Fantasy Femme Fatales

Two romantasy first-timers step into the gothic fantasy and dark romance world of Anathema, book 1 of Keri Lake's Eating Woods duology. In today's episode, we're doing an overview of the Anathema book 1 in the Eating Woods Trilogy and sharing our hot takes and predictions for book 2 - Eldritch! If you're a bookish romantasy/fantasy/dark romance reader, join us as we unravel the world of Mortasia, Aethyria and the secrets of the Eating Woods.

(00:00) Introduction: The Ultimate Recap & What’s Next

(01:10) Maevyth’s Journey: From Pariah to Power

(03:20) Zevander’s Curses: A Life of Pain & Destiny

(05:45) Cadavros & The King’s Deadly Bargain08:00 - The Eating Woods & The Rise of Pestilence10:15 - The Old Gods & Their Role in What’s to Come12:30 - Dolion’s Vision: The Key to Defeating Cadavros?14:40 - Final Cliffhanger: The Fate of Aleysia16:15 - Predictions for Eldritch: What We Expect in Book 218:30 - Will Zevander Lose Control? Major Foreshadowing20:00 - Final Thoughts & Theories: What’s Next?21:30 - Outro: Get Ready for Eldritch!

Two romantasy first-timers step into the gothic fantasy and dark romance world of Anathema, book 1 of Keri Lake's Eating Woods duology. In today's episode, we're diving head first into Part 3 (Ch 55 to the end!), our final deep dive episode of Anathema! Things come to fruition with Maevyth and Zevander, and we're left on a MAJOR cliffhanger that left us in shambles. If you're a bookish romantasy/fantasy/dark romance reader, join us as we unravel the world of Mortasia, Aethyria and the secrets of the Eating Woods.

00:00 - Intro & Episode Overview02:15 - Final Deep Dive & Rapid Recap05:30 - Book 2 Predictions: What We Know & Theories10:45 - Maevyth’s Journey into the Eating Woods16:20 - The Bone Whip Awakens & The Fight for Survival22:35 - Grandmother Agatha’s Terrifying End26:50 - Zevander’s Dramatic Rescue & The Black Flames30:40 - The Crone Witch’s Revelation & Ancient History Unfolds37:15 - Zevander & Maevyth: Tension, Scars, & Confessions42:30 - A Heated Moment & The Rising Darkness47:55 - Cadavros’ Nightmare Bargain & Zevander’s Torture53:15 - Maevyth’s Power Awakens: The Death Glyph Appears58:40 - The Lovers’ Fate & Future Plans1:03:50 - Final Cliffhanger: Aleysia’s Fate Revealed1:08:20 - Book 1 Wrap-Up & Key Takeaways1:12:40 - Predictions for Eldritch: What’s Coming Next?1:18:00 - Closing Thoughts & What’s Next for the Podcast

Two romantasy first-timers step into the gothic fantasy and dark romance world of Anathema, book 1 of Keri Lake's Eating Woods duology. In today's episode, we're diving head first into prophecy and the yearning we've all been waiting for in the second half of Part 2 of Anathema (Ch 41 to Ch 54). Maevyth and Zevander finally get up close and personal, and Sara and Karah go wild with theories. If you're a bookish romantasy/fantasy/dark romance reader, join us as we unravel the world of Mortasia, Aethyria and the secrets of the Eating Woods.

00:00 - Intro & New Mic Setup 02:15 - Anathema Trilogy Confirmed05:42 - Recap of Part Two So Far 08:30 - Spice Alert: Things Are Heating Up 11:20 - Branimir’s Dark Reputation 14:05 - The Propulszir Glyph & Zevander’s ‘Distraction’ 18:32 - Rykaia’s Mind-Reading & Maevyth’s Dirty Secret 22:40 - Morsana’s Ominous Warning About Zevander 26:50 - Zevander’s Moon Witch Nickname 30:15 - Black Flames & A New Power Awakens 34:00 - Zevander’s Post-Training Struggles 37:45 - The Mark on Maevyth’s Neck 41:30 - Dungeon Tension & Zevander’s Killer Instinct 46:15 - The ‘Poison’ in Maevyth’s Blood 50:40 - What Does Zevander Fear? 55:00 - Zevander at Court: A Growing Uprising 59:10 - Crossbow Attack at the Initios Ceremony 1:03:35 - The ‘Cadavros Lives’ Chants—Truth or Myth? 1:08:20 - Balcony Flirting & Bladeplay with Zevander 1:12:45 - Training With Sablefyre—The Erotic Side of Magic? 1:18:50 - "Tell Me How It Feels, Maevyth"—Zevander Loses Control 1:24:00 - Rykaia’s Past & The Secrets of Eidolon 1:30:15 - Unraveling the Book’s Puzzle—The Grymswood Mystery 1:35:40 - Raivox Returns! The Feathered Dragon Awakens 1:41:00 - Rykaia & Maevyth’s Dangerous Night Out 1:45:20 - Aphrodisiac Drinks & Maevyth’s First Wild Night 1:49:30 - Zevander’s Furious Protection & Tension 1:54:05 - Possession? Shadows & Sablefyre Take Over 1:59:30 - Secrets of the Magelords & The Painting of Magekae 2:05:10 - Zevander’s Unspoken Claim on Maevyth 2:11:00 - The Dance of the Scorpion—Mating Ritual? 2:16:20 - Rykaia’s Painful Past Revealed 2:21:30 - The Magelords’ Plan to Burn Maevyth in Sablefyre 2:27:00 - Morsana’s Final Warning & Maevyth’s New Powers 2:33:15 - Zevander’s Investigation & The King’s Dark Bargains 2:38:40 - Dolion’s Shocking Vision—Zevaeth Confirmed?! 2:44:10 - Zevander Steps Through the Portal—For His Mate 2:50:00 - Final Thoughts & Book Club Questions 2:55:30 - What Will Zevander Sacrifice to Save Maevyth? 3:00:00 - Next Episode Preview: The Final Part of Anathema!

Two romantasy first-timers step into the gothic fantasy and dark romance world of Anathema, book 1 of Keri Lake's Eating Woods duology. In today's episode, we're diving into the first half of Part 2 of Anathema (Ch 25 to Ch 40) - where your FMC and MMC finally meet IRL! If you're a bookish romantasy/fantasy/dark romance reader, join us as we unravel the world of Mortasia, Aethyria and the secrets of the Eating Woods.

Two romantasy first-timers step into the gothic fantasy and dark romance world of Anathema, book 1 of Keri Lake's Eating Woods duology. In today's episode, we're diving into Part 1 of Anathema (Ch 1 - Ch 24) and diving into Zevander's twisted world on the other side of the Umbravale. We're finally getting to see some of Maevyth's possible relation to an extinct bloodline, and a peek into Zevander's haunting trauma. If you're a bookish romantasy/fantasy/dark romance reader, join us as we unravel the world of Mortasia, Aethyria and the secrets of the Eating Woods.

Your two fave fantasy femme fatales step into the gothic fantasy and dark romance world of Anathema, book 1 of Keri Lake's Eating Woods duology. In today's episode, we're diving into Part 1 of Anathema (Ch 1 - Ch 24) from our cursed FMC Maevyth's point of view and exploring the magic system, world building and symbolism of her journey in Foxglove Parish. If you're a bookish romantasy/fantasy/dark romance reader, join us as we unravel the world of Mortasia, Aethyria and the secrets of the Eating Woods.