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Abby Jimenez’s new novel The Night We Met is here & we are feeling alllll the emotions. Tune in for our full review of this book in which we dive into the writing, characters, plot, romance, & more! Warning: tears ahead… (P.S. this episode contains spoilers!)🤍 All CTB Links: ⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/checkthisbookout💌 April Book Club: The Night We Met - Abby Jimenez📖 Books Mentioned: The Night We Met - Abby JimenezSay You’ll Remember Me - Abby JimenezThe Friend Zone - Abby JimenezAbby Jimenez’s new novel The Night We Met is here & we are feeling alllll the emotions. Tune in for our full review of this book in which we dive into the writing, characters, plot, romance, & more! Warning: tears ahead… (P.S. this episode contains spoilers!)🤍 All CTB Links: ⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/checkthisbookout💌 April Book Club: The Night We Met - Abby Jimenez📖 Books Mentioned: * The Night We Met - Abby Jimenez* Say You’ll Remember Me - Abby Jimenez* The Friend Zone - Abby JimenezTimestamps:00:00:00 intro & book club kickoff00:02:15 star ratings reveal 00:04:20 high level plot 00:05:30 entering spoiler territory!00:06:30 jumping to the end lol00:09:45 the friend zone by abby jimenez00:11:00 abby's writing style has changed00:15:00 favorite quotes00:17:30 TOP BOOK BF00:21:15 the beginning was boring00:25:45 woofarine???00:27:00 the chris/mike dynamic 00:34:30 we loveeee chris00:38:30 did we like larissa?00:45:30 love triangle00:52:00 our fav & least fav scenes00:56:00 the uncomfortable ending01:00:00 our final thoughts01:05:00 may book club announcement01:09:30 hannah's an author

No book is perfect, but some are pretty close! 💐 In this episode, we recommend fantasy & romance books that we rated four stars. Sure, we docked a star in our rating, but they still deserve recognition! These books are dear to us, so we bet y’all will love them, too!P.S. This episode is spoiler-free!🤍 All CTB Links: ⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/checkthisbookout💌 April Book Club: The Night We Met - Abby Jimenez📖 Books Mentioned: The Prison Healer - Lynette NoniThe Invisible Life of Addie LaRue - V. E. SchwabFlawless - Elsie SilverThe Ex Vows - Jessica JoyceShield of Sparrows - Devney PerryYours Truly - Abby JimenezShadow Reaper - Lynette NoniHeartless - Elsie SilverWild Love - Elsie SilverRites of Starling - Devney PerryThe Night We Met - Abby Jimenez⏱️Time Stamps:00:00:00 Welcome!01:31:19 The Prison Healer06:38:05 The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue09:10:00 Flawless14:09:15 The Ex Vows18:44:20 Shield of Sparrows24:36:13 Yours Truly30:00:07 Join our Fable book club! 

On this weeks episode, we’re blasting off with Andy Weir’s hit novel Project Hail Mary. In this book review, we unpack the science, prose, humor, and plot and obsess over one of the most lovable characters we have ever read! (P.S. This episode contains spoilers!)🤍 All CTB Links: ⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/checkthisbookout🤍 2026 Book Bingo Card: https://tr.ee/QO4azNLxDV 🤍 March Book Club: Project Hail Mary - Andy Weir📖 Books Mentioned:Project Hail Mary - Andy WeirThe Martian - Andy WeirMadeline's Goodreads Review: gosh, what’s not to love about this book?! the narration, relationship development, story telling, and creativity are just a small sample of the things that make Project Hail Mary incredible. +1 extra ⭐️ for how many times this book made me cry. highly recommend the audiobook!Hannah's Goodreads Review:Besides the cringe fist pumps & “what the fudge?”, this book was fantastic & hilarious. For my 1st hardcore sci fi, I struck gold with this one.Project Hail Mary Synopsis:"Ryland Grace is the sole survivor on a desperate, last-chance mission – and if he fails, humanity and the earth itself will perish. Except that right now, he doesn't know that. He can't even remember his own name, let alone the nature of his assignment or how to complete it.All he knows is that he's been asleep for a very, very long time. And he's just been awakened to find himself millions of miles from home, with nothing but two corpses for company.His crewmates dead, his memories fuzzily returning, Ryland realises that an impossible task now confronts him. Hurtling through space on this tiny ship, it's up to him to puzzle out an impossible scientific mystery and conquer an extinction-level threat to our species.And with the clock ticking down and the nearest human being light-years away, he's got to do it all alone. Or does he?"⏱️ Timestamps:00:00 We Believe in Aliens 👽00:14 Intro + Back to Sci-Fi01:33 ⭐ Our Ratings (5 Stars?!)03:16 Writing Style: Funny but… Cringey?05:18 Being Alone in Space (Why It Works)09:10 Emotional Impact Already??11:12 Plot & Premise (Why It Feels Real)18:44 The Opening Hook: Amnesia + Dead Crew23:53 First Contact… Wait, That’s an Alien27:53 Rocky Steals the Show 🥹33:33 Chaos Mode: Science + Survival40:10 The Taumoeba Breakthrough46:00 The Big Sacrifice Decision50:30 The Ending (We Have Thoughts)56:00 Why This Book Made Us Cry59:30 Final Thoughts + Should You Read It?

We’re bringing the Olympics to the bookish world & it gets competitive! We each drafted our romance & fantasy teams by pulling book titles blindly then strategically decided which category they would perform best in. From one-bed bobsled to the slow burn endurance trial, every round proved a challenge. And stay tuned post-game as we chit chat about our highs, lows, & current reads!(P.S. This episode is spoiler-free!)🤍 All CTB Links: ⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/checkthisbookout🤍 2026 Book Bingo Card: https://tr.ee/QO4azNLxDV 🤍 March Book Club: Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir📖 Books Mentioned:We Were Liars - E. LockhartThe Will of the Many - James IslingtonNovember 9 - Colleen HooverLove and Other Words - Christina LaurenA Part of Your World - Abby JimenezThrone of Glass - Sarah J. MaasShatter Me - Tahereh MafiTime Will Tell - Hannah Bonam-YoungOut on a Limb - Hannah Bonam-YoungLove on the Brain - Ali HazelwoodGood Spirits - B.K. BorisonA Fate of Wrath and Flame - K.A. TuckerZodiac Academy - Susanne Valenti & Cartoline PeckhamA Deadly Education - Naomi NovikPrison Healer - Lynette NoniCaraval - Stephanie GarberDivine Rivals - Rebecca RossOnyx Storm - Rebecca YarrosBride - Ali HazelwoodThe Invisible Life of Addie LaRue - V. E. SchwabNext of Kin - Hannah Bonam-YoungRhythm of War - Brandon SandersonA Tongue So Sweet and Deadly - Sophia St. GermainFlawless - Elsie SilverProject Hail Mary - Andy Weir

For Valentine’s this year, we’re reviewing The Improbable Meet Cute: Second Chances collection! 💘 Six romance authors took the prompt of ‘a second chance at love’ & wrote six short stories to binge for the holiday. We read each one & surprisingly have conflicting opinions on what these beloved & new-to-us authors had to offer. Tune in for some sibling rivalry & many laughs!(P.S. This episode contains spoilers & explicit content!)🤍 All CTB Links: ⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/checkthisbookout🤍 2026 Book Bingo Card: https://tr.ee/QO4azNLxDV 📖 Books Mentioned:​Time Will Tell - Hannah Bonam-Young​Accidentally Yours - Christina Lauren​Second Act Romance - Julie Soto​A Play For Love - Trilina Pucci​Death To Valentine’s Day - Catherine Cowles​Valentine’s Slay - Navessa Allen​Big Fan - Alexandra Romanoff​Next of Kin - Hannah Bonam-Young​The Exception to the Rule - Christina Lauren​All The Missing Pieces - Catherine Cowles​Lights Out - Navessa Allen​Butcher & Blackbird - Brynne Weaver​The Housemaid - Freida McFadden​Falling - Christina Lauren⏱️ Timestamps:00:00 intro03:30 general thoughts on short stories05:45 the comets are fake 💀09:20 time will tell ratings & review15:30 accidentally yours ratings & review21:40 second act romance ratings & review26:20 hannah’s an actress28:00 a play for love ratings & review34:25 death to valentine’s ratings & review46:20 valentine’s slay ratings & review57:00 final thoughts!

