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Hannah Grace Interview: From Icebreaker to Holiday Ever After 48:15

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Get ready for holiday cheer with bestselling romance author Hannah Grace, creator of Icebreaker and Wildfire. In this episode of Book Talk for BookTok, we sit down with Hannah to discuss her brand-new novel, Holiday Ever After—a heartwarming small-town romance perfect for cozy season reading. We talk about what inspired her to write a holiday roman…

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Where the Shadows Meet by Patrice Caldwell: Expanding the Boundaries of Romantasy 49:52

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Welcome to Autumn-ish Book Club! In this flash analysis series, we take an academic approach to some of the most talked-about books in Romantasy and fantasy today. With over 13 years of combined academic literary training, we bring a critical lens to fandom favorites while keeping the discussion fun, thought-provoking, and accessible. In this episo…

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When the Moon Hatched by Sarah A. Parker (Part 2): Tropes, Symbolism, and Themes in Romantasy 46:50

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Welcome to Autumn-ish Book Club! In this flash analysis series, we take an academic approach to some of the most talked-about books in Romantasy and fantasy today. With over 13 years of combined academic literary training, we bring a critical lens to fandom favorites while keeping the discussion fun, thought-provoking, and accessible. In this episo…

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When the Moon Hatched by Sarah A. Parker (Part 1): Tropes, Symbolism, and Themes in Romantasy 50:02

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Welcome to Autumn-ish Book Club! In this flash analysis series, we take an academic approach to some of the most talked-about books in Romantasy and fantasy today. With over 13 years of combined academic literary training, we bring a critical lens to fandom favorites while keeping the discussion fun, thought-provoking, and accessible. In this episo…

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A Cruel Thirst by Angela Montoya: YA Fantasy, Mexican Culture, and the Power of a Standalone 1:09:49

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Welcome to Autumn-ish Book Club! In this flash analysis series, we take an academic approach to some of the most talked-about books in Romantasy and fantasy today. With over 13 years of combined academic literary training, we bring a critical lens to fandom favorites while keeping the discussion fun, thought-provoking, and accessible. In this episo…

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Tracy Wolff Interview: Healing, Fame, and Romance in It Happened on a Sunday 53:17

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In this special episode, we sit down with Tracy Wolff, the #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Crave series, to talk about her brand-new contemporary romance novel, It Happened on a Sunday. Known for writing everything from vampires to dark, spicy romances, Tracy takes us in an exciting new direction with Sloan and Sly’s story. A heartfelt,…

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The Hunger Games a Literary Analysis (Part 2): Katniss, Peeta, and Its Enduring Themes 53:46

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Welcome to the first installment of our Autumn-ish Book Club! In this flash analysis series, we take an academic approach to some of the most talked-about books in Romantasy and fantasy today. With over 13 years of combined academic literary training, we bring a critical lens to fandom favorites while keeping the discussion fun, thought-provoking, …

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The Hunger Games a Literary Analysis (Part 1): Katniss, Peeta, and Its Enduring Themes 40:14

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Welcome to the first installment of our Autumn-ish Book Club! In this flash analysis series, we take an academic approach to some of the most talked-about books in Romantasy and fantasy today. With over 13 years of combined academic literary training, we bring a critical lens to fandom favorites while keeping the discussion fun, thought-provoking, …

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Interview with Analeigh Sbrana: Justice, Identity, and Romance in Lore of the Tides 47:16

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In this episode, we sit down with Analeigh Sbrana, author of the highly anticipated romantasy sequel Lore of the Tides. Following her breakout debut Lore of the Wilds, Sbrana returns with a story full of forbidden magic, grief, identity, and longing romance that raises the stakes for both her heroine and her world. We talk with Analeigh about: Why …

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Crown of Midnight Listener Reactions: Celaena, Chaol, Dorian & What Comes Next 49:04

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In this special wrap-up episode, we close out our Crown of Midnight season by highlighting listener thoughts, theories, and favorite moments from Sarah J. Maas’s Throne of Glass sequel. Over the course of this season, we explored Celaena’s grief, vengeance, identity, and transformation through 13 years of combined academic literary training, using …

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Crown of Midnight Chapters 49–56 (Part 2): Celaena’s Goodbye, Chaol’s Sacrifice & Dorian’s Magic 53:39

