A Court of Tattoos and Rosé

Culpa Mia, Taylor Swift, Smashwords, and clearly the plan went out the window. So, enjoy! 

Well Hunt’s visit with the Oracle went better than Bryce’s and Ruhn’s visits but not by much. Her words definitely stuck with Hunt though given the weird looks he can’t stop shooting Bryce’s way. The trio debates how the horn could be repaired but everyone has different theories. Bryce grapples with some dark memories during their research.

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PSA: Our spoiler ban on HOFAS has been lifted! I repeat, this episode has HOFAS spoilers!

We are taking a brief detour from HOEAB this week. I’m joined by the lovely Jules (@forlitsandgiggles) and Elijah (@littlewickedbookbox) as we chat about our favorite latest releases and some upcoming books that we can’t wait for. And yes, they both remind me of a lot of releases dates that I had wrong in my head. We all knew it would happen.

Join Mads as she gets to experience me freaking out and spiraling over the impending release of TTPD and what all the easter eggs could mean!

This week starts out with calling Caitlyn out for her various shenanigans. Don’t worry, she gets me back for being extra. The laughs were needed before we dive into these chapters because Micah is in full a-hole mode after Bryce’s rejection in the elevator. Then we have to deal with the frustratingly odd Oracle. Good times.

Hunt and Bryce are on their way to the Comitium after a game of nose goes with Ruhn on who has to go see the Oracle. Bryce makes the mistake of scrolling through Hunt’s photos on his phone and we all know you have to be careful when scrolling! The pair’s timing truly couldn’t be worse when they go to leave the barracks. Good thing that Bryce is an iconic genius. 

This week I am joined by the one, the only, the amazing J.A. George (@pnwwritingwitch)! She is here to chat all things Gothic Grove and give some teasers for the next book in the series, Heavy is the Crown! We also chat about the latest debacle in the Booksta community. 

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Mark your calendars and set your alarms because Heavy is the Crown drops TOMORROW!!! Jac is doing a little surprise for every Kindle preorder so be sure to submit your proof of purchase through the link in her bio. 

After a very long day, Bryce welcomes her new roomie to their home. Hunt, being such a good roommate, proceeds to ask a series of very blunt questions and also gets caught creeping. Meanwhile, Syrinx begins his plan to ensure he gets double meals. 

This week is a deep dive into the Divine Rivals duet (or duology, whichever you prefer) with the one and only, Ashley! This might just be one of the most chaotic episodes we’ve had in a long time. Prepare for a lot of tangents including, but not limited to, Attack on Titan, haunted diamonds, the abysmal state of my reading room, and, of course, magical typewriters. Note this episode is NOT spoiler free for the Divine Rivals duet (or duology).

Well Hunt at least has realized that he  royally screwed up so that’s a good start. Too bad that he only hits this realization right when everything blows up. Literally. In the aftermath of a rough night, Bryce and Ruhn make a deal to help with their respective quests. The Autumn King isn’t thrilled with the partnership at all and decrees that Bryce needs a full time guard/babysitter. Hunt + Bryce = Roomies!

Who is ready for another Blake’s Musings? This week I dive into some SJM news, both good and bad. Plus, I give an updated spoiler free review of House of Flame and Shadow. Finally, I chat about my thoughts on spoilers and navigating the timelines for spoiler embargoes. 

Bryce is taking the Viper Queen’s advice to heart and struggling. Her desperation leads to Hunt and Lele’s introduction. Needless to say, Lele is OBSESSED. A few more of Hunt’s wayward assumptions get disproved. We also get a bit more background on how Bryce ended up working for the mysterious Jesiba. Ruhn’s own assignment leads him to invite Bryce (and, unknowingly, Hunt) to Luna’s temple for a mini history lesson.

Surprise, surprise, Hunt is ready to throttle Bryce again. She has once again outwitted him and now they find themselves at the Meat Market. Bryce makes a slightly questionable purchase and gives a satyr some lifelong trauma. Afterwards, we are introduced to the Viper Queen. She is the worst plain and simple. Also, please ignore the sniffles.

It’s been a minute. You ready for a good ole STS? Join Mads and I as we discuss her latest life achievement, the new ACOTAR Hulu rumors and the Super Bowl! You’ll also get to laugh at how I made myself cry this week. Let’s just say RIP Denny.

Time for a little house tour of the Frat Pack’s lovely home, complete with a beautifully painted table in the foyer. Bryce’s visit causes a mini uproar, especially when she starts asking about the Viper Queen. After butting heads with Bryce, Ruhn’s day gets even worse when he sees who is waiting for her outside. Hunt gets a reality check from Bryce and also nails a superhero landing.

