BookTok Made Me Podcast

Bridget, Caitlin, and Hilda cover "Enchantra," the follow-up to last year's devilishly delightful hit "Phantasma" by Kaylie Smith. Did they like it as much as the first book? Yes, they did, and Bridget will give you all the details to let you know why they did.  Join our Patreon for exclusive behind-the-scenes content and let's be friends!Instagram > @Booktokmademe_podTikTok > @BooktokMadeMe

Bridget, Caitlin, and Hilda are back to conclude "Empire of Storms," book 5 in Sarah J. Maas' Throne of Glass series. So in addition to having your tissues ready for that heart-wrenching cliffhanger, be prepared to remember why you love the Thirteen and why you should hate Aedion.   Join our Patreon for exclusive behind-the-scenes content and let's be friends!Instagram > @Booktokmademe_podTikTok > @BooktokMadeMe

Bridget, Caitlin, and Hilda are back with part 2 of "Empire of Storms," book 5 in Sarah J. Maas' Throne of Glass series. Full disclosure: this is now part 2 of 3, and maybe that's a good thing, since we can get the "velvet-wrapped steel" conversation out of the way. Sorry for the cringe Join our Patreon for exclusive behind-the-scenes content and let's be friends!Instagram > @Booktokmademe_podTikTok > @BooktokMadeMe

It's an episode "reread!" (See what we did there?) Join Bridget, Caitlin, and Hilda to discuss "Phantasma," by Kaylie Smith. Set in New Orleans, this book features ghouls and hauntings, a devilishly handsome MMC, a brave and selfless heroine, and spine-tingling spice to keep you enthralled for hours.  Join our Patreon for exclusive behind-the-scenes content and let's be friends!Instagram > @Booktokmademe_podTikTok > @BooktokMadeMe

Bridget, Caitlin, and Hilda are back with part 1 of "Empire of Storms," book 5 of Sarah J. Maas' Throne of Glass series. But don't worry - it won't be until the next episode when the trauma begins.  Join our Patreon for exclusive behind-the-scenes content and let's be friends!Instagram > @Booktokmademe_podTikTok > @BooktokMadeMe

Bridget, Caitlin, and Hilda wrap up "Queen of Shadows," book 4 in Sarah J. Maas' Throne of Glass series. If you're a longtime listener, you know these ladies aren't shy about giving their opinions and they deliver in this episode. Listen now! Join our Patreon for exclusive behind-the-scenes content and let's be friends!Instagram > @Booktokmademe_podTikTok > @BooktokMadeMe

Bridget, Caitlin, and Hilda are back with part 1 of "Queen of Shadows," book 4 in Sarah J. Maas' Throne of Glass series. There's going to be LOTS of Chaol hate (sorry not sorry), lots of laughs, and mispronounced names. So a typical episode - listen now!  Join our Patreon for exclusive behind-the-scenes content and let's be friends!Instagram > @Booktokmademe_podTikTok > @BooktokMadeMe

Bridget, Caitlin, and Hilda are back with book 2 of Kimberly Lemming's Mead Mishaps series, "That Time I Got Drunk and Yeeted a Love Potion at a Werewolf." And this isn't a boring, second book - it's just as funny, hilarious, sexy, and ridiculous as book 1. We think you'll really enjoy it so listen now.  Join our Patreon for exclusive behind-the-scenes content and let's be friends!Instagram > @Booktokmademe_podTikTok > @BooktokMadeMe

Bridget, Caitlin, and Hilda cover "Throne of Secrets," book 2 in Kerri Maniscalco's Prince of Sin series. Full disclosure: It wasn't their favorite, but that usually means they come with the jokes. Listen now and let us know if you laugh.  Join our Patreon for exclusive behind-the-scenes content and let's be friends!Instagram > @Booktokmademe_podTikTok > @BooktokMadeMe

