Rebecca and Kirsty are sitting down for a wild unhinged and utterly fantastic chat with Tuesday James! We are breaking down her upcoming dark romance and post-apocalyptic masterpiece. A Broken Hymn. If you love morally black characters, heavy gothic horror vibes, and worldbuilding that completely ruins you in the best way possible... this episode must listen obsession. Tuesday is an absolute sweetheart, but her dark imagination? Absolutely brillant and wonderfully twisted! Grab your emotional support water and get ready to add another absolute favorite to your TBR pile right now!

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0:00 — Welcome back + intro banter

0:22 — Weather talk and local updates

3:56 — Reading update: Kingdom of Silent Sorrows to Dawn of Onyx

6:43 — Kirsty’s reading update: Throne of Glass

10:25 — ACOTAR / Crescent City crossover theories

17:47 — Introducing the book of the day: Savage Saints

20:48 — Southern Holy Rot cocktail + the book’s vibe

23:35 — Weird experiences, Canadian bacon, and random tangents

25:04 — TV/movie talk + assassin show mention

26:41 — Transition to the guest interview

28:48 — Tuesday James joins the studio

29:56 — What Savage Saints is about

33:10 — Writing spice and language choices

35:42 — Word choices in romance and fantasy

37:08 — Character descriptions and anatomy wording

39:25 — How descriptors are visualized

42:34 — Wicker trailer / monster-romance tangent

48:28 — Favorite quotes

50:47 — Book 2 timing / release window

56:17 — Dialects, accents, and regional language

59:56 — Audiobook plans and narration cast

68:27 — Special edition reveal

71:17 — Preorders, website, and where to find Tuesday

75:42 — Indie bookstores and book buying

81:06 — Movie recommendations

88:34 — Dracula / Notting Hill / movie night

95:53 — Closing remarks and outro

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OMG Book Babes, are you ready for the ultimate book hangover? Kirsty, Vex and I are completely losing our minds this week over Sarah J. Maas and all these hidden clues we somehow missed. We are talking deep Norse mythology ciphers and how the Midgard serpent might literally trigger Ragnarök in ACOTAR...yeah it is wild!

We break down the crazy connections between Crescent City and Throne of Glass and honestly my brain is still recovering. And we have to talk about whether or not Bryce and Danika's friendship is actually just a massive unreliable narrator situation! Plus we get into Starborn bloodlines, the Dusk Court, and those sneaky ironwood secrets. If you love morally gray theories and unputdownable dark fantasy lore... This episode is absolutely for you.

Grab your coffee or a cocktail and let's get into the chaos! Come follow us over on Instagram @TwoGirlsOneTBR and tell us your craziest crossover theories! Make sure to take our Spotify poll too!!

Chapters:

0:03 Intro and ACOTAR spoiler warning

1:45 Catching up with Kirsty and Vex

3:31 Emotional book deaths and reading reactions

5:19 Why great books still hurt even when you know the ending

7:48 Crescent City vs Throne of Glass reading order

9:46 ACOTAR and Crescent City crossover theories

22:42 Danika’s relationship with Bryce

25:02 Bryce unreliable narration and character reveals

37:37 Mythology connections and the Midgard serpent theory

45:38 Rhysand dream magic and the good intentions debate

64:47 Starborn bloodlines Selene and the Dusk Court theory

68:13 Azriel the Court of Nightmares and Fury theories

75:20 Nesta witches ironwood and hidden bloodlines

84:51 King of Hybern and timeline crossover theory

88:04 Wrap up and outro

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Oh my god you guys....this episode is pure unhinged chaos and we are absolutely living for it! Join myself, Kirsty, and Jess for a wild panel discussion featuring the amazing author K. L. Hill! We are chatting all about her dark romance interconnected standalones, mystery and all the spicy suspense you absolutely need to add to your TBR right now.

But seriously things go totally off the rails in the best way possible. Kirsty drops some major book recs that will give you the biggest book hangover... and then we share our wildest theories about upcoming Sarah J. Maas POVs! Who do you think is next?! And yes we somehow ended up talking about Burning Man rules, AI authors, and the Scrub Me Daddy universe! lol

Grab your headphones and drink because you do not want to miss a single second of this one!

