The Bad Books Club

Hey Good Girls! WE'RE BAAAAAACKKKK. This month, we’re diving into Onyx Storm by Rebecca Yarros. We’ll break down the latest twists in The Empyrean series, chat about our favorite (and most frustrating) moments, and, of course, share our wild theories on what’s next.

Here’s what we’re covering:
✨ Hannah’s NYC adventure – She saw Rebecca Yarros in person (!!) and gives us the full recap.
📚 Our reading count – How many books have we devoured this year? Too many? Not enough?
🎶 The perfect song for Onyx Storm – Every great book needs a soundtrack, and we’ve got thoughts on Taylor Swift.
🌀 Theories, predictions & chaos – We unpack what went down in Onyx Storm and where we think the story is headed.
⭐ One-star reviews?? – DUH. Some people did NOT love this book, and we’re taking a look at why a good review went bad.

With an impressive 4.38 rating on Goodreads, this book has everyone talking, and we’re here to break it all down.

War is over! And now it’s time for the Beauty and the Beast Christmas Castle Special! A pointless, fluffy… exhibitionist (in more ways than one) novella–er, at least that’s what a lot of reviewers think. But what do the girls think? Is the fluff exactly what the readers need after the trauma of ACOWAR? Are the Easter eggs able to bridge the gap between books in a meaningful way? Tune in for lots of opinions, surprise guests, and childhood bat lore.

Become one of the good girls! Check back here every Wednesday to listen to a new discussion and join in on the debate on Instagram and TikTok– Don’t forget to follow us while you’re there. Be good girlies.

Sources from today’s episode include Goodreads and the novel A Court of Frost and Starlight by Sarah J. Maas.

Join the girls on Goodreads: Hannah + Robin.

Pookie is looking absolutely fire in today’s episode. This week, the girls are discussing the Dark Shores series novella, Tarnished Empire. The readers meet new characters (again…) like the token funny friend, Agrippa… and even see some familiar faces (thank the gods!) like resident broody boy, Marcus. The question we all have now is, “when is Valentine’s Day?” If you know, you know.

Become one of the good girls! Check back here every Wednesday to listen to a new discussion and join in on the debate on Instagram and TikTok– Don’t forget to follow us while you’re there. Be good girlies.

Sources from today’s episode include DanielleLJensen.com, Goodreads and the novel Tarnished Empire by Danielle L. Jensen.

Join the girls on Goodreads: Hannah + Robin.

This week there is a lot of questionable material. Robin doesn’t care about Rhysand, Hannah wants to shake Robin by the neck, both girls dabble in Tamlin sympathizing, daddy issues, and there is some personal beef with that page… you know the one (it’s in the title). And, wait… is that… Rascal Flatts? What is going on?

Become one of the good girls! Check back here every Wednesday to listen to a new discussion and join in on the debate on Instagram and TikTok– Don’t forget to follow us while you’re there. Be good girlies.

Sources from today’s episode include Goodreads and the novel A Court of Wings and Ruin by Sarah J. Maas.

Join the girls on Goodreads: Hannah + Robin.

This week, Hannah takes Robin on the journey through the second half of the Letters of Enchantment duology– Ruthless Vows. Y’all know how both girls feel about Divine Rivals after listening to Ch. 8, but will this book be the redemption this story needed? From the things she liked, to the things she didn’t… is Hannah able to convince Robin to finish the series?

Become one of the good girls! Check back here every Wednesday to listen to a new discussion and join in on the debate on Instagram and TikTok– Don’t forget to follow us while you’re there. Be good girlies.

Sources from today’s episode include Goodreads and the novel Ruthless Vows by Rebecca Ross.

Join the girls on Goodreads: Hannah + Robin.

On today’s episode, the girls take a journey to the depths of the mental health well, and they are working for that fake degree. Is it ok to give this book to your child for their 7th grade book report? Can they decide whether or not Tamlin is a respectful lover? What about Feyre’s battle of belonging? Her post traumatic stress disorder? How she grapples with her ability to pour her soul into her art? Yeah, probably… don’t give this to your 7th grader. 

Become one of the good girls! Check back here every Wednesday to listen to a new discussion and join in on the debate on Instagram and TikTok– Don’t forget to follow us while you’re there. Be good girlies.

Sources from today’s episode include Goodreads, the novel A Court of Mist and Fury by Sarah J. Maas, and @thebooktoktherapist on Instagram.

Join the girls on Goodreads: Hannah + Robin.

Hey, quick question– is BookTok a problem? If you’ve ever wondered what Hannah and Robin’s Roman Empire is… it’s Divine Rivals. This week the girls are (unapologetically) discussing the book that they could quite literally not get out of their heads– and not in a good way. Romance, war, gods, death… and a couple wyverns here and there? This book has quite the following, but not by these two. 

Become one of the good girls! Check back here every Wednesday to listen to a new discussion and join in on the debate on Instagram and TikTok– Don’t forget to follow us while you’re there. Be good girlies.

Sources from today’s episode include Goodreads, and the novel Divine Rivals by Rebecca Ross.

Join the girls on Goodreads: Hannah + Robin.

Romance, historical fiction and… sci-fi? Robin takes the mic this week discussing book one of her favorite series of all time, Outlander. Is this story too much of an investment? Is an eventual 1,400-page novel too daunting? Is the romance too much, or just simply not relatable to the modern person? Will she convince Hannah to pick up this book and actually finish it? Join the girls as we dive into this cult favorite.

Become one of the good girls! Check back here every Wednesday to listen to a new discussion and join in on the debate on Instagram and TikTok– Don’t forget to follow us while you’re there. Be good girlies.

Sources from today’s episode include Goodreads, and the novel Outlander by Diana Gabaldon.

Yo-ho, yo-ho, a pirate’s life… or is it? This week the girls are talking about the first two books in the Dark Shores series– Dark Shores and Dark Skies. These characters are about as complex as this fantastic political world. Whose team are you on? Team Marcus, or Team Killian? Are you a Teriana or a Lydia? This conversation is high seas… and high stakes.

Become one of the good girls! Check back here every Wednesday to listen to a new discussion and join in on the debate on Instagram and TikTok– Don’t forget to follow us while you’re there. Be good girlies.

Sources from today’s episode include Goodreads, and the novels Dark Shores and Dark Skies by Danielle L. Jensen.