“ You managed to draw surprise, amusement, and intrigue from Ryder Draconus with a shrug and one word. So I'm already thrilled to have met you." - Miss Tomato A.K.A., Miss Nightshade, guidance counselor to the deeply disturbed and highly skeptical Fae of Aurora Academy

Welcome back to episode 20 of Whimsy, Spice, and Sometimes Nice, a spoiler-free, read-along romantasy podcast. Whether you're popping your cherry (gum), or an insatiable, lil monster back for seconds, you fit right in, bae.

Madeline (the fan-girling, fast-talking, certified yapper) has read the whole series. And incessantly bugged Josie (the calm, cool professional hater) to start Zodiac Academy.

Josie will be reading in real time with you. Providing initial reactions and predictions, while Madeline serves as the guide to help point you along in the right direction. 

This is a uniquely formatted bookish podcast because we wanted to create a space where you can join the conversation and get in on the action WITHOUT having to finish the book, series, or ENTIRE universe!!!! 

This week, we're covering chapters 1 through 20 of Dark Fae, book 1 of Ruthless Boys of the Zodiac by Caroline Peckham and Susanne Valenti, where we see what a little snooping and a lot of luck can bring to a certain lilac-haired fae.

This weeks’ coverage will be split into two parts. Part 1 includes a deep-dive recap of chapters 1-9. Part 2 will cover chapters 10-20, world building, Prophecy Updates, and the Whimsy and Spice Report.

On this episode we discuss:

We want to hear your thoughts, feelings, opinions, and predictions!

Text or leave us a voicemail at (323)-612-8008 or email us at [email protected]. And of course, be sure to follow us on Instagram @whimsyspicepod for all the latest updates (and to be slightly entertained sometimes). And please, for the love of the stars, leave us a 5-star review. Xoxo, Madeline and Josie

“Rule one dickhead: dont try and lie to a vampire, i can hear your fucking heartbeat” - Ladies and gentlemen, our legendary, lilac-haired, FMC, Elise Callisto.

Welcome back to episode 19 of Whimsy, Spice, and Sometimes Nice, a spoiler-free, read-along romantasy podcast. Whether you're popping your cherry (gum), or an insatiable, lil monster back for seconds, you fit right in, bae.

Madeline (the fan-girling, fast-talking, certified yapper) has read the whole series. And incessantly bugged Josie (the calm, cool professional hater) to start Ruthless Boys of the Zodiac.

Josie will be reading in real time with you. Providing initial reactions and predictions, while Madeline serves as the guide to help point you along in the right direction. 

This is a uniquely formatted bookish podcast because we wanted to create a space where you can join the conversation and get in on the action WITHOUT having to finish the book, series, or ENTIRE universe!!!! 

This week, we're covering chapters 1 through 20 of Dark Fae, book 1 of Ruthless Boys of the Zodiac by Caroline Peckham and Susanne Valenti, where we see what it takes to hack your way into a magical academy and take no shit.

This weeks’ coverage will be split into two parts. Part 1 includes a deep-dive recap of chapters 1-9. Part 2 will cover chapters 10-20, world building, Prophecy Updates, and the Whimsy and Spice Report.

On this episode we discuss:

We want to hear your thoughts, feelings, opinions, and predictions!

Text or leave us a voicemail at (323)-612-8008 or email us at [email protected]. And of course, be sure to follow us on Instagram @whimsyspicepod for all the latest updates (and to be slightly entertained sometimes). And please, for the love of the stars, leave us a 5-star review. Xoxo, Madeline and Josie

Greetings Bothersome Barracudas and Sultry Starfishes, we bring you this short and sweet episode with a few announcements that will bedazzle your brain with delight and pre-heat your oven for our journey ahead.

In this episode, we give high-level summary of what to expect in our upcoming Ruthless Boys of the Zodiac spoiler-free, deep-dive coverage starting on August 19, 2026. 

Plus announce our buttery bagel worthy special guests blessing us with their intrigue and sass for our review episodes. 

