It's A Court of Frost & Starlight by Sarah J. Maas, a little interlude after the A Court of Thorns & Roses series 3 parter. We needed this... I think.
Jamie brings you a Christmas Margarita. It has coconut and too much ice, but it looks beautiful. Beauty is all that matters so we are FINE with it.
We chat Holiday vibes, Feyre and her art, Elain as the delicate flower, and Nesta's spiral. More importantly, we list all the ACOFAS gifts and pick our faves. Happy holidays to us. AND YOU!
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It’s our New Moon conclusion! Will she choose Jacob or Edward? Also, where is Edward!? Let’s find out.
First, Jamie brings you a Bombardino, a warm Italian cocktail with egg liqueur. Everyone needs to try this. It’s the closest we can get to a 1 day Italian excursion to save our vampire boyfriend.
We chat Part 2 of New Moon by Stephenie Meyer, the second installment in the Twilight Saga. We get a will they, won’t they with Bella and Jacob, Werewolf time, Mike being weird again, and importantly, Alice makes a comeback (she’s great).
As per usual, we bring you our castings and MVP of the episode.
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Where the hell have you been, Loca? It’s time for New Moon.
We are in our Depression Era and Jacob Era, and we need you to come along. To help, Christine brings you a cocktail named: October, November, December, January (IYKYK). It’s a dark rum because it’s dark times. Don’t worry, there’s cinnamon.
The Twilight Saga continues as we chat underrated character Carlisle, Edward wanting Bella to eat the f-ing birthday cake, lying where you stand after a break-up until the darkness takes you, Jacob’s glow-up, and Bella getting ghosted.
As per usual, we bring you our castings and MVP of the episode.
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Our Twilight Saga journey continues with Part 2 of Twilight by Stephenie Meyer. And lucky for everyone we have fixed our audio YAY!!!!!
Jamie brings you a cocktail that is technically from part 1 of Twilight, but we don't care. It was tasty and it's got Coca-Cola (as we know Bella can drink an impressive amount!)
We continue our Twilight chat with more Edward hot and cold ("I'm sorry baby"), Edward rocking Bella like a baby, hot couple James and Victoria, and the famous cross-eyed scene.
As per usual, we bring you our castings and MVP of the episode.
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****IMPORTANT: Guys, we had some reoccurring audio issues recording this episode. We finally accepted it as is because we simply could not have the same conversation again and again. So, apologies for the less than ideal quality. Happily though, I can say that Twilight Part 2 sounds great. We figured it out YAY!*****
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Let's revisit our youth and chat the Twilight Saga MF-ERS! Stephenie Meyer brought us Bella "cold medicine abuser" Swan, Edward "beige turtleneck" Cullen, and Jacob "bad wig" Black. We are forever grateful.
Christine brings you a cocktail in honour of the apple book cover. It is an apple cocktail, duh. Jamie loved it, which is rare so seriously make this one.
Then we chat Twilight. We cover how Jamie used to make out with her Edward poster, Twilight fun facts, Hot Dad Charlie, the best scene ever made, and our love for hot n' cold.
As per usual, we bring you our castings and MVP of the episode.
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In our special Halloween Book Club episode, we chat the book 'A Dark & Secret Magic' by Wallis Kinney. This cozy (but a little dark), halloween-themed, romance mystery was EXACTLY WHAT WE NEEDED.
Christine brings you a book cocktail straight from the pages of the book: Pumpkin Pomegrenate Punch made with a honey pumpkin syrup. YUM.
We absolutely ate this book up. It had nonsense, a hot witch man, and a cat named Merlin. What more could you ask for?
If you're looking for a Halloween cozy read that is not TOO cozy, we highly recommend this book.
As per usual, we bring you our castings and MVP of the episode.
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The War of Lost Hearts Series by Carissa Broadbent is done, book friends! We loved these books so we took a look back on our journey with this series. Our finale includes prestigious awards, like:
- The Cocktail Countdown Winner
- Favourite Moments
- Cringe Moment
- A Casting Hill You Will Die On
- The Steve Buscemi Award for Achievement in Multi-Casting
- Ultimate Loser
- Overall MVP
Jamie brings you our finale cocktail, rightly named: The Farliones.
