Reading After Bedtime: Booktok Romantasy, Fantasy, and Romance Book Reviews

🚨This episode contains FULL SPOILERS for Threshing Day AND the full Empyrean Series (Fourth Wing, Iron Flame, and Onyx Storm) by Rebecca Yarros. If you don't want the ENTIRE series spoiled, please return once you've read the books.🚨_____________________________________________________________Allyson and Becca introduce the Reading After Bedtime Podcast and recap co-hosting a midnight premiere party with Biblio Bookstore in Plano, Texas, featuring costumes, archery, sword fighting, trivia, and plans to partner with a bookstore for future ACOTAR releases. They discuss and rate Sarah J. Maas’s A Court of Splintered Harmony (Oct 27, 2026), calling it a 300-page “movement” that mainly sets up a larger story: overall ratings land around 3–4, with low spice (2) and moderate romance (3) but stronger fantasy (4). After spoiler warnings for ACOTAR and Crescent City 3, they summarize key plot points: Koschei stirring, Night Court political fractures, Nyx’s naming interrupted by Bryaxis, Lucien discovering Elain and Azriel, and Elain leaving with Mor to Vallahan. They debate character behavior changes, motherhood representation, bonus-scene canon, and theories involving the Prison, Dusk Court, world-walking, and looming darkness._____________________________________________________________ Let's be friends on socials! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Join our monthly newsletter to get a peek at our book chat schedule before anyone else 👀⁠⁠ _____________________________________________________________ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠🛍️ Shop our Merch!🛍️⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Still looking for something? 👀⁠⁠ (Find Goodreads, Book of the Month, a tip jar and so much more here!) _____________________________________________________________ 🎶 Intro music by the talented Sean Lavrisa! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠- ⁠Sean Lavrisa Spotify⁠:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠- ⁠Sean Lavrisa Instagram:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ _____________________________________________________________00:00 Koschei Pronunciation Banter00:50 Podcast Welcome Intro01:37 Socials Reviews Shoutouts02:01 Midnight Premiere Recap03:44 Costumes Trivia Highlights05:43 Future Events Book Friends09:04 Back Cover Overview10:54 Ratings Spice Romance18:53 Spoiler Warning Setup19:59 Genre Tropes Content Warnings22:23 Mom Brain Recap27:12 Initial Thoughts Predictions30:54 Publishing Format Debate36:52 Character Thoughts Azriel40:13 Elain vs Lucien Debate44:36 Azriel Trauma and Shadows47:31 Cassian Avoiding Nesta52:51 Motherhood and Milk Talk56:53 Clotho and Bryaxis Theories01:00:55 Prison Doorways and Prophecies01:08:36 Predictions and Final Wrap #acotar6 #acourtofsplinteredharmony #acotar #acotarseries #booktok

🚨This episode contains FULL SPOILERS for Grim Tidings by B.K. Borison. If you don't want the ENTIRE story spoiled, please return once you've read the book.🚨_____________________________________________________________Other Spooky Book Chats! ⁠Reap and Sow by Charlotte B Plumb [Book Chat]⁠ Grim Tidings by BK Boris [Book Chat] : The Shepherd King Duology by Rachel Gilig (One Dark Window and Two Twisted Crowns): _____________________________________________________________ In this episode of the Reading After Bedtime Podcast, Allyson and Becca review and spoil Grim Tidings by B.K. Borison (publishing September 15, 2026), rating it 3 stars overall with a 2/5 spice level, 4/5 romance, 2/5 fantasy elements, and low emotional damage. They recap the plot of Darcy, a Grim Reaper who tries to save her assigned soul in a coastal Maryland town by bargaining with guardian angel Gabriel, only to discover her target is his friend Nate; she sacrifices herself to save him, faces consequences from the Department of Hauntings and Spirits, and ultimately returns with a final assignment tied to Gabe after a long life together. The hosts discuss frustrations with character “ignorance,” miscommunication-adjacent conflict, unmet Halloween/cozy vibes, mixed feelings on the “yearning,” and highlight favorite moments like Tater Tot the zombie dog and Frank’s reunion with his family. 00:00 Cold Open Rant 01:10 Podcast Welcome 02:33 Book Blurb Setup 03:38 Overall Ratings 05:53 Spice Romance Fantasy 10:13 Spoiler Warning 10:54 Tropes And Warnings 13:30 Mom Brain Recap 16:47 Initial Spoiler Thoughts 19:26 Lore Questions Debate 24:14 Bucket List Letdown 25:41 Pumpkin Carving Rant 26:58 Tater Tot Steals Show 28:14 Miscommunication Chaos 30:49 Yearning Hits Wrong 33:50 The Reckoning Darcy 37:06 Parenting Tangent Break 39:29 Final Thoughts Wrap 40:14 Quotes and Highlights 43:26 Favorite Moments Easter Eggs 44:57 Next Read and Goodbye #grimtidings #goodspirits #spookyseason #spookyseasonreads #spookyseasontbr #booktok

🚨This episode contains FULL SPOILERS for T he Shepherd King Duology including One Dark Window and Two Twisted Crowns by Rachel Gilig. If you don't want the ENTIRE story spoiled, please return once you've read the stories.🚨 _____________________________________________________________ Reap and Sow [Book Chat] ____________________________________________________________ On the Reading After Bedtime podcast, Allyson and Becca welcome guest Erica B. (@ThatOneBookishBrunette) to discuss Rachel Gillig’s Shepherd King duology—One Dark Window (2022) and Two Twisted Crowns (2023). They share back-of-book overviews, give ratings (including spice, romance, fantasy, and emotional damage), and argue the series is better labeled gothic fantasy rather than romantasy. After a spoiler warning, they break down major plot events, character arcs (especially the Nightmare/Taxus), themes of magic having a cost, tropes, and content warnings, plus debate which romance worked better (Elspeth/Ravyn vs. Ione/Elm). They note a lingering question about why only 12 Providence cards are needed, do a humorous “reckoning” segment about Taxus, share favorite quotes, recommend reading the books back-to-back for spooky season, and preview their next episode on Grim Tidings by B.K. Borison. ____________________________________________________________ 🎉LET'S PARTY!🎉 Let's celebrate the release of ACOTAR 6 together! Reading After Bedtime has teamed up with Bibliobar in Plano, Texas to bring you an unforgettable evening counting down to the release of ACOTAR 6! The ACOTAR 6 release party is TICKETED, so make sure to grab yours before they sell out! Your ticket includes: - 📚 Gift bag + your copy of ACOTAR 6 - 🎤 Trivia & costume contest🎙️ - 🔮 Conspiracy theories & fandom fun - 🎯 Games, archery & sword fighting - 📸 Photo ops - 🍸 Snacks & drinks (cash bar available) - ✨ Flash tattoos* - 🛍️ Shopping & more! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Buy your ticket here!⁠⁠ _____________________________________________________________ Let's be friends on socials! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Join our monthly newsletter to get a peek at our book chat schedule before anyone else 👀: https://reading-after-bedtime-podcast.kit.com/b1121f3780 _____________________________________________________________ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠🛍️ Shop our Merch!🛍️⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Still looking for something? 👀 https://linktr.ee/readingafterbedtimepodcast (Find Goodreads, Book of the Month, a tip jar and so much more here!) _____________________________________________________________ 🎶 Intro music by the talented Sean Lavrisa! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠- ⁠Sean Lavrisa Spotify⁠:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠- ⁠Sean Lavrisa Instagram:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ _____________________________________________________________ 00:00 Subtle Themes Tease 00:38 Podcast Welcome Intro 01:25 Meet Guest Erica 02:27 Follow Review Request 03:46 Back Cover Overview 05:18 Overall Ratings Roundup 06:52 Spice Romance Scales 12:50 Fantasy Depth Debate 17:38 Uniqueness Market Context 18:37 Emotional Damage Check 21:17 Spoiler Warning Trigger 22:14 Romantasy Label Debate 26:46 Defining Gothic Vibes 32:12 Tropes Content Warnings 34:45 Mom Brain Recap 40:14 Initial Thoughts Vibes 44:12 Character Spotlight Nightmare 48:00 Themes Cost Greed 52:25 Healthy Men In Fiction 55:43 Elm Growth Trauma 57:14 Flawed Characters Shine 59:47 Parents Power And Protection 01:02:11 Romance Pairing Debate 01:04:43 Maiden Card And POV 01:12:23 Deck Of Twelve Plot Hole 01:16:41 The Reckoning Mock Trial 01:20:46 Final Thoughts And Recs 01:25:09 Favorite Quotes Roundup 01:39:09 Wrap Up Guest Thanks 01:41:35 Next Read And Farewell #theshepherdkingduology #onedarkwindow #twotwistedcrowns #gothicfantasy #booktok #bookdiscussion #bookreview