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In this week’s episode, we explore chapters 49–56 of Crown of Midnight by Sarah J. Maas. With 13 years of combined academic literary training, we bring two literary lenses to our analysis, exploring metaphors, foreshadowing, symbolism, narrative devices, plot structure, and imagery. Our guiding question: Have the circumstances and outcomes of Crown…

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Crown of Midnight Chapters 49–56 (Part 1): Celaena’s Goodbye, Chaol’s Sacrifice & Dorian’s Magic 52:17

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In this week’s episode, we explore chapters 49–56 of Crown of Midnight by Sarah J. Maas. With 13 years of combined academic literary training, we bring two literary lenses to our analysis, exploring metaphors, foreshadowing, symbolism, narrative devices, plot structure, and imagery. Our guiding question: Have the circumstances and outcomes of Crown…

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Crown of Midnight Chapters 44–48 (Part 2): Celaena, Dorian’s Magic & the First Wyrdkey Reveal 47:48

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In this week’s Crown of Midnight deep dive, we cover chapters 44–48 of Sarah J. Maas’s Throne of Glass series, where the darkness under the glass castle closes in. Literally. With 13 years of combined academic literary training, we use two literary lenses to break down the rich symbolism, foreshadowing, metaphors, and plot devices that make these c…

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Crown of Midnight Chapters 44–48 (Part 1): Celaena, Dorian’s Magic & the First Wyrdkey Reveal 51:16

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In this week’s Crown of Midnight deep dive, we cover chapters 44–48 of Sarah J. Maas’s Throne of Glass series, where the darkness under the glass castle closes in. Literally. With 13 years of combined academic literary training, we use two literary lenses to break down the rich symbolism, foreshadowing, metaphors, and plot devices that make these c…

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Crown of Midnight Chapters 39–43 (Part 2): Celaena vs. Baba Yellowlegs, Wyrdkeys, and the Power of Choice 1:03:42

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This is part 2 of this week's episode. In this week’s episode, we dive into chapters 39–43 of Crown of Midnight by Sarah J. Maas, where destiny begins to tighten its grip on Celaena Sardothien. Armed with 13 years of combined academic literary training, we use two literary lenses to analyze the rich symbolism, metaphors, and imagery woven through t…

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From Assistant to Accomplice: Hannah Nicole Maehrer on Fantasy Romance, Spice, and Found Family 55:59

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In this episode of Book Talk for BookTok, we sit down with bestselling fantasy romance author and BookTok favorite Hannah Nicole Maehrer (@hannahnicolemae) to talk all things Accomplice to the Villain, the latest book in her hit Assistant to the Villain series. Known for her laugh-out-loud villain/assistant banter, swoony slow burns, and emotionall…

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Crown of Midnight Chapters 39–43 (Part 1): Celaena vs. Baba Yellowlegs, Wyrdkeys, and the Power of Choice 55:54

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In this week’s episode, we dive into chapters 39–43 of Crown of Midnight by Sarah J. Maas, where destiny begins to tighten its grip on Celaena Sardothien. Armed with 13 years of combined academic literary training, we use two literary lenses to analyze the rich symbolism, metaphors, and imagery woven through these pivotal chapters, including mirror…

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Kate Golden on "If Not For My Baby": On Dreams Deferred and Writing a Rockstar Romance 59:24

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Join us for an insightful and intimate conversation with USA Today bestselling author Kate Golden about her first contemporary romance, If Not For My Baby. This heartwarming and inspiring rockstar romance has everything we about a contemporary romance novel: a FMC with character development, pop-culture references, and a soft-boi forest-daddy with …

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Crown of Midnight Chapters 35–38 (Part 2): Celaena’s Revenge, Chaol’s Doubts & Fae Foreshadowing 55:02

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This is Part 2 of our two-part discussion. In this emotionally charged episode, we explore Celaena Sardothien’s harrowing descent into grief, rage, and retribution following Nehemia’s death. With 13 years of combined academic literary training, we analyze Sarah J. Maas's Crown of Midnight through two literary lenses, unpacking symbolism, foreshadow…

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Crown of Midnight Chapters 35–38 (Part 1): Celaena’s Revenge, Chaol’s Doubts & Fae Foreshadowing 1:06:21

