Podcasts about house of earth and blood

This week we talk about House of Earth and Blood (Crescent City 1) and we are loving the difference in this more modern fantasy! We definitely needed a switch and are enjoying re-reading these. Stick around while we talk about all of our favorite moments and characters! Come hang out with us on Instagram and Tiktok!

Wherein we explore a jurisdiction in Crescent City by Sarah J. Maas. Direct your random questions to: gwritersanon@gmail.com  Join our community on Facebook (Ghost Writers, Anonymous).  

This season, Jac and Amy conduct a literary analysis of Sarah J. Maas' book Crescent City: House of Earth and Blood! This is Part 2 of Episode 16.Jac and Amy discuss listener submitted thoughts that include content from the Crescent City series by Sarah J. Maas (Books 1-3) as well as the  A Court of Thorns and Roses and Throne of Glass series.TRIGGER WARNING: Contains graphic discussion of sexual acts as well as discussion of parental and partner abuse. Support the Show.

This season, Jac and Amy conduct a literary analysis of Sarah J. Maas' book Crescent City: House of Earth and Blood! This is Part 1 of Episode 16.Jac and Amy discuss listener submitted thoughts that include content from the Crescent City series by Sarah J. Maas (Books 1-3) as well as the entire A Court of Thorns and Roses series. TRIGGER WARNING: Contains graphic discussion of sexual acts as well as discussion of parental and partner abuse. Support the Show.

This season, Jac and Amy conduct a literary analysis of Sara J Maas' book Crescent City: House of Earth and Blood! This is Part 2 of Episode 15.In a last-ditch effort to save Bryce, Hunt plummets from a helicopter in order to shield her from the brimstone missiles. His ravaged body and sacrifice inspire Bryce to call for help. When no one heeds her call, Bryce's and Hunt's final moments draw near until a familiar voice reminds Bryce to light it up. Bryce throws herself into the Drop and to everyone's astonishment, plummets lower and lower into her power. Reconnected with Danika, Bryce makes her peace and races towards her future with Hunt. In the final battle's aftermath, Bryce and Hunt are both met with threats and rewards, reminding us that their story is far from over. This episode of Book Talk for BookTok covers chapters 90 - Epilogue of Sarah J. Maas' Crescent City: House of Earth and Blood.Support the show

This season, Jac and Amy conduct a literary analysis of Sara J Maas' book Crescent City: House of Earth and Blood! This is Part 2 of Episode 14.Lehabah's sacrifice allows Bryce the time she needs to kill Micah. But when the Aux don't come to arrest her for the crime of killing Valbara's Governor, Bryce is terrified to realize it's because the Horn has opened portals for the worst demons of the pit to rise up and terrorize Lunathion. While Bryce attempts to help those who are helpless, most of the Aux are stuck following protocol, and only the canine shifters and some of the Viper Queen's fae guards come to assist her in her attempt to aid the humans of Asphodel Meadows. In an effort to save Ithan, Bryce sacrifices her ability to secure herself in a bunker and must reveal her deepest secret to close the portals to Hel. But when only one portal closes, and Sandriel makes it clear she has communicated Bryce as a threat to the Asteri, Hunt seizes the opportunity and help from Hypaxia to wreak havoc on the remaining archangel before he leaves to save Bryce.This episode of Book Talk for BookTok covers chapters 80 through 89 of Sarah J. Maas' Crescent City: House of Earth and Blood.Support the show

This season, Jac and Amy conduct a literary analysis of Sara J Maas' book Crescent City: House of Earth and Blood! This is Part 1 of Episode 14.Lehabah's sacrifice allows Bryce the time she needs to kill Micah. But when the Aux don't come to arrest her for the crime of killing Valbara's Governor, Bryce is terrified to realize it's because the Horn has opened portals for the worst demons of the pit to rise up and terrorize Lunathion. While Bryce attempts to help those who are helpless, most of the Aux are stuck following protocol, and only the canine shifters and some of the Viper Queen's fae guards come to assist her in her attempt to aid the humans of Asphodel Meadows. In an effort to save Ithan, Bryce sacrifices her ability to secure herself in a bunker and must reveal her deepest secret to close the portals to Hel. But when only one portal closes, and Sandriel makes it clear she has communicated Bryce as a threat to the Asteri, Hunt seizes the opportunity and help from Hypaxia to wreak havoc on the remaining archangel before he leaves to save Bryce.This episode of Book Talk for BookTok covers chapters 80 through 89 of Sarah J. Maas' Crescent City: House of Earth and Blood.Small Ways To Live Well from The Simple ThingsGet a six week suggestion box of things to note and notice this spring.Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the show