Bridget, Caitlin, and Hilda wrap up Brynne Weaver's Ruinous Love trilogy by covering book 3, "Scythe & Sparrow." Although not as gory as the  previous installments, this book mostly delivers on what readers expect from the series: Dark humor, vigilante justice, and kinky sexy times. But is it as good as the other two? Listen now to find out.  Join our Patreon for exclusive behind-the-scenes content and let's be friends!Instagram > @Booktokmademe_podTikTok > @BooktokMadeMe

Join Bridget, Caitlin, and Hilda in this unhinged episode to discuss "That Time I got Drunk and Saved a Demon," book 1 of Kimberly Lemming's Mead Mishaps series. This book was delightfully zany, and we promise you'll enjoy it just as much as they did. Although they do need to apologize for uttering the words "slut juices."  Join our Patreon for exclusive behind-the-scenes content and let's be friends!Instagram > @Booktokmademe_podTikTok > @BooktokMadeMe

Bridget, Caitlin, and Hilda discuss the last half of "Goldfinch," the sixth and final book in Raven Kennedy's Plated Prisoner series.  Not to spoil anything, but it's a fantastic end to a great series ... and who knows, maybe the door has been left open to a spinoff. We sure hope so! Join our Patreon for exclusive behind-the-scenes content and let's be friends!Instagram > @Booktokmademe_podTikTok > @BooktokMadeMe

Join Bridget, Caitlin, and Hilda to discuss the first half of "Goldfinch," the sixth and final book in Raven Kennedy's The Plated Prisoner series. And we're all in agreement when we say the first half doesn't disappoint, and as the cherry on top, we get a glorious display of King Ravinger's special talent - iykyk.  Join our Patreon for exclusive behind-the-scenes content and let's be friends!Instagram > @Booktokmademe_podTikTok > @BooktokMadeMe

Bridget, Caitlin, and Hilda wrap up their discussion of "Onyx Storm," book 3 in Rebecca Yarros' The Empyrean series. While they dabble with some of the theories that have been circulating, they give their honest feedback on the book. They were entertained, but did they love it? Listen and find out.  Join our Patreon for exclusive behind-the-scenes content and let's be friends!Instagram > @Booktokmademe_podTikTok > @BooktokMadeMe

Bridget, Caitlin, and Hilda cover the first 28 chapters (roughly 46%) of "Onyx Storm," book 3 in Rebecca Yarros' The Empyrean series. They're here to give you their uncensored thoughts while butchering some names - just the way you like it. (Or at least we hope you do.) Join our Patreon for exclusive behind-the-scenes content and let's be friends!Instagram > @Booktokmademe_podTikTok > @BooktokMadeMe

Join Bridget, Caitlin, and Hilda to learn all about "Dark Restraint," book 7 in Katee Robert's Dark Olympus series.  Now let's be honest, you're probably in one of two camps: You may hate this series as much as Hilda does, but you still have FOMO and want to know why Circe has such nefarious plans or you may love the smut the way Bridget and Caitlin do and wish the plot didn't get in the way. Regardless of where you stand, listen now to get all the info.  Join our Patreon for exclusive behind-the-scenes content and let's be friends!Instagram > @Booktokmademe_podTikTok > @BooktokMadeMe

Bridget, Caitlin, and Hilda finish their discussion on "Heir of Fire," book 3 in Sarah J. Maas' Throne of Glass series. Are Chaol and Aedion still dumb and dumber? Does Hilda like Rowan yet? Is Manon still everyone's favorite? Listen now and get the answers to all your burning questions.  Join our Patreon for exclusive behind-the-scenes content and let's be friends!Instagram > @Booktokmademe_podTikTok > @BooktokMadeMe

Happy New Year! Kick off 2025 with Bridget, Caitlin, and Hilda and listen to the first half recap of "Heir of Fire," book 3 in Sarah J. Maas' Throne of Glass series.  Now does this book have a lot of POVs? Yes, but we promise they're worth it, even if your initial reaction is WTF. But have we ever steered you wrong?  Join our Patreon for exclusive behind-the-scenes content and let's be friends!Instagram > @Booktokmademe_podTikTok > @BooktokMadeMe

