Besties and Books

⚠️ FULL SPOILER WARNING ⚠️This vlog contains FULL SPOILERS for Redeeming6 by Chloe Walsh — please do not watch unless you’ve finishedthe book.This is it. The final book (for now) in the Boys of Tommenseries… and wow, we were not prepared.In today’s full spoiler reading vlog, we’re sharing our raw, unfiltered reactions to Redeeming 6 — Chloe Walsh’s darkest, most emotional, and most devastating book yet. This one absolutely destroyed us… and for the first time in the entire series, we’re divided on our opinions. Tears were shed, hearts were broken,and some very passionate discussions were had.Expect:📖 Live spoiler reactions💔 Emotional breakdowns🔥 Honest (and differing) opinions😭 Pain, pain, and more pain📚 A deep dive into a book that left us reelingIf you’ve read Redeeming 6 and need somewhere to process everything — you’re in the right place.🤍Channel Update 🤍After this video, we’ll be taking a short pause on the channel as Ellen is about to welcome a baby 🤍We would absolutely love your support during this time — please keep watching, liking, commenting, and subscribing to our videos. Your engagement helps us understand what content you want more of when we’re ready to return… otherwise, we’ll be taking some time to re-evaluate the future of the channel.Thank you for being here, for crying with us, and for loving books as muchas we do.✨ Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and let us know your thoughts on Redeeming 6 in the comments — Team Loved It or Team Struggled? ✨#Redeeming6 #BoysOfTommen #ChloeWalsh #BookTube #ReadingVlog #FullSpoilers#EmotionalReads #BestiesAndBooks #BookishBesties #RomanceBooks #SeriesFinale

✨ January Reading Wrap Up | Besties & Books ✨January was an emotional rollercoaster of a reading month and we’re breaking it all down! From devastating heartbreak to swoony romantasy and one very disappointing rom-com, we’re giving you our full thoughts on everything we read this month 📚💔✨In this video, we chat about:📖 Releasing 10 by Chloe Walsh — hands down her darkest and most emotional book yet. Boys of Tommen readers… brace yourselves.🔥 Spark of the Everflame & Glow of the Everflame by Penn Cole — absolutely LOVED these and the perfect palette cleanser after the emotional damage of Boys of Tommen. Romantasy readers, this one’s for you.💔 Funny Story by Emily Henry — we hate to say it… but this was a total flop for us. Sorry 😬Expect honest ratings, emotional reactions, and plenty of bookish chaos as we wrap up our January reads. Let us know in the comments if you agree with our takes or if we’re about to be cancelled for our Emily Henry opinion 👀😂✨ Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and join the Besties & Books fam!#BestiesAndBooks #JanuaryWrapUp #ReadingWrapUp #BookTube #ChloeWalsh #BoysOfTommen #PennCole #RomantasyReads #EmilyHenry #HonestBookReviews #BookishBesties

We’re closing out the year with an absolute bang and a stack of books that had us screaming, swooning, crying, and clutching our pearls! In this month’s wrap-up, we’re diving into all the wild, emotional, and magical reads that kept us busy this December.✨ What We Read This Month:📘 The Second Death of Locke – A brand-new romantasy release.🔥 Brimstone by Callie Hart – Our most anticipated release of the year! Book 2 in the Fae & Alchemy series did NOT disappoint. We’re still thinking about those reveals…😭 Taming 7 by Chloe Walsh – The emotional rollercoaster to end all rollercoasters. 😈 Her Soul to Take by Harley LaRoux – A spicy demon romance that was so much more than we expected. Dark, steamy, addictive.⚔️ The Crown of Gilded Bones (From Blood and Ash #3) by Jennifer L. Armentrout – Politics, prophecy, and chaos. Grab a snack, settle in, and let’s chat all things books! 📚✨Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe — we love hearing your thoughts and your end-of-year favourites too! ❤️#readingwrapup #decemberreads #bestiesandbooks #booktube #romantasy #bookreview #brimstone #calliehart #taming7 #chloewalsh #frombloodandash #herSoultotake #harleylaroux #theseconddeathoflocke #bookrecommendations

New year, new stack of books — and of course we’re kicking things off with our trusty TBR jars! 🎉📚 Join us as we draw our first reads of 2025 and set the tone for an amazing reading year.🍯 This Month’s TBR Jar Picks:💛 Funny Story by Emily Henry – Starting the year with a warm, witty, feel-good romance from the queen herself. We’re ready for all the banter and all the swoons.💔 Releasing 10 by Chloe Walsh – The final Boys of Tommen book (for now!) and we are NOT emotionally prepared. Expect tears, chaos, and a full spoiler vlog coming your way soon!🔥 Spark of the Everflame by Penn Cole – Ellen’s most anticipated romantasy series kick-off. Magic, danger, and all the vibes? Yes, please. This one is a MUST.Grab your own TBR jars (or live vicariously through ours!), and let’s dive into our January reading lineup! 🌟Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe — let us know what’s on your TBR this month!#januarytbr #tbrjar #bestiesandbooks #booktube #2025reads #emilyhenry #funnystory #releasing10 #chloewalsh #boysoftommen #penncole #sparkoftheeverflame #romantasy #readingvlog #bookcommunity