This season, Jac and Amy conduct a literary analysis of Sara J Maas' book Crescent City: House of Earth and Blood! This is Part 2 of Episode 13.At the Summit for Valbara, the Asteri give their blessing and all the Crescent City players show up to discuss the future of their territory. Hunt stands by as one of Sandriel's minions, while in the city, Bryce continues to look for a way to free Hunt despite their differences. Though Micah should be at the Summit as well, he makes excuses to leave part way through, only to arrive in Griffin Antiquities. He reveals the location of Luna's Horn as well as his involvement in the death of Danika and the pack of Devils. Bryce manages to get out a message for help that makes all of Crescent City's leaders aware of Micah's treachery, and the leaders of the Summit watch on in horror as Bryce and her friends fight for their lives.This episode of Book Talk for BookTok covers chapters 73 through 79 of Sarah J. Maas' Crescent City: House of Earth and Blood.Small Ways To Live Well from The Simple ThingsGet a six week suggestion box of things to note and notice this spring.Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the show

This season, Jac and Amy conduct a literary analysis of Sara J Maas' book Crescent City: House of Earth and Blood! This is Part 1 of Episode 13.At the Summit for Valbara, the Asteri give their blessing and all the Crescent City players show up to discuss the future of their territory. Hunt stands by as one of Sandriel's minions, while in the city, Bryce continues to look for a way to free Hunt despite their differences. Though Micah should be at the Summit as well, he makes excuses to leave part way through, only to arrive in Griffin Antiquities. He reveals the location of Luna's Horn as well as his involvement in the death of Danika and the pack of Devils. Bryce manages to get out a message for help that makes all of Crescent City's leaders aware of Micah's treaturey, and the leaders of the Summit watch on in horror as Bryce and her friends fight for their lives.This episode of Book Talk for BookTok covers chapters 73 through 79 of Sarah J. Maas' Crescent City: House of Earth and Blood.Small Ways To Live Well from The Simple ThingsGet a six week suggestion box of things to note and notice this spring.Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the show

This season, Jac and Amy conduct a literary analysis of Sara J Maas' book Crescent City: House of Earth and Blood! This is Part 2 of Episode 12.Bryce's worst nightmares come true when she discovers Hunt and his Fallen comrades have been secretly working to purchase a shipment of synth from the Viper Queen. Micah and Fury intercede, with the latter escorting her friend home where Ruhn watches over her. While Hunt mourns the pain he has caused Bryce, Bryce spirals, causing her to question whether anything she and Hunt had was real. It is only when Fury brings news of Sandriel's possession of Hunt as her property that Bryce reminds herself that Hunt is her friend and she does not want him to return to the archangel he loathes. Despite Bryce's efforts to persuade Sandriel to sell Hunt to Bryce, Ruhn intercedes, only for one of Bryce's many secrets to be revealed to the world.This episode of Book Talk for BookTok covers chapters 65 through 72 of Sarah J. Maas' Crescent City: House of Earth and Blood.Support the show

This season, Jac and Amy conduct a literary analysis of Sara J Maas' book Crescent City: House of Earth and Blood! This is Part 1 of Episode 12.Bryce's worst nightmares come true when she discovers Hunt and his Fallen comrades have been secretly working to purchase a shipment of synth from the Viper Queen. Micah and Fury intercede, with the latter escorting her friend home where Ruhn watches over her. While Hunt mourns the pain he has caused Bryce, Bryce spirals, causing her to question whether anything she and Hunt had was real. It is only when Fury brings news of Sandriel's possession of Hunt as her property that Bryce reminds herself that Hunt is her friend and she does not want him to return to the archangel he loathes. Despite Bryce's efforts to persuade Sandriel to sell Hunt to Bryce, Ruhn intercedes, only for one of Bryce's many secrets to be revealed to the world.This episode of Book Talk for BookTok covers chapters 65 through 72 of Sarah J. Maas' Crescent City: House of Earth and Blood.Support the show

