Book Breathing B*tch Queens Podcast

Thumbnail art: The Human Queens by odelletheoctopus on tumblr!https://odelletheoctopus.tumblr.com/post/172099799741/the-mortal-queens-yeah-it-took-me-a-while-to **All our episodes may contain SPOILERS for all three Maasverse series so please only listen if you've read ALL the books!**In this episode, we discuss the meeting with the human queens and the aftermath, just before they make the decision to go to the Night Court for that chapter! We’ve got lots of thoughts and ideas about what is really going on here: Why does Mor blurt out a question about winnowing at the start of a very tenuous and meticulously planned meeting? Is Rhys’ last name Moonbeam? What is his power (and what is Mor’s)?? What does the Veritas really do? Were the Black Lands the past of Eyllwe? https://linktr.ee/bookbreathingbtchqueensIntro/Closing Music Credit: Indie-Pop by Ivan LuzanFind the song here: https://pixabay.com/music/indie-pop-indie-pop-170731/Find Ivan Luzan here:  https://pixabay.com/users/ivan_luzan-34614814/

Thumbnail art: Rhys by Shinstria on DeviantArthttps://www.deviantart.com/shinstria/art/Rhysand-ACOTAR-Speedpaint-link-854656658 Aidas by sncinderart on Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/p/B-PoCwSJnAs/ **All our episodes may contain SPOILERS for all three Maasverse series so please only listen if you've read ALL the books!**In this episode, we discuss some nice moments post-Summer Court with Rhys and Feyre and have lots of interesting discussions about some possibilities for this very classic scene! The idea that Rhys could have been having a meeting with Aidas in this scene (if true it is RIGHT UNDER OUR NOSES OMG) is super interesting and we know it’s far-fetched! That’s honestly what makes it even more fun lol. We also discuss possibilities of Amren being an angel (an archangel? something!). Btw this was recorded before the ACOTAR 6 and & cover/thumbnail/title reveals just FYI!What do you think of this? We know the crossover is continuing but to what extent??https://linktr.ee/bookbreathingbtchqueensIntro/Closing Music Credit: Indie-Pop by Ivan LuzanFind the song here: https://pixabay.com/music/indie-pop-indie-pop-170731/Find Ivan Luzan here:  https://pixabay.com/users/ivan_luzan-34614814/

Thumbnail art: Tarquin by michelacacciatore on Instagram!https://www.instagram.com/p/B8qS41JKbK8/?hl=it Amren by niru.sky on Instagram!https://www.instagram.com/p/B3HhkxVAPHx/ **All our episodes may contain SPOILERS for all three Maasverse series so please only listen if you've read ALL the books!**In this episode, we discuss the break in to the temple in the Summer Court and the first scenes with the book! This is a part 2 because we recorded it with chapter 35 (ep 68) but the episode ended up being too long so we split it. This episode is also really interesting to discuss in terms of the multiverse, especially considering that the Book was created by the Asteri, Amren’s just out here using wyrdmarks, and the Book itself is really interesting! This was recorded before we got the titles/covers/blurbs for Book 6 and 7 but with that in mind, the book saying “Unmade and Made, Made and Unmade–that is the cycle. Like calls to like.” is even more interesting!! (What was broken will be “remade”--or is it unmade?) Also are Amren and Hunt related lol? Deanna connections? Did Hel help the Summer Court hide the book? Bruh we were on one this ep but it is actually so fun and interesting and there are so many thing to think about with this chapter!Let us know what you think!https://linktr.ee/bookbreathingbtchqueensIntro/Closing Music Credit: Indie-Pop by Ivan LuzanFind the song here: https://pixabay.com/music/indie-pop-indie-pop-170731/Find Ivan Luzan here:  https://pixabay.com/users/ivan_luzan-34614814/

Thumbnail art: The Weaver by mftfernandez on Instagram!https://www.instagram.com/p/CRFLcgCgcj-/?hl=en&img_index=1 Elain by majuandrad on Instagram!https://www.instagram.com/p/DZp38nNEZgX/?hl=en&img_index=1 Lucien by dominiquewesson on Instagram!https://www.instagram.com/p/CEZc2etAaee/ Azriel by tonyviento on Instagram!https://www.instagram.com/p/ChNGb9BrFjC/?hl=en&img_index=1**All our episodes may contain SPOILERS for all three Maasverse series so please only listen if you've read ALL the books!**In this episode, we discuss the release of the TIITLES AND COVERS for BOTH ACOTAR 6 and 7! We’ve got theories about who will betrayer, who or what will be remade, possible tensions and revived alliances, ideas about what Koschei has in his freaking wyrdgate box, and a theory about the Valkyries of old! We had way too much fun in this emergency episode.Let us know what you think! Does Koschei have the other Valkyries in his lake? Why was their dad able to cut the deal with “Koschei the Deathless” himself?! Who does that spider represent?? (A resurrected Weaver?? Elain gonna become a spider? lol)https://linktr.ee/bookbreathingbtchqueensIntro/Closing Music Credit: Indie-Pop by Ivan LuzanFind the song here: https://pixabay.com/music/indie-pop-indie-pop-170731/Find Ivan Luzan here:  https://pixabay.com/users/ivan_luzan-34614814/

Thumbnail art: Elain & Azriel by chelzd_art on Instagram!https://www.instagram.com/p/C3O36bHtn4Q/ Elain & Lucien by b_astora on Instagram!https://www.instagram.com/p/C4yBXJXL14K/ **All our episodes may contain SPOILERS for all three Maasverse series so please only listen if you've read ALL the books!**In this episode, we discuss Bloomsbury’s Autumn Equinox Evening guide and play some of the games and activities together. We also discuss some key theories and ideas about ACOTAR 6 of course!Here’s the link to the Autumn Equinox Guide if you want to play along: https://www.bloomsbury.com/media/nsdgg14i/acotar_equinoxpack_v5_uk.pdf https://linktr.ee/bookbreathingbtchqueensIntro/Closing Music Credit: Indie-Pop by Ivan LuzanFind the song here: https://pixabay.com/music/indie-pop-indie-pop-170731/Find Ivan Luzan here:  https://pixabay.com/users/ivan_luzan-34614814/

Thumbnail art: Aelin and Rowan by gabriella.bujdoso on Instagram!https://www.instagram.com/p/Barx6Z0AKQF/?hl=enRigelus by elizianna.the.one on Instagram!https://www.instagram.com/p/CfFi7OyJMlz/?igshid=MTc4MmM1YmI2Ng%3D%3D&img_index=3 Maeve by ⁠WretchedW0rld on Reddit!https://www.reddit.com/r/throneofglassseries/comments/1h9kxeu/maeve/**All our episodes may contain SPOILERS for all three Maasverse series so please only listen if you've read ALL the books!**In this episode, we discuss chapter 35 of ACOMAF! Note that we introduced it as 35-37 but it went way long so we are cutting the episode in two!  This ep has a long theory about the Throne of Glass gods and their possible Valg or Asteri connections and lots of fun implications for ACOTAR 6!https://linktr.ee/bookbreathingbtchqueensIntro/Closing Music Credit: Indie-Pop by Ivan LuzanFind the song here: https://pixabay.com/music/indie-pop-indie-pop-170731/Find Ivan Luzan here:  https://pixabay.com/users/ivan_luzan-34614814/

Thumbnail art:Feyre and Tarquin by mystical.madelon on Instagram!https://www.instagram.com/p/C7Y67rci7m0/?img_index=2 **All our episodes may contain SPOILERS for all three Maasverse series so please only listen if you've read ALL the books!**In this episode, we discuss Feyre and Rhysand’s seduction games in the Summer Court as they get to work trying to find the book and there’s lots of emotions running high (also moving into the blatant flirting stages so things are getting fun. This is also one of the first chapters where Feyre really sees the mission and begins to understand the Court of Dreams. To the stars who listen, and the dreams that are answered!https://linktr.ee/bookbreathingbtchqueensIntro/Closing Music Credit: Indie-Pop by Ivan LuzanFind the song here: https://pixabay.com/music/indie-pop-indie-pop-170731/Find Ivan Luzan here:  https://pixabay.com/users/ivan_luzan-34614814/

Thumbnail art: Tarquin, Cresseida and Varian by phantomrin on Instagram and Tumblr!https://www.tumblr.com/phantomrin/145347028810/summer-court-varian-tarquin-cresseida-a https://www.instagram.com/phantomrin/ **All our episodes may contain SPOILERS for all three Maasverse series so please only listen if you've read ALL the books!**In this episode, we finally arrive in the summer court! This chapter covers that first initial meeting with Tarquin, Cresseida, and Varian and the different masks Feyre is learning to wear as a member of the Night Court IC. We’ve got some interesting thoughts about Feyre as an unreliable narrator, thoughts about Feyre’s p*rnhub searches, a crackpot theory about the power that is calling out between Feyre and Tarquin and about the Summer Court being Rolfe’s home territory in the..future? As usual we giggle and are a bit unhinged but check it out if you’re doing your reread ahead of Book 6 and let us know what you think!Is Tarquin starborn? Did Rhys get tag-teamed?https://linktr.ee/bookbreathingbtchqueensIntro/Closing Music Credit: Indie-Pop by Ivan LuzanFind the song here: https://pixabay.com/music/indie-pop-indie-pop-170731/Find Ivan Luzan here:  https://pixabay.com/users/ivan_luzan-34614814/

Thumbnail art: Feyre and Cassian training by andreaaguirresart on Instagram!https://www.instagram.com/p/COJYYgSARkS/ **All our episodes may contain SPOILERS for all three Maasverse series so please only listen if you've read ALL the books!**In this episode, we discuss chapters 30 and 31 of ACOMAF! These chapters are fun and feel like the start of a new part of the book with some interesting deepening relationships, a lot more insight into the Inner Circle and the dynamics between them and the interesting ways that Feyre is starting to belong with them. We’ve got some interesting thoughts about Azriel being suspicious of Mor, Cassian spouting the goss and getting in trouble, and a few interesting points looking at Rhys’s backstory. Also some iconic comforting and flirting with Rhys and Feyre in these chapters as their relationship continues to develop. https://linktr.ee/bookbreathingbtchqueensIntro/Closing Music Credit: Indie-Pop by Ivan LuzanFind the song here: https://pixabay.com/music/indie-pop-indie-pop-170731/Find Ivan Luzan here:  https://pixabay.com/users/ivan_luzan-34614814/

