It’s our final episode of the year! And we’re sharing our favorite reads of 2025. Did you guess our #1 pick? Follow Us: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@thestoryispod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/thestoryispod⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/tropebookshop⁠ ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/trooptropebookclub⁠ Time Stamps (0:00) Intro and catch-up (0:55) Bowen Yang and Ariana on SNL (4:03) Heated Rivalry Episode 5 (14:35) Book Repo...

We finished Savage Fae and we have a lot of thoughts! In this episode of The Story Is Podcast, hosts Katie and Amanda dive into the final recap of book 2 of Ruthless Boys of the Zodiac by Caroline Peckham and Susanne Valenti! We recap chapters 31-43 and share our theories on our favorite kings, who is THE KING, and that cliffhanger?! As always, NO spoilers in the comments for our fellow first time readers! We’ve only read Zodiac Books 1-3 and Dark Fae/Savage Fae. Time St...

Welcome to 'The Story Is' Podcast with Katie and Amanda! In this episode we're chatting the latest episodes of the breakout show, Heated Rivalry, our thoughts on Brimstone by Callie Hart, and romance movie adaptations news for 2026! Follow Us: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@thestoryispod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/thestoryispod⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/tropebookshop⁠ ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/trooptropebookclub⁠ ...

*cue Megan Thee Stallion* In this episode of The Story Is Podcast, hosts Katie and Amanda dive into part 2 of Savage Fae, book 2 of Ruthless Boys of the Zodiac by Caroline Peckham and Susanne Valenti! We recap chapters 16-30 and share our theories on Gabriel and Elise as potential elysian mates, Cindy Lou’s true intention, and if one of our men learns who Elise truly is. As always, NO spoilers in the comments for our fellow first time readers! We’ve only read Zodiac Books 1-3 and Dark F...

Welcome to 'The Story Is' Podcast with Katie and Amanda! We're chatting our new favorite obsession, “Heated Rivalry” by Rachel Reid and other romance adaptations coming in 2026. We’re also sharing our thoughts on Wicked Part 2, the winners of the 2025 Goodreads awards for romance and romantasy, and our Spotify wrapped. Follow Us: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@thestoryispod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/thestoryispod⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.co...

We’re baaaack! In this episode of The Story Is Podcast, hosts Katie and Amanda dive into part 1 of Savage Fae, book 2 of Ruthless Boys of the Zodiac by Caroline Peckham and Susanne Valenti! We recap chapters 1-15 and share our theories. Is Gabriel confirmed to be an Angel? Where does a pegasus get glitter from? And is Gareth alive?! All this and more on this week’s episode! Time Stamps (0:00) Intro (2:58) Chapter 1 Gabriel (5:05) Chapter 2 Elise (10:11) Chapter 3 Ryder (13:48) C...

Welcome to 'The Story Is' Podcast with Katie and Amanda! In this episode we're defending romantasy readers against recent hate, our thoughts on Goodreads Award nominations, and what’s on our Christmas lists as adults! Follow Us: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@thestoryispod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/thestoryispod ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/tropebookshop ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/trooptropebookclub Time Stamps (0:00) Intro (0:08...

Oh we are SO in it now. In this episode of The Story Is Podcast, hosts Katie and Amanda dive into the final part of Dark Fae, book 1 of Ruthless Boys of the Zodiac by Caroline Peckham and Susanne Valenti. We recap chapter 31-end, theorize the future of the series, and our favorite moments from the book. As always, NO spoilers in the comments for our fellow first time readers! We’ve only read Zodiac Books 1-3 and Dark Fae. Join us for Book 2, Savage Fae (chapter 1-11) on December 5th! Ti...

Welcome to 'The Story Is' Podcast with Katie and Amanda! In this episode we're discussing our love of Jonathan Bailey, spooky premonitions, Tom Felton’s Broadway debut, and everything new in romance book world. Stay tuned until the end for recs for what to add to your TBR! Follow Us: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@thestoryispod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/thestoryispod ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/tropebookshop ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com...

In this episode of The Story Is Podcast, hosts Katie and Amanda dive into Dark Fae, book 1 of Ruthless Boys of the Zodiac by Caroline Peckham and Susanne Valenti for the very first time! We’re sharing our thoughts on Gabriel’s order, theorize Gareth’s killer, and who we think will be the biggest villain. As always, no spoilers in the comments! We’ve only read Zodiac Books 1-3 and Dark fae Time Stamps (0:00) Intro and pronunciation corrections (3:05) Chapter 21 Elise (12:42) Chapte...

Today we have a VERY special guest on 'The Story Is' Podcast, gang. #1 New York Times and USA Today Bestselling author, Brynne Weaver is joining us! On the brink of her latest release (Tourist Season) we chat what's next for the 'Seasons of Carnage Trilogy.' Listen in for some major TEA from the set of Butcher & Blackbird, her future book plans, and our love for indie bookstores. We hope you enjoy! *Spoilers for Tourist Season included throughout the episode* Follow Us: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https:/...

