Flights of Fantasy

SURPRISE - we’re heading back to Basgiath for a very special bonus episode! 🐉

We truly thought we could casually read the Threshing Day novella, enjoy a few new details, and move on with our regularly scheduled ACOTAR 6 prep…

Obviously, we were wrong.

Recorded in NYC literally the day after release, we’re chatting through our reactions, favorite moments, new reveals, and everything that we simply HAD to talk about!

Consider this your quick little Threshing Day debrief with your book besties! 

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This week, we’re bringing you some of our favorite Cauldron Chats!

Cauldron Chats is our Patreon exclusive : deep-dive series where Kristina breaks down ACOTAR characters, backstories, relationships, lore and some of the bigger histories woven throughout the series.

As we get ready for ACOTAR 6, we pulled together a few of our favorites into one compilation covering some of the character backstories and histories you’ll definitely want fresh in your mind before we head back into Prythian.

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The time has come, Bartholomew! Anna and Kim are back with chapter chats for The Knave and the Moon by Rachel Gillig! We are SO excited to be back in this world and frankly back with our beloved Bartholomew. We hope you enjoy this sneak peek at our Chapter Chat series from our Patreon and if you want the rest of our Knave and the Moon Chapter Chats, join our Patreon family here: Join Our Book Bestie Community

SPOILERS FOR PROLOGUE - CHAPTER 9

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This week, we’re so excited to bring you a CC crash course breaking down all of the biggest Crescent City series revelations, lore, crossover connections, magical objects, and character history that we think could matter most heading into Sarah J Maas season aka our ACOTAR 6 & 7 era! ✨

🚨 Spoilers for the full ACOTAR and Crescent City series by Sarah J Maas - No Throne of Glass spoilers🚨

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Grab your red string and join us at the conspiracy board, book besties, because we’re breaking down some of the fandom’s wildest theories surrounding ACOTAR 6 and 7! From Koschei and Stryga to the Astronomer in Crescent City—and SO much more—we’re connecting clues, questioning everything, and spiraling headfirst into what could be coming next. Come deep dive, wildly speculate, and lose your minds with us over our most anticipated romantasy releases basically EVER!

⚠️ MAJOR SPOILER WARNING: This episode contains spoilers for all three Sarah J. Maas series: A Court of Thorns and Roses, Throne of Glass, and...

We’re back another Recent Romantasy Reads episode, book besties!

We're breaking down our latest reads and sharing what we loved, what worked for us, and which books we think are worth adding to your TBR :)

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✨ The Poison Daughter by Sheila Masterson
✨ Fury Bound by Sable Sorensen
✨ A Requiem for Fallen Stars by Hazel S. Wilkes
✨ Warrior Princess Assassin by Brigid Kemmerer
✨ Between Tides & Thunder by Leena Kazak
✨ Web of Vows and Vengeance by Aria Ashbrook
✨ This Kingdom Will Not Kill Me by Ilona Andr...

We’re back with Part Two of Lion and the Deathless Dark, and somehow the chaos only gets bigger! We’re unpacking the book’s powerful exploration of heroes and destiny, diving deeper into Kyrene, Septimus, and Zefiah, screaming over the romance and spice, and breaking down that absolutely unhinged ending—plus all our theories for what comes next in the Crowns of Nyaxia series!

SPOILERS FOR THE ENTIRE CROWNS OF NYAXIA SERIES

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THE WAIT IS OVER, BOOK BESTIES. We’re here with a very special ACOTAR EMERGENCY EPISODE🚨

Sarah J. Maas just announced ACOTAR 6 and ACOTAR 7 - and we are UNWELL. Join us as we break down EVERYTHING from the titles, covers and blurbs of A Court of Splintered Harmony and A Court of Forgotten Melody to the biggest plot clues, hidden connections within the Maasverse, unanswered questions, and theories about what comes next in the A Court of Thorns and Roses series! 

It’s time to get out the red string and add some new evidence to the M...

We’re officially diving into Part One of Lion and the Deathless Dark by Carissa Broadbent! We’re breaking down the expanded worldbuilding, Kyrene and Septimus’s deliciously slow-burn dynamic, shocking revelations, devastating emotional moments, and the action-packed quest that made this our favorite Crowns of Nyaxia installment since The Serpent and the Wings of Night!

SPOILERS FOR THE ENTIRE CROWNS OF NYAXIA SERIES!!

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Welcome to the ultimate Maastermind Compilation! 

We’ve gathered every Maastermind segment from our entire ACOTAR: Revisited series into one place, tracing the foreshadowing, Easter eggs, lingering plot threads, hidden connections, and theories Sarah J. Maas has planted throughout all 3 series! 