Allyson and Becca share a spoiler-filled “everything you need to know” recap and theory roundup across the Maasverse to prep listeners for ACOTAR 6 (A Court of Splintered Harmony), including key Throne of Glass lore (Stygian spiders and silk, wyrdmarks/wyrdgates, Nothung, Vaughan’s disappearance, and the Valg as Daglan/Asteri) and major ACOTAR threads (Beron and the Eris alliance, Koschei and Vassa’s curse, Mor’s hidden story, Bryaxis still missing, Nesta reviving the Valkyries, and the Azriel bonus chapter). They also connect Crescent City elements like the Dusk Court, Gwydion/Starsword, Truth-Teller, the knife-and-sword prophecy, and shared bloodlines linking Theia, Seline, Helene, Rhys, Ruhn, and Lydia.00:00 Episode Setup01:31 Socials Reviews Party02:49 Spoiler Warning03:23 Host Catch Up07:29 Recap Format Plan09:24 Stygian Spiders11:19 Nothung Wyrdmarks13:13 Vaughan Mystery18:00 Valg Connections19:37 Valg Bloodline Debate20:55 Beron and Autumn King Links23:01 Koschei Vassa and Eris25:52 Valkyries and Azriel Drama31:14 Pegasus and Starborn Lineage33:33 Witches Swords and Dusk Court38:06 Wrap Up and Next Episodes

One-Year Anniversary Special: Top Reads, Community Highlights, and a Spoiler-Filled Threshing Day Chat🚨This episode contains FULL SPOILERS for Threshing Day AND the full Empyrean Series (Fourth Wing, Iron Flame, and Onyx Storm) by Rebecca Yarros. If you don't want the ENTIRE series spoiled, please return once you've read the books.🚨_____________________________________________________________Allyson and Becca celebrate the Reading After Bedtime Podcast’s one-year anniversary with a topic-and-book-chat episode, sharing where to follow them, requesting reviews, and promoting a ticketed ACOTAR 6 release party with Bibliobar Books and Gifts in Plano, Texas. They rank their top reads covered on the show, highlight favorite moments from the year (including multiple author interviews, receiving physical ARCs like The Lion and the Deathless Dark and Reap and Sow, growing their social community, husbands joining the Dungeon Crawler Carl episode, and Maasverse conspiracy theories), and preview upcoming events and anticipated releases. In the spoiler section, they review Rebecca Yarros’s novella Threshing Day as a five-star collection of 13 character POVs, discuss key revelations and theories about dragon loyalties, lineages, and character mysteries, and end with favorite quotes, moments, and a teaser for a Shepherd King Duet episode._____________________________________________________________ 🎉LET'S PARTY!🎉 Let's celebrate the release of ACOTAR 6 together! Reading After Bedtime has teamed up with Bibliobar in Plano, Texas to bring you an unforgettable evening counting down to the release of ACOTAR 6! The ACOTAR 6 release party is TICKETED, so make sure to grab yours before they sell out! Your ticket includes: - 📚 Gift bag + your copy of ACOTAR 6 - 🎤 Trivia & costume contest🎙️ - 🔮 Conspiracy theories & fandom fun - 🎯 Games, archery & sword fighting - 📸 Photo ops - 🍸 Snacks & drinks (cash bar available) - ✨ Flash tattoos* - 🛍️ Shopping & more! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Buy your ticket here!⁠⁠⁠ _____________________________________________________________ Let's be friends on socials! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Join our monthly newsletter to get a peek at our book chat schedule before anyone else 👀⁠ _____________________________________________________________ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠🛍️ Shop our Merch!🛍️⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Still looking for something? 👀⁠ (Find Goodreads, Book of the Month, a tip jar and so much more here!) _____________________________________________________________ 🎶 Intro music by the talented Sean Lavrisa! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠- ⁠Sean Lavrisa Spotify⁠:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠- ⁠Sean Lavrisa Instagram:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ _____________________________________________________________00:00 Cold Open Fandom Swoon00:58 Podcast Intro Anniversary02:11 Socials Reviews Events03:30 Top Reads Countdown09:48 Top Moments Highlights21:21 Next Year Plans27:53 Threshing Day Setup28:11 Overview Ratings Spoilers35:04 Liam Heartbreak Talk36:37 Genre Tropes Debate41:26 Content Warnings and Read Order42:13 Tandem Read Spoiler Stops44:40 Mom Brain Recap Setup45:02 Who Can Be Trusted46:16 Character Rundown Highlights48:49 Liam and Glane Theories50:36 Dragon Bonding Clues54:05 Aaric and Empyrean Divide54:26 Ranking the POV Chapters55:45 Spiraling New Lore58:23 Xaden Family Tree Twist01:04:54 Sloane Gift and Runes01:07:47 Dragon Records and Names01:14:30 Dain Alliance and Aetos01:17:07 Predictions for Book Four01:22:35 Final Thoughts and Favorites01:23:55 Quotes Moments and Signets01:30:49 Wrap Up and Next Episode #threshingday #empyreanseries #fourthwing #ironflame #onyxstorm #xaden #booktok #bookdiscussion #bookreview #romantasybook #romantasy

🚨This episode contains FULL SPOILERS for Reap and Sow by Charlotte B. Plumb. If you don't want the ENTIRE story spoiled, please return once you've read the stories.🚨 _____________________________________________________________ Charlotte B. Plumb Author Interview Tides and Thunder Book Chat The Shepherd King Series _____________________________________________________________ Allyson and Becca of the Reading After Bedtime podcast review Charlotte B. Plumb’s debut novel Reap and Sow (published Oct 6, 2026), calling it a gothic, spooky-season read that “sneaks up on you” as the plot snowballs. They rate it 4 stars, with low spice (2/5) and a romance that feels more like a subplot (2–3/5) within a fantasy-driven story (about 3/5), noting the author’s voice strengthens in the second half and appreciating the shorter length (~360–375 pages). After sharing tropes and content warnings, they give a spoiler-filled recap: Eda Shaw makes demon pacts to pay a debt to Mr. Night, teams with the demon Kit’rath to save her brothers, and uncovers corruption tied to Bishop Florian Fain, leading to Mr. Night’s death, Robin’s demon reveal and sacrifice, and an ominous closing tease setting up book two. They debate whether Mr. Night is purely evil, share predictions for the duology, and highlight favorite quotes and moments. ____________________________________________________________ 🎉LET'S PARTY!🎉 Let's celebrate the release of ACOTAR 6 together! Reading After Bedtime has teamed up with Bibliobar in Plano, Texas to bring you an unforgettable evening counting down to the release of ACOTAR 6! The ACOTAR 6 release party is TICKETED, so make sure to grab yours before they sell out! Your ticket includes: - 📚 Gift bag + your copy of ACOTAR 6 - 🎤 Trivia & costume contest🎙️ - 🔮 Conspiracy theories & fandom fun - 🎯 Games, archery & sword fighting - 📸 Photo ops - 🍸 Snacks & drinks (cash bar available) - ✨ Flash tattoos* - 🛍️ Shopping & more! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Buy your ticket here!⁠⁠ _____________________________________________________________ Let's be friends on socials! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Join our monthly newsletter to get a peek at our book chat schedule before anyone else 👀: https://reading-after-bedtime-podcast.kit.com/b1121f3780 _____________________________________________________________ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠🛍️ Shop our Merch!🛍️⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Still looking for something? 👀 https://linktr.ee/readingafterbedtimepodcast (Find Goodreads, Book of the Month, a tip jar and so much more here!) _____________________________________________________________ 🎶 Intro music by the talented Sean Lavrisa! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠- ⁠Sean Lavrisa Spotify⁠:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠- ⁠Sean Lavrisa Instagram:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ _____________________________________________________________ 00:00 Cold Open Chaos 00:53 Podcast Intro 03:06 Book Overview 04:15 Overall Rating 07:01 Spice And Romance 13:34 Worldbuilding Vibes 17:30 Spoiler Warning 18:12 Genre Debate 22:47 Tropes And Warnings 24:39 Spoiler Summary 28:16 Ending Reactions 29:30 First Impressions 30:46 Character Talk Eda 34:28 Eda and Brothers 35:58 Kit Playful Depth 37:39 Mr Night and Fane 40:48 Romance Breakdown 43:03 Worldbuilding Magic 47:43 Trip and Infernus 49:42 Spice and Chemistry 51:56 The Reckoning Debate 56:46 Next Book Predictions 59:08 Final Thoughts Wrap 01:00:22 Favorite Quotes 01:12:42 Closing and Farewell #reapandsow #darkromanticfantasy #gothic #booktok #bookdiscussion #bookreview

