Becca's Book Club Adventure

In this episode, we delve into the first 27 chapters of the third book of the Crescent City series, House of Flame & Shadow, by Sarah J. Maas. We're used to an SJM slow start in the Crescent City series, but Part 1 gallops right out the gait.Join us as we discuss:- Lidia's daring rescue- Bryce's power-up- The history of the fae- The Viper Queen and Meat Market shenanigans- What’s next in Part 2?Tune in for a blend of in-depth a...

Becca’s back with two non-spoiler book pitches aimed straight at Matt’s TBR!

✨ First up: Filthy Rich Fae by Geneva Lee — magic, decadence, and drama?
🗡️ Then: The Last Wish by Andrzej Sapkowski — the short story saga that started The Witcher.

Curious which one Matt ends up adding? Hit play and join the debate!
Want to weigh in? Drop a comment or DM us your verdict!

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Becca and Matt are back with miles of updates and fiction fun! 🏃‍♀️ Becca kicks things off with her latest trail‑run prep, upbeat dog walks with Duxie & Delilah, and some well‑earned vacation plans. Then it’s time to dive into Sarah Painter’s The Ward Witch — spoiler‑free, but full of intrigue! Becca teases us with the setup, vibe, and rating. Matt grills her on genre, spice level, and whether this one deserves a beachside coc...

In this electrifying episode of Becca’s Book Club, Matt and Becca dive deep into Rebecca Yarros' Iron Flame. From Violet Sorrengail's harrowing start to her second year at Basgiath, to the tension and secrets with Xaden Riorson, to the rebellion in Aretia, to battles with Venin and Wyvern we unpack all the twists, betrayals, and dragon-bonding moments that make this romantasy a must-read. Join us as we discuss:- The new pow...

Join us as we unpack the character arcs, world-building, and all the twistiest plot twists in Sarah J. Maas’s House of Sky and Breath. We don’t just skim—we dig into:

⭐ Ratings roundup: How does it stack against House of Earth and Blood and the rest of Maas’s work?

❤️ Character check-ins: Is Bryce still best? Which surprise arcs stole our hearts? And Agent Daybright… red herring or red-hot?

🧙‍♀️ Side-character spotlight: Celestina, J...

In this episode, we delve into chapters 48-The End of House of Sky and Breath by Sarah J. Maas. Everything comes to a head as the Autumnal Equinox unfolds and our main characters invade the Eternal City.

Join us as we discuss:

• Crescent City ACOTAR mashup

• The Valg

• Origin of the Crescent City shifters

• Our Thoughts on Tharion’s actions

• Ruhn, Agent Daybright, and The Hind

• Parallels between Sofie & The Hind

• The Asteri

• Is Celestina good?...

In this electrifying episode of Becca’s Book Club, Matt and Becca dive deep into Rebecca Yarros' Fourth Wing. From Violet Sorrengail's unexpected journey into the Riders Quadrant to the sizzling tension with Xaden Riorson, we unpack all the twists, betrayals, and dragon-bonding moments that make this romantasy a must-read.

Join us as we discuss:

• Violet's transformation from scribe to dragon rider

• The complexities of d...

In this bonus episode, Becca gives Matt a spoiler-free review of Kingdom of the Wicked by Kerri Manascalco. What’s it about? Is it any good? Should you read it? All without spoilers.

We talk about:

• The basic plot setup and what may or may not happen moving forward

• Likes and Dislikes

• Overall rating and if you should read it.

It’s short, fun, and full of honest reactions. If you're curious about Kingdom of the Wicked, this ep...

In this episode, we delve into chapters 25-47 of House of Sky and Breath by Sarah J. Maas. The rebellion and the politics are getting trickier and tricker. From Bryce and Hunt's deepening bond to Ruhn's mysterious connection with Agent Daybright, join us as we discuss:

• The Under King, Secondlight, and the Bone Quarter attack.

• Ithan, the Astronomer, and the Mystics.

• Fire Sprites and Dragon Shifters

• Bryce’s betrayal of Junipe...

