Bones of the Storie

In this conversation, Mistie and Jenn delve into the Bonded by Beast Duology by Hazel McBride, exploring the intricate world of elemental powers, matriarchy, and the struggles of the protagonist, Amira. They discuss the themes of feminine rage, the complexities of royal family dynamics, and the evolution of Amira's character as she navigates her destiny amidst betrayal and the quest for power. The conversation covers both books in the duology, highlighting key plot points, character relationships, and the pacing of the narrative. In this conversation, Jenn and Mistie delve into the themes of trauma, healing, and character development in fantasy literature, specifically focusing on the complexities of female relationships and the impact of religion and power dynamics within the narrative. They reflect on their reading experiences, discussing the emotional depth of the characters and the unique portrayal of healing journeys, while also considering the book's pacing and overall enjoyment.

00:00 Introduction to the Bonded by Beast Duology

12:00 Exploring Book One: A Fate Forged in Fire

23:03 Delving into Book Two: The Journey Continues

31:30 Exploring Trauma and Healing in Fantasy

34:40 The Role of Female Relationships in Overcoming Adversity

36:46 Religion and Power Dynamics in the Narrative

39:10 Character Development and Family Dynamics

40:40 Ratings and Reflections on the Reading Experience

Jenn - Darkness 2, Spicy 2, Content 4, Overall 4

Mistie - Darkness 2, Spicy 2, Content 4, Overall 3

That's a wrap on Season 8 of Bones of the Storie, please enjoy all the giggles and unplanned snippets of conversations that didn't make into our episodes.

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Wrapping up our eighth chapter of Bones of the Storie, where Mistie and Jenn rank the books of Season 8 and talk about some of the new changes that were made and still some to come.

Content Highlights

• Discussing DNF's
• Ranking order of S8
• Hitting 100 books

In this episode, Mistie and Jenn dive into a critical discussion, and most definitely not a rant, of the book Untamed by Ariel Hendrix. Or is it MJ Hendrix.

• Ranch vs farm
• She did what?
• Beef

Jenn's Rating: Darkness 2, Spicy 2, Content 2, Overall 2

Mistie's Rating: Darkness 2, Spicy 2, Content 2, Overall 1

Other books mentioned: Carter Reed, Unholy Vows

Jenn and Mistie are trying something new. No agenda, no theme ... just a spontaneous chat about book and reading vibes and seeing where the conversation flows.

Content Highlights

• We've got mood readers
• Who loves a good, completed, series?
• Mistie panicking from the first line in the blurb for Archangel's Eternity

Other books mentioned: The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue, Under Her Scars, Pen Pal, Plated Prisoners Series, Bridge Kingdom Series, Edge of Darkness Trilogy, Feathers So Vicious, Luna Mason, SJM, Rebecca Yarros, Maya Banks, Nalini Singh

Mistie and Jenn are in sync in this episode. They share their thoughts on the "Quicksilver and Brimstone" by Callie Hart. Don't take the synopsis too seriously, you can jump right into the audio of this series.

Content highlights

• if Mistie remembers correctly
• Tree or not, that is the question
• A true morally grey character

Jenn's Rating: Darkness 2, Spicy 3, Content 5, Overall 5

Mistie's Rating: Darkness 2, Spicy 3, Content 5, Overall 5

Other books mentioned in this episode: bridge kingdom, bonds that tie, Plated Prisoner Series

Dive into the conversation with Jenn and Mistie on Pen Pal by JT Gessinger. They discuss the twists question the boundaries between reality and the supernatural within this book.

Content Highlights:

• Shocker to not be shocked
• 80/20 rule
• emotional damage and not in a good way

Jenn's Rating: Darkness 2, Spicy 3, Content 5, Overall 3

Mistie's Rating: Darkness 2, Spicy 3, Content 4, Overall 4/1

Other books mentioned in this episode: JT Geissinger books, Dead Soldiers vs Tailors

Do character deaths make the story better? Ever disagree with a character death? Well on today's episode, Jenn and Mistie unravel some character deaths in storytelling and how these pivotal moments can transform a narrative, leaving readers either deeply moved or questioning the plot's direction.

Content Highlights:

• Fascinating stuff
• Didn't see her arguing that way
• Def need a reread to better counterargue

Other books mentioned in this episode: ACOTAR, Fourth Wing, Emerald Lakes, Divergent, High Mountain Court, Bonds That Tie, Pen Pal, Bridge Kingdom

We've done it again. Join Jenn and Mistie, plus special guest Jeni (and Mistie didn't mix their names up once) as they discuss the Shepherd King Duet by Rachel Gillig.

Content Highlights:

• We're not surprise
• Whose melting?
• Not that Woody

Jenn's Rating: Darkness 2, Spicy 2, Content 5, Overall 5

Mistie's Rating: Darkness 2, Spicy 2, Content 4.5 , Overall 4

Jeni's Rating: Darkness 2, Spicy 2, Content 5, Overall 5

Other books mentioned: Daggermouth, Throne of Glass, ACOTAR, Ender's Game, The Hunger Games

Every wonder what a new readers perspective might be when jumping into the romance genre. Well we have a special guest Tabitha who was willing to share her experience as she starts out on her new journey, and maybe one day join us on the dark side.

Content Highlights:

• The smuttiest of smut smut
• Does anyone understand the words coming out of Mistie's mouth?
• Jenn's Ritual to Mistie's Paper rant

Books mentioned: Throne of Glass, ACOTAR, Bridge Kingdom duet, The Ritual, The Claiming of Sleeping Beauty, Lights Out, There Are No Saints, Unholy Vows, Quicksilver, High Mountain Court, The Spellshop, Delicious Dark Fairytales