👋 Hello, Book Besties and Sipsters! You're cordially invited to our chaotic, hilarious, and slightly unhinged year-end book therapy session. We're Sippin' On Spice ending 2025 to perform a dramatic, ceremonial purging of everything that annoyed us this reading year... and trust us, things get spicy and controversial! What shocking things are officially getting the boot? Morally Gray MMCs: 🤢 Give us a charasmatic MMC please! The Same Plot, Different Cover: We need variety, people!The 3rd ...

Are you ready for Alex Aster's newest release, Crowntide, out on December 2nd? We’re prepping for the sequel by diving deep into a full, spoiler-heavy recap of the most recent book, Skyshade! Join us as we break down every essential plot point, from the biggest world-building details to the shocking final chapters. What We Cover: Full Plot Breakdown: A comprehensive recap of the events of Skyshade so you don't miss a detail.The Romantic Ships: Who is your favorite pairing? We discuss the comp...

Need a refresher before Brimstone hits the shelves? We’ve got you covered! In this episode of Sippin’ on Spice, we’re diving back into Quicksilver by Callie Hart — revisiting all the twists, turns, and scorchingly good moments that left us begging for more. We’ll recap the major plot points, talk character arcs, and share our predictions (and hopes) for what Brimstone might bring. If you’ve forgotten where things left off in Quicksilver or just want to relive the romance, sh...

Grab your favorite drink and settle in, because this week on Sippin’ on Spice Book Podcast, we’re bringing the heat! We’re diving into why not every book villain deserves a redemption arc (yes, we’re looking right at you, Tamlin 👀). We also share our very strong thoughts on Powerless by Lauren Roberts and Spark of the Everflame. We get real about why it’s nearly impossible to binge multiple fantasy romances back-to-back, confess our questionable geography skills, and talk about how curr...

In this Halloween special edition Sippin’ on Spice Podcast episode, we dive into Hallowpeen by Holly Wilde, a steamy paranormal romance that’s equal parts spooky, spicy, and laugh-out-loud fun. Join your hosts as they sip their favorite fall cocktails and unpack everything from the book’s spicy scenes to its hilarious Halloween hijinks. Whether you’re into romantasy, holiday smut, or just love a good spicy Halloween read, this episode is for you. We’ll chat about: Holly Wilde’s signature humo...

Get your wings flappin’ and your hearts fluttering — because this episode of Sippin’ on Spice Podcast double Halloween episode special is all about I’m In Love With the Mothman by Paige Lavoie! 💕 In this episode, we’re diving into the world of sweet monster romance — a cozy, quirky love story that’s more heartwarming than horror. We talk about why this book completely stole our hearts (and made us laugh way too much), our favorite moments between the cryptid cutie and his human love interest,...

On this episode of Sippin’ on Spice, we’re sitting down with USA Today and #1 Amazon bestselling romance author Claire Kingsley to talk romantic MMCs, heroines with sass, small-town charm and more. Claire opens up about her writing journey: from being a lifelong reader of fantasy and classic tales to crafting steamy, heartfelt contemporary romances. We’ll explore how she builds quirky, sassy heroines and swoony heroes who aren’t afraid to go all in — one of her signature strengths...

This week on Sippin’ on Spice, we’re diving headfirst into the spicy, the cringey, and the downright controversial book tropes we all love to hate—or maybe secretly just love. From fated mates, age gap and grumpy sunshine to the classic enemies to lovers (but like… are they really enemies though and do we want them to be?), we’re breaking down the book tropes that keep showing up on our shelves and on our TBR lists. We’re talking messy miscommunications, questionable family romances (y...

Spooky season is officially here, and what better way to celebrate than with a deep dive into the world of paranormal romance? In this episode, we’re sharing some of our favorite reads and book tropes in the genre—think vampire romances, werewolf romances, and witch romances that bring the magic (and the heat). We discuss would Vampires smell?? We also chat about why are Fated Mates in Werewolf Romance books so hot?? And more! We break down why these supernatural romance tropes ar...

Surprise! We’re dropping into your feed with a special edition episode. In this quick bonus episode, we’re ranking the best small town romance book series you need on your shelf ASAP. If you’re searching for small town romance book recommendations full of charm, heart, and a little heat, this episode is your go-to guide. We’re sharing our favorite series that deliver all the feels—think close-knit communities, swoony heroes, found families, and second chances that are worth a read. Whet...

