ACOFAE Podcast Presents: Bookhangovers: "Write the good write."

ACOFAE is in a book slump. You know that feeling when nothing it hitting, you're DNF-ing everything after a few chapters, and the ick is insurmountable? Where does one go when that feeling threatens to overtake you? Fanfiction. Fanfiction will pick you up when all you've been doing is putting things down, and ACOFAE needs a little pick-me-up. What's a deeper comfort than ACOMAF and getting a little insight through Rhy's POV by IllyrianTremors. Laura Marie and Jessica Marie discuss the joys of comfy fics, the conversations about book-hangover, and what happens when all you want is to stay in a time and a place. When the story moves on are you still at the restaurant or do you follow chasing the high? Get comfy with ACOFAE and let them know your fanfic thoughts!

TW / CW: none to our awareness

Spoilers: For the entire SJM Universe

Mentions: SJM Universe

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ACOFAE Podcast Presents: House of Flame and Shadow (HOFAS) Initial Reactions: "MEANWHILE..."

Hype. There was a lot of it surrounding HOFAS. Feelings. There were many different kinds when that last bonus chapter was read (or was there?!). Conversations. That's what ACOFAE is having in HOFAS Initial Reactions. Surprises that's what's in store when Laura Marie and Jessica Marie dig into CC3: HOFAS and what they loved, what they didn't, and what they felt neutral about. Bryce has gone to a place that the readers know but she doesn't and wow does she make some choices there. Hunt and the boys are all tied up, and Tharion and the other boys are getting into all sorts of trouble. World shattering lore drops abound as history is pieced together and origins are discovered in this world and others. CC3: HOFAS takes the reader on an adventure that closes the story of Bryce and Hunt and opens the possibilities of so many more.

Release the Snyder cut.

TW / CW: none to our awareness

Spoilers: For the entire SJM Universe

Mentions: SJM Universe, Star Wars, Doctor Who, The Cruel Prince, The Wicked King, Queen of Nothing

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ACOFAE Podcast Presents: Third Eye: An Ode to Fandom Culture.

..And now for something completely different..

Spoilers: Third Eye

Mentions: Supernatural, Dr. Horrible, Buffy, House, Eureka, The Magicians, The Vampire Diaries, American Gods, The Guild, Legendborn, ACOTAR

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ACOFAE Podcast Presents: Midnight Ruin: "We're Endgame baby."

ACOFAE is back with the latest Dark Olympus installment and let's just say Laura Marie and Jessica Marie are in this one for the plot. Eurydice wants. She wants to be useful, independent, sensual, and free from the memory of Orpheus. Charon is in charge of Eurydice and wants her. Orpheus is sad and sorry and wants...direction. Enter the plot of Midnight Ruin -- the barrier is failing, people are dying, and the big bad is finally revealed! We have a name, a reason, and kind of a plan. Enter Orpheus groveling and Charon dropping lines. Exit Laura Marie's ability to keep a straight face. Join ACOFAE as they put the pieces together and determine that you know what? That man needs to beg some more. A lot more. Good boy.

Spoilers: The Dark Olympus series

Mentions: The Dark Olympus series

Author's TW/CW for the books are listed here and on the sites below: explicit sex, violence, murder, blood, guns, pregnancy (not the heroine), abortion (not the heroine)

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ACOFAE Podcast Presents: House of Sky and Breath (HOSAB): Revisited: “You can be a whole person by yourself."

Absence makes the heart grow fonder right? Sometimes a little distance is exactly what you need to figure out your feelings. That was absolutely the case for Laura Marie and Jessica Marie who had some intense initial reactions and saw those reactions a bit tempered this reread of HOSAB! Bryce and Hunt are into each other, a war is brewing, Thunderbirds are a foot, and the Asteri are scary. Danika's secrets have been discovered again and Bryce is frustrated. Did she even know her best friend? Ruhn, Ithan, and the rest of the boys have their own issues...And Tharion just wants to be a part of your world. Really that's all he wants. Join ACOFAE as they dive back into the book that frustrated and shocked them. And yes, the ending. Whew.

TW / CW: none to our awareness

Spoilers: For the entire SJM Universe

Mentions: SJM Universe, Shadowhunters, Pacific Rim, Center Stage, Batman Forever

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ACOFAE Podcast Presents: SPECIAL EPISODE 013: Our new friend, Aurora Ascher!