Emily Henry is a staple author of ours so we must discuss People We Meet On Vacation with y’all!🌴 Diving deep into both the book & movie, we debrief the writing, characters, favorite scenes, & disappointments. This episode had us laughing hard & shaking our heads, so tune in for the chaos! (P.S. This episode contains spoilers!)🤍 All CTB Links: ⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/checkthisbookout🤍 2026 Book Bingo Card: https://tr.ee/QO4azNLxDV 🤍 February Book Club: The Improbable Meet Cute: Second Chances📖 Books Mentioned:​People We Meet On Vacation - Emily Henry​Beach Read - Emily Henry​Funny Story - Emily Henry​Book Lovers - Emily Henry​Happy Place - Emily Henry​Great Big Beautiful Life - Emily HenryOn Wings of Blood - Briar BoleynProject Hail Mary - Andy WeirThe Raven Scholar - Antonio HodgsonIn Your Dreams - Sarah Adams⏱​️ Timestamps:00:00:00 intro00:01:15 star rating refresher00:07:20 our ratings of the book00:08:45 our ratings of the movie00:09:20 writing style00:17:00 that first ch was something special00:19:00 thoughts on poppy & alex00:24:45 men & women can never be friends00:27:25 fav and least fav plot points00:34:50 was the movie better than the book?00:37:00 differences between bok & movie00:41:30 giggle break00:41:40 the past scenes were the best part00:46:00 the ending & emotionally unavailable women00:48:20 ranking emily henry's books00:51:00 yap time! (reading journal & current reads)

We’re sharing the fantasy & romance book releases we can’t wait to get our hands on in 2026, along with our personal reading goals for the year ahead! If you're planning your TBR for the new year like us, this episode is packed with plenty of recs for you to kick off 2026! 🤍 CTB Links: ⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/checkthisbookout🤍 Book Bingo Card: https://tr.ee/sH5fQ6VTZT📖 🧡 January Book Club: People We Meet on Vacation by Emily Henry (releases on 1/27/26)📖 Books Mentioned:​In Your Dreams - Sarah Adams [Dec 30, 2025]​What Next - M. J. Hughes [Feb 21]​And Now, Back To You - B.K. Borison [Feb 24]​In Her Own League - Liz Tomforde [March 3]​The Night We Met - Abby Jimenez [March 31]​Rites of the Starling - Denver Perry [April 7]​Our Perfect Storm - Carley Fortune [May 5]​Light Wielder - Rachel Schneider [June 9]​A Darker Shore: Letters from Ketterdam - Leigh Bardugo [June 30]​The Secret World of Briar Rose - Cindy Pham [June 2]​The Romance Revival - Christina Lauren [July 14]​Burn of the Everflame - Pen Cole [tbd]​Adversary to the Villain - Hannah Nicole Maehrer [Aug 4]​People Pleasing - Hannah Bonam-Young [Sept 10]​Grim Tidings - B.K. Borison [Sept 15]​The Fires of December - Brandon Sanderson [Dec]* Tempest - Victoria Aveyard [tbd]​Red God - Pierce Brown [tbd]​Horneater - Brandon Sanderson [tbd]⏱️ Timestamps:00:00 - our 2026 fantasy & romance tbr00:50 - it's our 1 yr bday! 03:35 - meet hannah05:25 - january book releases06:00 - february book releases09:25 - march book releases13:40 - april book releases14:45 - may book releases17:30 - june book releases23:40 - july book releases29:00 - september book releases33:35 - december book releases35:50 - TBD release dates40:30 - our 2026 reading goals48:20 - 2026 book bingo!50:00 - CTB book club

Our annual, spoiler-free Reading Wrap Up is here! We each share 3 favorites and 3 flops of fantasy and romance books that we read this year, along with our DNFs & reading stats!🤍 CTB Links: ⁠⁠ ⁠https://linktr.ee/checkthisbookout⁠ 📖 Books Mentioned:​Onyx Storm - Rebecca Yarros ​The Knight and the Moth - Rachel Gillig​Scythe and Sparrow - Brynne Weaver​Tourist Season - Brynne Weaver​Off To The Races - Elsie Silver​Six of Crows - Leigh Bardugo​The Blood Traitor - Lynnette Noni​The Will of the Many - James Islington​Blood Over Bright Haven - M. L. Wang​Morning Star - Pierce Brown​Good Spirits - B.K. Borison​Eldritch - Keri Lake​Anathema - Keri Lake​Nocticadia - Keri Lake​Never Keep - Caroline Peckham and Susanne Valenti​Mistborn - Brandon Sanderson ​The Emperor Sol - Brandon Sanderson​Say You’ll Remember Me - Abby Jimenez​The Strength of the Few - James Islington⏱️ Timestamps:02:52 Onyx Storm06:06 Knight & the Moth08:02 Scythe and Sparrow09:35 Tourist Season11:12 Off to the Races13:58 Top 3 Books of the Year14:07 Six of Crows 14:39 The Blood Traitor 16:14 The Will of the Many18:16 Blood Over Bright Haven19:16 Morning Star20:41 Good Spirits21:59 Top 3 Kiss Marry Kill25:13 # of DNFs29:05 2025 Reading Stats36:00 # of Audiobooks37:25 Average Ratings 40:17 Book Journaling

The Strength of the Few was a chaotic & suspenseful sequel & we discuss it all in this review! 🏛️ We dive deep into the layered world building, complex character development, political tension, & that unforgettable ending. We ponder theories & what’s to come, so tune in to hear our honest thoughts! (P.S. this review contains spoilers!)🤍 CTB Links: ⁠⁠ https://linktr.ee/checkthisbookout 📖 Books Mentioned:The Strength of the Few - James IslingtonThe Will of the Many - James IslingtonThe Strength of the Few Synopsis:"OMNE TRIUM PERFECTUM.The Hierarchy still call me Vis Telimus. Still hail me as Catenicus. They still, as one, believe they know who I am.But with all that has happened—with what I fear is coming—I am not sure it matters anymore.I am no longer one. I won the Iudicium, and lost everything—and now, impossibly, the ancient device beyond the Labyrinth has replicated me across three separate worlds. A different version of myself in each of Obiteum, Luceum, and Res. Three different bodies, three different lives. I have to hide; fight; play politics. I have to train; trust; lie. I have to kill; heal; prove myself again, and again, and again.I am loved, and hated, and entirely alone.Above all, though, I need to find answers before it’s too late. To understand the nature of what has happened to me, and why.I need to find a way to stop the coming Cataclysm, because if all I have learned is true, I may be the only one who can."Timestamps:00:00:00 the strength of the few review!00:01:50 our ratings & initial thoughts00:05:00 split POVs, time skips & confusion00:19:00 obiteum plot walk & giggles00:27:00 hannah's fav obiteum scene00:30:00 mad's fav obiteum scene00:33:00 thoughts on ka00:37:00 crazy theories - caeror, ostius & will00:50:00 luceum plot walk & sweet little deaglan00:54:30 vis's dad makes us cry00:58:00 hannah's fav luceum scene01:00:00 mad's fav luceum scenes01:05:00 res plot walk 01:08:05 the most shocking death01:14:00 ostius analysis01:17:00 hannah's alupi theory01:20:50 mad's fav res scene01:22:10 the truth of the concurrence01:35:00 final thoughts

Romance author M. J. Hughes is joining us on the pod to talk all things writing & publishing of her spicy, college, hockey romance standalone series, A River Road Series! 🏒 From behind-the-scenes writing stories to navigating indie-publishing, this episode is packed with honesty, inspiration, & all the bookish chaos we love. M. J. shares how she went from passionate reader to self-published author & the reality of balancing work full-time with writing & content creation. Also expect the full scoop on her hockey romance world of Barker University & future stories & audiobooks releasing soon!Whether you’re a hockey romance lover like us or just curious about what it takes to be indie-published, this is a conversation you don’t want to miss!🤍 CTB Links: ⁠⁠ https://linktr.ee/checkthisbookout 🤍 M. J Hughes' Links: https://linktr.ee/mjhughesauthorhttps://authormjhughes.etsy.com?coupon=CHECKTHISBOOKOUT Use code CHECKTHISBOOKOUT for $5 off!📖 Books Mentioned:What If - M. J. HughesWhat Now - M. J. HughesWhat Next - M. J. Hughes#booktube #romancebooks #romancereader #bookrecommendations #bookreview

The weather is getting colder, the books are getting cozier, & this paranormal romance by B.K. Borison suits the season perfectly ❄️ In our review of Good Spirits, we cry (literally), laugh, & gush over everything that made this book so special to us. The characters, magic, & emotional depth tucked into the quaint city of Annapolis left us dreamy & eager for more B.K. Borison paranormal romances in the future! (P.S. this episode contains spoilers!)🤍 CTB Links!: ⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/checkthisbookout⁠⁠🖋️ Good Spirits Synopsis:Ghost of Christmas Past Nolan Callahan intends to spend this holiday haunting like every other—get in, get out, return to his otherwise aimless existence as a ghost awaiting the afterlife. But when he’s faced with Harriet York, the sweetest assignment he’s ever had, he suddenly finds himself wishing for a future.Harriet York has no idea why she’s being haunted. She’s a good person—or, at least, she tries to be. A people pleaser to her core, she always does what’s expected of her. But as she and Nolan begin to examine her past, they discover there are threads that bind them together— and realize there might be more to moving on than expected.With the deadline of Christmas Eve fast approaching, will they find the key to their futures in each other’s pasts? Or will they stay firmly in the present, indulging in their unexpected, spirited connection?📖 Books Mentioned:Good Spirits - B.K. BorisonFirst Time Caller - B.K. BorisonLovelight Farms - B.K. BorisonGrim Tidings - B.K. BorisonHolidaze - Christina LaurenSay You’ll Remember Me - Abby JimenezThe Will of the Many - James IslingtonThe Strength of the Few - James IslingtonPrison Healer - Lynette NoniGreat Big Beautiful Life - Emily Henry⏱ Time Stamps:00:00:00 good spirits by b.k. borison!00:01:10 christmas disclaimer00:2:20 out of hannah's comfort zone00:3:20 our ratings + book overview00:8:20 b.k.'s writing style00:11:00 magical realism & paranormal elements00:15:20 character dimension & trauma00:20:00 the setting00:22:00 the meh hook00:25:00 the perfect pallet cleanser00:28:00 visceral emotional reactions00:33:00 harriet's first memory00:34:30 sweet sweet soulmates00:40:30 the boat scene00:45:50 matched loneliness00:47:30 hannah's first pod tears00:51:00 thoughts on dual pov & dialogue00:53:50 the spy cat00:56:00 the next books00:58:00 2025 wrap up foreshadowing01:02:20 we loved harriet & magic01:08:15 goodreads choice awards nominations01:18:00 outro

