Those Are My Thoughts

We’re talking all about Dire Bound by Sable Sorrenson — WE LOVED IT.This romantasy sucked us in right away with its dire wolves, high-stakes tension, and that addictive “just one more chapter” feeling we LIVE for. We’re breaking down what we enjoyed, what stood out, and why it ended up being such a fun, easy read for us.The perfect episode if you're wanting to re live this book in preparation for the Fury Bound (book #2) release!We also can’t help but compare it to Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros — because if you’ve read both, you’ll definitely notice some similarities. That convo is at the end of the episode!Be our book bestie!! Follow us on TikTok (mythoughts.pod) Instagram (mythoughtspod)Watch these episodes on YouTube Email us at [email protected]

In this episode, we start by debriefing the latest interview with Sarah J. Maas on Call Her Daddy, including the recent A Court of Thorns and Roses announcement and our theories on what the new books will center around!**This episode has LIGHT spoilers for SJM ACOTAR series and FULL Spoilers for Daggermouth by H.M. Wolfe**Then we dive into our latest read (min marker 16:00), Daggermouth by H.M. Wolfe — the viral BookTok sensation that went from independently published USA Today Bestselling Author and is now being re-released with a new cover in July 2026. This book was intense, emotional, and honestly brutal. We talk about our reading experience, the heavy themes, the feminine rage, and the moments that left us stunned. How did we accidentally read the perfect book during International Womens Day!?If you love dark fantasy, romantasy discussions, BookTok recommendations, and honest reactions to popular books, this episode is for you.Topics we cover:Sarah J. Maas interview reactionsACOTAR news and fan speculationOur reading experience with Daggermouth by H.M. WolfeFeminine rage and dark story themesWhy this book blew up on BookTokBe our book bestie!! Follow us on TikTok (mythoughts.pod) Instagram (mythoughtspod)Watch these episodes on YouTube Email us at [email protected]

We’re reacting in real time to the twists, emotional moments, and absolutely shocking ending of **Shield of Sparrows by Devney Perry — and we have a LOT of questions heading into Book 2.In this episode, we share our live reactions while reading, discuss major plot points, break down character arcs, and make predictions about what might happen next in the series. If you just finished the book or are getting ready for the next release, this is the perfect recap and discussion to help you process that ending.Whether you're deep into romantasy, love fantasy book discussions, or just want to talk through that final twist with fellow readers, come hang out with us.Be our book bestie!! Follow us on TikTok (mythoughts.pod) Instagram (mythoughtspod)Watch these episodes on YouTube Email us at [email protected]

We're so excited to talk with our first-ever guest, Instagram friend Jennifer @reveriereadz, for a cozy romantasy book chat filled with hot takes, favorite moments, and bold predictions.The first half of the episode is spoiler-free and covers popular romance and fantasy romance books, current reads, and what’s trending in the book community right now (like all the new movie/tv adaptions). In the second half, starting at time mark 20:48, we go full spoilers on Riftborne, Duskbound, and The Ascended by Bree Greenwich and Parker Lennox — breaking down major plot points, emotional moments, character arcs, and where we think the series is headed next.If you love romantasy books, fantasy romance series, book podcasts, BookTok and Bookstagram recommendations, and deep-dive spoiler discussions, this episode is for you. Whether you’re deciding what to read next or just want to scream about your favorite scenes with fellow readers, come hang out with us. Jennifer's Socials: Instagram, Tiktok Be our book bestie!! Follow us on TikTok (mythoughts.pod) Instagram (mythoughtspod)Watch these episodes on YouTube Email us at [email protected]

Book 2 in the Esprithean Trilogy. Filled with spoilers and predictions of what book 3 might hold!This episode is a cozy, conversational fantasy book review + book club-style chat about our reading experience, favorite moments, and how this one made us feel (no academic deep dives, just vibes).If you’re into fantasy romance, messy feelings, and screaming about fictional people with your book besties, you’re in the right place.Be our book bestie!! Follow us on TikTok (mythoughts.pod) Instagram (mythoughtspod)Watch these episodes on YouTube Email us at [email protected]

In this casual book chat, we sit down to talk all things Riftborne by Bree Grenwich & Parker Lennox. Book 1 in The Esprithean Trilogy. We recorded this episode right after finishing the book, so you’re getting our fresh, unfiltered reactions — the excitement, the surprises, and predictions for next book!  If you’re curious whether Riftborne is worth picking up or where it fits in your fantasy TBR, this episode is for you.Grab your coffee and come hang out for a relaxed, book-bestie chat.This episode is spoilers for the book Riftborne and Riftborne only! Be our book bestie!! Follow us on TikTok (mythoughts.pod) Instagram (mythoughtspod)Watch these episodes on YouTube Email us at [email protected]