Thumbnail art: Velaris by harkalelinai on Instagram!https://www.instagram.com/p/DK1dd80MT_Q/ **All our episodes may contain SPOILERS for all three Maasverse series so please only listen if you've read ALL the books!**In this episode, we discuss Chapter 29 of Mist and Fury where we see the dinner with the IC in Velaris! This chapter is super cozy and interesting and lots of great relationship building (and little flirting!). This chapter feels like a closing of the first act and establishes some key dynamics. Have a listen and let us know what you think of Rhys and Feyre’s first (chaperoned) date?? Was Rhys too nervous so he invited his friends for some courage? Was Feyre glad he did? How much was their little walk home planned by him as he daydreamed about takiong his crush on this date lol??https://linktr.ee/bookbreathingbtchqueensIntro/Closing Music Credit: Indie-Pop by Ivan LuzanFind the song here: https://pixabay.com/music/indie-pop-indie-pop-170731/Find Ivan Luzan here:  https://pixabay.com/users/ivan_luzan-34614814/Episode Overview: 00:00–Cold open, intro song, episode intro and summary2:09–WHAT SPORT IS THIS??5:46–Sitcom vibes and veeeeery diff from “the debt is paid” lol (also, is this future Terrasen? Are the asteri Valg?)16:39–It IS her home17:46–Golds and greens?? Khaghan related?21:30–She feels “awake”32:34–Rhys’s sister info! Azriel’s ex?34:29–Surely Rhys has asked Amren what the hell she is..?36:52–She’s trying to figure out if he’s singleeee38:30–Was the ancient High Lord Theia’s grandson? Is Bryce High Lady of Dusk Court? (also neeeeed to reread CC!)49:49–Did Rhys accidentally send the “hallucinations”? Was she seeing Dusk Court?52:58–Sexting arc begins (they are sooo nervous lol)56:31–Is this her dream? Or Rhys’s?58:14 –Next week, closing & outro song

Thumbnail art: Feyre by johnmcguinness_art on Instagram!https://www.instagram.com/p/C7NC30PKs7_/?img_index=1 Rhys by _alchemilla on Instagram!https://www.instagram.com/p/C9PCylcC8zh/?img_index=1 Rhys & Feyre walking through Velaris by meiflowersketches on Instagram!https://www.instagram.com/p/C0jc9ers8oc/ **All our episodes may contain SPOILERS for all three Maasverse series so please only listen if you've read ALL the books!**In this episode, we discuss Feyre and Rhys coming home after the Attor attack and being in the mortal lands. This is right after Feyre, in anger winnows and declares Velaris not to be her home, only to go home and immediately seem very homey. This is an interesting chapter that kind of feels like a transition/end of the first arc in this book and is full of lots of interesting ideas (some interesting Azriel tidbits to theorize about!). Check it out and let us know what you think!https://linktr.ee/bookbreathingbtchqueensIntro/Closing Music Credit: Indie-Pop by Ivan LuzanFind the song here: https://pixabay.com/music/indie-pop-indie-pop-170731/Find Ivan Luzan here:  https://pixabay.com/users/ivan_luzan-34614814/

Thumbnail art: The Attor by pictoparallax on Instagram!https://www.instagram.com/p/CyfGKEeOgiQ/ Feyre by jumipintohttps://www.instagram.com/p/DIMa_cktuyF/**All our episodes may contain SPOILERS for all three Maasverse series so please only listen if you've read ALL the books!**In this episode, we discuss the little training scene with Rhys and Feyre where the two flirt like pros and then Feyre gets used as bait! This is a fun scene with lots of tension between the two and we had fun with quite a few theories (yes, one or two evil Rhys considerations) and some interesting crossover potential with Crescent City!If you listen, let us know what you think!https://linktr.ee/bookbreathingbtchqueensIntro/Closing Music Credit: Indie-Pop by Ivan LuzanFind the song here: https://pixabay.com/music/indie-pop-indie-pop-170731/Find Ivan Luzan here:  https://pixabay.com/users/ivan_luzan-34614814/

Thumbnail art: Cassian, Azriel, and Rhys by mm.radish.art on Instagram!https://www.instagram.com/p/DI-nwhiR4hQ/?img_index=1 Nesta and Elain by jubjubdraws on Instagram!https://www.instagram.com/p/DDGlGQhtRJM/ **All our episodes may contain SPOILERS for all three Maasverse series so please only listen if you've read ALL the books!**In this episode, we discuss the first meeting between the Bat Boys and the Archeron sisters! There’s lot of interesting dynamics in this first meeting and we have a lot of fun discussing the tensions and underlying thoughts and feelings during the iconic dinner scene. https://linktr.ee/bookbreathingbtchqueensIntro/Closing Music Credit: Indie-Pop by Ivan LuzanFind the song here: https://pixabay.com/music/indie-pop-indie-pop-170731/Find Ivan Luzan here:  ⁠https://pixabay.com/users/ivan_luzan-34614814/⁠

Thumbnail art: Nesta and Elain by frostbite.studios on Instagram!https://www.instagram.com/p/C8kZg-AvML-/?hl=en&img_index=1 Feyre by madschofield on Instagram!https://www.instagram.com/p/CWlQ4rmrYgY/ **All our episodes may contain SPOILERS for all three Maasverse series so please only listen if you've read ALL the books!**In this episode, we discuss journey and initial meeting of Feyre with her sisters once again! Lots of fun and interesting things to discuss while about the journey to the human land and we’ve got some fun speculation about Azriel, Elain (and others but especially those two for obvious reasons!). Check it out and let us know what you think!https://linktr.ee/bookbreathingbtchqueensIntro/Closing Music Credit: Indie-Pop by Ivan LuzanFind the song here: https://pixabay.com/music/indie-pop-indie-pop-170731/Find Ivan Luzan here:  https://pixabay.com/users/ivan_luzan-34614814/

Thumbnail art: Ianthe by romannaboch on Instagram!https://www.instagram.com/p/ClYrJyprlaW/ Rhys by merwildandco (I cannot find a link anywhere so here’s their Insta profile)!https://www.instagram.com/merwildandco/ **All our episodes may contain SPOILERS for all three Maasverse series so please only listen if you've read ALL the books!**In this episode, we discuss Feyre's encounter and escape from the Weaver's cottage and the conversations that follow with the Inner Circle and Rhys and of course the memory with Ianthe! We thought the title could double as what Feyre actually did to the Weaver and what she wants to do to Ianthe by the end of the chapter lol.https://linktr.ee/bookbreathingbtchqueensIntro/Closing Music Credit: Indie-Pop by Ivan LuzanFind the song here: https://pixabay.com/music/indie-pop-indie-pop-170731/Find Ivan Luzan here:  https://pixabay.com/users/ivan_luzan-34614814/Episode Overview: 00:00–Cold open, intro song, episode intro and summary3:03–Rhys just trying to help?7:16–Weaver description7:58–Why does the Weaver say “What are you?” to Feyre?9:32–Anger growing at Spring10:41–Is it her voice or Rhys’s voice??13:18–Is it significant that Feyre never says anything to the Weaver?13:44–“I am Feyre Archeron and I will not be afraid”14:10–“black blood”! And her escape16:28–The nastiest Feyre has ever been lol18:15–Throwing bricks!19:41–The condescension of this reasoningggg23:13–Fighting montage commences! And Rhys sensing her High Lady power?29:40–What WERE the High Priestesses??30:17–Similarities with the bridge with Day and Night!31:46–Why does he want to tell her about it so much? How did the High Priestesses get oefore Amarantha?35:24–Rhys’s Hewn City room is made of valg stone….????37:22–What was Ianthe thinking??40:50–Is this how collars work?43:00–“Better than a party planning wife”43:22–Ice magic!44:07–Next week, closing & outro song

Thumbnail art: The Weaver by morgana0anagrom on Instagram!https://www.instagram.com/p/BZG3mRMBwq7/ **All our episodes may contain SPOILERS for all three Maasverse series so please only listen if you've read ALL the books!**In this episode, we discuss Feyre getting into the Weaver’s cottage! We had fun deciding whether or not Rhys was kicking his feet with Cassian or trying to play it cool still and the general hounding we think the IC gave him for this little stunt. We also wonder lots (per usual honestly) about possible valg characters with the main one for this ep being the Weaver of course! Is she a stygian spider? Why is she just..given the entire land in the middle?Let us know what you think in the comments!https://linktr.ee/bookbreathingbtchqueensIntro/Closing Music Credit: Indie-Pop by Ivan LuzanFind the song here: https://pixabay.com/music/indie-pop-indie-pop-170731/Find Ivan Luzan here:  https://pixabay.com/users/ivan_luzan-34614814/

Thumbnail art (left to right): Rhys by merwildandco https://www.instagram.com/merwildandco/ Rhys by ignartcio on Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/p/DCU_iM3Iu9A/?hl=en&img_index=1 Rhys by robertcrescenzio on Instagram and artstationhttps://www.artstation.com/artwork/xYW2eE  **All our episodes may contain SPOILERS for all three Maasverse series so please only listen if you've read ALL the books!**In this episode, we debrief after the Bone Carver with the IC and see the discussion of Feyre going to the Weaver and becoming the human emissary play out. There’s some interesting subtle tensions between the characters and honestly, multiple places where we had to give some credence to possible evil Rhys theories. We are not usually huge supporters of those but these were compelling so of course we entertain them! Check it out and let us know what you think! Did Rhys intentionally under inform Feyre about the Weaver for his own gain? Does he manipulate her by scaring her about her family and sending flashes of dead bodies into her mind? (Lol we hope not!)https://linktr.ee/bookbreathingbtchqueensIntro/Closing Music Credit: Indie-Pop by Ivan LuzanFind the song here: https://pixabay.com/music/indie-pop-indie-pop-170731/Find Ivan Luzan here:  https://pixabay.com/users/ivan_luzan-34614814/Episode Overview: 00:00–Cold open, intro song, episode intro and summary (and immediate catch up tangent lol)2:51–So scared of Amren?4:54–Who are Azriel’s sources??7:59–Azriel self-sacrificing tendencies (plus did they know what this was?)24:57–Why put Feyre in danger?28:22–Evil Rhys theory–he’s lying to her about the amount of danger!35:32–Why is it so surprising that she would be the human emissary?39:36–Why is Cassian protective of Nesta before even meeting her? Is he an evil Rhys fan?45:17–One of the more nefarious evil Rhys moments….48:33–They all yelled at Rhys at Rita’s after?49:44–Is she seeing her own death being carved by the Bone Carver?51:29–She’s calling him on his shit already55:20–Is the reason he says for not getting the ring himself the actual truth?1:00:18–Next week, closing & outro song

Thumbnail art: Bone Carver by charliebowater on Instagram!https://www.instagram.com/p/BK3pxLBAjES/ **All our episodes may contain SPOILERS for all three Maasverse series so please only listen if you've read ALL the books!**In this episode, we discuss the trip to the Bone Carver! Lots of interesting lore and banter in this chapter and super interesting first interaction with who must certainly be a world-walker, the Bone Carver! We get some lore on members of the Inner Circle. WTAF is Cassian? Is Mor called in to yield when it all goes to shit? Amren’s older than language itself? Is the Bone Carver a long-lost god from ToG??) Give it a listen and let us know what you think!https://linktr.ee/bookbreathingbtchqueensIntro/Closing Music Credit: Indie-Pop by Ivan LuzanFind the song here: https://pixabay.com/music/indie-pop-indie-pop-170731/Find Ivan Luzan here:  https://pixabay.com/users/ivan_luzan-34614814/Episode Overview: 00:00–Cold open, intro song, episode intro and summary1:33–IS it just an amulet?2:24–Why are we fighting Amren?5:24–Rhys SO confused lol6:33–What are the prisoners up to? What are they trading for?7:50–Cassian would be so embarrassed for Rhys9:01–Is Mor a backup yielder?10:31–Was the prison for Valg? Asteri? And WHAT ARE THOSE GUARDS???14:03–Prisoner roll call (Cassian put em all in there?)18:19–Amren’s been in there LONGER THAN THEY’VE HAD WRITING….?!?!21:41–Rhys having his quarter life crisis!26:31–Dorian? And violet eyes27:32–The Bone Carver is the God of Truth from Throne of Glass?? 30:42–The Bone Carver knows the truth (about them, the cauldron, the worlds–all of the hints)35:42–Foreshadowing that bond37:00–WHO MADE THAT CAULDRONNNN38:30–Going to summer! 42:27–Next week, closing & outro song