We're back with Part 2 of our deep dive into The Will of the Many! 🏛️ We’re unpacking everything that makes this book so addictive: the writing, the world, the politics, the twists, & that jaw-dropping ending. (P.S. This episode contains spoilers!)🤍 CTB Links!: ⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/checkthisbookout⁠⁠🖋️ The Will of the Many Synopsis:"AUDI. VIDE. TACE.The Catenan Republic – the Hierarchy – may rule the world now, but they do not know everything. I tell them my name is Vis Telimus. I tell them I was orphaned after a tragic accident three years ago, and that good fortune alone has led to my acceptance into their most prestigious school. I tell them that once I graduate, I will gladly join the rest of civilised society in allowing my strength, my drive and my focus – what they call Will – to be leeched away and added to the power of those above me, as millions already do. As all must eventually do.I tell them that I belong, and they believe me.But the truth is that I have been sent to the Academy to find answers. To solve a murder. To search for an ancient weapon. To uncover secrets that may tear the Republic apart.And that I will never, ever cede my Will to the empire that executed my family.To survive, though, I will still have to rise through the Academy’s ranks. I will have to smile, and make friends, and pretend to be one of them and win. Because if I cannot, then those who want to control me, who know my real name, will no longer have any use for me.And if the Hierarchy finds out who I truly am, they will kill me."📖 Books Mentioned:The Will of the Many (Hierarchy #1) - James IslingtonThe Strength of the Few (Hierarchy #2) - James IslingtonThe Shadow of What Was Lost (The Licanius Trilogy #1) - James IslingtonEmpire of Storms - Sarah J. MaasThe Way of Kings - Brandon SandersonThe Name of the Wind - Patrick Rothfuss⏱ Time Stamps:00:00:00 intro00:01:50 festival of the ancestors00:06:00 adventure to the 2nd ruins00:09:20 vis adopts a dog00:11:20 caeror’s letters00:13:15 creepy ghost theory00:17:30 cataclysm theory00:23:30 the duel + aequa deep dive00:30:00 madeline cries lol00:31:30 vis goes home00:37:00 dynamic duo - military and anguis00:37:50 the perfect theory book00:40:00 emissa's00:42:15 vis is a chess king00:52:20 crazy synchronism theories00:58:20 the iudicium deep dive01:11:00 is it a prophecy?01:16:00 the rest of the iudicium01:27:00 outro

The Will of the Many has completely taken over the fantasy community & we totally get why 🏛️ We’re unpacking everything that makes this book so addictive: the writing, the world, the politics, the twists, & that jaw-dropping ending. Join us for Part 1 of our Hierarchy series deep dive, & stay tuned for Part 2 next Tuesday! (P.S. This episode contains spoilers!)🤍 CTB Links!: ⁠https://linktr.ee/checkthisbookout⁠📖 Books Mentioned:​The Will of the Many (Hierarchy #1) - James Islington​The Strength of the Few (Hierarchy #2) - James Islington​Red Rising - Pierce Brown​The Shadow of What Was Lost (The Licanius Trilogy #1) - James Islington​Blood Over Bright Haven - M.L. Wang⏱ Time Stamps:00:00:000 intro00:01:30 our ratings00:06:20 the elephant in the room00:09:35 the writing style00:12:15 the pacing00:14:40 show vs tell00:17:00 vis is a planner00:21:10 world building and science fantasy00:25:45 vis is so smart00:27:45 we loved the roman inspired setting00:29:30 the pyramid structure00:34:30 overpowered characters00:36:20 a great hook00:39:40 pre-academy plot deep dive00:45:20 imagining transvects00:51:30 relucia/sedotia 00:55:20 veridius intro00:59:00 big sister lanistia + training montage01:03:00 the naumachia01:12:30 vis at the academy + his flaws01:25:30 first visit to the ruins01:40:00 final thoughts

Happy Halloween! 🎃 Join us for a hilarious game of blind-picking halloween costumes for our favorite book characters! Featuring group costumes for Fourth Wing & Throne of Glass to couples’ costumes for Beach Read and Just For The Summer, we were dying laughing! (P.S. This episode is spoiler free!)🤍 CTB Links!: https://linktr.ee/checkthisbookout📖 Books Mentioned:​Butcher and Blackbird (The Ruinous Love Trilogy #1) - Brynne Weaver​Prison Healer - Lynnette Noni​House of Earth and Blood (Crescent City #1) - Sarah J. Maas​Twilight - Stephanie Meyer​Check & Mate - Ali Hazelwood​Red Rising - Pierce Brown​Hunger Games - Suzanne Collins​A Court of Thorns and Roses - Sarah J. Maas​The Right Move - Liz Tomforde​Beach Read - Emily Henry​Say You’ll Remember Me - Abby Jimenez​The Awakening (Zodiac Academy #1) - Caroline Peckham & Susanne Valenti​Fourth Wing (The Empyrean #1)- Rebecca Yarros​Bride - Ali Hazelwood​Throne of Glass - Sarah J. Maas​The Knight and the Moth (The Stonewater Kingdom #1)- Rachel Gillig​Yours Truly - Abby Jimenez​Part of Your World - Abby Jimenez​Just For the Summer - Abby Jimenez​Hot For Slayer (Scared Sexy Collection) - Ali Hazelwood​Mate (Bride #2) - Ali Hazelwood​The Serpent and the Wings of Night (Crowns of Nyasia #1)- Carissa Broadbent⏱ Time Stamps️ 00:00 happy halloween!01:40 butcher and blackbird03:00 the prison healer04:55 crescent city07:50 twilight08:25 check and mate09:40 red rising12:55 the hunger games15:00 ACOTAR19:05 the right move20:10 beach read21:10 say you’ll remember me22:30 zodiac academy29:15 fourth wing32:00 throne of glasss36:00 the knight & the moth37:15 wildcard!39:20 our halloween plans42:40 shopping spree52:35 our thoughts on the life of a showgirl

October is here & so is our honest review of Brynne Weaver's latest release, Tourist Season! 🔪🩸 We talk about the novel's witty banter, dark romance, vigilante serial killing, & many plot points. Was the suspense worth it? Tune in to find out!(P.S. this episode contains spoilers!)🤍 CTB Links!: https://linktr.ee/checkthisbookoutTourist Season Synopsis:“Cape Carnage is a seaside town of colorful houses, quirky shops, and an unusually high body count. But with tourists comes trouble, and Harper Starling won’t let anyone ruin her picture-perfect home. A skilled gardener with killer instincts, Harper protects her sanctuary at any cost—especially for her aging mentor with a fading memory. Troublesome tourists don’t check out of Carnage. They compost beneath Harper’s award-winning flowerbeds.But Nolan Rhodes isn’t your average tourist. Devilishly handsome, disarmingly charming, and skilled with a blade, Nolan is relentless in the pursuit of revenge. On every anniversary of the hit-and-run accident that fractured his life, Nolan slays another target. And he’s saved the best for last: the undeniably beautiful Harper Starling. The problem? Harper isn’t the monster he expected. And she won’t go down without a fight.When an amateur true crime investigator comes to Cape Carnage on the trail of a long-lost serial killer, Harper and Nolan strike an uneasy truce. If Nolan helps Harper protect her town, she’ll keep quiet about his hunting habits . . . for now. But their alliance soon spirals into obsession, one that threatens to shatter every secret in Carnage—including their fragile love.”📖 Books Mentioned:​Tourist Season - Brynne Weaver​Butcher & Blackbird - Brynne Weaver​Leather & Lark - Brynne Weaver​Scythe & Sparrow - Brynne Weaver​The Love Hypothesis - Ali Hazelwood​Problematic Summer Romance - Ali Hazelwood​The Inheritance Games - Jennifer Lynn Barnes​The Strength of the Few - James Islington​The Will of the Many - James Islington​Mate - Ali Hazelwood​Alchemy of Secrets - Stephanie Garber⏱️ Timestamps:00:00:00 tourist season book review00:01:50 our ratings00:05:55 writing quality00:07:20 dual POV complaints00:09:05 cringey smut00:13:15 insta love00:15:20 the spooky small-town setting00:19:35 the hook00:26:00 ignorance isn’t bliss00:28:40 boring meet cute00:31:10 blackmail plot line00:32:25 half baked sub plots00:38:20 the body treasure hunt00:39:40 nolan & harper00:43:20 arthur lancaster00:44:45 lukas + the sleuthseekers00:48:45 la plume deep dive00:57:15 a quick summary01:01:30 reading goodreads reviews01:10:50 outro

Now that it's officially fall, we wanted to curate a list of cozy, spooky, & whimsical reads to suit the season! 🍂 We have book recs for magic academies, academia romance, & mysteries whether you just love fall & all the cozy vibes or you're feeling the back-to-school excitement! (P.S. this episode is spoiler free!)🤍 CTB Links!: https://linktr.ee/checkthisbookout📖 Books Mentioned:A Deadly Education (The Scholomance #1) - Naomi Novik The Last Graduate (The Scholomance #2) - Naomi Novik The Golden Enclaves (The Scholomance #3) - Naomi Novik The Awakening (Zodiac Academy #1) - Caroline Peckham & Susanne ValentiThe Love Hypothesis - Ali HazelwoodThe Deal - Elle KennedyThe Summer I Turned Pretty - Jenny HanMy Life with the Walter Boys - Ali NovakSave Me (Maxton Hall #1) - Mona KastenNocticadia - Keri LakeThe Naturals - Jennifer Lynn BarnesDungeon Crawler Carl - Matt Dinniman⏱️Timestamps:00:00 intro00:45 our favorite time of year02:00 our new audio equipment03:00 the scholomance trilogy09:55 wednesday adams comparison11:00 zodiac academy18:55 the love hypothesis24:00 the deal29:10 the summer i turned pretty tangent30:50 maxton hall tangent35:20 nocticadia39:10 mad's MAJOR life update40:55 the naturals43:40 dungeon crawler carl???45:00 would you rather!54:41 outro

