: https://www.etsy.com/shop/booktalkforbooktok Follow us! Instagram: @BookTalkForBookTok TikTok: @BookTalkForBookTok YouTube: @BookTalkForBookTok For all other information, visit our website https://booktalkforbooktok.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to our Winter Book Club! Each week we provide a flash analysis of some of BookTok's favorite books. This week, we discuss "The Stardust Thief" by Chelsea Abdullah. This is part two of this week's episode. Sponsor: Manscaped - Get 20% off + free shipping with the code BOOKTALK at Manscaped.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Best friends Jac and Amy conduct a literary analysis of Sarah J. Maas's debut novel, Throne of Glass. In this episode, they discuss chapters 49 - 55. Each episode is broken into 2 parts. This is part 2 of this week's episode. Come back Tuesday, where we'll discuss listener thoughts. (Spoilers for Throne of Glass, Crown of Midnight, and Heir of Fire will be discussed. Any larger series or other SJM spoilers will be reserved for the end of Thursday's episode in part 2.) Every episode, Jac and Amy use their combined 13 years of literary academic training to analyze and give voice to reasons why you may love or hate today's popular books. They embrace and respect modern fantasy, romance, and romantasy books written by women. And so, it is in their nature to analyze these books as you would any other novel you might have discussed in school. Chapter summary for this week's episodes: Despite Chaol’s encouragement, Celaena is unable to stand and fight Cain as she is plagued by unseen demons from the In Between. Fearing death, she calls on Elena to help her beat off the horde long enough for Celaena to rise and fight back, ultimately defeating Cain. Celaena’s grave injuries distract her and a helpless Dorian such that they do not see Cain approach to finish her off, but Chaol intercedes and ultimately kills the brute. Celaena is named the King’s Champion, and Kaltain – seething at her failure to incapacitate the assassin – is imprisoned for poisoning the Champion. For a week, Celaena is attended to by Dorian, Nehemia, and Phillipa as she recovers, during which the King and Perrington scheme and Dorian stands up to his father to protect Celaena and Chaol. Despite their bond, Celaena ends her romantic relationship with Dorian, while Chaol, ashamed and dejected for murdering Cain, cannot accept comfort from his friends. He only finds hope for the future when he sees Celaena and her own happiness at the prospect of her freedom. Sponsors: Try Dipsea today! Right now, listeners of this show can get an extended 30-day free trial! Just go to DipseaStories.com/BOOKTALK to start your free trial. Let's keep the conversation going! Submit your thoughts to our form on our website (https://booktalkforbooktok.com/) for a chance to have your thoughts discussed during a future mini-episode, or on a Patreon-exclusive episode. Want to support the show? Follow us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/booktalkforbooktok Or check out our merch: https://www.etsy.com/shop/booktalkforbooktok Follow us! Instagram: @BookTalkForBookTok TikTok: @BookTalkForBookTok YouTube: @BookTalkForBookTok For all other information, visit our website https://booktalkforbooktok.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This summer, Jac and Amy are hosting their first Summer Bookclub: the Romantasy Edition. This week we discuss Faebound by Saara El-Arifi. We take listener feedback as well as our own analysis to review one of BookTok's favorite books. This is part 1 of this week's episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This season, Jac and Amy conduct a literary analysis of Sarah J. Maas' book Crescent City: House of Sky and Breath! This is Part 2 of Episode 5, where they review Chapters 20 through 24. Tharion avoids the River Queen’s daughter in favor of processing his feelings about Aidas and Cormac’s revelation. At the same time, Hunt is forced to escort Baxian around the Comitium before he can return home to Bryce. Despite the day's surprises, Bryce and Hunt find time to enjoy themselves. Under the watchful eyes of his friends, Ruhn makes contact with Agent Daybright for the first time. The next day, while Tharion and Ithan hunt down clues that lead to Emile, Bryce, and Ruhn make their way to their weekly magic training, only for Ruhn to be spirited away by reapers claiming to be sent by the Prince of the Pit. With the help of Cormac, Bryce rescues Ruhn and wields a blade that can kill the unkillable: The Starsword. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to Winter Book Club! Every week from November - January, we discuss a different book for our Winter Book Club roster and provide an in-depth, flash analysis. This week we discuss Spark of the Everflame by Penn Cole. We'll point out what you may or may not love certain characters, while also discussing writing techniques. Sponsors: Better Help This episode is sponsored by Better Help. Find comfort this December, with BetterHelp.Visit BetterHelp.com/BOOKTOK today to get 10% off your first month. Factor Head to FACTOR MEALS.com/50booktalk and use code 50booktalk to get 50% off your first box, plus free shipping while your subscription is active. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This season, Jac and Amy conduct a literary analysis of Sarah J. Maas' book Crescent City: House of Sky and Breath! This is Part 2 of Episode 14, where they review Chapters 65 through 71. Bryce struggles to accept Danika’s latest uncovered truth: her secret mate, Baxian, who reveals the mystery of Sofie’s last message. The gang regroups to identify the room that Sofie gained entry to and sets up a plan to access it at the risk of everything they hold dear. Each team member begins to make their peace and resolve loose threads before their operation to break into the Crystal Palace. But when Day is taken away mid-conversation and implies that she’s been caught, Ruhn, Bryce, and Hunt agree to accelerate their plans and rely on Cormac and Tharion to cause a distraction. Inside the Palace, Bryce discovers the truth about the Asteri and how their destruction could change their world as they know it. Sponsor: Need a fall wardrobe update? Visit quince.com/booktalk for free shipping and 365-day returns with Quince. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This summer, Jac and Amy are hosting their first book club: the Romantasy Edition. This week we discuss Jennifer L. Armentrout's novel From Blood and Ash. We take listener feedback as well as our own analysis to review one of BookTok's favorite books. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This season, Jac and Amy conduct a literary analysis of Sarah J. Maas' book Crescent City: House of Sky and Breath! This is Part 2 of Episode 2, where they review Chapters 3 through 9. Ruhn Danaan’s pleasurable evening is rudely interrupted by the arrival of his grumpy cousin, Cormac, Crown Prince of the Avallen Fae and newly betrothed to Bryce. Bryce does her best to get her parents out of town before they hear the news, but not before her efforts are interrupted by a badly beaten Ithan Holstrom. Though Bryce demands Ithan stay with her and Hunt since he’s been kicked out of his pack, Hunt is not so enthused – and Ithan doesn’t make it easy for Hunt, either. And when a new day dawns in Lunathion, neither Bryce nor Hunt are very welcoming to the visitors who intrude on their work day and threaten their brief season of peace. SPONSOR: Blissy! Search blissy.com/BOOKTALKPOD and use code BOOKTALKPOD for 30% off your order Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This summer, Jac and Amy are hosting their first Summer Bookclub: the Romantasy Edition. This week we discuss Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros. We take listener feedback as well as our own analysis to review one of BookTok's favorite books. This is part 1 of this week's episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to our Winter Book Club! Each week we provide a flash analysis of some of BookTok's favorite books. This week, we discuss "The Stardust Thief" by Chelsea Abdullah. This is part one of this week's episode. Stick around for part two, which airs on Thursday. Sponsor: Manscaped - Get 20% off + free shipping with the code BOOKTALK at Manscaped.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This season, Jac and Amy conduct a literary analysis of Sarah J. Maas' book Crescent City: House of Sky and Breath! This is Part 1 of Episode 7, where they review Chapters 30 through 36. Their rendezvous with an Ophion rebel has Ruhn, Ithan, and Cormac face-to-face with Mordoc. In a desperate attempt to evade detection, they move their gathering to a whiskey bar in Lunathion, where the Hind and Harpy confront Ruhn and Ithan for a card game. Meanwhile, Bryce and Hunt fight for their lives in the Bone Quarter, and it is only when Bryce’s life is in jeopardy that Hunt truly unleashes his powers. Tharion leaves his meeting with the River Queen to come to their aid, and the team reassembles at Bryce’s apartment to share all that they have learned. But when Hunt is called away to attend Celestina’s and Ephriam’s engagement party, Sabine confronts Ithan and Bryce, the confrontation of which ends with Ithan’s ability to defeat Sabine in question and his decision to move in with Ruhn and his friends. Sponsors: For FREE breakfast for life go to HelloFresh.com/freebooktalk. One free breakfast item per box while the subscription is active. Need a fall wardrobe update? Visit quince.com/booktalk for free shipping and 365-day returns with Quince. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's surprise episode, we are celebrating Transgender Day of Visibility! We discuss TJ Alexander's excellent rom-com novel Chef's Choice and why it's not only the perfect rom-com, but also the perfect book for everyone to read. Resources: Trans Lifeline – A peer support and crisis hotline run by and for trans people. https://translifeline.org/donate The Trevor Project – Focused on crisis intervention and suicide prevention for LGBTQ+ youth. They offer 24/7 support via phone, text or chat  https://www.thetrevorproject.org/donate Phone: 1-866-488-7386 Text: Text “START” to 678-678 Black Trans Advocacy Coalition – Provides direct support, resources, and advocacy for Black trans people. https://blacktrans.org/donate/ Transgender Law Center – Fighting for trans rights through legal advocacy. https://transgenderlawcenter.org/donate Gender Spectrum – Supporting gender-diverse youth and families. https://genderspectrum.org/donate Trans Teen Talkline offers specialized lines for trans teens and young adults, plus an adult LGBTQ hotline, staffed by trained volunteers who provide confidential, non-judgmental support. https://www.lgbthotline.org Trans Teen Talkline: 800-246-7743 Point of Pride provides free gender-affirming gear (binders, shapewear), access to surgery funds, and HRT support for trans individuals who may face financial barriers. https://www.pointofpride.org Let's keep the conversation going! Submit your thoughts to our form on our website (https://booktalkforbooktok.com/) for a chance to have your thoughts discussed during a future mini-episode, or on a Patreon-exclusive episode. Want to support the show? Follow us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/booktalkforbooktok Or check out our merch: https://www.etsy.com/shop/booktalkforbooktok Follow us! Instagram: @BookTalkForBookTok TikTok: @BookTalkForBookTok YouTube: @BookTalkForBookTok For all other information, visit our website https://booktalkforbooktok.