This season, Jac and Amy conduct a literary analysis of Sara J Maas' book Crescent City: House of Earth and Blood! This is Part 2 of Episode 11.Despite pleas from her mother and Hunt, Bryce refuses to see a mediwith about the pain in her leg. Her investigation leads her to a new hidden truth, that Danika was somehow involved in Synth and kept the information from Bryce. The pain of this realization does not make the day of Dankia's birthday any better, nor does the cruel joke Amelie plays on Bryce. While Hunt reacts poorly to this, Bryce uses it as motivation to take care of her wound and assist in the creation of a Synth antidote in the process. Hunt is faced with the consequences of his actions, and while Bryce tends to his wounded body she also uncovers more deadly truths about Synth that put everyone she knows in more danger than ever before.This episode of Book Talk for BookTok covers chapters 57 through 64 of Sarah J. Maas' Crescent City: House of Earth and Blood.Support the show

This season, Jac and Amy conduct a literary analysis of Sara J Maas' book Crescent City: House of Earth and Blood! This is Part 1 of Episode 11.Despite pleas from her mother and Hunt, Bryce refuses to see a mediwith about the pain in her leg. Her investigation leads her to a new hidden truth, that Danika was somehow involved in Synth and kept the information from Bryce. The pain of this realization does not make the day of Dankia's birthday any better, nor does the cruel joke Amelie plays on Bryce. While Hunt reacts poorly to this, Bryce uses it as motivation to take care of her wound and assist in the creation of a Synth antidote in the process. Hunt is faced with the consequences of his actions, and while Bryce tends to his wounded body she also uncovers more deadly truths about Synth that put everyone she knows in more danger than ever before.This episode of Book Talk for BookTok covers chapters 57 through 64 of Sarah J. Maas' Crescent City: House of Earth and Blood.Support the show

This season, Jac and Amy conduct a literary analysis of Sara J Maas' book Crescent City: House of Earth and Blood! This is Part 2 of Episode 10.When Bryce is barred from entering the Autumn King's villa, she is left without an outlet to vent her frustrations. Hunt finds her at an old haunt and questions whether Bryce is in a healthy mindset given all the revelations she's been forced to accept. As a result of Hunt's request that Viktoria use the Fae tech to review Danika's old clothes, Micah sends Hunt on a mission that leaves him wrecked and a shell of himself. Bryce is there to help Hunt pick up the pieces and the energy between them shifts. But Bryce becomes distracted with the information of Synth being detected on the clothing of the murder victims, including Danika, and Hunt has to ground her by reminding her to prioritize those who matter most.This episode of Book Talk for BookTok covers chapters 52 through 56 of Sarah J. Maas' Crescent City: House of Earth and Blood.Support the show

This season, Jac and Amy conduct a literary analysis of Sara J Maas' book Crescent City: House of Earth and Blood! This is Part 2 of Episode 9.In the wake of their visit to the Den, Bryce and Hunt contemplate how to find hard evidence of Sabine's involvement in Danika's death. Both are faced with feelings of loneliness, which ultimately leads to their evening rendezvous in the night garden, where they are attacked by the kristalos demon. The difficulties don't end there when Sabine confronts the pair. The truth Sabine reveals about Danika's actions before her death leaves Bryce reeling and spurs her into action to seek answers about who Danika's true murder might be from an old acquaintance.This episode of Book Talk for BookTok covers chapters 44 through 51 of Sarah J. Maas' Crescent City: House of Earth and Blood.Support the show

This season, Jac and Amy conduct a literary analysis of Sara J Maas' book Crescent City: House of Earth and Blood! This is Part 1 of Episode 9.In the wake of their visit to the Den, Bryce and Hunt contemplate how to find hard evidence of Sabine's involvement in Danika's death. Both are faced with feelings of loneliness, which ultimately leads to their evening rendezvous in the night garden, where they are attacked by the kristalos demon. The difficulties don't end there when Sabine confronts the pair. The truth Sabine reveals about Danika's actions before her death leaves Bryce reeling and spurs her into action to seek answers about who Danika's true murder might be from an old acquaintance. This episode of Book Talk for BookTok covers chapters 44 through 51 of Sarah J. Maas' Crescent City: House of Earth and Blood.Support the show