Thumbnail art: Mor by niru.sky on Instagram!https://www.instagram.com/p/B3Q_EJ_Aw13/ **All our episodes may contain SPOILERS for all three Maasverse series so please only listen if you've read ALL the books!**In this episode, we discuss the little chapter right before we meet the bone carver where we get a bunch of fascinating prison lore, some discussion of Amren and Mor’s family (who are so ancient they ruled before Prythian was Prythian) and have a nice little scene with Rhys and Feyre. We def spent most of this short episode discussing this strange mini lore dump Rhys gives Feyre while they walk because it has so many interesting aspects, ESPECIALLY if you know the full implications of the Maasverse (and btw hopefully yall have all read the entire thing so we don’t spoil you!)https://linktr.ee/bookbreathingbtchqueensIntro/Closing Music Credit: Indie-Pop by Ivan LuzanFind the song here: https://pixabay.com/music/indie-pop-indie-pop-170731/Find Ivan Luzan here:  https://pixabay.com/users/ivan_luzan-34614814/Episode Overview: 00:00–Cold open, intro song, episode intro and summary1:50–Why can she feel him?2:58–How did Rhys delete everyone??7:42–Is Feyre in Rhys’ dream?13:00–barfing fireeeee15:01–“Just a reaction of my body”16:09–Dusk court! Rising islands? Western isles?20:07–The Prison was established BEFORE Prythian was Prythian, when MOR’S family was the one that ruled? Is Mor Starborn?24:49–Rhys saying all the wrong things for once loll28:40–Next week, closing & outro song

Thumbnail art: The Bat Boys by chelzd_art on Instagram!https://www.instagram.com/p/CyU67Ker6Ew/Mor & Amren by ic_illustration_ on Instagram!https://www.instagram.com/p/DGlvwvliUm0/?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ%3D%3D **All our episodes may contain SPOILERS for all three Maasverse series so please only listen if you've read ALL the books!**In this episode, we discuss the first dinner with the Inner Circle in Chapter 16 of ACOMAF! https://linktr.ee/bookbreathingbtchqueensIntro/Closing Music Credit: Indie-Pop by Ivan LuzanFind the song here: https://pixabay.com/music/indie-pop-indie-pop-170731/Find Ivan Luzan here:  https://pixabay.com/users/ivan_luzan-34614814/

Thumbnail art: Rhys & Feyre walking through Velaris by meiflowersketches on Instagram!https://www.instagram.com/p/C0jc9ers8oc/ Rhys flying Feyre by sergiolaraart on Instagram!https://www.instagram.com/p/CzuGhjOgXVY/?img_index=1 **All our episodes may contain SPOILERS for all three Maasverse series so please only listen if you've read ALL the books!**In this episode, we spend some real time in Velaris and finally getting some time to hang out with Rhys! We get some first glances of the Inner Circle and Rhys’ townhouse and finally take a walk around town with Rhys. The chapter ends with their rooftop argument about flying to the House of Wind for dinner and end with two grinning bat boys greeting Feyre! We’ve got lots of thoughts about the relationship between Amren and Nuala & Cerridwen, the etymology of daemati, and the mysteries of Velaris. Is Rhys one of his “ruthless” ancestors? Why can’t Rhy adjust or break the wards on the House of Wind (I thought he was the most powerful high lord…..?!?!)Let us know what you think!https://linktr.ee/bookbreathingbtchqueensIntro/Closing Music Credit: Indie-Pop by Ivan LuzanFind the song here: https://pixabay.com/music/indie-pop-indie-pop-170731/Find Ivan Luzan here:  https://pixabay.com/users/ivan_luzan-34614814/Episode Overview: 00:00–Cold open, intro song, episode intro and summary2:33–She doesn’t want to be alone but she does…3:15–Alwaysss comparing them to Spring Court6:00–She associates Rhys and his home with freedom and the world opening up9:39–No more mortal cities?? (plus Azriel the gossip queen tangent lol)17:48–does Rhys’s happiness make her want to stay here forever? Plus what is the “old heaviness”?21:04–Why are Nuala & Cerridwen wincing so much??27:48–”heard and processed them”?? And forcing herself to ask some questions30:07–WHAT DO THEY MEAN BY “The High Lord is very powerful and was devoted to his people long before his father’s mantle passed to him.” long BEFORE??? He says on 144 (American version) that it was his “ruthless, ruthless ancestors who were willing to do anything to preserve a piece of goodness in our wretched world” (“ruthless” TWICE), then at the end of scene, Feyre says his eyes are “ruthless” (Are we crazy? Are we on to something??)37:34–Feyre flipping between grief and anger41:03–Why isn’t she suspicious of the amount of power Rhys gives her? Lol what43:37–First thing she notices is children laughing (plus, who are the neighbors, WHAT is that outfit, a bit more of her moving on from Spring)47:55–She senses the mountains! Her power responds (with cat symbolism again?)53:20–Feyre channeling Nesta in her fucked up mental state55:44–Why do they call the markets “palaces”?57:00–Expecting the Night Court to act like Spring59:43–WTF is this description of her dad??? “An invincible father”??1:02:25–Rhys vs Tamlin with their people1:07:41–Workplace transparency (and the hierarchy!)1:10:21–Feyre being disconcertingly unafraid and they both feel the mate bond!?1:15:39–Daemati etymology! 1:21:31–Feyre/Nesta are 2 sides of the same coin1:27:37–She can’t admit she wants to fly1:29:05–Why aren’t the House of Wind wards keyed to Rhys’s blood?? Why can’t the most powerful high lord fix the wards?1:35:00–Thought for a thought! He’s super vulnerable and then she one-ups him!1:38:04–Rhys getting the details from his crush! Lol. Is he texting Mor via brain when she says all this? Are they giggling in the bathroom? Is he going to giggle and kick his feet with Azriel later?1:41:27–Next week, closing & outro song

Thumbnail art: Velaris by harkalelinai on Instagram!https://www.instagram.com/p/DK1dd80MT_Q/?img_index=1 **All our episodes may contain SPOILERS for all three Maasverse series so please only listen if you've read ALL the books!**In this episode, we discuss chapter 13 of ACOMAF! This is the episode where Feyre wakes up in the Night Court and finally decides to GET A JOB. Lol–she ain’t going back and we end the chapter in the city of starlight! Also a fun theory about Papa Archeron and Vasa at the end!https://linktr.ee/bookbreathingbtchqueensIntro/Closing Music Credit: Indie-Pop by Ivan LuzanFind the song here: https://pixabay.com/music/indie-pop-indie-pop-170731/Find Ivan Luzan here:  https://pixabay.com/users/ivan_luzan-34614814/Episode Overview: 00:00–Cold open, intro song, episode intro and summary1:16–Waking up in open space!3:17–Rhysand’s rage4:30–Always willing to be vulnerable with Rhys!4:51– What is the “whatever you did”??!7:35–Why can Mor be the one?10:58–Willing to admit she ain't got nothing else12:51–Deciding not to go back19:28–Tamlin’s behind the birth after all22:47–Rhys’s answer25:19–Fast bath!27:22–Description of winnowing doesn’t match last chapter!29:24–Has she..been to a townhouse like this before? (Plus Papa Archeron tangent about Vasa!)33:27–Next week, closing & outro song

Thumbnail art: Luminacrest on Instagram appears to be the artist but their profile is gone? If anyone has their new profile info I will gladly link that here!**All our episodes may contain SPOILERS for all three Maasverse series so please only listen if you've read ALL the books!**In this episode, we dive into chapters 11 & 12 where Feyre is visiting the Night Court for her last visit (ch 11) before she gets locked up in chapter 12 and leaves for good! These chapters are super interesting with more perspective and you can really see all the cracks as they form. This is also probably interesting to take a bit slower because we tend to read these quickly when you’re just reading for enjoyment and you miss a lot! Check it out and let us know what you think! https://linktr.ee/bookbreathingbtchqueensIntro/Closing Music Credit: Indie-Pop by Ivan LuzanFind the song here: https://pixabay.com/music/indie-pop-indie-pop-170731/Find Ivan Luzan here:  https://pixabay.com/users/ivan_luzan-34614814/Episode Overview: 00:00–Cold open, intro song, episode intro and summary4:21–sad little Rhys and Feyre in denial14:59–She is UNafraid19:14–“I am Rhysand and I will not be afraid”22:34–The Dorian connection!24:00–Rhys playing hard to get and leaving her alone! But WHAT is he doing?27:35–Rhys is desperate to get some emotion, she FEELS it hard when she does32:59–His FIRST words to her??39:01–Chapter 12!41:30–Why does she call Lucien her “friend” instead of Tamlin?44:27–Tamlin cleared the court? He didn’t think that would make him look bad? Or did he blame it on Feyre being “unstable”?48:04–Tamlin’s shitty friends53:32–Dad’s home56:08–Draws her claws on Lucien?1:01:36–”THAT power” and WHAT do they mean by power vacuum??1:06:02–Tamlin is willing to let her go crazy??1:21:31–She had LET him1:25:06–How did Mor get through? Why does Feyre think she’s Amarantha?1:26:39–What is she talking about??1:31:35–Who is growling?1:37:27–Who is the other darkness???1:39:32–Next week, closing & outro song

Thumbnail art: Tangerine.eileen on Instagram!https://www.instagram.com/p/DKiMprAS9uC/?img_index=1 **All our episodes may contain SPOILERS for all three Maasverse series so please only listen if you've read ALL the books!**In this episode, we discuss chapters 9 and 10 of ACOMAF! Some interesting things in the scenes after Feyre and Tamlin’s fight and then of course we discuss the explosive moment, the way things are breaking down between them, and the emotions that made that scene happen. Really interesting on the second read-through!https://linktr.ee/bookbreathingbtchqueensIntro/Closing Music Credit: Indie-Pop by Ivan LuzanFind the song here: https://pixabay.com/music/indie-pop-indie-pop-170731/Find Ivan Luzan here:  https://pixabay.com/users/ivan_luzan-34614814/