• 00:00 — Welcome to Two Girls One TBR
• 00:35 — Kirsty’s road trip and the unexpected nude beach
• 09:01 — Burning Man stories and unusual festival experiences
• 17:09 — What the hosts are reading
• 18:51 — Throne of Glass, Crescent City, and ACOTAR theories
• 32:51 — Cocktail Club recipe and drink chat
• 34:23 — Alcohol laws in Australia and the U.S.
• 38:51 — Introducing author KL Hill
• 39:21 — The Wicker movie and sentient-object romance
• 45:43 — Scrub Me Daddy and the April Showers pen name
• 65:35 — Don’t Hold Your Breath: dark swimming romance
• 75:51 — KL Hill on writing dark romance
• 78:40 — Heat level, slow burn, and reader questions
• 88:24 — The mystery point of view and building suspense
• 99:14 — Where to find KL Hill’s books
• 102:06 — Final bookish banter
• 105:32 — Anxiety representation in Don’t Hold Your Breath
• 108:09 — Closing the episode

Links for KL Hill!https://klhillauthor.com https://www.instagram.com/klhill_author/https://www.anovelromance.com/

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Welcome back to Two Girls, One TBR! Grab your favorite fall coffee because this week we are getting completely unhinged. We are talking all things monster and alien romance and let me tell you... it gets so spicy.

​Whether you are looking to dip your toes into cozy fantasy monsters or you want a pitch black dark romance that leaves you with a massive book hangover... we have the perfect book recommendations for you. We chat about everything from the cozy vibes of the Cambric Creek series to the absolute chokehold Ruby Dixon and Ice Planet Barbarians have on the reading community. We break down the best tropes like forced proximity and arranged marriage with aliens and shout out some of our favorite indie authors like Kimberly Lemming.

​Plus we share our thoughts on some upcoming horror and fantasy adaptations that you need to know about! Perfect for readers who want to spice up their TBR and discover some totally new anatomy.

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Oh man, we are so excited about this episode...We sat down with the amazing author Evelyn Ash to talk all about her incredible new release, A Beautifully Crafted Lie. We dive deep into her writing process, Celtic folklore and Irish heritage, handling anxiety in character development, and everything that went into building this gorgeous world. Of course, we also have our Sip Recipes (The Blood Feather Bastard bourbon cocktail and The Witch Reaping Mocktail) and share a few laughs. You are going to love getting inside her head!

Hit Subscribe, Pre-Order A Beautifully Crafted Lie, and come chat with us over in the Coven's Cocktail Club on Instagram!

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Surprise, Book Babes! We are dropping a special Monday Bonus Episode, and it is an absolute treat.

​Rebecca sits down with the incredible author Ravenna Vale alongside audiobook narrators Patrick and Eli to go behind the scenes of Breath of Starlight and chat about an exciting new Kickstarter project. Even better, we get an exclusive live reading from the upcoming audiobook featuring Ravenna herself voicing the fierce fallen star Auryn!

​You will also hear from Kirsty, calling in from Astoria, Oregon, and spending the episode battling wild internet issues while hilariously blaming the fucking trees for her random disappearances and reappearances. lol

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Grab you Soul Snap Elixir and settle in because Rebecca, Kirsty, and Jess are breaking down the ultimate romance trope: Fated Mates. We are diving deep into the magical bonds, rejection arcs, and emotional rollercoasters of your favorite series including ACOTAR, Crescent City and indie fantasy epics. Tune in for unfiltered book chatter, theory talk and all the romantasy obsession you need.

Which fated mates couple is your absolute Roman Empire? Drop a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify and let us know your favorite trope moment!

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Welcome back to another ACOTAR Miniseries deep dive!

Today we are finally confronting the enigma that is Elain Archeron. Is she the delicate sister we think she is, or is there something much darker hiding beneath the surface? We are breaking down every theory from the black onyx box and soul containers to the possibility of her being a sleeper agent. We also tackle the massive connections between the ACOTAR, Crescent City, and Throne of Glass worlds. This is the conversation you do not want to miss.

