Checked Out and Overdue

With Chelsea out on maternity leave, Taryn has guest host Cass (@fictionalcass) on to review Pierce Brown's dystopian sci-fi novel, Red Rising. This first book in the series is a wild ride so listen in to hear Taryn and Cass's thoughts.

Intro: 0:00 - 13:03

General Overview: 13:03 - 46:52

Spoilers: 46:52 - 1:19:22

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This week Chelsea and Taryn discuss some of the books they want to read this book. The twist: they have to pull from books that they have already bought but haven't read yet. The never ending struggle of every book worm is reading the books they already own and our hosts are tackling that this year.

Intro: 0:00 - 10:23

TBR Discussion: 10:23 - 51:39

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Happy Tuesday! Chelsea and Taryn are back this week to review one of their favorite reads of 2023. Little Thieves is a twisted retelling of The Goose Girl fairy tale, but instead of following the perspective of the princess, this book explores why her maid stole her crown and subjected her to the life of a commoner. This story has everything that a good tale needs and more. Enjoy!

Intro: 0:00 - 18:54

General Overview: 1 8:54 - 39:22

Spoilers: 39:22 - 58:13

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This week's episode features Chelsea and Taryn talking about the new Percy Jackson tv show for much longer than they should have. They also eventually get around to discussing the second book in the Percy Jackson and the Olympians series, The Sea of Monsters.

Intro: 0:00 - 5:00

Percy Jackson TV show thoughts: 5:00 - 28:30

General Overview: 28:30 - 46:48

Spoilers: 46:48 - 1:04:10

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Check in with Taryn and Chelsea as they wish everyone a happy holidays and discuss some of their favorite reads of 2023 are. Shout out and thank you to all the amazing listeners who listen make this podcast and community so amazing!

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With Taryn taking a break, Chelsea and guest host Mad (@readingwraynbow) take this week to discuss the adorable Christmas romance book, Lovelight Farms by B.K. Borison. This delightful story is everything anyone could ask for in a holiday romance book. Listen in as Chelsea and Mad talk about their favorite aspects of this story and its immaculate vibes.

Intro: 0:00 - 8:36

General Overview: 8:36 - 31:23

Spoilers: 31:23 - 58:46

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Once again, this entire episode is spoiler-filled and there is no spoiler-free section. After 11 episodes, Chelsea and Taryn finally wrap up the last book in the Throne of Glass series and discuss the beautiful and heart-wrenching close to this epic series. They also discuss a few Maas-verse spoilers at the end so be forewarned.

Intro: 0:00 - 15:51

Spoiler Review: 15:51 - 1:13:02

Maasverse Spoilers: 1:13:02 - 1:30:38

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Be forewarned that this entire episode is spoiler-filled and there is no spoiler-free section this episode. Tune in as Taryn and Chelsea review part 1 of the final book in the Throne of Glass series. This epic story ends with so much happening and Taryn and Chelsea have so many thoughts to share about the beginning of this fantastic finale.

Intro: 0:00 - 12:04

General Overview: 12:04 - 19:17

Aedion/Lysandra: 19:17 - 36:56

Manon/Dorian: 36:56 - 53:13

Chaol/Yrene/Nesryn: 53:13 - 1:01:17

Rowan/Elide/Lorcan/Gavriel: 1:01:17 - 1:06:32

Aelin/Fenrys: 1:06:32 - 1:26:16

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Happy Halloween to all friends and listeners. In true Checked Out and Overdue tradition, Chelsea and Taryn continue their journey through the Twilight saga with the third installment, Eclipse, by Stephanie Meyer. Tune in for another chaos filled review of the hot mess that is this book.

Intro: 0:00 - 16:35

General Overview: 16:35 - 36:47

Spoilers: 36:47 - 1:08:46

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In a surprise twist to no one involved except Chelsea, guest stars Mad (@readingwraynbow) and Cass (@fictionalcass) join in this week IN PERSON to review Gallant by V.E. Schwab. This beautiful gothic story follows 16 year-old orphan Olivia who is mysteriously invited by family she didn't know she had to a home that her mother's journal explicitly warns her to stay away from. Listen in to a fun and (not shockingly) chaotic episode with Taryn, Chelsea, Mad, and Cass.

Intro: 0:00 - 16:43

General Overview: 16:43 - 37:25

Spoilers: 37:25 - 1:04:53

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