Get ready, book besties — it’s our first ever BESTIE BOOK SWAP on the channel! 🤯📚In this episode, Sarah and Ellen choose a book for each other to read in their own time… and let’s just say the picks were bold, chaotic, and very on-brand.Join us as we reveal our choices, talk about why we picked them, and prepare ourselves for whatever emotional rollercoaster awaits. If you love book recommendations, reactions, and bestie banter — you’re in the right place.Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit the bell so you never miss a Besties & Books episode! 💛💬Let us know in the comments: What book would YOU give your bestie to read?#BestieBookSwap #BookSwap #BookTube #BestiesAndBooks #ReadingVlog #BookRecommendations #LightsOut #NavessaAllen #RomanceReaders #BookishBesties #TBRChallenge #ReadersOfYouTube #BookLovers #BookCommunity #MustReadBooks

Welcome back to Besties and Books! Today we’re diving into one of our most anticipatedromantasy releases of the entire year — BRIMSTONEby Callie Hart.This vlog is 100% spoiler-free, so feel free to watch even if you haven’t started the book yet!Join us for:🔥 Real-time reactions✨ The vibes, the tension, the world-building📚 Our early thoughts (no spoilers!)💬 And whether Brimstone is living up to the hype…Grab your favourite drink, settle in, and come read with us!Let us know in the comments if you’re picking up Brimstonetoo! 💛

Get ready, Besties — this one hurts. 😭🔥In today’s episode, we’re diving head-first into a full-spoiler reading vlog of Taming 7 by Chloe Walsh — Claire and Gibsie’s long-awaited, heart-shredding, emotional rollercoaster of a story.Join us as we experience every twist, every heartbreak, every swoon, and all the chaotic, hilarious, messy, painful moments that make this book unforgettable. From childhood trauma and healing to finally getting the love they both deserve, we’re reacting in real time — tears, gasps, laughter, and full-body rage included.If you’ve read Taming 7, come scream with us. If you haven’t… well, you’ve been warned 👀 SPOILERS AHEAD.📚 And don’t forget to subscribe for more chaotic reading vlogs, wrap-ups, and bookish bestie moments!

Welcome back to Besties & Books! 💕It’s time for our November Reading Wrap-Up, and trust us… this month delivered feels, fantasy, spice, heartbreak, and everything in between. Please note that this reading wrap up will be spoiler FREE. We’re diving into five incredible reads:🔥 Redeeming 6 – Chloe WalshThis one destroyed us (in the best possible way). If you missed it, check out our full spoiler reading vlog on the channel for all the meltdowns, reactions, and emotional damage.👑 Kingdom of Flesh and Fire – Jennifer L. ArmentroutBook 2 in the From Blood and Ash series! We’re talking romance, betrayal, plot twists, and whether we’re officially JLA girlies now.💋 Sinners Anonymous – Somme SketcherDark, messy, addictive. We have THOUGHTS. Many. Many thoughts.🚀 Skyward – Brandon SandersonOur sci-fi era is HERE. Did Spensa win us over? Did Sanderson convert us? Let’s discuss.🌙 One Dark Window – Rachel GilligEerie atmosphere, gothic vibes, and magic gone wrong. Perfect November read.Join us as we break down what we loved, what shocked us, what made us cry-laugh, and what we’ll be thinking about for months. Don’t forget to like, comment your fave November read, and subscribe for more chaotic bookish content! 💫📖

✨ December TBR Picks Are HERE! ✨We’re wrapping up 2025 with a banger of a TBR — and let’s just say, chaos, romance, and maybe a few emotional breakdowns are incoming 👀This month we have two set reads:📚 Taming 7 by Chloe Walsh (Book 5 in the Boys of Tommen series) — and YES, a full spoiler vlog is coming, so get ready for all the feels!🔥 Brimstone by Callie Hart (Book 2 to Quicksilver) — expect a non-spoiler vlog, because you need to experience this one for yourself.Then, we pulled from our trusty TBR jars and the book gods delivered:💀 The Second Death of Locke — a brand new romantasy release we can’t wait to dive into!🩸 The Crown of Gilded Bones by Jennifer L. Armentrout — continuing our From Blood and Ash journey (finally!).😱 Her Soul to Take by Harley Laroux — our random genre pick this month is paranormal romance and we’re honestly terrified.Come hang out as we pick our December reads, chat predictions, and maybe spiral a little about what’s to come 👀📖💬 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and tell us your December TBR in the comments!

It’s happening, besties — we’re revealing our ultimate fan cast for A Court of Thorns and Roses (ACOTAR) by Sarah J. Maas! 💫 With talks of an ACOTAR TV show adaptation still swirling, we’re picking our dream actors to bring Feyre, Rhysand, Nesta, Cassian, Azriel, and the rest of Prythian to life on screen.Expect chaotic debates, bold casting choices, and a whole lot of love (and thirst) for the Inner Circle 👀 From the Night Court to the Spring Court, we’re casting every major character — and we want to know who YOU think should play them too!💬 Drop your own ACOTAR fan cast in the comments — let’s see who the fandom agrees on!🎥 Subscribe for more bookish chaos, fantasy deep dives, and our dream book-to-screen casts!

