Podcast appearances and mentions of Sara J Maas

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Romance is fiction's top-selling genre. And ‘romantasy', where romance meets fantasy, has become a literary phenomenon. That's thanks to the novel we're discussing today, A Court of Thorns and Roses, and its writer, Sarah J Maas. Also known as ACOTAR, this is the first novel in Maas' five-book series. It tells the story of a human girl who is taken captive in a faerie kingdom, and falls in love with one of its aristocratic lords. Maas's books have sold more than 38mn copies worldwide — spawning memes, tattoos and immersive fan clubs. What is its appeal, and why has ‘romantasy' exploded in recent years? -------Want to take our survey for a chance to win a pair of Bose QuietComfort 35 wireless headphones? Here's the link, and here are the terms and conditions.We love hearing from you. Lilah is on Instagram @lilahrap. We're on X @lifeandartpod and on email at lifeandart@ft.com. And please share this episode with your friends!-------Links (all FT links get you past the paywall): – Madison Darbyshire's piece, ‘Hot stuff: why readers fall in love with romance novels' is here: https://on.ft.com/3YiLEQ1 – A profile of Sara J Maas, by Anna Nicolaou: https://on.ft.com/4deUD9h – For more summer reads, check out Laura Battle's selection of the best summer fiction books here. – Laura is on X @battlelaura. Madison is @MADarbyshire. -------Special FT subscription offers for Life and Art podcast listeners, from 50% off a digital subscription to a $1/£1/€1 trial, are here: http://ft.com/lifeandartRead a transcript of this episode on FT.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Have you heard of Sarah J Maas? Chances are you have – her books are everywhere right now and it seems like everyone's obsessed with them! But, who is Sarah J Maas and how did her work become so popular? We did a bit of a deeper dive during this episode into her story and universe, also known as the “Maasverse”! Have you read any of her books? Let us know your thoughts

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 1 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, plumits 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 1 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

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

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 6.Though Bryce runs through the city to escape Hunt in the aftermath of the temple acolyte's murder, Hunt trails her, torn between ensuring his own security and apologizing. Bryce hides in the White Raven and meets Juniper, but their brief gathering meets a timely end. Hunt spirits Bryce away to Ruhn's house to patch her up, where Ruhn brings the news of the Keres group's involvement with the explosion. The result? New roomie for Bryce by the name of Hunt Athalar.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 6.Though Bryce runs through the city to escape Hunt in the aftermath of the temple acolyte's murder, Hunt trails her, torn between ensuring his own security and apologizing. Bryce hides in the White Raven and meets Juniper, but their brief gathering meets a timely end. Hunt spirits Bryce away to Ruhn's house to patch her up, where Ruhn brings the news of the Keres group's involvement with the explosion. The result? New roomie for Bryce by the name of Hunt Athalar.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 5.Bryce and Hunt make their way to the Meat Market, where Bryce hustles a satyr for the illusive and taboo obsidian salt. What Hunt does not realize is that she is also attracting the attention of the Viper Queen. A conversation with the Viper Queen has Bryce realizing she must look to where it hurts the most to find the answers she seeks about Danika. After Bryce and Hunt come to a tentative truce, they are summoned to Luna's Temple by Ruhn, where he admits to his search for Luna's Horn. The day following their meeting, another brutal murder by the kristallos demon shakes Bryce to her core.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 5.Bryce and Hunt make their way to the Meat Market, where Bryce hustles a satyr for the illusive and taboo obsidian salt. What Hunt does not realize is that she is also attracting the attention of the Viper Queen. A conversation with the Viper Queen has Bryce realizing she must look to where it hurts the most to find the answers she seeks about Danika. After Bryce and Hunt come to a tentative truce, they are summoned to Luna's Temple by Ruhn, where he admits to his search for Luna's Horn. The day following their meeting, another brutal murder by the kristallos demon shakes Bryce to her core.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 4.Ruhn Danaan, Crown Prince of the Valbaran Fae, is a mere cog in the Autumn King's world. Despite their blood ties, the two men disagree on many points, including the point that is Bryce Quinlan. Bryce and Hunt have their own tug of war, with Bryce doing her best to leave Hunt in the dark as she looks into the people who might link the deaths of Danika and Maximus Tertian.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 4.Ruhn Danaan, Crown Prince of the Valbaran Fae, is a mere cog in the Autumn King's world. Despite their blood ties, the two men disagree on many points, including the point that is Bryce Quinlan. Bryce and Hunt have their own tug of war, with Bryce doing her best to leave Hunt in the dark as she looks into the people who might link the deaths of Danika and Maximus Tertian.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 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

