Join us for part 2 of Broken Fae, Book 4 of Ruthless Boys of the Zodiac by Caroline Peckham and Susanne Valenti! Apologies for Nigel in this episode. He had A LOT to say about Gareth when he *record scratch.* 

As always, NO spoilers in the comments for our fellow first time readers! We’ve only read Zodiac Books 1-3 and Ruthless Boys 1-3!

Time Stamps

(0:00) Intro

(0:46) Chapter 16 Gabriel

(10:07) Chapter 17 Elise 

(15:49) Chapter 18 Ryder 

(19:45) Chapter 19 Gareth 

(27:26) Chapter 20 Elise 

(32:51) Chapter 21 Leo

(34:57) Chapter 22 Elise

(39:36) Chapter 23 Ryder

(43:52) Chapter 24 Elise

(47:00) Chapter 25 Dante

(51:07) Chapter 26 Elise

(54:41) Chapter 27 Gabriel

(55:41) Chapter 28 Dante

(58:08) Chapter 29 Ryder

(1:02:23) Chapter 30 Elise

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We’re back and we’ve got a LOT of pop culture to get through today, SIPers.  From conspiracy theories to true crime to highland cows?! Plus, we’re sharing our favorite Black Romance authors in honor of Black History Month! 

(0:00) Intro and Super Bowl recipes

(4:43) Papa Trope is iconic, I fear 

(8:02) Kim K and Sir Lewis Hamilton

(11:32) Epstein files 

(16:19) Nancy Guthrie’s abduction

(23:07) Conspiracy theories 

(37:58) Grammy’s thoughts

(39:42) Winter Olympics

(42:13) Highland cows in Charlotte!!

(44:32) Brynne Weaver is coming to Charlotte, Trope Bookshop Turns 1, and Romance Rodeo!

(50:42) Book Report: Black romance authors you should read year long

(1:05:58) Katie’s Book Report: Restore Me by JL Seegars, The Women by Kristin Hannah, Broken Fae by Caroline Peckham and Suzanne Valenti, and Beneath by Ariel Sullivan

(1:09:21) Amanda’s Book Report: The Slow Burn by Ali Rosen, Books 1-3 of The Mindf*ck series, The Honeymoon Phase by Amy Daws, The Love Haters by Katherine Center

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We’re kicking off Broken Fae, Book 4 of Ruthless Boys of the Zodiac by Caroline Peckham and Susanne Valenti! 

As always, NO spoilers in the comments for our fellow first time readers! We’ve only read Zodiac Books 1-3 and Ruthless Boys 1-3!

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(1:07) Chapter 1 Elise

(5:04) Chapter 2 Ryder

(7:23) Chapter 3 Elise 

(11:46) Chapter 4 Dante

(13:00) Chapter 5 Gabriel

(20:31) Chapter 6 Elise

(24:17) Chapter 7 Gareth

(27:05) Chapter 8 Gabriel

(34:10) Chapter 9 Elise

(36:56) Chapter 10 Leo

(41:09) Chapter 11 Elise

(48:15) Chapter 12 Gareth

(51:47) Chapter 13 Dante

(56:40) Chapter 14 Elise

(59:50) Chapter 15 Gareth

(1:04:00) Casting Call and predictions

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We have a flip flopped episode today on The Story Is Podcast! We’re starting off with our book report and ending with some pop culture news. Also, please welcome papa trope to the pod!!! Should we start a monthly series with Charlie? Let us know on social!


(0:00) Intro
(0:08) Snow days in Charlotte! 
(1:34) Special Guest: Papa Trope’s (aka Charlie Mitchell, Katie’s husband) thoughts on Throne of Glass Book 1
(19:46) Book Report: Christina Lauren announces a new book, Abby Jimenez optioning her Part of Your World Series with Sophia Stallone, KM moronova catches fire on book threads, Daggermouth by HM Wolfe gets picked up for a trad deal, Wuthering Heights press tour
(38:29) Amanda’s Book Report: Mate by Ali Hazelwood, The 3 Lives of Cate Kay by Kate Fagan, Phoebe Bergman is gonna lose it by Brooke Averick, Slow Burn by Ali Rosen, Mindf*ck series by ST Abby, and The Honeymoon Phase by Amy Daws
(41:07) Katie’s Book Report: We Who Will Die by Stacia Stark, Restore Me by JL Seegars, Beneath by Ariel Sullivan, Vicious Fae by Caroline Peckham and Suzanne Valenti
(53:41) Rocky Horror Picture Show Casting News
(57:07) Kanye West ‘Apologizes’ and claims he had a brain injury 
(1:02:45) Maya Rudolph rumored to star in “Oh, Mary”
(1:05:10) Harry Styles Concert Tickets


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Restore Me by JL Seegars- https://bookshop.org/a/113990/9781464267437 
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We finally finished Vicious Fae- and things are really picking up. In this episode of The Story Is Podcast, Katie and Amanda dive into part 3 (4??) of Book 3 of Ruthless Boys of the Zodiac by Caroline Peckham and Susanne Valenti! A mate reveal, major fight, and Zodiac Academy cameos?! We love to see it. 

Tune in next week for Broken Fae Chapter 1-15!

As always, NO spoilers in the comments for our fellow first time readers! We’ve only read Zodiac Books 1-3, Dark Fae, and Savage Fae. 

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It's a very special episode today, SIPers! Our special guest is Meg Rosenthal, the Charlotte-based romance author with titles such as "The Right Words" and her latest novel, "The Wingman." Meg shares with us her thoughts on the pressures authors face to produce content quickly, the impact of social media on readership, and reading romance when the world is a dumpster fire. Plus, advice for aspiring writers. And so much more! We hope you enjoy!

