Spread Your Wingspan

Summary

In this episode, Jennie and Sara dive into the absurdity of the erotic novella 'Unhinged,' which features a sentient door named Driss and explores themes of female empowerment, sexuality, and humor. They discuss the plot, character dynamics, and the unique narrative style, while also reflecting on the cultural commentary embedded within the story. The conversation highlights the blend of comedy and eroticism, ultimately leading to their ratings and final thoughts on the book.

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00:00 - Introduction to Unhinged

Summary

In this conversation, Jennie and Sara discuss the fifth book of the Blood and Ash series, A Soul of Ash and Blood. They talk about the unique perspective of Casteel in retelling the events that happen in the first book of the series, the themes of trauma and self-discovery, and the evolution of writing style in the series. The dynamics between characters, particularly the relationships and accountability among male characters, are explored. The conversation also touches on the importance of communication and choices in character development.

Content Warnings

Self-harm, physical and sexual abuse (mentioned but not shown), blood drinking.

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00:00 - Introduction

Summary

In this episode, Jennie and Sara discuss 'A War of Two Queens,' the fourth book in the Blood and Ash series by Jennifer L. Armentrout. They explore the plot, character development, themes of consent and morality, and the dynamics of relationships, including polyamory and social monogamy. The conversation delves into the pacing of the book, the self-actualization of the protagonist Poppy, and the cultural reflections in vampire fiction. They also share their ratings and final thoughts on the book, highlighting its strengths and areas for improvement.

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00:00 - Exploring Telepathy and Nonverbal Communication

Summary:

In this episode of the Spread Your Wingspan podcast, hosts Jennie and Sara dive into the third book of the Blood and Ash series, 'Crown of Gilded Bones.' They explore the evolution of audiobooks, the impact of dramatization on storytelling, and the rise of fantasy and romance genres. The conversation also explores the character development, themes of morality and power, and the consequences of love. With engaging discussions and personal anecdotes, the hosts provide insights into the narrative and its implications for readers. 

Shout out and thank you to Jess Escalona of Common Mode, Inc for sharing your audiobook insights! You can find Jess on Instagram @jem.mp3 and @Jess_escalona

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00:00 - Introduction to the Podcast and Themes

Summary

In this episode, hosts Jennie and Sara chat about the enchanting world of Delemhach's literary universe, exploring themes of cozy fantasy, romance, and representation. This was a rare case of Jennie loving a series and Sara having a *gasp* DNF. They discuss their different perspectives, how the series improved, the humor infused in the narrative, and the significance of neurodivergence and gender non-conformity in the series. The conversation also touches on the cozy aspects of the fantasy genre, the writing style, and the evolution of characters and storylines throughout the series.

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00:00 - Introduction to Cozy Fantasy

Summary

In this episode of the Spread Your Wingspan podcast, hosts Jennie and Sara delve into the second book of the 'Blood and Ash' series by Jennifer L. Armentrout,, 'Kingdom of Flesh and Fire.' They discuss the intricate character dynamics, particularly between Poppy and Casteel, and explore themes of self-discovery, empowerment, and the role of emotions in the narrative. The conversation also touches on the feminist undertones of the series, the teasing of throuple dynamics, and the experience of rereading the series. The hosts share their thoughts on the audiobook narration and conclude with their ratings for the book, highlighting its engaging plot and character development.

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00:00 - Introduction and Excitement for the Series

Summary

In this episode of the Spread Your Wingspan podcast, hosts Jennie and Sara kick off Season Two with a detailed discussion of the book 'Onyx Storm.' They explore the plot, character development, and the overarching themes of love, war, and power. The conversation also critiques the writing style, pacing, and world-building, while speculating on the future of the series and the implications of character choices. The hosts share their thoughts on the cliffhanger ending and provide their ratings for the book, reflecting on their anticipation for the next installments in the series.

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00:00 - Season Two Kickoff and Book Overview

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In this episode of the Spread Your Wingspan podcast, Jennie and Sara discuss the book ‘It Happened One Summer’ by Tessa Bailey. They explore themes such as the small town romance trope, the comfort read aspect of the book, and the predictability of romance novels. They also touch on the steamy scenes and the importance of female pleasure in romance novels. Overall, they find the book to be a delightful and enjoyable read, the perfect candy-coated romp.

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00:00 - Intro

Thanks for listening!

Summary

In this conversation, Jennie and Sara discuss the book 'Misadventures of a Curvy Girl' by Sierra Simone. They explore themes of self-love, the impacts of fat phobia, polyamorous romance, and the effects of trauma. Jennie found the book a bit tedious and wanted more character development, while Sara appreciated the representation of a fat protagonist and the exploration of body image issues. They both enjoyed the steamy sex scenes and the adoration the characters had for each other. They rate the book around 7-8 out of 10 and give it a spice rating of 3-4 out of 5 peppers.

Chapters

00:00 - Introduction and Background

02:38 - Exploring Self-Love and Body Acceptance

05:57 - Addressing Fat Phobia and Trauma

08:47 - Navigating a Polyamorous Relationship

12:47 - Challenging Beauty Standards and Providing Representation

16:59 - The Allure of Cowboys in Romance Novels

22:39 - Conclusion and Final Thoughts

44:03 - Outro

Content warnings 

fatphobia, self-hate, internet bullying, verbally and emotionally abusive ex, family verbal and emotional abuse, threesome, throuple/ polyamory, anal/ DP, some suicidal ideation of sorts

Summary

In this conversation, Jennie and Saraa discuss the book 'From Blood and Ash' by Jennifer L. Armentrout. They talk about the themes of tyranny, patriarchy, awakening, and the power of choice. They talk about the unpredictability of the plot, the knitting together of the storylines, and the potential for a vampire arc in their podcast. They also discuss the writing style and language used in the series, the legacy of vampire fiction, and the importance of the prequel series. 

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