Shelf Pleasure

It’s episode two of Kelsey’s villain era as she and Krista discuss A Ruin of Roses by KF Breene. Listen in as they try to understand the terms of a vague curse, the broody cursed prince, and the heroine who is NOT like other maidens. Could it be another hate read? 

CW: explicit sexual content, violence, kidnapping, confinement, terminal illness, death of a parent (off page), murder 

Shelf Pleasure is back with the third (or maybe fourth?) installation of the Deal with a Demon series by Katee Robert in The Gargoyle's Captive. If you watched Gargoyles as a kid and also fantasized about splooge volume that would rival Nickelodeon, then this is the monster romance for you. Listen in to see what Krista and Kelsey had to say about it.

CW: explicit sex, violence, blood, self-harm ideation, consensual non-consent, abuse, murder, giant spiders

Shelf Pleasure is back, baby! In the Season 2 premiere, Krista and Kelsey really tell on themselves while they discuss Black Sheep by Alexa Harlowe and Brynne Weaver. Listen in to find out who had to read one-handed, who had to stop reading to lay on the floor, and why Tenacious D made an appearance (not irl, just like...as a reference).

CW: graphic sex, violence, addiction, references to eating disorders, child marriage, BDSM, consensual non-consent, cults, serial murder

Shelf Pleasure is back with more Sierra Simone and this time they're journeying to Thornchapel in A Lesson in Thorns. Because who wouldn't want to reconnect with old friends by conducting magical, kinky sex rituals in the woods? As an added bonus, experience Krista and Kelsey being efficient for the first time ever! 

CW: graphic sex, BDSM, blood play, abuse, death of a parent, rape (historical, off-page)

If the phrase “Don’t bully me…I’ll come” appeals to you, then you might want to join Krista and Kelsey as they discuss Hate (Madison Kate #1) by Tate James in this week’s episode. If that phrase doesn't appeal to you, we suggest joining anyway because this series and its respective discussion were unhinged in the best possible way. There are more twists and turns than your grandmother’s favorite soap opera.

CW: graphic sex, sexism, bullying, violence, assault, death of a parent (historical), stalking, drug use, statutory rape, murder

The only thing more exciting than riding a dragon is riding a dragon (if you know what we mean). This week Krista and Kelsey discuss Fire in His Blood by Ruby Dixon and accidentally spoil ACOTAR, From Blood and Ash, and Buffy the Vampire Slayer. Kelsey also performs an experiment that leaves everyone gagging. Listeners beware!

CW: explicit sex, gaslighting, sexual assault, physical assault, kidnapping, attempted murder, murder, apocalypse

Girls, Gays, and Theys: this one is for you! This week Shelf Pleasure dives into their very first steamy sapphic romance as they discuss Delilah Green Doesn’t Care by Ashley Herring Blake. Also featured in this episode is a philosophical debate on the terms sex, fucking, and making love (is make love part of shame culture?!) Press play and find out.

CW: explicit sex, death of a parent (historical), emotional abuse, gaslighting

Shelf Pleasure is back, baby! To kick off 2023, Krista and Kelsey jump into Twisted Love by Ana Huang and debate the qualities of a good morally grey love interest. Light ranting and several references to The Princess Bride and Drag Race are also included.

CW: explicit sex, mild dollification and degradation, kidnapping, death of parent (historical), near drowning, murder

If you’ve ever watched a holiday romance and thought “This is fun, but it needs way more sex” then do we have the book for you! This week Krista and Kelsey visit Christmas Notch, VT to watch washed up boy band members and plus-size porn stars fall in love in A Merry Little Meet Cute by Julie Murphy and Sierra Simone. Join them and learn what “a kiss made for fucking” really means!

CW: explicit sex, parental death (historical), mentions of fatphobia and sex shaming