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We are FINALLY covering Crescent City, and Jules and Leslie are not okay. This week we dive into Parts 1 & 2 of House of Earth and Blood — The Hollow and The Trench — covering Bryce and Danika's friendship, the brutal murder of the Pack of Devils, and Bryce's uneasy new alliance with fallen angel Hunt Athalar as the investigation kicks off.We're breaking down the world of Midgard and its Four Houses, debating whether Danika was right to keep secrets from her best friend, and arguing over whether Hunt is a hero or just a guy with really good aim following really bad orders.Heads up Brine Babes: full spoilers ahead for HOEAB Parts 1 & 2. Come cry with us.Tell us: which Crescent City House would you want to be part of? DM us your hot takes @picklepartypod 🥒---**SPONSORED BY:**☕ **Javvy Coffee** - Fuel your reading sessions with the perfect brew! Use our link to get 15% off your first order:https://javvycoffee.com/a/PicklePartyPod🤖 **Sometimes We Get You Media** - Your AI Guru Hub! Need help with marketing and tools to streamline your brand? Check out their website: http://www.sometimeswegetyou.com or email them at [email protected]#picklepartypod #crescentcity #houseofearthandblood #sarahjmaas #brinebabes

Somebody on the internet asked the dumbest question of the year — "is fairy smut dumbing down literature?" — and Brine Babes, we are NOT letting that one slide. This week Leslie and Jules crack open the whole pickle barrel: real sales stats (romantasy pulled in $610M in 2024 alone), the BookTok-brought-me-back-to-reading pipeline, the "why does romantasy get roasted when thrillers don't" double standard, and yes — the actually-legitimate critiques too. This isn't a men-hate-fun episode — some of the sharpest critics of the genre are women, and we're sitting with all of it. Genre Court is officially in session.---**SPONSORED BY:**☕ **Javvy Coffee** - Fuel your reading sessions with the perfect brew! Use our link to get 15% off your first order:https://javvycoffee.com/a/PicklePartyPod🤖 **Sometimes We Get You Media** - Your AI Guru Hub! Need help with marketing and tools to streamline your brand? Check out their website: http://www.sometimeswegetyou.com or email them at [email protected]#romantasy #booktok #fairysmut #romancereaders #bookishcontent

We're back, Brine Babes! Season 2 kicks off with the relationship that quietly makes every romantasy heroine so damn unshakeable: her sisters. We're breaking down the Hathaways, the Ravenels, and Mira & Violet from Fourth Wing to talk about why women who were loved first — no audition required — never settle for less. Featuring a Hot Pickle Cold Take on the most protective big sister in the game and a listener challenge you won't want to miss. Stay brined. 🥒---**SPONSORED BY:**☕ **Javvy Coffee** - Fuel your reading sessions with the perfect brew! Use our link to get 15% off your first order: https://javvycoffee.com/a/PicklePartyPod**Sometimes We Get You Media** - Your AI Guru Hub! Need help with marketing and tools to streamline your brand? Check out their website: http://www.sometimeswegetyou.com or email them at [email protected]#romantasy #bookishsisters #fourthwing #picklepartypod #brinebabes

The finale episode of A Court of Silver Flames is here and we are NOT okay. 😭 Nesta wields all three Trove items and stops TIME. Cassian turns the dagger on himself rather than hurt her. The mate bond gets said out loud. And then — three words that ended us all: "I give it all back."We're covering the Symphonia, the ribbon getting cut, Gwyn's story (bring tissues), the Pass of Enalius, Briallyn's downfall, and that ending at the father's grave. Full spoilers ahead, Brine Babes — if you're not caught up, this is your warning.This is the episode that closes out Season 1 and honestly? We will recover and can't wait to get back with you in the Brine in Season 2 this FALL!🥒 Stay Brined.---**SPONSORED BY:**☕ **Javvy Coffee** - Fuel your reading sessions with the perfect brew! Use our link to get 15% off your first order: https://javvycoffee.com/a/PicklePartyPod**Sometimes We Get You Media** - Your AI Guru Hub! Need help with marketing and tools to streamline your brand? Check out their website: http://www.sometimeswegetyou.com or email them at [email protected]#ACOSF #ACourtOfSilverFlames #SJM #SarahJMaas #ACOTAR #NestaArcheron #Cassian #BookTok #Bookstagram #RomantasyBooks #BookPodcast #PicklePartyPod #BrineBabes #IGiveItAllBack #BloodRite #FantasyRomance #BookRecs #ReadersOfInstagram #BookCommunity #FinaleEpisode