We’re back with another Besties & Books full spoiler reading vlog — and this time, it’s all about Redeeming 6 by Chloe Walsh! 💔📖 Join us as we dive deep into Joey and Aiofe's world once again — expect tears, laughs, heartbreak, healing, and chaos in equal measure. From the emotional rollercoaster to the moments that absolutely wrecked us, we’re bringing you our raw, unfiltered reactions every step of the way.If you’ve been following our Boys of Tommen journey, you already know this one hits different — so grab a snack, tissues, and maybe your own copy of Redeeming 6, because this vlog is PACKED with feels. 🥹💬 Comment your favorite Redeeming 6 moment below — we want to hear your thoughts!📚 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and join us for the next chapter in our Boys of Tommen saga!#Redeeming6 #ChloeWalsh #BoysofTommen #BookTok #ReadingVlog #EmotionalReads #BestiesAndBooks

October was packed — from heartbreak and high stakes to fantasy worlds and morally grey chaos, we read it all! This month we tackled 9 books across every genre imaginable, and we have thoughts. 👀✨ Books we read this month:💔 Saving 6 by Chloe Walsh — the emotional rollercoaster continues🩸 Direbound by Sable Sorenson — dark, spicy, and absolutely unhinged🐉 Jade City by Fonda Lee — family, power, and one epic fantasy ride🎂 Birthday Girl by Penelope Douglas — age gap romance we couldn’t put down⚡ Quicksilver by Callie Hart — a reread before Brimstone drops💖 A Curse for True Love by Stephanie Garber — the Once Upon a Broken Heart finale we’ve been waiting for🏚️ The Housemaid by Freida McFadden — domestic thriller with twists for days🌌 The Awakening (Zodiac Academy #1) — diving into the madness at last🔍 The Naturals by Jennifer Lynn Barnes — teenage profilers and murder? yes pleaseWe laughed, we cried, we argued (a little 👀), and we might have found some new favourites along the way. Join us as we break down what we loved, what we didn’t, and what absolutely wrecked us this spooky season.👇 Don’t forget to like, comment, and tell us your October reads!#OctoberWrapUp #BookTube #ReadingVlog #BestiesAndBooks #BookRecommendations #FantasyBooks #RomanceBooks #ThrillerBooks

It’s that time again — we’re picking our November reads using our TBR jars and we’re SO excited about what we pulled this month 😍✨ From our fantasy jar, we’ll be diving into Skyward by Brandon Sanderson and One Dark Window by Rachel Gillig — two books we’ve been dying to read!💋 From our non-fantasy jar, we picked the mafia romance trope (!!!) and chose Sinners Anonymous — and you already know we’re ready for all the angst, danger, and morally gray men 👀💫 Plus, we’re continuing two of our fave series:Redeeming 6 (Book 4 in the Boys of Tommen series by Chloe Walsh)From Flesh and Fire (Book 2 in the From Blood and Ash series by Jennifer L. Armentrout)We’re feeling some 5-star predictions coming this month — and we can’t wait to chat about these reads with you!📖 What’s on YOUR November TBR? Let us know in the comments below 💬#TBRJar #NovemberTBR #BestiesAndBooks #Booktube #FantasyBooks #MafiaRomance #BookRecommendations #ReadingVlog

Grab your tissues and buckle up, because this Saving 6 reading vlog is an emotional rollercoaster! 💔😭 We’re diving deep into full spoilers for Saving 6 by Chloe Walsh, and it’s safe to say our hearts may never recover. Expect raw reactions, ugly crying, and screaming over Johnny and Gibsie’s cameos (because we are OBSESSED).If you love intense romance, emotional character arcs, and books that hurt so good, this is the vlog for you. Watch along as we share our thoughts, theories, and all the feels from this unforgettable installment in the Boys of Tommen series.📚 Books Mentioned:Saving 6 by Chloe WalshBoys of Tommen series💬 Comment below — are you Team Shannon or Team Joey? And which Boys of Tommen book broke you the most?#Saving6 #ChloeWalsh #BoysofTommen #ReadingVlog #BookTok #BookTube #RomanceBooks #EmotionalReads #IrishRomance #SlowBurn #DarkRomance

🔥 Besties and Books presents… our Ultimate Fourth Wing Fan Cast! 🔥If you’ve ever wondered who we’d cast as Violet, Xaden, Rhiannon, and the rest of the crew from Rebecca Yarros’ Fourth Wing, this is the video for you. We’re breaking down all of our dream picks for the Empyrean world, from the Riders Quadrant to the political players, and of course—our favorite dragons 🐉.Expect laughter, passionate debates, and maybe even some unexpected choices as we share who we think could bring these beloved characters to life on screen.✨ Tell us in the comments who your perfect cast would be—we can’t wait to hear your takes!#FourthWing #RebeccaYarros #FanCast #BestiesAndBooks

📚 Let's review the 7 books we read in September, including multiple 5-STAR reads ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️September was hands down our BEST reading month yet! 🎉 We read 7 books and had everything from Sarah’s first ever ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ read (!!), multiple 4-star favorites, a few solid 3 stars, and even a couple of 1–2 star disappointments. Talk about a rollercoaster!In this wrap up, we review:✨ Binding 13 & Keeping 13✨ The Feathers So Vicious duology✨ Six of Crows✨ From Blood and Ash✨ The Ballad of Never AfterWhether you’re here for the swoons, the plot twists, or the spicy takes—we’ve got you covered. 💕👉 Don’t forget to like, comment, and let us know YOUR best (and worst!) reads of the month!