Welcome to season 5 where we will do a literary analysis of Sara J Maas' book A House of Earth and Blood! This is Part 1 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

Welcome to season 5 where we will do a literary analysis of Sara J Maas' book A House of Earth and Blood! This is Part 2 of Episode 2.After dumping Reid Rednar at the Pearl and Rose, Bryce calls on her friends to party at the White Raven in order to avoid confronting Connor's intensity at home. While a night of drugs and dancing brings Bryce to life, little does she know what she is about to return home to find. With Danika and the Pack of Devils dead, only one tenuous thread keeps Bryce safely in the witness column and not the alternative.Support the show

Welcome to season 5 where we will do a literary analysis of Sara J Maas' book A House of Earth and Blood! This is Part 1 of Episode 1.Welcome to Lunathion, aka Crescent City, where Bryce Quinlan and her best friend Danika Fendyr are working women by day, and resident party gals by night. An encounter with a Nightstalker forces Danika to visit Bryce at Giffin Antiquities, where she leaves her weapons and borrows clothes before attending a meeting with the Heads of the City. In the early chapters of House of Earth and Blood where the relationships are plentiful and messy, the scene is set and groundwork laid for the journey of Bryce and those she loves most.Support the show

Welcome to season 5 where we will do a literary analysis of Sara J Maas' book A House of Earth and Blood! This is Part 1 of Episode 2.After dumping Reid Rednar at the Pearl and Rose, Bryce calls on her friends to party at the White Raven in order to avoid confronting Connor's intensity at home. While a night of drugs and dancing brings Bryce to life, little does she know what she is about to return home to find. With Danika and the Pack of Devils dead, only one tenuous thread keeps Bryce safely in the witness column and not the alternative.Support the show

Welcome to season 5 where we will do a literary analysis of Sara J Maas' book A House of Earth and Blood! This is Part 2 of Episode 1Welcome to Lunathion, aka Crescent City, where Bryce Quinlan and her best friend Danika Fendyr are working women by day, and resident party gals by night. An encounter with a Nightstalker forces Danika to visit Bryce at Giffin Antiquities, where she leaves her weapons and borrows clothes before attending a meeting with the Heads of the City. In the early chapters of House of Earth and Blood where the relationships are plentiful and messy, the scene is set and groundwork laid for the journey of Bryce and those she loves most.Support the show

En este episodio hablamos acerca de la serie de libros "ACOTAR" (A Court of Thorns & Roses / Una corte de rosas y espinas) , de Sara J. Maas. La cual sigue a Feyre Archeron, una cazadora arrastrada al reino de los faeries por matar a una criatura mágica. En este mundo de peligros y secretos, se enamora de Tamlin, un enigmático Alto Faery, mientras enfrenta desafíos y amenazas que podrían destruir ambos mundos. La serie fusiona romance, fantasía y acción, explorando temas como el amor y la lealtad en un universo mágico y vibrante.

In this episode we'll discuss:Rules of ConveyanceApa-oh-no!Blurb-When her grandmother passed away, 19 year old Lorena Quinn was left a small fortune in her will. Along with a further surprise.Upon accepting the inheritance, Lorena learned that she was central to a prophecy. A prophecy that forecast the end of the world and Lorena was the only one who could save it.For this to happen, Lorena would have to have a child with one of the four sons of Vlad. Commonly known as vampires.Now she has to choose which of the four eligible vampire bachelors will be the father of her child.However, before she makes her choice, she must first live with them.All of them, at the same time...Other books we're reading: The Rebel King by Gina Maxwell, Seduced by Starlight by Sara Ivy Hill, The Werewolves Fate by Ferrell Dawsom, A Court of Thorns and Roses Audiobook by Sara J. Maas. Bookish Haven Events Reading Retreat in Scotland-https://www.bookishhavenevents.comFind out more about us-https://linktr.ee/BondedBooksPodcastIf you'd like to email questions, comments or book suggestions you can do so at BondedBooksPodcast@gmail.com

