This week our hosts are discussing Angeline Boulley's debut novel, Firekeeper's Daughter. This story follows 18-year-old Daunis as she is swept into an FBI investigation of a new lethal drug. While this is a heavier story (please check out trigger warnings), you will walk away from this book with a beautiful sense of hope. 

Intro: 0:00 - 11:53

General Overview: 11:53 - 33:45

Spoilers: 33:45 - 56:59

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This week our hosts had the amazing opportunity to interview one of their favorite authors, Sarah M. Eden. Sarah writes witty and charming historical romances with some of the most well-crafted characters you will ever have the pleasure of reading about. Chelsea and Taryn had such a blast talking with her, and they hope that by the end of this episode you have at least one of Sarah's books in your shopping cart. 

If you have never read any of Sarah's books, check out her website for a list of all of her books: https://www.sarahmeden.com/ 

and follow her on Instagram: @sara_m_eden

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After some harassment on her part, Mad wiggled her way back on for another episode this month (it didn't really take a lot of convincing). This week our hosts and guest are discussing Sue Lynn Tan's stunning debut novel Daughter of the Moon Goddess. Listen as they rave about this book for over an hour. If you are interested in a beautifully crafted fantasy world with intriguing characters and plot lines, this is the book for you. 

Intro: 0:00 - 12:23

General Overview: 12:23 - 41:12

Spoilers: 41:12 - 1:06:59

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This week Chelsea and Taryn are traveling to pre-revolution America to discuss The Indigo Girl, a historical fiction novel based on the true story of Eliza Lucas. (Shockingly there were no Hamilton "Eliiiiza" references) Listen as they discuss this inspiring story and the impact Eliza had on future generations.

Intro: 0:00 - 10:32

General Overview: 10:32  - 33:12

Spoilers: 33:12 - 52:16

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Chelsea and Taryn are again joined by their good friend Madison to review the next book in their Throne of Glass reread, Heir of Fire. This book plays such a significant role in the overarching plotline of the series and our hosts had an absolute blast talking about Aelin's journey. This book discusses grief, healing, and love, and will set the rest of the plot in motion. If you have not read the previous books please be aware that the general overview has spoilers for the three previous books. Since this book is so pivotal in the series, they also included a brief series spoiler discussion for the rest of the series at the end.  

Intro: 0:00 - 13:02

General Overview: 13:02 - 44:38

Book Spoilers: 44:38 - 1:14:09

Series Spoilers: 1:14:09 - 1:29:43

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This week Chelsea and Taryn play their first round of fictional character speed-friending! Listen as they discuss which characters from a variety of books they think would be friends (or just combinations they think would be funny to witness) and go on a variety of off-topic tangents. 

Did you have some fun combos come to mind? Send them a message so they can post it to their story! 

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Tune in this week for Chelsea and Taryn's shortest and possibly saddest episode to date. Listen in as these two try not cry and talk about the unique approach John Boyne takes to writing a Holocaust book. 

Intro: 0:00 - 4:33

General Overview: 4:33 - 18:45

Spoilers: 18:45 - 27:56

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Chelsea and Taryn return to the world of vampires and werewolves to discuss the second book of the Twilight Saga, New Moon. They both still laugh about last year's episode and they enjoyed continuing to question their taste in fictional men. This episode is full of spoilers, so listen at your own risk.

Intro: 0:00 - 6:54

General Overview (with minor spoilers): 6:54 - 31:21

Spoilers (with all the spoilers): 31:21 - 59:59

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*cue intense organ music* 

This week our hosts are reviewing the book that inspired Chelsea's all-time favorite musical! This story presents itself as a historical tale as the author walks us through the *very true* story of the opera house ghost. Our hosts compare the book to both the movie and the stage production, and they apologize for the number of times they break out in song. 

Intro: 0:00 - 3:33

General Overview: 3:33 - 38:01

Spoilers: 38:01 - 1:03:46

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Chelsea and Taryn continue their Spooktober episodes by reviewing Erin Craig's haunting Twelve Dancing Princesses retelling. This eerie tale reinvents a classic fairy tale by adding layers of horror that will have you guessing throughout the book. This book is the spookiest of their October reads, so you don't want to miss it!

General Overview: 9:15 - 33:03

Spoilers: 33:03 - 53:50

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