Ready to bulk up your TBR in record time? In this episode, we’re dishing out rapid-fire book recommendations! From romance to thrillers, fantasy to feel-good fiction, we’re throwing titles out on the fly—so grab a pen, open your Notes app, or just listen on repeat. Whether you’re in a reading slump or just need your next obsession, we’ve got a rec (or ten) for you.

Our July Book Club Pick is The Poppy Fields by Nikki Erlick!

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In this episode, we are diving into chapters 60-66 of Iron Flame! We wind down our deep dive series with some theories on a possible redemption arc for JFB, the evidence that we think proves General Melgrin is working with the venin, and how we would nothing more than to read a prequel focused on Lilith Sorrengail.

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In this month’s second book club episode, we explore Dire Bound by Sable Sorenson—a dark and immersive romantasy that blends high stakes, forbidden magic, and the start to what we think will be a beautiful enemies to lovers story. We discuss the novel’s rich worldbuilding, complex characters, and our predictions for the second book in the series, Furybound (releasing next month!).

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In this episode of The Step Sisters Podcast, we dive into chapters 56–59 of Iron Flame by Rebecca Yarros—and things are getting chaotic. Scarlett unveils a truly unhinged (but maybe genius?) theory that Bodhi is a secret sound seeker who just might have overheard Xaden confessing his second signet. We also debate whether Melgren is actually Venin, dig into the tension building between key players, and unpack all the twists, reveals, and heart-pounding moments from these chapters. Buckle up—this one’s a ride.

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We’re halfway through the year, which means it’s the perfect time to hit pause and check in on our reading lives so far. In this episode, we’re sitting down for a mid-year reading catch-up—and things get a little chaotic. From wild TBR lists to genre identity crises, we’re sharing it all.

Scarlett reveals the truly unhinged state of her TBR, which lives not in a carefully curated spreadsheet or app, but in a totally disorganized Notes app document that defies logic. Jenae, on the other hand, has embraced her truth: she’s basically a fantasy-only reader now, and she’s leaning all the way in. Along the way, we get into our bookish hot takes and the reading pet peeves that make us want to immediately DNF a book.

Join us next week as we finish our Iron Flame deep dives!

Our June book club picks are Silver Elite by Dani Francis and Direbound by Sable Sorenson.

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Our June book club pick is Silver Elite by Dani Francis

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In this episode of The Step Sisters Podcast, we’re diving deep into Silver Elite by Dani Francis. We’re sharing our overall impressions of the book—what pulled us in, what left us wanting more, and how we felt about the pacing, plot, and romance. We also dig into the main characters and their dynamics, the tension-filled moments, and the emotional highs and lows. And of course, we’re answering your book club questions and unpacking some of the themes and twists that had us texting each other in all caps. Whether you devoured Silver Elite in a day or you’re just here for the discussion, this one’s for you.

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This week on The Step Sisters Podcast, we’re diving into chapters 49–55 of Iron Flame by Rebecca Yarros, and the tension is high. We’re unpacking everything from the emotional to the conspiratorial:

• Could a flashback reveal the true connection between Theophanie and Lilith? We're theorizing what the past might hold and what it could mean for the present.

• Xaden’s second signet has finally been revealed, and we're theorizing over what this could mean for the theory that Bodhi is the new “brother” revealed at the end of Onyx Storm. 

• Plus, the moment we’ve been waiting for—Dain and Violet begin to repair their friendship. Anyone in the business of writing a Dain and Violet fan fiction? Inquiring minds (Scarlett) need to know. 

Come back Thursday for our Book Club Discussion episode on Silver Elite by Dani Francis.

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Our June book club pick is Silver Elite by Dani Francis

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**Spoilers for all of the Empyrean series ahead**

Scarlett and Jenae are back today with an extremely in depth (and to be honest, delusional) discussion on characters from the Empyrean series. We are bringing our favorites, flops, and the characters whose deaths would haunt us.

We’ve each brought our personal Top 10 characters, but we’re not just sharing them — we’re throwing them into a no-holds-barred cage match to battle it out for the official Step Sisters Ultimate Ranking. Who will soar to the top? Who will crash and burn? Will the Step Sisters Podcast survive this?

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Our June book club pick is Silver Elite by Dani Francis

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In this powerful book club episode, the Step Sisters dive into The Women by Kristin Hannah—a gripping, emotional novel that shines a light on the often-overlooked stories of female nurses during the Vietnam War. We unpack the journey of Frankie McGrath, exploring her transformation from sheltered young woman to battle-tested nurse, and discuss how Hannah weaves themes of resilience, identity, and the cost of war through this unforgettable narrative.

Join us as we reflect on the emotional highs and lows, the historical insights, and the sisterhood that binds this story together. Whether you've read the book or are just curious, this episode is full of thoughtful commentary, big feelings, and maybe even a few tears.

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This week on Step Sisters Podcast, we’re diving into chapters 43–48 of Iron Flame, and wow—there's a lot to unpack. We discuss the slow and painful death of one of our favorite theories (RIP to the idea that Bodhi and Xaden are secret half-brothers—evidence has entered chat, and it’s not in our favor). We break down the sparring match between Cat and Violet, a moment that had us yelling at the pages for all sorts of reasons. Finally it’s on to that throne scene 😳—yes, that one—and the intensity, tension, and everything in between.

Join us next week as we go head-to-head in a spicy debate over our favorite—and least favorite—Fourth Wingcharacters. No one is safe, and things might get a little personal.

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Our May book club pick is The Women by Kristin Hannah

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