Join Ashley and Liz this week as they haphazardly delve into the complexity that is Crescent City 1: House of Earth and Blood. We break it down into the parts we find interesting, emphasize the importance of vibes (we're more “sparknotes” and less encyclopedia Britannia for our fellow millennials out there) and introduce you to our new segments: Weekly Faves & Fails, and the classic Smash or Pass. Before our recap of HOEAB, we also take you along on our scavenger hunt to find all the special editions of House of Flame and Shadow, the newest release in the Sarah J. Maas catalog. Don't be shy, subscribe! New Podcasts every Tuesday! YouTube | TikTok | Instagram | Podcast Platforms@BestiesandtheBooksPodcast Liz Instagram | TikTok@TheRealLifeVeganWife AshleyInstagram | TikTok@AshleyEllixShop bookish apparel worn in this episode!Ashley is wearing: Daughter of No Worlds Max's Flower Garden Tee from  The Bean Workshop | * https://go.magik.ly/ml/20qel/Liz is wearing: Fourth Wing Violet & Xaden Tee from The Bean Workshop | * https://go.magik.ly/ml/20qet/Any link with an * is an affiliate link through the service Magic Links and is eligible for a commission to us with no extra cost to you. Thank you for helping support our podcast!

This season, Jac and Amy conduct a literary analysis of Sara J Maas' book Crescent City: House of Earth and Blood! This is Part 2 of Episode 8.Bryce and Hunt are stunned by the reveal of Sabine's potential meddling in evidence that suggests she is the one behind Danika's murder. While they continue their investigation and review Viktoria's evidence of the kristalos demon, Ruhn conducts his own research into mediwitch techniques that could repair Luna's Horn. With limited new information on their hands, Bryce and Hunt push forward their investigation by going back to the scene where a kristalos demon was last seen, only to realize they must finally face Sabine to determine whether they can catch her in a lie that will prove her involvement in her daughter's death.This episode of Book Talk for BookTok covers chapters 38 through 43 of Sarah J. Maas' Crescent City: House of Earth and Blood.Support the show

This season, Jac and Amy conduct a literary analysis of Sara J Maas' book Crescent City: House of Earth and Blood! This is Part 1 of Episode 8.Bryce and Hunt are stunned by the reveal of Sabine's potential meddling in evidence that suggests she is the one behind Danika's murder. While they continue their investigation and review Viktoria's evidence of the kristalos demon, Ruhn conducts his own research into mediwitch techniques that could repair Luna's Horn. With limited new information on their hands, Bryce and Hunt push forward their investigation by going back to the scene where a kristalos demon was last seen, only to realize they must finally face Sabine to determine whether they can catch her in a lie that will prove her involvement in her daughter's death.This episode of Book Talk for BookTok covers chapters 38 through 43 of Sarah J. Maas' Crescent City: House of Earth and Blood.Support the show

This season, Jac and Amy conduct a literary analysis of Sara J Maas' book Crescent City: House of Earth and Blood! This is Part 2 of Episode 7.Hunt's shock at seeing his former captor forces Bryce to step in to do what she does best: Distract. After catching the attention of Micah, Bryce dismisses the governor's advances, causing him to lash out at Hunt. In an effort to find whoever is behind the missing Horn, Hunt visits the Oracle, where he is warned to stay away from Bryce. The warning only brings Bryce and Hunt closer together as they prepare to finally see Briggs in person. The meeting does not go according to plan, and only Bryce is able to help Hunt get out of his head and his spiral of self-hatred. A quick meeting with Ruhn and his friends has Bryce showing off her firearm skills for Hunt, where things get tense and heated.This episode of Book Talk for BookTok covers chapters 31 through 37 of Sarah J. Maas' Crescent City: House of Earth and Blood.Support the show

