It Gets Good

SPOILER WARNING: This episode contains spoilers for A Court of Frost and Starlight throughout the entirety of the episode. Please come back and listen once you're all caught up on the ACOTAR series!

Two episodes in one week?! How lucky are you guys! Join us for this bonus episode talking about all things A Court of Frost and Starlight... We promise that this little novella is full of important, necessary information and you absolutely DO need to read it along with the rest of the books in the series.

We are jumping right into A Court of Silver Flames for the month of May, so join us on Fable to readalong and share your thoughts throughout your experience!

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WARNING: This episode contains spoilers for all of ACOWAR, as well as spoilers for the whole ACOTAR series starting at 1:17:49.

It feels like it's been forever since we talked about the SJM universe and it is SO good to be back! In this week's episode, we are talking about A Court Of Wings and Ruin and per usual, we came prepared with all the notes and thoughts.

Also announced in this week's episode is our May book club: Funny Story by Emily Henry! We can't wait to dive into her newest novel; make sure to grab your copy and read along with us!

Currently Reading:

Daisy Haites: The Great Undoing by Jessa Hastings

A Court of Frost and Starlight by Sara J Maas

Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince by JK Rowling

A Throne From the Ashes by CC Penaranda

Love on the Brain by Ali Hazelwood

Funny Story by Emliy Henry

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This week we are celebrating one WHOLE YEAR of It Gets Good! We are so thankful for all of you that have made this possible, and can't wait for what the future will hold! This episode we go through our favorite moments from the past year, our goals for the future, and some fun book superlatives.

Currently Reading:

Just for the Summer by Abby Jimenez

A Throne From the Ashes by CC Penaranda

Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix

Listen for the Lie by Amy Tintera

Added to TBR:

Avalon Tower by CN Crawford

A Sword of Shadow and Deceit by Lucinda Dark

The Ever King by LJ Andrews

A Love Like the Sun by Riss M Neilson

The Book of Doors by Gareth Brown

A Short Walk Through the Wide World by Douglas Westerbeke

A Season for Setting Fires by mightbewriting

Daisy Haites: The Great Undoing by Jessa Hastings

Magnolia Parks: Into the Dark by Jessa Hastings

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We have a very special guest for you on the It Gets Good podcast! Join Kyleigh for today's episode while she interviews the Queen of Bookstagram, Tessa from @thelithomebody. They cover it all from how Bookstagram brought them together and the friendship they've formed over their love for reading and THINGS. This episode is packed with Tessa's top recommendations for the coziest reading experience to her best beauty products and so much in between.

If you don't already, be sure to follow Tessa over on Instagram! Her page feels like the warmest, kindest hug with an endless amount of resources for you to become the reader you aspire to be.

Currently reading:

Magnolia Parks by Jessa Hastings

A Court of Wings and Ruin by Sarah J. Maas

Just for the Summer by Abby Jimenez

Red Rising by Pierce Brown

Harry Potter and a Goblet of Fire by J.K. Rowling

Added to TBR:

Emily Wilde's Encyclopaedia of Faeries by Heather Fawcett

The Shadow of the Wind by Carlos Ruiz Zafón

Olivetti by Allie Millington

A Love Letter to Whiskey by Kandi Steiner

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This week we re-listened to our first two episodes of the podcast to see how far we've come since our humble beginnings. A lot has changed in a year—except for Micaela's love for fantasy romance.

Currently Reading:

Ready or Not by Cara Bastone

Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix

An Heir Comes to Rise by CC Penaranda

Into the Dark by Jessa Hastings

Red Rising by Pierce Brown

Added to TBR:

Butcher and Blackbird by Brynne Weaver

The Orphanage by the Lake by Danniel G. Miller

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Please enjoy this spoiler free episode of the It Gets Good podcast!

We've made it through the first quarter of 2024 and we're sharing all of our 5 star reads so far this year! We said that it would be a year of comfort rereads and filled with Sarah J. Maas, but Kyleigh also discovered her new favorite non-fantasy series in the month of March.

Check out our instagram for a full list of our 5 star books!

Currently Reading:

Red Rising by Pierce Brown

Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire by JK Rowling

Magnolia Parks: Into The Dark

The Traitor Queen by Danielle L Jensen

Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix by JK Rowling

Name Your Price by Holly James

A Cup of Silver Linings by Karen Hawkins

Removed from TBR:

Tom Lake by Ann Pachett

If Only I Had Told Her by Laura Nolan

Every Last Word by Tamara Ireland Stone

Slammed by Colleen Hoover

Pretty Girls by Karin Slaughter

Honeysuckle Season by Mary Ellen Taylor

All Rhodes Lead Here by Mariana Zapata

The Family Remains by Lisa Jewell

The Oracle Queen by Kendare Blake

A Thousand Heartbeats by Kiera Cass

WARNING: This episode contains spoilers starting at 19:04.