Thumbnail art: The Tithe scene by sergiolaraart on Instagram!https://www.instagram.com/p/C0SDRP9APFM/?img_index=1 **All our episodes may contain SPOILERS for all three Maasverse series so please only listen if you've read ALL the books!**In this episode, we discuss the Tithe! This is a super interesting and really key chapter in this book and gives us an interesting look at the Spring Court way of doing things, some interesting possibilities for political tensions (cold open points to this but also they just seem a bit tense for a standard tithe) and there’s a lot of moments to see how Feyre is very quick to be disgusted with Tamlin. There’s lots of interesting things to consider in hindsight in this chapter!Let us know your thoughts!!https://linktr.ee/bookbreathingbtchqueensIntro/Closing Music Credit: Indie-Pop by Ivan LuzanFind the song here: https://pixabay.com/music/indie-pop-indie-pop-170731/Find Ivan Luzan here:  https://pixabay.com/users/ivan_luzan-34614814/Episode Overview: 00:00–Cold open, intro song, episode intro and summary3:06–Feyre’s attitude and expectations towards Tamlin and the Tithe (plus–how do Prythian taxes work? And towns?)13:39–It sounds SO boring lol14:10–They “armed to the teeth” to receive regular taxes??25:14–Feyre IMMEDIATELY sees more in common with the wraith than Tamlin or anyone else29:57–She’s already so annoyed at him34:34–Golden fleece!37:20–”Handouts”39:51–The logistics (did the water wraiths leave for summer court with the money Feyre gave her?)42:02–She “makes him look weak” (the founding father argument)48:11–“Worse things CAN happen”??? + Lucien already mourning Tamlin55:22–SO DADDD grossssssss59:29–Do other High Lords have tithes?1:03:30–Next week, closing & outro song

Thumbnail art: Mor by wictorian_art on Instagram!https://www.instagram.com/p/B6tLCDtJ3w5/?img_index=1 Rhys and Feyre in the Moonstone Palace by listening_stars_ on Instagram!https://www.instagram.com/p/DKZ9fyuAeal/?img_index=1Rhys & Feyre reading by Bubbly_Structure_456 on Reddit!https://www.reddit.com/r/acotar/comments/19e2fm8/my_take_on_feyre_learning_to_write/ **All our episodes may contain SPOILERS for all three Maasverse series so please only listen if you've read ALL the books!**In this episode, wehttps://linktr.ee/bookbreathingbtchqueensIntro/Closing Music Credit: Indie-Pop by Ivan LuzanFind the song here: https://pixabay.com/music/indie-pop-indie-pop-170731/Find Ivan Luzan here:  https://pixabay.com/users/ivan_luzan-34614814/Episode Overview: 00:00–Cold open, intro song, episode intro and summary2:33–She scared of him lol (plus High Lord voice?)6:25–Hybern ruling from a far? Were they exiled to that island?17:20–He sees that High Lady shit (also he wants her human skills, not her fae skills!)23:18–“You are no one’s subject” (Rhys is one of the girlies! He’s also Team Sam!)28:05–He just ditches her!29:26–WHAT did Azriel want to know!? And what does Mor control??31:47–Sam’s Mor theory!--Is Mor a Crochan queen?? “You brought my new friend”42:49–She knows he knows she’s listening and is letting her44:44–Rhys doing the Aladdin trick!45:55–She’s wearing Aelin’s eyes!46:10–Rhys is a little over it lol (and how this is her first real friendship dynamics…)49:37–Rhysand vs Rhys50:21–Half-hearted enemies51:47–Lucien’s the only one lookin out? Also Tamlin is all talk lol55:57–Interrogation time (she gives all info, she gets none)59:31–They want her magical blue balls!1:00:49–They are PROJECTINGGG1:03:36–SO sure there’s won’t be a war (or at least one AGAINST Hybern)1:05:39–Tamlin has 0 problems lying1:09:06–Worried about her safety because of how it’ll affect him? Lucien’s the only one thinking about her1:11:10–She’s giving up everythinggg1:12:47–Rhys’s words are echoing and that’s terrifying lol (plus Lucien’s disillusionment)1:16:20–Next week, closing & outro song

Thumbnail art: Mor by wictorian_art on Instagram!https://www.instagram.com/p/B6tLCDtJ3w5/?img_index=1 Rhys and Feyre in the Moonstone Palace by listening_stars_ on Instagram!https://www.instagram.com/p/DKZ9fyuAeal/?img_index=1Rhys & Feyre reading by Bubbly_Structure_456 on Reddit!https://www.reddit.com/r/acotar/comments/19e2fm8/my_take_on_feyre_learning_to_write/ **All our episodes may contain SPOILERS for all three Maasverse series so please only listen if you've read ALL the books!**In this episode, we discuss Feyre’s first days in the Moonstone Palace with Rhys and our first meeting with Mor! We’ve got lots of fun discussion about what Rhys is thinking, what Feyre is suppressing and all the things left unsaid in this chapter. For some reason we were also just on one and laughed so much during this ep–it was great!Let us know what you think in the comments!https://linktr.ee/bookbreathingbtchqueensIntro/Closing Music Credit: Indie-Pop by Ivan LuzanFind the song here: https://pixabay.com/music/indie-pop-indie-pop-170731/Find Ivan Luzan here:  https://pixabay.com/users/ivan_luzan-34614814/Episode Overview: 00:00–Cold open, intro song, episode intro and summary1:34–High Lord wife preparation via Rhysand (plus discussion of what other powers?)10:15–Rhys panic attack?15:43–Meeting Mor! (Evil Mor theories, “you brought me MY new friend??”, Rhys evil?)32:46–Reading with Rhys is like math with your dad?53:59–Black stone table59:22–Next week, closing & outro song

Thumbnail art: Feyre throwing her shoe by theogwhimsicalartist on Insta (Formerly:@whimsicalillustration)https://www.instagram.com/theogwhimsicalartist/?hl=en**All our episodes may contain SPOILERS for all three Maasverse series so please only listen if you've read ALL the books!**In this episode, we discuss Feyre being swept away to the Night Court! We start with the tense scene between Rhys and Tamlin (the ex-boyfriends) and then we’re off to throw shoes at high lords and read! Feyre is UNAFRAID of Rhys and we’ve got lots of really fun points of interest. We hadn’t realized but it seems like Feyre is the one who MISTED?? her shoe? Lots of fun and interesting convos and insights into Feyre and Rhys.Tell us in the comments–when was the last time you threw a shoe at a high lord’s head???https://linktr.ee/bookbreathingbtchqueensIntro/Closing Music Credit: Indie-Pop by Ivan LuzanFind the song here: https://pixabay.com/music/indie-pop-indie-pop-170731/Find Ivan Luzan here:  https://pixabay.com/users/ivan_luzan-34614814/Episode Overview: 00:00–Cold open, intro song, episode intro and summary1:51–Dorian’s hair? Rhys and Tamlin are exes?3:51–Ianthe IMMEDIATELY runs7:23–The dramaaa + discussion of the thing under her skin10:28–Rhys is the ONLY one who knows, Tamlin gives up? More importantly, it’s WOLVERINE CONFIRMATION16:03–was this the turning point where Tamlin was so embarrassed (from the optics of this) that he turned to Hybern? Or did Rhys save him the embarrassment of getting left at the altar??20:25–Feyre so scared and he’s so over it lol25:39–The scent of Jasmine? Aelin! AND the Torre!29:41–He wanted a thank you (he’s gonna get a shoe)38:03–Does Feyre still have her mortal heart?40:43–She ain’t afraid of Rhys42:30–SHE mists her shoe!45:22–“Fit for an EMPRESS”??46:09–“A pool for soaking OR *enjoying* myself????” (Sam had innocent assumptions, Allie…did not)47:51–She’s over her traps now (or less scared of Rhys?)50:05–Waiting to be “worthy” of Tamlin (plus drinking, stress and “arms in” tangent lolll)58:50–Rhys eyes are Dorian’s? Maeve’s? Is it Rhys Moonbeam?? 1:00:36–Exociticization of Night Court attire that’s too close to real world clothing, etc 1:05:06–Season’s are also from the sun’s path? Are we going to see autumn come to Spring Court when Tamlin loses his “will”? Is Tamlin Demeter? Why is there a Summer Court palace here??1:11:06–Homework time!1:12:15–Next week, closing & outro song

Thumbnail art: Rhys by giannyfili on Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/p/DBUi_62PEVl/?img_index=1 Feyre by smoustart on Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/p/Ck53bAZrSZI/ **All our episodes may contain SPOILERS for all three Maasverse series so please only listen if you've read ALL the books!**In this episode, we discuss the wedding chapter!! This is a really interesting chapter and a very tense one of course! We end with one of the most iconic lines in the entire series at the height of Feyre’s despair. Come with us to trash talk Ianthe and Tam Tam and say hi to our boy Rhys!!Let us know what you think in the comments!https://linktr.ee/bookbreathingbtchqueensIntro/Closing Music Credit: Indie-Pop by Ivan LuzanFind the song here: https://pixabay.com/music/indie-pop-indie-pop-170731/Find Ivan Luzan here:  https://pixabay.com/users/ivan_luzan-34614814/

Thumbnail art: Tamlin by michelacacciatore on Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/p/B6sGDfgqd5u/Lucien by dearasteria on Tumblrhttps://www.tumblr.com/dearasteria/160700405499/lucien-vanserraFeyre & Ianthe by hmmr.art on Threadshttps://www.threads.com/@hmmr.art/post/C_YQ2WNAaS6**All our episodes may contain SPOILERS for all three Maasverse series so please only listen if you've read ALL the books!**In this episode, we discuss the politics of Chapter 3! There’s a lot of interesting things with this conversation with Lucien and their visit to the village and we have a lot of questions about why Tamlin and Lucien are so concerned with their united front and aesthetics. We get some sense of things within Feyre’s perspective but we really have the chance to think through the logistics they may be dealing with here. What’s going on with that weird village scene? What is Tamlin really worried about? Why does Ianthe hold so much sway so quickly?Let us know what you think in the comments!https://linktr.ee/bookbreathingbtchqueensIntro/Closing Music Credit: Indie-Pop by Ivan LuzanFind the song here: https://pixabay.com/music/indie-pop-indie-pop-170731/Find Ivan Luzan here:  https://pixabay.com/users/ivan_luzan-34614814/Episode Overview: 00:00–Cold open, intro song, episode intro and summary1:42–Your girl is aloneeee2:57–What Feyre is starting to admit to herself7:11–What is Tamlin actually afraid of?? Plus discussion of the dynamics with Tamlin and Lucien21:45–Who are the real enemies??32:07–The tithe and wtf it goes to lol59:21–Not a better world??1:08:49–it was HER neck!!1:12:00–still mentally in the mortal lands1:13:56–Did Tamlin scare the villagers off?1:21:30–Why weren’t there more rebellions??1:38:15–Next week, closing & outro song

