This week I am joined by the one, the only, the amazing J.A. George (@pnwwritingwitch)! She is here to chat all things Gothic Grove and give some teasers for the next book in the series, Heavy is the Crown! We also chat about the latest debacle in the Booksta community. 

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Mark your calendars and set your alarms because Heavy is the Crown drops TOMORROW!!! Jac is doing a little surprise for every Kindle preorder so be sure to submit your proof of purchase through the link in her bio. 

After a very long day, Bryce welcomes her new roomie to their home. Hunt, being such a good roommate, proceeds to ask a series of very blunt questions and also gets caught creeping. Meanwhile, Syrinx begins his plan to ensure he gets double meals. 

This week is a deep dive into the Divine Rivals duet (or duology, whichever you prefer) with the one and only, Ashley! This might just be one of the most chaotic episodes we’ve had in a long time. Prepare for a lot of tangents including, but not limited to, Attack on Titan, haunted diamonds, the abysmal state of my reading room, and, of course, magical typewriters. Note this episode is NOT spoiler free for the Divine Rivals duet (or duology).

Well Hunt at least has realized that he  royally screwed up so that’s a good start. Too bad that he only hits this realization right when everything blows up. Literally. In the aftermath of a rough night, Bryce and Ruhn make a deal to help with their respective quests. The Autumn King isn’t thrilled with the partnership at all and decrees that Bryce needs a full time guard/babysitter. Hunt + Bryce = Roomies!

Who is ready for another Blake’s Musings? This week I dive into some SJM news, both good and bad. Plus, I give an updated spoiler free review of House of Flame and Shadow. Finally, I chat about my thoughts on spoilers and navigating the timelines for spoiler embargoes. 

Bryce is taking the Viper Queen’s advice to heart and struggling. Her desperation leads to Hunt and Lele’s introduction. Needless to say, Lele is OBSESSED. A few more of Hunt’s wayward assumptions get disproved. We also get a bit more background on how Bryce ended up working for the mysterious Jesiba. Ruhn’s own assignment leads him to invite Bryce (and, unknowingly, Hunt) to Luna’s temple for a mini history lesson.

Surprise, surprise, Hunt is ready to throttle Bryce again. She has once again outwitted him and now they find themselves at the Meat Market. Bryce makes a slightly questionable purchase and gives a satyr some lifelong trauma. Afterwards, we are introduced to the Viper Queen. She is the worst plain and simple. Also, please ignore the sniffles.

It’s been a minute. You ready for a good ole STS? Join Mads and I as we discuss her latest life achievement, the new ACOTAR Hulu rumors and the Super Bowl! You’ll also get to laugh at how I made myself cry this week. Let’s just say RIP Denny.

Time for a little house tour of the Frat Pack’s lovely home, complete with a beautifully painted table in the foyer. Bryce’s visit causes a mini uproar, especially when she starts asking about the Viper Queen. After butting heads with Bryce, Ruhn’s day gets even worse when he sees who is waiting for her outside. Hunt gets a reality check from Bryce and also nails a superhero landing.