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This summer, Jac and Amy are hosting their first Summer Bookclub: the Romantasy Edition. This week we discuss Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros. We take listener feedback as well as our own analysis to review one of BookTok's favorite books. This is part 2 of this week's episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This season, Jac and Amy conduct a literary analysis of Sarah J. Maas' book Crescent City: House of Sky and Breath! This is Part 1 of Episode 14, where they review Chapters 65 through 71. Bryce struggles to accept Danika’s latest uncovered truth: her secret mate, Baxian, who reveals the mystery of Sofie’s last message. The gang regroups to identify the room that Sofie gained entry to and sets up a plan to access it at the risk of everything they hold dear. Each team member begins to make their peace and resolve loose threads before their operation to break into the Crystal Palace. But when Day is taken away mid-conversation and implies that she’s been caught, Ruhn, Bryce, and Hunt agree to accelerate their plans and rely on Cormac and Tharion to cause a distraction. Inside the Palace, Bryce discovers the truth about the Asteri and how their destruction could change their world as they know it. Sponsor: Need a fall wardrobe update? Visit quince.com/booktalk for free shipping and 365-day returns with Quince. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week we have a special bonus episode! We had the opportunity to interview Olivia Muenter and discuss her debut novel Such a Bad Influence. Olivia is a writer and cohost of Bad On Paper, a weekly podcast about books, life, and everything in between. Olivia's previous work has appeared on Refinery 29, Huffpost, Glamour.com and more. Find Olivia on Instagram: @oliviamuenter Website: https://www.oliviamuenter.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Best friends Jac and Amy conduct a literary analysis of Sarah J. Maas's debut novel, Throne of Glass. In this episode, they discuss chapters 27 - 31. Each episode is broken into 2 parts. This is part 1 of this week's episode. Stick around for part 2, which airs on Thursday. (Spoilers for Throne of Glass, Crown of Midnight, and Heir of Fire will be discussed. Any larger series or other SJM spoilers will be reserved for the end of Thursday's episode in part 2.) Every episode, Jac and Amy use their combined 13 years of literary academic training to analyze and give voice to reasons why you may love or hate today's popular books. They embrace and respect modern fantasy, romance, and romantasy books written by women. And so, it is in their nature to analyze these books as you would any other novel you might have discussed in school. Chapter summary for this week's episodes: Consumed with Elena’s ominous warning, Celaena continues to search for information about Wyrdmarks and to reveal the meaning behind those that surround the ebony clock tower. While with Nehemia, Celaena is confronted by Cain and Verin, where Cain reveals he knows her true identity as Adarlan’s Assassin. Deep in research at the library, Celaena is desperate to find anything about Wyrdmarks, but instead stumbles upon an old mysterious text from her destroyed homeland, only adding to her growing concern about the mysterious evil foe she must face. While training, she and Chaol are met with news about another champion’s brutal death. Celaena joins Chaol to examine the body, and a chilling realization dawns on her: Maybe the one murdering the champions is the same as Elena’s mysterious evil force. After an animated conversation with Dorian, Celanea struggles to block out the memories of her past and is visited by Elena once more, who warns her about the next trial. Let's keep the conversation going! Submit your thoughts to our form on our website (https://booktalkforbooktok.com/) for a chance to have your thoughts discussed during a future mini-episode, or on a Patreon-exclusive episode. Want to support the show? Follow us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/booktalkforbooktok Or check out our merch: https://www.etsy.com/shop/booktalkforbooktok Follow us! Instagram: @BookTalkForBookTok TikTok: @BookTalkForBookTok YouTube: @BookTalkForBookTok For all other information, visit our website https://booktalkforbooktok.