🎃✨ OCTOBER TBR TIME! ✨🎃We're back with our trusty TBR jars to pick our October reads, and this month is looking AMAZING! 🍂📚We've pulled 4 fantasy/romantasy picks that we're beyond excited about — including MULTIPLE predicted 5-star reads 👀🔥 — and we’ve also got two random genre picks that are shaking things up:📖 Saving 6 by Chloe Walsh📖 The Naturals by Jennifer Lynn BarnesGet ready for cozy vibes, chaotic picks, and our (very passionate) reactions as we build our spooky season reading list! Let us know in the comments what YOU’RE reading this October, and if you've read any of our picks!💬 Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more bookish chaos every month!#OctoberTBR #TBRJar #FantasyBooks #Romantasy #BookTube #5StarPredictions #ReadingVlog #SpookySeasonReads #5starreads #5starbooks

✨ BESTIES & BOOKS: Keeping 13 Reading Vlog | FULL SPOILERS! | 5-STAR FANGIRLING INCOMING ✨We're back with another reading vlog, and this time we’re diving DEEP into Book 2 of The Boys of Tommen series – Keeping 13 by Chloe Walsh… and OMG. We are absolutely obsessed. 😍This book gave us everything – the angst, the healing, the swoon-worthy moments, the emotional gut-punches – and we were not okay (in the best way). Join us as we laugh, cry, scream, and share ALL our thoughts while reading.💬 Spoiler alert: It’s a 5-STAR READ from both of us, and this series is officially climbing the ranks to become one of our all-time favourites. 🖤🚨 This vlog includes full spoilers for Keeping 13, so if you haven’t read it yet – proceed with caution or come back when you’re done!📚 Let us know in the comments:👉 Would you like to see spoiler-FREE reading vlogs in the future? We’d love to make content that works for everyone!🖤 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe if you're loving the Tommen series as much as we are!#Keeping13 #ChloeWalsh #BoysofTommen #ReadingVlog #BookTube #SpoilerAlert #BestiesAndBooks #5starreads #newfavseries #booktok #booktube #bookbesties #bookclub #emotionaldamage #shook #wrecked #5stars #5starbooks #romancereads #romancebooks

BINDING 13 Reading Vlog - SPOILERS 🖤 | Full Reactions, Tears & More | Besties & BooksCalling all Binding 13 fans (and soon-to-be fans) — this one’s for YOU. In this unfiltered spoiler-filled reading vlog, we take you along as we devour Binding 13 by Chloe Walsh… and yes, we laughed, cried, screamed, and maybe lost our minds a little 😭💅This was one of the most emotional, intense, and addictive reads we’ve ever picked up, and it might just be entering god-tier status on our bookshelves 👑 From rugby boys and slow-burn romance to deep trauma and beautiful healing — this book did not hold back, and neither do we.📚 Expect:💥 Real-time reactions😭 Full spoilers and raw emotions💬 Deep discussions🔥 Final thoughts & our honest reviewIf you've read Binding 13, read along with us and relive the highs and heartbreaks. If you haven’t… well, consider this your sign to pick it up ASAP. Hit play, grab your tissues, and let's talk about the book that's taken over our lives.💬 Comment your thoughts — we want to scream about this one with you!#Binding13 #ChloeWalsh #ReadingVlog #BookTok #BestiesAndBooks #SpoilerVlog #BookTube #EmotionalReads

Our Most Anticipated Book Releases! | Brimstone, Ballad ofFalling Dragons & More 🔥📚It’s that time again — we’re talking about the book releases that have us.SCREAMING with excitement! 😍 From sequels we’ve been patiently waiting on (looking at you, Brimstone by Callie Hart and Ballad of Falling Dragons by Sarah A. Parker 👀🐉), to surprise updates like Sarah J. Maas finishing the first draft of the next ACOTAR book (!!) — our TBRs are about to be out of control.In this episode of Besties and Books, we’re breaking down:✨ The fantasy and romance sequels we NEED now✨ New releases from our favourite authors✨ Theories, cover talk, and release date guesses✨ And what’s earned a top spot on our pre-order listWhether you're a fantasy girly, romance lover, or just here for the chaos, this one's for you!👇 Drop your most anticipated reads in the comments! Let’s build each other’s TBRs (and cry about release dates together).Acotar theories youtube video: https://youtu.be/1lKeZSJWzVU?si=10M7vTR5SMNhMWli#MostAnticipatedBooks #UpcomingBookReleases #BookTube#FantasyBooks #RomanceReads #Brimstone #BalladofFallingDragons #ACOTAR#BestiesAndBooks

August Reading Wrap-Up | Besties and Books 📚✨We're back with our August Monthly Wrap-Up, and it’s been a whirlwind of fantasy, romance, and surprise hits (and a few misses)! This month, we continued diving into two series: Trial of the Sun Queen (Books 2–4) and Storm of Secrets and Sorrow (Book 2 in The Legacy Series). Plus, we shook things up with our random genre picks — Once Upon a Broken Heart and Yours Truly — and let’s just say, the ratings were all over the place!⭐ Expect multiple 4-star reads, some solid 3-star books, and yes... a 2.5-star moment we definitely need to talk about.Join us as we dish on all the drama, magic, slow burns, and plot twists from this month’s reads!👇 Let us know in the comments what you read in August and if you've picked up any of these titles!#ReadingWrapUp #BookTube #FantasyBooks #RomanceReads #BestiesAndBooks #AugustReads #BookSeries #OnceUponABrokenHeart #YoursTruly