​Episode Chapters:

0:00 Introduction to Elaine Archeron

1:50 Exploring Current Reads and Genres

4:57 Diving into Monster and Alien Romances

10:48 Family Dynamics and Generational Stories

16:30 Book Recommendations and Future Releases

23:42 Pop Culture and Personal Interests

26:34 Diving into Theories and Speculations

28:21 Elaine’s Mysterious Disappearances

34:10 The Connection Between Boxes and Souls

38:10 Exploring the Interconnected Worlds

44:01 Elaine’s Agency and Revolutionary Choices

49:39 Exploring the Importance of Novellas in Series

50:34 Character Autonomy and Sexuality in Prythian

52:37 Theories on Mor’s Character and Relationships

55:36 Challenging Traditional Mating Bonds

58:56 Tamlin’s Legacy and Potential Connections

1:00:49 Theories on Dragons and Magic in Prythian

1:16:59 Connections Between Throne of Glass and Prythian

1:23:05 Exploring Theories of Koschei and Vassa

1:28:32 The House of Wind and Its Mysteries

1:34:25 Crossover Connections: Throne of Glass and Crescent City

1:39:36 Anticipating Book Six: Theories and Speculations

1:44:52 Final Thoughts and Community Engagement

Which theory do you believe: is Elain a powerhouse in disguise, or is she just misunderstood? Drop your wildest predictions in the comments below!

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​What does it actually take to go from publishing your own fantasy novels in your bedroom to landing a massive traditional deal with Bramble? Hint: It takes a lot more than just a good trope.

​In today's episode, Rebecca and Kirsty sits down with the queen of dark romantasy herself, Carissa Broadbent! We are pulling back the velvet curtain on the reality of being a hybrid author, the exact mechanics of building magic systems that don’t put your readers to sleep, and how to write spicy scenes that carry actual emotional depth.

​Whether you’re a writer looking to navigate the publishing landscape or a reader obsessed with The Crowns of Nyaxis, character redemption arcs, and the eternal battle of slow burn vs. enemies-to-lovers, this conversation is your ultimate backstage pass.

• ​The Hybrid Leap: Carissa's raw, behind-the-scenes experience moving from indie to traditional publishing.

• ​World Building 101: How to slot complex magic systems into your narrative naturally.

• ​The Spicy Scene Blueprint: The challenges and growth behind writing high-heat, emotionally resonant romance.

• ​The Creative Fight: Navigating artistic collaborations, gorgeous cover art design, and the rising impact of AI on the creative community.

​Pop your headphones in, pour yourself a drink, and let's get into it.

​​What We’re Diving Into​🔗 Resources Mentioned​

• ​Carissa Broadbent: Official Website | Instagram @carissabroadbentbooks

• ​Bramble Publishing: Bramble Books

• ​Illustrations & Cover Art: Arthur Wang Instagram | Website

• ​Book Customization: K.D. Ritchie Instagram

• ​Support Local Bookstores: Buy from Charter Books (Newport, RI)

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Welcome to the Season 4 premiere of Two Girls, One TBR! We are kicking off a brand new era with a major host lineup shake-up as Katie, Kirsty, and Jess join the main crew with Rebecca, while Heather and Chelsea crown themselves our bonus chapter queens.

​In this episode, we are diving deep into the wildest corners of the bookish community. Get ready for a massive breakdown of upcoming dark romance, spicy romantasy, monster romance, contemporary romance and dark fantasy book releases dropping from July to September. We are talking thick fantasy series, indie author highlights, dark academia vibes, and the taboo books you secretly love. Plus, we debate our upcoming ACOTAR reread plans, break down Crescent City theories, share chaotic book conference stories, and our drink recipes.

(And for the record: Jess officially confirmed there were absolutely NO sparkles found afterward, okay? It is a hard no!) Dust off your TBR lists: this season is unfiltered, spicy, and full of chaos.

​Rate and review us on Spotify, and make sure to follow so you never miss an episode drop!

​* Correction Note: During the episode, we mentioned the release date for the alien romance Jess highlighted, The Wildborn. We discovered after recording that it actually releases on July 17th, not June 28th! Mark your calendars accordingly!

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