Checked Out and Overdue

Happy Tuesday! This week, Chelsea and Taryn discuss some of the books that are on their TBR lists. 

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Happy Tuesday! Join Chelsea and Taryn as they discuss one of their favorite reads of the year so far. While there are some questionable aspects of this book (they are ignoring basically the first four chapters), both of our hosts loved meeting another tall, dark, mysterious man with a tragic backstory, and a strong heroine who isn't taking anybody's crap.

General Overview: 0:00 - 29:36

Spoilers: 29:36 - 1:02:27

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Happy 2022! For their first review of the year, Chelsea and Taryn discuss one of their most exciting reads of 2021. Caraval is different, engaging, and mysterious. Join them as they discuss their favorite characters, how they pictured this magical world and their hopes for future books in the series. 

General Overview: 0:00 - 31:41

Spoilers: 31:41 - 54:17

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Happy New Year! After taking a week off to enjoy Christmas, Chelsea and Taryn are back to go over some of their favorite and not-so-favorite reads from the year. This is a very spoiler-filled episode, so make sure to reference the time stamps below if you don't want to have anything spoiled. 

Intro - 0:00

The Lost Hero by Rick Riordan - 18:48

Ruin and Rising by Leigh Bardugo - 20:28

A Court of Frost and Starlight by Sarah J. Mass - 24:13 

A Court of Silver Flames by Sarah J. Mass - 25:09

We Were Liars by E. Lockhart - 30:28

Escaping From Houdini by Kerri Maniscalco - 31:07

A Study in Charlotte by Brittany Cavallaro - 33:46

The Three Musketeers by Alexandre Dumas 36:19

Truly Devious by Maureen Johnson - 37:17

The Cruel Prince by Holly Black - 39:07

My Story by Elizabeth Smart - 41:59

The Lunar Chronicles by Marissa Meyer - 43:42

Friends and Foes by Sarah M. Eden - 44:11

The Goose Girl by Shannon Hale - 45:14

As You Wish by Cary Elwes - 45:47

The Bear and the Nightingale by Katherine Arden - 46:52

Know My Name by Chanelle Miller - 47:34

Throne of Glass by Sarah J. Mass - 50:09

Caraval by Stephanie Garber - 51:04

Various Agatha Christie Novels 51:38

Thank you for a fantastic year of stories! We hope you have a peaceful beginning to your new year. 

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In the world of Bookstagram, tropes are important. We have all seen the Tiktoks giving us amazing lists of books with enemies to lovers, love triangles, and the one bed trope. All of them are amazing and those people are doing the Lord's work.

In today's episode, Chelsea and Taryn discuss some of their favorite and least favorite tropes. They both apologize up front if you hate their opinions. If you are really passionate about it, send them a message. 

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Welcome back, friends! A week overdue (again, it's in our name) we give you our review of Cinder. If you enjoy fairytale retellings, this series is for you. A fun sassy main character, an adorable love interest, and a wonderfully evil villain, this series is an exciting read that is sure to bring you joy.

General Overview: 0:00 - 28:50

Spoilers: 28:50 - 47:10

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In this week's episode, Chelsea and Taryn discuss some of their favorite fictional royals. Did we miss some of your favorites? Send them a message and tell them who you would have added to your list. 

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Most readers have certain books that just make them feel at home. In a quick episode for the week, Chelsea and Taryn share some of their favorite comfort books. 

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A Deadly Education has been described as a "dark Harry Potter" story. However, there is really no way to compare this story to other books. A school with no teachers, unwritten rules, and monsters constantly trying to kill you? Sounds a little stressful. Join your hosts as they discuss one of their favorite reads of the year. 

General Overview: 0:00 - 32:35

Spoilers: 32:35 - 51:21

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