September TBR Jar Picks! | Fantasy, Romantasy & a Surprise Sports Romance?! 🏈📚It’s that magical time again—TBR jar time! 🫙✨ Join us as we pick our September reads using our trusty TBR jars! We each draw 5 fantasy/romantasy books, plus one wild card genre… and surprise! We’re heading to the field with a sports romance pick that neither of us saw coming! 😲🏈💕Will we fall in love with these stories or bench them halfway through? Come hang out, laugh with us, and get inspired for your own September reads! 💬 Let us know in the comments what you’re reading this month — or what genre you’d throw in your TBR jar!Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and ring that bell 🔔 so you never miss a chaotic bookish moment with us! 💕📖#TBRJar #SeptemberReads #BestiesAndBooks #FantasyBooks #Romantasy #SportsRomance #BookTube #ReadingVlog

📚 The Ultimate Bestie Book Tag (Unfiltered + Unhinged)This week on Besties and Books, we’re getting a little unhinged with the Bestie Book Tag — a chaotic mix of personal, hilarious, and spicy bookish questions! From guilty pleasures and controversial opinions to book boyfriends we’d risk it all for, no trope or hot take is safe.Grab a cuppa (or a cocktail 🍷), because things get real as we dive deep into each other's reading habits, turn-ons and turn-offs in fiction, and the ultimate bestie betrayals in book taste.💬 Play along in the comments — we dare you to answer some of these too!#bestiesandbooks #bookclub #bookishchaos #booktube

📚✨ What’s ACTUALLY on Our TBR?! ✨📚This week on Besties and Books, we’re finally revealing the chaotic, overstuffed, and oh-so-exciting mess that is our current TBR! From towering stacks of fantasy and romantasy to a wild mix of genres including dark romance, sci-fi, paranormal, thrillers, and contemporary romance — nothing is off-limits. 😍💀🛸💘Whether you’re looking for your next favorite read, curious about what we’re obsessing over, or just want to hear us try (and fail) to justify our never-ending TBR piles, this is the episode for you. Grab a your favourite drink, cozy up, and prepare to add a lot of books to your own list.🔖 Let us know in the comments what’s on YOUR TBR right now — and if we share any reads in common!#BookTube #TBRReveal #Romantasy #FantasyBooks #DarkRomance #SciFiReads #ThrillerBooks #BestiesAndBooks

🔥 Besties & Books – July Wrap‑Up! 🔥Join us this month as we dive head‑first into a wildly varied lineup:📚 “Torch Against the Night” – Book 2 of the Ember in the Ashes series by Sabaa Tahir🎶 “Song of the Marked” – Patricia A. Saunders (sometimes SM Gaither)🏰 “Gilded Cage” – Book 2 of The Prison Healer series by Lynette Noni🕶️ ALL THREE books in the Made series by Danielle Lori (the Mafia romance trilogy)We had scorching highs and brutal lows – our ratings span from a painful 1-star all the way up to a dazzling potential 5-star! From heart‑thudding action and dark fantasy twists, to sultry Mafia romance, we’re unpacking every plot twist, emotional beat, and worldbuilding universe.In this video, you’ll get:📌 A spoiler-free mini‑review of each book⭐️ Our personal ratings (what topped the list, what flopped)🔍 Honest takes on pacing, character chemistry, writing style, world depth, and series momentum🎯 Who we think each book is perfect for (or not)Whether you're into epic fantasy, dystopian rebellion, YA sci‑fi, or steamy romance – we’ve got something for you. Grab your favorite drink, get cozy, and let’s unpack this month’s literary rollercoaster!📣 Community shout‑out: What did you pick up in July? Which reads blew you away—or let you down? Drop your thoughts in the comments!See you inside the review… 💬— Ellen & Sarah

✨It’s TBR Jar time again on Besties and Books!✨In this episode, we let fate (aka our TBR jars) decide what we’ll be reading for August—and we’ve got a magical, romantic, and emotional lineup! From fantasy realms to heartfelt letters, we’re diving into four very different books this month:📚 Rule of the Aurora King by Nisha J. Tuli – Book 2 in the Trial of the Sun Queen series brings the heat, betrayal, and delicious fae drama.📚 Storms of Secrets and Sorrows by Melissa K. Roehrich – The second book in the Legacy series promises more mystery, magic, and morally grey love interests.📚 Once Upon a Broken Heart by Stephanie Garber – We're finally entering the whimsical world of Jacks and curses!📚 Yours Truly by Abby Jimenez – For a change of pace, we’re adding in a heartfelt contemporary romance with fake dating and emotional depth.Grab your favorite drink and come hang out as we chat about our TBR picks, our expectations, and the chaotic (and sometimes cursed) energy of our jars.💬 Let us know in the comments if you’ve read any of these or what’s on your August TBR!#TBRJar #FantasyBooks #Booktube #BookRecommendations #Romantasy #AugustTBR #BestiesAndBooks

Let’s Roast Our Favourite Books 🔥📚 It's Trash Talk TimeIn this episode of Besties and Books, we let ChatGPT do the dirty work—roasting our absolute favorite books and series! 😱📚 From fantasy and romantasy to dark romance and beyond, no beloved read is safe as we prompt AI to deliver some brutal, hilarious, and occasionally too-real truths.Expect plenty of laughs, savage burns, and light-hearted chaos as we trash talk our top reads in the most unhinged way possible. If you love books, banter, and besties not taking themselves too seriously—this one’s for you!🍷 Grab a glass of wine or your favourite drink and join us as we (lovingly) tear apart our most-loved stories.✨ Featuring: Fantasy faves, book boyfriends in the firing line, spicy reads getting roasted, and a whole lot of chaotic energy.#TrashTalkBooks #BookRoast #FantasyRomance #BestiesAndBooks #ChatGPTBookRoast #BookTubeFun #DarkRomance #Romantasy