In this episode we'll discuss:Trying New ThingsNo Virgins AllowedHurry Up and WaitBlurb-Hayley's on the run from a stalker who's determined to make her pay. When she saves the life of the Alpha of the local wolf pack, exposing her new location in the process, Cooper decides he has to make her his.His to possess, his to love, his to protect.He's waited a long time to find his mate. He's not going to let her go.She risked her cover and her life to save him. He's willing to do anything to keep her safe.Will Hayley be able to accept this whole new world of wolf shifters and fated mates that she never knew existed, or will her past catch up to her and ruin it all?This is book 1 in the hot and steamy paranormal werewolf romance series, the Shifters of Grey Ridge.Other books we're reading: The Alpha's Inferno, The Alpha's Revival and The Alpha's Catch by Reece Barden; The Werewolf's Fate by Ferrell Dawson, A Court of Mist and Fury by Sara J. Maas, Roar of the Storm King by Alessa Thorn. Bookish Haven Events Reading Retreat in Scotland-https://www.bookishhavenevents.comFind out more about us-https://linktr.ee/BondedBooksPodcastIf you'd like to email questions, comments or book suggestions you can do so at BondedBooksPodcast@gmail.com

The Liner Notes Podcast with Crimson Calamity. Audiocapsules: Deep-dive interviews, reviews, and live tunes from your new favorite artists. We used to read the liner notes. Now? We Listen. SEASON 3: Episode 4 - July 31st 2023 Author, Singer, Pianist and incredible songwriter of soundtracks to books Beth Crowley sat with Lauren and Mallory to discuss all her amazing songs inspired by the works of fiction we all love! Beth is now currently the reigning Queen of Rapid Fire questions as far as we're concerned. Also be sure to check out her YouTube Channel and see all the Lyric Videos made by Lauren's company Dance Magick Media! Drink of the week: Cold Blooded ColadaSubscribe to this podcast AND our mailing list for a free download of our song Fool's Gold - we're a band too! Our new EP WildCard is out now! we ALSO have Merch!Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, Spotify, and Twitter - we wanna be friends with y'all! 

Boozy babes we have literally gone through an absolute roller coaster with this book series. As I am writing this we have already pre-recorded Queen of Shadows. I am happy to tell you we are starting to bitch a TINY bit less. YAY TEAM. (can't say the same for assassins blade lmao) Enjoy this blast from the past in our Assassins Blade episode by Sara J. Maas. w/ love your Booked and Boozy babes, Brooke x Jada P.S. make sure to check us out on instagram @bookedandboozypodcast where we post “drink when” templates for our episode in our highlights and release our upcoming podcast schedule on the books we cover AS ALWAYS ITS DISCLAIMER TIME: -The name of our pod is booked and BOOZY. We are generally as drunk as we can possibly be. This also leads to us being very explicit; as marked. EXPECT NOTHING LESS. lol -We do not claim to be experts on literally anything; we are only speaking to what is personal to us and the people we know -One of the cohosts legit had to be schooled in phonics for years as a learning disability. We cover a lot of fantasy novels with very creative names and places. Please consider this before entering the chat. -Welcome to the Booked and Boozy Podcast. Where our disclaimers are a mile long. We love you and thank you for taking the time to listen

