Checked Out and Overdue

This week our hosts are back with another dragon book review (surprise!). Eragon is one of Chelsea's all-time favorite books and she was so happy that Taryn finally read it. Listen as they discuss Eragon being very much a 17-year-old, the differences between the book and the movie, and their friendship as Chelsea spoils significant plot points of the next book for Taryn. (Don't worry, those spoilers have been edited out for you. But Taryn can't edit them out of her brain.)

Intro: 0:00 - 14:55

General Overview: 14:55 - 41:33

Spoilers: 41:33 - 59:57

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Join Chelsea and Taryn this week as they review The Forgotten Garden by Kate Morton and Chelsea tries desperately not to burn her relationship with Taryn's mom to the ground. This historical fiction follows a family across several generations as Nell and her granddaughter Cass try to uncover the mystery of Nell's past. 

Intro: 0:00 - 9:23

General Overview: 9:23 - 28:03

Spoilers: 28:03 - 53:07

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Listen this week as Chelsea and Taryn rate book characters based on listener "he's a 10, but..." submissions. Let them know which ratings you agree and disagree with on Instagram!

**This episode has minor spoilers for multiple series throughout**

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This week our hosts are joined by the amazing Cass from @fictionalcass to discuss the Folk of the Air trilogy by Holly Black. This is their first time discussing an entire series in one episode so it is more chaotic than usual this week. Cardan and Jude are both goals and so toxic that Taryn is willing to pay for the therapy of anybody that has them as their favorite book couple. 

For those of you that requested it, they also discuss their feelings about the new Throne of Glass covers announced last week!

Intro: 0:00 - 19:12

General Overview: 19:12 - 52:59

Spoilers: 52:59 - 1:21:05

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Chelsea and Taryn are back with their annual Harry Potter episode in honor of Harry's birthday! This week they are discussing the second book in the series, Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets. Listen as they recap their weekend, talk about their favorite characters, and do some trivia from the second book. 

Trivia: 32:17

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This week our hosts are joined by two very special people... their husbands! Listen in as they chat about their weeks, share too much personal information, and share some more crazy fairy tales. As always, chaos ensues.

Fairy Tales:

Faithful John

The Beam

Bluebeard

The Golden Key

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A strong and magical blacksmith who is terrified of people? Take our money. 

This week our hosts are joined by the amazing and kind Megan from @musingsmanifest to discuss Tricia Levenseller's exciting book Blade of Secrets. Tricia is a master at creating quick, easy, and beautiful stories that hook you immediately. The second book in this duology comes out this month, so make sure you get this one on your TBR so you are ready when the next one releases!

Intro: 0:00 - 14:47

General Overview: 14:47 - 40:15

Spoilers: 40:15 - 1:16:02

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This week Chelsea and Taryn are discussing the worldwide best-selling novel Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens. This book is being brought to the big screen so our hosts wanted to review it before it comes out. 

This was a reread for Taryn and the first read for Chelsea, and they both have mixed feelings. This book is not a happy read, but it brings up important topics to discuss. What did you think of the book? Message them on Instagram to let them know!

**Trigger warnings: Domestic abuse, sexual assault, racism, murder**

Message from our hosts: While we discuss the connection between the rape and the murder in this book, we want to make sure that you understand that we have zero tolerance for any act of sexual assault or violence. If you or somebody you know has been or is currently the victim of either domestic abuse or sexual assault, please don't hesitate to contact either of these hotlines. We send you all our love and support.

National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-7233

National Sexual Assault Hotline: 1-800-656-4673

Intro 00:00 - 15:38

General Overview: 15:38 - 32:16

Spoilers: 32:16 - 56:32

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The day Chelsea and Taryn released their episode about dragons Taryn was contacted by Chelsea's brother Ryan. He was offended by Chelsea's claim to the "Carr Family Dragon Lover" title and hatched a plot to claim that title for himself in a future episode. Taryn immediately agreed to be a co-conspirator. After weeks of keeping the invasion a secret, that episode has arrived. 

Listen as our hosts and guest discuss one of their all-time favorite books. The Temeraire Series by Naomi Novik tells the story of the Napoleonic wars but with dragons, so you know it's going to be good. You don't want to miss this review.

Intro: 00:00 - 6:37

General Overview: 6:37 - 34:48

Spoilers: 34:48 - 1:18:10

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This week our hosts discuss a prospective surgeon and a "resurrection man" from 19th-century Edinburgh. The main characters, Hazel and Jack, stole the hearts of our hosts and they are excited to share their thoughts and theories with you. Anatomy: A Love Story is such an exciting beginning to a captivating new story that Chelsea and Taryn can't wait to read more of. 

Intro: 00:00 - 16:07

General Overview: 16:07 - 37:05

Spoilers: 37:05 - 58:35

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