This week, Jules and Leslie leave the world of fae and shadow daddies behind to dive headfirst into one of BookTok's most infamous monster romances: Morning Glory Milking Farm by C.M. Nascosta.What starts as a book about a woman taking an unconventional job to pay off her student loans somehow turns into one of the sweetest, funniest, and most unexpectedly wholesome romances we've ever read. Along the way we discuss monster romance, workplace professionalism (or lack thereof), why Rourke may be one of the biggest green flags in romantasy, and how a book with one of the wildest premises imaginable manages to have so much heart.We're talking:🥒 Our honest reactions to that job.🥒 Monster romance and why readers love it.🥒 The surprisingly cozy world of Cambric Creek.🥒 Green flag Rourke🥒 Spice, laughs, and way more feelings than we expected.Whether you've already ventured into monster romance or you're just wondering what all the BookTok hype is about, grab your favorite snack and join the chaos.---**SPONSORED BY:**☕ **Javvy Coffee** - Fuel your reading sessions with the perfect brew! Use our link to get 15% off your first order:https://javvycoffee.com/a/PicklePartyPod🤖 **Sometimes We Get You Media** - Your AI Guru Hub! Need help with marketing and tools to streamline your brand? Check out their website: http://www.sometimeswegetyou.com or email them at [email protected]#MorningGloryMilkingFarm #CMNascosta #MonsterRomance #MonsterRomanceBooks #MonsterSmut #Romantasy #RomantasyBooks #BookTok #Bookstagram #FantasyRomance #SpicyBooks #SpicyReads #BookPodcast #RomanceBooks #BookLovers #CurrentlyReading #ReadersOfInstagram #PodcastRecommendation #PicklePartyPod #BrineBabes #SlowBurnRomance #GreenFlagBookBoyfriend #Rourke #CambricCreek #BookishHumor #ReadMoreBooks #WomenWhoRead #IndieAuthor #BookCommunity #PodcastLife

This week we're diving into A Court of Silver Flames Part 2 (Chapters 29–55), and honestly? Nesta Archeron is having the most unhinged character arc in Prythian.We're talking about Nesta's terrifying scrying nightmare, Rhys finally understanding the trauma she endured in the Cauldron, and the pregnancy secret that has the fandom arguing to this day. Then things get even wilder when Nesta heads into the Bog of Oorid, comes face-to-face with a kelpie, claims the Mask, and emerges holding a severed head.We also discuss:⚔️ Nesta accidentally Making three legendary weapons⚔️ Why Ataraxia may be one of the most important objects in the series⚔️ The Inner Circle taking a vote about Nesta without Nesta⚔️ The explosive reveal of Feyre's pregnancy risk⚔️ The devastating lake scene and Nesta's long-awaited breakdown⚔️ Gwyn's growing role in Nesta's journey⚔️ The Harp, the Prison, Lanthys, and a mysterious fourth object⚔️ Cassian continuing to keep certain very important information from Nesta...Plus we're serving up Hot Pickles, Cold Takes on Rhys's decisions, Nesta telling Feyre the truth, and whether Cassian was justified in interrupting a certain ancient god before he could finish a sentence.Grab your pickle juice and join us as we break down one of the most emotional, controversial, and action-packed sections of the book.✨ Spoilers for ACOSF Chapters 29–55📚 Next week: Morning Glory Milking Farm Discussion🥒 Follow & tag us @PicklePartyPod---**SPONSORED BY:**☕ **Javvy Coffee** - Fuel your reading sessions with the perfect brew! Use our link to get 15% off your first order: https://javvycoffee.com/a/PicklePartyPod**Sometimes We Get You Media** - Your AI Guru Hub! Need help with marketing and tools to streamline your brand? Check out their website: http://www.sometimeswegetyou.com or email them at [email protected]#ACOTAR #ACOSF #SarahJMaas #BookTok #FantasyBooks #PicklePartyPodcast