Join Bridget, Caitlin, and Hilda to reflect on the podcast in 2024. Get an updated why choose list from them, their favorite and least favorite books, and relive some of their favorite moments of the year.  Join our Patreon for exclusive behind-the-scenes content and let's be friends!Instagram > @Booktokmademe_podTikTok > @BooktokMadeMe

Join Bridget, Caitlin, and Hilda to discuss "A Monsoon Rising," book 2 in Thea Guanzon's The Hurricane Wars series. Now we all know that the second book in a series isn't always the best, but that is not the case with this one. It delivers on everything that was set up in book 1 and it makes you want book 3 right away.  Join our Patreon for exclusive behind-the-scenes content and let's be friends!Instagram > @Booktokmademe_podTikTok > @BooktokMadeMe

Bridget, Caitlin, and Hilda had the privilege of interviewing Thea Guanzon, author of "The Hurricane Wars" and the sequel that was just released, "A Monsoon Rising." We promise that there are no spoilers, but we still had so much fun talking about what we could talk about. Listen now!  Join our Patreon for exclusive behind-the-scenes content and let's be friends!Instagram > @Booktokmademe_podTikTok > @BooktokMadeMe

Bridget, Caitlin, and Hilda finish their coverage of "Never Keep," book 1 in the Sins of the Zodiac series by the Twisted Sisters - Caroline Peckham and Susanne Valenti. While the hosts' reaction to the book so far is mixed, they can agree on a couple of things: The ending was typical Twisted Sisters craziness and they want more. So listen now to get all the deets.  Join our Patreon for exclusive behind-the-scenes content and let's be friends!Instagram > @Booktokmademe_podTikTok > @BooktokMadeMe

Join the BookTok Made Me crew to discuss part 1 of "Never Keep," book 1 of Sins of the Zodiac, the newest series by Caroline Peckham and Susanne Valenti set in the Zodiac Academy world. And while Hilda and Caitlin still have a lot of questions about what's going on, they definitely want more of what's going on. Join our Patreon for exclusive behind-the-scenes content and let's be friends!Instagram > @Booktokmademe_podTikTok > @BooktokMadeMe

Bridget, Caitlin, and Hilda cover "Crown of Midnight," book 2 in Sarah J. Maas' Throne of Glass series. The plot thickens with book 2, and there are secrets to uncover and mysteries to solve and men to rage against. So listen now to get caught up.  Join our Patreon for exclusive behind-the-scenes content and let's be friends!Instagram > @Booktokmademe_podTikTok > @BooktokMadeMe

Bridget, Caitlin, and Hilda cover "Throne of Glass," book 1 in Sarah J. Maas' eponymous series.  They're always talking about it, so now it's time to find out why they all love the series so much.  Join our Patreon for exclusive behind-the-scenes content and let's be friends!Instagram > @Booktokmademe_podTikTok > @BooktokMadeMe

Join Bridget, Caitlin, and Hilda and hear all about the book they've been talking up for weeks - "Split or Swallow" by Lindsay Straube.  Did they call it 2024's "Ice Planet Barbarians?" Yes, yes they did. It's unpredictable and shocking, but damn sexy, and definitely a must-read ... or at least a must-listen to.  Join our Patreon for exclusive behind-the-scenes content and let's be friends!Instagram > @Booktokmademe_podTikTok > @BooktokMadeMe

A preview of things to come! Join Bridget, Caitlin, and Hilda to hear the reviews for Lindsay Straube's "Split or Swallow," the next book our trio will be covering.  Join our Patreon for exclusive behind-the-scenes content and let's be friends!Instagram > @Booktokmademe_podTikTok > @BooktokMadeMe

