Bones of the Storie
by Mistie Maskil
Enter the world of dark romance, where love is dangerous, desire is messy, and the line between right and wrong no longer exists.Hosted by Mistie and Jenn, Bones of the Storie unearths the twisted, taboo, and emotionally devastating corners of romance fiction. From morally gray men to forbidden connections, from obsession to redemption, every episode takes you deeper into stories that thrill, ache, and intoxicate.
Episodes
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Season 9 Bloopers & Outtakes
That's a wrap on Season 9 of Bones of the Storie, please enjoy all the laughs and unplanned snippets of conversations that didn't make into our episodes. Make sure you subscribe and be on the look out for Season 10 to drop January 5, 2027. We've got some great discussions to look forward too.
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Season 9 Wrap Up
Summary In this episode of Bones of the Storie, hosts Mistie and Jenn wrap up season nine by ranking the books they read, discussing their DNF (Did Not Finish) experiences, and looking ahead to future seasons. They share their thoughts on the highs and lows of the season's reads, including their...
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Ranking Our Favorite Reads on BOTS
Summary In this episode of Bones of the Storie, Mistie and Jenn celebrate their three-year anniversary by ranking their top 12 books from the past 121 books they've read. They discuss their criteria for selection, share their rankings, and reflect on the themes and characters that resonated with...
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Squeak by Vera Valentine
Summary In this conversation, Mistie and Jenn delve into the whimsical and unconventional world of 'Squeak' by Vera Valentine, a story about balloon animals that transform into humans. They explore the unique premise, character dynamics, and the creative elements that define the narrative. The...
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Misconduct by Penelope Douglas
Summary In this conversation, Mistie and Jenn delve into the book 'Misconduct' by Penelope Douglas, discussing its characters, themes, and the unique dynamics of the relationships portrayed. They explore the captivating chemistry between the main characters, the impact of past traumas, and the...
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5 Stars Does Not Equal Masterpiece
Summary In this episode of Bones of the Storie, Mistie and Jenn delve into the complexities of book ratings, particularly the five-star system. They discuss how personal connections to books influence ratings, the emotional impact of reading, and the subjectivity of reviews. The conversation...
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Cruel Fates duet by K. M. Moronova
Summary n this conversation, Mistie and Jenn delve into the unique elements of the fantasy Cruel Fates duet by KM Moronova, Once Upon a Demon's Heart and Once Written in Gilded Blood. They explore the themes of character development, moral conflicts, and the unique setting of the underworld. The...
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Unleashed by Luna Mason
Summary In this conversation, Mistie and Jenn delve into 'Unleashed' by Luna Mason, the second book in the Beneath the Reign series. They explore the character dynamics, plot developments, and themes of control and manipulation, while expressing their frustrations with certain tropes and…
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A Reader's Dilemma: Series vs. Standalones
Summary In this episode of Bones of the Storie, Mistie and Jenn delve into their preferences for book series versus standalones, discussing the impact of author communication on reader engagement, the importance of character development, and their anticipation for upcoming series releases. They...
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Born, Darkly by Trisha Wolff
Summary In this episode, Mistie and Jenn delve into the book 'Born Darkly' by Trisha Wolf, exploring its characters, plot, and themes. They discuss their critiques of the main character's intelligence and the dynamics between the protagonists, as well as their preferences for standalone books...
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Darkness Criteria
Summary In this episode of Bones of the Storie, Mistie and Jenn delve into the complexities of dark romance, exploring its defining characteristics, the reader's perspective, and the importance of trigger warnings. They discuss the nuances of categorizing dark romance, the evolution of the genre,...
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Untamed by Luna Mason
Summary In this conversation, Mistie and Jenn discuss the book 'Untamed' by Luna Mason, exploring its themes of romance, character dynamics, and the complexities of relationships intertwined with mafia intrigue. They delve into the characters' motivations, the conflicts that arise, and the...
