Crime writer Ernest Cunningham finds himself on a luxury train journey through the Australien outback, surrounded by fellow authors, critics, and publishing industry figures. The trip is meant to be a celebration of crime fiction, but when murder occurs aboard the Ghan, it quickly turns into a real-life whodunit. With the train sealed off from the outside world, everyone becomes both a suspect and a potential detective, forcing Ernest to use his storytelling instincts to unravel the mystery before the killer strikes again. Blending classic locked-room mystery elements with sharp satire, the novel playfully critiques the world of publishing, exploring themes of plagiarism, rivalry, and the nature of storytelling itself. As Ernest navigates shifting alibis, literary egos, and unreliable narratives, he must separate fiction from reality to uncover the truth - before he becomes the next victim.

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Violet Sorrengail and Xaden Riorson face their most perilous battle yet as the delicate balance of power between dragon riders and the venin begins to unravel. As Violet embarks on a desperate quest to uncover the truth about the elusive seventh species of dragon, she must navigate treacherous alliances and confront the growing divide between those who seek to protect Navarre and those who hunger for greater power. Meanwhile, Xaden struggles to resist the lure of the venin’s magic, knowing that every use of his abilities brings him closer to corruption. With rebellion relics revealing hidden potential, riders awakening new signets, and betrayals threatening their every move, Violet and Xaden must decide how far they are willing to go to save their people - without losing themselves in the process.

Join us as we discuss the seventh dragon species, venin signets, riders with rebellion relics, and more in this episode of our spoiler-filled podcast.

Book Club Kit: Onyx Storm

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Poppy was chosen during childhood to be the Maiden, a revered and sacred role with significant future responsibilities. As the Maiden, she is expected to lead a life of seclusion and maintain her purity, guarding a secret that could alter the fate of the entire realm. A secret that Poppy herself doesn’t even know. This duty comes with its challenges, as she grapples with the weight of her unknown responsibilities and the limitations placed on her. Enter Hawke – a mysterious guard assigned to protect her. Their connection grows into a forbidden and passionate romance. Amidst the romantic entanglements, this book weaves a tapestry of political machinations and ancient secrets. The world-building is full of well-crafted mythology and history, and the plot is rife with twists and turns as readers uncover the mysteries surrounding Poppy’s role as the Maiden and the greater forces at play in the world.

How does Poppy’s character evolve given the constraints placed upon her as the maiden? What aspects of the world-building stand out? And what are our expectations for the rest of this series? Join us as we discuss these questions and more in this episode of our spoiler-filled podcast.

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Coming up next: Onyx Storm by Rebecca Yarros

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For our last episode of 2024 we wanted to recap everything we’ve read so far this year, both for our podcast buddy-reads and as individuals who don’t always read everything together. We are excited to return refreshed and ready to read some new books in 2025.

What’s the best book we read in 2024? Who was the most memorable character of 2024? Are there any books that we DNF’d (did not finish)? Join us as we discuss these questions and more in episode 27 of our spoiler-filled podcast.

Questions: The questions discussed in this episode are partly pulled from the Annual End of Year Survey from Perpetual Page Turner. → https://eternitybooksreview.wordpress.com/2020/01/07/end-of-year-book-surveyreading-wrap-up-2019-edition/

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Coming up next: From Blood and Ash by Jennifer L. Armentrout

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Set in the charming Maple Sugar Inn, known for its historic allure and a charming library, the story revolves around Hattie Coleman, a young widow balancing the demands of running the inn and raising her child alone. Life takes an unexpected turn when Erica, Claudia, and Anna—three lifelong friends united by their shared history and a love for books—arrive for a book club retreat. As they share stories and reveal the emotional burdens they carry, their visit begins to intertwine deeply with Hattie's own life. Over the course of a transformative week, these four women embark on a journey of mutual support and discovery, potentially marking the beginning of a new, enriching chapter in their lives.

Join us as we discuss the strengths and challenges of long-term friendship, resilience, how books bring people together and more in this episode of our spoiler-filled podcast.