ACOFAE welcomes paranormal and fantasy romance author Aurora Ascher to the podcast to discuss her new release Sanctuary of the Shadow! Join ACOFAE and Aurora as they discuss the writing process, the jump from indie to traditional publishing, and how wonderful it is to be part of the book community! Laura Marie, Jessica Marie, and Aurora also discuss found family, sisterhood, and how the circus is a wild and wonderful place both in real life and in the book. Spice, romance, morally grey characters, and a trope that took ACOFAE by surprise?! Say less.

TW / CW: none to our awareness

Spoilers: Discussions surrounding Sanctuary of a Shadow, including spoiler ending

Mentions: Barbie (movie)

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ACOFAE Podcast Presents: Rise of a Dark Throne: "Here before, here now, here after."

A magical and unexplained plague is not a theme that ACOFAE has a lot of experience with. However fated mates, close proximity and secret keeping are themes that Laura Marie and Jessica Marie have extensive experience with! Dive into Rise of a Dark Throne with ACOFAE as Laura Marie and Jessica Marie discover differences between the audio and KU editions and how that wildly changed the story! Consistency is key at ACOFAE and Laura Marie is once again asking if she is a cranky B and Jessica Marie is loving the story of female friendship loyalty.

TW / CW: Per the author's note -- this book contains classism, death/dying, drinking, discrimination, forced captivity, graphic sex, grief and loss, murder, racism, serious injury, slurs, swearing, violence, warfare, weapons

Spoilers: Rise of a Dark Throne, Iron Flame

Mentions: Our Flag Means Death, Euphoria, ACOSF, Harry Potter (fanfics), Kingdom of the Feared

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ACOFAE Podcast Presents: ACOSF Revisited: "I respect her."

What's that saying? Distance makes the heart grow fonder? That certainly is the case here as ACOFAE revisits A Court of Silver Flames with a fresh perspective, new connections, and a Pattern to apply! Nesta is depressed and making it everyone's problem, Cassian is trying to help and making it worse, and Azriel is the worst chaperone in Prythian. The lore drops here are magnificent as we refocus our read to the prison, the dread trove, and Ramiel and all the fun little things that could or could not have an impact on future books. ACOFAE Laura has a little realization on why the read was so hard the first go through and Jessica Marie comes out with a deeper respect for Nesta than she realized. The love for Rhys and Cassian remain as strong as ever as does the love for Azzy, our favorite bonus chapter bat boy with problems.

TW / CW: grief, trauma, death of a parent

Spoilers: For the entire SJM Universe

Mentions: SJM Universe

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ACOFAE Podcast Presents: Chain of Thorns: "I'd thrive in Thule."

It must be December if ACOFAE is saying goodbye to another section of the Shadowhunters saga! This year we say goodbye the Merry Thieves as we close The Last Hours with confrontation in Paris, a confrontation in the Silent City, and a confrontation in Westminster Abby, of all places. Cordelia and Matthew are in Paris and almost in love, and James is on an adventure to save his sister and Beliel finally does the damn thing and pulls the plot together. If you're expecting Jessica Marie's tears you've got them here and if you're expecting Laura Marie to kick and giggle over James then you're in luck too. It's the holiday season and the London Institute's annual Christmas party is also in full swing to set things off right. Oh and when Jessica Marie says Will, 90% of the time she means James, OH and when Laura Marie says GOLD in the beginning she means Chains. IT'S THE HOLIDAYS.

TW / CW: alcoholism and death of a family member

Spoilers: The world of Shadowhunters

Mentions: The world of Shadowhunters

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ACOFAE Podcast Presents: Happy 3rd Birthday ACOFAE: The Virgin Suicides and Fourth Wing.

Happy 3rd birthday ACOFAE! During the darkest time of the year it's the most important time to reflect on life, on episodes, and on mindsets. Join ACOFAE for their birthday as they revisit The Virgin Suicides and Fourth Wing with new perspectives, new stories to tell, and new ways to look at yourself! What happens when you're in a funk watching or reading something that everyone loves and you kinda don't? Laura Marie and Jessica Marie take a hard look at themselves and ask if they were the problem, or more specifically "Am I a cynical brat?" as they dive back into the movie and book that rocked the boat the first go around.

"It is refreshing is it not after sitting so long in one attitude?"- Pride and Prejudice

TW / CW: suicide

Spoilers: The Virgin Suicides and Fourth Wing

Mentions: Iron Flame, The Black Witch Chronicles, Shadow and Bone, Serpent and Dove, SJM, The Cruel Prince Trilogy (The Cruel Prince, The Wicked King, Queen of Nothing), Kingdom of the Wicked

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