⚠️ MAJOR SPOILER WARNING: This episode contains spoilers for all three Sarah J. Maas series: A Court of Thorns and Roses, Throne of Glass, and Crescent City

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Getting ready to read The Lion and the Deathless Dark by Carissa Broadbent but need a Crowns of Nyaxia refresher first?!

We’re breaking down everything you need to remember before beginning Septimus and Kyrene’s story—from the Vampire Houses and powerful gods to the major events, characters, relationships, and connections that have shaped the series so far.

Consider this your complete pre-reading guide so you can enter the Deathless Dark fully caught up and ready to go!

Spoiler warning: This episode contains spoilers for the entire Crowns of Nyaxia series published before...

It’s time to unravel everything we currently know about Koschei the Deathless—ACOTAR’s ancient, lake-bound death god who may be poised to become one of the series’ greatest villains. We’re breaking down his mysterious origins, his connection to the Bone Carver and the Weaver, his imprisonment, his powers, his curse on Vassa, and the role he played behind the scenes in A Court of Silver Flames.

We also dive into the Slavic folklore and Firebird ballet inspirations behind his character, including the theory that Koschei’s immortality may be hidden inside Elain’s mysterious onyx box. Plus...

We are BACK with one of our absolute favorite types of episodes, our Current KU Reads!! These are books that we have recently read and would recommend on Kindle Unlimited. As always we've got everything from romantic suspense, sports romance, summer rom coms + more!! 

No spoilers for any of these & please let us know if you've read any of these books & what you thought of them!!

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The Highlands & Adair Family series by Samantha Young
When a Scot Ties the Knot (Castles Ever After, #3) by Tessa Dare
Paper Rings (The New R...

A little mid-summer check-in from your book besties! ☀️📚

In this episode, we're sharing everything coming up on both our main feed and Patreon as we count down to ACOTAR 6. From Light Wielder and upcoming romantasy reads to Maas Masterclass episodes, ACOTAR prep, theories, wishlists, and more—we're giving you a look at what's ahead for the rest of the summer.

Plus, we're sharing what we're currently reading in case your TBR needs a few more additions.

Come hang with us at the Love & Legends Midnight Release Party for ACOTAR 6 in Brooklyn! Buy tickets here: htt...

In the final installment of our Ballad of Falling Dragons coverage, we're breaking down the book's biggest reveals, the devastating truth about Kyzari and Raeve, the fighting pits, Kaan's quest for revenge, Slátra's sacrifice, and the emotional reunions that changed everything. We also dive into the epilogue, the mysteries surrounding the Silver Ribbon, Caelis, and the moonfalls, and share all of our theories for what's coming next in the series.

Spoilers for all of The Ballad of Falling Dragons and When the Moon Hatched by Sarah A. Parker ✨

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In Part Two of our Ballad of Falling Dragons discussion, we’re shifting our focus to the supporting characters who added so much depth to this story: Veya, Grihm, Pyrok, the major reveal that we will absolutely not be mentioning here because we are still spoiler-free in these notes — even though we know every single one of you wants us to talk about it — and, of course, the Scavenger King himself, Arkyn.

We get into the characters, reveals, relationships, and moments that made this book so layered, emotional, and completely unhinged in the best way!

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🐉 THE BALLAD OF FALLING DRAGONS — PART 1 IS HERE 🐉

Besties, we're diving headfirst back into the chaos, heartbreak, dragon bonding, moonshards, and absolutely unhinged devotion that is The Ballad of Falling Dragons.

In Part 1, we're breaking down:
 ✨ The truth about The Other
 🖤 Kaan & Raeve's incredible relationship development
 🐉 Raeve and Líri's emotional bonding journey
 💔 Kaan's past, grief, and healing
 🔥 Some of our favorite scenes (and yes... THAT scene)
 🌙 The mysteries surrounding Slátra and the moonshards

This book gave us tenderness, feral behavior, emotional damage, and some of the most beautiful character mome...

Welcome back Book Besties! This week we’re diving into ALL of our favorite moments, biggest reveals, standout quotes, emotional scenes, and everything we can’t stop thinking about after finishing book two in the Moonfall series by Sarah A. Parker! 🐉⚔️

🚨 FULL SPOILERS for the entire book (as well as When the Moon Hatched) 🚨

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We had the absolute honor of interviewing Sarah A. Parker again to discuss book #2 in her Moonfall series, The Ballad of Falling Dragons! Sarah is an absolute delight and we had so much fun chatting with her about all things Ballad. 

‼️ The first ~17 minutes are SPOILER FREE and can be listened to without having read Ballad!

Spoilery chat starts at: 16:50‼️

You can find all of our When the Moon Hatched episodes, plus our first interview with Sarah A. Parker, linked here - And our When the Moon Hatched, read a long, "chapter chats" can be fo...

