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- A Court of Silver Flames Recap Part 2
The time has finally come!!! Our final recap of ACOTAR to prepare for book 6 in October 27th! This week we're sharing a plot summary of book 5 A Court of Silver Flames chapter 40-end. Keep sharing your theories below!
Time Stamps:
(0:00) Intro
(0:08) ACOTAR headline updates from SJM
(8:03) ACOSF recap part 2
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Throne of Glass Box Set: https://bookshop.org/a/113990/9781639731763
Crescent City Box Set: https://bookshop.org/a/113990/9781639736386
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1 hr 16 min - A Court of Silver Flames Recap Part 1
Hi SIPers! We're ready to dive into all things ACOTAR to prepare for book 6 in October! This week we're sharing a plot summary of book 5 A Court of Silver Flames chapter 1-40. It's the largest book of the series so far so we had to split this into two parts! All of our recaps will be high level overviews and have spoilers for the entire SJM universe!
Next Week will be A Court of Silver Flames Part 2 (Chapter 41-END)
Time Stamps:
(0:00) Intro
(0:08) Overall thoughts on ACOSF and how this story lines up with the rest of the series
(7:04) A Court of Silver Flames Recap
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ACOTAR 6: https://bit.ly/40cBn7Y
ACOTAR 7: https://bit.ly/4uiVYoX
Throne of Glass Box Set: https://bookshop.org/a/113990/9781639731763
Crescent City Box Set: https://bookshop.org/a/113990/9781639736386
Charlotte, North Carolina readers: call Trope Bookshop and request a hold for any book at (704) 724-6696!
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1 hr 17 min - How to Manifest Harry Styles
Happy Tuesday, SIPers! We’re sharing how we’re 1 degree removed from Harry Styles, our lottery dreams, and the latest in romance book news this week. PLUS, our current TBR!
Time Stamps
(0:00) Intro
(0:08) pupdates and home reno
(7:28) Selma Blair bites back
(11:52) She met Harry Styles?!?!
(17:15) a milli a milli
(24:39) Book Report: Rachel Gilig announces Knight and the Moth, ACOTAR 6 quotes, verity movie reviews, Violet Bridgerton prequel, Navessa Allen announces new trilogy,
(48:20) Katie’s Book Report: Heir of Prophecy by Analeigh Sbrana, Bonfire and Bliss Bookstore by Brittanee Nicole, Warrior Princess Assassin by Brigid Kemmerer, Grim Tidings by BK Borison, Silver Flames by SJM *SPOILERS FOR CURSED CITY*
(52:46) Amanda’s Book Report: Frost and Starlight and Silver Flames by SJM, Free Falling by Lyla Sage
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The Sprite and The Gargoyle by Rachel Gillig: https://square.link/u/HwCdqtYl
Cursed City by Kate Golden: https://bookshop.org/a/113990/9780593953457
Heir of Prophecy: https://bookshop.org/a/113990/9780063448322
Bonfire and Bliss Bookstore: https://bookshop.org/a/113990/9798217180219
Grim Tidings: https://bookshop.org/a/113990/9780063430464
Free Falling: https://bookshop.org/a/113990/9780593977798
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1 hr 8 min - A Court of Frost and Starlight Recap
Hi SIPers! We're ready to dive into all things ACOTAR to prepare for book 6 in October! This week we're sharing a plot summary of book 3.5, A Court of Frost and Starlight. It’s a novella but has a lot of juicy tidbits! All of our recaps will be high level overviews and have spoilers for the entire SJM universe!
Next Week will be A Court of Silver Flames Part 1 (Chapter 1-40)
Time Stamps:
(0:00) Intro
(2:00) ACOTAR Theories
(13:17) A Court of Frost and Starlight Recap and Discussion
(54:11) Next Week: Silver Flames
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ACOTAR 6: https://bit.ly/40cBn7Y
ACOTAR 7: https://bit.ly/4uiVYoX
Throne of Glass Box Set: https://bookshop.org/a/113990/9781639731763
Crescent City Box Set: https://bookshop.org/a/113990/9781639736386
Charlotte, North Carolina readers: call Trope Bookshop and request a hold for any book at (704) 724-6696!
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57 min - It Was Rare, I Was There | Threshing Day Pt. 2
Happy Tuesday, SIPers! We’re giving our thoughts on Threshing Day post-read, breaking down the RARE romance book event fiasco on threads, and meeting Lindsay Straube!
Time Stamps
(0:00) Intro
(0:08) Recap of our events week
(5:00) RARE book event controversy
(26:35) Lindsay Straube tattoo?!
(32:50) Our Threshing Day thoughts (spoilers ahead!)
(1:16:05) Book Report: *SPOILERS FOR CURSED CITY BY KATE GOLDEN* The Favorites adaptation, New Julie Olivia book
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Threshing Day: https://bookshop.org/a/113990/9781682818091
ACOTAR: https://bookshop.org/a/113990/9781635575569
A Court of Mist and Fury: https://bookshop.org/a/113990/9781635575583
A Court of Wings and Ruin: https://bookshop.org/a/113990/9781635575606
Frost and Starlight: https://bookshop.org/a/113990/9781635575620
Silver Flames: https://bookshop.org/a/113990/9781635577990
Cursed City by Kate Golden: https://bookshop.org/a/113990/9780593953457
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1 hr 23 min - ACOWAR | Book 3 Recap
Hi SIPers! We're ready to dive into all things ACOTAR to prepare for book 6 in October! This week we're sharing a plot summary of book 3, A Court of Wings and Ruin. All of our recaps will be high level overviews and have spoilers for the entire SJM universe!