Be sure to follow @whimsyspicepod on Instagram for alllll the latest news and by the stars, hit follow/subscribe, and rate 5 stars. 

“I’d find it easier to carve my eyes out than I would to stop them landing on you.” - Darius “the moon made me do it… but also I totally mean it, and I’m terrified” Acrux

Welcome back to episode 18 of Whimsy, Spice, and Sometimes Nice, a spoiler-free, read-along romantasy podcast. Whether you're a first-time Solarian traveler or a greedy, slippery salmon back for seconds, you fit right in, bae.

Madeline (the fan-girling, fast-talking, certified yapper) has read the whole series. And incessantly bugged Josie (the calm, cool professional hater) to start Zodiac Academy.

Josie will be reading in real time with you. Providing initial reactions and predictions, while Madeline serves as the guide to help point you along in the right direction. 

This is a uniquely formatted bookish podcast because we wanted to create a space where you can join the conversation and get in on the action WITHOUT having to finish the book, series, or ENTIRE universe!!!! 

This week, we're covering chapters 26 through 39 of The Reckoning, book 3 of Zodiac Academy by Caroline Peckham and Susanne Valenti, where dreams come true and fall apart just as quickly. 

This weeks’ coverage will be split into two parts. Part 1 includes a deep-dive recap of chapters 26-30. Part 2 will cover chapters 31-39, world building, Prophecy Updates, and the Whimsy and Spice Report.

On this episode we discuss:

We want to hear your thoughts, feelings, opinions, and predictions!

Text or leave us a voicemail at (323)-612-8008 or email us at [email protected]. And of course, be sure to follow us on Instagram @whimsyspicepod for all the latest updates (and to be slightly entertained sometimes). And please, for the love of the stars, leave us a 5-star review. Xoxo, Madeline and Josie

 ”The moon is making me horny as fuck” - Seth Capella to his nearest and dearest, so they stop declining his snuggies.

Welcome back to episode 17 of Whimsy, Spice, and Sometimes Nice, a spoiler-free, read-along romantasy podcast. Whether you're a first-time Solarian traveler or a greedy, slippery salmon back for seconds, you fit right in, bae.

Madeline (the fan-girling, fast-talking, certified yapper) has read the whole series. And incessantly bugged Josie (the calm, cool professional hater) to start Zodiac Academy.

Josie will be reading in real time with you. Providing initial reactions and predictions, while Madeline serves as the guide to help point you along in the right direction. 

This is a uniquely formatted bookish podcast because we wanted to create a space where you can join the conversation and get in on the action WITHOUT having to finish the book, series, or ENTIRE universe!!!! 

This week, we're covering chapters 26 through 39 of The Reckoning, book 3 of Zodiac Academy by Caroline Peckham and Susanne Valenti, where we finally make it to the earth elemental trial and the Fairy Fair.

This weeks’ coverage will be split into two parts. Part 1 includes a deep-dive recap of chapters 26-30. Part 2 will cover chapters 31-39, world building, Prophecy Updates, and the Whimsy and Spice Report.

On this episode we discuss:

We want to hear your thoughts, feelings, opinions, and predictions!

Text or leave us a voicemail at (323)-612-8008 or email us at [email protected]. And of course, be sure to follow us on Instagram @whimsyspicepod for all the latest updates (and to be slightly entertained sometimes). And please, for the love of the stars, leave us a 5-star review. Xoxo, Madeline and Josie

“By the stars, Seth Capella is eating shit!” shouted Tyler Corbin, king of the class clowns and Backstreet Boys wannabees. 

Welcome back to episode 16 of Whimsy, Spice, and Sometimes Nice, a spoiler-free, read-along romantasy podcast. Whether you're a first-time Solarian traveler or a greedy, slippery salmon back for seconds, you fit right in, bae.

Madeline (the fan-girling, fast-talking, certified yapper) has read the whole series. And incessantly bugged Josie (the calm, cool professional hater) to start Zodiac Academy.