They say you shouldn't judge a book by its cover, but what about its first line... 🧐 Today, we're putting that idea to the test! Did these first lines hook us? Confuse us? Make us want to remove it from our TBRs? Tune in as we react in real time, & stay till the end as we debrief our August TBR picks & catch up on life outside of the Pod! 🤍 CTB Links!: https://linktr.ee/checkthisbookout  📖 Books Mentioned:Bury Our Bones In The Midnight Soil - V. E. SchwabThe Invisible Life of Addie LaRue - V. E. SchwabVicious - V. E. SchwabOnce Upon a Broken Heart - Stephanie GarberCaraval - Stephanie GarberDivine Rivals - Rebecca RossBlood of Hercules - Jasmine MasPsycho Shifters - Jasmine MasBonds of Hercules - Jasmine MasA Study in Drowning - Ava ReidThe Golden Enclaves (The Scholomance #3) - Naomi NovikImmortal Consequences - I. V. MarieThe Blighted Stars - Megan E. O'KeefeThe Will of the Many - James IslingtonRed Rising - Pierce BrownBlood Over Bright Haven - M. L. WangThe Strength of the Few - James IslingtonThe Sword of Kaigen - M. L. WangWhen The Moon Hatched - Sarah A. ParkerThe Ballad of Falling Dragons - Sarah A. ParkerIron Gold - Pierce BrownLight Bringer - Pierce BrownRed God - Pierce BrownUprooted - Naomi NovikThrone of Glass - Sarah J. MaasCrown of Midnight - Sarah J. MaasNinth House - Leigh BardugoThe Naturals - Jennifer Lynn BarnesShadow and Bone - Leigh BardugoKing of Scars - Leigh BardugoPowerless - Lauren RobertsBinding 13 - Chloe WalshThe Knight and The Moth - Rachel GilligSoul in Darkness - Wendy HigginsA Court of Thorns and Roses - Sarah J. MaasThe Selection - Kiera CassThe Friend Zone - Abby JimenezOverruled - Lana FergusonOut On A Limb - Hannah Bonam-YoungNever Keep - Caroline Peckham & Susanne ValentiPrison Healer - Lynette Noni⏱️Timestamps:00:00:00 intro00:02:50 the widow arrives on a wednesday.00:05:05 the door to the prince of hearts church has disappeared.00:07:45 i draped my long toga over my crossed legs...00:11:30 the paper was as frayed and tattered...00:14:25 wren hadn't bothered to lock her bedroom door.00:17:05 Tarquin stood on the command bridge...00:18:15 i am dangling...00:20:30 we losing trust in booktok00:25:55 it was a harrowing climb to the high school.00:28:15 the world began with five.00:30:45 weary, i walk upon flowers at the head of an army.00:34:20 our dragon doesn't eat the girls he takes...00:35:40 after a year of slavery in the salt mines...00:37:00 crown of midnight by SJM spoiler!!00:38:10 by the time alex managed to get the blood out...00:39:15 the naturals series tangent00:42:15 leigh bardugo detour00:45:19 thick hot liquid runs down my arm.00:48:38 powerless & red queen debate (spoilers)00:53:40 it was january 10, 2005.00:56:35 the booktok community 00:59:55 mad's update on her august tbr01:03:55 han's update on her august tbr01:04:40 spoiler! the friend zone by abby jimenez 01:09:20 spoiler! out on a limb by hannah bonam young01:14:20 life! golf, sabrina carpenter & clash of clans01:18:30 life! sourdough, crotchet & sabrina carpenter01:24:00 outro

Our brutally honest review of The Knight and The Moth is in... 🗡️🦋 This highly anticipated novel by Rachel Gillig was a gothic, eerie fantasy with new magic and beloved tropes. In our review, we dissect the world building, Rachel's whimsical prose, the magic system, the plot, & the characters. (P.S. This episode contains spoilers!)   🤍 CTB Links!: https://linktr.ee/checkthisbookout   📖 Books Mentioned: The Knight and the Moth - Rachel Gillig One Dark Window - Rachel Gillig Two Twisted Crowns - Rachel Gillig Blood Over Bright Haven - M.L. Wang Prison Healer - Lynette Noni   ✍️ The Knight and the Moth Synopsis: Sybil Delling has spent nine years dreaming of having no dreams at all. Like the other foundling girls who traded a decade of service for a home in the great cathedral, Sybil is a Diviner. In her dreams she receives visions from six unearthly figures known as Omens. From them, she can predict terrible things before they occur, and lords and common folk alike travel across the kingdom of Traum's windswept moors to learn their futures by her dreams. Just as she and her sister Diviners near the end of their service, a mysterious knight arrives at the cathedral. Rude, heretical, and devilishly handsome, the knight Rodrick has no respect for Sybil's visions. But when Sybil's fellow Diviners begin to vanish one by one, she has no choice but to seek his help in finding them. For the world outside the cathedral's cloister is wrought with peril. Only the gods have the answers she is seeking, and as much as she'd rather avoid Rodrick's dark eyes and sharp tongue, only a heretic can defeat a god.   ⏱️ Timestamps: 00:00:00 episode intro 00:02:05 our ratings of the knight & the moth 00:05:00 high level summary 00:06:35 writing style & world building 00:10:00 we got distracted by a moth lol 00:10:40 our initial reactions 00:13:20 did the world building deliver? 00:16:10 a fascinating magic system 00:19:50 did we predict any plot? 00:26:20 the quest plot line 00:27:40 six & rory’s dynamic 00:33:50 the carnival scene + six’s arms 00:36:55 the diviner disappearances 00:38:50 the omens and false gods 00:43:10 benji deep dive 00:47:20 training montage & knighting 00:49:50 WHERE IS THE YEARNING?! 00:53:50 the diviners & religion 00:56:15 the gargoyle is the best character 00:59:40 comparison to one dark window 01:02:35 rachel gillig’s author’s note 01:06:15 will we read the next book? 01:09:30 reacting to 1-5 goodreads reviews 01:21:00 outro

It's that time of year for a reading wrap up! 📚 We’ve been busy reading & have a variety of fantasy & romance books to share with y'all. We also thought to spice up our TBRs by choosing 3 books for each other to read this August. So grab your TBR & tune in! (P.S. This episode is spoiler-free!)   🤍 CTB Links!: https://linktr.ee/checkthisbookout  🔗 Madeline's Fable Stats: https://fable.co/madeline-bookout-544989383339 🔗 Hannah's Fable Stats: http://fable.co/hannah-bookout-363616138207  📖 Books Mentioned: Six of Crows - Leigh Bardugo Crooked Kingdom - Leigh Bardugo Blood Over Bright Haven - M. L. Wang Red Rising - Pierce Brown The Hero of Ages - Brandon Sanderson Rewind it Back - Liz Tomforde This Summer Will Be Different - Carley Fortune The Knight and the Moth - Rachel Gillig House of Beating Wings - Olivia Wildenstein House of Striking Oaths - Olivia Wildenstein Accordance - Shelly Crane One Dark Window - Rachel Gillig Morning Star - Pierce Brown (**minor spoiler @ 13:07**) Elantris - Brandon Sanderson The Name of the Wind - Patrick Rothfuss Out on a Limb - Hannah Bonam-Young Out of the Woods - Hannah Bonam-Young People Watching - Hannah Bonam-Young The Selection - Kiera Cass The Friend Zone - Abby Jimenez Everything I Know About Love - Dolly Alderton Never Keep - Caroline Peckham & Susanne Valenti Soul in Darkness - Wendy Higgins Sweet Evil - Wendy Higgins Rise of the Melody - Wendy Higgins The Shadows Between Us - Tricia Levenseller Lights Out - Navessa Allen Magic Forged - K. M. Shea   ⏱️ Timestamps:

Introducing Blood Over Bright Haven🩸, one of our all-time favorite 5 star reads. This book left both of us sobbing & reeling, & we have to debrief it with y'all. We unpack the book’s world building & plot, dissect the morally complex characters, & explore how Wang tackles ethics with gut-punching emotional stakes. (P.S. This episode contains spoilers!) 🤍 CTB Links!: https://linktr.ee/checkthisbookout 📖 Books Mentioned:Blood Over Bright Haven - M.L. WangSword of Kaigen - M.L. Wang ✍️ Blood Over Bright Haven Synopsis:For twenty years, Sciona has devoted every waking moment to the study of magic, fueled by a mad desire to achieve the impossible: to be the first woman ever admitted to the High Magistry at the University of Magics and Industry.When Sciona finally passes the qualifying exam and becomes a highmage, she finds her challenges have just begun. Her new colleagues are determined to make her feel unwelcome—and, instead of a qualified lab assistant, they give her a janitor.What neither Sciona nor her peers realize is that her taciturn assistant was not always a janitor. Ten years ago, he was a nomadic hunter who lost his family on their perilous journey from the wild plains to the city. But now he sees the opportunity to understand the forces that decimated his tribe, drove him from his homeland, and keep the privileged in power.At first, mage and outsider have a fractious relationship. But working together, they uncover an ancient secret that could change the course of magic forever—if it doesn’t get them killed first. ⏱️ Timestamps:00:00:00 intro00:01:45 our ratings00:02:45 what BOBH is about00:05:25 our hiatus & an anniversary00:09:00 world building & magic system00:18:45 sciona’s character deep dive00:25:39 plot deep dive00:28:00 thomil & sciona meet00:38:15 sciona’s crashing out00:40:27 the library scene00:41:49 sciona flights back00:46:00 madeline starts crying00:48:20 the morality theme00:52:05 brigham character deep dive00:56:35 thought provoking themes00:59:10 thomil character deep dive01:12:30 a barnes & noble story01:15:50 pics of us crying lol01:17:25 1000% recommend01:21:10 outro

