Monster romance has officially entered the chat, and we're bringing in reinforcements. This week we're joined by TikTok creator Molly to dive headfirst into the weird, wild, and surprisingly wholesome world of monster romance.

We talk about what actually counts as a monster romance (because apparently not everyone agrees), the different subgenres—from aliens and demons to shifters and everything in between—and our favorite recommendations for anyone monster-curious. Along the way, we debate whether certain creatures deserve the "monster" label, clear up some very questionable assumptions about height and...other measurements, and somehow end up discussing monster-shaped dildos and potential brand deals.

Whether you're a seasoned monster romance reader or you're still wondering why people are thirsting over minotaurs, this episode is full of book recommendations, hot takes, laughs, and enough chaos to convince you to add at least one monster romance to your TBR.

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This week we're recapping everything we read in June, deciding which books were actually worth the hype, and (once again) attempting to create a realistic July TBR...that we'll probably ignore. We debate what makes a book an automatic yes, discuss audiobook narrators we're completely incapable of saying no to, spiral over some highly anticipated upcoming releases, and somehow turn picking our next buddy read into a full-blown event. Will we actually stick to the list this month? History says no.

On this episode of True Smut, Essie and Addie kick things off with introductions, chaotic reading preferences, and the kind of unhinged book conversations you’d expect from two girls who spend way too much time reading smut. From "cheating" scandals and revenge buddy reads to audiobook obsessions and wild theories about how a book is going to end, absolutely nothing stays on track for long.

The chaos only escalates as the conversation spirals into questionable terminology, cursed definitions, and debates no one asked for — including “Eskimo Brothers,” “Tunnel Buddies”, "duck dives", and whatever the hell a “minivan” is supposed to mean. Add in random life updates, TikTok plans, doctor appointment avoidance, and the usual oversharing, and you’ve got another completely unserious episode of True Smut.

This episode is a chaotic mix of taboo book talk, unhinged opinions, and us absolutely exposing ourselves through one-star reviews. We kick things off talking controversial reads, book conventions, and our ongoing battle with microphone issues before diving headfirst into some truly wild one-star book reviews.

We get into the differences between how men and women react to spicy books, the things readers pretend don’t bother them, and why some books make people clutch their pearls while the rest of us immediately add them to our TBR. From awkward Starbucks moments to defending “problematic” books, we’re talking all things taboo, hilarious, and slightly concerning.

We also chat about mafia obsession, trademark drama in the book world, upcoming releases we’re already emotionally attached to, and the books we cannot stop thinking about. Basically: chaos, laughter, questionable opinions, and way too much excitement over fictional men. As always.

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This episode starts exactly how you’d expect from us… with technical difficulties, chaotic microphones, and a full discussion about embracing natural curly hair. Naturally, that spirals into talking about nose rings, podcast struggles, and trying to keep our lives together for five minutes.

Once we finally get semi-functional, we dive into this spicy read, the series as a whole, and whether these books really work as standalones. We break down Garrett and Mia, debate the red flags, and somehow end up unlocking childhood memories about American Girl Dolls and Barbies along the way.

The conversation gets deeper as we talk about online relationships, emotional cheating, truth talks, and the messy gray areas of connection and loyalty. Of course, we also get into the taboo elements of the book, rate the book boyfriend potential, discuss whether the plot actually plots, and finish things off with audiobook thoughts, reading plans, and our usual unhinged final remarks.

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This week Essie & Addie are recapping the books that wrecked us, surprised us, and made us question our reading choices. We’re talking Heartless, Nocticadia, Sicko, Confessions of a Wildflower, and Addie’s current adventure through Daggermouth — because apparently we love red flags and emotional damage around here.

We’re also chatting book boyfriend energy, judging books by their covers (because yes, we apparently do it), current reading goals, audiobook life, Kindle discoveries that somehow made us feel 87 years old, and what chaos June may have in store. Plus the truly important topics… random life tangents, pets, and a cat named Donut.

Come hang out while we discuss what we read, what we’re reading, and what books may be ruining our lives next.

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It’s Essie’s birthday episode! 🎂📚 This week we’re celebrating with chaotic morning catch-up conversations, Home Depot adventures (because apparently we’re adults now?), and diving into all things books. We get into taboo romance reads, book recommendations, and create the ultimate book boyfriend birthday party — from choosing which characters are invited, where it’s happening, what’s on the menu, and who is absolutely banned from entering. We’re also talking upcoming releases we’re excited about and sharing a little behind-the-scenes on how we pick books and what our reading styles look like. Expect birthday chaos, bookish debates, and probably way too many fictional men.

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This episode is fully unhinged in the best way. We’re bouncing between chaotic games, questionable opinions, and all things taboo - with zero filter. From “Spit or Swallow” to debating our ride-or-die book boyfriends (and husbands, obviously), nothing is off limits.

We get into the struggle of picking series, the random spirals that somehow make sense in the moment, and wrap it all up with what we’re reading next for May. It’s chaotic, it’s a little feral, and honestly…we stand by every take.

In this episode, we’re all over the place in the best way - talking through what we’ve been reading, what we’re loving (and not), and how chaotic picking your next book can actually be. We get into different genres we’ve been bouncing between, share some recs, and spiral a little about reading slumps and decision fatigue (because why is choosing a book harder than reading it??).

We also chat about how we try to stay ahead of the chaos by planning out our TBRs - whether that actually works is… up for debate.

In this episode, we’re all over the place in the best way—starting with some chaotic life updates (including haircut decisions) before diving into Graves. We kick things off with a fun little game around book character nicknames, which honestly says a lot about our taste 😅

From there, we get into everything - our favorite tropes, what makes a fictional man elite, and of course… the brothers (because you know we had opinions). We also talk through some of the more unhinged plot points (hi, surprise pregnancy), character dynamics, and the morally gray chaos that makes dark romance so addictive.

It’s a mix of unserious banter and real thoughts on the book - so if you like a little chaos with your analysis, this one’s for you.