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In this emotionally charged episode, we explore Celaena Sardothien’s harrowing descent into grief, rage, and retribution following Nehemia’s death. With 13 years of combined academic literary training, we analyze Sarah J. Maas's Crown of Midnight through two literary lenses, unpacking symbolism, foreshadowing, metaphors, and imagery. This week’s gu…

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Crown of Midnight Chapters 27–34 (Part 2): Nehemia’s Death, Celaena’s Breaking Point & Chaol’s Betrayal 57:32

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This is part 2 of this week's episode. In this episode of Book Talk for BookTok, we dive into Chapters 27–34 of Crown of Midnight by Sarah J. Maas. With 13 years of combined academic training, we explore how metaphors, foreshadowing, symbolism, plot devices, and imagery reveal the devastating turning point in Celaena Sardothien’s journey. This sect…

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Crown of Midnight Chapters 27–34: Nehemia’s Death, Celaena’s Breaking Point & Chaol’s Betrayal 57:40

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In this episode of Book Talk for BookTok, we dive into Chapters 27–34 of Crown of Midnight by Sarah J. Maas. With 13 years of combined academic training, we explore how metaphors, foreshadowing, symbolism, plot devices, and imagery reveal the devastating turning point in Celaena Sardothien’s journey. This section delivers some of the most shocking …

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Crown of Midnight Chapters 22–26 (Part 2): Celaena, Nehemia & the Argument That Changed Everything 1:19:08

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In the second half of our two-part deep dive into chapters 22–26 of Crown of Midnight by Sarah J. Maas, we explore the emotional, political, and romantic tipping points that define this act of the story. As secrets unravel and loyalties shift, we ask ourselves: "If knowledge is power, what are the power dynamics between Celaena, Chaol, and Nehemia?…

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Meghan Quinn on Till Summer Do Us Part: Banter, Therapy, and Romance on a Deadline 1:00:44

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Join us for a fun and heartfelt conversation with New York Times bestselling author Meghan Quinn about her newest romantic comedy, Till Summer Do Us Part. This steamy and laugh-out-loud contemporary romance has everything we love from a Meghan Quinn book: witty banter, heartfelt emotional beats, and characters who feel real. We talk about what insp…

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Crown of Midnight Chapters 22–26: Celaena, Nehemia & the Argument That Changed Everything 1:11:19

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In this first half of our two-part deep dive into chapters 22–26 of Crown of Midnight by Sarah J. Maas, we explore the emotional, political, and romantic tipping points that define this act of the story. As secrets unravel and loyalties shift, we ask ourselves: "If knowledge is power, what are the power dynamics between Celaena, Chaol, and Nehemia?…

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Crown of Midnight Chapters 17–21 (Part 2): Celaena, Chaol & Dorian. Love, Loyalty & the Cracks Between Them 55:12

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In part two of our deep dive into chapters 17–21 of Crown of Midnight by Sarah J. Maas, we explore the unraveling power dynamics between Celaena, Chaol, and Dorian as personal and political boundaries begin to blur. Through our dual literary lens approach and 13 years of combined academic training, we examine how metaphors, foreshadowing, symbolism…

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Devney Perry on Shield of Sparrows: Betrayal, Identity, and Building a Romantasy World Without Villains 50:50

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In this episode of Book Talk for BookTok, we sit down with bestselling romantasy author Devney Perry to explore the twists, turns, and emotional layers of her latest novel, Shield of Sparrows. We unpack: The origin of the story's central secrets and the moment that had Devney laughing maniacally as she wrote The unique development process behind th…

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Crown of Midnight Chapters 17–21: Celaena, Chaol & Dorian. Love, Loyalty & the Cracks Between Them 1:13:04

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In this first half of our two-part deep dive into chapters 17–21 of Crown of Midnight by Sarah J. Maas, we explore the unraveling power dynamics between Celaena, Chaol, and Dorian as personal and political boundaries begin to blur. Through our dual literary lens approach and 13 years of combined academic training, we examine how metaphors, foreshad…

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Crown of Midnight Chapters 12-16 (part 2): Poison, Power & Who Truly Knows Celaena 55:32