Last but far from least... We're closing out the Red Rising Saga review with a bang! Morning Star by Pierce Brown gave us everything we hoped for (& plenty we weren’t emotionally prepared for) & we're here to discuss it all. Special guest Nolan joins us as we dig into the jaw-dropping plot twists, powerful character arcs, & the trilogy's unforgettable conclusion. You won’t want to miss this episode!   🤍 CTB Links!: https://linktr.ee/checkthisbookout Book Synopsis: "Darrow would have lived in peace, but his enemies brought him war. The Gold overlords demanded his obedience, hanged his wife, and enslaved his people. But Darrow is determined to fight back. Risking everything to transform himself and breach Gold society, Darrow has battled to survive the cutthroat rivalries that breed Society’s mightiest warriors, climbed the ranks, and waited patiently to unleash the revolution that will tear the hierarchy apart from within. Finally, the time has come. But devotion to honor and hunger for vengeance run deep on both sides. Darrow and his comrades-in-arms face powerful enemies without scruple or mercy. Among them are some Darrow once considered friends. To win, Darrow will need to inspire those shackled in darkness to break their chains, unmake the world their cruel masters have built, and claim a destiny too long denied—and too glorious to surrender." 📖 Books Mentioned: Morning Star - Pierce Brown Red Rising - Pierce Brown Golden Son - Pierce Brown Light Bringer - Pierce Brown ⏱️Timestamps: 00:00 intro 01:00 meet nolan! 04:45 nolan's fav book bf... 06:00 morning star ratings 08:20 the boring parts 10:50 our book review formula 11:25 world building 12:20 space is confusing 16:30 darrow's imprisonment 18:40 where was the trauma? 20:30 the rescue 22:02 bring the action 25:35 fake first person 27:10 reunited with sevro 32:00 book 2 was darrow's book 39:30 howler initiation 36:20 we got spoilers 37:50 quicksilver & phobos 45:30 a visit to the obsidians 48:00 ragnar broke us 51:20 choppy writing 54:00 the political genius 57:45 full body chills 58:50 darrow's growth 01:01:40 the roque space battle 01:05:40 roque broke us 01:09:40 cassius & darrow 01:12:30 and what do we do w/ murderers? 01:15:20 we're gullible readers 01:19:00 the ending & baby pax 01:28:55 sevro and victra ahhh 01:30:30 sevro is too funny 01:32:00 outro

In this episode, we turned our love for fantasy into a competitive game night. Each square on the bingo card represents a classic or niche trope from the genre: secret royalty, talking animals, magic schools... you name it. Download our homemade bingo card below & play along with us!(P.S. This episode contains spoilers! Check the episode chapters & see which books are *starred* below to avoid spoilers!) 🤍 CTB Links!: https://linktr.ee/checkthisbookout🤍 CTB Fantasy Book Bingo Card: https://www.canva.com/design/DAGq1DprWnE/s8mOUAd3Ch7ye0y6xAaAOA/view?utm_content=DAGq1DprWnE&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=uniquelinks&utlId=hac4f355142  📖 Books Mentioned:From Blood and Ash - Jennifer L ArmentroutBlood Over Bright Haven - M. L. Wang **Daughter of No Worlds - Carissa Broadbent **The Way of Kings - Brandon SandersonThrone of Glass - Sarah J Maas **House of Beating Wings - Olivia WildensteinKingdom of the Wicked - Kerri Maniscalco An Ember in the Ashes - Sabaa TahirThe Red Pyramid - Rick RiordanPercy Jackson and the Olympians - Rick RiordanBridge Kingdom - Danielle L. JensenDivine Rivals - Rebecca RossSpark of the Everflame - Pen ColeShatter Me - Tahereh MafiA Court of Thorns and Roses - Sarah J. MaasThe Book of Azrael - Amber NicoleBlood & Steel - Helen Scheuerer **Shield of Sparrows - Devney Perry **A Deadly Education - Naomi NovikUnearthly - Cynthia HandHouse of Earth and Blood - Sarah J. Maas **Heartless Hunter - Kristen Ciccarelli **Red Rising - Pierce Brown **The Cruel Prince - Holly BlackSix of Crows - Leigh BardugoSweet Evil -  Wendy HigginsMistborn - Brandon SandersonBride - Ali HazelwoodFourth Wing - Rebecca YarrosOne Dark Window - Rachel GilligSerpent & Dove - Shelby MahurinAssistant to the Villian - Hannah Nicole MaehrerCaraval - Stephanie GarberThe Name of the Wind - Patrick RothfussA Fate of Wrath and Flame - K.A. TuckerThe Serpent and the Wings of Night - Carissa BroadbentThe Raven Boys - Maggie Steifvater **These Hollow Vows - Lexi Ryan ** ⏱️Timestamps:00:00 intro01:32 bingo card!02:35 first spin & the rules04:53 madeline is already struggling09:20 House of Beating Wings10:00 solving hannah's book slump14:10 easyyy14:35 we don't remember the plot15:50 hannah's first bingo!17:10 Daughter of No Worlds debate18:55 Blood Over Bright Haven Spoiler20:25 Shatter MAYBE?21:40 madeline's first bingo!24:00 han's 2nd bingo25:30 An Ember in the Ashes26:10 mad's 2nd bingo26:40 bingo asmr lol28:30 mad's 3rd bingo28:55 hannah messed up29:45 many bingos32:45 what's her name35:35 bringo lol36:10 finally38:30 we cheated40:10 mad blacked out42:50 internet etiquette parenting52:40 outro53:10 we're on fable

It's proposal season! 💍 In this episode, we challenge each other to guess the book based solely on its wedding or proposal scene! Featuring both contemporary romance & romantasy books, all of these nuptials are memorable to us in the best or worst way. Tune in to guess along with us! (P.S. This episode contains spoilers! Check the episode chapters & see which books are *starred* below to avoid spoilers!) 🤍 CTB Links!: https://linktr.ee/checkthisbookout 📖 Books Mentioned:Part of Your World - Abby Jimenez **Bride - Ali Hazelwood **The War of Two Queens (From Blood and Ash #4) - Jennifer L. Armentrout **The Selection - Kiera Cass **The Book of Azrael - Amber V. NicoleSweet Evil - Wendy Higgins **A Fate of Wrath & Flame - K.A. Tucker **Divine Rivals - Rebecca Ross **First Time Caller - B.K. BorisonFuryborn - Claire LegrandRed Queen - Victoria AveyardA Deadly Education - Naomi NovikFourth Wing - Rebecca YarrosIron Flame - Rebecca YarrosOnyx Storm - Rebecca Yarros **Significance - Shelly Crane **Paradise Problem - Christina Lauren **Funny Story - Emily Henry **These Hollow Vows - Lexi Ryan **Zodiac Academy - Caroline Peckham & Susanne Valenti **Bridge Kingdom - Danielle L. Jensen **Unhoneymooners - Christina Lauren **Problematic Summer Romance - Ali Hazelwood **This Summer Will Be Different - Carley Fortune **One Golden Summer - Carley Fortune ⏱️Timestamps:00:00 intro00:40 wedding season!!02:30 Part of Your World - Abby Jimenez04:00 Bride - Ali Hazelwood05:50 From Blood and Ash - Jennifer L. Armentrout06:40 The Selection - Kiera Cass07:35 The Book of Azrael - Amber V. Nicole08:45 Sweet Evil - Wendy Higgins12:40 A Fate of Wrath & Flame - K.A. Tucker15:25 Divine Rivals - Rebecca Ross18:20 book trophies23:35 Onyx Storm - Rebecca Yarros24:25 Significance - Shelly Crane26:30 Paradise Problem - Christina Lauren27:05 Funny Story - Emily Henry28:40 These Hollow Vows - Lexi Ryan31:35 Zodiac Academy - Caroline Peckham & Susanne Valenti 33:05 Unhoneymooners - Christina Lauren35:30 Problematic Summer Romance - Ali Hazelwood36:30 This Summer Will Be Different - Carley Fortune 38:00 the switch to fable...42:00 i need a new kindle44:55 outro46:00 new releases