OPHELIA is an original romantasy audio drama from Hatch: a sweeping trilogy inspired by Shakespeare's Hamlet, where Ophelia finally takes center stage. Perfect for fans of Fourth Wing, ACOTAR, and enemies-to-lovers fantasy romance. Produced to help you unwind for sleep. 
Book 1 begins in a kingdom where magic is outlawed and the land itself is dying. Ophelia has always been expected to stay silent—agreeable, invisible, safe. But on the eve of her twenty-first birthday, something within her awakens.
As she reconnects with Prince Hamlet, heir to a crumbling throne, and his brilliant, guarded friend Horatio, Ophelia is drawn int...

Welcome back, Book Besties! ✨ With The Ballad of Falling Dragons (book two in the Moonfall series by Sarah A. Parker) releasing Tuesday, May 19, we are officially entering our reread era 🐉🌙 So today, to help get everyone fully prepped for book two, we’re re-releasing our very first When the Moon Hatched episode!

We’re also breaking down our full Ballad coverage plan and getting you ready for all of the fun coming your way very soon. ✨

You can find all of our other When the Moon Hatched episodes, plus our interview with Sarah A. Parker, linked here...

Hi book besties!! Enjoy, for the very first time, one of our chapter chats on Rites of the Starling by Devney Perry! We covered this entire book via Chapter Chats over on our Patreon, but we wanted to give our mainfeed a sneak peek at all the fun you could be having if you become a member of our Patreon family!! We hope you enjoy!

SPOILER WARNING : Rites of the Starling by Devney Perry

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Welcome to this very special ACOTAR episode where we will be covering EVERY DETAIL of Azriel’s bonus chapter from A Court of Silver Flames!! 

This episode previously lived over on our Patreon and we’re so excited to bring it here to main feed as we all prep for ACOTAR 6 and 7! ✨ you can find more from our Patreon : Maas Masterclass collection here! 

SPOILER WARNING : The ENTIRE ACOTAR series  

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We are BACK with one of our absolute favorite types of episodes, our Current KU Reads!! These are books that we have recently read and would recommend on Kindle Unlimited. As always we've got everything from romantic suspense, mafia, romantasy + more!! 

No spoilers for any of these & please let us know if you've read any of these books & what you thought of them!!

Books Mentioned :
Secret Haven by Catherine Cowles (Sparrow Falls #6)
 The Sweetest Oblivion and Maddest Obsession by Danielle Lori (Made #1 & #2)
 My Favorite Fake Romance by Elizabeth O’Roarke (The Favorites #3)
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This week, we’re diving into the second half of Conform by Ariel Sullivan and when we say things escalate… we mean betrayals, breakdowns, and a finale that left us emotionally wrecked.

SPOILERS FOR ALL OF CONFORM!!!!

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We’re diving into Conform by Ariel Sullivan — aka the dystopian romance everyone is talking about right now. 

In Part 1, we’re breaking down the gripping world-building, the unsettling rules of this society, and why Emeline has us completely hooked from page one. Add in rising tension, forbidden feelings, and a story that keeps you questioning everything… and yeah, we get the hype.

SPOILERS FOR ALL OF CONFORM!!

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In this episode, we’re diving into the final stretch of A Court of Silver Flames as tensions rise, loyalties are tested, and some of the most powerful moments of the story unfold. We break down the emotional turning points for Nesta, the strength of her chosen sisterhood, and the high-stakes challenges that push every character to their limits. From fierce battles to deeply heartfelt moments, this part of the story reminds us just how far everyone has come.

SPOILERS FOR THE ENTIRE ACOTAR SERIES

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In this episode, we pick back up after the hike and dive into what real healing looks like when it’s chosen, not forced. We’re breaking down Nesta’s continued growth, powerful friendship moments, a major quest development, and one of our favorite emotional turning points in the book. There’s vulnerability, courage, and some long-awaited honesty that changes everything. 💛✨

SPOILERS FOR THE ENTIRE ACOTAR SERIES

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This week we are so excited to be bringing you a very special episode where we break down everything discussed in the Call Her Daddy X SJM Interview! Can you believe we are getting not one, but TWO new ACOTAR books?! INSANITY!!✨

This is just the start of all your ACOTAR 6&7 coverage - we of course will be doing tons of Theory and What you Need to Know episodes before October and throughout the fall! So stay tuned for that!

Minor Correction for the episode: Book 6 is 352 pages and Book 7 is 928!

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In this week’s episode, we’re diving into the heart of A Court of Silver Flames as Nesta and Cassian’s relationship shifts from tension to true vulnerability. The walls start coming down, the banter softens into something deeper, and yes… the chemistry finally combusts 🔥

But alongside the swoon-worthy moments, we unpack the miscommunication, the explosive fallout, and the devastating hike that forces Nesta to confront her grief, guilt, and self-worth head-on. From rock bottom to the first real steps toward healing, this section of the book is raw, emotional, and unforgettable.

