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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Our hosts are back to discuss another Throne of Glass book! This week they are joined by the lovely Kylie from @mamaneedsabook. If you haven't listened to the episodes for the first couple of books, give those a listen and then come back!

Intro: 00:00 - 15:06

General Overview: 15:06 - 42:00

Spoilers: 42:00 - 1:15:45

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In a magical land far away, dragons roam the earth sharing their majesty and power with those lucky enough to be blessed by their presence. This is the world that Chelsea would give anything to live in. There are very few things in this world that Chelsea loves more than dragons. Smart dragons, dumb dragons, talking dragons, dragons that communicate telepathically, old dragons, young dragons, literally all the dragons. In today's episode, Chelsea and Taryn discuss some of their favorite dragon books to celebrate Chelsea's complete adoration for these stunning creatures.  

** Taryn's audio was a little quiet this week (still figuring out her new microphone) so we apologize for the audio issues.**  

Intro: 0:00 - 15:20 

Dragon Chat: 15:20 - 45:28 

Wrap-up: 45:28 - 52:58 

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This week Chelsea and Taryn discuss the mysterious cold case introduced in Maureen Johnson's book, Truly Devious. This adventure takes place at the larger-than-life school in the mountains, Ellingham Academy, another school on the long list of schools that Chelsea and Taryn wish they could attend (minus the murder). In another whirlwind episode, our hosts try desperately to keep all of the characters straight and review the first book in the Truly Devious trilogy. 

Intro: 0:00 - 14:38

Overview: 14:38 - 33:36

Spoilers:  - 33:36 - 47:33

Wrap-up:  - 47:33 - 50:44

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This week our hosts are joined by their internet friend turned real friend Madison from @readingwraynbow! This was Madison's first time entering the world of Greek gods in the Percy Jackson series (can you believe it??). Listen as our hosts recall their first time reading the series and the special place it still has on their shelves. 

Intro: 0:00 - 16:09

Overview: 16:09 - 45:28

Spoilers: 45:28 - 1:10:56

Wrap-up: 1:10:56 - 1:14:18

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In honor of the end of the school year and Taryn turning in her first graduate program application, Chelsea and Taryn discuss some of their favorite fictional places of learning. Enjoy a step into schools they would die to be able to attend (in some cases literally).

Intro 0:00 - 10:42

Hogwarts (Harry Potter) 10:42 - 18:37

Camp Half-Blood/Camp Jupiter (Percy Jackson) 18:37 - 21:50

Scholomance (Deadly Education) 21:50 - 23:38

Ellingham Academy (Truly Devious) 23:38 - 26:58

Marsyas Island Orphanage (House in the Cerulean Sea) 26:58 - 29:39

Battle School (Ender’s Game) 29:39 - 32:54

Little Palace (Shadow and Bone) 32:54 - 39:43

Ms. Frizzle’s class (The Magic School Bus) 39:43 - 43:12

Forks High School (Twilight) 43:12 - 46:47

The Oasis (Ready Player One) 46:47 - 49:31

Gallagher Academy (I’d Tell You I Love You But Then I’d Have to Kill You) 49:31 - 51:39

Wrap-Up 51:39 - 54:20

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