Mid-Year Book Wrap Up 2025 📚 | 20+ Fantasy, Romantasy, Dark Romance & More Reads Reviewed!Hey book lovers! In this episode of Besties and Books, we're diving into our mid-year reading wrap-up for 2025, featuring over 20 books across a mix of genres — from fantasy and fantasy romance to dark romance, historical fiction, and more!We’re spilling the tea on which books hit the 5-star mark 🌟, which ones left us disappointed 💔 (yes, even a 1-star!), and everything in between. Whether you're looking for new fantasy books, romantasy recommendations, or wondering if a hyped BookTok dark romance is worth it — this episode has it all.Popular titles, hidden gems, and a few controversial opinions 👀... it's chaotic, honest, and full of laughs (and wine 🍷, of course).✨ Includes:- Fantasy & Fantasy Romance Book Reviews- Dark Romance Reactions- Historical Fiction Highlights- Mid Year Book Tag Trend- Honest Star Ratings (1 to 5)- Must-Reads and Skip-Worthies- BookTok Flops & BookTube Favorites💬 Let us know YOUR top books (or worst reads) of the year so far in the comments!#MidYearBookWrapUp #BestiesAndBooks #FantasyRomance #BookTube #DarkRomance #BookTokRecommendations #2025Reads #MidYearBookTag #BookReview #ReadingWrapUp #FiveStarReads #BookRecommendations #Romantasy #fantasybooks

Our BIGGEST Monthly Wrap-Up Yet! | June Reading Wrap Up 📚In this June Monthly Reading Wrap-Up, we dive into six incredible books across fantasy, dark romance, and historical fiction. From epic battles to heartbreaking stories, June was packed with emotional reads, plot twists, and some new five-star favorites!📚 Books We Read This Month:1. Rain of Shadows and Endings by Melissa K. Roerich 2. An Ember in the Ashes by Sabaa Tahir3. The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah 4. Crimson Moth and Rebel Witch by Kristina Ciccarelli (enemies-to-lovers fae fantasy—5 stars!)5. The Sword of Kaigan by M.L. Wang ✨ From dark and intense fantasy to beautifully written historical fiction, this was a month of powerful stories. We laughed, we cried, and Crimson Moth stole our hearts. Don’t miss this chaotic and honest wrap-up of all the highs and lows from our June reading list.🎬 Grab a glass of wine and join us—this is Besties and Books, where we talk fantasy, romance, and everything in between.#JuneWrapUp #FantasyBookTube #BookReview #MonthlyWrapUp #BestiesAndBooks #FantasyRomance #DarkFantasy #HistoricalFiction #BookTokRecs #BookRecommendations #CrimsonMoth #SwordOfKaigan #MelissaKRoerich #SabaaTahir #KristinHannah

July TBR Jar Picks 🌙 | Fantasy & Dark RomanceIt’s that time again — our trusty TBR jars are back to choose our July reads, and this month is serving spice, shadows, and sequels! 🔥💀✨In this episode of Besties and Books, we pull our July TBR picks and end up with a delicious mix of fantasy and dark romance. We’re diving back into some beloved series and exploring new worlds filled with magic, rebellion, and morally grey love interests (our weakness, let’s be honest).This month we’re reading:📖 Book 2 in the Rain of Shadows and Endings series by Melissa K. Roerich📖 Book 2 in the Ember in the Ashes series by Sabaa Tahir📖 Song of the Marked by S.M. Gaither📖 The Maddest Obsession by Danielle LoriWe share our first impressions, what we’re excited (or nervous 👀) about, and make some bold predictions for the month ahead.Whether you love TBR games, fantasy romance, or dark, twisty reads, this episode is full of laughs, wine, and a whole lot of chaos. Hit play and join us on our reading journey!#TBRJar #FantasyRomance #DarkRomanceBooks #BestiesAndBooks #BookTube #JulyReads #BookRecommendations #MelissaKRoerich #DanielleLori #EmberInTheAshes #SongOfTheMarked

✨ Pour a glass of wine and join us, Ellen and Sarah, on Besties and Books as we dive deep into our hottest ACOTAR Book 6 theories! ✨ In this week's episode, we're spilling all our wild predictions for the next instalment in Sarah J. Maas's A Court of Thorns and Roses series. From guessing the ACOTAR 6 title and release date to crafting a possible synopsis and exploring how it might connect to the Crescent City crossover, nothing is off-limits. Some of our theories are well thought out and others are UNHINGED!! Whether you're obsessed with Rhysand and Feyre, intrigued by Azriel’s mystery, or dying to know how Bryce and Prythian will collide, this episode is packed with theories, laughs, and Maasverse chaos. 🧚‍♀️ Topics we cover: ✨ ACOTAR Book 6 release date predictions ✨ Title and plot theory breakdowns ✨ How the SJM universe is connected ✨ Crescent City and ACOTAR crossover hints ✨ Our dream character POVs (hello, Azriel 👀) ✨ Wine, giggles & unhinged fangirl moments If you love Sarah J. Maas books, fantasy romance theories, and bookish bestie chaos, this is the episode for you. Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit the bell for more weekly bookish content! #ACOTAR6 #SarahJMaas #ACOTARTheory #CrescentCity #Maasverse #BookTok #FantasyRomance #ACOTARCrossover #BestiesAndBooks #WineAndBooks #BookTheories #FantasyBookDiscussion #SJMUniverse