In this episode of The Story Is Podcast, hosts Katie and Amanda dive into Dark Fae, book 1 of Ruthless Boys of the Zodiac by Caroline Peckham and Susanne Valenti for the very first time! This episode will only discuss chapters 11-20, so please no spoilers for the remainder of the series! We’re sharing our thoughts on our favorite kings, Gabriel Nox birth parents, and who wins Elise’s heart. Time Stamps (0:00) Intro and initial thoughts (0:30) Chapter 11 Gareth (4:00) Chapter 12 Dante ...

Welcome to 'The Story Is' Podcast with Katie and Amanda! In this episode we're discussing the drama surrounding the Stranger Things cast, why we love baseball, and the latest hollywood daddy, Chris Evans. Plus, our holiday romance book recs for the 2025 season! Time Stamps (0:00) Intro (0:15) Halloween catch up (8:25) Sports gworls: baseball edition (13:03) Millie Bobby Brown and Stranger Things drama (21:20) Chris Evans from zaddy to daddy (23:13) Kayla Nicole’s halloween clapback (24:38) ...

In this episode of The Story Is Podcast, hosts Katie and Amanda dive into Dark Fae, book 1 of Ruthless Boys of the Zodiac by Caroline Peckham and Susanne Valenti for the very first time! This episode will only discuss chapters 1-10, so please no spoilers for the remainder of the series! We’re sharing our thoughts on our protagonists, Elise and the kings, this Zodiac Academy spin-off world, and our initial theories for love interests. Time Stamps (0:00) Intro and initial thoughts (3:48...

Welcome to The Story Is Podcast! In this episode, we're chatting about Lily Allen's album West End Girl (#revengetour), wtf is a quasi moon, and recapping the biggest updates we've learned from Rebecca Yarros' latest interview. And of course, listen to our fave reads of the week including Curvy Girl Summer by Danielle Allen, Tourist Season by Brynne Weaver, and more! Time Stamps (0:00) Intro and catch up (0:30) Our Halloween plans (8:08) David Harbour and Lily Allen drama (21:23) BTS is B A...

We’re BACK with your favorite romance book podcast! In this episode of ‘The Story Is’, Katie and Amanda talk about holiday movie traditions, our love for Costco, the return of the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show and the controversial new Skims' underwear. Plus, we’re chatting about the importance of supporting indie bookstores and our latest book recommendations! Time Stamps (0:00) intro (0:50) rip Diane Keaton and our fave holiday movies (3:50) how early is too early for christmas (6:31...

We finished Zodiac Academy: The Awakening and we have THOUGHTS! This is definitely our favorite book yet. The Twins' order is FINALLY revealed. Tory and Darius might finally hook up?! And what's the deal with the shadow realm? Our final recap for book 3 (chapter 31-end) is here. Feel free to share your thoughts with us on social! Follow Us: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@thestoryispod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/thestoryispod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instag...

We're almost done with book 3 of Zodiac Academy: The Reckoning! Listen to our recap on chapters 21-30 including The Heirs discovering the Vega Twins revenge plot, the final trials for the reckoning (fire and earth) and the infamous fairy fair! Time Stamps: (0:00) Intro (1:13) Chapter 21 Darius (4:17) Chapter 22 Darcy (11:44) Chapter 23 Tory (19:49) Chapter 24 Darius (23:12) Chapter 25 Darcy (31:07) Chapter 26 Max (38:59) Chapter 27 Tory (41:03) Chapter 28 and Chapter 30 Darcy (57:22) ...

We’re back with your regularly scheduled programming to talk Taylor Swift’s 12th album, Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban’s breakup, Bad Bunny Super Bowl, and what we’re reading this week. Stay tuned for the latest in bookish news, too! Time Stamps: (0:00) Intro and catch up (0:30) Panic! At the silent disco (5:17) The Life of a Showgirl: We have thoughts (27:22) Sydney Sweeney and Scooter Braun (30:39) Louis Tomlinson’s new music (33:59) Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban split af...

We're back for part 2 of our Zodiac Academy: The Reckoning recap! This week Katie and Amanda follow chapter 11-20- learning more about Diego's hat, Max's potential love interest, and a steamy scene between Darcy and Orion. What was your favorite part of this section? Let us know in the comments on social! Time Stamps: (0:00) Intro (1:39) Chapter 11 Darcy (10:10) Chapter 12 Tory (18:19) Chapter 13 Darcy (29:21) Chapter 14 Tory (37:36) Chapter 15 Orion (44:10) Chapter 16 Darcy (55:88) Chapter...