A Court of Tattoos and Rosé

Happy Fury Bound release day! Danelle and I are so excited to dive into this sequel. It kicks off a truly epic summer of releases for us book girlies. We are being FED. Join us as we breakdown the upcoming releases for May and June. We also dive into our wildly different strategies for prepping for highly anticipated books.

Remember how Danelle and I lost our minds about Shield of Sparrows? Well…that was child’s play compared to how utterly ruined we are after reading Rites of the Starling. Is it worth the hype? You betcha!

Join Danelle and I as we run through some of the biggest bookish news (or lack thereof…) from the last few weeks. From release dates to new adaptations to some questionable choices in the bookish world, we’ve got the updates for you!

Danelle and I are back with another WTH episode! We are here to tell you that there is a reason Daggermouth has been all over your feed for the last few weeks. A true enemies-to-lovers dystopian story that will have you channeling your feminine rage and racing through plot twist after plot twist. Definitely worth the hype!

Once again, Danelle and Madi have teamed up to bully me. Prepare for a full breakdown of the diabolical plot that Danelle hatched with Madi’s help. We also breakdown our experience at the Fourth Wing Night hosted by the Charlotte Hornets. Finally, we got through the random bookish news from the past week or so. By the way, still need to preorder ACOTAR 6 and 7? You should order with a local, indie bookstore! Some of our favs are below! Drop your favs in the comments below!🖤B@[email protected]@tropebookshop

Yep, we are still spiraling. It doesn’t help that SJM herself has announced the titles (PLURAL) are coming soon. So let’s chat about possible titles and the big questions. Mainly, will we get an “and” or no? Join as we count syllables (no, this isn’t a joke) and pass the time until we hear more from SJM. 

SJM GIRLIES, WE ARE SO BACK! That interview was better than we could’ve ever imagined. Let’s breakdown the ACOTAR announcements, some of SJM’s poignant takes on the literary world, and, of course, start spinning some theories (what if Vaughn is $&%#). The countdown to ACOTAR 6 (and 7) is officially on! LFG! 

Anyone else having some MAJOR trust issues with certain characters in the Empyrean world? Well Danelle and I definitely are struggling. Rebecca has us questioning everyone’s true identity and motivations. So, let’s deep dive in to the most likely candidates to be Venin. We accept any and all anger, fear and stress that this discussion may cause. Apologies in advance.

Yep, we are still at The Cottage. This time, we have a legitimate reason aka Danelle’s upcoming trivia night. Join us as I grill Madi and Danelle on their HR knowledge. Let’s see if they are stupid Canadian wolf birds or if they can win the cup! 

Ready for some rapid fire Heir of Fire trivia questions? Join me as I prepare Danelle for her Heir of Fire trivia night in Music City! Feel free to yell out the answers from your car or office or wherever you might be listening from. Trust me, you’ll want to yell at us at least once. 

Don’t you just love it when two of your hobbies collide? Danelle and I are feeling the high fantasy RPG vibes this week. So, obviously, we had to assign each major Empyrean character with their D&D class. Full disclosure: this was much harder than we anticipated.

Let’s all remember that Rebecca has cast doubt on whether the dragons give their full and accurate names at Threshing. Now, with that in mind, let’s chat about signets. More specifically, second ones. Who’s got em? What are they? What’s the plan? Who knows! 

Let’s talk about everyone’s favorite super upbeat and pleasant dragons, the Irids! Danelle and I both have some very strong feelings about this. The theories are flowing tonight. Let’s go!

Anyone else still mentally at the cottage with Shane and Ilya? Need more Heated Rivalry content? Then come join us this week as we break down the season finale of Heated Rivalry. We fangirl over that kiss in episode five too (iykyk). Plus, we’ve now all officially finished The Long Game too! The second half of the episode is a brief deep dive into the rest of the series.

Madi, Danelle and I are back to share our thoughts on the first 4 episodes of Heated Rivalry. Full disclosure: we are NOT okay after that ending for Ep 4. Madi and Danelle also help me figure out which NHL team I should root for. Let us know your HR thoughts and your favorite NHL team in the comments!

As Madi said…SHE LIVES! This week, Madi, Danelle and I are kicking it old school with a classic STS. Keeping with tradition for this time of year, we are chatting about our Spotify Wrapped results. Per usual, I am ridiculed. Meanwhile, Madi and Danelle both have lists that are so quintessentially them, it’s comical. That’s okay though because we also chat about Heated Rivalry which is PERFECTION. 

We’ve had a few weeks to process the avalanche of new information and hints that RY has given the fandom. Now it’s time to dive into our first question for Book 4! Whose POV will we see in the next book? Join Danelle and I as we debate which characters may play a bigger role in the next book.