Judging Books by Their Covers | Chaos, Laughter & Wild Plot Guesses! 📚🤣Welcome back to Besties and Books! In this episode, we’re throwing all logic out the window and doing what every reader secretly loves to do—judging books by their covers 😅We take turns showing off book covers from all genres and making our best (and most unhinged) guesses about the plots. Think we nailed it? Spoiler alert: we absolutely did not. Eventually, we save each other from total delusion by revealing the actual synopses—and the results are as shocking as they are hilarious.Expect laughs, chaos, dramatic overanalyzing, and a few moments where we’re convinced we’re literary geniuses (we’re not). 😆✨ Grab your TBR jar, pour a drink, and join us for a wildly fun episode full of bookish banter and bestie energy!🌀 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more bookish chaos every week!#BestiesAndBooks #BookTube #JudgingBooksByTheirCovers #BookishChaos #GuessThatPlot #BookBanter

📚 This Month's Book Reviews Are Wild... 🔥 | Besties and BooksIn this episode of Besties and Books, we dive into two very different reads — and one of them absolutely blew us away in the best (and darkest) way possible.✨ First up: The Prison Healer by Lynette Noni. We unpack the magic, the mystery, and the twists of this YA fantasy favourite. Did it live up to the hype? Tune in to hear our thoughts!🖤 Then comes our mystery pick of the month: The Mindfck Series* by S.T. Abby. We were NOT prepared. Dark romance? Questionable covers? Serial killers with a moral code? Somehow… we LOVED it. This was a total surprise for us, especially as first-timers in the dark romance genre — and now we can’t stop talking about it.Join us as we rant, rave, and maybe spiral a little over these two wildly different reads.💬 Don’t forget to drop your thoughts in the comments — especially if you've read either of these books!#BookReview #DarkRomance #ThePrisonHealer #STAbby #Mindf*ckSeries #FantasyBooks #BookTube #BestiesAndBooks

📚✨ In this episode of Besties and Books, we're diving into the Descended series by Australian indie author Ingrid Adams—including an exclusive ARC of Book 3!This is a SPOILER-FREE review.Join us as we explore this gripping paranormal fantasy filled with angels, ancient secrets, and a slow-burn romance. We’re breaking down the characters, the twists, the worldbuilding, and sharing all our (spoiler-free!) thoughts on why this indie gem deserves a spot on your TBR.👼 Whether you're already a fan of the series or looking for your next indie read, this review has everything you need to know.📖 Huge thanks to Ingrid Adams for sending us the series and letting us preview Book 3 early!👇 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more reviews, reactions, and bookish chaos with your favorite besties.#DescendedSeries #IndieAuthor #BookReview #BestiesAndBooks #IngridAdams #ParanormalRomance #YAfiction #FantasyReads #ARCReview

🌸 June TBR Jar Picks | Besties and Books 🌸It’s time for our June TBR jar reveal and challenge! ✨ This month, we’re diving into fantasy book recommendations, romantasy books, and stepping outside our comfort zone with a powerful historical fiction novel. If you’re looking for your next best fantasy books or just love chatting all things BookTube TBR, you’re in the right place. 📚💛Here’s what we’ll be reading for our May TBR jar challenge:⚔️ The Sword of Kaigen by M.L. Wang — A gripping military fantasy book with elemental magic, emotional depth, and epic battles.🌑 Rain of Shadows and Endings by Melissa K. Roerich — A romantasy book full of shadows, secrets, and swoon-worthy tension for fans of fantasy romance books.🔥 An Ember in the Ashes by Sabaa Tahir — A fantasy series packed with rebellion, danger, and unforgettable characters — perfect for fans of fantasy book series.🇫🇷 The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah — Our historical fiction book recommendation! Set in WWII France, it’s a moving story of two sisters and the strength of women during wartime.Join us as we talk about why we picked these books, what we’re excited (or nervous 👀) to read, and share fantasy book recommendations you can add to your own TBR list. Don’t forget to drop your May TBR in the comments so we can buddy read together! ✨📚 Follow along:📸 Instagram: @bestiesandbooks🛎️ Subscribe for fantasy book reviews, romantasy deep dives, book discussions, and more booktube content!#TBRJar #JuneTBR #FantasyBookRecommendations #RomantasyBooks #BookTubeTBR #HistoricalFictionBooks #BookTube #BestiesAndBooks #BookTubeChallenge #FantasyBooktube #TBRChallenge

✨ Welcome back to Besties and Books! ✨It’s here — our final deep dive into Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros, covering chapters 31–39 — and trust us, we laugh, cry, and squeal our way through it all. 🥹⚡️ From heart-stopping battles to jaw-dropping revelations, we’re unpacking everything that made the ending of this book unforgettable. And yes… we’re ending it with a bang. 💥But we’re not done yet! We also dish on all our theories for Onyx Storm — what’s next for Violet, Xaden, and the entire world of Basgiath? We’ve got predictions, wild guesses, and a few wishful dreams. 👀🖤Besties and Books is your cozy corner for fantasy book chats, but we love mixing in books from all genres — so make sure to subscribe and stay tuned for what’s next on our TBR! 📚💫👇 Drop your thoughts and theories in the comments — we want to hear what you think happens next!#FourthWing #RebeccaYarros #OnyxStorm #BookTube #FantasyBooks #BestiesAndBooks