In this bonus episode, Matt gives Becca a spoiler-free review of The Cursed by Harper L. Woods. Becca got Matt into the series, and he ran with it. Is the sequel good enough to continue reading the series?

We talk about:

• The ending of The Coven (book 1)

• The basic plot setup and what may or may not happen moving forward

• Likes and Dislikes

• Overall rating and if you should read it.

It’s short, fun, and full of honest reactions. If ...

In this episode, we delve into the first 24 chapters of House of Sky and Breath by Sarah J. Maas. Join us as we navigate the intricate web of secrets, powers, and political machinations that define Crescent City. From the enigmatic Agent Daybright to the true nature of the Asteri, we discuss:

• Is Sofie truly gone, or is there more to her story?

• The identity and motives of Agent Daybright.

• Celestina's role: ally or adversary?

• The cry...

We read Mountains Made of Glass by Scarlett St. Clair…and we have questions.

Join us for a full, spoiler-filled recap and reaction to this dark, steamy fairy tale retelling. From emotionally damaged elves to cursed toads, selkies, raven mailmen, and some of the most chaotic sexual tension we’ve ever read — this book gave us a lot to unpack.

We discuss:

• Whether too many fairy tale tropes is a thing

• If love is real or just lust in le...

This week, Matt and Becca dive broom-first into The Coven by Harper L. Woods — and let’s just say, there’s a lot to unpack.

We break down: 

• 🧹 The hidden world of witches, bloodlines, and Vessels 

• 💀 The shock factor of Lucifer himself making an appearance 

• ❤️‍🔥 Willow and Gray’s messy, tension-fueled, and deeply questionable relationship 

• 🩸 The Coven’s magical system, blood magic, and the concept of "The Bargain" 

• ⚡ Whet...

In this episode, Matt and Becca unpack the entire emotional rollercoaster that is Crescent City: House of Earth and Blood by Sarah J. Maas — and wow, what a ride.

We discuss:

• Our favorite moments, character arcs, and betrayals 😭

• Where Crescent City ranks alongside ACOTAR and Throne of Glass 📚

• The biggest surprises, heartbreaks, and jaw-dropping twists 💥

• What we still don’t understand (because SJM can’t help herself)

• Our prediction...

In this episode, Matt and Becca dive into the emotional, brutal, and mind-blowing finale of House of Earth and Blood by Sarah J. Maas (Crescent City Book 1).

We break down:

• Bryce's heroic stand against the demons of Hel

• Lehabah’s devastating sacrifice (WE'RE STILL NOT OK!)

• The shocking truth behind Danika’s death

• Bryce’s epic Drop (and how Danika anchored her soul)

• Hunt’s freedom, steamy moments, and the road to healing

• Jesiba...

In this bonus episode, Matt brings Becca a fresh book to review—Skylark: The Dragon Lady by Emily N. Madison. With pirates, prophecies, cosmic dragon-demon wars, and a 16-year-old girl at the center of it all, this one goes from seafaring chaos to interstellar stakes real fast.

Matt gives a spoiler-free overview of the plot, the magical world, and the main characters, while Becca asks questions and decides if this one deserves a spo...

Things get hot in Crescent City — and not just because of the Kristallos demon. In this episode, Matt and Becca dive into Chapters 53–67 of House of Earth and Blood by Sarah J. Maas, where steamy romance, magical mysteries, and betrayals collide.

We break down:

• That couch scene (yes, the one where Bryce sees stars and Hunt sees God) - was it the best orgasm ever?

• Hunt’s shocking arrest and the Synth-fueled fallout

• The truth about D...

In this episode, Matt and Becca dive into Chapters 38–52 of Crescent City: House of Earth and Blood by Sarah J. Maas—and things are getting heated.

We break down:

• Bryce and Hunt’s rooftop chemistry (and the literal demon fight that leads into it)

• The Kristallos demon’s confusing connection to the murder scenes

• Sabine’s shocking confession about Danika and Luna’s Horn

• Ruhn’s medwitch moment and seriously sus plot parallels

• Demon princ...