Did Christmas come early?! We got yet another RY interview to help alleviate the agonizing wait for book 4. Join Danelle and I as we go through the latest updates and fun tidbits that Rebecca dropped during her Portland Book Festival interview.

If you are anything like Danelle and I, you’ve probably been spiraling since last Friday night. Rebecca’s interview with the Fantasy Fangirls was an avalanche of information. Let’s do a rapid fire run through of all the juicy details we got! You’ll get our initial thoughts before we start a series of spiral episodes over the next couple of months. 

Danelle and I are back at it with a theory deep dive. Did I rage bait Danelle repeatedly with this one? Yes, I did. So let’s chat about Imogen and her potentially diabolical signet. Also, let us know how you can nominate or submit someone to cooking shows. Madi needs to be on Top Chef.

Yes, Ian is still making his way through the TOG series. Yes, he still has some rather interesting thoughts. Let’s dive into his latest notes as he is about to wrap up Empire of Storms. Plus, Danelle and I give our brief reviews of The Life of A Showgirl! Let us know your top 3 songs in the comments!

We have a new showrunner for the Fourth Wing adaptation! Today, we are deep diving into her resume and our hopes for the show. Oh…there is also a brief interlude regarding my abyssal prospects as a sports broadcaster.

Madi and I are back this week to chat about our latest obsession. Plus, Madi has a VERY exciting update that you don’t want to miss! Tell us about your newest hobby in the comments below!

Join us for our first WTH episode where Danelle and I can’t for the life of us figure out why the book is CRIMINALLY under hyped. Direwolves. Political scheming. Simmering tension. Plot twist after plot twist. This book is one of our favorites of the year so far and we can’t wait to see where the rest of The Wolves of Ruin series takes us!

Danelle has finished her physical reread and, in the process, has got me spiraling over new theories. I’m talking deep dives at midnight with countless voice notes while simultaneously listening to the Graphic Audio versions. I fear the obsession is taking ahold of me again…THIS EPISODE CONTAINS ONYX STORM SPOILERS!

I am joined this week by @authorcarlyspade to chat about her upcoming cozy monster romance, Witches and Wine. This small town romantasy is set in the whimsical town of Arcane Cove, a haven for all magical beings. It’s there that Chelsea and Dion get their second chance at love and learn to accept who they each truly are. Prepare to fall in love with Arcane Cove and its extraordinary citizens. If you’ve been curious about monster romances, this is the perfect introduction!

Okay, we all saw THAT little snippet that @rebeccayarros posted. We’ve had a few days to digest it and (obviously) spiral. So, let’s chat about it!THIS EPISODE CONTAINS ONYX STORM SPOILERS!

Join us this week as Danelle and I chat about one of our most anticipated reads of the year - Tusk Love by @theagwrites!This grumpy X sunshine love story is WORTH IT! For fans of @critical_role and D&D, this romance is perfection. It’s easy to see why Jester was obsessed. Even if you aren’t familiar with the world of Wildemount, this low-stakes, spicy tale will have you giggling and kicking your feet!

This is not a drill! I’ve managed to capture the elusive Madi! We’ve got F1, MTG, Tamagotchi and HomeScapes for you this week. Curious what all those things have in common? Tune in!

WTH? (Worth The Hype?) - Caught UpJoin us this week as Danelle and I dive into Caught Up and decide if it is worth the hype! Put simply - 1000% it is! Navessa Allen has done it again! From some delicious groveling to a cast of lovable side characters to some truly memorable spicy scenes…this book delivers! 

This week’s WTH episode features two books with very different vibes: Problematic Summer Romance by @alihazelwood and Silver Elite by Dani Francis. Are they worth the hype? As always with Ali’s romances, it’s a yes for PSR! Danelle and I are gonna say yes* for Silver Elite. Tuned in to see what exactly the asterisk means. 

After a brief (unexpected) hiatus, we are back with our first ever WTH episode. Are you seeing a book all over social media? Do the glowing reviews seem too good to be true? We are here to tell you whether the latest viral sensations are actually worth the hype (get it? Worth The Hype? Hehe)!This week we are diving into Shield of Sparrows by @devneyperry and, spoiler alert, IT IS WORTH THE HYPE! This episode contains our spoiler free reviews before we deep dive into the amazing story. Don’t worry, I give a hard to miss spoiler warning before we transition into the deep dive!