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This season, Jac and Amy conduct a literary analysis of Sarah J. Maas' book Crescent City: House of Sky and Breath! This is Part 2 of Episode 7, where they review Chapters 30 through 36. Their rendezvous with an Ophion rebel has Ruhn, Ithan, and Cormac face-to-face with Mordoc. In a desperate attempt to evade detection, they move their gathering to a whiskey bar in Lunathion, where the Hind and Harpy confront Ruhn and Ithan for a card game. Meanwhile, Bryce and Hunt fight for their lives in the Bone Quarter, and it is only when Bryce’s life is in jeopardy that Hunt truly unleashes his powers. Tharion leaves his meeting with the River Queen to come to their aid, and the team reassembles at Bryce’s apartment to share all that they have learned. But when Hunt is called away to attend Celestina’s and Ephriam’s engagement party, Sabine confronts Ithan and Bryce, the confrontation of which ends with Ithan’s ability to defeat Sabine in question and his decision to move in with Ruhn and his friends. Sponsors: For FREE breakfast for life go to HelloFresh.com/freebooktalk. One free breakfast item per box while the subscription is active. Need a fall wardrobe update? Visit quince.com/booktalk for free shipping and 365-day returns with Quince. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This season, Jac and Amy conduct a literary analysis of Sarah J. Maas' book Crescent City: House of Sky and Breath! This is Part 1 of Episode 8, where they review Chapters 37 through 39. While Bryce tries to find relief in dance class with Madame Kyrah, June’s bad news shows Bryce’s and June’s true colors. Meanwhile, at the Comitium, Hunt has to face Celestina in the wake of his abandoning her during the mating celebration. Celestina makes it clear that there is love lost between the two and confines Hunt to the barracks as a reminder of what his priorities should be. The Hind questions Hunt about his friends while Bryce, Tharion, and Ithan visit the Astronomer to ask the mystics about Connor’s whereabouts. The inquiry takes an unfortunate turn, and Bryce comes face to face with Thanatos, Prince of the Ravine and harbinger of death. Sponsors: This episode is brought to you by Better Help. Visit BetterHelp.com/BOOKTOK today to get 10% off your first month. Need a fall wardrobe update? Visit quince.com/booktalk for free shipping and 365-day returns with Quince. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This season, Jac and Amy conduct a literary analysis of Sarah J. Maas' book Crescent City: House of Sky and Breath! This is Part 1 of Episode 15, where they review Chapters 72 through the epilogue. The infiltration of the Asteri’s crystal palace quickly goes awry when Bryce takes a detour in the archives in search for truth, and Ruhn leaves Hunt to save Agent Daybright from the dungeons. Meanwhile, Tharion escapes the lab in Pangera when he realizes Cormac’s plan to sacrifice himself to kill Pippa Spetsos and thwart the rebel’s and Asteri’s chances of using the mechsuit prototypes. When Ruhn, Bryce, and Hunt are inevitably caught, Lidia Cervos kills the Harpy to save them from her ministrations. Only for them to find that they played right into Rigelus’s hands and land in his trap, one that requires sacrifice and good-byes in order for Bryce to escape with the truth and newfound conviction to raise Hel’s armies and kill the Asteri. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This season, Jac and Amy conduct a literary analysis of Sarah J. Maas' book Crescent City: House of Sky and Breath! This is Part 2 of Episode 15, where they review Chapters 72 through the epilogue. The infiltration of the Asteri’s crystal palace quickly goes awry when Bryce takes a detour in the archives in search for truth, and Ruhn leaves Hunt to save Agent Daybright from the dungeons. Meanwhile, Tharion escapes the lab in Pangera when he realizes Cormac’s plan to sacrifice himself to kill Pippa Spetsos and thwart the rebel’s and Asteri’s chances of using the mechsuit prototypes. When Ruhn, Bryce, and Hunt are inevitably caught, Lidia Cervos kills the Harpy to save them from her ministrations. Only for them to find that they played right into Rigelus’s hands and land in his trap, one that requires sacrifice and good-byes in order for Bryce to escape with the truth and newfound conviction to raise Hel’s armies and kill the Asteri. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This summer, Jac and Amy are hosting their first Summer Bookclub: the Romantasy Edition. This week we discuss The Serpent & the Wings of Night by Carissa Broadbent. We take listener feedback as well as our own analysis to review one of BookTok's favorite books. This is part 1 of this week's episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This summer, Jac and Amy are hosting their first Summer Bookclub: the Romantasy Edition. This week we discuss The Hurricane Wars by Thea Guanzon. We take listener feedback as well as our own analysis to review one of BookTok's favorite books. This is part 1 of this week's episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alone in the woods, Feyre hunts to feed her starving family, a father and two older sisters who leave the burden of their survival on her shoulders. Only after selling its pelt does Feyre discover she has killed a faerie disguised as a wolf. Doomed to live in Prythian, faerie lands across the wall from her human home, Feyre must satisfy the ancient Treaty and resign herself to a lifetime away from her family and the world she knows. In the opening chapters of Sarah J. Maas’ beloved series, we ask ourselves: Is Feyre a character we want to follow into the unknown? This episode of Book Talk for BookTok cover chapters 1 through 5 of Sarah J. Maas' A Court of Thorns and Roses. Support the Show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Upon her arrival to Prythian, Feyre finds