Paperback Ponderings

This week, Sarah and Kyla sit down with Shalini Abeysekara to talk about her recent release, This Blade of Ours! Tune in to hear about the challenges of writing a sequel, what makes a good villain, and the real world influences on the fight for justice and feminist struggles explored in the book. Note: We recommend having read the first book, This Monster of Mine, before listening as the discussion focuses on book two. We do have a...

In Part 2 of the Fall Release Radar, Sarah and Kyla are going over all the major fantasy and romantasy book releases coming out between October and December of 2026. Tune in for a short description of each book, and whether or not the girls plan on reading it!

[00:55] Victorious

[03:31] The Stolen Crown

[07:59] Under the Iron Sky

[11:25] With Hearts of Flame 

[15:27] Our Dark Incantations

[19:46] A Court of Splintered Harmony

[28:51]...

Sarah and Kyla are back from summer vacation and going over all the major fantasy, romantasy, and even scifi book releases coming out this September! This episode is Part 1 of their Fall Release Radar, so look out for Part 2 coming next week. Tune in to hear a short description of each book, along with whether the girls plan on reading it! 

[00:54] Scion

[05:31] The Knave and the Moon

[09:48] Rider of Dragons

[12:10] Burn of the E...

This week, Sarah and Kyla are sharing each of their top 5 favourite books of 2026 so far!

[02:11] Sarah’s 5th Place: The Glass Hotel

[07:00] Kyla’s 5th Place: The Endless War 

[09:27] Sarah’s 4th Place: Blood Bound 

[11:57] Kyla’s 4th Place: Wool (Silo series)

[16:11] Sarah’s 3rd Place: The Island of Sea Women

[19:50] Kyla’s 3rd Place: The Gate of the Feral Gods

[23:47] Sarah’s 2nd Plac...

This week, Sarah and Kyla are going over all the major romantasy book releases coming out this summer! Tune in to hear what each book is about (spoiler-free) and whether or not they plan on reading it.

[00:44] The Exquisite Torment of Loving Your Enemy

[04:37] In the Wake of the Ruined 

[09:26] A Forsaken Prophecy

[13:01] Prince of Swords

[19:00] Spellcast

[21:17] The Lion and the Deathless Dark

[28:39] Adversary to the Villain

[33:2...

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] Th...

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 ...

This week, Sarah and Kyla sit down with Lindsey Byrd to chat about her queer political fantasy book, The Sun Blessed Prince, and its newly released sequel, The Moon Blessed King! Tune in to hear about how the pandemic and the question of what it would be like if nurses could heal with a single touch inspired the story, along with the real-world location that influenced the story's physical setting. Lindsey also discusses her favour...

This week, Sarah and Kyla sit down with Juliette Cross to discuss her Roman-inspired, dragon shifter romantasy book, Firebird, and its newly released sequel, Bloodsinger! Tune in to hear about Juliette’s research into Ancient Rome and the myths she incorporated into the story. We also talk about the story’s exploration of oppression and female empowerment, along with which of the two magical abilities and male leads Jul...

This week, Sarah and Kyla are chatting about all the books they read and loved in March. Tune in for a spoiler-free synopsis of each book, along with their general thoughts and ratings, and if they recommend it!

[01:18] Vows & Ruins

[07:17] Rose in Chains

[16:12] Firebird & Bloodsinger 

[20:06] Tough Guy

[25:20] The Witch Collector 

[31:42] Julie Chan is Dead

[37:42] Golden Son

[42:19] Assassin’s Apprentice

[52:17] T...

This week, Sarah and Kyla are giving you a rundown of all the major fantasy book releases coming out from April to June of 2026. Tune in for a list in order of release date, a short spoiler-free synopsis of each book, and whether or not the girls plan on reading it!

[01:23] Infinite Shores

[06:17] Rites of the Starling

[09:59] Bloodsinger

[13:31] The Tempest Blade

[16:48] Blood Bound

[20:06] An Arcane Study of Stars

[24:53] Fury Bound

[28:...