Amanda and Jenn discuss guides for being a sustainable consumer, books about mental illness, fantasy romance reads, and more in this week’s episode of Get Booked. Follow the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Stitcher. This post contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, Book Riot may earn a commission. Feedback The Language of Hoofbeats by Catherine Ryan Hyde and The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid (rec’d by Wynnde) The Incendiaries by R.O. Kwan (rec’d by Ilona) Seanan McGuire’s Wayward Children, Across the Green Grass Fields, and Raybearer by Jordan Ifueko (rec’d by Laura) Questions 1. I love your podcast and am in a pickle, I hope you can help. It’s my best friends Birthday, and she is turning 25 today! The past year has been terrible for her. She lost her dad to Covid and moved from coast to coast to be with her family. She (and I) have been feeling quite down and hopeless about love and feel that it is just not going to happen for us. I am trying to be as optimistic as possible but coming up short. She has taken strides towards making a better career for herself (in AAPI Mental health) going to grad school soon. Could you please recommend a book, fiction or non fiction, to lift up her spirits and help with the inevitable quarter life crisis? Something with preferably a happy/hopeful ending and not a lot of trauma. Look forward to your recommendation, Love, A lost Friend 2. I have a friend who I know likes reading and has a birthday coming up in April and I would love to get her a book she will enjoy.  She likes social justice issues, and recently enjoyed reading the Hate U Give. I would like another book similar that explores issues in an interesting way, we are in our early twenties so does not have to be YA. She does also enjoy fantasy so it also could be set in a different world. LGBTQI+ themes are very welcome.  Thanks, -Monica 3. Sorry for the last minute but …I recently grabbed Lawbreaking ladies by Erika Own and was wanting more anthologies about females. I love regency era and was wondering if there were any books like this about female rulers or female celebrities. Preferably nonfiction but I guess any female led anthologies would do. I have A Universe of Wishes that came out last December.  -Rianna 4. Hi! I am looking for books as either how to guides or inspiration on living a life that is less consumer focused. I’m interested in environmental sustainability as well as economic sustainability. I’m trying to retrain my brain from turning want into need and from thinking I need to spend money on all the things in order to be happy, but ignoring/avoiding all the marketing designed to make me think those things is hard to do. I’m currently reading “Braiding Sweetgrass” which is inspiring me to do more and be better, not just for my wallet and personal well-being, but for the planet as well. Any resources would be greatly appreciated! Thank you! -Bre 5. Hi there, I’m a 23-year old who has dealt with mental illness for the best part of a decade. In the last few months my depression has become a lot worse. I am still able to read and find it a good escapism from my mind particularly the fantasy genre which I delved into for the first time. However, I’d like to read some more books to help me understand or feel less alone with my condition. I’m open to all genres – fiction, memoir, etc. – though I’d prefer something not too academic/scientific. Also could you avoid Matt Haig (no hate but his books aren’t really for me). Thank you x -Kate 6. Hi, I’ve been listening to a lot of songs from The Beach Boys, they make me think of a relaxing island or beach town. Also, summer is coming!  I know it sounds weird but can you recommend me books that feel like a Beach Boys song. Bonus points if there’s surf involved.  Love from Barcelona, Spain!  -Meri 7. I am looking for adult fantasy romance/epic book recommendations. I became hooked with Sara J. Maas books, and I especially loved the COTAR series. I love the world building, strong female characters and hot heros. I am looking for something epic that’s not YA, with adventure, suspense and definitely a steamy romance, but with good writing! Thanks! -Heidi Books Discussed The Bookish Life of Nina Hill by Abbi Waxman Chemistry by Weike Wang Foundryside by Robert Jackson Bennett (tw: slavery) Felix Ever After by Kacen Callender (cw: transphobia) Women in Science by Rachel Ignotofsky Amazons, Abolitionists, and Activists by Mikki Kendall, illustrated by A. D’Amico A Life Less Throwaway by Tara Button The Story of Stuff by Annie Leonard TheLife-Changing Magic of Tidying Up by Marie Kondo, transl. Cathy Hirano Haldol and Hyacinths by Melody Moezzi  (tw: suicide attempt) The Noonday Demon by Andrew Solomon How Stella Got Her Groove Back by Terry McMillan House in the Cerulean Sea by TJ Klune (cw: harm to children) Promise of Darkness by Bec McMaster Post: Fantasy Romance Books Empire of Sand (Books of Ambha #1) by Tasha Suri See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's episode, we are switching it up a bit!  Unfortunely, sometimes men are known for writing women characters...badly (to say the least).  Join us as we take turns reading and commenting on some of these examples.  Feel free to skip ahead to 7:44 if you're just here for the jokes.  Your breasts will laugh and laugh.   Currently ReadingShanna- The Radium Girls by Kate MooreJennifer - A Court of Wings and Ruin by Sara J. Maas and The Radium Girls by Kate MooreNext week is BOOK CLUB.  We are reading The Radium Girls by Kate Moore.  If you want to get in on the discussion, head over to our Instagram or send us an email/message.  We would love to hear what you thought of the book.Find Us Atwww.bestbookclub.caInstagram

It is Bonus Book Club!  Today we are discussing the third book in the curse breaker series by Brigid Kemmerer called A Vow So Bold and Deadly.Usually, we only do one book club a month, but we couldn't wait to read this book and also because it's a series, we didn't want to make everyone read the first two books - A Curse So Dark and Lonely and A Heart So Fierce and Broken - really fast to be able to participate in book club.  Hence, two book clubs one month!Spoiler!  We LOVE this book, we LOVE this series and we LOVE Grey. March is Women's History Month so we are reading a book that centers around women's issues and rights.  We chose to read The Radium Girls by Kate Moore which is based on the incredible true story of women working in radium-dial factories during the first world war.  These women get radiation poisoning and then the story follows their fight against the companies that deny any fault in their illnesses that develop because of their high exposure to what was supposed to be a safe element.  We are so excited for this one - you don't want to miss it!To find our Best Book Club Kit which includes information on the book  and  our discussion questions head over to our websitehttps://www.bestbookclub.ca/book-clubJennifer is reading A Court of Mist and Fury by Sara J. Maas and Shanna promises to read it for an episode.Find Us Together Atwww.bestbookclub.caInstagram