A little over 48 hours since I finished HOFAS and I am finally at a place where I can (hopefully) give a coherent mini-review. Keyword hopefully! Join me as I dive into my initial reactions and overall review for what will probably be the biggest release of the year (at least for me). This episode does contain spoilers for HOFAS so proceed with caution! 

Happy Tuesday! I know it’s been almost a week since that HOFAS teaser dropped but I am still spiraling about it! So I figured what better way to cope with the agonizing wait than to share last week’s Patreon exclusive episode with all of you! Join me as I deep dive into every single word of that teaser and what it could all mean. !CRESCENT CITY SPOILERS GALORE!

This week starts out with a delightful visit with the Autumn King where we get to see him belittle our beloved Ruhn. In between the jabs, there are quite a few minor details scattered like breadcrumbs that lead us to think this guy knows WAY more than he lets on. Meanwhile, Bryce begins the fun process of baiting Hunt and its entertaining to say the least.

While Blake was away, Mads and Caitlyn decided to rage and do whatever they wanted. Blake is nervous and very scared for what chaos unfolded this week. Buckle up for a wild ride.

Prepare for the mayhem that is me (Blake) recording solo to go on a deep dive into the SJM Universe that takes some minor detours into other dives. This is hopefully the start of a fun new series of mini-episodes of pure theory chaos. Think of these episodes as a (probably scary) look into my mind. The question of the week: Who knows what and how much do they know?

So Micah, the Governor of Valbara, is just casually chilling in the gallery and blatantly ogling Bryce. We don’t blame him really but he is a psycho creep nonetheless. Anyways, apparently Bryce is the best bet to catch the demon summoning murderer on the loose? And she only has a month to do it. As an added bonus, Sandriel is coming to town with her favorite weapon, the Hammer. Hunt is less than pleased by all of this until Micah makes him an offer that is too good to be true.

After a rough night out dealing with a creepy vamp, Bryce’s week doesn’t get much better. Honestly, it gets way worse very quickly. We also learn a bit more about Hunt’s unfortunate situation and his doomed bargain with Micah. All in all, it is a very bad week for everyone and it’s only Tuesday…

How are we all feeling after last week’s episode? Full disclosure: we are still recovering. Bryce has yet another terrifying encounter that just gets worse later in the book. After a desperately needed time jump, information comes in left and right about life in Midgard, the Drop and the brutal politics of the world. As usual, Blake couldn’t help herself and jumped into a few deep dives. Enjoy!

The ruse was successful! Join me as I drag Caitlyn through some of the worst trauma that SJM has ever dealt to us. We’re not crying, you are! But seriously…tears were shed. Prepare for all the feels.

It is one of our favorite times of the year! Spotify Wrapped season is upon us! Mads and I are once again flabbergasted at the stats from this little chaotic podcast. Seriously, thank you for listening and supporting our chaos. We love all of you! Afterwards, we each breakdown our personal Spotify Wrapped and Mads is just super mean to me. For the record, I am proud to be a 1% fan! Concerning Hobbits is a freaking bop!

After leaving Danika with the Pack, Bryce heads to a swanky restaurant only to be ignored by her date. Reid, you are simply the worst. The power struggle and inequalities between Vanir and humans take center stage as Bryce has an avid audience during her “meal”. To make matters worse, Connor’s text messages. That’s it. Just his text messages. SOBBING. Following an epic exit, Bryce joins up with Fury for a night of fun. Oof. REMINDER: These Crescent City episodes are NOT spoiler free!

The day has arrived! We are finally diving into the Crescent City series! I am literally shaking with excitement as I type this because ya’ll know I LOVE THIS SERIES SO MUCH! Before we dive into the first book, we figured it would be smart to do a little refresh/primer on Bryce’s world. So with that in mind, join me on a fun little solo deep dive!

Mads got a chance to interview JA George (@pnwwritingwitch) about her new release, Gothic Grove. Gothic Grove is a witch/vampire romance with revenge plots, fated mates, and magic. We discuss how she got started and some advice she has for new authors! 

Are you ready to dive into the infamous bonus chapters for ACOSF? Don’t worry, we aren’t alone in this! Caitlyn is here and she isn’t holding back when it comes to her feelings on these chapters. I think we can all agree that SJM chose violence when she wrote one of these chapters. You know which one we are talking about.