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Sovereign by Rhea Morris Edwards
Summary In this conversation, Mistie and Jenn discusses the book 'Sovereign' by Rhea Morris Edwards, expressing their frustrations with the character dynamics, plot, and themes. They critiques the portrayal of the characters, particularly the protagonist's lack of agency and the problematic...
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Bonded to the Beasts Duology by Hazel McBride
Summary In this conversation, Mistie and Jenn delve into the Bonded by Beast Duology by Hazel McBride, exploring the intricate world of elemental powers, matriarchy, and the struggles of the protagonist, Amira. They discuss the themes of feminine rage, the complexities of royal family dynamics…
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Bloopers and Outtakes
That's a wrap on Season 8 of Bones of the Storie, please enjoy all the giggles and unplanned snippets of conversations that didn't make into our episodes. Make sure you subscribe and be on the look out for Season 9 to drop August 4, 2026. We've got some great things to look forward too.
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Season 8 Wrap Up
Wrapping up our eighth chapter of Bones of the Storie, where Mistie and Jenn rank the books of Season 8 and talk about some of the new changes that were made and still some to come. Content Highlights Discussing DNF's Ranking order of S8 Hitting 100 books
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Untamed by Ariel MJ Hendrix
In this episode, Mistie and Jenn dive into a critical discussion, and most definitely not a rant, of the book Untamed by Ariel Hendrix. Or is it MJ Hendrix. Ranch vs farm She did what? Beef Jenn's Rating: Darkness 2, Spicy 2, Content 2, Overall 2 Mistie's Rating: Darkness 2, Spicy 2, Content 2,...
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Bookish Talk
Jenn and Mistie are trying something new. No agenda, no theme ... just a spontaneous chat about book and reading vibes and seeing where the conversation flows. Content Highlights We've got mood readers Who loves a good, completed, series? Mistie panicking from the first line in the blurb for...
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Quicksilver & Brimstone by Callie Hart
Mistie and Jenn are in sync in this episode. They share their thoughts on the "Quicksilver and Brimstone" by Callie Hart. Don't take the synopsis too seriously, you can jump right into the audio of this series. Content highlights if Mistie remembers correctly Tree or not, that is the question A...
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Pen Pal by JT Geissinger
Dive into the conversation with Jenn and Mistie on Pen Pal by JT Gessinger. They discuss the twists question the boundaries between reality and the supernatural within this book. Content Highlights: Shocker to not be shocked 80/20 rule emotional damage and not in a good way Jenn's Rating…
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Character deaths make better stories
Do character deaths make the story better? Ever disagree with a character death? Well on today's episode, Jenn and Mistie unravel some character deaths in storytelling and how these pivotal moments can transform a narrative, leaving readers either deeply moved or questioning the plot's direction....
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The Shepherd King Duet by Rachel Gillig With Special Guest
We've done it again. Join Jenn and Mistie, plus special guest Jeni (and Mistie didn't mix their names up once) as they discuss the Shepherd King Duet by Rachel Gillig. Content Highlights: We're not surprise Whose melting? Not that Woody Jenn's Rating: Darkness 2, Spicy 2, Content 5, Overall 5...
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From Fantasy to Romantasy with Special Guest
Every wonder what a new readers perspective might be when jumping into the romance genre. Well we have a special guest Tabitha who was willing to share her experience as she starts out on her new journey, and maybe one day join us on the dark side. Content Highlights: The smuttiest of smut smut...
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JE: Shadow Beast Shifters Trilogy by Jaymin Eve
It's that time for Jenn's Episode this season and she has picked another series by Jaymin Eve, the Shadow Beast Shifters Trilogy. Stepping into this series, we didn't expect to love the characters as much as we did. Listen in to find out what makes them so special. Content Highlights: Just keep...
