In chapter 48, Torry (she/her) and Laura from What to Read Next discuss book-influencing (0:00) and then recap The Deal by Elle Kennedy (20:15). Finally, they get into their Internet Investigation, Wonder Whys, Gripes and Grumbles, Side Character Spotlight, and Sequel Scoop (1:09:27).

Content Warning: Discussion about sexual assault throughout the episode. Take care!

Spoiler Warning: While we explore The Deal in detail, rest assured that there won't be any spoilers in the episode beyond this book.

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Upcoming Episodes:

• Deep End by Ali Hazelwood

• Skin of the Night by C.K. Bennett

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Music by Simon Tebbenham.

In chapter 47, Torry (she/her) and Angela Bloom (she/her) recap From Blood and Ash by Jennifer L. Armentrout (10:20). Then get into their Internet Investigation, Wonder Whys, Gripes and Grumbles, Side Character Spotlight, and Sequel Scoop (1:29:24).

Content Warning: Discussion about violence throughout the episode. Take care!

Spoiler Warning: While we explore From Blood and Ash in detail, rest assured that there won't be any spoilers in the episode beyond this book.

Angela’s Previous RTBR Appearances

• Bridgerton Season 3, Part 2 Review

• Romancing Mr. Bridgerton by Julia Quinn (and Bridgerton Season 3, Part 1 Review)

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Upcoming Episodes:

• The Deal by Elle Kennedy

• Deep End by Ali Hazelwood

• Skin of the Night by C.K. Bennett

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Music by Simon Tebbenham.

In chapter 46, Torry (she/her) and Deniz (she/her) recap Praise by Sara Cate (4:01). Then get into their Internet Investigation, Wonder Whys, Gripes and Grumbles, Side Character Spotlight, and Sequel Scoop (1:20:00).

Content Warning: Discussion about dominant/submissive relationship, age gap romance, and transphobia throughout the episode. Take care!

Spoiler Warning: While we explore Praise in detail, rest assured that there won't be any spoilers in the episode beyond this book.

Deniz’s Previous Appearances

• The Idea of You by Robinne Lee (and Movie)
• Patreon 32: Casting Almosts

Upcoming Episodes:

• Skin of the Night by C.K. Bennett 

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Music by Simon Tebbenham.

In chapter 45, Torry (she/her) and Mason (he/him) share their thoughts on Onyx Storm by Rebecca Yarros (1:39) and then recap the book (25:26). Finally, they get into their Internet Investigation, Wonder Whys, Gripes and Grumbles, Side Character Spotlight, and Sequel Scoop (1:44:47).

Content Warning: Discussion about violence, death, and war throughout the episode. Take care!

Spoiler Warning: This episode contains spoilers for the entire Empyrean series. 

Mason’s Previous Appearances

• Fourth Wing Bonus Chapter 27 by Rebecca Yarros

• Fourth Wing Bonus Chapters 9 and 16 by Rebecca Yarros

• Iron Flame by Rebecca Yarros

• Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros

• Bonus 1: The Bachelorette Season 15 Premiere Recap

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Upcoming Episodes:

• March 26: Praise by Sara Cate

• April 9: From Blood and Ash by Jennifer L. Armentrout

• April 23: The Deal by Elle Kennedy

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Music by Simon Tebbenham.

In this bonus episode, Torry (she/her) and Megan (she/her) discuss their trip to Forks, Washington, the setting of Twilight!

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In chapter 44, Torry (she/her) and Becky Feldman (she/her) from Too Stupid To Live: Romance Reviews $5 and Under recap The Hating Game by Sally Thorne (4:59). Next they discuss the movie adaptation (1:09:34) and get into their Internet Investigation, Wonder Whys, Gripes and Grumbles, and Sequel Scoop of the book and movie (1:27:12). Finally, they answer questions submitted by the listeners (1:36:01).

Spoiler Warning: This episode contains spoilers for the book: The Hating Game. 

Becky’s Previous Appearances

• The Unhoneymooners by Christina Lauren

• Episode 144: Petty about Kylie Jenner’s Tiktoks, Plastic Surgery in Hollywood, and Lea Michele at the Tonys

• Episode 123: Petty about The Price of Glee, Harry and Meghan Part 1, and Katie Holmes’ 2000s Look

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Upcoming Episodes:

• March 12: Onyx Storm by Rebecca Yarros

• March 26: Praise by Sara Cate

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Music by Simon Tebbenham.

In chapter 43, Torry (she/her) and Kirsten MacInnis (she/her) from Mess Magnets discuss Emily Henry’s writing style (0:00) and then recap Funny Story by Emily Henry (16:05). Finally, they get into their Internet Investigation, Wonder Whys, Gripes and Grumbles, and Sequel Scoop (1:21:28).

Spoiler Warning: This episode contains spoilers for the book: Funny Story

Kirsten’s Previous Appearances

• Patreon 112: 2025 Pop Culture Predictions

• Book Lovers by Emilly Henry

• Patreon 62: Ranking Fandom Names (Part 2)

• Patreon 57: Ranking Fandom Names (Part 1)

• Patreon 28: The Selena, Justin, and Hailey Relationship Timeline

• Patreon 16: 2023 Pop Culture Predictions

• Episode 110: Petty about the Latest in Kardashian News, the Queen, and Jennifer Lawrence’s Return (with Kirsten MacInnis)

• Episode 78: Petty about Celebrity Big Brother, Celebrity Pregnancy Announcements, and Standing Pants Only (with Kirsten MacInnis)

Listen to Torry discuss To All The Boys: Love Always on Movies that Raised Us and What a Girl Wants on The Rom Complex.

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Upcoming Episodes:

In chapter 42, Torry (she/her), Sam (she/her), and Shelby (she/her) from The Rom Complex recap The QB Bad Boy and Me by Tay Marley (7:01). Next, they discuss the movie adaptation, Sidelined: The QB and Me (1:26:35). Finally, Torry, Sam, and Shelby get into their Internet Investigation, Wonder Whys, Gripes and Grumbles, and Sequel Scoop for the book and movie (1:39:46).

Content Warning: Brief mention of a child homicide, teen pregnancy, and sex with a minor. Take care!

Spoiler Warning: While we explore The QB Bad Boy and Me in detail, rest assured that there won't be any spoilers for the prequel. We do briefly mention minor spoilers for the sequel.

Sam and Shelby’s Previous Appearances

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Music by Simon Tebbenham.

In chapter 41, Torry (she/her) and Mason (he/him) recap the Fourth Wing Bonus Chapter 27 by Rebecca Yarros (7:16). Then get into their Internet Investigation, Wonder Whys, Gripes and Grumbles, and Sequel Scoop (32:02).

Spoiler Warning: This episode contains spoilers for the entire Empyrean series. 

Mason’s Previous Appearances

Check out the excerpt of Onyx Storm mentioned in the episode.

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In chapter 40, Torry (she/her) and Haley Strong (she/her) from RHAP: We Know The Bachelor discuss what Omegaverse books are (11:10) and then recap Bride by Ali Hazelwood (17:23). Then get into their Internet Investigation, Wonder Whys, Gripes and Grumbles, and Sequel Scoop (1:19:43). Finally, they answer questions submitted by the listeners (1:33:00).

Spoiler Warning: This episode contains spoilers for the book: Bride. 

Haley’s Previous Appearances

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Upcoming Episodes:

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Music by Simon Tebbenham.