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Coming up next: Season 3 Wrap-Up

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Aelin has been captured by the Fae Queen Maeve and is imprisoned in an iron coffin, leaving her friends and allies to mount a desperate rescue mission. While Rowan takes his cadre members who are newly released from the blood oath with Maeve to rescue his mate, the favors that Aelin called in before her capture still have to face the threat of the Valg forces, led by Erawan. And now the Aelin can’t look for the third Wyrdkey, Dorian takes on the responsibility of finding the final key and closing the Wyrdgate for good. This novel weaves together multiple storylines, exploring the complex relationships and loyalties between characters, as well as their individual growth and development. The many overarching plot threads and character arcs that have been building are finally coming to a close, culminating in an epic battle that will determine the fate of Erilea. This is a thrilling and emotional conclusion to the “Throne of Glass” series, filled with action, magic, romance, and resilience as our well-loved characters fight for the survival of their world.

Who is our favorite character in this series and why? Which romantic relationship did we find the most compelling or satisfying? Which battle or action sequence did you find the most memorable, and why? Join us as we discuss these questions and more in this episode of our spoiler-filled podcast.

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Coming up next: The Book Club Hotel by Sarah Morgan

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In the small town of Hollow Creek, a year has passed since a series of brutal murders haunted the community. Penny, still reeling from the trauma, tries to move on. But as Halloween approaches, unsettling copycat killings rock the town once again. Fear and suspicion grip the community. Unable to shake the feeling that something isn’t right, Penny joins forces with her friends to uncover the truth. With time running out, Penny has to decipher who she can trust before another life is taken.

How do Penny’s feelings toward Nash influence her actions throughout the book? How do Nash and Grace cope differently with their father’s dark past? What are our thoughts on ambiguous endings? Join us as we discuss these questions and more in this episode of our spoiler-filled podcast.

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Coming up next: Kingdom of Ash by Sarah J. Maas

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"Practical Magic" by Alice Hoffman is a captivating tale that weaves the supernatural with the intricacies of family life and love. The story centers around the Owens women, who have been associated with witchcraft for over two hundred years, making them the subjects of fear and fascination in their Massachusetts town. The novel follows the lives of sisters Gillian and Sally Owens, who grow up as outsiders under the watchful eyes of their mystical aunts in a house filled with mysterious concoctions and black cats. Desperate to escape their heritage and the rumors of witchery, Gillian and Sally take different paths—Gillian through a series of tumultuous relationships and Sally by marrying and attempting a normal life. Despite their efforts to deny their legacy, the sisters find themselves drawn back together by the unbreakable bonds of family and the magic they cannot escape.

How does each generation of Owens women approach their magical heritage differently? How does the blend of the magical and the mundane affect our perception of the story? Join us as we discuss these questions and more in this episode of our spoiler-filled podcast.

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Coming up next: The Haunting by Natasha Preston

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“The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches" by Sangu Mandanna is a captivating tale about Mika Moon, one of the few witches in Britain who has lived her life under strict rules to hide her magic and avoid other witches to preventing their powers from mingling and drawing attentuon. Despite her solitary existence, Mika breaks one rule by sharing videos online, masquerading as a witch, believing it to be harmless. However, this leads to an unexpected invitation to teach magic to three young witches at the secluded Nowhere House. Breaking all her rules, Mika accepts and finds herself intertwined with the house's eclectic residents, including a surly yet intriguing (aka HOT) librarian named Jamie. As Mika grows closer to this newfound family, she faces a dilemma of whether to risk everything for the sake of belonging against the dangers that lurk beyond the wards of Nowhere house.

How does Mika’s status as an orphan and a witch shape her character and her actions throughout the novel? How does this author’s depiction of witches challenge traditional witch stereotypes? Join us as we discuss these questions and more in this episode of our spoiler-filled podcast.

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Coming up next: Just Like Home by Sarah Gailey

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In Simone St. James's "Murder Road," newlyweds April and Eddie inadvertently become embroiled in a series of chilling, supernatural murders after picking up a wounded hitchhiker on a desolate road. Initially on their way to a honeymoon retreat, they are drawn into the dark past of Coldlake Falls as they are suspected by local law enforcement for the hitchhiker's subsequent death. Their investigation into the town’s eerie history reveals a sinister force that threatens to unravel not just the mysteries of the murderous road, but their very lives.

Join us as we discuss April and Eddie’s relationship, our comparison of this book to other publications from Simone St. James, and more in this episode of our spoiler-filled podcast.

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Coming up next: The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches by Sangu Mandanna

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