In chapter 54, Torry (she/her), Shelby (she/her), and Sam (she/her) from The RomComplex recap the book Sidelined 2: Intercepted by Rachel Espy and its movie adaptation (8:11). Then get into their Internet Investigation, Wonder Whys, Gripes and Grumbles, Side Character Spotlight, and Sequel Scoop (1:32:49).
Spoiler Warning: This episode contains spoilers for the entire Sidelined series and its movie adaptations.
Sam and Shelby’s Previous Appearances
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Upcoming Episodes:
January 7: Heated Rivalry by Rachel Reid
January 21: People We Meet on Vacation (Movie Review)
February 4: An Offer from a Gentleman by Julia Quinn (and Bridgerton Season 4 Part 1)
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Music by Simon Tebbenham.
In chapter 53, Torry (she/her) and Haley Strong (she/her) from We Know The Bachelor and We Know Top Chef recap Mate by Ali Hazelwood (10:06). Then get into their Internet Investigation, Wonder Whys, Gripes and Grumbles, Side Character Spotlight, and Sequel Scoop (1:06:59).
Content Warning: Discussion of child abduction, death of parents, suicide, attempted sexual assault, and cults during the episode. Take care!
Spoiler Warning: This episode contains spoilers for the Bride series.
Haley’s Previous Appearances
Romancing Mr. Bridgerton by Julia Quinn (and Bridgerton Season 3, Part 1 Review)
The Viscount Who Loved Me by Julia Quinn (and Bridgerton Season 2 Review)
The Duke and I by Julia Quinn (and Bridgerton Season 1 Review)
Episode 138: Petty about the Barbie Trailer, ‘Til Death Do Us Part, and Bravo Binges
Episode 88: Petty about Bachelor Nation News and and the Bennifer Engagement
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Upcoming Episodes:
December 24: Sidelined 2: Intercepted by Rachel Espy and Tay Marley
January 7: Heated Rivalry by Rachel Reid
January 21: People We Meet on Vacation (Movie Review)
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Music by Simon Tebbenham.
In chapter 52, Torry (she/her), Megan (she/her), and Jenna Vesper (she/her) from Super Massive Twilight Hole discuss Jenna’s trip to Forks for Forever Twilight (1:48), their experiences reading the sequel for the first time (12:06) and then recap New Moon (16:49). Finally, they get into their Internet Investigation, Wonder Whys, Gripes and Grumbles, and Sequel Scoop (1:37:13).
Content Warning: Discussion of suicidal ideation and self-harm during the episode. Take care!
Spoiler Warning: While we explore New Moon in detail, rest assured that there won't be any spoilers in the episode beyond this book.
Megan’s Previous Appearances
Jenna’s Previous Appearances
In chapter 51, Torry (she/her) and Kelly White (she/her) from Nathan For Us: A Nathan Fielder Fan Podcast recap Barbarian Alien by Ruby Dixon (4:34). Then get into their Internet Investigation, Wonder Whys, Gripes and Grumbles, Side Character Spotlight, and Sequel Scoop (46:48).
Content Warning: Brief mention of parental death, parental kidnapping, and abduction with the intent of human trafficking throughout the episode. Take care!
Spoiler Warning: While we explore Barbarian Alien in detail, rest assured that there won't be any spoilers in the episode beyond this book.
Kelly’s Previous RTBR Appearances
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Upcoming Episodes:
November 26: New Moon by Stephenie Meyer
December 10: Mate by Ali Hazelwood
December 24: Sidelined 2: Intercepted
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Music by Simon Tebbenham.
In chapter 50, Torry (she/her) recaps When the Night Falls (previously named Skin of the Night 2nd Edition) by C.K. Bennett (11:09). Then she gets into her Internet Investigation, Wonder Whys, Gripes and Grumbles, Side Character Spotlight, and Sequel Scoop (1:08:57).
Spoiler Warning: While we explore When the Night Falls/Skin of the Night in detail, rest assured that there won't be any spoilers in the episode beyond this book.
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Music by Simon Tebbenham.
In chapter 49, Torry (she/her) and Kat (she/her) recap Deep End by Ali Hazelwood (8:01). Then get into their Internet Investigation, Wonder Whys, Gripes and Grumbles, Side Character Spotlight, and Sequel Scoop (53:12).