On the Reading After Bedtime podcast, hosts Allyson and Becca interview UK fantasy author Charlotte B. Plumb about her gothic romantasy Reap & Sow, a story set in Blackbridge where desperate people trade years of their life to demons for their deepest desires. Charlotte shares her background as a lifelong reader, discusses rapid-fire preferences (physical books, third person, forced proximity, slow burn, happy endings), and explains how the book’s concept began with a family making Faustian bargains and evolved into a tangible “years-as-currency” magic system. They talk about the detailed cover art by Kristen Engelbert and special editions, Charlotte’s plotting process, songs tied to the book, themes of corruption and morality, and a duology-ending twist that sets up book two exploring the demons’ world. _____________________________________________________________ Reap and Sow Book Chat ____________________________________________________________ 🎉LET'S PARTY!🎉Let's celebrate the release of ACOTAR 6 together! Reading After Bedtime has teamed up with Bibliobar in Plano, Texas to bring you an unforgettable evening counting down to the release of ACOTAR 6! The ACOTAR 6 release party is TICKETED, so make sure to grab yours before they sell out! Your ticket includes:- 📚 Gift bag + your copy of ACOTAR 6- 🎤 Trivia & costume contest🎙️- 🔮 Conspiracy theories & fandom fun- 🎯 Games, archery & sword fighting- 📸 Photo ops- 🍸 Snacks & drinks (cash bar available)- ✨ Flash tattoos*- 🛍️ Shopping & more!⁠Buy your ticket here!: https://bibliobartx.com/events/2026/10/26/the-cauldron-amp-the-quill-acotar-book-6-midnight-release-party _____________________________________________________________ Let's be friends on socials!⁠Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@ReadingAfterBedtimePodcast⁠Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/readingafterbedtimepodcast/⁠TikTok: ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@readingafterbedtimepod?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc⁠Join our monthly newsletter to get a peek at our book chat schedule before anyone else 👀: https://reading-after-bedtime-podcast.kit.com/b1121f3780 _____________________________________________________________ 🛍️ Shop our Merch!🛍️ https://reading-after-bedtime-pod.printify.meStill looking for something? 👀 https://linktr.ee/readingafterbedtimepodcast (Find Goodreads, Book of the Month, a tip jar and so much more here!) _______________________________________________________ 🎶 Intro music by the talented Sean Lavrisa!⁠⁠⁠- ⁠Sean Lavrisa Spotify⁠:⁠⁠⁠ https://open.spotify.com/artist/7kUiSx4GkzTD4ng3IuYOKD?si=-PdNhjEwSG2LaYGtmEB_1Q⁠⁠⁠- ⁠Sean Lavrisa Instagram:⁠⁠⁠ www.instagram.com/foxcraft/ _____________________________________________________________ 00:00 Welcome to the Podcast 00:52 Meet Charlotte B Plumb 01:36 Charlotte’s Origin Story 03:01 Follow and Spoiler Warning 03:52 Rapid Fire Tropes 07:28 ARC and Cover Praise 11:08 Kit and Character Layers 15:04 Plotter vs Pantser 18:08 Reap and Sow Playlist 19:48 Gothic Pitch and Vibes 22:34 Worldbuilding Inspirations 23:13 Gothic Corruption Themes 24:02 Demons as a Species 25:22 Hypocrisy and Morality 27:17 Trading Years Not Souls 28:18 Building the Magic System 30:57 Fall Reading Recs 33:16 Tropes and Fresh Takes 37:42 Spoilers and Vibes 39:21 That Final Twist 41:22 Book Two Tease 43:17 Wrap Up and Farewell #authorinterview #charlottebplumb #gothicromance #darkfantasy #debutauthor #berkleyxobooks

🚨This episode contains FULL SPOILERS for Story of My Life by Lucy Score. If you don't want the ENTIRE story spoiled, please return once you've read the book.🚨 _____________________________________________________________ Allyson and Becca of the Reading After Bedtime Podcast give a spoiler-filled discussion of Lucy Score’s Story of My Life (published March 11, 2025), following romance author Hazel Hart as she escapes writer’s block and a painful divorce by buying a run-down historic home in Story Lake, Pennsylvania, where she’s pulled into town council chaos, small-town sabotage, and a fake-date/friends-with-benefits romance with grouchy contractor Campbell Bishop. They rate the book 3 stars, spice 3, and romance 4, praise the found-family Bishop clan and side characters (especially Zoe, Laura, and Cam’s parents), and criticize Hazel’s “try-hard” quirkiness, word choice in spice scenes, and the third-act miscommunication breakup. They also share content warnings, favorite quotes, and standout moments like Bertha the raccoon, town bingo, and a chaotic proposal scene. _____________________________________________________________ Referenced videos: Variation by Rebecca Yarros Our Perfect Storm by Carley Fortune Nine Month Contract by Amy Daws Moms of Mayhem by Aimee Vance Brimstone by Callie Hart _____________________________________________________________ 🎉LET'S PARTY!🎉 Let's celebrate the release of ACOTAR 6 together! Reading After Bedtime has teamed up with Bibliobar in Plano, Texas to bring you an unforgettable evening counting down to the release of ACOTAR 6! The ACOTAR 6 release party is TICKETED, so make sure to grab yours before they sell out! Your ticket includes: - 📚 Gift bag + your copy of ACOTAR 6 - 🎤 Trivia & costume contest🎙️ - 🔮 Conspiracy theories & fandom fun - 🎯 Games, archery & sword fighting - 📸 Photo ops - 🍸 Snacks & drinks (cash bar available) - ✨ Flash tattoos* - 🛍️ Shopping & more! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Buy your ticket here!⁠⁠ _____________________________________________________________ Let's be friends on socials! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Join our monthly newsletter to get a peek at our book chat schedule before anyone else 👀 _____________________________________________________________ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠🛍️ Shop our Merch!🛍️⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Still looking for something? 👀 (Find Goodreads, Book of the Month, a tip jar and so much more here!) _____________________________________________________________ 🎶 Intro music by the talented Sean Lavrisa! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠- ⁠Sean Lavrisa Spotify⁠:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠- ⁠Sean Lavrisa Instagram:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ _____________________________________________________________00:00 Cold Open Side Characters00:37 Podcast Welcome Intro02:03 Book Blurb Overview04:08 Ratings First Impressions07:26 Spice and Romance Ratings12:22 Spoiler Warning Setup13:27 Tropes Content Warnings15:16 Mom Brain17:03 Initial Thoughts Goodreads19:47 Hazel Critique Satire25:35 Side Characters Shine27:42 The Romance37:18 The Reckoning42:58 Final Thoughts44:50 Favorite Quotes52:52 Favorite Moments59:24 Wrap Up And Next Episode #storyofmylife #romcom #romcombook #grumpysunshine #booktok #bookdiscussion #bookreview

