Character deaths make better stories

Untamed by Ariel MJ Hendrix

In this episode, Mistie and Jenn dive into a critical discussion, and most definitely not a rant, of the book Untamed by Ariel Hendrix. Or is it MJ Hendrix. * Ranch vs farm * She did what? * Beef Jenn's Rating: Darkness 2, Spicy 2, Content 2, Overall 2 Mistie's Rating: Darkness 2, Spicy 2, Content 2, Overall 1 Other books mentioned: Carter Reed, Unholy Vows

Bookish Talk

Jenn and Mistie are trying something new. No agenda, no theme ... just a spontaneous chat about book and reading vibes and seeing where the conversation flows. Content Highlights * We've got mood readers * Who loves a good, completed, series? * Mistie panicking from the first line in the blurb for Archangel's Eternity Other books mentioned: The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue, Under Her Scars, Pen Pal, Plated Prisoners Series, Bridge Kingdom Series, Edge of Darkness Trilogy, Feathers So Vicious, Luna Mason, SJM, Rebecca Yarros, Maya Banks, Nalini Singh

Quicksilver & Brimstone by Callie Hart

Mistie and Jenn are in sync in this episode. They share their thoughts on the "Quicksilver and Brimstone" by Callie Hart. Don't take the synopsis too seriously, you can jump right into the audio of this series. Content highlights * if Mistie remembers correctly * Tree or not, that is the question * A true morally grey character Jenn's Rating: Darkness 2, Spicy 3, Content 5, Overall 5 Mistie's Rating: Darkness 2, Spicy 3, Content 5, Overall 5 Other books mentioned in this episode: bridge kingdom, bonds that tie, Plated Prisoner Series

Pen Pal by JT Geissinger

Dive into the conversation with Jenn and Mistie on Pen Pal by JT Gessinger. They discuss the twists question the boundaries between reality and the supernatural within this book. Content Highlights: * Shocker to not be shocked * 80/20 rule * emotional damage and not in a good way Jenn's Rating: Darkness 2, Spicy 3, Content 5, Overall 3 Mistie's Rating: Darkness 2, Spicy 3, Content 4, Overall 4/1 Other books mentioned in this episode: JT Geissinger books, Dead Soldiers vs Tailors

Character deaths make better stories

Do character deaths make the story better? Ever disagree with a character death? Well on today's episode, Jenn and Mistie unravel some character deaths in storytelling and how these pivotal moments can transform a narrative, leaving readers either deeply moved or questioning the plot's direction. Content Highlights: * Fascinating stuff * Didn't see her arguing that way * Def need a reread to better counterargue Other books mentioned in this episode: ACOTAR, Fourth Wing, Emerald Lakes, Divergent, High Mountain Court, Bonds That Tie, Pen Pal, Bridge Kingdom