Well we have arrived at the end of A Court of Silver Flames. I still can’t quite believe we’ve made it this far. After the craziness of Nyx’s birth, Cassian pays a visit to Eris in the Hewn City. We get another horrible reminder of just how sick and twisted Beron truly is. Eris still refuses to discuss the events of the past with anyone but Mor. Meanwhile, Nesta is planning an extravagant mating ceremony on Rhys’s dime (which we don’t get to see…). The Archeron sisters visit their father’s grave to introduce Nyx and give Nesta the opportunity to finally come to peace with his passing. We leave Nesta with a sense of profound love and hope for the future and we can’t wait to see what happens next in this world.

Well surprise, surprise, I messed up some dates again…Anywho! Join us as we breakdown the intrigue and hype surrounding the mysterious Red Tower book listing. It was perfect timing since we FINALLY got confirmation of what exactly we all sold out across booksellers. Mads shares her latest MMM read and it sounds DELICIOUS! She also dishes about some very…interesting storytime that led to some questionable public readings. I thought I did something that everyone would be so proud of only to realize while recording that I did in fact make the same mistake I always make. Oops… 

Join us for a chaotically fun recap of SJM’s interview from September 26th with Christina Lauren! She laid down some hard truths, including one that Caitlyn may never recover from. There are a few offhand comments that have us very concerned for some characters. She shared some new information and gave a few vague responses that are causing mayhem with theories. We also got some fascinating snippets into SJM’s writing process.

The patrons have spoken and we get to gush over our favorite recent 5 star reads! But wait! Of course, there is a catch because they love to mess with us. We have to read the 1 star reviews. Let’s just say that Goodreads is absolutely bonkers and basically the Wild, Wild West! Also, we couldn’t let the week go on without addressing the biggest Love Story of our generation. We are INVESTED.

After the collective trauma of Nyx’s arrival, the Valkyries have a heartfelt reunion over tea. Cassian is coming to terms with the fact that his mate is the holder of the Dread Trove and we LOVE seeing Nesta claim it as her own! Also, I am driving the delulu bus when it comes to how much power remains in Nesta’s veins. Seriously, you can’t change my mind on this. The mating ceremony planning begins after Nesta offers Cas a questionable snack.

We’ve declared that Spooky Season is upon us! Let’s kick off the best season by talking about all our favorite supernatural creatures and beings! We cover the classics, i.e. vampires, fae, shifters, etc. It wouldn’t be a true Thirsty Thursday episode if Mads and I didn’t fangirl over some lesser known supernaturals too. Hehehehehe

We’ve arrived at the scene that will forever live in infamy for Mads and I. We’ve got so many questions and a lot of grievances. One big question: is Madja truly the best healer they have? Really?!

TW: Traumatic Birth

We are approaching THAT scene. You know the one. The one that will forever irk us. Good thing we’ve got one teeny tiny chapter before we hit that point. While we are saving the bulk of our annoyance for next week’s episode, we couldn’t resist giving a little teaser today. We also get some fun STS time in to help calm ourselves down. 

It’s time to hop back into Mads’ favorite book in the Throne of Glass series, Heir of Fire! First things first though. We have a mystery on our hands that is consuming Madison’s every waking thought. Anyways, back in Wendlyn, Aelin is straight up not having a good time. Her training is not going smoothly and Rowan’s methods are a bit unorthodox. Meanwhile, Chaol and Dorian are dealing with their own issues with varying outcomes. Manon and her Thirteen are introduced to the deadly (and very cute in Blake’s opinion) Wyvern!

Mads and Blake coming in hot with a big tip for villains: STOP WITH THE MONOLOGUES! In this case, Briallyn’s incessant need to hear her own voice comes in clutch for Nesta. Her annoying chatter gives Cassian time to break through the Crown’s hold. Do we like his new plan though? No, no we don’t. Briallyn runs into a classic The Hobbit situation with the sun and Nesta’s own powers. What an idiot.

Emerie and Gwyn have made it to the top, which is great. Yay. We are very happy for them, truly. HOWEVER, Nesta has not made it to the top yet. In fact, she is stuck fighting a male drunk on his own hatred. It is not a pretty scene. Nesta’s last week has been brutal and they call this part of Ramiel the Breaking for a reason. Then again, it is Nesta we are talking about and we know she doesn’t give up easily. After a dramatic entrance, we are all thrilled to see Cassian….until we aren’t.

Hi! It’s been a hot minute and we’ve missed you! Now prepare for a good ole classic Shoot the $hit with Mads and I. We chat about some of the latest news and events in the book community. Plus Mads got a VERY special delivery while we were recording. There is no way you can even guess what it was. I promise. It’s been an absolutely wild couple of weeks for us so strap in for a chaotic rundown!