We start this episode in a full laughing fit (as usual), then share our top 5 books of 2025 — with The Ascended landing firmly on the list. 📚✨After a spoiler warning for The Ascended, we dive into our full reading experience, reactions, and why this fantasy romance stood out to us.This episode contains spoilers only for The Ascended and is completely spoiler-free for Riftborne and Duskbound, which we’ll be covering in upcoming episodes. 👀MAKE SURE THE ASCENDED IS NEXT ON YOUR TBR LIST !!Be our book bestie!! Follow us on TikTok (mythoughts.pod) Instagram (mythoughtspod)Watch these episodes on YouTube Email us at [email protected]

Jillian + Sara, your long-distance book besties, are back with a cozy catch-up and a special milestone episode! ✨ We kick things off with a quick life update and reflect on wrapping up 2025 — our very first year of podcasting — before diving into a spoiler-filled review and discussion of Brimstone by Callie Hart. From fantasy elements and tropes to our honest reactions, this episode is equal parts casual book club and celebrating how far we’ve come. Grab your favorite drink and join us for the vibes, the books, and the year-end reflections.Be our book bestie!! Follow us on TikTok (mythoughts.pod) Instagram (mythoughtspod)Watch these episodes on YouTube Email us at [email protected]

We’re back with Part 2 of our QuickSilver book chat, and this time we're reliving the chaos in real time. ⚡️We re-listen to the unhinged voice memos we sent each other while reading — AKA a chaotic, rapid-fire recap that feels like a speed-reread of book one.Perfect if you need a quick refresher before diving into Brimstone.Then we spiral into predictions for book two — theories, hopes, delusions. Enjoy!Brimstone episodes coming Dec 1stKingfisher POV ChaptersBe our book bestie!! Follow us on TikTok (mythoughts.pod) Instagram (mythoughtspod)Watch these episodes on YouTube Email us at [email protected]

We tore through QuickSilver and ran straight to the mics — this episode is a dump all the feels while we met Kingfisher, and our favorite comedic relief, Carrion Swift🔥Join us as we relive the book from start to finish, scream about our favorite moments, and spiral together again.Stay tuned for Part 2: our unhinged voice memo recap + theories for book two.And don’t forget — Brimstone drops with us the first Monday of December. Be our book bestie!! Follow us on TikTok (mythoughts.pod) Instagram (mythoughtspod)Watch these episodes on YouTube Email us at [email protected]

Help! This week we need your bookish advice—what should we check off our Fall TBR? Our picks are all over the place, from Brimstone by Callie Hart to From Blood and Ash by Jennifer L. Armentrout, with plenty in between. We’re also catching up on life—Jillian’s baby updates, cozying up the house for fall, and what we’re reading before the year ends! Hope you enjoy.(There are NO spoilers in this episode so it's safe to listen to for all readers!)Be our book bestie!! Follow us on TikTok (mythoughts.pod) Instagram (mythoughtspod)Watch these episodes on YouTube Email us at [email protected]

Jillian and Sara, your long-distance book besties, are back to talk all things Rebel Witch by Kristen Ciccarelli! Book 2 in the Crimson Moth duology. In this episode we ask the big question: did book two live up to the hype?? We share our reactions, favorite moments, and the romantasy tropes that kept us turning the pages, all in our usual cozy, spoiler-filled style. Along the way, we catch up like friends do — swapping bookish thoughts, life updates, and laughing through it all. And yes it's true… Jillian went into labor with baby #3 that very same night! Be our book bestie!! Follow us on TikTok (mythoughts.pod) Instagram (mythoughtspod)Watch these episodes on YouTube Email us at [email protected]

Join Jillian and Sara, your long-distance book besties, as they dive into Heartless Hunter by Kristen Ciccarelli! Book one of the Crimson Moth Series. In this episode, we chat through our reactions, favorite moments, and all the romantasy vibes that made this book such a wild ride. From the magic and politics to the cat-and-mouse trope (our first time reading one!) and the tropes we just can’t resist, it’s a casual, spoiler-filled discussion made for fantasy readers who love talking books with friends.Be our book bestie!! Follow us on TikTok (mythoughts.pod) Instagram (mythoughtspod)Watch these episodes on YouTube Email us at [email protected]

