The dungeon gets deadlier in Chapters 13–24 of Dungeon Crawler Carl, and the choices only get messier from here. Carl and Donut are learning quickly that survival isn’t just about fighting monsters—it’s about knowing who to trust, when to run, and when to blow something up and hope for the best.

This week, we dive into some of the wildest moments so far, including new crawler encounters, escalating chaos, suspicious alliances, and the increasingly unhinged energy of the dungeon itself. We also continue making decisions for our own crawler personas, leveling up along the way with new achievements, loot boxes, and probably several terrible life choices.

Join Ethan, Jen, and Stef as we recap the story, debate pivotal decisions, and try our best not to earn skulls next to our names.

The dungeon is officially OPEN.

This week on Books Between Friends, we’re diving into the absolute chaos that is Dungeon Crawler Carl by Matt Dinniman — and honestly? Nothing could have prepared us for this experience.

From exploding goblins and killer stairwells to achievement pop-ups and the icon herself Princess Donut, we’re breaking down Chapters 1–12 of one of the wildest fantasy/sci-fi books we’ve ever read.

In this episode, we discuss:

Whether you’re already obsessed with the series or considering your first trip into the dungeon, come hang out with us for theories, laughter, and complete emotional damage.

🎧 New episodes every week from your favorite chaotic book club.

We’ve reached the end of On Wings of Blood by Briar Boleyn, and… yeah, we’re not okay.

In this finale episode covering chapters 46–60, everything comes to a head—secrets unravel, loyalties are tested, and the stakes hit an all-time high. The tension? Relentless. The reveals? Painful. The emotional damage? Significant.

We break down the biggest moments from the final stretch, dive into the character arcs that left us reeling (and questioning everything), and talk through how it all lands—what worked, what shocked us, and what we’re still trying to process.

And of course, we wrap it all up with our final ratings and reviews. Did this book stick the landing? Did it completely wreck us? You already know we have thoughts.

Grab your drink, get cozy, and come spiral with us one last time.

In this episode of Books Between Friends, we’re diving into Chapters 31–45 of On Wings of Blood by Briar Boleyn—and let’s just say… the tension is tensioning.

As alliances begin to shift and secrets creep closer to the surface, Medra continues to prove she’s not someone to underestimate. But it’s not just the external stakes rising—there’s a certain dynamic that’s getting harder and harder to ignore 👀

We break down:

Plus, we’re asking the big question: who can you actually trust right now?

What starts as training quickly turns into something much more intense.

In this episode of Books Between Friends, we continue our readalong of On Wings of Blood by Briar Boelyn, diving into Chapters 16–30—where the stakes rise, the pressure builds, and it becomes clear that not everything is as controlled as it seems.

This section pushes the characters further, testing limits in ways that feel unpredictable… and maybe even a little dangerous.

As always, we break it down with our 3-2-1 format:

Between shifting dynamics, growing tension, and training that feels like it’s walking a fine line, this part of the story has us fully locked in—and asking a lot more questions.

If you’re reading along with us:

We’re diving into a brand new fantasy read—On Wings of Blood by Briar Boelyn—and right from the start… this one has its claws in us.

In this episode of Books Between Friends, we break down Chapters 1–15 and unpack everything from first impressions to early character dynamics, worldbuilding, and the moments that already have us asking questions (and maybe raising a few eyebrows 👀).

As always, we bring our signature 3-2-1 format:

This first section sets the tone for what feels like a dark, layered, and possibly dangerous journey—and we’re here for it.

If you’re reading along with us, let us know:

We’ve reached the final episode of our Throne of Glass series—and we’re ending it with our ultimate ranking of all eight books.

From Throne of Glass to Kingdom of Ash, we each share our personal lists, debate our most controversial placements, and reflect on how the series evolved from beginning to end.

Some rankings were easy… others sparked a little chaos.

Whether you’re a longtime fan or just finished the series, this episode is a full look at what worked, what surprised us, and which book truly stands above the rest.

If you enjoyed this series, be sure to follow along for more themed episodes, deep dives, and cozy book discussions from Books Between Friends.

In this third installment of our Throne of Glass mini-series, we’re taking on the ultimate question: Who would win in a fight?

We’ve created a full bracket of TOG characters and are debating our way through each matchup to crown a champion. To keep things interesting, we’ve removed two of the most overpowered contenders—Aelin and Rowan—and added a few rules along the way.

From surprising upsets to heated debates, this episode is packed with strong opinions, character analysis, and plenty of chaos as we determine who comes out on top.

Who do you think should win? And where did we get it completely wrong?

What if everything in Throne of Glass had gone differently?

In this second episode of our special series, we dive into the ultimate “What If” scenarios across the entire series—from alternate character choices to major plot twists that could have changed everything.

We explore:

This episode is part of our Throne of Glass mini-series, where we’re exploring new episode formats beyond our usual deep dives—including Hot Takes, What Ifs, Brackets, and Tier Rankings.

🎙️ Whether you’ve finished the series or are just here for the chaos, this episode is packed with fun theories and bold ideas.

📚 Series: Throne of Glass by Sarah J. Maas

We’re doing something a little different in this episode.

To celebrate one of our favorite fantasy series, Throne of Glass by Sarah J. Maas, we’re kicking off a special mini-series where we explore some fun discussion formats outside of our usual deep dive episodes.

This first episode is all about hot takes.

From controversial character opinions to bold book rankings and a few thoughts that might make the fandom gasp, we’re sharing some of our spiciest opinions about the entire Throne of Glass series.

This mini-series is also a chance for us to experiment with some new styles of bookish content that we plan to feature more often on our YouTube channel in the future. For this Throne of Glass run, though, we’re sharing the episodes here on the podcast as well so everyone can join the fun.

⚠️ Spoiler Warning:

• Our most controversial Throne of Glass opinions

Whether you agree with us or think we’ve completely lost our minds, we’d love to hear your thoughts.

What’s your biggest Throne of Glass hot take?

If you enjoy the episode, don’t forget to follow Books Between Friends and share the podcast with another fantasy reader.