Thumbnail art: Mor by wictorian_art on Instagram!https://www.instagram.com/p/B6tLCDtJ3w5/?img_index=1 Rhys and Feyre in the Moonstone Palace by listening_stars_ on Instagram!https://www.instagram.com/p/DKZ9fyuAeal/?img_index=1Rhys & Feyre reading by Bubbly_Structure_456 on Reddit!https://www.reddit.com/r/acotar/comments/19e2fm8/my_take_on_feyre_learning_to_write/ **All our episodes may contain SPOILERS for all three Maasverse series so please only listen if you've read ALL the books!**In this episode, we discuss Feyre’s first days in the Moonstone Palace with Rhys and our first meeting with Mor! We’ve got lots of fun discussion about what Rhys is thinking, what Feyre is suppressing and all the things left unsaid in this chapter. For some reason we were also just on one and laughed so much during this ep–it was great!Let us know what you think in the comments!https://linktr.ee/bookbreathingbtchqueensIntro/Closing Music Credit: Indie-Pop by Ivan LuzanFind the song here: https://pixabay.com/music/indie-pop-indie-pop-170731/Find Ivan Luzan here:  https://pixabay.com/users/ivan_luzan-34614814/Episode Overview: 00:00–Cold open, intro song, episode intro and summary1:34–High Lord wife preparation via Rhysand (plus discussion of what other powers?)10:15–Rhys panic attack?15:43–Meeting Mor! (Evil Mor theories, “you brought me MY new friend??”, Rhys evil?)32:46–Reading with Rhys is like math with your dad?53:59–Black stone table59:22–Next week, closing & outro song

Thumbnail art: Feyre & Tamlin by tangerine.eileen on Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/p/Cok0JiDP8kG/ **All our episodes may contain SPOILERS for all three Maasverse series so please only listen if you've read ALL the books!**In this episode, we jump into the first kind of full picture of life at the newly-saved Spring Court! We’ve got some interesting tension over privileges between Tamlin and Feyre and a whole lot of info (and theories!) about Ianthe and her whole deal. The conversation about aesthetics and the well-being of the court also points to some interesting discussions. What did you think of this chapter? Do you think Ianthe is a Blueblood witch? Do you think there’s such a thing as a High Lady? lolhttps://linktr.ee/bookbreathingbtchqueensIntro/Closing Music Credit: Indie-Pop by Ivan LuzanFind the song here: https://pixabay.com/music/indie-pop-indie-pop-170731/Find Ivan Luzan here:  https://pixabay.com/users/ivan_luzan-34614814/Episode Overview: 00:00–Cold open, intro song, episode intro and summary2:37–Tamlin & Feyre’s first words to each other!3:36–They’re walking on eggshells7:13–Tamlin is a knight on a black horse7:38–He doesn’t have the sentries to spare..9:15–“Enduring” the engagement11:23–Feyre’s general disinterest with the fae world14:52–What do you mean “if”??20:40–Feyre and Lucien’s relationship26:32–Her daily uniform & Tamlin’s need for aesthetics35:53–Meeting Ianthe–is she a Blueblood? Better match for Tamlin?1:00:41–Is this coming back for Book 6?1:07:33–Feyre’s excitement1:11:04–Ianthe’s Prayer Room, what’s her angle??1:12:49–Feyre’s tattoos!1:19:47–Tamlin’s “brand” on Feyre1:25:39–The lovebombing1:32:17–Next week, closing & outro song

Thumbnail art: @aiphos.s on Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/p/CiX31sOIyrH/**All our episodes may contain SPOILERS for all three Maasverse series so please only listen if you've read ALL the books!**In this episode, https://linktr.ee/bookbreathingbtchqueensIntro/Closing Music Credit: Indie-Pop by Ivan LuzanFind the song here: https://pixabay.com/music/indie-pop-indie-pop-170731/Find Ivan Luzan here:  https://pixabay.com/users/ivan_luzan-34614814/Episode Overview: 00:00–Cold open, intro song, episode intro and summary1:01–ACOMAF cover discussion4:35–map discussion6:05–Prologue Discussion! & opening lines7:53–A theory about the ending of the series! Feyre/Amarantha parallels + the pregnancy trope issue with their life bonds (time jumps, 95 year old teenage Nyx?)14:11–Feyre characterization?17:09–Part 1: House of Beasts–barf and the comfort of the night20:33–Do we think Tamlin is pretending to sleep? Fellas, is it gay to have a dream?25:00–“Caress”25:52–The Rhys/Feyre banter begins, what does she use that hand for?28:36–She’s losin it!32:56–She’s kinda hopin34:22–For him, she’d wrecked her soul39:52–The DISTANCE46:24–Feyre being ultrastrong?48:00–How Tamlin problem solves lol50:23–Curling away from him50:43–The purpose of this kind of opening51:45–Next week, closing & outro song

Thumbnail art: Tamlin by isa.sketches on Instagram!https://www.instagram.com/p/C8zQABVN51H/?img_index=1**All our episodes may contain SPOILERS for all three Maasverse series so please only listen if you've read ALL the books!**In this episode, we discuss the LAST CHAPTER of ACOTAR!! After 41 episodes and just under 60 hours of yapping–we’re finally finished with the first book! We had a lot of fun discussing the ending of this one and how it might lead to future books, the next book, the series overall, etc. We also fleshed out the theory about Feyre making the drop here (with evidence from Bryce and Aelin also making the Drop??). Lots of interesting discussion comparing the way that this ending is “happy” or not and the differences in approach to her relationship with Tamlin and Rhys. Let us know what you think about the ending to this iconic book!!https://linktr.ee/bookbreathingbtchqueensIntro/Closing Music Credit: Indie-Pop by Ivan LuzanFind the song here: https://pixabay.com/music/indie-pop-indie-pop-170731/Find Ivan Luzan here:  https://pixabay.com/users/ivan_luzan-34614814/Episode Overview: 00:00–Cold open, intro song, episode intro and summary2:09–The Drop theory! Reading Feyre, Bryce and Aelin’s Drop scenes! 21:19–First thing she notices is cold floor!22:11–Feyre’s “physical markers”??27:39–Surely their faces under the masks are NASTY?!?!?!33:30–They snuck away! Also what are the alliances and what kind of next steps..?37:08–The immediate aftermath and dynamic between Feyre and Tamlin51:06–Little hint at Rhys53:32–They just freaking get each other54:55–SHE reminds him of the bargain, plus Feyre/Rhys dynamics1:05:02–Blue fairy significance–will it symbolize something in the final books of this series? 1:13:38–Her and Rhys already get each other with their trauma, Tamlin already set up as caring most about her physical instead of anything else1:22:13–He bows to her! (And then feels that mate bond!)1:25:05–Are there Amarantha supporters out there right now?1:37:16–They left the way they came in?1:38:22–Feyre…understands Amarantha..?1:42:31–“Tomorrow”? The “happy” ending? Plus the theme of “home”1:48:25–Next week, closing & outro song

Thumbnail art: castleinthesky_art on Instagram! https://www.tiktok.com/@castleinthesky_art/video/7102081109197999402**All our episodes may contain SPOILERS for all three Maasverse series so please only listen if you've read ALL the books!**In this episode, we jump into the events immediately following the third task! Amarantha’s rage and death and the subsequent reactions of everyone, especially the high lords and Rhys and Tamlin. We have lots of fun connections to other parts of the Maasverse too (is Amarantha a valg? Do the high lords give Feyre their first light? And on!). Check it out and let us know what you thought!!https://linktr.ee/bookbreathingbtchqueensIntro/Closing Music Credit: Indie-Pop by Ivan LuzanFind the song here: https://pixabay.com/music/indie-pop-indie-pop-170731/Find Ivan Luzan here:  https://pixabay.com/users/ivan_luzan-34614814/Episode Overview: 00:00–Cold open, intro song, episode intro and summary1:42–Rhys was so happy at first! Plus logistics of the first moments after winning4:43–Amarantha’s power is “something far more violent than lightning”?6:49–Passive language during the violence??8:21–Why does Rhys scream her name?12:07–Some evidence of Rhys being valg? Starborn theories! Carranam theories!24:22–Pain is paused? Rhys and Feyre mate discussions (and connection to Aelin and Rowan?)30:35–More Rhys valg evidence? Or Amarantha valg evidence?36:31–The hint at Rhys being the real one41:28–The slight rhyme just MAKES it43:23–Ya girls ded–start of Chapter 45 (her drop! lol)44:04–The first thing after the curse breaks is Lucien?45:45–Tamlin’s renewed power/beast form (ties to ToG?)47:41–Why do they need a sword to kill Amarantha??52:49–The high lords giving her their…first light?? Feyre the Asteri!? (lol)1:02:26–Book 6 discussions/impatience1:05:00–Next week, closing & outro song

Thumbnail art:Feyre by madschofield**All our episodes may contain SPOILERS for all three Maasverse series so please only listen if you've read ALL the books!**In this episode, we discuss the final trial! We are very close to the end of the book and lots of things are coming to a head! This chapter is super intense and there’s lots of subtle and interesting things happening here–plus lots of interesting connections to other Maasverse series! We have lots of thoughts and ideas about this chapter being Feyre’s ordeal and how the chapter is hinting at Feyre becoming fae with how she is characterized and discussed! We discuss a lot of how Amarantha is thinking but also have lots of interesting side tangents based off certain lines in here: Are Rhys/Feyre actually Hades/Persephone? Is Feyre’s second victim a parallel to Manon killing her Crochan witch sister? Did Feyre make out with the Attor? https://linktr.ee/bookbreathingbtchqueensIntro/Closing Music Credit: Indie-Pop by Ivan LuzanFind the song here: https://pixabay.com/music/indie-pop-indie-pop-170731/Find Ivan Luzan here:  https://pixabay.com/users/ivan_luzan-34614814/

Thumbnail art:Rhys and Tamlin both by isa.sketches on Instagram!https://www.instagram.com/p/C81Y41bt-Vo/?img_index=1https://www.instagram.com/p/C8zQABVN51H/?img_index=1Feyre by brunojlopez on Instagram!https://www.instagram.com/p/DDSkwykSVXF/?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ%3D%3D**All our episodes may contain SPOILERS for all three Maasverse series so please only listen if you've read ALL the books!**In this episode, we discuss Feyre’s last night before the final trial! We discuss the situation in the closet with Tamlin and then Rhys (*note*: title/the ep overall is lighthearted but we do also have more serious discussion about the kissing scenes). We also discuss the way that scene is dealt with and portrayed, and the circumstances and reaction to it. There’s lots of subtle moments and internal thoughts here and then the classic conversation between Rhys and Feyre at the very end. We’ve got lots of thoughts and lots of tangents this episode! Is Rhys’s beast form a wyvern (the coat of arms for Adarlan?) Did Jurian and Rhys trade secrets mind to mind under the mountain? Was the Suriel tricking them into a blood oath? Lots of interesting convos, theories, and multiverse discussion in this one so give it a listen!https://linktr.ee/bookbreathingbtchqueensIntro/Closing Music Credit: Indie-Pop by Ivan LuzanFind the song here: https://pixabay.com/music/indie-pop-indie-pop-170731/Find Ivan Luzan here:  https://pixabay.com/users/ivan_luzan-34614814/Episode Overview: 00:00–Cold open, intro song, episode intro and summary1:25–similarities between Feyre and Aelin’s wyrdmarks (bargain marks are wyrdmarks..?)6:03–Is the green fae in Rhys’s lap a spy?06:50–difficult to look at Tamlin!7:32–What Tamlin should have done in the room11:17–Why TF does Feyre have fae scent?!12:44–that’s REALL horny lol14:59–the language of Tamlin and Feyre’s kiss16:57–is Tamlin trying to trigger the mate bond?19:21–Did Rhys find them because Feyre was horny down the bond? Lol (plus tangent about Rhys being a wyvern..?)23:47–what IS the bond between Tamlin and Lucien?26:15–What does he mean by this?32:21–Rhys tasting Tamlin…33:17–We hate the language and circumstances of this freaking scene…39:01–What is Amarantha thinkingggg?? Plus Jurian tangent–have Rhys and Jurian been chatting mind to mind for the last 50 years…?48:17–Feyre calling him Rhysand vs Rhys!50:05–What’s with this weird winnowing that’s seemingly only in this book?51:29–Rhys has “blue black” hair–Havilliard hair? Danaan hair??57:20–Rhys thinking about how silly his mate bond is (What is she really?? What is the cauldron doing?)59:45–Is Rhys really this apathetic?1:01:41–Why they never just…hulksmashed Amarantha! Was the Suriel scamming Feyre into blood oathing Rhys? Do they have a blood oath DISGUISED as a mate bond? Are Lucien and Tamlin carranam? Confirmation of Lucien being a high lord??! (What were our brains doing during this part loolllll)1:07:41–Tamlin’s wrath & Rhys’s plan1:20:.09–She instinctively wants to comfort him1:24:26–Feyre knowing he gave her a better deal than he should have1:28:37–Next week, closing & outro song