This week on Pickle Party, Jules and Leslie venture into completely uncharted territory: snowman romance.That's right. We read Frisky the Snowman by Lauren Biel, and somehow this tiny holiday novelette delivered a sentient snowman, a magic beanie, peppermint-scented chaos, questionable life choices, and one of the most bizarre romances we've ever encountered.Was it romantic? Was it terrifying? Was it a fever dream brought to life by Christmas magic and poor impulse control?Join us as we break down every wild chapter, debate whether Frisky is boyfriend material or a walking red flag, discuss the infamous carrot myth, and ask the question nobody else was brave enough to ask:Where exactly does object romance fit on the romance spectrum?Grab your hot cocoa and maybe a therapist. This one's a ride.🥒 Low judgment. High chaos.---**SPONSORED BY:**☕ **Javvy Coffee** - Fuel your reading sessions with the perfect brew! Use our link to get 15% off your first order:https://javvycoffee.com/a/PicklePartyPod🤖 **Sometimes We Get You Media** - Your AI Guru Hub! Need help with marketing and tools to streamline your brand? Check out their website: http://www.sometimeswegetyou.com or email them at [email protected]#PicklePartyPodcast #BookTok #RomanceBooks #DarkRomance #SpicyBooks #BookPodcast #RomanceReader #BookishHumor #BookCommunity #ReaderProblems #LaurenBiel #FriskyTheSnowman #SnowmanRomance #MonsterRomance #UnhingedBooks #WTFDidIJustRead #HolidayRomance #BookDiscussion #BookRecommendations #BrineBabes

Welcome back, Brine Babes! 🥒✨This week we're diving into A Court of Silver Flames Part 1 (Chapters 1–28) and discussing Nesta Archeron at her absolute lowest—and the long road back from it.We're talking about the controversial intervention, the magic of the House of Wind, Cassian's relentless persistence, training montages loaded with tension, and the beginnings of the Valkyrie sisterhood we all know and love.Plus, we're tackling some of the fandom's biggest debates:🔥 Was the intervention necessary or a violation of Nesta's autonomy?🔥 Is Rhys helping or controlling?🔥 Is Nesta a morally grey heroine—or simply a traumatized woman trying to survive?🔥 And is the House of Wind secretly the best character in this entire book?Join us as we break down the first part of Sarah J. Maas's emotional healing journey disguised as a fantasy romance.⚠️ Spoilers for ACOSF Chapters 1–28.📩 DM us your thoughts @PicklePartyPod and let us know:Team Intervention or Team Autonomy?---**SPONSORED BY:**☕ **Javvy Coffee** - Fuel your reading sessions with the perfect brew! Use our link to get 15% off your first order:https://javvycoffee.com/a/PicklePartyPod🤖 **Sometimes We Get You Media** - Your AI Guru Hub! Need help with marketing and tools to streamline your brand? Check out their website: http://www.sometimeswegetyou.com or email them at [email protected]#ACOTAR #ACOSF #SarahJMaas #BookTok #FantasyBooks #PicklePartyPodcast

This week Jules introduces Leslie to one of her all-time favorites — the Wallflowers series by Lisa Kleypas. Four outcasts of the London social season band together to find love, and what they get is so much better than what they asked for. We're breaking down all four books: a broke beauty and a self-made man, an American firecracker and the most controlled earl in England, the shyest wallflower and the series' most notorious villain, and a hopeless romantic who gets an arranged marriage to a man with a very big secret. Plus, we settle the great debate — is St. Vincent really the best hero, or does Westcliff deserve his flowers? And we need to know: are you Team Rake Redemption or Team Quiet Devotion? Drop your hot takes in our DMs.---**SPONSORED BY:**☕ **Javvy Coffee** - Fuel your reading sessions with the perfect brew! Use our link to get 15% off your first order:https://javvycoffee.com/a/PicklePartyPod🤖 **Sometimes We Get You Media** - Your AI Guru Hub! Need help with marketing and tools to streamline your brand? Check out their website: http://www.sometimeswegetyou.com or email them at [email protected]#PicklePartyPod #BookTok #LisaKleypas #WallflowerSeries #DevilInWinter #HistoricalRomance #Romantasy #TheBrine #RomanceReads #BookishPodcast

