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October 2, 2025 160 mins

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Welcome, Night Owls, to the Book Club After Dark Podcast!

We're continuing our focus on Carissa Broadbent's 'The Fallen and the Kiss of Dusk' parts 3 & 4.  Note: This episode contains mature themes and spoilers. ' Also, get ready for our special interview segment with guest Jess from TheLostBooksOfJess on Instagram. Spoilers ahead for all Crowns of Nyaxia books. Of course as always we have our Drink of the Episode and Mystery Q&A! Tune in now and please rate us, subscribe and share your thoughts!

00:00 Welcome to Book Club After Dark

01:07 Tonight's Drink: The Heirs

04:49 Deep Dive into 'The Fallen and the Kiss of Dusk'

01:20:49 Special Guest Jess and Her Insights

01:35:02 Unexpected Attraction

01:35:39 Vincent's Redemption Arc

01:38:21 Favorite Books in the Crowns of Nyaxia Series

01:44:43 Themes in Carissa's Writing

01:49:28 Speculations on Future Books

01:57:59 Bookstagram Journey and Goals

02:01:09 Favorite Genres and Authors

02:09:10 Crescent City and World Building

02:10:07 Comparing Mass Series

02:11:03 Reading Habits and Preferences

02:13:34 Impact of Reading on Mental Health

02:15:05 Bookish Community and Escapism

02:16:15 Visualizing While Reading

02:16:55 Gilmore Girls and Twilight Discussion

02:21:41 Favorite and Least Favorite Romance Tropes

02:28:35 Current Reads and Future Plans

02:32:33 Mystery Q&A

02:38:42 Upcoming Book Club Events




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