Thumbnail art:Feyre under the mountain by mageonduty on Instagram!https://www.instagram.com/p/DJ2FIj0RdnK/**All our episodes may contain SPOILERS for all three Maasverse series so please only listen if you've read ALL the books!**In this episode, we discuss the very iconic scene where Rhys sends Feyre music under the mountain! There’s lots of interesting things happening in this chapter (the overhearing of the Attor is also in this chapter!) and we also do lots of fun theorizing about Nuala and Cerridwen!Let us know what you think in the comments! Are they witches? Is the palace the House of Wind? Who are the faces in the clouds??https://linktr.ee/bookbreathingbtchqueensIntro/Closing Music Credit: Indie-Pop by Ivan LuzanFind the song here: https://pixabay.com/music/indie-pop-indie-pop-170731/Find Ivan Luzan here:  https://pixabay.com/users/ivan_luzan-34614814/Episode Overview: 00:00–Cold open, intro song, episode intro and summary1:08–Setting up book 2? (She’s straight up saying it!)4:27–She knew she would die5:09–Feyre as a foil for Amarantha7:18–Is TAMLIN the big bad?19:37–Who was the Attor talking to?! & discussion of Nuala and Cerridwen ToG? 28:13–Sam explaining spell basics to Allie lollll–what knowledge did Amarantha steal??37:40–Where tf is this creature from..??39:08–Why doesn’t this make her hopeful??40:49–She already trusts Rhys41:47–She’s seeing that night sky!42:12–Music in her cell! Where is this palace?? + ACOMAF setup54:59–Next week, closing & outro song

Thumbnail art:Feyre by Merwild on Deviantarthttps://www.deviantart.com/merwild/art/Feyre-s-Tattoo-632148565 Lucien during Second Trial by rimonsauce on Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/p/C9BLgvJIDXi/?img_index=1 **All our episodes may contain SPOILERS for all three Maasverse series so please only listen if you've read ALL the books!**In this episode, we discuss the second trial! There’s lots of fun interactions on a very mental and interpersonal level which are super fun to analyze. There are a lot of interesting implications for Rhys and Feyre’s relationship, how fate plays into things (the symbolism of this chapter is also really interesting, especially considering how it could be setting up later books!). We also have some fun tangents about valg, Lucien, Jurian’s ability to communicate (because SURELY he found a way?!?). It’s an interesting discussion on a surprisingly complex little chapter so let us know what you think in the comments!https://linktr.ee/bookbreathingbtchqueensIntro/Closing Music Credit: Indie-Pop by Ivan LuzanFind the song here: https://pixabay.com/music/indie-pop-indie-pop-170731/Find Ivan Luzan here:  https://pixabay.com/users/ivan_luzan-34614814/Episode Overview: 00:00–Cold open, intro song, episode intro and summary2:03–How did Amarantha know Feyre couldn’t read?7:32–Is Jurian trying to communicate in the eye?? Is Rhys speaking to Jurian as an eye? Do you have to have a body to be daematied?11:27–Feyre’s determined!12:52–Feyre’s nonromantic romantic staredown14:34–Why does Amarantha think Lucien is the key to Feyre?? And where are his parents during this? (plus Tamlin redemption arc possibilities discussion)24:03–Is Amarantha calling her Feyre darling to egg on Rhys? And why give her such an easy task for Rhys to help with??28:14–Feyre blames FATE(Is going with Rhys going against fate??) Is “three sisters” the true answer?? + valg tangent41:39–No one else saw that tattoo move??42:20–She sees Rhys on the other side of death!!44:46–Get up!!45:38–What’s the real reason she is so upset? 47:16–She’s crying for “that trivial part of me” (her “all hope is lost” moment)54:11–Rhys’s eyes are “full of color and light” where her heart is missing it!!55:18–Now she wants Rhys!56:09–He’s kneelin!57:43–The licking is…not the best1:02:28–Is it really the bond that’s doing it??1:04:10–She’s into that old man groaning1:05:58–Allie hates the last line lolll (unless it’s about…him edging her?)1:08:43–Next week, closing & outro song

Thumbnail art:Rhys by @robertcrescenzio on Instagram and artstationhttps://www.artstation.com/artwork/xYW2eE  Amarantha by @hmmr.art on Instagram and @hmmr_art on TikTokhttps://www.instagram.com/p/C11ndj7r5tp/?hl=en&img_index=1 **All our episodes may contain SPOILERS for all three Maasverse series so please only listen if you've read ALL the books!**In this episode, we discuss Feyre’s first night on the town with Rhys! (lol) as well as Lucien and Tamlin’s oath, warm cloaks, Amarantha’s coat of arms being WAY too close to Adarlan’s, and Rhys’s lineage as either god or valg! Okay but really, there’s sooo many insane fascinating parts of this chapter that point to a lot of other theories about the multiverse, etc. Let us know what you think!https://linktr.ee/bookbreathingbtchqueensIntro/Closing Music Credit: Indie-Pop by Ivan LuzanFind the song here: https://pixabay.com/music/indie-pop-indie-pop-170731/Find Ivan Luzan here:  https://pixabay.com/users/ivan_luzan-34614814/Episode Overview: 00:00–Cold open, intro song, episode intro and summary2:51–Screaming in the dungeon again!5:50–Rhys and Amarantha having a Cold War?6:34–What’s with her tattoo moving?10:14–“A heathen god’s plaything”--Is Rhys actually..a god?15:22–Rhys and Maeve have the same eyes?!17:05–The first time he ever dresses her, he gives her a crown! Plus lapis lazuli conversation18:58–She’s covered in wyrd marks? (plus wyrd/urd/mother discussion)23:11–WE WERE RIGHT LOLLLL (“You look just as I hoped you would” from our Episode 21 on ACOTAR 23–starts at min 48 of Ep 21!)25:57–Rhys and Arobynn..?26:48–Feyre thirsting28:28–that heavy crown29:04–Feyre trying to be her own hype man29:21–Our angry Tam Tam30:53–Feyre seeing right through Rhys (and more about the Cold War between Rhys and Amarantha)35:01–Rhys already making her a key player38:23–A warm cloak!39:26–Is she dancing on Rhys because she senses the mate or would she have danced on whoever it was..? (she’s got that inner stripper!)41:10–SJM FMCs hate being pitied!42:38–What oath did Lucien swear..? (plus name discussion)45:03–What does Lucien know about Rhys?47:17–Amarantha’s coat of arms is verrryyyyy similar to Adarlan’s!?49:21–Sam being mad at Tamlin some more (Tamlin lovers beware!) He should have thrown a tantrum about chores lol50:56–Coach Rhys!54:25–Feyre does not believe in Rhys’s clout55:46–“perhaps if he’d bothered to learn a thing or two about cruelty”??58:58–Rhys shouting down the bond1:03:34–What HAS she been doing for 50 years? Plus “light it up” in ToG!1:06:03–The REAL question??1:19:37–Where does that tunnel go?? Why are they trying to go to Spring?1:21:20–She sees right through Rhys!1:22:54–Rhys’s mercy & Tamlin not flinching1:26:00–Rhys is a valg prince? (flesh pedestrians = skinwalkers lol)1:35:14–Next week, closing & outro song

Thumbnail art:Rhysand by Alexandra Curte https://www.instagram.com/p/BvG8qRRH769/?img_index=1Tamlin by Alexandra Curte https://www.instagram.com/p/B9_vWQtAkPV/?img_index=1**All our episodes may contain SPOILERS for all three Maasverse series so please only listen if you've read ALL the books!**In this episode, we get a nice quieter UtM scene where Feyre is doing her “chores” and has a REALLY interesting conversation with Rhys. This is one of the first longer convos they have and their dynamic is super interesting and fun to read, especially in retrospect! We also chat about the Lady of Autumn and her possible role in Book 6 (with however much Lucien will be involved). We also have a super interesting theory about Tamlin being a Havilliard (instead of a Galathynius as we often postulate). Let us know what you think!https://linktr.ee/bookbreathingbtchqueensIntro/Closing Music Credit: Indie-Pop by Ivan LuzanFind the song here: https://pixabay.com/music/indie-pop-indie-pop-170731/Find Ivan Luzan here:  https://pixabay.com/users/ivan_luzan-34614814/Episode Overview: 00:00–Cold open, intro song, episode intro and summary1:36–Tattoo color details3:02–Is it the bargain or the bond?4:24–Okay actually what is that screaming..?5:07–Lady of Autumn getting out of debt7:22–Are we seeing more Lady of Autumn in Book 6?10:48–Cleaning lentils and demon chickpeas tangent12:40–“As if the occupant never slept here”13:14–more sneaky shadow darkness magic (and Rhys vs Tamlin descriptions)14:42–the first Feyre darling!16:27–Feyre immediately thinks Amarantha doesn’t trust Rhys–she’s onto him!18:03–Is Rhys listening to her thoughts all the time? Or just when she knows?20:14–TAMLIN HAVILLIARD THEORY? Plus beast form discussion28:42–Rhys shifting for herrrrr32:26–Rhys and the Attor?34:36–That “useless part” of her is REAL active lolll35:52–Are they all bound by a blood oath?36:44–She’s free because she knows they’re equals38:12–Rhys’s little rebellion against Amarantha (and daemati vs glamour discussion)42:13–Next week, closing & outro song