It's the most wonderful time of the year… in Velaris. This week, Leslie and Jules dive into A Court of Frost and Starlight — the bite-sized novella that somehow delivers more emotional damage than books twice its size. We're breaking down the Winter Solstice vibes, the Inner Circle gift exchange, and all the character check-ins you need before ACOSF: Feyre in her "I can fix everyone" era, Nesta in full self-destruction mode, Cassian pining SO HARD it hurts, Elain performing "fine" for the entire book, and the Rhys/Tamlin scene that may leave you feeling slightly sad and confused.Is ACOFAS necessary or just a 200-page Fantasy Christmas special? Is the Inner Circle helping Nesta or making things worse? And does Tamlin deserve everything that happened to him? We have opinions. Loud ones.Full ACOTAR series spoilers ahead. Grab your Solstice wine, Brine Babes — this one's cozy but it bites.📩 DM us your hot takes @PicklePartyPod or email us at [email protected]🥒 Follow our Podcast and join the Brine never missing an episode**SPONSORED BY:**☕ **Javvy Coffee** - Get 15% off your order:https://javvycoffee.com/a/PicklePartyPod🤖 **Sometimes We Get You Media** - Your AI marketing guru! http://www.sometimeswegetyou.com | [email protected]#PickleParty #ACOWAR #SarahJMaas #BookTok #Feysand

🥒 We interviewed Griefcat and it was EVERYTHING 🥒Annie and Louisa joined us to talk about their origin story, viral music, the creative process, and everything in between—including which ACOTAR characters they would be.This episode goes EVERYWHERE:✨ How Griefcat started✨ Creating viral comedy music with emotional depth✨ The new album Dirty Laundry✨ "Grief or Bit?" game✨ Romantasy crossover chaos✨ If Griefcat was a real cat...We talked music, mayhem, and the unexpected overlap between comedy music fans and romantasy readers. It's chaotic, funny, thoughtful, and exactly our vibe.Follow Griefcat: @griefcat & @griefcatpartytime on InstaWhat's YOUR creative outlet? Tell us! 💚---**SPONSORED BY:**☕ **Javvy Coffee** - Get 15% off your first order:https://javvycoffee.com/a/PicklePartyPod🤖 **Sometimes We Get You Media** - Your AI marketing guru! http://www.sometimeswegetyou.com | [email protected]#PickleParty #Griefcat #Interview #ComedyMusic #Romantasy #BookGirl #BookTok

🥒 The war has arrived. And nothing will ever be the same. 🥒Welcome to ACOWAR Part 2, covering Chapters 43 to the end: the alliances fracture, the battle begins, and the sacrifices that break us all.In this episode:✨ The continuation of the Dawn Court summit✨ Hybern's forces attacking✨ The battle for Prythian—who fights, who falls✨ Rhysand's death and resurrection (we're STILL not over it)✨ Feyre's transformation and the High Lady powers✨ Tamlin's redemption moment✨ Nesta —the power, the rage, the grief✨ Elain killing the King of Hybern✨ Cassian's wings being shredded✨ Amren's sacrifice and return✨ The cost of war and who survives✨ The ending—peace, but at what price?We're discussing:💚 Rhysand dying and coming back—the emotional DEVASTATION💚 Was Tamlin's redemption earned?💚 Elain's badass moment (she's not fragile!)💚 Which deaths hit the hardest💚 The aftermath—who's healing, who's broken💚 How this sets up ACOSFThis is ACOWAR Part 2: the war we've been building to, the losses we can't forget, and the ending that destroyed us.FULL SPOILERS for ACOWAR Chapters 43-End.Tell us: What moment broke you the most? Are you ready for A Court of Silver Flames?DM us @PicklePartyPod! 💚---**SPONSORED BY:**☕ **Javvy Coffee** - Fuel your reading sessions with the perfect brew! Use our link to get 15% off your first order:https://javvycoffee.com/a/PicklePartyPod🤖 **Sometimes We Get You Media** - Your AI Guru Hub! Need help with marketing and tools to streamline your brand? Check out their website: http://www.sometimeswegetyou.com or email them at [email protected]#PickleParty #ACOWAR #ACourtOfWingsAndRuin #SarahJMaas #BookTok #Romantasy #Feysand #WarForPrythian