Content Warning: Brief mention of parental abuse and discussion about BDSM during the episode. Take care!
Spoiler Warning: This episode contains spoilers for the book: Deep End.
Kat’s Previous RTBR Appearances
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Upcoming Episodes:
Skin of The Night by C.K. Bennett
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In chapter 48, Torry (she/her) and Laura from What to Read Next discuss book-influencing (0:00) and then recap The Deal by Elle Kennedy (20:15). Finally, they get into their Internet Investigation, Wonder Whys, Gripes and Grumbles, Side Character Spotlight, and Sequel Scoop (1:09:27).
Content Warning: Discussion about sexual assault throughout the episode. Take care!
Spoiler Warning: While we explore The Deal in detail, rest assured that there won't be any spoilers in the episode beyond this book.
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Upcoming Episodes:
Deep End by Ali Hazelwood
Skin of the Night by C.K. Bennett
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Music by Simon Tebbenham.
In chapter 47, Torry (she/her) and Angela Bloom (she/her) recap From Blood and Ash by Jennifer L. Armentrout (10:20). Then get into their Internet Investigation, Wonder Whys, Gripes and Grumbles, Side Character Spotlight, and Sequel Scoop (1:29:24).
Content Warning: Discussion about violence throughout the episode. Take care!
Spoiler Warning: While we explore From Blood and Ash in detail, rest assured that there won't be any spoilers in the episode beyond this book.
Angela’s Previous RTBR Appearances
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Upcoming Episodes:
The Deal by Elle Kennedy
Deep End by Ali Hazelwood
Skin of the Night by C.K. Bennett
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Music by Simon Tebbenham.
In chapter 46, Torry (she/her) and Deniz (she/her) recap Praise by Sara Cate (4:01). Then get into their Internet Investigation, Wonder Whys, Gripes and Grumbles, Side Character Spotlight, and Sequel Scoop (1:20:00).
Content Warning: Discussion about dominant/submissive relationship, age gap romance, and transphobia throughout the episode. Take care!
Spoiler Warning: While we explore Praise in detail, rest assured that there won't be any spoilers in the episode beyond this book.
Deniz’s Previous Appearances
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Upcoming Episodes:
From Blood and Ash by Jennifer L. Armentrout
The Deal by Elle Kennedy
Skin of the Night by C.K. Bennett
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Music by Simon Tebbenham.
In chapter 45, Torry (she/her) and Mason (he/him) share their thoughts on Onyx Storm by Rebecca Yarros (1:39) and then recap the book (25:26). Finally, they get into their Internet Investigation, Wonder Whys, Gripes and Grumbles, Side Character Spotlight, and Sequel Scoop (1:44:47).
Content Warning: Discussion about violence, death, and war throughout the episode. Take care!
Spoiler Warning: This episode contains spoilers for the entire Empyrean series.
Mason’s Previous Appearances
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Upcoming Episodes:
March 26: Praise by Sara Cate
April 9: From Blood and Ash by Jennifer L. Armentrout
April 23: The Deal by Elle Kennedy
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Music by Simon Tebbenham.
In this bonus episode, Torry (she/her) and Megan (she/her) discuss their trip to Forks, Washington, the setting of Twilight!
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In chapter 44, Torry (she/her) and Becky Feldman (she/her) from Too Stupid To Live: Romance Reviews $5 and Under recap The Hating Game by Sally Thorne (4:59). Next they discuss the movie adaptation (1:09:34) and get into their Internet Investigation, Wonder Whys, Gripes and Grumbles, and Sequel Scoop of the book and movie (1:27:12). Finally, they answer questions submitted by the listeners (1:36:01).
Spoiler Warning: This episode contains spoilers for the book: The Hating Game.
Becky’s Previous Appearances
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Upcoming Episodes:
March 12: Onyx Storm by Rebecca Yarros
March 26: Praise by Sara Cate
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Music by Simon Tebbenham.
In chapter 43, Torry (she/her) and Kirsten MacInnis (she/her) from Mess Magnets discuss Emily Henry’s writing style (0:00) and then recap Funny Story by Emily Henry (16:05). Finally, they get into their Internet Investigation, Wonder Whys, Gripes and Grumbles, and Sequel Scoop (1:21:28).