herself in the opulent and enchanting world of the Spring Court. But despite the wealth, comfort, and excess of food in her new home, Feyre cannot help but try to find a way to convince Tamlin to return her to her family - or devise a means for escape if he refuses. Is this new world and the High Fae Feyre finds herself encountering as despicable as she imagined, or will they be her salvation? This episode of Book Talk for BookTok cover chapters 6 through 10 of Sarah J. Maas' A Court of Thorns and Roses. Support the Show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After her encounter with the puca, Feyre begins to accept her new life in Prythian and the High Fae with whom she keeps company. As strives to create the semblance of a new life, can Feyre truly leave her old self behind? This episode of Book Talk for BookTok cover chapters 11 through 14 of Sarah J. Maas' A Court of Thorns and Roses. Support the show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In a fight for her life, Feyre faces down the naga when none other than Tamlin comes to her aid. Their mutual prowess in the hunt binds them together, but are the subsequent  deaths around them sufficient to build the foundation of emotional intimacy Feyre craves? This episode of Book Talk for BookTok cover chapters 15 through 17 of Sarah J. Maas' A Court of Thorns and Roses. Support the show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the wake of the naga and the horrors of the night before, Feyre and Tamlin escape to secret glens and galleries. Calanmai approaches, and with it the responsibilities of the High Lord that put Feyre and Tamlin at odds. Feyre begins to open herself up to the possibility of falling for Tamlin as new threats start to reveal themselves. This episode of Book Talk for BookTok covers chapters 18 through 22 of Sarah J. Maas' A Court of Thorns and Roses. Support the Show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to Book Talk for BookTok, the literary podcast that deep dives into our favorite books popular on TikTok.Season one features Sarah J. Maas' bestseller A Court of Thorns and Roses. Season two cover the sequel, A Court of Mist and Fury. The latest season, season three, dives into the finale, A Court of Wings and Ruin. Support the show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The advent of the Summer Solstice and its accompanying celebrations bring about the happiest day of Feyre’s life. The juxtaposition of needless violence and Rhysand’s terrifying visit heralds unwelcome change for Feyre and separates her from Tamlin.  As she is forced to return to the human world, is Feyre still the woman she once was and will she be able to assimilate when she returns to her family? This episode of Book Talk for BookTok covers chapters 23 through 28 of Sarah J. Maas' A Court of Thorns and Roses. Support the Show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Submitting herself to Tamlin’s will results in Feyre’s return to the human world. Lost in the mundane world around her, Feyre begins to search for purpose. Upon the realization that her words to Rhysand have not only killed the Beddor family but has also put her faerie friends in danger, it is no surprise that Feyre decides she must return to Prythian to provide the help she was so long denied the opportunity to provide. This episode of Book Talk for BookTok covers chapters 29 through 32 of Sarah J. Maas' A Court of Thorns and Roses. Support the show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Under the Mountain, Feyre is confronted by nightmares on all sides. Against Alis’ advice, Feyre makes bargains with Amarantha and Rhysand, the two most terrifying Fae, in an effort to liberate Tamlin and the Spring Court. But when Tamlin will not so much as look at her, the sacrifice of her safety and ultimately her life begin to shift her perception of the man she loves. This episode of Book Talk for BookTok covers chapters 33 through 37 of Sarah J. Maas' A Court of Thorns and Roses. Support the Show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With the first trial behind her, and her bargain with Rhys established, Feyre is ready for the second of Amarantha's trials. But the terrors Under the Mountain do not sleep. How can Feyre reconcile her new means of survival under Tamlin's watchful gaze? This episode of Book Talk for BookTok covers chapters 38 through 41 of Sarah J. Maas' A Court of Thorns and Roses. Support the Show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The time has come for Amarantha’s third and final trial, and Feyre is faced with the impossible task of murdering not only innocents, but also the man she claims to love. When Feyre succeeds to both complete the task and solve the riddle that will set her and the Spring Court free, Amarantha kills Feyre in anger. As her human life ebbs away, Feyre is faced with the undeniable reality of just who is and who is not willing to fight for her, only to awaken to a startling new life. This episode of Book Talk for BookTok covers chapters 42 through 46 of Sarah J. Maas' A Court of Thorns and Roses. Support the show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In season one, we explored Sarah J. Maas’ A Court of Thorns and Roses (ACOTAR). In our post-season content, we look forward to sharing listener feedback and thoughts we received over the last eight weeks as well as interview content from some special guests. This week, we read and discuss listener thoughts we