🥒 Before there was Tamlin, there was Tam Lin. 🥒This week, we're diving into the 500-year-old Scottish ballad that inspired A Court of Thorns and Roses—and spoiler alert: the parallels are EVERYWHERE.In this episode:✨ The original Ballad of Tam Lin—the full story✨ Janet, the badass heroine who defies warnings✨ Tam Lin, the cursed fairy knight held captive✨ The Fairy Queen as the original possessive villain✨ The trials, transformations, and rescue✨ How Sarah J. Maas adapted the ballad for ACOTAR✨ The parallels: Feyre/Janet, Tamlin/Tam Lin, Amarantha/Fairy Queen✨ Where SJM stayed faithful and where she diverged✨ The brilliant subversion—what if the rescue ISN'T the happy ending?We're discussing:💚 How knowing the source material changes how you read ACOTAR💚 The folklore elements woven throughout the series💚 Is Rhysand the TRUE Tam Lin of the story?💚 Female agency in both the ballad and ACOTAR💚 The fiddle (yes, we're talking about the fiddle)💚 Why SJM made the changes she did💚 Whether ACOMAF is a subversion or betrayal of the sourceThis is for the literary nerds, the folklore lovers, and anyone who's ever wondered why Tamlin felt so... folkloric.Turns out, it's because he IS.FULL SPOILERS for ACOTAR series (because we can't help ourselves when discussing the parallels).Tell us: Did you know about the Ballad of Tam Lin? Does it change how you see ACOTAR?DM us @PicklePartyPod! 💚#PickleParty #TamLin #ACOTAR #SarahJMaas #ScottishFolklore #BookTok #Romantasy #Folklore

🥒 War is coming. And Feyre has a plan. 🥒Welcome to ACOWAR Part 1, covering Chapters 1-43: Feyre's time as a spy in Spring Court, her systematic destruction of Tamlin's court from within, and the desperate race to unite the courts against Hybern.In this episode:✨ Feyre's double life as Tamlin's "captive" High Lady✨ How she destroys Spring Court from the inside✨ The moment she escapes back to the Night Court✨ Reuniting with Rhys and the Inner Circle✨ The sisters' arcs: Nesta training, Elain struggling✨ Building alliances across Prythian✨ Meeting the High Lords and their courts✨ The Dawn Court summit—all the courts in one room✨ Tensions, negotiations, and old wounds✨ Preparing for war with HybernWe're discussing:💚 Feyre's revenge on Spring Court—justified or too far?💚 Tamlin's downfall—do we feel bad for him?💚 Ianthe getting what she deserves💚 The High Lords meeting—who shined, who disappointed?💚 Elain's visions and her role💚 The political maneuvering and alliance-building💚 Whether Feyre's actions as a spy were morally rightThis is ACOWAR Part 1: the setup, the strategy, the alliances. The war hasn't started yet, but the pieces are moving into place.FULL SPOILERS for ACOWAR Chapters 1-43.Part 2 coming soon—covering the actual war, the battles, and the ending that changed everything.Tell us: Do you think Feyre went too far with Spring Court? Which High Lord is your favorite? Are you ready for war?DM us @PicklePartyPod! 💚#PickleParty #ACOWAR #ACourtOfWingsAndRuin #SarahJMaas #BookTok #Romantasy #Feysand #HighLords

Episode 10 is for the girls—the real ones, the ride-or-dies, the “burn the world down for you” kind of friendships.This week on Pickle Party, we’re making the case that the most important relationships in romantasy aren’t the romances… they’re the female friendships. From Bryce and Danika to the Wallflowers, Violet and Rhiannon, and the Valkyries of the Night Court—we’re diving into the bonds that actually shape these stories, carry the characters, and honestly? Hurt the most.We’re talking chosen family, loyalty, grief, healing, and the kind of friendships that make these women whole in ways romance never could.Because a love interest might be the plot…but a best friend? She’s the foundation.💚 Hot Pickle, Cold Take: Are female friendships actually more important than the romance?💬 Listener Challenge: Which Valkyrie are you—and which fictional friendship hit you the hardest?Grab your wine, text your person, and press play.

🥒 To the stars who listen, and the dreams that are answered. 🥒ACOMAF Part 2: The second half that destroyed us all.In this episode:✨ Starfall and the shift✨ The mating bond reveal✨ The cabin scene (IYKYK)✨ Summer Court✨ Hybern's attack✨ The sisters being Made✨ Feyre's revenge plan✨ The ending that set up warThis is why ACOMAF is legendary. The romance. The devastation. The transformation.FULL SPOILERS for the second half of ACOMAF.What's your favorite moment? Tell us! 💚#PickleParty #ACOMAF #SarahJMaas #BookTok #Feysand #ToTheStarsWhoListen