Books talked about in this episode: Girl, Serpent, Thorn by Melissa Bashardoust Three Dark Crowns by Kendare Blake Crown Duel by Sherwood Smith Shadow and Bone by Leigh Bardugo Caraval by Stephanie Garber The Girl From the Other Side (manga) by Nagabe The Crown's Game by Evelyn Skye Red Queen by Victoria Aveyard Furyborn by Clarie Legrand A Curse So Dark and Lonely by Bridgd Kemmerer Children of Blood and Bone by Tomi Adeyemi The Bone Houses by Emily Lloyd-Jones Throne of Glass by Sara J. Maas Descendent of the Crane by Joan He The Cruel Prince by Holly Black Firstlife by Gena Showalter The Thief by Megan Whalen Turner Set Fire to the Gods by Sara Raasch and Kristen Simmons The Brilliant Death by Amy Rose Capetta Strange the Dreamer by Laini Taylor   Additional books mentioned: Ember in the Ashes by Sabaa Tahir, Truthwitch by Susan Dennard, Graceling by Kristin Cashore, The Girl of Fire and Thorns by Rae Carson, Falling Kingdoms by Morgan Rhodes, Legacy of Kings by Eleanor Herman, Sword and Verse by Kathy MacMillan, Court of Fives by Kate Elliott, Nameless Queen by Rebecca McLaughlin, Eon by Alison Goodman, Memory Thief by Lauren Mansey, Seven Realms series by Cinda Williams Chima, Dance of Thieves by Mary E. Pearson, and Blood of Gods and Royals series by Eleanor Herman

This week, AK, LB, Jacklyn & Alli tackle A Reaper at the Gates by Sabaa Tahir. Between the four of us we had very differing opinions on this book in the series and boy do we talk about it! Books Mentioned: -Blood and Honey- Shelby Mahurin -Children of Virtue and Vengeance- Tomi Adeyemi -An Ember in the Ashes - Sabaa Tahir -A Torch Against the Night - Sabaa Tahir -Queen’s Assassin - Melissa de la Cruz -Midnight Sun - Stephenie Meyer -Sweet Black Waves - Kristina Pérez -Ace of Shades - Amanda Foody -Deal with the Elf King - Elise Kova -Grave Mercy - Robin LeFevers -Kingdom of the Wicked - Kerri Maniscalco -Stalking Jack the Ripper Series - Kerri Maniscalco -A Sky Beyond the Storm - Sabaa Tahir -Crescent City - Sara J. Maas

David, Scott, and Jim once again enter the reading room on board the Orbital Sword to discuss Sara J. Maas' Heir of Fire, the third installment of the Throne of Glass series of fantasy novels. This one is quite a departure from the first two books. Celaena learns to use her magic under the tutelage of a cruel … Continue reading The post The Orbital Sword: Heir of Fire by Sarah J. Maas appeared first on The Orbital Sword.

Today we talk to Meghan Fitzmartin, Showrunner's Assistant on the long running Supernatural and creator of the new podcast Red Rhino.  We discuss the series "A Court of Roses and Thorns by Sara J. Maas, and The Wizard of Earthsea by Ursula LeGuin Leslie is confused by the vitriol from the Overwatch short that just premiered.  Our thoughts go out to the victims of the Jacksonville shooting Thank you so much to the Republic of Tea for the thoughtful tea sampler. #SipBySip Meghan's new podcast - http://redrhino.libsyn.com Babies at the Border deadline information  www.facebook.com/groups/1836116970026714 Writing opportunities www.twitter.com/natweewriter/status/1034125528163381253 www.twitter.com/C_Arreola/status/1034415446110490624   Find Leslie on Fortnite and Hearthstone under the username Andewyn www.patreon.com/geekygirlsnightin Find us on twitter @geekygirlsNI Instagram @geekygirlguide Facebook /geekygirlsnightin Buy a sticker! https://www.redbubble.com/people/GGNI?asc=u Music: Groovy Hip Hop - Bensound.com