Josie will be reading in real time with you. Providing initial reactions and predictions, while Madeline serves as the guide to help point you along in the right direction. 

This is a uniquely formatted bookish podcast because we wanted to create a space where you can join the conversation and get in on the action WITHOUT having to finish the book, series, or ENTIRE universe!!!! 

This week, we're covering chapters 12 through 25 of The Reckoning, book 3 of Zodiac Academy by Caroline Peckham and Susanne Valenti, where we see what it takes to claim your place the best school in Solaria.

This weeks’ coverage will be split into two parts. Part 1 includes a deep-dive recap of chapters 12-17. Part 2 will cover chapters 18-25, world building, Prophecy Updates, and the Whimsy and Spice Report.

On this episode we discuss:

We want to hear your thoughts, feelings, opinions, and predictions!

Text or leave us a voicemail at (323)-612-8008 or email us at [email protected]. And of course, be sure to follow us on Instagram @whimsyspicepod for all the latest updates (and to be slightly entertained sometimes). And please, for the love of the stars, leave us a 5-star review. Xoxo, Madeline and Josie

“That boy is six feet of rancid crustacean juice on a hot summer’s day.” - Geraldine “Buttery Bagels” Gruss

Welcome back to episode 15 of Whimsy, Spice, and Sometimes Nice, a spoiler-free, read-along romantasy podcast. Whether you're a first-time Solarian traveler or a greedy, slippery salmon back for seconds, you fit right in, bae.

Madeline (the fan-girling, fast-talking, certified yapper) has read the whole series. And incessantly bugged Josie (the calm, cool professional hater) to start Zodiac Academy.

Josie will be reading in real time with you. Providing initial reactions and predictions, while Madeline serves as the guide to help point you along in the right direction. 

This is a uniquely formatted bookish podcast because we wanted to create a space where you can join the conversation and get in on the action WITHOUT having to finish the book, series, or ENTIRE universe!!!! 

This week, we're covering chapters 12 through 25 of The Reckoning, book 3 of Zodiac Academy by Caroline Peckham and Susanne Valenti, where we see what it takes to claim your place the best school in Solaria.

This weeks’ coverage will be split into two parts. Part 1 includes a deep-dive recap of chapters 12-17. Part 2 will cover chapters 18-25, world building, Prophecy Updates, and the Whimsy and Spice Report.

On this episode we discuss:

We want to hear your thoughts, feelings, opinions, and predictions!

Text or leave us a voicemail at (323)-612-8008 or email us at [email protected]. And of course, be sure to follow us on Instagram @whimsyspicepod for all the latest updates (and to be slightly entertained sometimes). And please, for the love of the stars, leave us a 5-star review. Xoxo, Madeline and Josie

 ” YOU ARE ALL A BUNCH OF HORNY TEENGERS” - Professor Grumpy Fangs 

Welcome back to episode 14 of Whimsy, Spice, and Sometimes Nice, a spoiler-free, read-along romantasy podcast. Whether you're a first-time Solarian traveler or a greedy, slippery salmon back for seconds, you fit right in, bae.

Madeline (the fan-girling, fast-talking, certified yapper) has read the whole series. And incessantly bugged Josie (the calm, cool professional hater) to start Zodiac Academy.

Josie will be reading in real time with you. Providing initial reactions and predictions, while Madeline serves as the guide to help point you along in the right direction. 

This is a uniquely formatted bookish podcast because we wanted to create a space where you can join the conversation and get in on the action WITHOUT having to finish the book, series, or ENTIRE universe!!!! 

This week, we're covering chapters 6 through 11 of The Reckoning, book 3 of Zodiac Academy by Caroline Peckham and Susanne Valenti, where we learn just how important practice bananas and peaches are to a bunch of 18-year-old fae days before a Lunar Eclipse.

On this episode we discuss:

We want to hear your thoughts, feelings, opinions, and predictions!