Nothing suits the summer season better than a warm, fun romance! 🏖️ If you're going to the beach or lake - or neither but you're here for the vibes - we have throwback & recently released book recs for your travels! (P.S. This ep has spoilers for some books! See below!)   🤍 CTB Links!: https://linktr.ee/checkthisbookout   📖 Books Mentioned: Beach Read - Emily Henry People We Meet on Vacation - Emily Henry Happy Place - Emily Henry Paradise Problem - Christina Lauren Problematic Summer Romance - Ali Hazelwood (SPOILERS) This Summer Will Be Different - Carley Fortune One Golden Summer - Carley Fortune Every Summer After - Carley Fortune Meet Me At The Lake - Carley Fortune Ex Vows - Jessica Joyce   ⏱️ Timestamps: 00:00:00 beach read recs episode 00:01:20 madeline's surpise 00:02:00 bookish crafts! 00:04:00 beach read by em hen 00:14:20 the paradise problem by christina lauren 00:19:00 romantasy men aren't funny 00:20:10 problematic summer romance by ali hazelwood 00:21:30 spoiler territory! 00:22:40 the age gap 00:23:40 maya was too funny? 00:24:55 the ali hazelwood formula 00:27:40 hark sucks 00:30:25 interconnected standalones 00:32:20 the curse 00:35:10 refreshing fmc 00:36:45 the cameo 00:38:20 a third book? 00:42:20 this summer will be different by carley fortune 00:49:50 ratings in the romance genre 00:56:45 the ex vows by jessica joyce 01:00:55 our craft progress! 01:02:10 are we going to hawaii?! 01:03:30 outro & new releases

In this episode, we are joined by our good friend Jamie to take book talk to the next level with PowerPoints! Each of us came prepared with our very own bookish presentation, complete with chaotic slides & questionable hot takes. Join us for a highly entertaining mix of debate, bookish banter, & unexpected PowerPoint prowess.   🤍 CTB Links!: https://linktr.ee/checkthisbookout   📖 Books Mentioned: A Court of Thorns and Roses - Sarah J Maas House of Earth and Blood (Crescent City #1) - Sarah J Maas Throne of Glass - Sarah J Maas Right Move (Windy City #2) - Liz Tomforde The Deal (Off Campus #1) - Elle Kennedy  Zodiac Academy - Caroline Peckham & Susanne Valenti Kill Switch (Devil's Night #3) - Penelope Douglas A Touch of Darkness - Scarlett St. Clair Lore Olympus - Rachel Smythe Manacled/Alchemised - SenLinYu November 9 - Colleen Hoover Bride - Ali Hazelwood Butcher & Blackbird - Brynne Weaver The Crown of Gilded Bones - Jennifer L. Armentrout Off to the Races - Elsie Silver   ⏱️ Timestamps: 00:00 - episode intro 02:10 - our first podcast guest!!! 07:00 - madeline's bookish powerpoint 08:25 - madeline, the archer 11:30 - jamie loves to party 14:40 - hannah goes to jail 18:21 - hannah's hot bf 19:35 - jamie's angel 21:06 - madeline's bat boy 22:42 - jamie's bookish powerpoint 23:00 - basketball boys 23:35 - a man with trauma 25:05 - shadow daddy *spoilers 27:25 - dragon tales *spoilers 30:20 - devils named damon 34:08 - hi hades 37:05 - mr. malfoy 40:20 - hannah's bookish powerpoint 41:00 - the prank of 2021 43:55 - you wanna guess the color... 46:15 - no more knots please 48:10 - ice cream and orzo 49:50 - honeydew allergy 52:05 - foot stomping 52:35 - pregnancy trope 54:19 - chat gpt 56:20 - monopoly? 57:20 - today's book releases

Emily Henry published Great Big Beautiful Life & we're here to publish our thoughts & feelings for y'all! Unlike any of her past novels, this book delved into mystery, childhood baggage, & that crinkle feeling (as Madeline describes to be the feeling you get before a full crush - a perfect use of the word crinkle tbh). If you have sentiments about this unique, unexpected change in Emily's writing style, tune in to hear what we liked & disliked!   🤍 CTB Links!: https://linktr.ee/checkthisbookout   📖 Books Mentioned: Great Big Beautiful Life - Emily Henry Book Lovers - Emily Henry Happy Place - Emily Henry Funny Story - Emily Henry People We Meet on Vacation - Emily Henry Beach Read - Emily Henry This Summer Will Be Different - Carley Fortune Problematic Summer Romance - Ali Hazelwood The Book of Azrael - Amber V. Nicole The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo - Taylor Jenkins Reid Daisy Jones & the Six - Taylor Jenkins Reid Red Rising - Pierce Brown   Great Big Beautiful Life Synopsis: "Two writers compete for the chance to tell the larger-than-life story of a woman with more than a couple of plot twists up her sleeve in this dazzling and sweeping new novel from Emily Henry. Alice Scott is an eternal optimist still dreaming of her big writing break. Hayden Anderson is a Pulitzer-prize winning human thundercloud. And they’re both on balmy Little Crescent Island for the same reason: To write the biography of a woman no one has seen in years--or at least to meet with the octogenarian who claims to be the Margaret Ives. Tragic heiress, former tabloid princess, and daughter of one of the most storied (and scandalous) families of the 20th Century. When Margaret invites them both for a one-month trial period, after which she’ll choose the person who’ll tell her story, there are three things keeping Alice’s head in the game. One: Alice genuinely likes people, which means people usually like Alice—and she has a whole month to win the legendary woman over. Two: She’s ready for this job and the chance to impress her perennially unimpressed family with a Serious Publication Three: Hayden Anderson, who should have no reason to be concerned about losing this book, is glowering at her in a shaken-to-the core way that suggests he sees her as competition. But the problem is, Margaret is only giving each of them pieces of her story. Pieces they can’t swap to put together because of an ironclad NDA and an inconvenient yearning pulsing between them every time they’re in the same room. And it’s becoming abundantly clear that their story—just like the tale Margaret’s spinning—could be a mystery, tragedy, or love ballad…depending on who’s telling it."   🕑 Timestamps: 00:00:00 - intro 00:00:24 - fear of natural disasters 00:01:10 - deep sea is terrifying 00:02:24 - great big beautiful life by em hen 00:03:37 - our ratings 00:03:45 - thoughts on decimal ratings 00:05:15 - initial reactions 00:06:07 - high level plot 00:07:40 - what was the crossover? 00:08:53 - we're tired lol 00:09:30 - did we like alice? 00:11:37 - thoughts on hayden 00:13:10 - insta love? 00:13:40 - A CRINKLE! 00:14:34 - did they really know each other? 00:16:20 - relationship screen time 00:18:45 - side character relationships 00:20:10 - trying something different 00:20:50 - books about books 00:22:25 - the pacing & repetition 00:23:25 - margaret's story... 00:25:20 - 2 different plot lines 00:27:10 - impossible to predict 00:28:40 - satisfying or confusing? 00:29:25 - biographies & writing style 00:31:45 - the boring and random parts 00:36:06 - margaret's value 00:37:08 - ambitious book 00:39:00 - realistic conflict & tension 00:41:40 - alice's parents 00:44:45 - wanted to love it 00:46:31 - 2 love stories 00:48:40 - ranking emily henry books 00:49:00 - madeline cried 00:51:00 - the book title & theme 00:54:00 - first kiss 00:54:35 - thoughts on the ending 00:55:30 - closed door 00:58:50 - next week teaser 00:59:35 - today's book releases

Pierce Brown's Red Rising Saga has us hooked & we're here to debrief book 2. In this review of Golden Son, we further unpack Darrow's motivations & fears, the chaotic political climate of Mars, & the allies & enemies we never saw coming. For the die-hard sci-fi fans, this episode is for you! 🤍 CTB Links!: https://linktr.ee/checkthisbookout 📖 Books Mentioned:Red Rising - Pierce BrownGolden Son - Pierce BrownMorning Star - Pierce Brown Golden Son Synopsis:"As a Red, Darrow grew up working the mines deep beneath the surface of Mars, enduring backbreaking labor while dreaming of the better future he was building for his descendants. But the Society he faithfully served was built on lies. Darrow’s kind have been betrayed and denied by their elitist masters, the Golds—and their only path to liberation is revolution. And so Darrow sacrifices himself in the name of the greater good for which Eo, his true love and inspiration, laid down her own life. He becomes a Gold, infiltrating their privileged realm so that he can destroy it from within.A lamb among wolves in a cruel world, Darrow finds friendship, respect, and even love—but also the wrath of powerful rivals. To wage and win the war that will change humankind’s destiny, Darrow must confront the treachery arrayed against him, overcome his all-too-human desire for retribution—and strive not for violent revolt but a hopeful rebirth. Though the road ahead is fraught with danger and deceit, Darrow must choose to follow Eo’s principles of love and justice to free his people.He must live for more." 🕑 Timestamps:00:00 intro - golden son by pierce brown02:00 our ratings02:20 watching hannah read the last chapter03:43 summary of book 205:11 endless adrenaline rush07:00 worldbuilding and pacing08:20 imagining space is hard12:35 europa14:20 the political genius17:20 the freaking jackal18:00 hannah clears the air about daryl20:30 we loveee darrow23:35 we're overwhelmed24:20 darrow's character growth26:55 where is darrow's oscar27:45 fear factor29:15 the side characters30:40 tactus deep dive37:25 throughs on victra40:00 darrow = santa41:40 roque...49:50 GOBLIN!51:03 the howlers51:55 FITCHNER?!?56:55 more sevro love58:25 horse girls01:00:00 back to lykos01:08:50 hurt so good01:10:15 Eo...01:13:45 more on mustang01:14:45 ragnar & grays01:16:57 morning star theories01:20:35 telemanus01:21:30 lorn + cassius01:25:40 the ending wtah01:33:10 pliny ew01:35:50 next episode teaser01:39:41 today's book releases