We even announce OUR NEXT SERIES! AHHHHHHHH Stay Tuned.
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We are done Mother of Death & Dawn, the last book in the War of Lost Hearts series by Carissa Broadbent! We needed to honour a favourite character of ours, Sammerin. So, Christine brings you a plum wine cocktail that he would surely love.
We dive into the last portion of this book. We chat war (duh), unique and complex characters, nail-biting action, and somehow Carissa tied up all these story lines. Amazing. (Except for the hummingbird; WHAT HAPPENED TO THE HUMMINGBIRD LADY CARISSA!!!!!?)
As per usual, we bring you our castings and MVP of the episode.
Tune into our finale episode for the War of Lost Hearts series coming up next!
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Our last War of Lost Heart series book: Mother of Death & Dawn!!!! Awww. Jamie brings you character-themes cocktail this week... Ishqa ! It's orange and yummy.
Then we get into Part 1 of this Carissa Broadbent book. We chat Tissanah's funny jokes, Heist vs. fight scenes, Billy Crystal and Carol Kane, and of course the new guy Brian! (oops, Brayan). More importantly, who's your favourite Backstreet Boy?
As per usual, we bring you our castings and MVP of the episode.
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Gimme some [Spoiler Free] book reviews baby... AGAIN. We are talking about more 2025 reads and DNFs.
We let you know whether "yes" we recommend, "maybe" we recommend this read, or "no" do not read this.
We cover:
A Fable for the End the World by Ava Reid
Hexed by Emily McIntire
Hungerstone by Kat Dunn
The Bear & The Nightingale by Katherine Arden
Moon of the Crusted Snow by Waubgeshig Rice
Quicksilver by Callie Hart
Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir
The Martian by Andy Weir
The Lost God by Sheila Masterson
The House of My Mother by Shari Franke
Rivers of London by Ben Aaronovitch
The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches by Sangu Mandanna
In Gad We Trust by Josh Gad
*Please know, we are chatting about OUR experiences reading. We acknowledge that we all have different reading tastes (including Jamie & I sometimes!). So if my fave is a no for you, it's seriously fine. Reading is supposed to fun (with some emotional damage mixed in).
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It's Book Club time!!! And we chose a YA Horror. WHAT!?
We're talking Don't Let The Forest In by C.G. Drews. Jamie brings you a book-themed cocktail with Oreo goodness because yes, there's a beautiful Oreo scene in this book.
We talk hauntingly poetic writing, teenage love, monsters, and anxiety. Also, can we all agree this needs to be 90s-esque Tim Burton teen rom-com? Thanks.
As per usual, we bring you our castings and MVP of the episode.
Check out our other Book Club episodes where we cover standalone books from various genres!
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Part 2/2 of Children of Fallen Gods! The twists and turns in this book have left us needing a refreshment. Christine brings you something that will warm your belly and loosen those limbs: It's called an Old Pal and it's for our misguided babe, Nura. It's got a dark shadow, sour twist, and bitter aftertaste. Perfect.
This brings us to the book. Carissa Broadbent, I am shooketh. We chat identity reveals, betrayals, and character cross-overs. HOW DID SHE PACK THIS ALL IN!?
As per usual, we bring you our castings and MVP of the episode.
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It's Part 1/2 of Children of Fallen Gods by Carissa Broadbent! Jamie takes you on a cocktail journey. This cocktail has many names and wrong colours, but it's all going to the same place (AMIRIGHT?)
Then we continue with the War of Lost Hearts series. We have a new POV, everyone's name starts with an 'A', and this plot has left us so confused (in a good way). Join us to chat Aefe, Moth, Missanah, Nura, and our fave villian.
Also, can someone check on Sammerin?
As per usual, we bring you our castings and MVP of the episode.
Join us for the rest of the War of Lost Hearts series!
*If you hear a little hum for a chunk of this recording, apologies we left the air conditioner on 🫠
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We're finishing up Daughter of No Worlds by Carissa Broadbent. In honour of this epic ending and our main lady, Christine brings you a cocktail named Tissanah *cue red drink with butterflies*.