We are so excited to chat about our March Book Club pick: Bride by Ali Hazelwood. We were all surprised (Hannah the most of all) with how much we enjoyed this book! It was funny, intriguing, and a great introduction to the Omegaverse. If you don't know what the Omegaverse even is, don't worry because we talk through it in this episode.

Also, if you didn't already hear, we are taking a break from our normal book club in April but our SJM Book Club is still going as scheduled. We can't wait to celebrate ONE YEAR of the It Gets Good Podcast next month!!

Currently Reading:

The Contender by Rubykrishna

Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix by JK Rowling

Prime Time Romance by Kate Robb

The Book Charmer by Karen Hawkins

Magnolia Parks: The Long Way Home by Jessa Hastings

A Fire Endless by Rebecca Ross

Added to TBR:

The Midnight Feast by Lucy Foley

Happily Never After by Lynn Painter

Under the Tulip Tree by Michelle Shocklee

The Warded Man by Peter V Brett

The Games Gods Play by Abigail Owens

Blood of the Stars by Karyne Norton

The Sunken City by Emma V.R. Noyes

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WARNING: This episode contains spoilers for all of ACOMAF starting at 5:30. Spoilers for the entire ACOTAR series begin at 1:11:00.

It's finally time to discuss our favorite book from the SJM universe: A Court of Mist and Fury. We had an absolute blast reading this one with all of you and loved hearing all of your reactions. We TOLD YOU IT GETS GOOD. It was everything we hoped for and more! Buckle up because we have A LOT to say in this episode.

After listening, go grab A Court of Wings and Ruin because we are moving right along in the SJM book club. Can't wait to keep reading this series with you!

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Join us next week for our episode of Bride by Ali Hazelwood. And if you haven't had a chance to read it, there is still plenty of time! It was such a quick, fun read.

Currently reading:

Bride by Ali Hazelwood

Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire by JK Rowling

Gilded Cage by Lynette Noni

Magnolia Parks by Jessa Hastings

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We are back with another episode about our second love, Dramione! We cover a lot of ground in this episode, addressing the current drama in the fanfic world, answering your questions, and updating you all on our top 5 Dramione fics. Spoiler: Micaela couldn't choose just 5 so she gives you 7!

We hope we are able to convince you to jump into the fanfic world (if we haven't already). It truly is the best place to be.

Click here for the Dramioine fanfic masterlist!

Don't forget, we're reading "Bride" by Ali Hazelwood this month. The episode will be released next week, so there is still plenty of time to catch up.

Currently reading:

Between Certifiable and Bliss by HeyJude19

Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire by JK Rowling

Daisy Haites by Jess Hastings

A Fire Endless by Rebecca Ross

Gilded Cage by Lynette Noni

Magnolia Parks by Jessa Hastings

Added to TBR:

His Girl by Greenflowerpot

Clockwork Angel by Cassandra Clare

How to End a Love Story by Yulin Kuang

Dinner for Vampires by Bethany Joy Lenz

The Threat Below by Jason Latshaw

The Killer You Know by SR Masters

A Fate Inked in Blood by Danielle L Jensen

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WARNING: This episode contains spoilers for just ACOTAR starting around 11:20 through the end of the episode.

Spoilers for the entire ACOTAR series start around 52:00.

It's time for our very first episode from the SJM Book Club! Join us as we finally dive into the Sarah J. Maas world and discuss A Court of Thorns and Roses. We are excited to start talking about these books with you, and it has been so fun to interact and hear all of your thoughts about it. We all love this series so much and we're so happy to hear that you are enjoying it right along with us. One book down, 15 more to go!

Please enjoy a special appearance from some of our favorite Booksta girls: @thelithomebody, @heykatelyn__, @poppyxpaper, and @blackistonbooks!

Currently reading:

Love, Theoretically by Ali Hazelwood

The Mystery Guest by Nita Prose

Added to TBR:

Vicious by VE Schwab – thanks to Arabella from Tiktok

Not in Love by Ali Hazelwood

Ruthless Fae (Zodiac Academy 2) by Caroline Peckham and Susanne Valenti

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