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Shifter City Fated Mates Series by Jaymin Eve
This just might be the best discussion we've had in quite some time. Jenn and Mistie are discussing the Shifter City Fated Mates Series by Jaymin Eve and this baby just skyrocketed to the top of Mistie's list. Content Highlights: What you don't know is?!?!?! Whose the logical one now? Still not…
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God of Malice by Rina Kent
It's Jenn and Mistie's first book of season 8 and we're starting off with an interesting one. Still keeping to the buddy jar, this lucky book won first spot for discussion and they get to use their new content scale. Content Highlights: Don't say baby in that tone of voice Has the Ritual been...
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New Scale: Content
We've done it again, we've created a new scale to go along with all the wonderful conversations we have about the books we read. Content Highlights: Jenn's shinning brilliance Making our own rules The Ritual, need I say more, IYKYK The Content Scale - Bones Rating (Writing • Plot • Story) This...
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Bully
Welcome back to Season 8! We jump right back in with one of Mistie's favorite tropes, Bully. Content Highlights: Is it a fave Mistie's soapbox rant Jenn explains what she's okay with in a bully romance Other books mentioned in this episode: Leave Me Behind, Penelope Douglas, Amo Jones
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Season 7 Blooper and Outtakes
That's a wrap on Season 7 of Bones of the Storie, please enjoy all the giggles and unplanned snippets of conversations that didn't make into our episodes. Make sure you subscribe and be on the look out for Season 8 to drop March 10, 2026. We've got some great things to look forward too.
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Season 7 Wrap Up
Wrapping up our seventh chapter of Bones of the Storie, where Mistie and Jenn rank the books of Season 7 and talk about some of the new changes that were made and still some to come Content Highlights Discussing DNF's Ranking order of S7
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Why Choose vs Reverse Harem
What is the difference, if any, between a Why Choose romance and a Reverse Harem romance. Well listeners, we're finally getting around to the question that Jenn asked in the Den of Vipers episode. Content Highlights: Definitions Do we believe its any different Some of our favorites Other series...
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Leave Me Behind by KM Moronova
In our latest episode, we explore the twisted narrative of Leave Me Behind by KM Moronova. Content Highlights Jenn gets a little scared with Mistie How did that get missed Another random tangent Jenn's Ratings: Darkness 4, Spicy 4, Overall 4 Mistie's Ratings: Darkness 4, Spicy 4, Overall 3 Other...
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JE: That's Not My Name by Megan Lally
For Jenn's Episode, she decided to mix it up and read a thriller book, That's Not My Name by Megan Lally. And it had absolutely nothing to do with Mistie not being able to read her first pick! Content Highlights: Different perspective in a thriller Mistie may or may not have jumped ahead Did you...
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Toxic by Nicole Blanchard
Chatting about Toxic by Nicole Blanchard. We speculate on the happenings around this story and whether or not the couple is actually a couple. Content Highlights: Intensity levels are off Would he really? Are we gonna check in with the couple? Jenn's Rating: Darkness 3, Spicy 2, Overall 3…
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2025 Top Shelf Reads
Discover your next favorite read and get insider thoughts as Jenn and Mistie rifle through their shelves to share the stories that have captivated them this year This episode is has some varied literary tastes. counting down their top six picks of 2025 and dishing out some well-deserved honorable...
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Blackthorn by J. T. Geissinger
You're in for a treat this week, Mistie surprises us all with her walk through Blackthorn by J.T. Geissinger and her reaction to that ending. Though if you have read the ending, it shouldn't really surprise you that she really enjoyed it. Listen in to find out all the buzz. Content Highlights…
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24690 by A. A. Dark
Jenn and Mistie, well mostly Jenn, are talking about their very first pitch black book. Check your triggers before jumping in on this one cause Jenn walks us through the whole story plot for book one. Content Highlights: Shocker, Mistie didn't finish the book Double shocker, Jenn did and she…
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Den of Vipers by K. A. Night
Today Jenn and Mistie are discussing Den of Vipers by K. A. Knight. Listen in to see what good things they have to say bout this book and how it's a great place to start to learn your limits. Content Highlights: Taste tester Ranking Different kinds of play Jenn's Rating: Darkness 4, Spicy 5,...