received during season one of Book Talk for BookTok in response to our discussion about ACOTAR. This is the first episode of Book Talk for BookTok's post-season one content as we gear up for season two. Support the Show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this week’s episode, Jac and Amy interview their first ever guest, writer and friend of the podcast Nikole Z (@nikolez on Twitter and Instagram). Together they discuss the messy dynamics of Tamlin and Feyre’s relationship, discover new metaphors, and decide whether Amarantha really is a feminist icon. This episode of Book Talk for Book Tok was recorded on Riverside.fm, a cloud-based podcast recording platform. Support the show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's special episode of Book Talk for BookTok,  Hannah C. joins Jac and Amy for a special conversation on trauma in ACOTAR. Hannah is a creative type and therapist-in-training who uses creative outlets to explore and overcome anxiety and depression. She has a YouTube channel where she talks about how tools like journaling, art, and prescription medications have impacted her mental health journey. You can find her on YouTube at HannahCheungL or on TikTok and Instagram at @hannahlcheung. This episode of Book Talk for Book Tok was recorded on Riverside.fm, a cloud-based podcast recording platform. Support the Show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

**SPOILER ALERT** This episode discusses all of Sarah J. Maas' works and their interconnectedness (aka the Maas Multiverse). Proceed at your own risk! You asked, and we answered! This week, Jac and Amy interview one of their most highly requested guests. Lili, also known as A Happy Hermit (@ahappyhermit) on TikTok, quickly gained notoriety for her in-depth, and well-researched observations on Sarah J. Maas' bestseller A House of Sky and Breath. After reading the Crescent City series, Lili quickly found parallels between Maas' other series and began deep-diving into the Maas Multiverse. Since February, Lili has created a number of videos where she shares her theories and insights. Today, Jac and Amy are thrilled to have Lili on the podcast to answer some of our questions and explains some of her amazing theories. This episode of Book Talk for Book Tok was recorded on Riverside.fm, a cloud-based podcast recording platform. Support the Show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's episode, Jac and Amy interview one of Book Talk for BookTok's  original listeners. Sydney G. (or Syd) has been with the podcast from the beginning and has been an active and engaged listener. Often part of our TikTok lives, Syd has offered a unique voice to our ongoing ACOTAR conversations and has quickly become a friend to the podcast. This episode of Book Talk for Book Tok was recorded on Riverside.fm, a cloud-based podcast recording platform. Support the show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Jac & Amy read and discuss listener thoughts received during season one of Book Talk for BookTok in response to their discussion about ACOTAR. The discussion ranges from parallels (or mirrors) found in ACOTAR and begins to stray into the beginning stages of their ACOMAF discussion. Be sure to check out Book Talk for BookTok's social media channels on June 1 for an update on Season 2's start date, in which Jac and Amy discuss Sarah J. Mass' beloved A Court of Mist and Fury. Support the Show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Brittany Vasseur, also known as @vasseurbeauty, joins Jac and Amy to discuss Sarah J. Maas' A Court of Thorns and Roses as well as some of our favorite novel recommendations. As a YouTuber and a lifestyle and beauty blogger, Brittany has built a community around real-life topics and discussions. Her videos on organization, cleaning, DIY, and beauty have honestly been a godsend to us and we have a list of new things to try every week. Brittany has also built a connection with her audience and her discussions around literature. To our pleasant surprise, Brittany was an early supporter of the podcast after reading both A Court of Thorns and Roses as well as A Court of Mist and Fury and recommending the novels to her community. You can find Brittany on YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok at @vasseurbeauty. This episode of Book Talk for Book Tok was recorded on Riverside.fm, a cloud-based podcast recording platform. Support the Show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this special episode, Jac and Amy have the privilege of interviewing one of their favorite authors, S.B Nova, to talk about her writing process and how she both world-builds and develops characters for her novels. Nova’s debut novel, Draken, marked the start of her Southern Fire series. Closely related is her second novel, and a personal favorite, A Kingdom of Exiles, the first book in her Outcast series. Nova lives in the UK where she spends most of her time reading, writing, and, in her words, drinking too much caffeine. When asked for book recommendations, Nova continues to be one of Jac and Amy's top authors, and her novel A Kingdom of Exiles has set the bar on what they wish and hope to achieve in their own writing. You can find Nova on Twitter and A Kingdom of Exiles on Amazon, Kindle Unlimited, and Audible. This episode of Book Talk for Book Tok was recorded on Riverside.fm, a cloud-based podcast recording platform. Support the show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This is it, folks, the last of the post-season content. In this week's episode, Jac and Amy recap important themes and discussion points to remind listeners of the most important takeaways from Season 1, where they analyzed Sarah J. Maas' A Court of Thorns and Roses. If you don't want to listen to all of Season 1 again, listen to this episode to prepare for Season 2, where Jac and Amy will deep dive into A Court of Mist and Fury.  