Grab your favorite drink and your werewolf fan merch — this week on Sippin’ on Spice, we’re diving headfirst into the melodramatic, sparkling world of New Moon (2009) by Stephenie Meyer. 🐺🌑🧛‍♂️ Is New Moon still a guilty pleasure in 2025, or has it officially entered cringe territory? We rewatch and review every brooding stare, every wolf transformation, and every painfully awkward breakup to find out. From Bella’s emotional breakdowns to Jacob’s shirtless glow-up, we’re asking the real quest...

✨ Twilight in 2025: Cringey or Classic? ✨ The Sippin’ on Spice Book Podcast is taking a sparkly stroll down memory lane with a hilarious deep dive into Twilight! In this laugh-out-loud episode, we revisit the iconic 2008 movie in 2025 and ask the big question: Does Twilight still hold up, or is it pure cringe? Join us as we spill all the tea on Bella Swan, Edward Cullen, and Jacob Black—from Edward’s brooding stares to Jacob’s shirtless moments, and of course, Bella’s… questionable choices. ...

On this episode of Sippin' on Spice, we're diving deep into the shadows of the romance genre. We're asking the tough questions: what is dark romance, really? Are we overusing the label, slapping it on any book with a morally gray hero or a slightly angsty plot? Is this term becoming overused - or is it not? We'll pour a glass and get into the heated debate of dark romance vs. gothic romance. What makes a book one and not the other? We'll dissect the tropes and aethetics. We are al...

In this week’s episode of Sippin’ on Spice Book Podcast, we’re diving into Stephanie Garber’s Once Upon a Broken Heart series and recapping everything we loved about this magical, whimsical, and heartbreaking world. We discuss if our hearts will EVER recover from Jacks as a MMC and how this book series ruined us. Jordan has been trying to convince Sheridan to pick up this series for ages—and now that she finally has, she’s kicking herself for waiting so long! We gush about our favorite ...

In this special release episode of Sippin’ on Spice Book Podcast, we’re stepping outside the book world and diving into one of our other great loves: romance anime! 💕📺 We’re ranking our favorite romance animes of all time, sharing the ones that made our hearts swoon, the ones we were devastated to see left unfinished, and yes—the ones that gave us the ick a little bit. From classics like Sailor Moon and Inuyasha, to fan-favorites like Maid Sama, Snow White with the Red Hair, and Yona of...

In this episode of the Sippin’ on Spice Book Podcast, we’re diving into the tropes that make us swoon—and the ones that make us scream! 💔💕 Grab your favorite drink and join us as we gush over Small Town Romance books we absolutely love (yes, we’re looking at you, Bootleg Springs series by Claire Kingsley and Lucy Score 👀), and vent about book phrases and bookish talk that make us roll our eyes. But it’s not all cozy cabins and flirty banter—we’re also tackling the dreaded Third Act Breakup tr...

Grab your favorite drink and get ready for another hilariously spicy episode of Sippin’ on Spice Book Podcast! This week, we’re diving into the world of fantasy romance, starting with two of BookTok’s hottest reads: the enchanting Shield of Sparrows by Devney Perry and the riveting Trial of the Sun Queen by Nisha J. Tuli. We talk about these books and review them Spoiler Free! We’ll chat about why Shield of Sparrows (spoiler-free, we promise!) has everyone talking—think slow-burn tensio...

This week on Sippin' on Spice, we’re stirring the pot with juicy 5-star book recommendations our listeners shared that did not live up to the hype—some of these letdowns really shocked us! We also dive into the world of controversial books. Plus, we get real about book memory—how many do we actually remember after reading? Spoiler: not as many as we thought. And of course, we’re sharing a few of our all-time favorite rereads that keep delivering every time. Grab your drink and joi...

Get ready to sip and spill, because in this episode of Sippin' on Spice Book Podcast, we’re diving into the hilariously chaotic world of our listeners' most toxic book traits—and wow, you all did not hold back! We're reading your confessions from social media and cracking up along the way. We also share some of our own accidental bookish blunders (yes, we’ve confused characters and POVs before—oops) and talk about over our favorite micro tropes that always make us swoon. It's a laughte...

In this hilariously unhinged episode of Sippin’ on Spice Book Podcast, we’re serving up a double shot of laughs and bookish love! First, we dive into the most cringey, over-the-top, and downright ridiculous book dialogue we’ve read—prepare for dramatic readings, uncontrollable laughs, and a few “did they really write that?!” moments. But that’s not all! We’re also sharing our absolute favorite reads from last year in 2024 (because hey, better late than never, right?). From fantasy romance and...