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Jenn's Dark Update
Curious about how Jenn is taken to being pulled into the dark. Join us on this episode where Mistie's internet wasn't working so the conversation is broken and scattered. And if you've been following us you really don't want to miss this because The Ritual. #IYKYK Content Highlights: It's all...
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The Daymakers by Grace McGinty
Welcome to another tangent episode, where we do eventually come to discussing the book titled for this episode, The Daymakers by Grace McGinty. But before we do, we chat about some other things. And remember to check out the end of the season bloopers and outtakes for some of the extended...
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Plated Prisoner Books 1-3 by Raven Kennedy
On today's episode we have Mistie recapping the first 3 books in the plated prisoner series. Yeah, a little worried about the summary, she didn't too bad. Check it out and let us know your thoughts. Content Highlights: The Goose that Lays the Golden Egg Two side of the same coin A first for…
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Enemies to Lovers
Jenn and Mistie are back with another great lineup. Opening for Season 7, we chat about the trope (or insert your preferred name here) Enemies to Lovers. How do you define it? And are they really enemies. #realornotreal Content Highlights: Over saturated OMG Mistie .. and of course that is not an...
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Season 6 Bloopers & Outtakes
That's a wrap on Season 6 of Bones of the Storie, please enjoy all the giggles and unplanned snippets of conversations that didn't make into our episodes. Make sure you subscribe and be on the look out for Season 7 to drop November 11, 2025 We've got some great things to look forward too.
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Season 6 Wrap Up
Wrapping up the sixth chapter of Bones of the Storie, Mistie and Jenn rank the books of Season 6 and talk about some of the new changes that were made and still some to come Content Highlights Discussing DNF's Ranking order of S6 Mistie corrects a comment from a previous episode
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If you like that, then read this Seasons 4-6
Mistie and Jenn are doing it again with the season six final episode by giving additional recommendations based off of seasons four through six discussed books / series on Bones of the Storie. Be warned some high level summaries of the new books being suggested, so if you don't like spoilers you...
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Four horsemen Series by Sarah Bailey
The unofficial title for this episode is "We Have No Idea" but we sure had fun trying to remember the Four Horsemen series by Sarah Bailey. We first read this series in spring of 2022 and we're just now getting to the discussion, join us as we take a walk down buddy read memory lane. Content...
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Crash by Kathy Lockheart
We think its safe to say that Mistie's first language interferes when trying to speak English on the podcast. But know that she truly does try and pronounce everything correctly. And if you're curious about what we're talking about, check out this episode where Mistie and Jenn discuss Crash by...
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Sinners Retreat by Lauren Biel
Hello Listeners, join Mistie and Jenn as they discuss another Dark Romance Rom-Com, Sinners Retreat by Lauren Biel. With an extra side of body parts, you won't want to miss this episode. Content Highlights: Mistie 1 - Jenn, too many too count Sept 1st is official Reversies Day Surprise Fruit...
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Consequences by Aleatha Romgi
This discussion is a hard one and is not for those who may be sensitive. Listen in as Jenn and Mistie take lots of calming breaths as they breakdown the whole novel, Consequences by Aleatha Romig. And some of the sequel, Truth. Content Highlights: What Jenn Wanted This book is dangerous Jenn…
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Love and Other Conspiracies by Mallory Marlowe
Are you a believer of the unknown? Love and Other Conspiracies by Mallory Marlowe may have curious then you were before. Join Mistie and Jenn as they discuss this sweet novel filled with banter and fun adventures. Content Highlights: New book boyfriend We love a good counter from Jenn Spicy…
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About this show
Enter the world of dark romance, where love is dangerous, desire is messy, and the line between right and wrong no longer exists.Hosted by Mistie and Jenn, Bones of the Storie unearths the twisted, taboo, and emotionally devastating corners of romance fiction. From morally gray men to forbidden connections, from obsession to redemption, every episode takes you deeper into stories that thrill, ache, and intoxicate.
Hosted by
Mistie Maskil