Spoiler Warning: This episode contains spoilers for the book: Funny Story
Kirsten’s Previous Appearances
Listen to Torry discuss To All The Boys: Love Always on Movies that Raised Us and What a Girl Wants on The Rom Complex.
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In chapter 42, Torry (she/her), Sam (she/her), and Shelby (she/her) from The Rom Complex recap The QB Bad Boy and Me by Tay Marley (7:01). Next, they discuss the movie adaptation, Sidelined: The QB and Me (1:26:35). Finally, Torry, Sam, and Shelby get into their Internet Investigation, Wonder Whys, Gripes and Grumbles, and Sequel Scoop for the book and movie (1:39:46).
Content Warning: Brief mention of a child homicide, teen pregnancy, and sex with a minor. Take care!
Spoiler Warning: While we explore The QB Bad Boy and Me in detail, rest assured that there won't be any spoilers for the prequel. We do briefly mention minor spoilers for the sequel.
Sam and Shelby’s Previous Appearances
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Upcoming Episodes:
February 12: Funny Story by Emily Henry
February 26: The Hating Game by Sally Thorne
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Music by Simon Tebbenham.
In chapter 41, Torry (she/her) and Mason (he/him) recap the Fourth Wing Bonus Chapter 27 by Rebecca Yarros (7:16). Then get into their Internet Investigation, Wonder Whys, Gripes and Grumbles, and Sequel Scoop (32:02).
Spoiler Warning: This episode contains spoilers for the entire Empyrean series.
Mason’s Previous Appearances
Check out the excerpt of Onyx Storm mentioned in the episode.
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Upcoming Episodes:
January 29: The QB Bad Boy and Me by Tay Marley
February 12: The Hating Game by Sally Thorne
February 26: Funny Story by Emily Henry
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In chapter 40, Torry (she/her) and Haley Strong (she/her) from RHAP: We Know The Bachelor discuss what Omegaverse books are (11:10) and then recap Bride by Ali Hazelwood (17:23). Then get into their Internet Investigation, Wonder Whys, Gripes and Grumbles, and Sequel Scoop (1:19:43). Finally, they answer questions submitted by the listeners (1:33:00).
Spoiler Warning: This episode contains spoilers for the book: Bride.
Haley’s Previous Appearances
Romancing Mr. Bridgerton by Julia Quinn (and Bridgerton Season 3, Part 1 Review)
The Viscount Who Loved Me by Julia Quinn (and Bridgerton Season 2 Review)
The Duke and I by Julia Quinn (and Bridgerton Season 1 Review)
Episode 138: Petty about the Barbie Trailer, ‘Til Death Do Us Part, and Bravo Binges
Episode 88: Petty about Bachelor Nation News and and the Bennifer Engagement
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Upcoming Episodes:
January 15: Fourth Wing Bonus Chapter 27 by Rebecca Yarros
January 29: The QB Bad Boy and Me by Tay Marley
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Music by Simon Tebbenham.
In chapter 39, Torry (she/her) and Julie from You + Me & Chisme recap A Cuban Girl’s Guide to Tea and Tomorrow by Laura Taylor Namely (5:26). Then get into their Internet Investigation, Wonder Whys, Gripes and Grumbles, and Sequel Scoop (1:10:03).
Spoiler Warning: While we explore A Cuban Girl’s Guide to Tea and Tomorrow in detail, rest assured that there won't be any spoilers in the episode beyond this book.
Listen to Torry discuss My December Darling by Lauren Asher on Boobies & Noobies: A Romance Review Podcast.
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Upcoming Episodes:
January 1: Bride by Ali Hazelwood
January 15: Fourth Wing Bonus Chapter 27 by Rebecca Yarros
January 29: The QB Bad Boy and Me by Tay Marley
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Music by Simon Tebbenham.
In chapter 38, Torry (she/her) and Kelly White (she/her) from Nathan For Us: A Nathan Fielder Fan Podcast recap Ice Planet Barbarians by Ruby Dixon (8:09). Then get into their Internet Investigation, Wonder Whys, Gripes and Grumbles, and Sequel Scoop (45:23).
Content Warning: Brief mention about alien abduction, human trafficking, forced abortion, some scenes with noncon, and sexual assault. Take care!
Spoiler Warning: While we explore Ice Planet Barbarians in detail, rest assured that there won't be any spoilers in the episode beyond this book.
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Upcoming Episodes:
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Music by Simon Tebbenham.