Secrets, Shadows, and Slow-Burn Tension

This episode, we’re diving deep into A Court This Cruel and Lovely by Stacia Stark, the first book in the Kingdom of Lies series—and let’s just say, we have thoughts. From deadly court politics to deliciously slow-burn romance and a heroine caught in a web of lies and loyalty, this book kept us guessing (and gasping) from start to finish. We talk betrayals, magical bonds, morally grey men, and why we’re absolutely hooked on this series. As always, spoilers ahead—so read up before tuning in!