We need to talk about A Court of Frost and Starlight. Because after rereading it for this episode… we are begging you not to waste your time. This novella is a winter solstice fever dream filled with a nauseating amount of POVs, zero plot movement, and Feyre giving everyone paintings of their trauma. So we made the episode that will save you the read. Inside this recap we cover: • the entire plot in under 30 minutes • whether ANY of this matters for A Court of Silver Flames • final re...

Freida McFadden’s The Housemaid has taken TikTok, BookTok, and every library hold list by storm, but does this psychological thriller actually live up to the hype? In this episode, we dive into the wild plot twists, questionable character logic, audiobook chaos, and why this book feels like the literary equivalent of junk food… in the best (and worst) way. From Millie’s “fresh out of prison but still somehow naïve?” behavior to Enzo absolutely stealing the show, we get into everything that wo...

Ever wondered why you pick a book that makes you ugly-cry… and then recommend it to all of your friends? On this episode of Book Bits & Chill, we dig into the brain science of sad books, explore why we keep going back for more, and share the titles that wrecked us (in the best way). What you'll hear: Fiction as therapy: how sad books become safe spaceThe empathy magic: why tearing up makes us kinderOur 2025 tear-jerker list + why each hitSad Girl Confessionals: standing in the rain, mixta...

Romantasy readers, this might be the next Maasverse moment. We're sitting down with Bree Grenwich and Parker Lennox, the indie duo behind The Ascended, Riftborne, and Duskbound. Their Sundered Realms series is filled with gods, revenge, trials and star-wielding magic and is taking BookTok by storm. Discover how they co-write each chapter as best friends, the inspiration behind their universe and why fans are calling The Ascended the next ACOTAR. Support indie authors: Purchase The Ascended d...

This week on Book Bits & Chill, we’re diving into Quicksilver by Callie Hart — the dark, chaotic romantasy that has BookTok in a chokehold. With Brimstone right around the corner, we’re serving up a complete Quicksilver recap in under 60 minutes, plus our unfiltered thoughts on whether it still deserves the hype. From forbidden fae secrets to god-tier spice, we’re revisiting every moment that made this book unforgettable — and testing if it still holds up a year later in our Bookok Tested...

It’s the final battle! We’re wrapping up our recap of A Court of Wings and Ruin (ACOWAR) by Sarah J. Maas in this dramatic, war-focused second part. War has arrived in Prythian, the wall is down, and the Inner Circle is struggling to unite the High Lords against Hybern. We discuss all the most pivotal, heart-stopping moments: Feyre's controversial sacrificial movesTamlin’s unexpected return as a heroMor’s quiet, powerful moment revealing her deepest secretPapa Archeron's shocking, tear-jerkin...

Was A Court of Wings and Ruin really the weakest book in the ACOTAR series—or the one setting up everything still to come? In this episode of Book Bits & Chill, Cassie and Emily break down A Court of Wings and Ruin (Pt. 1)—from Feyre’s Spring Court takedown through the chaotic High Lords meeting. Expect red flags, unhinged Tamlin moments, and Massiverse fan theories that will change how you see the series. We’re talking: • Feyre’s villain era and Spring Court revenge • Rhys’s ...

Some romantasy series have us feral (Fourth Wing). Others… we’re barely holding on (Crescent City, Crowns of Nyaxia, Quicksilver). In this Reader Hotline episode, we debate which hyped series we’ll keep reading — and which ones we’re officially DNF’ing. Expect chaos, hot takes, and a fictional Tinder game you didn’t know you needed. 🔖 Timestamps: 00:00 – Ring, ring! Welcome to the Reader Hotline 04:05 – Divine Rivals verdict 05:52 – Crescent City debate & tattoo bet 08:30 – When the M...

Andy Weir’s Project Hail Mary had us laughing, crying, and questioning whether we’d ever sign up for a one-way ticket to space. From Ryland Grace’s wild survival story to his unlikely bestie Rocky, this book gave us science experiments, emotional gut punches, and one of the best reads of 2025. We break down everything from the audiobook experience to the accuracy of the science, what makes Andy Weir’s writing so addictive, and whether Ryan Gosling is the right choice for the upcoming Project ...

The back half of A Court of Mist and Fury is packed with iconic moments, and we had a LOT of feelings about them. From the Summer Court heist to the one-bed inn, Starfall, the soup confessional, and Feyre’s jaw-dropping High Lady reveal, this episode is part recap, part unfiltered reactions, and part chaotic character ranking. If you’re re-reading ACOTAR, diving in for the first time, or just love hearing book besties yell about Tamlin and swoon over Rhysand, this one’s for you. ✨ What you’ll...

