Welcome to the very first episode of All Too Well Read! Megan and Christiana are kicking things off with a deep dive into House of Flame and Shadow, the latest whirlwind from Sarah J. Maas. From jaw-dropping plot twists to swoon-worthy (and sometimes infuriating) character moments, they’re spilling all their unfiltered thoughts and feelings.

Did this book live up to its reputation? Are we actually okay after that ending? And what does this all mean for the SJM multiverse?

Buckle up, book besties, because this is one wild ride.

⚠️ Warning: This episode contains spoilers related to the Throne of Glass series. We advise coming back to this episode once you have completed Kingdom of Ash.

Key Takeaways: All Too Well Read is here! Megan and Christiana are turning their long-distance bookish convos into a podcast. Sarah J. Maas rekindled their love for reading, and they have thoughts—especially when it comes to character relationships.

House of Flame and Shadow left them with mixed emotions—some moments had them screaming, and not always in a good way.

They’re big believers in taking time with creative work and avoiding rushed storytelling. The blending of worlds in this book? A game-changer.

So grab your favorite cozy drink and get ready to gush, rant, and swoon over books with us!

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Time Stamps 00:00 Welcome to All Too Well Read 02:37 Intro of Megan and Christiana 08:39 House of Flame and Shadow Review 10:48 Overall Expectations 15:11 Expectations vs. Reality in Storytelling 21:19 Things that didn't work for us 35:20 Things we absolutely loved 40:35 Connections to the Throne of Glass Universe 49:24 Unanswered questions we still have 58:19 Our Biggest Clowns 01:06:56 Book Boyfriends and Character Dynamics 01:10:23 Favorite Lines 01:12:04 Our final rating 01:13:55 Looking Ahead: Next Adventures in Fantasy