Welcome back to Softcover, where your two favorite bookish disasters break down fantasy worlds with all the grace of a feral fae on a bender. This week we’re sinking our teeth into Part One of Brimstone by Callie Hart, and trust us—this episode is hotter than anything the Blood Court can legally sanction.

We’re following Kingfisher and Carrion on their chaotic quest to Zilvaren—a journey filled with silver, sarcasm, and a very kidnapped Hayden. Plus, we fully support Saeris officially taking her place in the Blood Court and becoming the baddest Queen the Blood Court has ever seen. long may she slay.

And because we’re us, we also manage to deep-dive into the essential academic topics:
💋 The science of edging (these characters are doing Olympic-level work and we respect the grind)
📚 The pure serotonin of a women-owned bookstore—bonus points if it smells like ink and female rage
🤝 Kingfisher and Carrion’s slow-burn bromance, which is honestly giving “I’d kill for you but also complain the entire time” energy and we LIVE for it

If you love your fantasy filthy, your fae morally gray, and your hosts a little bit feral, this episode is your new religion.

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Book: Brimstone by Callie Hart

Music: Fancy Lifestyle by Sweet Spot