Bridget, Caitlin, and Hilda continue reading Harper L. Woods Coven of Bones series by covering book 2, "The Cursed." And well ... they're not sure if they're going to continue reading the series if there are more books and they give you their honest thoughts as to why.  Join our Patreon for exclusive behind-the-scenes content and let's be friends!Instagram > @Booktokmademe_podTikTok > @BooktokMadeMe

Spooky season continues! Bridget, Caitlin, and Hilda discuss "The Coven," book 1 in Harper L. Woods Coven of Bones series. It has major Chilling Adventures of Sabrina vibes, and we wonder if the villainous MMC Alaric Grayson Thorne will make you blush as hard as he made Hilda. Definitely worth the read and listen!  Join our Patreon for exclusive behind-the-scenes content and let's be friends!Instagram > @Booktokmademe_podTikTok > @BooktokMadeMe

Bridget, Caitlin, and Hilda continue their spooky season coverage and discuss "Bride" by Ali Hazelwood. Okay, so it's not really scary, but it has vampyres, werewolves, and the forced marriage trope will get your pulse racing. Plus, did someone say knotting?  Join our Patreon for exclusive behind-the-scenes content and let's be friends!Instagram > @Booktokmademe_podTikTok > @BooktokMadeMe

It's the start of spooky season! Join Bridget, Caitlin, and Hilda to discuss "Phantasma," by Kaylie Smith. Set in New Orleans, this book features ghouls and hauntings, a devilishly handsome MMC, a brave and selfless heroine, and spine-tingling spice to keep you enthralled for hours.  Join our Patreon for exclusive behind-the-scenes content and let's be friends!Instagram > @Booktokmademe_podTikTok > @BooktokMadeMe

Bridget, Caitlin, and Hilda discuss "Born of Blood and Ash," book 4 in Jennifer L. Armentrout's Flesh and Fire series, which is a prequel to the From Blood and Ash series. And well ... they read it so you don't have to. And we'll leave it at that. Happy listening! Join our Patreon for exclusive behind-the-scenes content and let's be friends!Instagram > @Booktokmademe_podTikTok > @BooktokMadeMe

It's time! Bridget, Caitlin, and Hilda are finally tackling the OG SJM series "Throne of Glass," starting with the prequel novella "The Assassin's Blade." Although they're not reading the novella in the official recommended order, they decided to start with it first because they hadn't all read it before ... and you know what? They liked going in this order. So listen now to get all their thoughts.  Join our Patreon for exclusive behind-the-scenes content and let's be friends!Instagram > @Booktokmademe_podTikTok > @BooktokMadeMe

Join Bridget, Caitlin, and Hilda to celebrate 100 episodes of BookTok Made Me Podcast. I mean are they 4 episodes late with the celebration, but it wouldn't be our favorite hosts if they did anything on time. So join them to reminisce about some of their favorite episodes - maybe they're some of your favorite episodes too. Favorite Episodes Links:A Light in the FlameButcher & BlackbirdLord of Embers Join our Patreon for exclusive behind-the-scenes content and let's be friends!Instagram > @Booktokmademe_podTikTok > @BooktokMadeMe

Bridget, Caitlin, and Hilda cover "Wild Wolf" the final book in Caroline Peckham and Susanne Valenti's Darkmore Penitentiary series. This final installment from the world of Solaria has everything that you would expect: Chaotic battles, lots of sexy time, and a heart-warming conclusion for Rosalie and her pack. So don't miss out and listen now!  Join our Patreon for exclusive behind-the-scenes content and let's be friends!Instagram > @Booktokmademe_podTikTok > @BooktokMadeMe

Bridget, Caitlin, and Hilda discuss all of "Feral Wolf," book 3 in Caroline Peckham and Susanne Valenti's Darkmore Penitentiary series. Is the cliffhanger for this book really that gut-wrenching? Considering that the hosts lived through ZA 7, they know what it's like to have your heart ripped out and tap-danced on with spiky heels, so they have thoughts on the ending plus the full recap. Tune in now!  Join our Patreon for exclusive behind-the-scenes content and let's be friends!Instagram > @Booktokmademe_podTikTok > @BooktokMadeMe