So you just stumbled into the world of romantasy and you're wondering where to even begin? We got you. 🐉✨In this episode, Jillian + Sara (aka your friendly neighborhood book besties) are breaking down the essentials of romantasy for anyone new to the genre. We’re talking BookTok hot takes, the tropes we’re obsessed with (and the ones we’re totally over), and giving you some solid recs on what to read first if you're diving into this magical, messy, romantic world for the first time.Be our book bestie!! Follow us on TikTok (mythoughts.pod) Instagram (mythoughtspod)Watch these episodes on YouTube Email us at [email protected]

In this episode, Jillian and Sara wrap us their thoughts of Heat of the Everflame by Penn Cole, covering chapters 41-end. They unpack the book’s thrilling climax, explore the dynamics of the main characters, and share their early theories on where the story might be headed. Whether you're reading along or just curious about the buzz, join them for a fun, spoiler-filled discussion full of laughs, hot takes, as we all sit back and wait for the arrival of book 4!!When Book 4 arrives, we will be releasing content on it! Until then, we will patiently wait and discover new authors.Be our book bestie!! Follow us on TikTok (mythoughts.pod) Instagram (mythoughtspod)Watch these episodes on YouTube Email us at [email protected]

In this episode, Jillian and Sara dive into the fiery world of Heat of the Everflame by Penn Cole, covering chapters 1–40. They unpack the book’s thrilling opening, explore the dynamics of the main characters, and share their early theories on where the story might be headed. Whether you're reading along or just curious about the buzz, join them for a fun, spoiler-filled discussion full of laughs, hot takes, and questions about how Penn is going to land this plane! This episode contains spoilers for books 1-3 in the Kindreds Curse SagaBe our book bestie!! Follow us on TikTok (mythoughts.pod) Instagram (mythoughtspod)Watch these episodes on YouTube Email us at [email protected]

Book 2 in the Kindreds Curse Sage by Penn Cole.Join us, Jillian and Sara, while we discuss all the feelings that this 2nd book provoked! We've met a new top tier boyfriend and dare I say, top tier found family? The tension, adventure, mystery..we have thoughts on it all! If you liked this series, we have 5 episodes in total covering these books! Also, find us on social media to continue the conversation.Be our book bestie!! Follow us on TikTok (mythoughts.pod) Instagram (mythoughtspod)Watch these episodes on YouTube Email us at [email protected]

Book 2 in the Kindreds Curse Sage by Penn Cole.Join us, Jillian and Sara, while we discuss all the feelings that this 2nd book provoked! We've met a new top tier boyfriend and dare I say, top tier found family? The tension, adventure, mystery..we have thoughts on it all! If you liked this series, we have 5 episodes in total covering these books! Also, find us on social media to continue the conversation.Be our book bestie!! Follow us on TikTok (mythoughts.pod) Instagram (mythoughtspod)Watch these episodes on YouTube Email us at [email protected]

Book one in the Kindreds Curse Saga by Penn Cole. This episode contains spoilers for the entire book of Spark of the Everflame by Penn Cole. However, there are no spoilers beyond the first book, only predictions for what’s to come! Join us, Jillian and Sara, as we catch up as friends about what we thought of this book! Especially that ending!! And meeting Luther. If you loved this series, we have more content for you! 4 more episodes to be exact. Also, join us on social media to continue the conversation.References: The Bookish Shop  60 W Vaughn Ave, Gilbert, AZ 85233https://thebookishshop.com/Be our book bestie!! Follow us on TikTok (mythoughts.pod) Instagram (mythoughtspod)Watch these episodes on YouTube Email us at [email protected]

Join us as we unpack all our thoughts from this fast paced read! Covering everything from Ione + Elm to the nightmare, the theme of empathy and emotional support and so on! This book is split into 2 podcast episodes. Don't miss out on the full conversation! Be our book bestie!! Follow us on TikTok (mythoughts.pod) Instagram (mythoughtspod)Watch these episodes on YouTube Email us at [email protected]

Join us as we unpack all our thoughts from this fast paced read! Covering everything from Ione + Elm to the nightmare, the theme of empathy and emotional support and so on! This book is split into 2 podcast episodes. Don't miss out on the full conversation! Be our book bestie!! Follow us on TikTok (mythoughts.pod) Instagram (mythoughtspod)Watch these episodes on YouTube Email us at [email protected]