Text or leave us a voicemail at (323)-612-8008 or email us at [email protected]. And of course, be sure to follow us on Instagram @whimsyspicepod for all the latest updates (and to be slightly entertained sometimes). And please, for the love of the stars, leave us a 5-star review. Xoxo, Madeline and Josie

 ” Stop power fucking her and start working on what Pyro wants” said a certain Jealous Terra Heir to his bestie and royal source

Welcome back to episode 13 of Whimsy, Spice, and Sometimes Nice, a spoiler-free, read-along romantasy podcast. Whether you're a first-time Solarian traveler or a greedy, slippery salmon back for seconds, you fit right in, bae.

Madeline (the fan-girling, fast-talking, certified yapper) has read the whole series. And incessantly bugged Josie (the calm, cool professional hater) to start Zodiac Academy.

Josie will be reading in real time with you. Providing initial reactions and predictions, while Madeline serves as the guide to help point you along in the right direction. 

This is a uniquely formatted bookish podcast because we wanted to create a space where you can join the conversation and get in on the action WITHOUT having to finish the book, series, or ENTIRE universe!!!! 

This week, we're covering chapters 1 through 5 of The Reckoning, book 3 of Zodiac Academy by Caroline Peckham and Susanne Valenti, where we learn about the secret rite of passage kept from all Zodiac Academy freshmen until the week of The Reckoning.

On this episode, we discuss:

We want to hear your thoughts, feelings, opinions, and predictions!

Text or leave us a voicemail at (323)-612-8008 or email us at [email protected]. And of course, be sure to follow us on Instagram @whimsyspicepod for all the latest updates (and to be slightly entertained sometimes). And please, for the love of the stars, leave us a 5-star review. Xoxo, Madeline and Josie

“Iron is made stronger in the hottest part of the fire, Seth, You didn’t break me, you forged me.” - Darcy Vega, owner of mysterious red and blue fire and illicit longing for Professor Grumpy Fangs

Welcome back to episode 12 of Whimsy, Spice, and Sometimes Nice, a spoiler-free, read-along romantasy podcast. Whether you're a first-time Solarian traveler or a greedy, slippery salmon back for seconds, you fit right in, bae.

Madeline (the fan-girling, fast-talking, certified yapper) has read the whole series. And incessantly bugged Josie (the calm, cool professional hater) to start Zodiac Academy.

Josie will be reading in real time with you. Providing initial reactions and predictions, while Madeline serves as the guide to help point you along in the right direction. 

This is a uniquely formatted bookish podcast because we wanted to create a space where you can join the conversation and get in on the action WITHOUT having to finish the book, series, or ENTIRE universe!!!! 

This week we're reviewing Ruthless Fae, book 2 of Zodiac Academy, by Caroline Peckham and Susanne Valenti. This episode covers the entire book, but is spoiler-free for the series. For chapter-by-chapter recaps, check out episodes 7 through 11 (labeled Ruthless Fae episodes 1 through 3). 

This week we discuss:

- Cultural relevance and importance of claiming Romantasy as a genre and rejecting shame around “feminine” speech patterns

- Tropes and major themes of Ruthless Fae

- Brief recap of the book by Josie Rae

- Favorite moments and standout scenes

- Important information to remember for the rest of the series

- Detention or Fornication, the game where you send characters to detention or your bedroom with no explanation

- Updates on predictions and Pepper Prophecies 

- Changes we’ve noticed prioritizing reading instead of social media or TV

HUUUUUUGE thanks to Emma for feedback on finding the pod and predictions and Sydney from @storyinasip for mocktail inspo. 

We want to hear your thoughts, feelings, opinions, and predictions!

Text or leave us a voicemail at (323)-612-8008 or email us at [email protected]. And of course, be sure to follow us on Instagram @whimsyspicepod for all the latest updates (and to be slightly entertained sometimes). And please, for the love of the stars, leave us a 5-star review. Xoxo, Madeline and Josie