Violet is back at Basgiath and breaking down the Quest Squad’s time on the “neutral” isle.  Ridoc steals the show with one of our favorite lines in the entire series. We are reminded once again that Bodhi is bae and Carr is a psycho. THIS EPISODE CONTAINS ONYX STORM SPOILERS!

Courtlyn is truly a bit unhinged but he didn’t count on the fact that so is Xaden…and Violet if we are being honest. Also, it sounds like LA was the place to be the past weekend. IYKYK.THIS EPISODE CONTAINS ONYX STORM SPOILERS!

Pssst…there is no magic on the Isles. NO. MAGIC. You know what that means…👀👀👀 Too bad Halden is a political nightmare personified. 🌩️THIS EPISODE CONTAINS ONYX STORM SPOILERS!

Just like Ridoc, we are all so freaking happy that the gang got on those horses. Island Xaden is a vibe and we are here for it. Plus we get to meet a sassy bookshop owner who seems to live for the tea. Prepare for lots of giggles today.THIS EPISODE CONTAINS ONYX STORM SPOILERS!

Remember how we said Quest Squad 1.0 was doomed? We were right. Also, how did SHE know??? Time for Quest Squad 2.0 to step in and travel abroad with the help of our favorite Viscount. 

Xaden adjusts to his new role while humbling pretty much everyone on the mat. Meanwhile, Violet finds herself having to trust Dain of all people. It pays off though and now we’ve got a fun little riddle to solve. To top it off, Vi gets a blast from the past who then gets blasted.

Violet, Garrick and Theo have a casual, friendly chat…sorta…kinda? The aftermath of that misadventure was worth it though. Meanwhile, Quest Squad is off to a truly awful start. Thanks Grady. Xaden ends up with yet another new title and this one is a doozy.THIS EPISODE CONTAINS ONYX STORM SPOILERS!

This week kicks off with some light treason and Violet’s diabolical plan to avoid the repercussions. Her punishment lands her and the squad at a familiar outpost. It's there that Violet has an intriguing dream. From there, Violet deals with some nasty weather, with the company of an unexpected ally. And we meet Blake’s latest favorite evil side character. THIS EPISODE CONTAINS ONYX STORM SPOILERS!

After some accidental re-decorating on Xaden’s part, Violet faces the longest day ever. The Senarium’s vote, an unsanctioned challenge, and sibling squabbles make for a rough 24 hours. Prepare for a lot of information coming your way in these chapters!THIS EPISODE CONTAINS ONYX STORM SPOILERS!

Welp, here goes nothing! We are beginning our deep dive reread of Onyx Storm. Ready for more emotional damage and intense annotating for theories? Cool, lets go!🌩️THIS EPISODE CONTAINS ONYX STORM SPOILERS!

Yes, we are all still spiraling from Onyx Storm. No, there is no end in sight for our suffering. So come join us as we chat about some of the biggest theories sweeping the across the fandom! 🌩️ THIS EPISODE CONTAINS ONYX STORM SPOILERS!

The Empyrean - Onyx Storm Initial Reactions 🌩️ ♾️/5 stars from all of us! Join in to hear our overall thoughts and favorite things about Onyx Storm! Plus we dive into the Gods-Touched Theory that we have been cooking up for days. We all took the brilliance of @forlitsandgiggles and ran with it! It’s been a group labor of love, pain, and chaotic thoughts.  🌩️ THIS EPISODE CONTAINS ONYX STORM SPOILERS! 🌩️ 🖤 - B 🌩️

It’s time for our final predictions for Onyx Storm! From possible betrayals to some new couples, we cover all possibilities. Let’s goooooo. Want to join in on the Onyx Storm Bingo? Save the blank template and post your thoughts in your stories! Be sure to tag me so we spiral together!

Rebecca chose violence on NYE. We are breaking down the super unsettling excerpt she posted. We have so many questions. We are scared.

We are back and rapidly approaching the final countdown to Onyx Storm! This week we are chatting about our most burning questions. The real question is do we think we will get answers in Onyx Storm or just more questions???

Let’s dive right into one of the biggest questions within the world of The Empyrean. What is Violet’s second signet? And how TF does Rebecca think it’s so”obvious”…are we obtuse? 

Welcome to our first Formation! This week, I am joined by the resident Empyrean Expert herself, Danelle! Let’s chat about what you can expect as we dive right into the deadly and absolutely phenomenal world of The Empyrean! 

Wow…well we’ve reached the end of House of Earth and Blood. Bryce and Hunt are left to deal with the aftermath of the longest day ever. Their ~fun~ time is once again interrupted by not one, but two, very ill-timed calls. Let’s just say that the Asteri are not pleased. For the record, I still hold that this is one of my favorite books of all time.