Bridget, Caitlin, and Hilda wrap up their coverage of "Alpha Wolf," book 2 in Caroline Peckham and Susanne Valenti's Darkmore Penitentiary series. While the book started off a little slow, it definitely ramps up at the end with typical Twisted Sisters chaos that includes: Plans going awry, unexpected deaths, and new traps to prevent the prisoners from leaving the most dangerous prison in Solaria.NOTE: DO NOT Google star-nosed mole unless you want to be traumatized for life.  Join our Patreon for exclusive behind-the-scenes content and let's be friends!Instagram > @Booktokmademe_podTikTok > @BooktokMadeMe

Bridget, Caitlin, and Hilda continue their coverage of the Twisted Sisters' Darkmore Penitentiary series with part 1 of book 2, "Alpha Wolf." Episode highlights include: Bursting into a fit of giggles anytime someone says "woof" instead of "wolf;" hating on the dastardly Gustard, and listening to snippets of the audio book so we call know what Caitlin is listening to.  Join our Patreon for exclusive behind-the-scenes content and let's be friends!Instagram > @Booktokmademe_podTikTok > @BooktokMadeMe

Bridget, Caitlin, and Hilda wrap up their discussion on "Caged Wolf," book 1 in Caroline Peckham and Susanne Valenti's Darkmore Penitentiary series. Episode highlights include: A tangent on women's gymnastics, thoughts on who Rosalie's next partner will be, and cursing Gustard, the latest villain to make our hosts exclaim, "F*ck that guy!"  Join our Patreon for exclusive behind-the-scenes content and let's be friends!Instagram > @Booktokmademe_podTikTok > @BooktokMadeMe

Bridget, Caitlin, and Hilda discuss part 1 of "Caged Wolf," book 1 in Caroline Peckham and Susanne Valenti's Darkmore Penitentiary series. That's right - they're back in the Twisted Sisters' world of Solaria, but this time with Rosalie Oscura as she tries to break out of the infamous fae prison. While Darkmore Penitentiary is a stand alone series, we HIGHLY recommend having read Ruthless Boys of the Zodiac and Zodiac Academy so that you understand all of the Easter Eggs the Sisters leave, and you don't get mad at the hosts for talking about the previous books, which they do. Join our Patreon for exclusive behind-the-scenes content and let's be friends!Instagram > @Booktokmademe_podTikTok > @BooktokMadeMe

Bridget, Caitlin, and Hilda take a break from book talk to catch up on life, answer Patreon questions, and discuss questions of the week.  While the episode is full of literary and personal tangents, there's a possibility for spoilers for all series they've read including: Zodiac Academy, Ruthless Boys of the Zodiac, Throne of Glass, A Court of Thorns and Roses, and Crescent City. Join our Patreon for exclusive behind-the-scenes content and let's be friends!Instagram > @Booktokmademe_podTikTok > @BooktokMadeMe

Bridget, Caitlin, and Hilda cover "Leather & Lark," book 2 in Brynne Weaver's Ruinous Love trilogy. Don't forget to check the trigger/content warnings before listening to the episode, although our hosting trio would say that this book is not as gratuitous as the first book in the trilogy.  Join our Patreon for exclusive behind-the-scenes content and let's be friends!Instagram > @Booktokmademe_podTikTok > @BooktokMadeMe

Bridget, Caitlin, and Hilda take a quick break from the romantasy genre and cover "Butcher & Blackbird," book 1 in Brynne Weaver's Ruinous Love trilogy.  Make sure you familiarize yourself with the content/trigger warnings for this twisted, dark romance featuring two serial killers who fall in love while hunting other serial killers/predators. But who's the real psycho in all of this - FMC/MMC Sloane and Rowan or Bridget, who revels in torturing Hilda with her descriptive retelling of all the gruesome scenes?  Join our Patreon for exclusive behind-the-scenes content and let's be friends!Instagram > @Booktokmademe_podTikTok > @BooktokMadeMe

