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FULL SPOILERS for A Court of Splintered Harmony and the entire Sarah J Maas universe. We read A Court of Splintered Harmony by Sarah J. Maas. Like, the rest of the world we have been waiting for this and we are SO excited to talk about. This is our full, honest, unfiltered ACOSH review. SPOILERS AHEAD!If you've finished the book and need to talk about it this is the episode for you. Have you finished A Court of Splintered Harmony? Tell us in the comments whether you agree with our take.Subscribe for weekly fantasy, romantasy and literary fiction deep dives, book reviews, and reading vlogs. New episodes every week.CONNECT WITH US:📲 Follow us on Instagram → / always.bookd 🌐 Visit our website → https://www.alwaysbooked.net

Reading is cool now? How books took over pop culture.

We're talking about the rise of book culture and how reading went from nerd hobby to everywhere. From BookTok bestsellers to major brand collabs, bookish merch drops, and adaptations everywhere books are suddenly everywhere you look.

Do you think books have officially taken over pop culture? Tell us in the comments!

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This is our spoiler-free review of Phoebe Berman's Gonna Lose It By Brooke Averick!

No spoilers, just our honest take on the writing, pacing, characters, romance, and whether the hype is earned.

We break down what worked, what really didn't, and why this one became proof for us that not every influencer-turned-author debut works.

Have you read it? Drop your take below...are we wrong?

6 Books for maximum emotional damage

These reads destroyed us. These are the recs that will have you sobbing, yelling, frustrated and just FEELING. If you're looking for a book for emotional damage this is the perfect list for you.

Books Mentioned:

- Into the Blue by Emma Brodie

- The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah

- Alone With You In The Ether by Olivie Blake

- Strangers by Belle Burden - Kingdom of Ash by Sarah J Maas- Normal People by Sally Rooney

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Is Temptest by Victoria Aveyard worth the hype? This is our spoiler-free review!

We read the highly anticipated pirate fantasy, Tempest. We HAVE t o share spoiler-free thoughts and review.

Have you read Temptest? Tell us your thoughts in the comments! comments!

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The best dark academia books to read this fall. These are our top fall book recommendations for fantasy, romantasy & literary fiction.

We're breaking down the best dark academia books for your fall TBR, from modern classics to fantasy and literary picks with dark academia vibes.

Books Discussed:

- The Atlas Six by Olivie Blake

- The Secret History by Donna Tartt

- If We Were Villains by Milo by M. L. Rio

- A Study in Drowning by Ava Reid

- Ninth House by Leigh Bardugo

- Blood Over Bright Haven by M. L. Wang

We've loved every book Rachel Gillig publishes. The Knight and the Moth was no exception. But did The Knave and the Moon live up to the hype?

In this ep:

- Our book rating

- Favorite moments and characters (Bartholomew)

- Rachel Gillig's writing style - Why this book has taken over BookTok

🚨 SPOILER WARNING: FULL SPOILERS for The Knave and the Moon ahead!

We pulled our fav ACOTAR theories from across the entire Sarah J. Maas universe. These are actually good ones that hold up when you go back and reread. The foreshadowing, character details, and crossover connections you probably missed that matter for ACOTAR 6.

Consider this your theory prep before ACOTAR 6.

IN THIS VIDEO:

- the ACOTAR theories we actually believe for ACOTAR 6

- the details SJM has been planting across ACOTAR, Throne of Glass & Crescent City

- which theories change how you'll reread the seriesWhich theory convinced you?

Drop your theories in the comments!

ACOTAR 6 is coming and you don't have time to read all of ACOTAR, Throne of Glass, and Crescent City...don't worry! We've got you covered!

ACOTAR 6 prep starts here. We're breaking down EVERYTHING you need to know before A Court of Splintered Harmony from across the entire Sarah J. Maas universe. We're talking every character, every detail, every forgotten plot thread, and crossover connection from ACOTAR, Throne of Glass, and Crescent City.

If you don't have time to reread before ACOTAR 6, this is for you!

IN THIS EPISODE:

- The complete ACOTAR recap (Books 1-5)

- Sarah J. Maas multiverse connections — TOG & Crescent City details that matter for ACOTAR 6

- Theories & clues Sarah J. Maas has been planting for ACOTAR 6

- What to remember before you pick up ACOTAR 6

SPOILER WARNING: Full spoilers for ACOTAR 1-5, Throne of Glass, and Crescent City.

New to Always Booked? We're Olivia, Emily & Dani, three best friends who made our favorite books our entire personalities. We do deep dives, rereads, and bookish discussions every week.

We Found Your Next Feminist Witch Book: A Time of Witches.We sat down with the author Madeline Martin to talk about her brand new novel A Time of Witches, a dual-timeline story following an educated widow accused of witchcraft in 1645 Suffolk and a present-day woman in Savannah uncovering her legacy. In this interview we chat about:- Why Madeline wanted to write a witch trial story centered on women's experiences- Writing women who refuse to be silenced- The research behind 17th century witch trials vs. modern parallels- Her writing process and what she hopes readers take from the bookIf you love feminist historical fiction or witchy reads this one's for you.A Time of Witches by Madeline Martin is out now!Connect with Madeline Martin:https://www.instagram.com/madelinemmartin/