In this episode, we’re diving deep into Chapters 21–30 of Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros — and trust us, things are getting INTENSE. We are unpacking it all.We’re talking:Shocking reveals that change everythingOur takes on THAT scene (you know the one 😱)Character growth, betrayals, and new alliancesTheories for what’s coming next…Grab your copy, pour your favorite drink ☕, and join your favorite book besties for laughs, feels, and lots of speculation. Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share your thoughts in the comments — we want to know YOUR theories!#FourthWing #RebeccaYarros #BestiesAndBooks #BookClub #FantasyReads

Hey besties! It’s time for our monthly reading wrap up for the month of April!This month, we read 4 books together —and Ellen went the extra mile and read House of Earth and Blood and House of Sky and Breath (Crescent City) by Sarah J Maas as bonus reads (we had to give them an honourable mention)! 🌙🔥We will be spilling all the tea and keeping it spoiler free. Whether you're looking for your next favorite book or want some honest opinions on character development, pacing, worldbuilding, and writing style, we’ve got you covered.✨ What to expect:1. April reading recap (featuring 6 books!)2. Spoiler-free reviews 3. Character & plot thoughts4. Pacing & writing style breakdowns5. Romantasy, fantasy, and moreBook recs for your next TBR!So grab a wine or your favourite drink and let's talk books!💬 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit that bell for more spoiler-free wrap-ups, TBR picks, and deep-dives into all things fantasy and romantasy!

Welcome back to Besties & Books! 💕📚 It’s time for our May TBR Picks and we’re letting fate (and our trusty TBR jars) decide our next reads! This month, we each pulled one fantasy romance and one mystery book to dive into — and as always, we’re keeping things fun, chaotic, and full of bookish banter. 😄✨ PLUS, we’ve got something extra special lined up — we received an ARC of Book 3 in the Descended series by Ingrid Adams! So, we’ll be binge-reading all three books in the series this month. Ingrid is an amazing Australian indie author (like us 🇦🇺❤️), and we absolutely love supporting indie talent here on the channel. Grab a wine or your favourite drink, your TBR, and let’s get into it! 👇 Let us know in the comments: What are YOU reading this May? Any indie authors we should check out? #maytbr #BestiesAndBooks #FantasyRomance #MysteryReads #IndieAuthors #IngridAdams #DescendedSeries #AustralianBookTubers #BookTube

🐉 Besties & Books | Episode 3 – Fourth Wing Chapters 11–20 Deep DiveWe’re back with another Fourth Wing deep dive! This time, we’re breaking down Chapters 11–20 of Rebecca Yarros’ bestselling fantasy romance, and wow—there’s so much to talk about.⚠️ Spoiler Warning: This episode contains spoilers for Fourth Wing.In this episode, we chat about:✨ Our favorite moments 🧠 Violet’s continued character development (and how Xaden is changing too 👀)💔 What disappointed us or didn’t quite land🔥 The romantasy tropes that are heating up📚 What we wanted more of from these chapters🤯 Our updated theories and predictions for what’s coming next in the Empyrean seriesIf you love diving into romantasy world-building, analysing fantasy book characters, and screaming about dragons and morally gray love interests, this one’s for you. 🐉💘💬 Drop your thoughts in the comments: What did you think of Chapters 11–20? Are we on the same page or totally off track with our theories?📥 Subscribe to follow our Fourth Wing journey (and beyond)!📲 Follow us on Instagram: @bestiesandbooks_bb

Welcome back to Besties & Books! In this episode, we’re diving into Chapters 1–10 of Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros — and there’s a LOT to unpack 👀🐉 ⚠️ Spoiler Warning: This episode contains spoilers of Fourth Wing ⚠️We’re breaking down:✨ A quick recap of chapters 1–10🧠 Character deep dives – Violet Sorrengail, Xaden, and more⏳ Thoughts on pacing, world-building, and those early plot twists📚 Popular romantasy tropes we’re seeing (yes, there’s tension 👀)🤯 Our early theories and predictions for the Empyrean seriesIf you’re obsessed with Fourth Wing or just starting your journey at Basgiath War College, this is the perfect breakdown for you!🖤 Don’t forget to subscribe so you don’t miss our next deep dive (Chapters 11–20 coming soon!)👇 Tell us in the comments: What’s your favorite moment from the first 10 chapters?Would YOU survive Basgiath? 😅📸 Follow us on Instagram for sneak peeks & reels: @bestiesandbooks_bb

🎉 Welcome to our very first episode of Besties & Books! 🎉In this kickoff video, we let our TBR jars decide our April reads — and it gets chaotic, cozy, and full of fantasy feels! 😍We’re diving into some of our favorite genres including fantasy, romantasy, and a touch of mystery, and chatting about our God Tier books:✨ ACOTAR, Throne of Glass, and Crescent City by Sarah J. Maas🔥 Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros📖 Plus a little love for Brandon Sanderson and other epic reads!Whether you're building your April TBR, hunting for romantasy book recommendations, or just love watching book besties talk books, you're in the right place 💕📌 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit the 🔔 to stay in the loop for more bookish content!📸 Follow our reading adventures on Instagram: @bestiesandbooks_bb📥 FREEBIE ALERT: Download our TBR Jar Prompt Template + Bingo Card to make choosing your next read more fun! Link in bio on the Besties & Books Instagram.