🚨This episode contains FULL SPOILERS for Bloody Black by Rhiannon Hargadon. If you don't want the ENTIRE story spoiled, please return once you've read the stories.🚨_____________________________________________________________In this episode of the Reading After Bedtime podcast, Allyson and Becca discuss Bloody Black by Rhiannon Hargadon, a feminine Blackbeard retelling they classify as fantasy romance. They share ratings (4 and 5 stars), plus spice, romance, fantasy, and emotional-damage scores, and repeatedly emphasize major content warnings including on-page rape/gang rape, violence, torture, slavery, and PTSD. After a spoiler warning, they recap the plot: Princess Anne is betrayed on her wedding night, makes a demon bargain with Rokur, becomes Blackbeard, and hunts the men who ruined her while developing a relationship with captive lieutenant Robb. They debate Robb’s secrecy and culpability, highlight found-family dynamics, loss and healing, and favorite quotes and moments, then preview their next episode on A Story of My Life by Lucy Score._________________________________________________________________________________🎉LET'S PARTY!🎉Let's celebrate the release of ACOTAR 6 together! Reading After Bedtime has teamed up with Bibliobar in Plano, Texas to bring you an unforgettable evening counting down to the release of ACOTAR 6! The ACOTAR 6 release party is TICKETED, so make sure to grab yours before they sell out! Your ticket includes:- 📚 Gift bag + your copy of ACOTAR 6- 🎤 Trivia & costume contest🎙️- 🔮 Conspiracy theories & fandom fun- 🎯 Games, archery & sword fighting- 📸 Photo ops- 🍸 Snacks & drinks (cash bar available)- ✨ Flash tattoos*- 🛍️ Shopping & more!⁠Buy your ticket here!: https://bibliobartx.com/events/2026/10/26/the-cauldron-amp-the-quill-acotar-book-6-midnight-release-party_________________________________________________________________________________Let's be friends on socials!⁠Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@ReadingAfterBedtimePodcast⁠Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/readingafterbedtimepodcast/⁠TikTok: ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@readingafterbedtimepod?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc⁠Join our monthly newsletter to get a peek at our book chat schedule before anyone else 👀: https://reading-after-bedtime-podcast.kit.com/b1121f3780_________________________________________________________________________________🛍️ Shop our Merch!🛍️ https://reading-after-bedtime-pod.printify.meStill looking for something? 👀 https://linktr.ee/readingafterbedtimepodcast (Find Goodreads, Book of the Month, a tip jar and so much more here!)_________________________________________________________________________________🎶 Intro music by the talented Sean Lavrisa!⁠⁠⁠- ⁠Sean Lavrisa Spotify⁠:⁠⁠⁠ https://open.spotify.com/artist/7kUiSx4GkzTD4ng3IuYOKD?si=-PdNhjEwSG2LaYGtmEB_1Q⁠⁠⁠- ⁠Sean Lavrisa Instagram:⁠⁠⁠ www.instagram.com/foxcraft/_____________________________________________________________00:00 Nitpicking Cold Open01:14 Podcast Welcome03:25 Book Blurb Overview04:33 Ratings Breakdown07:17 Spice And Triggers08:28 New Rating Scales17:05 Spoiler Warning Setup18:59 Tropes And Content Warnings22:36 Mom Brain Recap25:05 Initial Thoughts28:06 Revenge Plot Pacing Debate34:27 Found Family And Characters37:09 Romance Discussion Begins38:17 Tournament And William Setup40:28 Choosing William to Duel42:18 Naivety and Revenge Spiral44:47 Red Flags Wedding Night46:34 Robb Versus William48:15 Teach and Holly Healing50:26 Crew Losses and Sacrifice52:36 Fantasy Bargains and Demons54:44 Spice and Slow Burn58:12 Robb on Trial Debate01:06:02 Final Thoughts and Quotes01:22:27 Wrap Up and Next Episode#BloodyBlack #fantasy #darkromance #revenge #bookchat #bookdiscussion #bookreview #booktube #booktok #bookstagram

🚨This episode contains FULL SPOILERS for Red Runs the Blood by Angelina J Steffort AND Bright Burns the Flame. If you don't want the ENTIRE story spoiled, please return once you've read the stories.🚨_____________________________________________________________Looking for the rest of our Bright Burns the Flame coverage?⁠Bright Burns the Flame by Angelina J Steffort [Book Chat] ⁠ https://youtu.be/ykNh_DBY4ic?si=UxLvjcuBqFgqGUA-⁠Angelina J Steffort Bright Burns the Flame [Author Interview] ⁠ https://youtu.be/WbZ6bSkOH6Y?si=CGEOD1YYt9RAGkkz ⁠Red Runs the Blood by Angelina J Steffort [Book Chat] ⁠ https://youtu.be/WuYiEi0FTds?si=GgHmNGeCOxssQvXWAngelina J Steffort Red Runs the Blood [Author Interview] COMING SOON_____________________________________________________________Allyson and Becca reconnect with Angelina J. Steffort to discuss her Bright Burns the Flame series and its newest release Red Runs the Blood, published July 31, 2026. They begin with introductions and a quick bio of Angelina. They then go into a new segment known as Rapid Fire where Angelina has to pick between two bookish options. Spoilers ahead for both Red Runs the Blood and Bright Burns the Flame. They then dive into deeper questions surrounding Angelina’s books, characters, and the other all plot of her newest story. They break down Frost’s journey that isn’t quite as over as they thought. Misunderstood characters, unhinged book research and spotify playlist are also discussed during this entertaining and lively interview. Through some technology issues Becca and Allyson got to interact with the intelligent and multifaceted author Angelina J. Steffort. The hosts ended the episode with a quick thank you to Angelina and their listeners before announcing their next book chat, Bloody Black by Rhiannon Hargadon, on September 21._____________________________________________________________________🎉LET'S PARTY!🎉Let's celebrate the release of ACOTAR 6 together! Reading After Bedtime has teamed up with Bibliobar in Plano, Texas to bring you an unforgettable evening counting down to the release of ACOTAR 6! The ACOTAR 6 release party is TICKETED, so make sure to grab yours before they sell out! Your ticket includes:- 📚 Gift bag + your copy of ACOTAR 6- 🎤 Trivia & costume contest🎙️- 🔮 Conspiracy theories & fandom fun- 🎯 Games, archery & sword fighting- 📸 Photo ops- 🍸 Snacks & drinks (cash bar available)- ✨ Flash tattoos*- 🛍️ Shopping & more!⁠Buy your ticket here!: https://bibliobartx.com/events/2026/10/26/the-cauldron-amp-the-quill-acotar-book-6-midnight-release-party_________________________________________________________________________________Let's be friends on socials!⁠Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@ReadingAfterBedtimePodcast⁠Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/readingafterbedtimepodcast/⁠TikTok: ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@readingafterbedtimepod?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc⁠Join our monthly newsletter to get a peek at our book chat schedule before anyone else 👀: https://reading-after-bedtime-podcast.kit.com/b1121f3780_________________________________________________________________________________🛍️ Shop our Merch!🛍️ https://reading-after-bedtime-pod.printify.meStill looking for something? 👀 https://linktr.ee/readingafterbedtimepodcast (Find Goodreads, Book of the Month, a tip jar and so much more here!)_________________________________________________________________________________🎶 Intro music by the talented Sean Lavrisa!⁠⁠⁠- ⁠Sean Lavrisa Spotify⁠:⁠⁠⁠ https://open.spotify.com/artist/7kUiSx4GkzTD4ng3IuYOKD?si=-PdNhjEwSG2LaYGtmEB_1Q⁠⁠⁠- ⁠Sean Lavrisa Instagram:⁠⁠⁠ www.instagram.com/foxcraft/#redrunstheblood #brightburnstheflame #alcunaire #fantasy #magicwielding #booktok #authorinterview #authorchat

🚨This episode contains FULL SPOILERS for Red Runs the Blood by Angelina J Steffort AND Bright Burns the Flame. If you don't want the ENTIRE story spoiled, please return once you've read the stories.🚨 _____________________________________________________________ Looking for the rest of our Bright Burns the Flame coverage? Bright Burns the Flame by Angelina J Steffort [Book Chat] Angelina J Steffort Bright Burns the Flame [Author Interview] Red Runs the Blood by Angelina J Steffort [Book Chat] Angelina J Steffort Red Runs the Blood [Author Interview] COMING SOON _____________________________________________________________ Allyson and Becca dive back into Angelina J. Steffort’s Bright Burns the Flame series to discuss Red Runs the Blood , published July 31, 2026. They rate the book 5/5 and 4/5, calling it a twisty, action-packed sequel that sets up the next installment without ever feeling slow. They discuss the spice level, tropes including morally gray characters, a deadly academy, found family, prophecy, and chosen one, plus content warnings. Spoilers ahead for both Red Runs the Blood and Bright Burns the Flame . After a quick “mom brain” recap of everything that happened, they break down Lory’s growing moral grayness, Khay’s struggle with trust & vulnerability, Elina’s expanded role & mysterious powers, the growing rebellion within Ashthorn Ward, and the question of who can actually be trusted. They discuss Aiden’s shocking survival, his mysterious unmaking power, the Ebon Fang, the secrets surrounding King Ulder and his bloodline, and what the “Blood Fae Portal” note could mean for Angelina J. Steffort’s interconnected worlds. They also dive into Lory and Khay’s fated-mates relationship, Anees and Hadrian’s unexpected romance, the possibility that multiple magical powers are connected to fairy bloodlines, the mysterious Great Purge, and whether Ulder is hiding magic of his own. Then it’s time for their predictions for Black Bleeds the Night , including the identity of the trustworthy Triad member, Aiden’s role in Elina’s vision, Aiden potentially being ordered to kill Lory, Aiden’s possible connection to the throne, Khay secretly being the Flame from the prophecy, Elina’s potential escape, and Lory officially joining the rebellion. They finish with their favorite moments and quotes before announcing their special bonus episode: an interview with Angelina J. Steffort on September 16, followed by their next book chat, Bloody Black by Rhiannon Hargadon, on September 21. ____________________________________________________________ 🎉LET'S PARTY!🎉 Let's celebrate the release of ACOTAR 6 together! Reading After Bedtime has teamed up with Bibliobar in Plano, Texas to bring you an unforgettable evening counting down to the release of ACOTAR 6! The ACOTAR 6 release party is TICKETED, so make sure to grab yours before they sell out! Your ticket includes: - 📚 Gift bag + your copy of ACOTAR 6 - 🎤 Trivia & costume contest🎙️ - 🔮 Conspiracy theories & fandom fun - 🎯 Games, archery & sword fighting - 📸 Photo ops - 🍸 Snacks & drinks (cash bar available) - ✨ Flash tattoos* - 🛍️ Shopping & more! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Buy your ticket here!⁠⁠⁠ _____________________________________________________________ Let's be friends on socials! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Join our monthly newsletter to get a peek at our book chat schedule before anyone else 👀 _____________________________________________________________ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠🛍️ Shop our Merch!🛍️⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Still looking for something?⁠ 👀 (Find Goodreads, Book of the Month, a tip jar and so much more here!) _____________________________________________________________ 🎶 Intro music by the talented Sean Lavrisa! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠- ⁠Sean Lavrisa Spotify⁠:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠- ⁠Sean Lavrisa Instagram:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ _____________________________________________________________ #redrunstheblood #brightburnstheflame #alcunaire # fantasy # magicwielding #booktok #bookdiscussion #bookreview