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In Episode 3, Part 2 of our Crown of Midnight literary deep dive, Jac and Amy analyze chapters 12 through 16 of Sarah J. Maas’s second novel in the Throne of Glass series. After a masquerade gone wrong, Celaena faces betrayal, poison, and the loss of her innocence as the King’s Champion. From a deadly confrontation with Davis to collapsing into Cha…

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Interview with Stacey McEwan: A Forbidden Alchemy and the Power of Choice 1:14:30

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In this episode of Book Talk for BookTok, we sit down with bestselling author Stacey McEwan to dive into her latest romantasy release, A Forbidden Alchemy, a gripping tale of fate, rebellion, and devastating choices set against the backdrop of a brewing class war in Belavere City. We talk about what it was like for Stacey to leave behind The Glacia…

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Crown of Midnight Chapters 12-16: Poison, Power & Who Truly Knows Celaena 53:49

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In Episode 3, Part 1 of our Crown of Midnight literary deep dive, Jac and Amy analyze chapters 12 through 16 of Sarah J. Maas’s second novel in the Throne of Glass series. After a masquerade gone wrong, Celaena faces betrayal, poison, and the loss of her innocence as the King’s Champion. From a deadly confrontation with Davis to collapsing into Cha…

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Crown of Midnight Chapters 6–11: Celaena vs. Destiny – Who’s in Control? (Part 2) 1:13:50

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Welcome to Book Talk for BookTok! In Episode 2 of our Crown of Midnight season, Jac and Amy analyze chapters 6–11 of Sarah J. Maas’s second book in the Throne of Glass series. Celaena Sardothien navigates haunted hallways, political games, and romantic tension, but beneath it all lies a deeper struggle between fate, freedom, and identity. This is p…

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Crown of Midnight Chapters 6–11: Celaena vs. Destiny – Who’s in Control? 1:02:06

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Welcome to Book Talk for BookTok! In Episode 2 of our Crown of Midnight season, Jac and Amy analyze chapters 6–11 of Sarah J. Maas’s second book in the Throne of Glass series. Celaena Sardothien navigates haunted hallways, political games, and romantic tension, but beneath it all lies a deeper struggle between fate, freedom, and identity. This is p…

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Crown of Midnight Chapters 1–5: Assassin, Spy, Queen? (Literary Analysis, Part 2) 1:14:53

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Welcome to Book Talk for BookTok! Best friends Jac and Amy return to break down Crown of Midnight, the second book in Sarah J. Maas’s Throne of Glass series. In this premiere episode, we dive into chapters 1–5, where Celaena Sardothien is no longer just Adarlan’s most feared assassin; she’s the King’s Champion, but not in the way everyone thinks. T…

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Crown of Midnight Chapters 1–5: Assassin, Spy, Queen? (Literary Analysis, Part 1) 1:03:53

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Welcome to Book Talk for BookTok! Best friends Jac and Amy return to break down Crown of Midnight, the second book in Sarah J. Maas’s Throne of Glass series. In this premiere episode, we dive into chapters 1–5, where Celaena Sardothien is no longer just Adarlan’s most feared assassin; she’s the King’s Champion, but not in the way everyone thinks. T…

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Preparing for Crown of Midnight: Listener Reactions & All Things Sarah J. Maas 1:05:01

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Before we dive into our upcoming 10-part literary analysis of Crown of Midnight, we’re taking a moment to celebrate all things Sarah J. Maas—with help from YOU, our listeners. In this special episode, we: Share your thoughts, theories, and favorite moments from across the Throne of Glass series Discuss key characters, worldbuilding, and SJM’s signa…

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How Wattpad and Fanfiction Are Changing Publishing (with Alessandra Ferreri) 52:46

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How Fanfiction is Reshaping Publishing: A Conversation with Alessandra Ferreri of Wattpad What do After, The Kissing Booth, and countless BookTok favorites have in common? They all started on Wattpad. In this episode, we sit down with Alessandra Ferreri, Head of Content at Wattpad and self-proclaimed “Fanthropologist,” to explore how fanfiction is …

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Writing Q&A: Fantasy & Romantasy Craft 52:37

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Spring Book Club is over, and we're kicking off our next adventure: a 10-part literary analysis of Crown of Midnight by Sarah J. Maas. But before we dive in, we’re answering your writing questions! From worldbuilding to character arcs, best friends Jac and Amy bring their academic training and literary passion to this special Q&A episode for aspiri…