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The Wingman by Meg Rosenthal- https://bookshop.org/a/113990/9781954614970 

How to Find Love in The Cereal Aisle by Alissa Derogatis- https://bookshop.org/a/113990/9781464223396 

The Last Special Feeling by Alyssa Burns

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In this episode of The Story Is Podcast, Katie and Amanda dive into part 2.5 (??) of Vicious Fae, Book 3 of Ruthless Boys of the Zodiac by Caroline Peckham and Susanne Valenti! This was a chaotic one haha. We hope you enjoy! 

As always, NO spoilers in the comments for our fellow first time readers! We’ve only read Zodiac Books 1-3, Dark Fae, and Savage Fae. 

Time Stamps

(0:00) Intro

(1:07) kind comment 

(4:30) Chapter 28 Elise

(12:28) Chapter 29 Ryder

(13:50) Chapter 30 Elise

(16:19) Chapter 31 Dante

(22:30) Chapter 32 Elise

(29:29) Chapter 33 Leon 

(32:34) Chapter 34 Elise

(36:24) Chapter 35 Ryder

(38:04) Chapter 36 Elise

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In this episode, we’re chatting thoughts on Harry Styles’ new album cover for “Kiss All The Time, Disco Occasionally”, blind items from the Golden Globes 2026, Hudson Williams Milan Fashion Week debut, and what the heck is going with the Beckham family?! All of this plus our 2026 TBR! 

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(0:00) Intro and catch-up

(1:17) Weekend recap

(4:45) Harry Styles new album, “Kiss All The Time, Disco Occasionally

(8:30) Dad dating updates

(28:37) Hudson Williams in Milan

(35:39) Bravo news

(38:33) Winter Olympics, The Traitors, and The Pitt

(48:55) The Beckham Family Drama

(53:23) Book Report: Red, White and Royal Blue Film in production, The Wolf King Book 3 coming in September, books we’re excited about in 2026

(1:03:21) Amanda’s Book Report: Game Changer by Rachel Reid, People Watching by Hannah Bonam-Young, and The Things God Break by Abigail Owen, 

(1:06:13) Katie’s Book Report: We Who Will Die by Stacia Stark

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The Night Prince by Lauren Palphreyman- https://bookshop.org/a/113990/9781464275609 

Half City by Kate Golden- https://bookshop.org/a/113990/9780593953433 

Beneath by Ariel Sullivan- https://bookshop.org/a/113990/9798217091027 

Things Gods Break by Abigail Owens- https://bookshop.org/a/113990/9781649378538 

Crucible by B.B. Reid- https://bookshop.org/a/113990/9781464281907 

The Open Era by Edward Schmidt- https://bookshop.org/a/113990/9780593956779 

Alchemised by SenLinYu- https://bookshop.org/a/113990/9780593972700 

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 In this episode of The Story Is Podcast, Katie and Amanda dive into part 2 of Vicious Fae, Book 3 of Ruthless Boys of the Zodiac by Caroline Peckham and Susanne Valenti! We apologize for not doing the full recap until chapter 35. Stay tuned in the episode for what to read for part 3! 

Time Stamps

(0:00) Intro

(0:37) Chapter 18 Elise

(8:03) Chapter 19 Dante

(14:15) Chapter 20 Ryder

(18:26) Chapter 21 Elise 

(21:34) Chapter 22 Dante

(24:49) Chapter 23 Elise

(27:49) Chapter 24 Gabriel

(34:02) Chapter 25 Gareth

(37:06) Chapter 26 Elise

(40:34) Chapter 27 Leon

(46:56) Next week’s reading plan

(47:30) Casting call for Ruthless Boys

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In this episode, we’re chatting best dressed from the red carpet of the 2026 golden globes, major snubs from the night, our thoughts on the people we meet on vacation movie, and what we’re reading this week! 

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(0:00) Intro and catch-up

(1:43) Golden Globes

(40:17) White Lotus Season 4 filming news 

(41:36) Ashley Tisdale Mom group drama

(46:27) Book Report: People We Meet on Vacation Adaptation, Rachel Reid announces 7th and final game changers book, Unrivaled, Best selling books in 2025 from publisher weekly, 

(57:53) Amanda’s Book Report: The Wolf King by Lauren Palphreyman, Atmosphere by Taylor Jenkins Reid, and Two Can Play by Ali Hazelwood

Katie’s Book Report: Duke by Jessica Peterson and We Who Will Die by Stacia Stark 

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The Wolf King by Lauren Palphreyman- https://bookshop.org/a/113990/9781464275586 

Conform by Ariel Sullivan- https://bookshop.org/a/113990/9798217090990 

Game Changer by Rachel Reid - https://bookshop.org/a/113990/9781335534620 

Unrivaled by Rachel Reid- https://www.tropebookshop.com/product/unrivaled-game-changers-by-rachel-reid-preorder/KHB5KQZCAWRLAFXY4HONALJM?cs=true&cst=custom 

People We Meet on Vacation by Emily Henry- https://bookshop.org/a/113990/9798217191086 

Atmosphere by Taylor Jenkins Reid- https://bookshop.org/a/113990/9780593158715 

Two Can Play by Ali Hazelwood- https://bookshop.org/a/113990/9798217192694 

Duke by Jessica Peterson- https://bookshop.org/a/113990/9781464249532 

We Who Will Die by Stacia Stark- https://bookshop.org/a/113990/9780063436718 

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