Interested in romantasy & don’t know where to start? We’ve got you covered! In this episode, we’re breaking down the best romantasy books for beginners. Think swoon-worthy romance, just the right amount of magic, & stories that are easy to fall into. Whether you’re new to reading, a romance reader dipping your toes into magical worlds, or a fantasy lover craving some steam, this list has a romantasy for everyone. P.S. shoutout to @SabisNookFantasyAmbience on YouTube for the sweetest comment <3   🤍 CTB Links!: https://linktr.ee/checkthisbookout  📖 Books Mentioned: A Court of Thorns and Roses - Sarah J. Maas The Awakening (Zodiac Academy series) - Caroline Peckham & Susanne Valenti The Heartless Hunter (Crimson Moth series) - Kristen Ciccarelli The Seven Year Slip - Ashley Poston Darkfever (Fever series) - Karen Marie Moning  

This week, we're taking our first trip to Mars as we dive into Red Rising by Pierce Brown, a dystopian sci-fi filled with political intrigue, brutal world building, & a relentless main character. We discuss the layers of Darrow’s transformation, react to shocking deaths, & obsess over Sevro & Mustang. We also dig into the book’s deeper themes: grief, identity, class, & power— & how they shape the story beyond its action-packed surface. Whether you’re new to the series or rereading with us, this episode has something for you!   🤍 CTB Links!: https://linktr.ee/checkthisbookout   📖 Books Mentioned: Red Rising by Pierce Brown Golden Son by Pierce Brown

This week, we’re getting nostalgic & taking you through all of our book phases — from the picture books we loved as kids to the fantasy series & romances that shaped our high school & college years. We talk about the books that made us fall in love with reading (& the ones we probably shouldn’t have been reading so young), the magic of scholastic book fairs, our wattpad eras, vampire series, fallen angels, & everything in between.    🤍 CTB Links!: https://linktr.ee/checkthisbookout  📖 Books Mentioned: The Rainbow Fish - Marcus Pfister Chicka Chicka Boom Boom - Bill Martin Jr and John Archambault Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See? - Bill Martin Jr and Eric Carle Goodnight Moon - Margaret Wise Brown Curious George - Margaret and H. A. Rey Angelina Ballerina - Katharine Holabird, Helen Craig Rainbow Magic Fairies - Daisy Meadows, Lucy Diamond, Narinder Dhami, Karen Ball, Marilyn Kaye Magic Tree House - Mary Pope Osborn Harry Potter - J. K. Rowling Charlotte's Webb - E. B. White Camp Confidential - Melissa J. Morgan The Clique - Lisa Harrington Percy Jackson and The Olympians - Rick Riordian The Face on the Milk Carton - Caroline B. Cooney The Angel Experiment (Maximum Ride #1) - James Patterson Vampire Academy - Richelle Mead Born at Midnight (Shadow Falls #1) - C. C. Hunter Twilight - Stephanie Meyer Hex Hall - Rachel Hawkins Twenty-Eight and a Half Wishes - Denise Grover Swank Unearthly - Cynthia Hand Fallen - Lauren Kate Significance - Shelly Crane I'd Tell You I Love You, But The I'd Have To Kill You - Ally Carter Sweet Evil - Wendy Higgins Powerless - Lauren Roberts Beautiful Creatures - Kami Garcia and Margaret Stohl We Were Liars - E. Lockhart Malibu Rising - Taylor Jenkins Reid Wide Awake - Shelly Crane Obsidian - Jennifer L. Armentrout The Princess Diaries - Meg Cabot When Lightning Strikes - Meg Cabot Die For Me - Amy Plum Throne of Glass - Sarah J. Maas A Court of Thorns and Roses - Sarah J. Maas The Name of the Wind - Patrick Rothfuss Skin of the Night / When the Night Falls - C. K. Bennett My Life With the Walter Boys - Ali Novak The Summer I Turned Pretty - Jenny Han Relentless - Karen Lynch Flight (Crescent Chronicles #1) - Alyssa Rose Ivy Slammed - Colleen Hoover It Ends With Us - Colleen Hoover The Unhoneymooners - Christina Lauren The Kiss Quotient - Helen Hoang The Friend Zone - Abby Jimenez The Hating Game - Sally Thorne The Raven Boys (The Raven Cycle #1) - Maggie Steifvater Six of Crows - Leigh Bardugo Crescent City - Sarah J. Maas Darkfever (Fever #1) - Karen Marie Moning Love & Other Words - Christina Lauren Zodiac Academy - Caroline Peckham and Susanne Valenti From Blood and Ash - Jennifer L. Armentrout The Way of Kings - Brandon Sanderson Mistborn - Brandon Sanderson Yumi and The Nightmare Painter - Brandon Sanderson Nocticadia - Keri Lake Blood and Steel (Legends of Thezmarr) - Helen Scheurer  

Abby Jimenez's new novel, Say You'll Remember Me, hurt so good & we have so much to debrief: the good, the bad, the romance, and the heartbreak. You should Check This Bookout! (**This episode contains spoilers**)   🤍 CTB Links!: https://linktr.ee/checkthisbookout  📖 Books Mentioned: Say You'll Remember Me - Abby Jimenez Just for the Summer - Abby Jimenez The Friend Zone - Abby Jimenez A Court of Mist and Fury - Sarah J. Maas

Get ready for a fun episode as we hand out superlatives to our favorite book characters from Throne of Glass by Sarah J. Maas 🗡️🦌! From "Most Likely to Ghost You" to "Most Likely to Get Kicked Out of the Group Chat," we’ll be assigning funny titles that capture the essence of these beloved characters. 🤍 CTB Links!: https://linktr.ee/checkthisbookout  📖 Books Mentioned:Throne of Glass - Sarah J. MaasKingdom of Ash - Sarah J. MaasA Court of Thornes and Roses - Sarah J. MaasSay You’ll Remember Me - Abby JimenezThe Hero of Ages (Mistborn 3) - Brandon SandersonThe Golden Enclaves - Naomi Novik 

Sometimes, less truly is more. In this episode, we discuss why we love duologies in the fantasy genre. There is so much to appreciate & we debrief some of our favorites! (**Spoiler warning for the books indicated below!**)   🤍 CTB Links!: https://linktr.ee/checkthisbookout  📖 Books Mentioned: Fourth Wing (The Empyrean #1) - Rebecca Yarros The Naturals - Jennifer Lynn Barnes House of Earth and Blood (Crescent City #1) - Sarah J. Maas The Golden Enclaves (The Scholomance #3) - Naomi Novik People Watching - Hannah Bonam-Young Heartless Hunter & Rebel Witch - Kristen Ciccarelli (** Spoilers @ 16:18 **) Divine Rivals & Ruthless Vows - Rebecca Ross (** Spoilers @ 25:10 **) Six of Crows & Crooked Kingdom - Leigh Bardugo  These Hollow Vows & These Twisted Bonds - Lexi Ryan Dance of Thieves & Vow of Thieves - Mary E. Pearson One Dark Window & Two Twisted Crowns - Rachel Gilling The Serpent and the Wings of Night & The Ashes and the Star Cursed King - Carissa Broadbent Daughter of No Worlds - Carissa Broadbent  

From controversial opinions on book adaptations to rants about tropes, nothing is off-limits this episode! Tune in as we share our hot takes on romance & fantasy, authors, BookTok, & more.🤍 CTB Links!: https://linktr.ee/checkthisbookout📖 Books Mentioned:A Court of Thorns and Roses - Sarah J. Maas **spoiler @ 20:08**House of Earth and Blood (Crescent City #1) - Sarah J. Maas **spoiler @ 40:53**A Court of Silver Flames (ACOTAR #4) - Sarah J. MaasQuicksilver (Fae & Alchemy #1)- Callie HartNovember 7 - Colleen Hoover

March Madness is approaching so we read The Right Move by Liz Tomforde to get in the spirit! 🏀🧡 This sports romance was the perfect prelude to our "Bookout Madness" book bracket launching on our Instagram & TikTok March 18th. Tune in for all the details & a fun game featuring MVP book boyfriends!   🤍 CTB Links!: https://linktr.ee/checkthisbookout  📖 Books Mentioned: The Right Move - Liz Tomforde (*spoilers included*) Yours Truly - Abby Jimenez Zodiac Academy - Caroline Peckham & Susanne Valenti A Court of Thorns and Roses - Sarah J. Maas Throne of Glass - Sarah J. Maas Relentless - Karen Lynch Shatter Me - Tahereh Mafi A House of Earth and Blood (Crescent City #1) - Sarah J. Maas Out of the Woods - Hannah Bonam-Young A Deadly Education (The Scholomance #1) - Naomi Novik The Naturals - Jennifer Lynn Barnes

Spring Break is here & we’ve got the perfect book recommendations for your getaway! 🏝️ 🏔️ Whether you’re lounging on a beach, exploring a new city, or enjoying a cozy cabin retreat, we’ve picked the best romance & fantasy books to match your destination.   🤍 CTB Links!: https://linktr.ee/checkthisbookout  📖 Books Mentioned: The Unhoneymooners - Christina Lauren The Bridge Kingdom - Danielle L. Jensen Funny Story - Emily Henry Wild Love (Rose Hill #1) - Elsie Silver The Road of Bones - Demi Winters Magic Forged (Hall of Blood and Mercy #1) - K.M. Shea The Final Empire (Mistborn #1) - Brandon Sanderson House of Earth and Blood (Crescent City #1) - Sarah J. Maas Mile High (Windy City #1) - Liz Tomforde The Soulmate Equation - Christina Lauren Malibu Rising - Taylor Jenkins Reid Soul in Darkness - Wendy Higgins The Night Circus - Erin Morgenstern House of Beating Wings (The Kingdom of Crows #1) - Olivia Wildenstein Flock - Kate Stewart One Dark Window (The Shepherd King #1) - Rachel Gillig The God of the Woods - Liz Moore Just for the Summer - Abby Jimenez The Raven Boys - Maggie Steifvater The Right Move (Windy City #2) - Liz Tomforde Throne of Glass - Sarah J Maas