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The Vampire's Bargain by Jasmine Walt 1:03:53

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Welcome to Spring Book Club, a weekly literary analysis podcast focused on today’s most popular romantasy and fantasy romance books by women authors. In this episode, best friends Jac and Amy dive into The Vampire's Bargain by Jasmine Walt. With 13 years of combined academic literary training, Jac and Amy analyze modern fantasy and romance novels t…

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Powerless by Lauren Roberts (Part 2) 49:09

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Welcome to Spring Book Club, a weekly literary analysis podcast focused on today’s most popular romantasy and fantasy romance books by women authors. In this episode, best friends Jac and Amy dive into Powerless by Lauren Roberts, breaking down key themes, character development, and why this BookTok favorite has taken the romantasy world by storm. …

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Powerless by Lauren Roberts 48:10

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Welcome to Spring Book Club, a weekly literary analysis podcast focused on today’s most popular romantasy and fantasy romance books by women authors. In this episode, best friends Jac and Amy dive into Powerless by Lauren Roberts, breaking down key themes, character development, and why this BookTok favorite has taken the romantasy world by storm. …

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Interview with Penn Cole 1:09:06

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Welcome back to Spring Book Club, the weekly podcast where best friends Jac and Amy dive deep into the world of romantasy and fantasy books with in-depth literary analysis, spicy takes, and special guest interviews. In this episode, we’re thrilled to welcome bestselling romantasy author Penn Cole, creator of the viral Kindred Curse series. We discu…

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We Hunt The Flame by Hafsah Faizal 53:50

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Welcome to Spring Book Club! Best friends Jac and Amy conduct a weekly literary analysis on popular Romantasy books. This week, they discuss We Hunt The Flame by Hafsah Faizal. They 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 …

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Interview with Gabriel Michael 50:44

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Welcome to Spring Book Club! Best friends Jac and Amy conduct a weekly literary analysis on popular Romantasy books. In this special episode, they chat with Gabriel Michael. Best known for his performance as Xadon Riorson from Graphic Audio's production of Fourth Wing, Gabriel is also a director, writer, and singer-songwriter. Find Gabriel on Insta…

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Fate Inked in Blood by Danielle Jensen 1:06:50

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Welcome to Spring Book Club! Best friends Jac and Amy conduct a weekly literary analysis on popular Romantasy books. This week, they discuss Fate Inked in Blood by Danielle Jensen. They 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 resp…

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Hannah Nicole Maehrer Interview 58:48

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Welcome to Spring Book Club! Best friends Jac and Amy conduct a weekly literary analysis on popular Romantasy books. Today, we interview best-selling author Hannah Nicole Maehre. Hannah Nicole Maehrer is a #1 New York Times bestselling author of Assistant to the Villain. Hannah Nicole Maehrer—or as TikTok Knows her, @hannahnicolemae—is a fantasy ro…

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Nine Tailed by Jayci Lee 58:12

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Welcome to Spring Book Club! Best friends Jac and Amy conduct a weekly literary analysis on popular Romantasy books. This week, they discuss Nine Tailed by Jayci Lee. They 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 fan…

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Quicksilver by Callie Hart (Part 2) 48:42

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Welcome to Spring Book Club! Best friends Jac and Amy conduct a weekly literary analysis on popular Romantasy books. This week, they discuss Quicksilver by Calie Hart. This is Part 2. They 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 r…

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Quicksilver by Callie Hart (Part 1) 53:57

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Welcome to Spring Book Club! Best friends Jac and Amy conduct a weekly literary analysis on popular Romantasy books. This week, they discuss Quicksilver by Calie Hart. This is Part 1. Stick around Thursdays for Part 2. They use their combined 13 years of literary academic training to analyze and give voice to reasons why you may love or hate today'…

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Interview with Nisha J Tuli 55:37

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Welcome to Spring Book Club! Best friends Jac and Amy conduct a weekly literary analysis on popular Romantasy books. Today we interview best-selling author Nisha J Tuli. Nisha J. Tuli is an Amazon Top 50 and International Bestselling author of romantasy and contemporary romance. Her novel Trial of the Sun Queen—the first in the Artefacts of Ouranos…