Thumbnail art by @eospaint on Instagram!https://www.instagram.com/p/CxZjjf6Octs/?hl=en **All our episodes may contain SPOILERS for all three Maasverse series so please only listen if you've read ALL the books!**In this episode, we jump into the bargain with our dear Rhysand! This chapter has lots of interesting little pieces of lore and foreshadowing and some really interesting descriptions of different characters. We discuss Rhys and Feyre’s perspective of course, but also the role/importance of Lucien throughout the series, and the mental gymnastics Feyre is already doing in her head about Tamlin.https://linktr.ee/bookbreathingbtchqueensIntro/Closing Music Credit: Indie-Pop by Ivan LuzanFind the song here: https://pixabay.com/music/indie-pop-indie-pop-170731/Find Ivan Luzan here:  https://pixabay.com/users/ivan_luzan-34614814/Episode Overview: 00:00–Cold open, intro song, episode intro and summary1:02–Feyre in denial about how sick she is1:22–What’s with Rhys’s entrance? Winnowing? Shadow sneaking? Wtf?3:46–Pale skin radiating “alabaster light”?? Moon imagery! Starborn connections?8:41–Did Rhys come in to do the bargain or was that all Feyre?11:16–Was Rhys trying to time her weeks with him with her ovulation?13:13–He believes in her!! Or does he have faith in Tamlin? Because bargain only works if Amarantha dies20:18–“Unless you have some kind of magic you’re not telling us about” 20:52–Rhys is going up against Fate??22:35–She gettin hot for him!25:19–Tamlin begs for Lucian but not Feyre?27:49–Feyre doesn’t give a shit at Lucien I guess?!30:26–Why twist her arm (literally)?32:37–Feyre so spiteful she’s dehydrated loll33:12–Death is a woman!34:16–Rhysand the moon36:07–Convincing herself of Tamlin’s goodness again38:24–Fae instincts that make her bargain? Or poor instincts?38:54–HE’S KNEELING40:17–The tattoo! (We all agree they’re wyrdmarks…right?)40:57–She really should be seeing all red flags but she sure doesn’t! 43:11–Closing & outro song

Thumbnail art: “Human Feyre against the middengard wyrm” by @snowarox on Instagram!https://www.instagram.com/p/C4Do2rWItXM/?hl=en&img_index=4**All our episodes may contain SPOILERS for all three Maasverse series so please only listen if you've read ALL the books!**In this episode, we discuss Feyre after being “welcomed” Under the Mountain! We begin with Lucien healing her and lots of interesting considerations (Why does Lucien having power make Tamlin tempted by Amarantha? What’s with his power??) We also get some Jurian backstory–and okay seriously WHO TF IS Clythia?? Then we get into the scene where Amarantha asks Feyre for her name. That scene has really interesting descriptions and notes about Rhys and the Amarantha deals with him, plus some interesting imagery with him and Feyre. Also–a slight ToG tangent (because Sam is reading that right now!) makes for a FASCINATING theory about Rhys and Feyre’s end game–are they gates?? Also some really interesting discussion of the roots of maybe both of Feyre’s names and we get the riddle. We also discuss Chapter 36 which is a relatively short discussion despite being such an important moment but we still have some good discussion there! https://linktr.ee/bookbreathingbtchqueensIntro/Closing Music Credit: Indie-Pop by Ivan LuzanFind the song here: https://pixabay.com/music/indie-pop-indie-pop-170731/Find Ivan Luzan here:  https://pixabay.com/users/ivan_luzan-34614814/Episode Overview: 00:00–Cold open, intro song, episode intro and summary2:17–Lucien just strolls on into the cell..?2:48–Coppery tang vs metallic tang3:55–what’s with the screaming?5:38–What did Tamlin sacrifice??8:02–Healing in ACOTAR?10:36–Lucien’s little light? Why did Amarantha give Lucien some power to entice Tamlin..?13:14–What does he mean by “some good”?15:07–Jurian & Amarantha just…killed everyone else? Why didn’t Hybern kill Amarantha before..?19:13–Who the HELL is Clythia…? (Did she “Make” Jurian..? Is she a seer?)22:52–What was Lucien going to say?! & winnowing questions (do Hogwarts rules apply?)25:15–Everyone is clean and fed..?27:05–Feyre’s keeping Amarantha awake all night..?28:01–Rhys wraps around Feyre? (“A black cloud wrapped around me”)33:36–Are Rhys and Feyre GATES??37:18–She likes being by Rhys…!39:15–Feyre senses his lie IMMEDIATLEY lol42:21–Why does Amarantha not just have Rhys get Feyre’s name? Amarantha/Rhys cold war?44:43–Was Rhys really holding Lucien’s mind? Was Rhys’ “smiling faintly” because of his mental convo with Lucien?46:57–Which ones swore allegiance?48:36–Eris’s snarling50:20–Ancient Fae name??51:57–“I’m glad I didn’t give her my family name”53:05–The riddle! (Why would a villain make the answer “love”?)54:09–Bharat mentioned again!57:12–SJM teasing Rhys & Feyre!58:03–Rhys is smiling because he realizes she isn’t gonna get the riddle??1:00:24–Start of Chapter 36 Discussion! Who are these excited bitches?1:02:20–High Lords descriptions1:04:11–Rhys was the one who fired the shot?1:07:22–Only the human parts of her want to run? What are the other parts?? Plus Amarantha description (also she bares her teeth at Amarantha? Very Fae!)1:09:02–“Not like this”--who is saying this in her head? Her? Rhys? The Mother?1:10:51–The trial (her strat, Rhys fangirling)1:17:36–Her blood is the bait! Plus the iconic Lucien save!1:23:24–Is Rhys helping her?1:24:02–Feyre the fae! (She’s a territorial fae bastard!)1:25:06–Rhys bet on Feyre! Hints at the division between Rhys & Amarantha (plus Maeve/Amarantha similarities) & ending Dorian tangent 1:35:23–Closing & outro song

Thumbnail art: Amarantha and Tamlin by Listening Stars!!https://www.instagram.com/p/C3LTLF5rY43/?hl=en&img_index=2**All our episodes may contain SPOILERS for all three Maasverse series so please only listen if you've read ALL the books!**In this episode, https://linktr.ee/bookbreathingbtchqueensIntro/Closing Music Credit: Indie-Pop by Ivan LuzanFind the song here: https://pixabay.com/music/indie-pop-indie-pop-170731/Find Ivan Luzan here:  https://pixabay.com/users/ivan_luzan-34614814/Episode Overview: 00:00–Cold open, intro song, episode intro and summary2:27–It’s TAMLIN HAVILLIARD ALRIGHT?! Sam’s ToG theories!18:37–Full circle huntress 19:41–“Born knowing how to kill”?21:53–Suriel hint at Rhys! And cold discussion22:38–Cold at the entrance to the gate!25:19–Is Alis regretting it? Is she trying to egg Tamlin on?29:07–Alis’ warning?? Are we going to see this come back in ACOTAR 6?45:31–Nesta’s real self49:58–Rhys v Tamlin imagery52:57–Full circle doe54:15–The attor closes in!56:07–Feyre’s prioritization…?56:47–Description of Under the Mountain and the pillars (connections to ToG and CC?)1:00:53–Feyre realizing she was accurate as hell to her painting….1:01:25–Black rock throne??! (Dorian hangs out with dogs)1:06:47–Meeting Amarantha! Beauty discussion1:10:33–Amarantha witch vibes?1:13:39–First impression of Tamlin is….nada (we want Tamlin Chapter 54!) & a bunch of talk about what is going through Tamlin’s freaking head!1:27:08–This moment will shape the rest of the series (Tamlin “lets her” and Feyre is grateful?)1:33:14–Rhys is the one who says “Mine” in Feyre’s head?1:36:03–Amarantha’s ownership of Tamlin1:38:17–Miryam tangent1:41:42–Amarantha believes in fate1:42:50–The bargain (she was never going to succeed)1:53:18–Why is Feyre so offended by housework..?1:54:47–Feyre thinks she can fend of Amarantha…1:57:59–Her blood tastes like magic!!2:01:24–Next week, closing & outro song

Thumbnail art: Amarantha by @morgana0anagrom on Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/morgana0anagrom/?hl=enTamlin by @madschofield on Instahttps://www.instagram.com/madschofield/?hl=en **All our episodes may contain SPOILERS for all three Maasverse series so please only listen if you've read ALL the books!**In this episode, we finally get ALLL the LORE. It’s THAT chapter, with Alis where we finally hear the full story and the curse and everything that’s happened in the past 50 years. Warning–if you’re a Tamlin defender, this will not be a fav ep lol! We do a LOT of wondering what was in his head for 50 whole years and also discuss logistics of the curse, Amarantha’s own thought process and how she got and maintained her hold over them, we also have some really interesting discussion about Jurian since we’re getting his backstory (is Clythia…still alive?? lol). We realize also that we read these books maybe…harder than we should or than they were meant to be read because we have a LOT of questions that aren’t well answered. Let us know what you think!https://linktr.ee/bookbreathingbtchqueensIntro/Closing Music Credit: Indie-Pop by Ivan LuzanFind the song here: https://pixabay.com/music/indie-pop-indie-pop-170731/Find Ivan Luzan here:  https://pixabay.com/users/ivan_luzan-34614814/Episode Overview: 00:00–Cold open, intro song, episode intro and summary1:06–Feyre can actually track1:48–Sam’s theory is that there was no fight and the wreckage was actually just a “Tamtrum” (Tamlin lovers beware lol)5:06–Alis sniffin Feyre out7:01–Alis trying to pull her mask off when she sees Feyre? (does she have hope when she sees Feyre?)7:48–Alis coming off a bit strong here (she’s had a REAL bad time tbf)9:06–We cannot keep it straight who has been under the mountain and for how long lolll13:27–Why Feyre shouldn’t be queen + Amarantha witch discussion15:50–Jurian tangent–what is up with him and Clythia and…crucifixion?? (did he help Clythia fake her death?)23:38–Amarantha’s timeline of powergrabbing (HOW MANY BALLS…?!)37:41–Does Amarantha have Lucien’s eye hidden away somewhere..? Is he gonna be in a ring someday!?41:59–Could Tamlin have spared them by not being “mean”? Lol42:50–Why tf did she build in a way for herself to be defeated…? And also–what was the plan once he got his powers but the other  high lords were still powerless?49:09–Lucien CHOSE to portray himself as a fox54:22–Why doesn’t he transform his people into something easier to be killed by a human girl..? Also how does the hatred work here? (Maybe plothole for the symbolism honestly)58:12 –People did try and rebel–but why use the Children of the Blessed? And..were they asking for help from….Terrasen??1:01:47–Did Amarantha kill all mates? Plus Alis backstory discussion1:03:40–What Tamlin tried to do during the 50 years 1:07:11–Alis is super hard on Feyre?1:08:15–Too evil for the Night Court?1:13:59–Maybe this is why she needed 50 years?1:14:48–Rhys and Tamlin both thought they’d fight her off slowly? Resigned to fate? WHAT was their plan??1:16:22 –Maybe we read a bit too hard1:19:24–What is with Alis in this chapter?1:23:14–Next week, closing & outro song

