Fated Friends

The Will of the Many by James Islington

This week we're recapping The Will of the Many by James Islington. This was a fast paced, adventure fantasy andthe first novel in James' Hierarchy series. This was Veronica's pick and we're so excited for a part 2 episode featuring a surprise guest! Ratings: 5/5 Veronica 3/5 Emma Welcome to Fated Friends! We're two moms who love chatting about books, millenial motherhood, friendship and neighborhood gossip after bedtime. Find us on Youtube, IG @fatedfriends or email us at fatedfriendspodcast@gmail.com LinksThe Will of the Many by James Islington https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-will-of-the-many-james-islington/af73e6372152f868?ean=9781982141189&next=t

The Raven Scholar by Antonia Hodgson

Recap and deep dive into Antonia Hodgson's incredible fantasy (with a little romance!), The Raven Scholar. An amazing female lead character, deeply interesting court politics, and a competition for power - this book kept us up late. After finishing Crescent City by Sarah J Maas, this was a perfect follow up for a book hangover. 00:43 Taking a chance on an epic fantasy after stacking our shelves with romantasy 01:20 A fantasically original female lead and all the applause for a truly represented cast of characters 11:49 That cliffhanger 16:15 Breaking down the different animal houses and why Veronica is a foxy raven 30:11 When the main evil character is so scary, you have to text your friend 36:07 Theories on pink pink (who was the best) 48:20 btw audiobooks are super embarrassing 56:30 Boston marathon final prep and our epic event plans - Laurie Berkner concerts and wild, wild, Wild Kratts for the 5 and under crowd Welcome to Fated Friends! We're two moms who love chatting about books, millenial motherhood, friendship and neighborhood gossip after bedtime. Find us on Youtube, IG @fatedfriend or email us at fatedfriendspodcast@gmail.com References The Raven Scholar by Antonia Hodgson https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-raven-scholar-antonia-hodgson/cc53efb6d12e8269?ean=9780316577229&next=t This Kingdom will not Kill Me by Ilona Andrews https://bookshop.org/p/books/this-kingdom-will-not-kill-me-ilona-andrews/f544c8f1dba95f55?ean=9781250377265&next=t Will of the Many by James Islington https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-will-of-the-many-james-islington/af73e6372152f868?ean=9781982141189&next=t Laurie Berkner Band https://laurieberkner.com/ Wild Kratts https://www.wildkratts.com/

House of Flame and Shadow by Sarah J Maas (Crescent City Book 3)

Recapping House of Flame and Shadow, 3rd in the Crescent City series Sarah J Maas (just in time for a v quick summer before ACOTAR 6 and 7!) Spoilers, of course <3 Welcome to Fated Friends! We're two moms who love chatting about books, millenial motherhood, friendship and neighborhood gossip after bedtime. Find us on Youtube, IG @fatedfriend or email us at fatedfriendspodcast@gmail.com References House of Flame and Shadow by Sarah J Maas https://bookshop.org/p/books/house-of-flame-and-shadow-sarah-j-maas/a939497a20928a50 Emma finished: Quicksilver by Callie Hart https://bookshop.org/p/books/quicksilver-callie-hart/f0a4747e5f6b2904?ean=9781538774199&next=t BookTalk for BookTok with Jac and Amy Quicksilver episode https://open.spotify.com/episode/7b9WP1yYbqJylS8PytMn1r Up Next: The Raven Scholar by Antonia Hodgson https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-raven-scholar-antonia-hodgson/cc53efb6d12e8269

Expansion and Execute: Boston Marathon training, Pregnancy, Sarah J Maas Interview Recap

Welcome to the Fated Friends Podcast! This is a catch up episode before we recap the last Crescent City Book: House of Flame and Shadow. A gentle notice that that this episode contains discussions around pregnancy loss and miscarriage. We share this gently with love and hope. 00:32 Our 2026 words of the year 01:13 Boston Marathon training 11:12 Somatics for Healing the Female Nervous System 14:28 Expansion and an update from Veronica 28:23 Sarah J Maas Interview on Call Her Daddy! 32:00 Eating my words on pregnancy in ACOSF smh 34:23 Ellen Pompeo being absolutely it for all moms everywhere We'll be back next week with our recap of House of Flame and Shadow! Email us fatedfriendspodcast@gmail.com and find us on IG @fatedfriends and TikTok @fatedfriends

House of Sky and Breath by Sarah J Maas

Recapping Crescent City #2, House of Sky and Breath by Sarah J Maas. Of course we loved it and have some theories about whats coming up in the Crescent City universe! This episode contains spoilers for books #1 and #2 in Crescent City, but not #3 if you're reading along right now. We'll be back next time with House of Flame and Shadow Welcome to Fated Friends! We're two moms who love chatting about books, millenial motherhood, friendship and neighborhood gossip after bedtime. Find us on Youtube, IG @fatedfriend or email us at fatedfriendspodcast@gmail.com References House of Sky and Breath by Sarah J Maas https://bookshop.org/p/books/house-of-sky-and-breath-sarah-j-maas/fa797d8eca631d4f?ean=9781639731756&next=t Literary Agent podcast https://www.theshitaboutwriting.com/ Feeling Thorny podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/feeling-thorny-a-maas-verse-podcast/id1723720061 Interview with SJM about ACOFAShttps://emiesnook.wordpress.com/2017/05/12/meeting-sarah-j-maas-again/ [https://emiesnook.wordpress.com/2017/05/12/meeting-sarah-j-maas-again/]