We’ve been busy reading the past two months (ofc) & have some books to share! This episode is spoiler free & has a variety of fantasy & romance, so grab your TBR & tune in!   🤍 CTB Links!: https://linktr.ee/checkthisbookout  📖 Books Mentioned: Onyx Storm (The Empyrean 3) by Rebecca Yarros Deep End by Ali Hazelwood Heartless Hunter (Crimson Moth 1) Kristin Ciccarelli Rhythm of War (Stormlight Archives 4) by Brandon Sanderson Butcher & Blackbird (The Ruinous Love Trilogy 1) by Brynne Weaver Leather & Lark (The Ruinous Love Trilogy 2) by Brynne Weaver Iron Flame (The Empyrean 2) by Rebecca Yarros A Deadly Education (The Scholomance 1) by Naomi Novik The Final Empire (Mistborn 1) by Brandon Sanderson Scythe & Sparrow (The Ruinous Love Trilogy 3) by Brynne Weaver Out on a Limb (Out 1) by Hannah Bonam-Young Rebel Witch (Crimson Moth 2) by Kristen Ciccarelli The Last Graduate (The Scholomance 2) by Naomi Novik Lights Out by Navessa Allen Beach Read by Emily Henry Out of the Woods (Out 2) by Hannah Bonam-Young Red Rising (Red Rising Saga 1) by Pierce Brown

Goodreads is our favorite social media & we are not ashamed! Join us this week as we laugh (& maybe hurt our own feelings) while reading Goodreads reviews of books we like & dislike.    🤍 CTB Links!: https://linktr.ee/checkthisbookout  📖 Books Mentioned: The Awakening (Zodiac Academy series) by Caroline Peckham & Susanne Valenti Happy Place by Emily Henry Daughter of No Worlds (The War of Lost Hearts series) by Carissa Broadbent From Blood and Ash by Jennifer L. Armentrout November 9 by Colleen Hoover Slammed by Colleen Hoover Bride by Ali Hazelwood Kingdom of the Cursed (Kingdom of the Wicked series) by Kerri Maniscalco Beautiful Creatures by (Caster Chronicles series) Kami Garcia Born at Midnight (Shadow Falls series) by C.C. Hunter Rebel Witch (Crimson Moth series) by Kristen Ciccarelli Caraval by Stephanie Garber A Court of Silver Flames by Sarah J. Maas Tower of Dawn by Sarah J. Maas Cruel Prince (The Folk of the Air series) by Holly Black House of Earth and Blood by Sarah J. Maas The Simple Wild by K.A. Tucker Love and Other Words by Cristina Lauren Shadow and Bone by Leigh Bardugo Butcher & Blackbird (The Ruinous Love Trilogy) by Brynne Weaver   🖌️ Artists mentioned: @jessdraw.s @frostbite.studios  

Happy Valentine’s! 💌 This week we’re celebrating the 14th with one of our favorite romance authors, Ali Hazelwood (figuratively)! We deep dive into her new release Deep End & discuss what makes her STEM romances so addictive. (P.S. this episode contains spoilers for all her books!) 🤍 CTB Links!: https://linktr.ee/checkthisbookout 📖 Books Mentioned:Deep End by Ali Hazelwood Not in Love by Ali HazelwoodBride by Ali Hazelwood Check & Mate by Ali HazelwoodLove, Theoretically by Ali HazelwoodLove on the Brain by Ali HazelwoodThe Love Hypothesis by Ali Hazelwood

It’s time to talk Onyx Storm by Rebecca Yarros & we have some thoughts… 🐉🗡️ In this book debrief, we’re breaking down everything: the epic moments, the plot twists, the romance (did it deliver?!), & whether this book lived up to the hype. Join us as we unpack it all with plenty of laughs, emotions, & maybe some brutal opinions. Spoilers ahead!   🤍 CTB Links!: https://linktr.ee/checkthisbookout   📖 Books Mentioned: Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros Iron Flame by Rebecca Yarros Onyx Storm by Rebecca Yarros A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Mass

We’re shaking things up with a fun game of Book Topic Dice Roll! 🎲 The dice determine our bookish discussions, with each die representing a different topic & question. From fan fiction to recent booktok hype, we name drop plenty of books & characters for all of you fantasy & romance readers. (P.S. Spoilers ahead!) 🤍 CTB Links!: https://linktr.ee/checkthisbookout 📖 Books Mentioned: Love & Other Words - Christina Lauren Zodiac Academy - Caroline Peckham & Susanne Valenti Love on the Brain - Ali Hazelwood The Naturals - Jennifer Lynn Barnes Leather & Lark - Brynne Weaver The Dead Romantics - Ashley Poston Unearthly - Cynthia Hand Yours Truly - Abby Jimenez The Soulmate Equation - Christina Lauren The Raven Boys - Maggie Stiefvater  The Love Hypothesis - Ali Hazelwood Throne of Glass - Sarah J. Maas Ugly Love - Colleen Hoover From Blood and Ash - Jennifer L. Armentrout Iron Flame - Rebecca Yarros  Paradise Problem - Christina Lauren Heir of Fire - Sarah J. Maas Blood & Steel - Helen Scheuerer Spark of the Everflame - Penn Cole Fourth Wing - Rebecca Yarros The Secret Life of Addie LaRue - V. E. Schwab Powerless - Lauren Roberts  Red Queen - Victoria Aveyard Crescent City - Sarah J. Maas The Scholomance - Naomi Novik Seven Year Slip - Ashley Poston Sweet Evil - Wendy Higgins Beach Read - Emily Henry Skin of the Night / When The Night Falls - C. K. Bennett  Atomic Habits - James Clear Nocticadia - Keri Lake Rhythm of War - Brandon Sanderson House of Flame and Shadow - Sarah J. Maas Caged Wolf - Caroline Peckham & Susanne Valenti Blood Over Bright Haven - M. L. Wang Assistant to the Villain - Hannah Nicole Maehrer Divine Rivals - Rebecca Ross Six of Crows - Leigh Bardugo  The Way of Kings - Brandon Sanderson Lessons in Chemistry - Bonnie Garmus

This week, we’re sharing the fantasy and romance book releases we can’t wait to get our hands on in 2025, along with our personal reading goals for the year ahead! If you're planning your TBR for the new year like us, this episode is packed with plenty of recs for you to kick off 2025. 🤍 CTB Links!: https://linktr.ee/checkthisbookout 📖 Books Mentioned: Rebel Witch (Crimson Moth 2) - Kristen Ciccarelli Watch Me (Shatter Me Spin-off) - Tahereh Mafi Bury Our Bones in Midnight Soil - V.E. Schwab Isles of the Emberdark - Brandon Sanderson Accomplice to the Villain - Hannah Nicole Maehrer Alchemised - Sen Lin Yu Deep End - Ali Hazelwood Scythe & Sparrow (Ruinous Love Trilogy 3) - Brynne Weaver Wild Side (Rose Hill 3) - Elise Silver Say You'll Remember Me - Abby Jimenez Great Big Beautiful Life - Emily Henry Rewind It Back (Windy City 5) - Liz Tomforde Love Arranged (Lakefront Billionaires 3) - Lauren Asher Sounds Like Love - Ashley Poston

We’re channeling Abby Lee Miller this week as we each rank our top 6 book boyfriends in a pyramid fashion. Expect plenty of swooning & laughs as we reveal who deserves these coveted top spots. 🤍 CTB Links!: https://linktr.ee/checkthisbookout 🤍 Fan art credits in order of appearance: unknown @enchanted_chapters_art @lilith_saur @carraert @emmy_lunaaa @inkfae @aireenscolor unknown @polarts_ unknown @enchanted_chapters_art @dominiquewesson 📖 Books Mentioned: Blood & Steel - Helen Scheuerer The Awakening (Zodiac Academy series) - Caroline Peckham & Susanne Valenti Not In Love - Ali Hazelwood Fourth Wing - Rebecca Yarros Heir of Fire - Sarah J. Maas Obsidian - Jennifer L. Armentrout Spark of the Everflame - Penn Cole Love, Theoretically - Ali Hazelwood The Way of Kings - Brandon Sanderson Divine Rivals - Rebecca Ross

Join Madeline & Hannah for their first episode of Check This Bookout as they share their favorites & flops of romance & fantasy books in 2024! Tune in as they discuss what made their reading year unforgettable (for better or worse)!  🤍 CTB Links!: https://linktr.ee/checkthisbookout 📖 Books Mentioned: Divine Rivals - Rebecca Ross Blood Over Bright Haven - M. L. Wang Funny Story - Emily Henry Part of Your World - Abby Jimenez Bad Blood - Jennifer Lynn Barnes Apprentice to the Villain - Hannah Nicole Maeher The Awakening (Zodiac Academy series) - Caroline Peckham & Susanne Valenti Heat of the Everflame - Penn Cole House of Flame & Shadow - Sarah J. Maas Bride - Ali Hazelwood A Deadly Education (Scholomance series) - Naomi Novik