In this episode of A Court of Cortisol and Chaos, we’re putting on our defense caps for two of Sarah J. Maas’s most divisive characters: Nesta Archeron and Chaol Westfall. Love them or hate them, we’re breaking down their arcs, their trauma, and why they deserve more than just internet hate.

We also play This or That: Fantasy Edition, where we decide which SJM characters would have a podcast, fall for an MLM, or go viral on TikTok.

Plus:

    •    Our honest take on the Empire of Storms + Tower of Dawn tandem read

    •    A quick walkthrough of the SJM Maasverse timeline

    •    Unfiltered opinions, bookish banter, and plenty of spiraling

Perfect for fans of Sarah J. Maas, fantasy romance, and BookTok-level bookish chaos.

Thanks for spiraling with us- now get back to your TBR!

Welcome back to A Court of Cortisol and Chaos, your new favorite fantasy book podcast! In this episode, we’re breaking down the most underrated scenes in Sarah J Mass books- those hidden gems that deserve way more hype from readers and BookTok alike. From quiet emotional moments to plot twists that hit harder than expected, we’re giving these scenes the spotlight.

We also kick things off with a hilarious round of Would You Rather: Fantasy Edition, where we’re forced to make impossible choices between morally gray book boyfriends, magical suffering, and questionable courts.

Then it’s time to talk tropes- the overused, the overhyped, the ones that make us scream (in good and bad ways). Think enemies to lovers, chosen ones, secret royalty, found family, and all the spicy, chaotic goodness in between. Which romantic fantasy tropes do we adore? Which ones make us want to throw the book?

If you love unfiltered bookish opinions, deep-dives into your favorite fantasy series (yes, there’s always SJM talk), and chaotic bestie energy, you’re in the right place. Grab a drink, settle in, and let’s spiral together.

Perfect for fans of Sarah J. Maas, BookTok recs, fantasy romance, and unhinged podcast energy. New episodes every week!

Welcome to the first episode of A Court of Cortisol and Chaos, your new favorite home for Sarah J. Maas (SJM) spirals, BookTok-level hot takes, and unfiltered fantasy fangirling.

In this episode, meet the four chaotic besties behind the mic as we play spicy icebreaker games and reveal the personalities, book boyfriends, and emotional damage that shaped our obsession with SJM’s multiverse- from A Court of Thorns and Roses (ACOTAR) to Throne of Glass and Crescent City.

We talk:

    •    Our favorite SJM characters (yes, we argue about Rhysand)

    •    The most cortisol-spiking book moments

    •    How BookTok ruined (saved?) our lives

Whether you’re a new reader or long-time fan of Feyre, Rhysand, Nesta, Aelin, Bryce, and all the messy ships in between, you’ll feel right at home here.

Join us for laughs, trauma bonding, and chaotic theories. New episodes every Thursday!