🚨This episode contains FULL SPOILERS for the ENTIRE Maas-verse INCLUDING the entire Throne of Glass (TOG) series, the entire A Court of Thorns and Roses (ACOTAR) series, and the entire Crescent City (CC) series. If you don't want the entire universe spoiled, please return once you've read the books.🚨_________________________________________________________________________________ Hosts Allyson and Becca (Reading After Bedtime) share spoiler-filled Maasverse lore, conspiracy theories, and predictions for Sarah J. Maas’ upcoming ACOTAR books, prompted by the ACOTAR 6 cover/title reveal and its “Valkyrie Movement” framing. They dive into Stygian spider lore across Throne of Glass, compare northern Stygian spiders to southern kharankui from Tower of Dawn, and connect spider silk’s wing-repair potential to ACOTAR stakes (including Elain’s prophecy about Cassian). They discuss a theory that a Prythian weaver and her iridescent silver thread “Hope” could relate to spider silk. Using Richard Wagner’s Ring Cycle summaries, they map possible ACOTAR plot beats (renouncing love, betrayal/greed, broken sword themes, fires, and “Twilight of the Gods”) to characters like Elain, Lucien, Eris, Beron, and Koschei, including the idea Elain might make a deal with a Stygian spider to alter her bond or magic. _________________________________________________________________________________ Special thanks to the San Francisco Opera for summarizing the 4 parts of The Ring Cycle Opera on their website! _________________________________________________________________________________ Looking for the rest of the Maas-Termind files? Check out our full coverage here! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sarah J Maas x Call Her Daddy Reaction⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Prythian Mountains x Where is Vaughan?⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Bargains x Queen Mor⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Wyrdgates x Crossover Opportunities⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Swords x Pegasus⁠⁠ ⁠Vassa, Amren x Koschei & The Pool of Starlight⁠ Stygian Spiders x The Ring Cycle Opera | ACOTAR 6, 7, & 8 _________________________________________________________________________________ 🎉LET'S PARTY!🎉 Let's celebrate the release of ACOTAR 6 together! Reading After Bedtime has teamed up with Bibliobar in Plano, Texas to bring you an unforgettable evening counting down to the release of ACOTAR 6! The ACOTAR 6 release party is TICKETED, so make sure to grab yours before they sell out! Your ticket includes: - 📚 Gift bag + your copy of ACOTAR 6 - 🎤 Trivia & costume contest🎙️ - 🔮 Conspiracy theories & fandom fun - 🎯 Games, archery & sword fighting - 📸 Photo ops - 🍸 Snacks & drinks (cash bar available) - ✨ Flash tattoos* - 🛍️ Shopping & more! ⁠ Buy your ticket here! _________________________________________________________________________________ Let's be friends on socials! ⁠ Youtube Instagram TikTok J oin our monthly newsletter to get a peek at our book chat schedule before anyone else 👀 _________________________________________________________________________________ 🛍️ Shop our Merch!🛍️ Still looking for something? 👀 (Find Goodreads, Book of the Month, a tip jar and so much more here!) _________________________________________________________________________________ 🎶 Intro music by the talented Sean Lavrisa!⁠⁠⁠ - ⁠ Sean Lavrisa Spotify⁠ ⁠⁠⁠- ⁠ Sean Lavrisa Instagram _________________________________________________________________________________ 00:00 Maasverse Mysteries Intro 01:21 Socials Reviews Events 02:37 Spoiler Warning Setup 03:14 Cover Reveal Chaos 03:56 Audiobook Pronunciation Tangent 09:32 Stygian Spiders Lore 27:28 Conspiracy Theory begins 29:37 Ring Cycle Prologue 34:10 Elain Renounces Love 36:52 Opera Part Two Parallels 39:38 Eris Behind Fire 41:22 Siegfried and Remade Sword 44:58 Twilight of the Gods Endgame 47:33 Mapping Books to Movements 50:01 Final Thoughts and Signoff #maastermindfiles #acotar6 #acourtofsplinteredharmony #booktok #acotar #acotarseries #maasverse #popularromantasybooks

🚨This episode contains FULL SPOILERS for Between Tides and Thunder by Leena Kazak . If you don't want the ENTIRE story spoiled, please return once you've read the stories.🚨 _____________________________________________________________ Allyson and Becca introduce the Reading After Bedtime podcast and discuss Lena Kazak’s romantasy Between Tides and Thunder (published March 31, 2026), joking about difficult fantasy name pronunciations and asking for social follows and reviews. They read the back-of-book blurb, rate the book 4/5 each (slow start and an early twist they predicted), and debate a “weird” spice level around 2 with pepper words and near-interruptions. After a spoiler warning, they list tropes (elemental powers, arranged marriage, enemies-to-lovers, forced proximity, one tent, he falls first) and content warnings (attempted SA, past SA reference, PTSD/trauma, torture, character death, child injury). They explain it’s a standalone with an optional Zev POV book and tandem guide, give a detailed plot recap, share critiques on twists/powers and Mayah’s neediness, highlight favorite moments/quotes, praise included art, and preview the next episode on Red Runs the Blood plus an author interview. ____________________________________________________________ 🎉LET'S PARTY!🎉 Let's celebrate the release of ACOTAR 6 together! Reading After Bedtime has teamed up with Bibliobar in Plano, Texas to bring you an unforgettable evening counting down to the release of ACOTAR 6! The ACOTAR 6 release party is TICKETED, so make sure to grab yours before they sell out! Your ticket includes: - 📚 Gift bag + your copy of ACOTAR 6 - 🎤 Trivia & costume contest🎙️ - 🔮 Conspiracy theories & fandom fun - 🎯 Games, archery & sword fighting - 📸 Photo ops - 🍸 Snacks & drinks (cash bar available) - ✨ Flash tattoos* - 🛍️ Shopping & more! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Buy your ticket here!⁠⁠ _____________________________________________________________ Let's be friends on socials! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Join our monthly newsletter to get a peek at our book chat schedule before anyone else 👀: https://reading-after-bedtime-podcast.kit.com/b1121f3780 _____________________________________________________________ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠🛍️ Shop our Merch!🛍️⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Still looking for something? 👀 (Find Goodreads, Book of the Month, a tip jar and so much more here!) _____________________________________________________________ 🎶 Intro music by the talented Sean Lavrisa! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠- ⁠Sean Lavrisa Spotify⁠:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - ⁠Sean Lavrisa Instagram:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ _____________________________________________________________ 00:00 Fantasy Names Struggle 00:53 Podcast Welcome 02:05 Book Blurb Setup 02:36 Back Cover Summary 03:55 Ratings Breakdown 07:22 Spice Scale Debate 10:37 Spoiler Warning 11:17 Tropes And Triggers 12:53 Reading Order Notes 13:38 Mom Brain Recap Begins 18:05 Recap Marriage Twist 20:42 Recap Betrayal And Escape 22:31 Recap Rebels Reveal 23:23 Crowning and Forgiveness 24:19 Standalone Hopes and Mermaid Mislead 25:01 Mayah Desperation Debate 28:10 Truth Wielder Twist Issues 29:36 Blood Wielding Confusion 30:44 Hair Plucking and Zev Falls First 32:39 Purity Talk and Daak Ick 33:22 Rebellion and Friendship Forgiveness 36:15 Final Thoughts and Book Art Praise 38:13 Favorite Quotes Rapid Fire 39:58 Power Sharing and Control 46:23 Favorite Moments and Wrap Up # BetweenTidesandThunder # fantasy # magicwielding #booktok #bookdiscussion #bookreview