Time Stamps:
(0:00) Intro
(2:00) Part 1 Recap- Rhys POV, Feyre at the spring court,
(12:57) Part 2 Recap- Bone Carver’s siblings, High Lords meeting, Amren’s book of breathings work
(54:27) Part 3 Recap- meeting with the queens, final battle
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Crescent City Box Set: https://bookshop.org/a/113990/9781639736386
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1 hr 22 min - Happy Threshing Day
Hi SIPers! We're chatting about Threshing Day by Rebecca Yarros on Pub Day, Taylor at the VMAs and the Showgirl encore, sports and more!
P.S. Yes, this was late because Tomi didn’t get back from her trip in time. (It’s very odd to write in 3rd person.) Regardless, we appreciate your patience!
Time Stamps:
(0:00) Intro
(2:00) Threshing Day (no spoilers besides POV chapters)
(8:40) ACOTAR quotes from Bloomsbury
(12:59) best shows of the 21st century
(23:08) TLOAS the encore!
(33:00) The Love Hypothesis Movie thoughts
(40:00) Book Report: Nisha J Tuli 7 figure book deal, Devney Perry project, Cursed City, Abby Jimenez Feel Like Falling
(46:11) Sports Drama
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ACOTAR 7: https://bit.ly/4uiVYoX
Throne of Glass Box Set: https://bookshop.org/a/113990/9781639731763
Crescent City Box Set: https://bookshop.org/a/113990/9781639736386
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55 min - ACOMAF Recap | Everything you need to know
Hi SIPers! We're ready to dive into all things A Court of Mist and Fury to prepare for book 6 in October! This week we're sharing a plot summary of book 2, ACOMAF. All of our recaps will be high level overviews and have spoilers for the entire SJM universe!
Time Stamps:
(0:00) Intro
(0:08) Theories and comments
(17:45) Part 1 recap
(19:29) Part 2
(28:24) Part 3
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ACOTAR 6: https://bit.ly/40cBn7Y
ACOTAR 7: https://bit.ly/4uiVYoX
Throne of Glass Box Set: https://bookshop.org/a/113990/9781639731763
Crescent City Box Set: https://bookshop.org/a/113990/9781639736386
Charlotte, North Carolina readers: call Trope Bookshop and request a hold for any book at (704) 724-6696!
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1 hr 31 min - Plot Twist...There's Book Drama
Happy Tuesday, SIPers! We’re back from Harry Styles in NYC and fresh from a Penn Cole event to chat everything happening in book world! Adaptation news, new releases, and the Plot Twist trademark drama.
Time Stamps
(0:00) Intro
(0:08) Penn Cole event recap
(10:00) Harry Styles Concert
(20:10) Maggie Gates and Blue Jean Summer,
(24:47) NYC Bookstore tour
(36:22) Book Report: BK Borison announces 3 books in ghosted, off campus news, Lauren Asher Throttled, New Ali Hazelwood,
(52:46) Plot Twist ™™
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1 hr 2 min - Fall Romance Book Recs for 2026
Happy Tuesday, SIPers! We are back to chat the biggest news in Romance Book world this week including Threshing Day and ACOTAR 6 leaks, new releases, and what we’re reading! Plus, we’re sharing what’s on our fall 2026 tar!
*We are aware of the mic situation and trying our best to fix it! If we don’t have a new episode next week, it’s because we’re troubleshooting. Sorry for the technical difficulties!
Time Stamps
(0:00) Intro
(0:08) we’re going to nycccc
(7:17) SJM Acotar 6 audio leaks
(16:32) HM Wolfe announced a new book
(21:52) Fall Romance Book Recs
(30:58) Pupdates!
(34:00) Disney VHS Blankets
(36:53) Amanda’s Book Report: ACOTAR by Sarah J Maas, Love Felt Like This by Julie Olivia, Cowboy Casual by Holly Renee
(37:28) Katie’s Book Report: ACOTAR, Games a Love Story by Anna Maria Volkova, Steelborn by Taylor J. LaRue
(44:13) What we’re looking forward to this week
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Fall Fix Up by Karmen Lee: https://bookshop.org/a/113990/9781335002617
People Watching by Hannah Bonam Young: https://bookshop.org/a/113990/9780593871881
Bury Our Bones in The Midnight Soil by VE Schwab: https://bookshop.org/a/113990/9781250320520
Deja Brew by Celestine Martin: https://bookshop.org/a/113990/9781538754450
Filthy Rich Vampires by Geneva Lee: https://bookshop.org/a/113990/9781649375872
Dearly Departed by Chip Pons: https://bookshop.org/a/113990/9798217179558
He’s to Die For by Erin Dunn: https://bookshop.org/a/113990/9781250360625
Love Felt Like This by Julia Olivia: https://bookshop.org/a/113990/9798217187096
Exorcism of Fairies by LJ Vampa: https://bookshop.org/a/113990/9781668250396
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