Bridget, Caitlin, and Hilda wrap up their coverage of "Lady of Starfire," book 5 in Melissa Roehrich's Lady of Darkness series. The trio's feelings are still mixed on the series, but they weren't mixed on that that scene. IYKYK - the author definitely delivered with that couple.  Join our Patreon for exclusive behind-the-scenes content and let's be friends!Instagram > @Booktokmademe_podTikTok > @BooktokMadeMe

Bridget, Caitlin, and Hilda give you part 1 of their discussion on "Lady of Starfire," the fifth and final book in Melissa Roehrich's Lady of Darkness series. Even though the series is about to end, there's still secrets and plans being uncovered, and they're all a little lost and not entirely sure they know what's going on. But what they do know is that they need Razik and his "mai dagrocen" to  bang it out already.  Join our Patreon for exclusive behind-the-scenes content and let's be friends!Instagram > @Booktokmademe_podTikTok > @BooktokMadeMe

Bridget, Caitlin, and Hilda come to you with part 2 of their discussion on the FINAL book in Caroline Peckham and Susanne Valenti's Zodiac Academy series, "Restless Stars." And this book was everything that the fans needed it to be, so listen now to get caught up.  Join our Patreon for exclusive behind-the-scenes content and let's be friends!Instagram > @Booktokmademe_podTikTok > @BooktokMadeMe

The end is nigh! Bridget, Caitlin, Hilda start their discussion on "Restless Stars," book 9 and the final book in the Zodiac Academy series by Caroline Peckham and Susanne Valenti. They only discuss their initial thoughts and the first 50% of the book, but there are still plenty of tears and nostalgia in this episode.  Join our Patreon for exclusive behind-the-scenes content and let's be friends!Instagram > @Booktokmademe_podTikTok > @BooktokMadeMe

It's almost here! "Restless Stars" the final book in Caroline Peckham and Susanne Valenti's Zodiac Academy series will be released on April 23, 2024, and Bridget, Caitlin, and Hilda can't wait to read it. Listen now to get a quick recap on where we are in the series and find out what our hosts expect will happen in the final book.  Join our Patreon for exclusive behind-the-scenes content and let's be friends!Instagram > @Booktokmademe_podTikTok > @BooktokMadeMe

Bridget, Caitlin, and Hilda continue their coverage of Melissa Roehrich's Lady of Darkness series with book 4, "Lady of Embers." We're finally getting answers to the mysteries surrounding our favorite Avonleyan soap opera, but there's also some extra unhinged commentary about Bluey and Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory. And it's Hilda butchering names this episode - Cassius becomes Cassian, and why does Ashtine have an "e" at the end of her name when you're supposed to pronounced it Ash-ton?  The mysteries just never end with this series.  Join our Patreon for exclusive behind-the-scenes content and let's be friends!Instagram > @Booktokmademe_podTikTok > @BooktokMadeMe

Bridget, Caitlin, and Hilda continue their coverage of Melissa Roehrich's Lady of Darkness series with book 3, "Lady of Ashes." Full disclosure: Only 2 of the 3 hosts finished the book and they both felt the same about it - the beginning and ending were good, the middle was meh. But you can listen now to get all their thoughts and mispronunciations - it wouldn't be a BookTok Made Me episode without them.  Join our Patreon for exclusive behind-the-scenes content and let's be friends!Instagram > @Booktokmademe_podTikTok > @BooktokMadeMe

Bridget, Caitlin, and Hilda continue their coverage of Melissa Roehrich's Lady of Darkness series with book 2, Lady of Shadows. After reading this book, it seems like we also have a "Who's your mommy" mystery on our hands, and our hosts are here for the soap opera antics. Also they agree that Callan sucks.  Join our Patreon for exclusive behind-the-scenes content and let's be friends!Instagram > @Booktokmademe_podTikTok > @BooktokMadeMe