Romance Against the World

The podcast will be on a hiatus while Dylan is recovering from a surgery! Dylan takes this chance to talk about some thicc books that she would like to fill her newfound spare time with in this solo episode!The books talked about are:"House of Leaves" by Mark Z Danielewski"The Nightingale" by Kristin Hannah"Canterbury Tales" by Chaucer"11/22/63" by Stephen King"The Bone Collector" by Jeffery Deaver"The Book Thief" by Markus Zusak"Last Days" by Adam Nevill"Hate List" by Jennifer Brown"The Historian" by Elizabeth KostovaContent warning: Dylan briefly discusses topics involving:Suicidal IdeationDeathSchool shootings

In this episode, Dylan and Rachel talk about the books they have read in February, the books they are reading now, and the new releases they are looking forward to! Dylan’s Books: I’m In Love With Mothman by Paige LavoieBloom by Delilah S. DawsonThis Is How You Lose The Time War by Amal El-Mohtar & Max GladstoneThe Power of Three by Teri PolenSourwood by Logan Spurgeon Hekla’s Children by James BrogdenRachel’s Books: Dead of Winter by Darcy CoatesThe Wedding People by Alison EspachWhat We Currently Are Reading: Below by Laurel HightowerEvery Move You Make by C.L. TaylorStrange Buildings by UketsuBooks That Came Out In Feb: How to Kill a Guy in Ten Dates by Shailee ThompsonCruelty Free by Caroline GlennGood Intentions by Marisa WalzGood People by Patmeena SabitThis Book Made Me Think of You by Libby PageLove and Other Brain Experiments by Hannah BrohmTrad Wife by Saratoga SchaeferThe Better Mother by Jennifer van der KluetShe Made Herself a Monster by Anna KovatchevaRebel of the Regency by Ann FosterThe Darkness Greeted Her by Christina FerkoThe Keeper of Lost Children by Sadeqa JohnsonWithout a Clue by Melissa FergusonHer Last Breath by Taylor Adams’Pinky Swear by Danielle GirardThe Ghost Women by Jennifer MurphyDollface by Lindy Ryan Evil Genius by Claire OshetskySo Old, So Young by Grant Ginder

In this B-Side episode, Rachel tells Dylan all about "Trick or Treat" by Richie Tankersley Cusick. This is a spooky tale about a family who move into a house, only to discover that the house has a tragic past! As the story progresses, Martha, the daughter, suspects she may be stalked by someone...or some THING!Content warnings for this episode include discussion of:Amenesia/memory disorderAnxiety attacksHospitalizationDeathPhysical injuriesKnife violenceMurder/attempted murderStalking

This week the ladies are discussing a book from their real life book club; "Book Club For Troublesome Women" by Marie Bostwick! This book explores feminism, friendship, and self empowerment.Triggers for this episode include discussion of:SexismInfidelityPregnancy⁣SuicideMental illnessMisogyny⁣MiscarriageSexual contentInfertility⁣

In this episode, Dylan tells Rachel all about the book she read for the Werewolf Theme: "Bride" by Ali Hazelwood. Rachel learns all about the politics, intrigue, ad romance in the werewolf world... and she'll never be the same!Note: Dylan was getting over pneumonia while recording this episode, so apologies, there is unavoidable coughing throughout the audio.. We did try to minimize it!Content warnings for this episode as provided by the book author:Death of several people within the context of a war between different species (vampires, werewolves, and humans) is mentionedSeveral mentions of bloodKidnappingMild violencePoisoning and attempted murderAttempted kidnapping/harming of a child (she is unharmed)Death of a parent (off page in the past and off page in the present)Explicit and graphic sexual contentKnotting (the MMC’s apparatus is not quite human?)Cursing and vulgar language

In this episode, Dylan and Rachel discuss the books they read in January, new releases, as well as books they are looking forward to!

In this episode, Rachel tells Dylan about the book she read for their WEREWOLF theme; When the Wolf Comes Home by Nat Cassidy. This is an unconventional and gory take on the classic horror monster! The following trigger and content warnings were provided by the author in the book and will be touched upon throughout this episode!AbuseAlcoholismBlood-borne diseasesChild deathChild endangermentChild traumaDismembermentDomestic violenceGoreGriefInsectsMurderNeedle traumaParent deathSpidersSuicidal ideation

Dylan gleefully shares the new books she is excited to read...eventually.The audio is less clear than normal due to testing a new microphone. Apologies for the inconsistent audio quality!

Dylan and Rachel reflect on the books they read in 2025 and discuss what they loved, and some not so much.

Dylan and Rachel talk about their upcoming podcast, Romance Against the World. Get a feel for their vibes and what to expect from our book explorers!Stay tuned for the first full episode, almost an extended teaser on January 20th, where the ladies will be discussing the books they read in 2025!Intro and outro music credit goes to Alex Karstensen and Jesse Wallace