🚨This episode contains FULL SPOILERS for Mile High (Book 1 of the Windy City Series) by Liz Tomforde. If you don't want the ENTIRE story spoiled, hit that pause button, and we'll see you once you've read the story.🚨_________________________________________________________________________________ Allyson and Becca welcome listeners to the Reading After Bedtime Podcast and share where to follow them on social media, ask for five-star reviews, and announce a ticketed ACOTAR 6 release party with Bibliobar Books and Gifts in Plano, Texas. They dive into Mile High by Liz Tomforde, reading the back-of-book overview and giving their ratings (4 and 5 stars) plus a spice rating of 4 (explicit scenes, multiple scenes, and light kink without overtaking the plot). After a spoiler warning, they cover genre and tropes (workplace/forbidden, forced proximity, he falls first, curvy FMC, found family, third-act breakup) and content warnings. They recap the plot of Stevie and NHL player Evan Zanders’ secret relationship, discuss themes like insecurity, mental health and therapy, power imbalance, friendships, and favorite quotes and moments, including the senior dog shelter and Stanley Cup ending. _________________________________________________________________________________ Mile High by Liz Tomforde [Book Chat] The Nightborn Duet and Six Scorched Roses by Carissa Broadbent [Book Chat] The Shadowborn Duet & Slaying the Vampire Conqueror by Carissa Broadbent [Book Chat] The Lion and the Deathless Dark by Carissa Broadbent [Book Chat] Lights out by Navessa Allen [Book Chat] Thea Claire [Author Interview] - Go Find Less: _________________________________________________________________________________ 🎉LET'S PARTY!🎉 Let's celebrate the release of ACOTAR 6 together! Reading After Bedtime has teamed up with Bibliobar in Plano, Texas to bring you an unforgettable evening counting down to the release of ACOTAR 6! The ACOTAR 6 release party is TICKETED, so make sure to grab yours before they sell out! Your ticket includes: - 📚 Gift bag + your copy of ACOTAR 6 - 🎤 Trivia & costume contest🎙️ - 🔮 Conspiracy theories & fandom fun - 🎯 Games, archery & sword fighting - 📸 Photo ops - 🍸 Snacks & drinks (cash bar available) - ✨ Flash tattoos* - 🛍️ Shopping & more! ⁠ Buy your ticket here! _________________________________________________________________________________ Let's be friends on socials!⁠ Youtube Instagram ⁠ TikTok _________________________________________________________________________________ 🛍️ Shop our Merch!🛍️ Still looking for something? 👀 (Find Goodreads, Book of the Month, a tip jar and so much more here!) _________________________________________________________________________________ 🎶 Intro music by the talented Sean Lavrisa!⁠⁠⁠ - ⁠Sean Lavrisa Spotify⁠ ⁠⁠⁠ - ⁠ Sean Lavrisa Instagram _________________________________________________________________________________ 00:00 Intro 00:23 Podcast Welcome 01:10 Socials Reviews And Events 02:28 Mile High Blurb 03:52 Ratings And Vibes 07:48 Spice Scale Breakdown 09:25 Spoiler Warning 10:21 Tropes And Content Warnings 12:02 Mom Brain Recap 15:42 Curvy Rep And Insecurities 21:18 Family Drama And Ryan 25:28 Friendships Power And Money 30:13 Rings Sensory And Rio 33:54 More Rio Please 34:33 Selfish Series Explained 35:40 Final Thoughts Wrap 37:07 Therapy And Emotions 41:20 Favorite Quotes Roundup 53:07 Best Moments Highlights 01:02:54 Closing And Next Read #milehigh #windycityseries #liztomforde #contemporaryromance #forbiddenromance #booktok #booktube #bookrecommendations #bookreview

🚨This episode contains FULL SPOILERS for The Lion and the Deathless Dark by Carissa Broadbent . If you don't want the ENTIRE story spoiled, please return once you've read the stories.🚨 _____________________________________________________________ The Lion and the Deathless Dark by Carissa Broadbent [Book Chat] Crowns of Nyaxia Part 1: The Nightborn Duet [Book Chat] Crowns of Nyaxia Part 2: The Shadowborn Duet [Book Chat] _____________________________________________________________ Allyson and Becca introduce the Reading After Bedtime podcast and review Carissa Broadbent’s romantasy The Lion and the Deathless Dark (published August 4, 2026), giving it five stars for being unputdownable, emotionally intense, and plot-forward, though they note the series can feel repetitive when binged and they still want Septimus’s POV and more layers to Kyrene. After a spoiler warning, they cover the back-of-book premise (a war-torn human-vampire world where bounty hunter Kyrene teams with vampire prince Septimus to hunt gods), discuss spice (notably a club scene with voyeurism/exhibitionism and trauma-related drug/alcohol use), list tropes and extensive content warnings (including pregnancy loss and child loss), provide recommended series reading order, and deliver a detailed plot recap ending with Nyaxia imprisoned, Acaeja revealed as a manipulator seeking to remove free will, Kyrene turned Bloodborn, and Septimus captured while cursed. ____________________________________________________________ 🎉LET'S PARTY!🎉 Let's celebrate the release of ACOTAR 6 together! Reading After Bedtime has teamed up with Bibliobar in Plano, Texas to bring you an unforgettable evening counting down to the release of ACOTAR 6! The ACOTAR 6 release party is TICKETED, so make sure to grab yours before they sell out! Your ticket includes: - 📚 Gift bag + your copy of ACOTAR 6 - 🎤 Trivia & costume contest🎙️ - 🔮 Conspiracy theories & fandom fun - 🎯 Games, archery & sword fighting - 📸 Photo ops - 🍸 Snacks & drinks (cash bar available) - ✨ Flash tattoos* - 🛍️ Shopping & more! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Buy your ticket here!⁠⁠ _____________________________________________________________ Let's be friends on socials! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ _____________________________________________________________ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠🛍️ Shop our Merch!🛍️⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Still looking for something? 👀 https://linktr.ee/readingafterbedtimepodcast (Find Goodreads, Book of the Month, a tip jar and so much more here!) _____________________________________________________________ 🎶 Intro music by the talented Sean Lavrisa! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠- ⁠Sean Lavrisa Spotify⁠:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠- ⁠Sean Lavrisa Instagram:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ _____________________________________________________________ 00:00 Podcast Welcome 02:59 Book Overview 04:25 Ratings Reaction 06:43 Standalone Debate 08:46 Spoiler Warning Spice 10:41 Tropes Triggers 12:40 Reading Order Guide 15:28 MomBrain Recap 19:35 Initial Thoughts 21:28 Kyrene Character 27:01 Sentient Sword Banter 30:08 Twists Ending Setup 33:52 Why He Bit Her 34:38 God War Speculation 34:48 Septimus and Ulric 35:57 Marks and Heirs 37:16 God War Predictions 38:05 Next Book Theories 40:09 Nightborn Truce Questions 42:39 Final Thoughts and Critiques 45:06 Favorite Quotes Roundup 50:28 Swear Words and Intent 57:21 Best Moments and Tropes 01:01:48 Wrap Up and Next Read # TheLionandtheDarklessDeath # Romantasy # CrownsofNyaxia #booktok #bookdiscussion #bookreview

