✨ Pour a glass of wine and join us, Ellen and Sarah, on Besties and Books as we dive deep into our hottest ACOTAR Book 6 theories! ✨ In this week's episode, we're spilling all our wild predictions for the next instalment in Sarah J. Maas's A Court of Thorns and Roses series. From guessing the ACOTAR 6 title and release date to crafting a possible synopsis and exploring how it might connect to the Crescent City crossover, nothing is off-limits. Some of our theories are well thought out and others are UNHINGED!! Whether you're obsessed with Rhysand and Feyre, intrigued by Azriel’s mystery, or dying to know how Bryce and Prythian will collide, this episode is packed with theories, laughs, and Maasverse chaos. 🧚‍♀️ Topics we cover: ✨ ACOTAR Book 6 release date predictions ✨ Title and plot theory breakdowns ✨ How the SJM universe is connected ✨ Crescent City and ACOTAR crossover hints ✨ Our dream character POVs (hello, Azriel 👀) ✨ Wine, giggles & unhinged fangirl moments If you love Sarah J. Maas books, fantasy romance theories, and bookish bestie chaos, this is the episode for you. Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit the bell for more weekly bookish content! #ACOTAR6 #SarahJMaas #ACOTARTheory #CrescentCity #Maasverse #BookTok #FantasyRomance #ACOTARCrossover #BestiesAndBooks #WineAndBooks #BookTheories #FantasyBookDiscussion #SJMUniverse

Judging Books by Their Covers | Chaos, Laughter & Wild Plot Guesses! 📚🤣Welcome back to Besties and Books! In this episode, we’re throwing all logic out the window and doing what every reader secretly loves to do—judging books by their covers 😅We take turns showing off book covers from all genres and making our best (and most unhinged) guesses about the plots. Think we nailed it? Spoiler alert: we absolutely did not. Eventually, we save each other from total delusion by revealing the actual synopses—and the results are as shocking as they are hilarious.Expect laughs, chaos, dramatic overanalyzing, and a few moments where we’re convinced we’re literary geniuses (we’re not). 😆✨ Grab your TBR jar, pour a drink, and join us for a wildly fun episode full of bookish banter and bestie energy!🌀 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more bookish chaos every week!#BestiesAndBooks #BookTube #JudgingBooksByTheirCovers #BookishChaos #GuessThatPlot #BookBanter

📚 This Month's Book Reviews Are Wild... 🔥 | Besties and BooksIn this episode of Besties and Books, we dive into two very different reads — and one of them absolutely blew us away in the best (and darkest) way possible.✨ First up: The Prison Healer by Lynette Noni. We unpack the magic, the mystery, and the twists of this YA fantasy favourite. Did it live up to the hype? Tune in to hear our thoughts!🖤 Then comes our mystery pick of the month: The Mindfck Series* by S.T. Abby. We were NOT prepared. Dark romance? Questionable covers? Serial killers with a moral code? Somehow… we LOVED it. This was a total surprise for us, especially as first-timers in the dark romance genre — and now we can’t stop talking about it.Join us as we rant, rave, and maybe spiral a little over these two wildly different reads.💬 Don’t forget to drop your thoughts in the comments — especially if you've read either of these books!#BookReview #DarkRomance #ThePrisonHealer #STAbby #Mindf*ckSeries #FantasyBooks #BookTube #BestiesAndBooks

📚✨ In this episode of Besties and Books, we're diving into the Descended series by Australian indie author Ingrid Adams—including an exclusive ARC of Book 3!This is a SPOILER-FREE review.

Join us as we explore this gripping paranormal fantasy filled with angels, ancient secrets, and a slow-burn romance. We’re breaking down the characters, the twists, the worldbuilding, and sharing all our (spoiler-free!) thoughts on why this indie gem deserves a spot on your TBR.👼

Whether you're already a fan of the series or looking for your next indie read, this review has everything you need to know.📖

Huge thanks to Ingrid Adams for sending us the series and letting us preview Book 3 early!👇

Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more reviews, reactions, and bookish chaos with your favorite besties.

#DescendedSeries #IndieAuthor #BookReview #BestiesAndBooks #IngridAdams #ParanormalRomance #YAfiction #FantasyReads #ARCReview

🌸 June TBR Jar Picks | Besties and Books 🌸It’s time for our June TBR jar reveal and challenge! ✨ This month, we’re diving into fantasy book recommendations, romantasy books, and stepping outside our comfort zone with a powerful historical fiction novel. If you’re looking for your next best fantasy books or just love chatting all things BookTube TBR, you’re in the right place. 📚💛Here’s what we’ll be reading for our May TBR jar challenge:⚔️ The Sword of Kaigen by M.L. Wang — A gripping military fantasy book with elemental magic, emotional depth, and epic battles.🌑 Rain of Shadows and Endings by Melissa K. Roerich — A romantasy book full of shadows, secrets, and swoon-worthy tension for fans of fantasy romance books.🔥 An Ember in the Ashes by Sabaa Tahir — A fantasy series packed with rebellion, danger, and unforgettable characters — perfect for fans of fantasy book series.🇫🇷 The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah — Our historical fiction book recommendation! Set in WWII France, it’s a moving story of two sisters and the strength of women during wartime.Join us as we talk about why we picked these books, what we’re excited (or nervous 👀) to read, and share fantasy book recommendations you can add to your own TBR list. Don’t forget to drop your May TBR in the comments so we can buddy read together! ✨📚 Follow along:📸 Instagram: @bestiesandbooks🛎️ Subscribe for fantasy book reviews, romantasy deep dives, book discussions, and more booktube content!#TBRJar #JuneTBR #FantasyBookRecommendations #RomantasyBooks #BookTubeTBR #HistoricalFictionBooks #BookTube #BestiesAndBooks #BookTubeChallenge #FantasyBooktube #TBRChallenge

✨ Welcome back to Besties and Books! ✨It’s here — our final deep dive into Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros, covering chapters 31–39 — and trust us, we laugh, cry, and squeal our way through it all. 🥹⚡️ From heart-stopping battles to jaw-dropping revelations, we’re unpacking everything that made the ending of this book unforgettable. And yes… we’re ending it with a bang. 💥But we’re not done yet! We also dish on all our theories for Onyx Storm — what’s next for Violet, Xaden, and the entire world of Basgiath? We’ve got predictions, wild guesses, and a few wishful dreams. 👀🖤Besties and Books is your cozy corner for fantasy book chats, but we love mixing in books from all genres — so make sure to subscribe and stay tuned for what’s next on our TBR! 📚💫👇 Drop your thoughts and theories in the comments — we want to hear what you think happens next!#FourthWing #RebeccaYarros #OnyxStorm #BookTube #FantasyBooks #BestiesAndBooks

In this episode, we’re diving deep into Chapters 21–30 of Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros — and trust us, things are getting INTENSE. We are unpacking it all.We’re talking:Shocking reveals that change everythingOur takes on THAT scene (you know the one 😱)Character growth, betrayals, and new alliancesTheories for what’s coming next…Grab your copy, pour your favorite drink ☕, and join your favorite book besties for laughs, feels, and lots of speculation. Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share your thoughts in the comments — we want to know YOUR theories!#FourthWing #RebeccaYarros #BestiesAndBooks #BookClub #FantasyReads

Hey besties! It’s time for our monthly reading wrap up for the month of April!This month, we read 4 books together —and Ellen went the extra mile and read House of Earth and Blood and House of Sky and Breath (Crescent City) by Sarah J Maas as bonus reads (we had to give them an honourable mention)! 🌙🔥We will be spilling all the tea and keeping it spoiler free. Whether you're looking for your next favorite book or want some honest opinions on character development, pacing, worldbuilding, and writing style, we’ve got you covered.✨ What to expect:1. April reading recap (featuring 6 books!)2. Spoiler-free reviews 3. Character & plot thoughts4. Pacing & writing style breakdowns5. Romantasy, fantasy, and moreBook recs for your next TBR!So grab a wine or your favourite drink and let's talk books!💬 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit that bell for more spoiler-free wrap-ups, TBR picks, and deep-dives into all things fantasy and romantasy!

Welcome back to Besties & Books! 💕📚 It’s time for our May TBR Picks and we’re letting fate (and our trusty TBR jars) decide our next reads! This month, we each pulled one fantasy romance and one mystery book to dive into — and as always, we’re keeping things fun, chaotic, and full of bookish banter. 😄✨ PLUS, we’ve got something extra special lined up — we received an ARC of Book 3 in the Descended series by Ingrid Adams! So, we’ll be binge-reading all three books in the series this month. Ingrid is an amazing Australian indie author (like us 🇦🇺❤️), and we absolutely love supporting indie talent here on the channel. Grab a wine or your favourite drink, your TBR, and let’s get into it! 👇 Let us know in the comments: What are YOU reading this May? Any indie authors we should check out? #maytbr #BestiesAndBooks #FantasyRomance #MysteryReads #IndieAuthors #IngridAdams #DescendedSeries #AustralianBookTubers #BookTube

🐉 Besties & Books | Episode 3 – Fourth Wing Chapters 11–20 Deep Dive

We’re back with another Fourth Wing deep dive! This time, we’re breaking down Chapters 11–20 of Rebecca Yarros’ bestselling fantasy romance, and wow—there’s so much to talk about.⚠️ Spoiler Warning: This episode contains spoilers for Fourth Wing.In this episode, we chat about:✨ Our favorite moments 🧠 Violet’s continued character development (and how Xaden is changing too 👀)💔 What disappointed us or didn’t quite land🔥 The romantasy tropes that are heating up📚 What we wanted more of from these chapters🤯 Our updated theories and predictions for what’s coming next in the Empyrean seriesIf you love diving into romantasy world-building, analysing fantasy book characters, and screaming about dragons and morally gray love interests, this one’s for you. 🐉💘💬 Drop your thoughts in the comments: What did you think of Chapters 11–20? Are we on the same page or totally off track with our theories?📥 Subscribe to follow our Fourth Wing journey (and beyond)!📲 Follow us on Instagram: @bestiesandbooks_bb