This season, Jac and Amy conduct a literary analysis of Sara J Maas' book Crescent City: House of Earth and Blood! This is Part 1 of Episode 7.Hunt's shock at seeing his former captor forces Bryce to step in to do what she does best: Distract. After catching the attention of Micah, Bryce dismisses the governor's advances, causing him to lash out at Hunt. In an effort to find whoever is behind the missing Horn, Hunt visits the Oracle, where he is warned to stay away from Bryce. The warning only brings Bryce and Hunt closer together as they prepare to finally see Briggs in person. The meeting does not go according to plan, and only Bryce is able to help Hunt get out of his head and his spiral of self-hatred. A quick meeting with Ruhn and his friends has Bryce showing off her firearm skills for Hunt, where things get tense and heated. This episode of Book Talk for BookTok covers chapters 31 through 37 of Sarah J. Maas' Crescent City: House of Earth and Blood.Support the show

Bridget, Caitlin, and Hilda provide their recap of Sarah J. Maas' "House of Flame and Shadow," book 3 in her Crescent City series. Trying to keep the thoughts and feelings to a minimum, they give you the high level recap of this much anticipated book.  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 rest of their thoughts on "House of Flame and Shadow," book 3 in Sarah J. Maas' Crescent City series.  SPOILER WARNING: Their thoughts cover all of the Maasverse, including  Throne of Glass and ACOTAR.  Join our Patreon for exclusive behind-the-scenes content and let's be friends!Instagram > @Booktokmademe_podTikTok > @BooktokMadeMe

The day has finally arrived for Megan and Kate to start the bestselling, epically magical series: CRESCENT CITY by SARAH J. MAAS! Tune in for this very special EXCLUSIVE PATREON PREVIEW as they dive into the pages of HOUSE OF EARTH AND BLOOD, and discuss what they loved about the world of Midgard, their thoughts on their new heroine, the romance that made their hearts swell, and the emotional chaos they experienced in the last two hundred pages.Make sure to join Megan and Kate in two weeks when they will return to chat all about that very special BONUS CHAPTER from VERITY by COLLEEN HOOVER!Support the showWant to explore the world of book series with us? Become a PATRON and experience the high and lows of devouring series long stories!Looking for more bookish talk? Follow us on IG and TikTok!

Join Bridget, Caitlin, and Hilda to get their early thoughts on "House of Flame and Shadow," book 3 in Sarah J. Maas' Crescent City series.  Recorded two days after the book came out, our hosts got about 45% through the book and they stick to those plot points, in case you haven't finished reading but still need to talk about 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 discuss the early release of the prologue and chapter 1 of House of Flame and Shadow, book 3 in Sarah J. Maas' Crescent City series.  Join our Patreon for exclusive behind-the-scenes content and let's be friends!Instagram > @Booktokmademe_podTikTok > @BooktokMadeMe

Crescent City 1&2. We become scholars, conspiracy theorists,  and have a little fun with our SJM zodiac. There will be spoilers if you have not read CC1 and/or CC2. NO CC3 spoilers. Sneaky LinksEmily keyboardhttps://bit.ly/49dO5FELizzy sky projectorhttps://bit.ly/3SLFW6lTanyarare beauty browhttps://bit.ly/3vWt5VSSupport the showConnect with usInstagram: https://bit.ly/ourIGpageTikTok: https://bit.ly/ourTiktokpageIntro and Outro music, Sexy Fashion Beat from Coma-Media

This season, Jac and Amy conduct a literary analysis of Sara J Maas' book Crescent City: House of Earth and Blood! This is Part 2 of Episode 3.22 months have passed since the night Bryce's life was changed forever. With a carefree, party-girl exterior, Bryce has changed in ways that many don't even see. After a frustrating business meeting at her old haunt – interrupted by none other than her brother, Bryce's life is changed once again when a visit from Micah, Hunt, and Isaiah, reveals that Danika's murderer is not who they once thought. The demon-summoning murderer is back and has found another victim. Their only lead: Bryce Quinlan. While Bryce agrees to help find Danika's killer, Hunt discovers that his own freedom is at stake. His only path forward: working with Bryce to find the perpetrator. Support the show

TikTok's very own Sarah M., aka rosebudmode joins Bridget, Caitlin, and Hilda to discuss the Maasverse and the upcoming release of "House of Flame and Shadow." Listen now to hear their thoughts on fan theories and what they expect to happen in SJM's much-anticipated upcoming release. Follow Sarah on TikTok and listen to her and Avery talk all things SJM on Wyrd from the Realm. Theories discussed this episode:Emily's Theories - Elain as High Lady of the Dawn Court    Join our Patreon for exclusive behind-the-scenes content and let's be friends!Instagram > @Booktokmademe_podTikTok > @BooktokMadeMe