In this episode of Book Bits & Chill, we’re rereading A Court of Mist and Fury (ACOMAF) — the Romantasy Bible by Sarah J. Maas. We recap Part 1 of ACOMAF: Feyre’s wedding meltdown, Tamlin’s gaslighting era, Rhysand’s chaos goblin entrance, and Feyre’s first trip to the Night Court. We also rank ACOTAR characters from worst (Tamlin, Ianthe, Lucien) to best (Rhys, Mor, Cassian, Azriel, Amren). 🎧 Perfect for fans searching for: ACOTAR recap & analysisA Court of Mist and Fury summaryRoman...

“Everything you know about your gods is a lie.” In this episode of Fiction’s Fresh Faces, we explore Godsbane, a romantasy debut packed with prophecy, forbidden magic, feminine rage, and (yes) the one bed trope. Author Lindsey Richardson shares how her runaway dog sparked the story of Ivy Fellows, what makes her MMC different from the usual broody hero, and why Godsbane is the book romantasy readers didn’t know they needed. Godsbane is NOW available for preorder! → lindseyrichardsonauthor.com...

Cassie dives into binge-worthy Romantasy reads (Trial of the Sun Queen, Love and Other Words), Emily recaps her TV obsessions (The Gilded Age, The Buccaneers), and we debate book boyfriends, unfinished series chaos, and upcoming book-to-screen adaptations (Love Hypothesis, People We Meet on Vacation). The coziest book club for Romantasy lovers and avid readers—grab your blanket and join the chat!

Taylor Jenkins Reid is back with Atmosphere, a high-stakes space drama that had us sobbing, ranting, and fangirling all at once. 🚀 In this spoiler-free review, Cassie & Emily break down who this book is perfect for, how it compares to The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo, and whether it deserves a spot on your TBR. We cover NASA history, queer romance, representation, and (yes) why Katy Perry came up in the conversation. Perfect for book clubbers, romantasy readers, or anyone wondering: Shou...

In this episode, Emily and Cassie dive into Part Two of Sarah J. Maas’s A Court of Thorns and Roses — aka the iconic “Under the Mountain” section that changed everything for Feyre, Tamlin, and Rhysand. We’re breaking down the second half of ACOTAR with: ✨ A light recap of Feyre’s trials (yes, including that worm) ✨ Our updated ACOTAR character rankings (spoiler: Tamlin is not thriving) ✨ Hidden Easter eggs we caught on our reread that hint at future books ✨ Hot takes on Amarantha, th...

We’re diving into the first half of A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas — perfect for Romantasy readers, book clubs, or anyone who needs a spoiler-filled refresher. What you’ll hear: ACOTAR Part 1 recap & plot summaryOur brutally honest character rankingsForeshadowing & Easter eggs for later booksHot takes on Tamlin, Lucien, Rhysand, Feyre, and NestaWhy this book hooks readers even when you “don’t like” the charactersFrom Feyre’s wolf hunt and capture by Tamlin, to the Spring...

In this episode of Fiction’s Fresh Faces, we’re joined by debut author Becky Jane Fox to talk about her upcoming romantasy novel Veins of Power—a dragon-laced, emotionally torturous, enemy-to-lovers saga that’s giving Fourth Wing fans everything they’re craving. We spiral over: 🔥 Writing your own book to fill the void after finishing a favorite 🐉 A dragon-human power dynamic that flips the trope on its head 💔 The emotionally-charged consequence keeping her leads apart 📚 Why ...

In this week’s episode of Book Bits & Chill, we’re hopping on a fictional jet to Sicily to break down Ali Hazelwood’s Problematic Summer Romance. From age-gap angst to secret past hookups, billionaire tech men, and limoncello-fueled lust, this book had us fully in our delulu era. We’re unpacking all the tropes: older brother's best friend, rich but emotionally unavailable MMCs, thigh-riding escapades (yes, really), and a side cast of wildly successful women stuck with mid men. We talk spi...

In this episode of Book Bits & Chill, we’re back with Round 2 of our chaotic 2025 Book Bingo! This week’s squares: ✨ “Side Character Who Stole the Show” 😲 “Biggest Surprise of the Year” From a sentient gargoyle in The Knight and the Moth to shock reads like Dire Bound and The One by John Marrs, we’re talking about the characters and books that totally blindsided us (in the best way). Plus: your favorite picks, unexpected romances, and cliffhangers that left us SCREAMING. 🎙️ What’s insid...

We’re kicking off our Fiction’s Fresh Faces mini series with debut author Alexandria Arden, who’s taking the Romantasy world by storm with The Witch Queen. In this episode, we go behind the scenes on her writing process, how she self-published a 200K-word fantasy novel with no traditional publisher, and what sets her morally gray heroine and reluctant-allies-to-lovers romance apart. We also get into her hot takes on enemies-to-lovers tropes, viral book discourse, and why mature protagonists m...