As we continue on Tissanah's journey, we get killer butterflies, sexytime, and a giant snake. Confused? Read these books GD!
As per usual, we bring you our castings and MVP of the episode.
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Gimme some [Spoiler Free] book reviews baby.
We've been reading a ton, so we wanted to chat about some recent reads. We let you know whether "yes" we recommend, "maybe" we recommend this read, or "no" do not read this.
We cover:
Rain of Shadows & Endings by Melissa K. Roehrich
A Curse Carved in Bone by Danielle L. Jensen
A Bone in His Teeth by Kellan Graves
Anathema and Nocticadia by Keri Lake
Red Rising by Pierce Brown
The Crimson Moth series by Kristen Ciccareli
The Sword of Kaigen by M.L. Wang
Scythe & Sparrow by Brynne Weaver
Wild Love by Elsie Silver
Dungeon Crawler Carl by Matt Dinniman
The Will of Many by James Islington
The Things We Leaved Unfinished by Rebecca Yarros
A Touch of Darkness by Scarlett St. Clair
Tale of the Heart Queen by Nisha J. Tuli
& some Dramione fanfics!
*Please know, we are chatting about OUR experiences reading. We acknowledge that we all have different reading tastes (including Jamie & I sometimes!). So if my fave is a no for you, it's seriously fine. Reading is supposed to fun (with some emotional damage mixed in).
Part 2 of 3 in our Daughter of No Worlds by Carissa Broadbent coverage! For this romantic tension, Jamie brings you a lavender cocktail named after the most famous quote of all: Breathtakingly Functional.
Then we jump into a whirlwind of revelations and epic moments, including a love montage, Tissanah's famous red dress, introduction to Reshaye (RayRay) and if you're Jamie: any scene Moth is in.
As per usual, we bring you our castings and MVP of the episode.
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Call your Aunties. Call your Cousins. It's time for DAUGHTER OF NO WORLDS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
We are starting a whole new series my friends. To honour our new book boyfriend, Christine brings you a cocktail named "Max's Garden." It is herbaceous and delicious.
THEN we get into Daughter of No Worlds by Carissa Broadbent. We chat Tissanah's harrowing intro, Max's horrid purple jacket, and the most romantic fart joke.
Join us lovelies because you will soon be a Tissanah and Maxantaris Farlione fanatic too.
As per usual, we bring you our castings and MVP of the episode.
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"My name is Inigo Montoya. You killed my father. Prepare to die."
We did it. We read The Princess Bride and watched the movie, BOTH for the very first time. AHHHHHHHH
Christine brings you a book-themed cocktail named Buttercup. And let me tell you, it was a journey.
Then we get into The Princess Bride by William Goldman. We talk characters we love to hate, characters we love, and scenes that will be our new catch phrases.
As per usual, we bring you our castings and MVP of the episode.
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FRIENDSSS.... We needed to chit chat about some book stuff.
First, Jamie talks about losing Co-Host Carlos. This was unexpected and we miss him so much. So give her some love.
THEN, we talk recent reads (NO SPOILERS). Christine is going to explode if someone doesn't hear about her last two reads she is obsessed with. We chat easy romantasy reads and Jamie has one she didn't like so much.
(Around 22:00 Jamie mentions Haunting Adeline if you didn't catch it because we were mid-laugh…).
We chat a book we had planned to cover, but are not anymore AND book ideas for the future.
Heads Up: This episode mentions S.A. in books and the passing of a pet.
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It's the Shepherd King duology by Rachel Gillig FINALE! In honour of this thrilling conclusion, Jamie brings you a cocktail named The Twin Alders. What is the Twin Alders? Great question, we had to have a real think about it.
We first chat the last chapters of Two Twisted Crowns. We learn neither of us can do a riddle, how much more we can fall in love with The Nightmare, and how these crazy kids wrap up this chaotic journey.
THEN you are invited to the MOST PRESTIGIOUS AWARD CEREMONY OF ALL TIME. We decide:
- Cocktail Crown
- Steve Buscemi Award for Achievement in Multi-Casting
- Favourite Moments
- Cringe Moments
- Medal of Honour
- Ultimate Loser
- Overall MVP
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