HBs! We're kicking off our special Patreon series the 12 Weeks of Maas-mas! That's right, for the next 3 (or probably more) months, Sabrina and Mel will be recapping Crescent City books 1 and 2 on Patreon, in preparation for book 3's release in January!!In this episode, we cover chapters 1-12 of HOUSE OF EARTH AND BLOOD and we don't hold back! What is haaaaappening?! How did she wreck Mel in the first 5 chapters? Whyyyyyy???So, you don't need to do a big reread to get prepped for HOUSE OF FLAME AND SHADOW, just head over to Patreon and listen to these hot dummies experience them for the first time. Bonus Content: who was that beehive lady? Not Reese Witherspoon, rockstar day at elementary school, gettin' horny in the White Raven's bathroom, drunk logic, people pulp, and so much more!Lady Loves: Sabrina: don't be afraid to break up your routine! Like when Sabrina eschewed spending Thanksgiving reading with her charcuterie board to go have lunch at an old folks home! She loves an old person. Mel: mini pies! They're maybe better than regular pies? But make the crust super thin. The above are affiliate links, which means by purchasing through them you help the podcast without paying a cent more than you would otherwise!Make sure to check out Mel's new podcast Bonkers Romance! Subscribe! Rate! Review! Tell all your friends :)Get more content on PATREON!!Sign up for our Newsletter! MERCH! Teepublic, Chicaloo Kate, RedbubbleInstagram: @heavingbosomsTwitter: @heaving_bosoms

Caitlin walks Bridget and Hilda through several Maasverse theories connecting Sarah J. Maas' three best-selling series: A Court of Thorns and Roses, Throne of Glass, and Crescent City.  Some of these theories are mind-blowing, some of them are fun, but all of them will give you something to think about. Shoutout to all the TikTok creators who inspired this post: @courtofthornsandrosie@emilystheories@marieb0803@jlecreads@tessgalathynius@rosebudmode@the.caro.showAnd don't forget to use our special link to save 30% off your first month of any Zencastr paid plan.

Bridget, Caitlin, and Hilda continue their Crescent City 2, "House of Sky and Breath" journey with part 2 of 3 of their discussion. That's right, there's now going to be a part 3, because our girls talk A LOT. But also, since this is their 50th episode, there's gonna be a giveaway! Checkout their IG for more details: @booktokmademe_pod. 

This week, Bridget, Caitlin, and Hilda finish their coverage of Sarah J. Maas' Crescent City book 1, "House of Earth and Blood." WARNING: While you know these gals always try to bring the laughs, you're gonna need to grab some tissue because one of the most noble and heart-wrenching deaths in the Maasverse happens  ...  plus all the other moments that pull at your heart strings. So grab your favorite emotional support item and listen now! 

This week, Bridget, Caitlin, and Hilda begin their coverage of Sarah J. Maas' Crescent City series, starting with book 1, "House of Earth and Blood." Part 1 of the recap covers what the trio has coined BDD - SPOILER ALERT - before Danika's death, plus a quick explanation of the world-building, power hierarchies, and the 5-minute recap ... which is never actually 5 minutes. 

 Polly talks about the second half of the first Crescent City book, House of Earth and Blood.Content Warnings: Death of a loved one, violence and suicide. 

Polly reads the first half of the first Crescent City book, House of Earth and Blood.Content Warning: death of a loved one, and murder. 

We chat about Parts 3 and 4 of House of Earth and Blood by Sarah J. Maas.  The fae and angels are still sexy.  This murder mystery kicks into high gear.  We deep dive into which romances we hope to see, predictions for the rest of the Crescent City series, and theories about a possible SJ Maas multiverse.  Buckle up!

We're kicking off Sarah J. May by discussing parts one and two of House of Earth and Blood by Sarah J. Maas.  We fangirl.  HARD.  We have sexy fae, sexy angels, tattooed bad boys, wicked smart party girls, a whole world that combines magic and technology.  Plus, a supernatural murder mystery.  We really couldn't ask for more.  This ain't a YA fantasy.