🥒 All the Feels: The Book Moments That Destroyed Us 🥒Grab your tissues. We're talking about the romantasy scenes that made us ugly cry, the character moments we're still not over, and why we LOVE being emotionally destroyed by fiction.In this episode:✨ The scenes that broke us✨ Quotes that live rent-free in our heads✨ Books that gave us emotional whiplash✨ Why we love the beautiful devastation✨ The moments we can't reread without cryingACOTAR. Fourth Wing. Crescent City. All the feelings.What book moment destroyed YOU? Tell us! 💚#PickleParty #BookTok #Romantasy #AllTheFeels #ACOTAR #FourthWing #EmotionalReads #CrescentCity

🥒 Welcome to ACOMAF Part 1: The book that changed EVERYTHING. 🥒We're breaking A Court of Mist and Fury into two episodes because there's simply too much to cover. Part 1 covers Chapters 1-27: from the Spring Court nightmare to discovering the Night Court and beginning to heal.In this episode:✨ Feyre's PTSD and the darkness of Spring Court✨ Tamlin's controlling behavior and the wedding she doesn't want✨ Rhysand collecting on the bargain✨ The Velaris reveal—the secret city of starlight✨ Meeting the Inner Circle (Mor, Cassian, Azriel, Amren)✨ Feyre learning to read and fight✨ The shift from Spring Court toxicity to Night Court healing✨ The growing connection between Feyre and RhysandWe're discussing:💚 How ACOMAF destroys everything we thought we knew from Book 1💚 Tamlin: trauma response or showing his true colors?💚 The Night Court reveal and why it recontextualizes everything💚 Found family done right💚 Feyre reclaiming her agency💚 When did you start trusting Rhysand?This is the first half of the book that made ACOTAR a cultural phenomenon. The book that taught us what healthy relationships look like. The book that showed us the Spring Court "happily ever after" was actually a nightmare.FULL SPOILERS for the first half of ACOMAF (Chapters 1-27).Part 2 coming soon—covering Starfall, the mating bond, Hybern, and the ending that destroyed us all.Tell us: When did you turn on Tamlin? When did you start shipping Feysand? DM us @PicklePartyPod! 💚#PickleParty #ACOMAF #ACourtOfMistAndFury #SarahJMaas #BookTok #Romantasy #Feysand

🥒 A Court of Thorns and Roses: The Deep Dive 🥒We're going back to Book 1. The Beauty and the Beast retelling that started our ACOTAR obsession.In this episode:✨ Plot breakdown: Feyre, Tamlin, the curse, Under the Mountain✨ Laughable moments vs cry moments✨ Character analysis and first impressions✨ How this book reads differently after ACOMAF✨ Hot takes: Was Tamlin ever good? That riddle? Amarantha as a villain?✨ Why this book became a phenomenonACOTAR is where it all started. The fae politics, the trials, the sacrifice, the transformation. We're breaking it ALL down.FULL SPOILERS for Book 1 (and context from later books).What was your first impression of ACOTAR? Tell us! 💚#PickleParty #ACOTAR #SarahJMaas #BookTok #Romantasy

🥒 We read a Harlequin romance novel and we have THOUGHTS. 🥒This week, we're paying tribute to the genre that built the foundation for romantasy: classic romance novels. We picked up a Harlequin, read it cover to cover, and now we're breaking it down and the history of romance novels.In this episode:✨ Our full review - the plot, the tropes, the steam✨ What surprised us, what made us laugh, what made us swoon✨ The history of romance novels and how they changed publishing✨ How Harlequin revolutionized the industry✨ The tropes that started in romance and live on in romantasy✨ Why romance novels matter and what they gave usWe're diving into:💚 The evolution of romance from bodice rippers to modern love stories💚 How romance novels fought stigma and became a powerhouse genre💚 The alpha heroes, the meet-cutes, the happily-ever-afters💚 What romance taught us about consent, passion, and happy endingsThis is our love letter to the books that came before romantasy. The books that proved love stories deserve to be taken seriously. The books that gave generations of readers escapism, hope, and the guarantee of a satisfying ending.Without romance novels, there would be no romantasy. This is where it all started. 💚Have YOU read a classic romance novel? What did you think? DM us @PicklePartyPod!#PickleParty #HarlequinRomance #RomanceNovels #Romantasy #BookTok #ClassicRomance #RomanceHistory

Sarah J. Maas sat down with Alex Cooper on Call Her Daddy and we have THOUGHTS. 🥒✨ In this episode, Jules and Leslie break down the incredible interview, share their favorite revelations, and spiral over everything SJM teased about the upcoming ACOTAR books. From character insights to release date hype, we're covering it all. If you haven't listened to the interview yet, go do that first—then come back and fangirl with us. Warning: spoilers ahead and uncontrollable excitement for Books 6 & 7!