The first episode of Season 2 airs Tuesday, June 28, with new episodes published every Tuesday. Support the Show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The consequences of Feyre’s past actions haunt her dreams and waking moments as she learns to accept her new role as an immortal High Fae. In a newly liberated Prythian, Feyre struggles to find her place in a world where she is thanked for the brutality of her choices Under the Mountain, while also being barred from making positive, meaningful contributions with her newfound strengths. As we join Feyre in the first arc of her journey through eternity, will Feyre find peace, or is she doomed to a life of responsibility and duty that killed her once mortal body? This episode of Book Talk for BookTok covers the prologue through chapter 3 of Sarah J. Maas' A Court of Mist and Fury. Support the Show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The day of Feyre and Tamlin’s wedding arrives, but what should be a joyous occasion quickly becomes tumultuous as Feyre’s panic opens the door for Rhysand’s appearance. Spirited away to the Night Court, Feyre learns of the coming threat to Prythian and her human home and must face a choice of whether she wants to be a weapon or a pawn in the political games to come. This episode of Book Talk for BookTok covers chapters 4 through 6 of Sarah J. Maas' A Court of Mist and Fury. She Podcasts Live! She Podcasts Live is in Washington D.C. Oct 2022 for its annual women-focused podcasting conference. Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Support the Show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The remainder of Feyre’s stay at the Night Court has her learning to read and shield, read and shield, and growing increasingly reclusive from those who want to be her friends. Her return to the Spring Court heralds a new wave of over-protectiveness from Tamlin, who does all he can to lay claim to Feyre and her body. The Tithe shows Feyre a new level of brutality among the High Fae of the Spring Court and an alarming increase in Tamlin’s capacity for anger when things do not go his way. This episode of Book Talk for BookTok covers chapters 7 through 11 of Sarah J. Maas' A Court of Mist and Fury. Support the Show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Upon her second return from the Night Court, Feyre is met with the peak of Tamlin’s desire for control. Her jealousy and anger reveal more of Feyre’s latent power until it reaches its breaking point when Tamlin traps her in the Spring Court manor. To save her from herself, Feyre is whisked away by Mor and Rhysand to the night court, where Feyre demands she not be left behind once again. Not fully aware of the implications, Feyre agrees to a vow of secrecy in order to accompany Rhysand to his home in Velaris. Here, Feyre discovers the hidden gem of the Night Court and must face a decision of whether she will work for the most powerful High Lord of Prythian or face the wrath of her friends in the south. This episode of Book Talk for BookTok covers chapters 12 through 15 of Sarah J. Maas' A Court of Mist and Fury. She Podcasts Live! She Podcasts Live is in Washington D.C. Oct 2022 for its annual women-focused podcasting conference. Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Support the Show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With trepidation, Feyre meets the rag-tag group of individuals Rhysand considers his Inner Circle. Despite their long history together and complicated relationships, Feyre feels a connection to each that convinces her she can work with them and with Rhysand. Though they experience an initial set-back during their first attempt to enter the Prison, Feyre and Rhysand face the depths of Prythian’s most dangerous domain to confront the Bone Carver. Unspeakable truths are shared that bring Feyre and Rhysand closer to each other and pave the way for their next adventure. This episode of Book Talk for BookTok covers chapters 16 through 18 of Sarah J. Maas' A Court of Mist and Fury. Support the Show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There is no rest for the weary in Rhysand’s Inner Circle. Barely a day after returning from visiting the Bone Carver, Rhysand sets off with Feyre in tow to visit the Weaver in the heart of Prythian. Is Feyre up to the challenge of identifying a lost object in the Weaver’s cottage using untrained detection skills, or will she succumb to her human fear and become the Weaver’s next meal? This episode of Book Talk for BookTok covers chapters 19 through 21 of Sarah J. Maas' A Court of Mist and Fury. She Podcasts Live! She Podcasts Live is in Washington D.C. Oct 2022 for its annual women-focused podcasting conference. Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Support the show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With their pursuit of the Prythian half of the Book of Breathings at a stand-still, Rhysand and Feyre go to the mortal realm to seek the help of the Archeron family. But when Feyre’s remade body and the company she keeps put the peace of Nesta and Elain’s lives at risk, Feyre is met with resistance before her sisters concede to a plan to call on the Queens of the Realm. While the group waits for their plans to be set in motion, Feyre begins to train her powers and is captured by the Attor. The realization that Tamlin was right to fear for her safety and the fact that Rhysand used her as bait brings Feyre to a crossroads in her journey through immortality. This episode of Book Talk for BookTok covers chapters 22 through 28 of Sarah J. Maas' A Court of Mist and Fury. Meet Cute Box If you're looking for ways to keep date nights fun and exciting, try Meet Cute Box! Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Support the show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the space between their visit to the mortal realms and their wait for an invitation to the Summer Court, Feyre joins the Inner Circle for her first night on the town in Velaris. She finds there are many aspects of the City of Starlight to enjoy, bringing with it some new revelations. Feyre begins her mental and physical training with Rhysand and Cassian, and in the process admits to herself the things she’s been too afraid to say aloud for far too long. This episode of Book Talk for BookTok covers chapters 29 through 31 of Sarah J. Maas' A Court of Mist and Fury. Meet Cute Box If you're looking for ways to keep date nights fun and exciting, try Meet Cute Box! Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Support the Show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feyre accompanies Rhysand and Amren to the Summer Court, where they play the part of well-meaning allies in front of Tarquin and his court. Both Rhysand and Feyre find they like the earnest Tarquin, but their mission is more important than preserving a relationship with the young High Lord. In this new environment, Feyre explores her feelings of unhappiness and loneliness, as well as her emerging powers, in her quest for the Fae half of the Book of Breathings. This episode of Book Talk for BookTok covers chapters 32 through 37 of Sarah J. Maas' A Court of Mist and Fury. Support the Show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Along with the Book of Breathings, Feyre, Rhysand, and Amren return from the Summer Court with a price on their head and a promise of vengeance from Tarquin in the form of blood rubies. When Rhys broods over the loss of a potential friend, Feyre works hard to engage him the way he once engaged her at her lowest, and wakes Rhys from his nightmares as he had once woken Feyre from hers. Weeks pass as Feyre continues to train and integrate herself into the Inner Circle when the Queens of the human realm finally deign to entertain Rhysand’s requests for an audience. Once more, Feyre returns to the human realm, only to find the Queens are a grave disappointment in matters of compassion and the human heart. This episode of Book Talk for BookTok covers chapters 38 through 41 of Sarah J. Maas' A Court of Mist and Fury. Support the Show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The members of Inner Circle embark on their excursion to retrieve the Veritas. Along the way, the group is attacked, but their impending arrival to the Court of Nightmares takes priority over locating their attackers. Feyre is put on display as the pet of the High Lord of the Night Court, a clever ruse to distract the fiendish courtiers from the reason for the Inner Circle’s true visit. When Feyre and Rhysand play their roles too well, damage is done that causes a rift between the pair. As Feyre realizes what - or who - it is she really wants in her life, can she finally be honest with the man who has been her companion during her darkest times?   This episode of Book Talk for BookTok covers chapters 42 through 44 of Sarah J. Maas' A Court of Mist and Fury. Support the show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Following Starfall, Feyre, Rhysand and their friends travel to Lord Devlon’s Illyrian camp. Feyre trains her new powers in the isolated mountains near the camp, only to be discovered by Lucien and sentinels from Tamlin’s court. When Feyre sends them away, she and Rhys connect over their shared desire to be near one another, even if it is disguised as just a bit of fun. Tension between the two grows in the aftermath of their late-night tryst, distracting Rhys enough that he does not sense the attack that separates him from Feyre. Focused and deadly, Feyre locates Rhys and kills his attackers before hunting down the Suriel to cure Rhys of the poison in his veins. But Feyre learns more than she intends, and it is anger that consumes her at the knowledge that Rhys is her mate. This episode of Book Talk for BookTok covers chapters 45 through 51 of Sarah J. Maas' A Court of Mist and Fury. Support the Show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hidden away at a secret mountain retreat, Feyre spends her time working through her complex feelings about Rhysand and the newfound information that he is her mate. When her thoughts become stale company, Feyre uses paints she finds to give the cabin a makeover. When Rhys finally tracks Feyre down, the two must confront one another and lay bare the truths they have so long avoided uttering aloud. This episode of Book Talk for BookTok covers chapters 52 through 55 of Sarah J. Maas' A Court of Mist and Fury. Support the show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices