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Welcome to our latest episode, where we dive into Crescent City: House of Earth and Blood by Sarah J. Maas!
Major spoiler warning ahead!
In true fashion, we sit down and unpack everything—characters, development, world-building, magic, our love/hate moments, and SJM’s incredible gift for immersive, descriptive visualization. We dissect our emotions, our connections to the characters, how they make us feel (or infuriate us), and of course, our thoughts on the term "Alphahole." Woof.
Bryce, Hunt, Ruhn, Danika and the pack, Lehabah, Jesiba, Juniper, Fury—so many unforgettable characters that still live rent-free in our minds!
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SPOILERS! Enter at your own risk.

Episode Description:
This week, we’re diving deep into Ashes and the Star-Cursed King by Carissa Broadbent — the sequel that ​l​eft us a little underwhelmed. This blood-soaked follow-up to The Serpent and the Wings of Night delivers vengeance, sacrifice, betrayal, and the slow-burn unraveling of trust between Oraya and Raihn.

With a Goodreads rating of 4.1 stars, this book continues the story of a girl who survived the trials, only to find herself in a new kind of war​...one where love, power, and survival are constantly at odds.

Here’s what we get into:

• Oraya and Raihn’s fractured bond — can love survive a lie this big?
• ​​Oraya's Grief and how grief affects us all so differently
• The fallout of Vincent’s death — legacy, loyalty, and the lies we tell ourselves
• Raihn’s past and how it shapes the king he becomes
• Our love for Mische and how she relates to Sway
• The political mess of Rishan alliances, Nightborn scheming, and who’s really pulling the strings
• Oraya’s evolution from survivor to queen

With raw reactions, in-depth character analysis, and plenty of heated opinions, we’re bringing you our full breakdown of Ashes and the Star-Cursed King ​.

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Episode Description:
This week, we’re sinking our teeth into The Serpent and the Wings of Night by Carissa Broadbent — a blood-soaked fantasy filled with brutal trials, emotionally complex characters, and one swoon-worthy vampire.
With a Goodreads rating of 4.29 stars and over 600,000 reader ratings, this book delivers a dark, compelling world led by Oraya — a human raised by the vampire king and trained to survive in a world that wants her dead.
Here’s what we dive into:
The House of Night vs. Rishan rivalry — is this blood feud even worth it?
Oraya’s transformation from scared, guarded girl to blade-wielding queen of rage
Vincent: loving father, manipulative king, or both?
The terrifying trials that felt a little too real (we admit: we’d die in round one)
Raihn: the reluctant heir, the monster with a moral code, and the man who asks permission before every emotional touch
The ending twist, the emotional fallout, and the ultimate cost of Oraya's victory
The best quotes that punched us in the gut
Whether Raihn is the romantasy love interest of the year
With personal reflections, a healthy amount of swooning, and some fiery debate about pacing and world logic, this is your full-circle breakdown of everything Serpent and the Wings of Night gave us — and everything we’re still processing.

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SPOILERS AT EVERY SINGLE TURN! Proceed at your own risk.
Chat with us about a story that caught us off guard, kept us reeling, and left us wrestling with conflicting feelings (and a growing love for Lidia freaking Cervos).
With a personal rating of 4.35 stars and we reflect on our initial mood-reading experience and how, with time (and discussion), our appreciation for the intricate world-building has grown tenfold.
We’re breaking down:
-The sci-fi twist (yes, submersibles and galactic travel) and how it shifted our expectations from romantic fantasy to something new—and surprisingly compelling
-The multi-POV madness: the chaos, the confusion, and the “oh wait, who’s talking?” chapter flip moments
- The Inner Circle crossover: wildly anticipated, a bit of a tease, and definitely full of Nesta warmth we didn’t expect
-Lidia Cervos (The Hind): an absolute standout. Her guilt, sacrifice, hidden motherhood, and unwillingness to be easily forgiven? Iconic. Complex. Devastating.
- The Ruhn & Lidia dynamic: soft, tense, and beautifully tragic
- Fire sprites are simply our favorite
- Bryce & Hunt: Do they really work? Are they strong, but still kind of... meh? And is Bryce’s impulsivity finally too much to excuse?

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Onyx Storm – Our Third Podcast Episode! ⚡

*Side note - we are new at this obviously and had some issues with audio..so yes, you can hear furnaces kicking on, pups, and other various sounds..LOL Welcome to our world 😂
The rebellion isn’t over yet! In this episode, we dive into Onyx Storm, the next heart-pounding installment in Rebecca Yarros’ epic world. With even higher stakes, shocking betrayals, and dragons we can’t get enough of we’re here to break it all down!
From intense battles to jaw-dropping revelations, we’re dissecting the chaos, the romance, and the moments that had us gasping out loud. If Fourth Wing and Iron Flame hooked us, Onyx Storm more or less had us scratching our heads.
📚 What’s in This Episode?
✔️ Full Onyx Storm breakdown—major spoilers ahead!
✔️ Violet, Xaden & and major plot twist—where do they go from here?
✔️ Ridoc, Aaric & Cat...Loving on the secondary characters
✔️ What this book means for the rest of the series—our predictions!
So grab a cozy spot, bring your emotional support beverage ☕, and let’s dive into the storm together! Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and drop your thoughts in the comments—because we need to talk about this one.
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