Thumbnail art: Feyre by @annastone.arthttps://www.instagram.com/p/DMlKEkPsbGh/?img_index=3**All our episodes may contain SPOILERS for all three Maasverse series so please only listen if you've read ALL the books!**In this episode, we discuss Feyre’s final moments in the human realms! We have lots of interesting discussion about the resonance of these last moments and particularly Nesta and Feyre being on the same wavelength the whole time. We also chat quite a bit about names and Feyre saying never to mention her name again (plus Nesta’s comment about how far can she get with a “fortune and a good name”!!). We also discuss some possibilities for Book 6 (as usual lol) and end with a really interesting discussion about the connections between Urd, Wyrd, and the Cauldron! We never really see people discussing this quote but it makes a really interesting case for how the powers of the three series are connected! (That part begins at 41:59!)https://linktr.ee/bookbreathingbtchqueensIntro/Closing Music Credit: Indie-Pop by Ivan LuzanFind the song here: https://pixabay.com/music/indie-pop-indie-pop-170731/Find Ivan Luzan here: https://pixabay.com/users/ivan_luzan-34614814/Episode Overview: 00:00–Intro song, episode intro and summary1:08–Timeline of Feyre in the human lands and pacing discussion5:45–Home theme and Feyre’s passivity shame08:24–Nesta’s eyes! (“Looking” metaphorically and literally)11:16–Repeating names 2 vs 3 times crackpot theory12:28–Who “gets” a name and why?16:42–Why does Feyre say this in front of Elain and Dad? Plus, why does this break their glamour? How does the glamour work?19:07–Does Feyre want them to go to Antica??21:09–Nesta mirroring the beginning of the book23:34–Is this how Elain met Grayson?!24:58–Flipping the faerie tale26:14–Better world! Plus Nesta witch or fae discussion27:24–Nesta wants more! How far can Nesta get on “a fortune and a good name”???28:41–The last word Papa Archeron says until Book 3 is “Prythian” !!32:13–Are we getting travel in Book 6??37:52–Silence at the wall and damn it took her forever to get back lol (it’s a gate!)41:59–Magic in the universe discussion (wyrd/Urd/the cauldron/the mother)--Urd is described as “a vat of life, a mother to all, a secret language of the universe”????!!?? 47:29–She thinks she’ll be able to tell Tamlin what to do48:30–Iron gates around the Spring Court? Because…Tamlin’s descended from our fav ToG characters??49:32–Next week, closing & outro song

Thumbnail art: @madschofield on Instagram and TikTok!https://www.instagram.com/p/CoDlfN-pg49/ https://www.tiktok.com/@madschofield?lang=en**All our episodes may contain SPOILERS for all three Maasverse series so please only listen if you've read ALL the books!**In this episode, we finally get to the conversation between Nesta and Feyre where we find out what Nesta knows and how she’s been living all this time! There’s lots of interesting moments throughout the chapter with some small moments of closure (this is our last full chapter in the human realms!) and interesting moments with old acquaintances. We also go on lots of tangents about Elain and their parents (with some fun, slightly unhinged theories there too!). But of course, the main focus of the chapter is that conversation with Nesta and Feyre and there are SO many things we thought were fascinating in terms of how Nesta is described, how she dealt with the glamour, and more. Let us know what you think!https://linktr.ee/bookbreathingbtchqueensIntro/Closing Music Credit: Indie-Pop by Ivan LuzanFind the song here: https://pixabay.com/music/indie-pop-indie-pop-170731/Find Ivan Luzan here:  https://pixabay.com/users/ivan_luzan-34614814/Episode Overview: 00:00–Intro song, episode intro and summary1:25–Feyre is such a high lady already!2:15–Snapshots of Tomas and Isaac & timeline discussion11:36–”Resolving” things in the human world–Feyre says goodbye13:52–Rhys mention??! (“shadow in my heart”)15:16–Nesta foreshadowing Feyre’s fate17:59–Nesta is High Fae!19:13–Why does Nesta know Feyre and Tamlin are friendly??21:22–Why did Feyre’s painting with Tamlin’s claw mark not become hidden by the glamour?24:06–Nesta is an Ironteeth?? (she hates Rhys because it’s her instinct to hate valg..?) lol29:39–Nesta has “walls of steel and iron and ashwood”??32:52–Nesta knew what was what from the beginning!! And she takes noooo shit35:21–We NEED the mercenary/Nesta bonus chapter!! (Also did the mercenary know she was getting her investment back…?) Also WE NEED TO KNOW WHAT’S UP WITH THE MERCENARYYY42:32–The eyes line…?44:08–Feyre connecting the dots about Tomas and Nesta52:25–Why does Nesta want to learn to paint?57:07–theory about Elain’s dad…?59:08–what’s with Elain and their dad “doting” on each other and walkin around arm in arm..?1:10:11–Did their dad “let” their mom die??1:14:43–Nesta is the one who makes her go back!1:16:08–Next week, closing & outro song

Thumbnail art: The Archeron Sisters by millyillus on Instagram!https://www.instagram.com/p/C4x_RfDL21T/?hl=en&img_index=1 **All our episodes may contain SPOILERS for all three Maasverse series so please only listen if you've read ALL the books!**In this episode, we discuss the full Archeron sister reunion! Lots of interesting interactions between the sisters here with a particular focus on Elain. We dissect some of the imagery and foreshadowing with her character and some of the more funny and mundane things like her vegetable garden (which she hadn't thought to make before!) and thoughts on being poor and who that last line is really about (which sister was actually more brave??)https://linktr.ee/bookbreathingbtchqueensIntro/Closing Music Credit: Indie-Pop by Ivan LuzanFind the song here: https://pixabay.com/music/indie-pop-indie-pop-170731/Find Ivan Luzan here:  https://pixabay.com/users/ivan_luzan-34614814/Episode Overview: 00:00–Intro song, episode intro and summary4:39–Allie being a little silly5:09–We KNOW she wasn’t reading to her aunt7:58–All about “the ruby” (who sent Feyre a blood ruby?)11:42–Feyre’s dad being a bit money hungry? (discussing his behavior when Feyre’s home)17:39–Knee all better somehow?? SUSPICIOUS23:20–Elain characterized EXACTLY like the mom!26:37–All about the flowers on the continent!30:53–Is Elain going to die in book 6??? (plus speculation about Nesta being punished)34:51–Are the sisters actually Starborn, plus tattoo discussion!38:59–Unharacteristic of Nesta to be afraid/Tamlin takes no vacays41:03–Feyre activated her Fae self and is now ultra dramatic (but actually WHAT is the glowing?? Is it purely metaphorical?)44:26–Elain misses being poor/Her and Feyre used to be besties?44:55–Mulberry symbolism!46:34–Elain not thinking to question what’s actually bothering Nesta53:21–Why is Nesta always staring?56:08–Nesta actually went to go find Feyre!57:01–Feyre’s High Lady physical parkers??59:17–Feyre can feel Rhys’ sadness down the bond??1:01:55–Us ranting about Elain never growing vegetables before (lolll)1:07:09–Is this where Elain’s villain arc starts??? (also, Elain being described as a “seer”??)1:13:58–Wyrdmarks?1:17:53–Rhys saying I love you?1:18:50–“I knew which of us had been stronger” (Feyre?! lollll)1:22:48–Next week, closing & outro song

Thumbnail art: Nesta and Elain by @theclever.crow on Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/theclever.crow/Map by Bookish Goblinhttps://bookishgoblin.com/acotar-map/**All our episodes may contain SPOILERS for all three Maasverse series so please only listen if you've read ALL the books!**In this episode, we discuss Tamlin and Lucien's goodbye to Feyre and her descent back into the human lands! There's lots of interesting aspects to Lucien's anger with Tamlin and with what Tamlin may have wanted Feyre to do. Then we get into the return to her family and her sisters' attitudes (and how she thinks humans now look "unfinished" after only 3 months away?!?) https://linktr.ee/bookbreathingbtchqueensIntro/Closing Music Credit: Indie-Pop by Ivan LuzanFind the song here: https://pixabay.com/music/indie-pop-indie-pop-170731/Find Ivan Luzan here:  https://pixabay.com/users/ivan_luzan-34614814/Episode Overview: 00:00–Intro song, episode intro and summary01:27–cheeky foreshadowing of Lucien in the human realm!02:20–Why are main characters always so attractive?03:06–All about Feyre’s homecoming outfit (and Tamlin’s performative fashion sense)05:12–Why didn’t her sisters say anything about the outfit?06:03–Does Tamlin have mind control powers? How strong is the glamour on the sisters actually??07:33–Is Elain actually Tamlin’s mate? Or something else maybe??10:11–Enemies to lovers with Elain??11:09–Double agent Lucien12:38–Why does Alis give Feyre that long look??13:55–Lucien’s attitude toward Feyre and discussion16:15–Lucien spits at Tamlin’s feet???18:09–Tamlin’s real motive here and discussion (is Rhys pulling some mind strings here?)26:06–Why is Feyre making up reasons to not say “I love you” to Tamlin?29:30–Sleepy sleep Feyre 29:46–Three months in Prythian and suddenly humans seem “unfinished” to Feyre?32:22–Elain and Nesta discussion! (especially Nesta)39:52–Why are there no witches in ACOTAR??45:53–All about Elain and the letters48:25–Allie’s theory about Tamlin finding the ships and sinking them!??51:58–Is it all about FATE after all??54:00– Could Elain take Tamlin’s court someday?? (probably not, BUT)56:30–Is Elain based on Persephone?58:51–Nesta’s “quiet, stalking presence”59:40–Feyre freed from the treaty? There was no treaty!1:01:48–Hinting at Rhys? The Suriel’s line comes back!1:05:05–Next week, closing & outro song

Thumbnail art is by @sam.rosariio on Instagram!https://www.instagram.com/p/C-YFLvOgUi3/?hl=en&img_index=1 **All our episodes may contain SPOILERS for all three Maasverse series so please only listen if you've read ALL the books!**In this episode, we get to some sexy time with Tamlin and Feyre! Although we ended up talking about the sex way less than we thought lol. We had lots of thoughts about the set up and circumstances around the sex and also noticed some possible signs that SJM was already trying to signal that he wasn’t the one! Who else forgot that this chapter begins with a Tamtrum?? We also chat quite a bit about motives for each–yes, they were into each other and this was a long time coming but they also have likely other motives as well here and we can’t overstate how the curse must have been weighing on Tamlin’s mind in this scene. https://linktr.ee/bookbreathingbtchqueensIntro/Closing Music Credit: Indie-Pop by Ivan LuzanFind the song here: https://pixabay.com/music/indie-pop-indie-pop-170731/Find Ivan Luzan here:  https://pixabay.com/users/ivan_luzan-34614814/Episode Overview: 00:00–Intro song, episode intro and summary 1:18–Tamlin makes everyone leave to have his Tamtrum! (how did we miss the red flags..?)5:08–Not super romantic reasons for them to bang (The signs were already there!)6:10–Hunt and Bryce end game/Azriel’s mate tangent7:37–Mor theory tangent10:46–Rhys vs Tamlin descriptions12:44–A little hard to believe the treaty was flipped that easy17:08–He wasn’t really going to send her home!? Manipulation tactics? Why give up so close to the end of the curse??27:58–Feyre’s playing allll her cards33:51–Rhys imagery35:53–How he takes off the underwear…38:47–”If we keep going, I won’t be able to stop at all” HUH?!?! Gross46:10–why the sex was strategy instead of passion48:19–Did he end the argument with a sleeping spell…?55:21–why does he say it only as she falls asleep??58:57–Next week, closing & outro song