Surprise! We interrupt your regularly scheduled THRONE OF GLASS episode to bring you a special first reaction episode to HOUSE OF SKY AND BREATH - the newest CRESCENT CITY book from Sarah J Maas!

Light it up Danika! Light it up! Light it up! Light it up! Have you forgotten everything about Crescent City (House of Earth and Blood) except the pain and intense ugly crying? Worry not because Laura Marie and Jessica Marie have nailed down the (probably not all of them, the book is thicc) details and are ready to discuss why a DC villain is the only way that Hunt can be seen from now on. No really. There are also discussions about friendships, Easter eggs, and general gushing about Bryce. This was recorded BEFORE the leak was released. So no worries about any sort of spoilers. It's all very interesting. Kite Man content here (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0-FNg90DRiU): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0-FNg90DRiU TW / CW: substance abuse, addiction For additional TW/CW information for your future reads, head to this site for more: https://triggerwarningdatabase.com/ Spoilers: The worlds Sarah J. Maas has created Mentions: The worlds Sarah J. Maas has created, We Hunt the Flame, The Songs of Wraith and Ruin duology, Neon Gods, Kingdom of the Cursed Shout out to: @EnchantedOddities @BlissfullyBookish *Thank you for listening to us! Please subscribe and leave a 5 star review and follow us on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/acofaepodcast/) and on our TikToks! TikTok: ACOFAELaura : Laura Marie (https://www.tiktok.com/@acofaelaura?) ACOFAEJessica : Jessica Marie (https://www.tiktok.com/@acofaejessica?)

This week, it's time to tackle the real monster on our TBR, the book that we've all been putting off reading for far too long. Yup, you guessed it, we're discussing HOUSE OF EARTH AND BLOOD or as S would call it "Emotional Damage!" Crescent City opens its doors to a brand-new world where shifters, faes, vampires and the like co-exist. But is it really all sunshine and roses or is something brewing in the dark underbelly of this metropolis? Perhaps things aren't quite as they seem, especially when rebellions of the past start encroaching on the present... Trigger warning: mentions of grief, survivor's guilt, torture, forced amputation as punishment (wings), betrayal from a loved one, attempted suicide, and loss of loved ones Book of the week: House of Earth and Blood (Crescent City, #1) by Sarah J. Maas Books mentioned: Feather by Olivia Wildenstein Find us: E-mail—romancingthemonsterspodcast@gmail.com Twitter—@theRTMpod Instagram—@romancingthemonsterspodcast TikTok—@Romancingthemonsterspod Find M: Instagram & Twitter—@foesandlovers Find S: Instagram & Twitter—@butthisbook Find Seff: Instagram & Twitter—@prosewithwoes Romancing the Monsters is a podcast that looks at the monster within: the shadow keeping the characters away from true and absolute happiness. This monster can be a prejudice, fear, insecurity, trauma and so on. We believe that romance novels are as much about one's personal journey as they are about finding love. After all, love makes us vulnerable and forces us to bare our monsters to another.

COVERED IN THIS EPI: Steph & Ava theorize all things Crescent City, including ships, POV characters, Asteri-Theory, and more! As we wind down the Crescent City read along, we hope you've enjoyed HOUSE OF EARTH AND BLOOD, whether you're a veteran or a virgin to its intensity ;) As a side note, we did have to chop this episode into two parts, and you can expect to see Ruhn-inantions, thoughts! about the Asteri, and our sexually ambivalent ships! Stay tuned for the second part, which will air next week! What You Can Expect: Swamp Sharks Biker Gangs (Motorcycle or Bicycle...you'll just have to listen to find out) Dolphin Demons IRL Quinlar! Supremacy! Some Content Warnings: There are 1000% spoilers for CRESCENT CITY; if you aren't quite caught up, I recommend saving this episode for later :) There are mild spoilers for the A COURT OF THORNS AND ROSES series in this episode, and at timestamp 34:46-34:56, there is a brief mention of r*pe, so please keep that in mind if this is a trigger word for you! (The conversation is not about r*pe, it's about dolphins, but the word does come up - did y'all know that dolphins are assholes?!)