Books Between Friends Podcast

The final book of the original Mistborn trilogy is here.

In Part 1 of our discussion of The Hero of Ages by Brandon Sanderson, we cover the Prologue through Chapter 16 and share our reactions as the stakes reach a new level.

As ash continues to fall and the world seems closer than ever to collapse, Vin, Elend, Sazed, and the rest of the crew face impossible questions about prophecy, faith, leadership, and survival.

During this episode, we discuss:

Whether you're reading along for the first time or revisiting the series, grab your favorite cozy drink and join us as we begin our journey through the epic conclusion to the original Mistborn trilogy.

We’ve officially reached the end of Dungeon Crawler Carl by Matt Dinniman, and in this finale episode, we’re giving our final ratings, reviews, reactions, and favorite moments from the book.

From Carl’s emotional journey to Princess Donut’s unforgettable one-liners, we discuss what made this chaotic litRPG adventure stand out, what surprised us most, and whether we’ll continue the series.

Join the Side-Eye Syndicate for one last dungeon run as we wrap up our first Dungeon Crawler Carl read-through.

The dungeon may be chaos, but outside of it? Things are somehow even stranger.

In this episode of Books Between Friends, we cover Chapters 25–36 of Dungeon Crawler Carl and finally start pulling back the curtain on what’s really happening beyond the dungeon walls. From the introduction of fan-favorite chaos agents Zev and Odette to the horrifying realization that this whole thing is basically entertainment for the galaxy, Carl and Donut’s world keeps getting bigger—and weirder.

We discuss:

Plus, we react to the biggest moments, discuss what our own crawler personas would do, and hand out new achievements and loot boxes along the way.

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.