🚨This bonus episode contains spoilers for ALL of the A Court of Thorns and Roses (ACOTAR) Series, AS WELL AS Throne of Glass and Crescent City by Sarah J Maas. If you aren't completely caught up with the Maas-verse, please press pause, and return once you are.🚨 _____________________________________________________________ Looking for the rest of the Maas-Termind files? Check out our full coverage here! ⁠⁠⁠⁠Sarah J Maas x Call Her Daddy Reaction⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Prythian Mountains x Where is Vaughan?⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Bargains x Queen Mor⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Wyrdgates x Crossover Opportunities⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Swords x Pegasus⁠ Vassa, Amren x Koschei & The Pool of Starlight _____________________________________________________________Allyson and Becca host a spoiler-filled Maas-termind Files episode of Reading After Bedtime focused on lore, conspiracy theories, and predictions spanning Sarah J. Maas’s ACOTAR, Throne of Glass, and Crescent City worlds. They recap an SJM interview describing Amren as an Old Testament-style angel assassin with fiery wings who entered another world through a portal, then compare Amren’s traits and sacrifice to Maasverse beings like the Asteri/Daglan/Valg. They review Vassa’s curse as a queen-by-night firebird-by-day bound to Koschei, outline Koschei’s Russian folklore roots with a soul hidden in nested objects, and connect Elain’s visions to a black stone box and a feather of fire. They discuss a Reddit theory linking Koschei to Crescent City’s Astronomer and a stolen black box holding captive women, propose a map-based theory about the Pool of Starlight as a possible pathway to Koschei’s lake, and predict ACOTAR 6 will set up a larger quest involving the queens, Koschei, and future character arcs (Lucien/Elain, Eris, and Tamlin’s healing). Referenced Reddit thread from emmyeggo _____________________________________________________________ 🎉LET'S PARTY!🎉 Let's celebrate the release of ACOTAR 6 together! Reading After Bedtime has teamed up with Bibliobar in Plano, Texas to bring you an unforgettable evening counting down to the release of ACOTAR 6! The ACOTAR 6 release party is TICKETED, so make sure to grab yours before they sell out! Your ticket includes: - 📚 Gift bag + your copy of ACOTAR 6 - 🎤 Trivia & costume contest🎙️ - 🔮 Conspiracy theories & fandom fun - 🎯 Games, archery & sword fighting - 📸 Photo ops - 🍸 Snacks & drinks (cash bar available) - ✨ Flash tattoos* - 🛍️ Shopping & more! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Buy your ticket here!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ _____________________________________________________________ Let's be friends on socials! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Reading After Bedtime Podcast Youtube:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Reading After Bedtime ⁠Instagram:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Reading After bedtime ⁠TikTok:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ _____________________________________________________________ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠🛍️ Shop our Merch!🛍️⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Still looking for something? 👀 ⁠https://linktr.ee/readingafterbedtimepodcast⁠⁠ (Find Goodreads, Book of the Month, a tip jar and so much more here!) _____________________________________________________________00:00 Maasverse Mysteries Intro01:06 Hosts and Social Links01:46 ACOTAR 6 Party Details02:39 Spoiler Warning Setup03:16 Episode Pivot to Amren07:05 Amren Angel Origins08:05 Amren vs Hunt Parallels10:03 Amren True Form Evidence14:56 Vassa Firebird Lore17:22 Koschei Folklore Explained18:37 Elain Vision Black Box22:38 Soul Nesting Doll Debate23:58 Reddit Theory Astronomer Link27:28 Dragons and Firebird Speculation28:24 Pool of Starlight Teaser28:58 Map Setup Check29:37 Mystery Circle Clue29:53 Pool Starlight Pathway33:43 Thin Spaces Mist Theory35:25 No Crumbs NDAs36:58 ACOTAR 6 Predictions42:32 Eris Morally Gray45:29 Tamlin Healing Debate49:38 Ships POV Hopes54:09 Title Guesses Wrap #acotar6 #acourtofthornsandroses #maastermindfiles #maasverse #bookrecommendation #bookpodcast #romantasypodcast #booktok

🚨This episode contains FULL SPOILERS for Slaying the Vampire Conqueror, The Songbird and the Heart of Stone, and The Fallen and the Kiss of Dusk AS WELL AS the previous Crowns of Nyaxia books . If you don't want the ENTIRE series spoiled, please return once you've read the stories.🚨 _____________________________________________________________ The Nightborn Duet and Six Scorched Roses [Book Chat] The Shadowborn Duet and Slaying the Vampire Conqueror [Book Chat] _____________________________________________________________ The Shadowborn Duet Deep Dive: Spoiler Recaps, Tropes, and RatingsAllyson and Becca introduce the Reading After Bedtime podcast and discuss Carissa Broadbent’s Shadowborn Duet, including the standalone Slaying the Vampire Conqueror and the novels The Songbird and the Heart of Stone and The Fallen and the Kiss of Dusk, with ratings, spice levels, tropes, and extensive content warnings. They share the author’s recommended reading order across the broader series and then deliver spoiler-filled “Mom Brain” recaps: Sylina infiltrates vampire conqueror Atrius’s army, kills the Sightmother, and prepares to rule Glaea; Mische and Asar journey through Morthryn to resurrect the god of death, leading to Mische killing Atroxus and triggering eternal night; and in Fallen, Mische and Asar pursue relics for Asar’s ascension, reunite with familiar characters, and set the stage for a looming god war. They end with favorite quotes, moments, and predictions for the next duet. ____________________________________________________________ 🎉LET'S PARTY!🎉 Let's celebrate the release of ACOTAR 6 together! Reading After Bedtime has teamed up with Bibliobar in Plano, Texas to bring you an unforgettable evening counting down to the release of ACOTAR 6! The ACOTAR 6 release party is TICKETED, so make sure to grab yours before they sell out! Your ticket includes: - 📚 Gift bag + your copy of ACOTAR 6 - 🎤 Trivia & costume contest🎙️ - 🔮 Conspiracy theories & fandom fun - 🎯 Games, archery & sword fighting - 📸 Photo ops - 🍸 Snacks & drinks (cash bar available) - ✨ Flash tattoos* - 🛍️ Shopping & more! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Buy your ticket here!⁠⁠⁠ _____________________________________________________________ Let's be friends on socials! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ _____________________________________________________________ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠🛍️ Shop our Merch!🛍️⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Still looking for something? 👀 https://linktr.ee/readingafterbedtimepodcast (Find Goodreads, Book of the Month, a tip jar and so much more here!) _____________________________________________________________ 🎶 Intro music by the talented Sean Lavrisa! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠- ⁠Sean Lavrisa Spotify⁠:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠- ⁠Sean Lavrisa Instagram:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ _____________________________________________________________ 00:00 Cold Open Banter00:31 Podcast Welcome01:28 Socials and Reviews01:54 ACOTAR 6 Party02:47 Slaying Overview04:05 Songbird Blurb05:47 Fallen Blurb06:49 Ratings and Spice10:45 Spoiler Warning11:39 Genres Tropes Warnings13:16 Series Reading Order15:10 Mom Brain Slaying Recap18:49 Mom Brain Songbird Recap22:48 Mom Brain Fallen Recap28:15 Tangent Fly Swatters31:09 Initial Thoughts Nyaxia32:17 Religious Trauma Talk35:45 Slaying Deep Dive41:21 Sightmother Motives44:06 Is the Standalone Needed48:42 Mische and Asar Setup51:00 Asar Shadow Daddy52:21 Heir Theories53:36 Mische Chosen by Dead54:34 Underworld Map Explained55:46 Relics Quest Structure59:22 POV Style and Romance01:00:45 Luce the Ghost Dog01:01:41 Vincent and Saescha Twists01:03:06 Justice and Sentinel Lore01:10:40 Next Duet Predictions01:12:13 Final Thoughts and Gripes01:14:33 Favorite Quotes Roundup01:27:35 Favorite Moments and Wrap #Thecrownsofnyaxia #thesongbirdandtheheartofstone #enemiestolovers #slayingthevampireconqueror #thefallenandthekissofdusk #booktok #bookdiscussion #bookreview #bookchat

🚨This episode contains FULL SPOILERS for The Serpent and the Wings of Night, Six Scorched Roses and The Ashes and the Star-Cursed King . If you don't want the ENTIRE story spoiled, please return once you've read the stories.🚨 _____________________________________________________________ The Nightborn Duet and Six Scorched Roses [Book Chat] The Shadowborn Duet and Slaying the Vampire Conqueror [Book Chat] _____________________________________________________________ Allyson and Becca introduce the Reading After Bedtime podcast and discuss Carissa Broadbent’s Nightborn duet—The Serpent and the Wings of Night, the novella Six Scorched Roses, and The Ashes and the Star-Cursed King—sharing socials, spoiler warnings, spice level (mild, “two”), tropes (games/trials, enemies-to-lovers, political intrigue, marriage of convenience) and extensive content warnings. They give ratings (Allyson: Serpent 4, Roses 4–5, Ashes 3; Becca: Roses 4, Ashes 3) and outline the recommended reading order leading into Shadowborn and Bloodborn. In spoiler recaps, they summarize Oraya’s Kejari alliance/romance with Raihn, Vincent’s death, the coriatous bond plot, Lilith and Vale’s bargain and turning, and Ashes’ political conflict, quests for god-blood, and Oraya/Raihn’s joint rule. They critique character choices (especially Oraya), pacing in Ashes, and wanting more Vale/Lilith and Vincent, then share predictions, quotes, favorite moments, and announce the next Shadowborn episode. ____________________________________________________________ 🎉LET'S PARTY!🎉 Let's celebrate the release of ACOTAR 6 together! Reading After Bedtime has teamed up with Bibliobar in Plano, Texas to bring you an unforgettable evening counting down to the release of ACOTAR 6! The ACOTAR 6 release party is TICKETED, so make sure to grab yours before they sell out! Your ticket includes: - 📚 Gift bag + your copy of ACOTAR 6 - 🎤 Trivia & costume contest🎙️ - 🔮 Conspiracy theories & fandom fun - 🎯 Games, archery & sword fighting - 📸 Photo ops - 🍸 Snacks & drinks (cash bar available) - ✨ Flash tattoos* - 🛍️ Shopping & more! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Buy your ticket here!⁠⁠ _____________________________________________________________ Let's be friends on socials! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ _____________________________________________________________ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠🛍️ Shop our Merch!🛍️⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Still looking for something? 👀 https://linktr.ee/readingafterbedtimepodcast (Find Goodreads, Book of the Month, a tip jar and so much more here!) _____________________________________________________________ 🎶 Intro music by the talented Sean Lavrisa! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠- ⁠Sean Lavrisa Spotify⁠:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠- ⁠Sean Lavrisa Instagram:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ _____________________________________________________________ 00:00 Podcast Welcome 01:50 Socials And Reviews 03:41 Book Blurbs Overview 07:36 Did It Deliver Ratings 09:21 Spice And Spoiler Warning 10:59 Tropes And Triggers 12:11 Reading Order Guide 14:38 Mom Brain Recaps 24:29 Initial Thoughts Setup 25:59 Oraya And Raihn Critique 35:57 Ashes Pacing Complaints 40:37 Kejari And Plot Highlights 42:26 Rishan Wing Symbolism 43:23 Mische Taken Out 43:52 Septimus Returns 44:57 Duet Struggles 46:06 Vale Lilith Missing 48:04 Six Scorched Debate 49:41 Plot Bloat Complaints 51:43 Lahor Creepy Cousin 52:45 Next Books Predictions 53:57 Final Thoughts Wrap 54:44 Novella Length Debate 56:43 Moon Phase Structure 57:35 Favorite Quotes Marathon 01:09:42 Favorite Moments Recap 01:14:15 Next Episode Outro #Thecrownsofnyaxia #theserpentandthewingsofnight #enemiestolovers #sixscorchedroses #theashesandthestarcursedking #booktok #bookdiscussion #bookreview