And of course, we...

We’re back with Part 3 of our A Court of Silver Flames coverage by our queen, Sarah J. Maas—and get ready, besties, because this episode is all about growth and stepping into inner strength the way only Nesta can. ❤️‍🔥

We’re checking in on Nesta’s healing journey, the beginnings of Valkyrie training, powerful found family moments, and the courage it takes to reclaim your voice. Plus we’re diving into Trove lore, meaningful character shifts, and the emotional turning points that make this part of the story so impactful. 🗡️📚✨

SPOILERS for the entire ACOTAR series!!!

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Book besties we are BACK with A Court of Silver Flames and this episode is alllll about the character deep dives 👀✨

We’re unpacking Archeron sister dynamics (it’s complicated 🥲), Nesta’s healing era, Cassian + Rhys tension, Eris redemption breadcrumbs, Spring Court check-ins, and why the House of Wind might be the real MVP. Plus Azriel moments, Maasverse theories, and all the chaotic foreshadowing our conspiracy boards can handle. 🗡️📚🖤

‼️ SPOILER WARNING : The entire ACOTAR series but Sarah J. Maas ‼️

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In this episode, we’re diving into the opening of A Court of Silver Flames and setting the stage for Nesta’s deeply emotional journey. We unpack where she’s at mentally, the intervention that changes everything, and the tough but important road toward healing, self-acceptance, and forgiveness. It’s raw, honest, and the beginning of one of SJM’s most powerful character arcs.

‼️ SPOILER WARNING : The entire ACOTAR series but Sarah J. Maas ‼️

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This week we’re wrapping up our coverage of A Court of Frost and Starlight by Sarah J. Maas - We dig into ALL the Elain, Lucien, and Azriel dynamics, unpack a new theory about Mor’s gift of Truth, and check in on where Nesta and Cassian are emotionally as everything builds toward A Court of Silver Flames ❄️✨

‼️ SPOILER WARNING : The entire ACOTAR series but Sarah J. Maas ‼️

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Welcome back, book besties! ❄️✨ This week we’re diving into A Court of Frost and Starlight by Sarah J. Maas and celebrating Winter Solstice with the Inner Circle! We’re deep-diving every detail of this cozy, emotionally loaded little novella that does so much heavy lifting for what’s to come.

Stay tuned for Part 2, coming next week! 

🌙 SPOILER WARNING : The entire ACOTAR series 🌙

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It’s that time, Book Besties — our 2025 Book Awards are officially HERE 🏆📖💫

Join Kim, Kristina, and Anna as we laugh, cry and passionately defend our picks across all the most important categories of the year. From Leading Man and Leading Lady to Best Couple, Best Villain, Best World Building, and the character who made us want to throw our book across the room (Most Infuriating Character, we’re looking at you 😤), nothing — and no one — is safe.

Join us in this giggle-filled, tear-jerking love letter to the stories that owned us in 2025. Grab your ballot, grab your wine, and come fi...

We are BACK with Part 2 of our Brimstone coverage and WOWW we cannot wait for you to hear all of our thoughts, theories, hot takes and questions ✨

Hope you enjoy, let us know your thoughts on Patreon or Social media! (Links below ✨)

SPOILER WARNING : Quicksilver & Brimstone by Callie Hart 

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Welcome back, book besties! 🖤 It’s officially time to dive into Brimstone—one of the MOST talked about books of the year - and get ready because we’re bringing ALLLL of our thoughts. 

Stay tuned for part two coming next week! ✨

SPOILER WARNING : Quicksilver and Brimstone by Callie Hart ✨

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Hi Book Besties!! ✨ We’ve reached A Court of Wings and Ruin – Part 6, the epic, emotional finale we’ve been building toward. From pre-battle speeches and impossible choices to devastating losses and world-shifting love, this episode covers the moments that define the heart of ACOWAR.

We wrap things up with reflections on healing, rebuilding, and what comes next for Prythian—plus a MAAStermind segment full of Maasverse connections and galaxy-brain theories. Grab tissues and come relive the ending with us. 💜


SPOILERS for the entire ACOTAR series & our Maastermind section has spoilers for ALL of Sarah J Maas' serie...

Hi Book Besties!! ✨ We’re back with A Court of Wings and Ruin – Part 5, and the war drums are LOUD. From Bryaxis bargains to human-realm heartbreak, battle chaos, Suriel tears (🥺), sister reunions, and one very complicated Tamlin moment… this section delivers everything.

Plus, Mor opens up, Nesta and Cassian keep giving us signs (!!), and the stakes for Prythian have never been higher. Grab your headphones — and maybe a window for Bryaxis. 👀🪟

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