Books We Loved in May

Books We Loved in May

This week, Sarah and Kyla are chatting about all the books they read in May, with a short synopsis of each along with their spoiler-free thoughts. Tune in to hear about Kyla's unexpected new obsession and the popular new release that disappointed her, as well as a new favourite historical fiction read for Sarah, and more! [00:38] Fury Bound [07:19] The Glass Hotel [15:45] The Well of Ascension [21:20] The Island of Sea Women [27:08] The Dungeon Anarchist’s Cookbook [32:25] That Time I Got Drunk and Saved a Demon [38:31] The Deal & The Score

Morning Star

This week, Sarah and Kyla discuss Morning Star, the third book in the Red Rising series by Pierce Brown. Tune in to hear their thoughts on Darrow’s humbling moment, Sevro and Victra’s unconventional relationship, the redemption arc (or not) of a few major characters, and more! This episode contains full spoilers for the first three books in the Red Rising series.

Interview with Pascale Lacelle (Curious Tides, Stranger Skies, & Infinite Shores)

This week, Sarah and Kyla sit down with Pascale Lacelle to chat about her Drowned Gods trilogy which was recently completed with the release of Infinite Shores! Tune in to hear about how she adapted the series from a duology into a trilogy, what went into building such a complex world and magic system, and what lunar house and tidal alignment she would choose for herself. She also tells us what we can expect from her next book and whether or not she would revisit the world of the Drowned Gods trilogy in the future!  This episode contains minor spoilers regarding the plot direction of the second book. We recommend having read up to Stranger Skies before listening, but we do give a verbal spoiler warning before any bigger things we mention.

April Book Club: The Everlasting (with @litwithlesia)

This week, Sarah and Kyla are joined by Lesia from @litwithlesia on bookstagram to talk about April's book club pick, The Everlasting by Alix E Harrow. Tune in for a full discussion on the books major themes, like bravery vs cowardice, reversed gender norms, and the purpose of stories, along with an exploration of the everlasting love story of Una and Owen, and more! [19:52] Spoilers start

Books We Loved in April

This week, Sarah and Kyla are chatting about all the books they read and loved in April. Tune in to hear about a brand new dark academia release, the two series they're currently obsessed with, and more! This episode is spoiler-free. [01:08] Royal Assassin [08:12] Morning Star [16:15] An Arcane Study of Stars [23:18] Stranger Skies & Infinite Shores [29:02] The Hobbit [36:12] The Sun Blessed Prince