The book the hooked us the quickest to date! Join us, Jillian and Sara, as we listen to our voice memo sent while reading this book for the first time. The 2nd half of this episode is our thoughts on the entire book, our ratings, and what we're looking forward to in the next book! (Content on Two Twisted Crowns available in April 2025.)Be our book bestie!! Follow us on TikTok (mythoughts.pod) Instagram (mythoughtspod)Watch these episodes on YouTube Email us at [email protected]

Part 2 of the book the hooked us the quickest to date! Join us, Jillian and Sara, as we read and react to the 2nd half of the book One Dark Window. This episode contains spoilers for chapters the book One Dark Widow. However, NO spoilers for book 2, Two Twisted Crowns. Be our book bestie!! Follow us on TikTok (mythoughts.pod) Instagram (mythoughtspod)Watch these episodes on YouTube Email us at [email protected]

The book the hooked us the quickest to date! Join us, Jillian and Sara, as we read and react to the book One Dark Window. In this episode we have one read until chp 20, so there are NO spoilers beyond that point in the book. However this episode DOES contain spoilers for chapters 1-20.Be our book bestie!! Follow us on TikTok (mythoughts.pod) Instagram (mythoughtspod)Watch these episodes on YouTube Email us at [email protected]

In this episode, we listen back on our voice memos shared while we read Onyx Storm for the very first time! Go to that magical happy place in your mind while we re live the reading experience together and then wrap up the episode by discussing the most popular theories from Onyx Storm..specifically for that ending !!This episode contains spoilers for Fourth Wing, Iron Flame, AND Onyx StormBe our book bestie!! Follow us on TikTok (mythoughts.pod) Instagram (mythoughtspod)Watch these episodes on YouTube Email us at [email protected]

In this episode, we share our reactions to Onyx Storm. From jaw-dropping moments, celebrating predictions we got right and sobbing through chapters. Tune in for a fun, spoiler-filled discussion as we break down our favorite parts and the things that had us hooked from start to finish!This episode contains spoiler for Fourth Wing, Iron Flame AND Onyx Storm Be our book bestie!! Follow us on TikTok (mythoughts.pod) Instagram (mythoughtspod)Watch these episodes on YouTube Email us at [email protected]

In this episode, we revisit Fourth Wing and Iron Flame by Rebecca Yarros as we share our thoughts from re-reading the first two books in the Empyrean Series. With Onyx Storm on the horizon, we dive into the twists, favorite characters, and unforgettable scenes that keep us hooked on this wildly popular romantasy world.Join us for a casual fantasy book discussion as we talk about Violet, Xaden, dragon bonds, and the moments that hit differently on a reread—plus our theories and hopes for book three.⚠️ This episode contains spoilers for Fourth Wing and Iron Flame by Rebecca Yarros.Be our book bestie!! Follow us on TikTok (mythoughts.pod) Instagram (mythoughtspod)Watch these episodes on YouTube Email us at [email protected]

Welcome to the very first episode of Those are My Thoughts, hosted by Jillian and Sara. The podcast where two book besties dive into the magical worlds of romance and fantasy reads! Whether you’re a hopeless romantic, an avid fantasy fan, or just someone who loves getting lost in fictional universes, you’ve found your new favorite corner of the podcast world. In this intro episode, join us as we share the spark behind our obsession with romance fantasy novels, reminisce about the books that made us fall in love with the genre, and tease some of the epic reads we’ll be discussing in future episodes.Be our book bestie!! Follow us on TikTok (mythoughts.pod) Instagram (mythoughtspod)Watch these episodes on YouTube Email us at [email protected]

This episode contains spoilers for ALL the Crowns of Nyaxia Series  and two stand alone books by Carissa Broadbent, that includes: The Serpent and the Wings of Night, The Ashes and the Star Cursed King, Six Scorched Roses, Slaying the Vampire Conqueror, and Songbird and the Heart of Stone. In this episode we will share our review and listen to our voice memo recap. These are voice notes we sent each other during our first read. They are emotional, raw reactions that turned out hilarious. Join Jillian and Sara as we re live this read!Be our book bestie!! Follow us on TikTok (mythoughts.pod) Instagram (mythoughtspod)Watch these episodes on YouTube Email us at [email protected]

The episode contains spoilers for the entire book. Join Jillian and Sara as we unpack all the thoughts we had during this read. We will also be listening to our emotional voice memos shared during our first read through the book. These make for hilarious predictions and raw reactions. Be our book bestie!! Follow us on TikTok (mythoughts.pod) Instagram (mythoughtspod)Watch these episodes on YouTube Email us at [email protected]