🥒 The ACOTAR debate that will never end: Azriel or Lucien? 🥒It's time to settle this (we won't settle this). We're diving deep into the love triangle that has the fandom in a chokehold—and the woman at the center of it all who just wants to garden in peace.In this episode:✨ Character deep dives: Who is Azriel? Who is Lucien?✨ The Elain factor: What does SHE actually want?✨ The mating bond debate: Destiny or biology?✨ The Azriel connection: Real chemistry or rebellion?✨ Hot Pickle, Cold Take: We each defend a side, then SWITCH✨ The real question: What if she chooses neither?We're talking about respect, agency, the bonus chapter that broke the internet, and why everyone has OPINIONS about Elain's love life except Elain herself.Mating bonds. Choice. Wingspan implications. The yearning. The "three brothers, three sisters" thing. We're covering it ALL.So pick your team and prepare to defend it, Brine Babes. This one's going to be messy. 💚

🥒 We're putting your favorite romantasy men on trial. 🥒You know the ones. The brooding, emotionally unavailable, tragically backstoried men we make excuses for on a daily basis. But today we're asking the hard question: are they actually morally grey... or are they just a dick?In this episode:✨ What does "morally grey" actually mean?✨ The Depravity Scale: Rating your favorite MMCs 1-5✨ Rhysand: Morally grey protector or manipulative liar?✨ Xaden Riorson: Justified secrets or just another MMC who won't communicate?✨ Tamlin: Can trauma excuse toxic behavior?✨ Hot Pickle, Cold Take: Are we just making excuses for hot men?We're diving deep into the characters we love, the red flags we ignore, and why "he had a tragic backstory" has become our greatest weakness.Spoiler alert: We're all a little unhinged about this. And we're not sorry. 💚Tell us: Who's your most defended problematic fave? DM us @PicklePartyPod!Welcome to the Brine. 🥒#PickleParty #Romantasy #ACOTAR #FourthWing #BookTok

🥒 The episode the internet has been waiting for: WINGSPAN. 🥒One sentence. ONE SENTENCE in A Court of Mist and Fury changed BookTok forever, and we're diving deep into why the internet lost its collective mind over Illyrian anatomy.In this episode:✨ What IS the wingspan discourse? (For the uninitiated)✨ The line that broke the internet—and why it went viral✨ Why we're ALL still talking about it years later✨ Hot Pickle, Cold Take: Wingspan genius or cringe?✨ Azriel vs Cassian vs Rhysand—who wins the competition?Whether you've been deep in the wingspan trenches since 2016 or you're just discovering what all the fuss is about, this episode is for YOU.We're talking memes, TikToks, fan theories, and why Sarah J. Maas accidentally created the most iconic BookTok moment of all time.This is chaotic. This is unhinged. This is Pickle Party. 💚Tell us: Team Wingspan Genius or Team Wingspan Cringe? DM us @PicklePartyPod!Welcome to the Brine, Brine Babes. Let's get into it.#PickleParty #Wingspan #ACOTAR #SarahJMaas #BookTok #Romantasy

Welcome to Pickle Party! 🥒This is Episode 1, where we introduce ourselves, explain what the hell this podcast is about, and dive into why romantasy has the internet in a chokehold.Meet your hosts: Leslie and Jules, best friends for 20+ years, moms, book nerds, and your new romantasy podcast companions. We're here to talk tropes, dissect memes, debate morally grey men, and celebrate the chaos of BookTok culture.In this episode:✨ Who we are and why we made this podcast✨ What you can expect from Pickle Party✨ Here's the Dill: Why is ACOTAR STILL breaking the internet?✨ Hot Pickle, Cold Take: Our spiciest opinions on third-act breakups and fated matesIf you've ever stayed up until 3am finishing a book, defended a fictional character with your whole chest, or found yourself feral over a mating bond…you're in the right place.Welcome to the Brine, let's talk books. 💚Follow us: @PicklePartyPod on Instagram & TikTokEmail us: [email protected]