In this bonus episode of the Reading After Bedtime podcast, Allyson and Becca record in the same room for the first time in a while and share life updates, including a recent move, unpacking and downsizing frustrations, Texas allergies and humidity, and family travel stories from Miramar Beach near Destin. They discuss the realities of vacationing with toddlers, swim safety and paddle jumper debates, and upcoming plans like a future Disney trip. On the book side, they recommend Liv Zander’s Heartstrings Duet (Crown Me Dead, Crown Me Yours) for its grief, love, and sacrifice themes and emotionally impactful ending, while noting its graphic elements, and they also mention current reads like Bad Bishop, Duskbound, and upcoming chunkier fantasy picks. They close with updates on the ACOTAR 6 release party and costume ideas. _____________________________________________________________ 🎉LET'S PARTY!🎉 Let's celebrate the release of ACOTAR 6 together! Reading After Bedtime has teamed up with Bibliobar in Plano, Texas to bring you an unforgettable evening counting down to the release of ACOTAR 6! The ACOTAR 6 release party is TICKETED, so make sure to grab yours before they sell out! Your ticket includes: - 📚 Gift bag + your copy of ACOTAR 6 - 🎤 Trivia & costume contest🎙️ - 🔮 Conspiracy theories & fandom fun - 🎯 Games, archery & sword fighting - 📸 Photo ops - 🍸 Snacks & drinks (cash bar available) - ✨ Flash tattoos* - 🛍️ Shopping & more! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Buy your ticket here!⁠⁠⁠ _____________________________________________________________ Let's be friends on socials! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ _____________________________________________________________ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠🛍️ Shop our Merch!🛍️⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Still looking for something? 👀 https://linktr.ee/readingafterbedtimepodcast (Find Goodreads, Book of the Month, a tip jar and so much more here!) _____________________________________________________________ 🎶 Intro music by the talented Sean Lavrisa! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠- ⁠Sean Lavrisa Spotify⁠:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠- ⁠Sean Lavrisa Instagram:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ _____________________________________________________________ 00:00 Tearjerker Fantasy Talk01:36 Podcast Intro And Announcements03:33 Texas Allergies And Weather05:16 Beach Vacation Recap06:41 Travel With Toddlers09:11 Pool Safety And Floaties12:42 Disney Plans And Family Drama17:16 Moving Unpacking And Downsizing19:44 Selling Books And TBR Goals23:21 Heartstrings Duet Recommendation26:26 Gross Scenes And Dark Romance28:53 Current Reads And Duskbound29:48 TBR Chunky Fantasies30:25 Contemporary Palate Cleanser31:46 Sports Romance Hunt33:09 World Cup Culture Shock35:52 Buc-ees and Road Trip Stops37:59 Italy Dreams No Kids39:25 Cruising With Toddlers41:53 Beach Days Tan Lines43:59 Heels Date Nights Babysitting45:25 Fathers Day Book Gift48:29 Moving Bookshelves DIY50:47 ACOTAR Costume Planning53:51 Ballgown Budget Feet Pics56:08 Bonus Episode Wrap Up #heartstringsduet #livzander #summerreads #darkromantasy #booktok #bookdiscussion #bookreview

🚨This episode contains FULL SPOILERS for The Book of Azrael by Amber V. Nicole. If you don't want the ENTIRE story spoiled, please return once you've read the stories.🚨 _____________________________________________________________ The Book of Azrael by Amber V. Nicole [Book Chat] _____________________________________________________________ Allyson and Becca introduce the Reading After Bedtime podcast and review The Book of Azriel by Amber V. Nicole, noting its self-publication in 2022, traditional release in 2024, and appeal of the deluxe editions. They rate it 5 stars and 4 stars, discuss its dark fantasy romance tone, tropes (enemies-to-lovers, slow burn, yearning, “touch her/him and die,” morally gray heroine, lost royalty), spice level (about 2–3), and publisher-listed content warnings. In their spoiler recap, Dianna—bound to monster Kaden by a deal to save her sister Gabby—clashes with Samkiel/Liam, is captured and tortured, shifts into working with Liam to find the Book of Azriel, is betrayed by Tobias and others, and after a broadcast where Kaden kills Gabby, Dianna loses her humanity. They debate Gabby’s role, betrayals, catacombs chaos, unanswered questions about Kaden, and predictions for book two, then announce upcoming coverage of Carissa Broadbent’s Crowns of Nyaxia books due to receiving an ARC of The Lion and the Deathless Dark. ____________________________________________________________ 🎉LET'S PARTY!🎉 Let's celebrate the release of ACOTAR 6 together! Reading After Bedtime has teamed up with Bibliobar in Plano, Texas to bring you an unforgettable evening counting down to the release of ACOTAR 6! The ACOTAR 6 release party is TICKETED, so make sure to grab yours before they sell out! Your ticket includes: - 📚 Gift bag + your copy of ACOTAR 6 - 🎤 Trivia & costume contest🎙️ - 🔮 Conspiracy theories & fandom fun - 🎯 Games, archery & sword fighting - 📸 Photo ops - 🍸 Snacks & drinks (cash bar available) - ✨ Flash tattoos* - 🛍️ Shopping & more! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Buy your ticket here!⁠⁠ _____________________________________________________________ Let's be friends on socials! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ _____________________________________________________________ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠🛍️ Shop our Merch!🛍️⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Still looking for something? 👀 https://linktr.ee/readingafterbedtimepodcast (Find Goodreads, Book of the Month, a tip jar and so much more here!) _____________________________________________________________ 🎶 Intro music by the talented Sean Lavrisa! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠- ⁠Sean Lavrisa Spotify⁠:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠- ⁠Sean Lavrisa Instagram:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ _____________________________________________________________ 00:00 Hot Mess Cold Open 00:50 Podcast Welcome 03:11 Book Overview Setup 03:39 Back Cover Blurb 04:33 Ratings And Vibes 06:39 Summer Mom Tangent 12:17 Spice Rating Talk 13:55 Spoiler Warning 14:49 Tropes And Warnings 16:42 Series Length Breakdown 18:47 Mom Brain Recap 21:13 Names And Pronunciation 22:46 Initial Thoughts And Deluxe 27:19 Dianna Powers Explained 29:40 Gabby Debate 36:01 PTSD And Darkness 38:10 Oblivion Weapon Hype 39:40 Book Of Azriel Stakes 41:04 Immortality And Birth Talk 43:09 Catacombs Chaos Recap 44:02 Heart Rip and Resurrection 45:08 Betrayals and Bad Instincts 47:07 Rings Weapons and Book Boyfriends 50:05 Four Kings and Kaden Mysteries 51:28 Prophecy and Morality Theories 55:25 Next Book Predictions 56:41 Resurrection Price Debate 58:29 Final Thoughts and Pet Peeves 01:00:43 Favorite Quotes Roundup 01:07:52 Favorite Moments and Tangents 01:11:16 Next Episodes and ARC Plans 01:14:57 Wrap Up and Subscribe #thebookofazrael #darkromantasy #enemiestolovers #booktok #bookdiscussion #bookreview