Spread Your Wingspan

Summary   In this episode of the Spread Your Wingspan podcast, hosts Jennie and Sara delve into the second book of the 'Blood and Ash' series by Jennifer L. Armentrout,, 'Kingdom of Flesh and Fire.' They discuss the intricate character dynamics, particularly between Poppy and Casteel, and explore themes of self-discovery, empowerment, and the role of emotions in the narrative. The conversation als...

Summary In this episode of the Spread Your Wingspan podcast, hosts Jennie and Sara kick off Season Two with a detailed discussion of the book 'Onyx Storm.' They explore the plot, character development, and the overarching themes of love, war, and power. The conversation also critiques the writing style, pacing, and world-building, while speculating on the future of the series and the implications...

Summary In this episode of the Spread Your Wingspan podcast, Jennie and Sara discuss the book ‘It Happened One Summer’ by Tessa Bailey. They explore themes such as the small town romance trope, the comfort read aspect of the book, and the predictability of romance novels. They also touch on the steamy scenes and the importance of female pleasure in romance novels. Overall, they find the book to be...

Summary In this conversation, Jennie and Sara discuss the book 'Misadventures of a Curvy Girl' by Sierra Simone. They explore themes of self-love, the impacts of fat phobia, polyamorous romance, and the effects of trauma. Jennie found the book a bit tedious and wanted more character development, while Sara appreciated the representation of a fat protagonist and the exploration of body image issues...

Summary In this conversation, Jennie and Saraa discuss the book 'From Blood and Ash' by Jennifer L. Armentrout. They talk about the themes of tyranny, patriarchy, awakening, and the power of choice. They talk about the unpredictability of the plot, the knitting together of the storylines, and the potential for a vampire arc in their podcast. They also discuss the writing style and language used in...

Summary: In this conversation, Jennie and Sara discuss the book 'Kushiel's Dart' by Jacqueline Carey. They explore themes such as pain and pleasure, political machinations, secrets versus truths, women's roles in society, found family, loyalty and trust, and the variations of consent. They also touch on the religious and historical aspects of the book, including the concept of 'Love as Thou Wilt'...

Spoilers: A Marvellous Light by Freya Marske Narrated by David Thorpe Summary In this episode of the Spread Your Wingspan podcast, Sara and Jennie discuss the book 'A Marvellous Light' by Freya Marske. They explore the themes of queer love, power dynamics, and the contrast between social falsehoods and authentic selves. The book follows the story of Robin and Edwin, who navigate a magical world an...

Summary: In this bonus pod, Jennie and Sara discuss the second half of Bridgerton’s Season 3. They address the criticisms and controversies surrounding the show, including racist reactions and resistance to changes from the books. They also express their support for the show's diversity and the collaboration between Julia Quinn and Shonda Rhimes. The conversation covers various storylines, includi...

Summary In this episode, Sara and Jennie continue to create their glossary. They explore the term 'romantasy' and touch on taboos and subgenres in romance novels. They explore the appeal of these themes and the cultural roots behind them. The concept of dark romance and its subjective nature is touched upon, with some vampire discussion much to Sara’s delight. They also touch on topics that divide...

Summary In this conversation, Jennie and Sara create their glossary of terms exploring different kinks and their appeal. They talk about the evolution of societal attitudes towards sexual preferences and relationships and how books can help explore and understand different kinks. They delve into specifics like: praise kink, shaming kink, reverse harem, throuples, daddy kink, BDSM, and age gaps whi...

Summary In this conversation, Jennie and Sara discuss the TV show Bridgerton, focusing on the first half of Season 3. They talk about their initial impressions of the show, the characters, and the plot. They also discuss the decision to split Season 3 into two parts and the pacing and anticipation for the second half. The conversation covers various themes and tropes in the show, such as teacher-s...

Spoilers: Priest: A Love Story and Sinner by Sierra Simone   Content Warnings: Age gap, older man and younger woman Explores a murky first sexual encounter in terms of consent Cancer and death Suicide Taboo of a sexual relationship with a postulant/almost nun   Summary In this episode of the Spread Your Wingspan Podcast, Jennie and Sara discuss the novel Sinner by Sierra Simone. They explore theme...

Summary In this episode of the Spread Your Wingspan podcast, Sara and Jennie discuss the book 'Priest' by Sierra Simone. They explore themes of love, BDSM, feminism, and the intersection of religion and sexuality. The book follows the story of Father Tyler Bell, a priest with a history of trauma and a calling to heal his town, and Poppy Danforth, a wealthy and intelligent woman seeking religion. T...

Spoiler Alerts Fourth Wing & Iron Flame by Rebecca Yarros Vampire Academy Series by Richelle Mead   Summary In this conversation, Sarah and Jennie discuss their experience reading the first two books in the Empyrean series: The Fourth Wing and Iron Flame. They talk about their initial impressions, their enjoyment and engagement with the books, and the role of death in the story. The conversati...

Summary In this conversation, the hosts discuss their classification system for ranking books. They establish a rating scale from 1 to 10, with 1 being the lowest and 10 being the highest. They also introduce a spice level rating system, ranging from a green bell pepper to a Carolina Reaper, to indicate the level of explicit content in books. The hosts share their personal rankings for certain boo...

Spoiler Alerts Full episode discussing House of Flame & Shadow by Sarah J Maas Some discussion of Throne of Glass by Sarah J Maas   Summary In this conversation, the hosts discuss their disappointment with Sarah J. Maas' book, House of Flame and Shadow, and express concerns about the decline in her writing quality. They explore the pressure on authors to write quickly and the potential impact...

Episode Summary In this episode, Sara and Jennie introduce themselves and explain the thesis and intentions for the Spread Your Wings Fan Podcast. We discuss our love of reading and how it has brought us together as friends. We explore the joy and insights that can be found in romance novels and the importance of discussing the romance genre. Also, we touch on the significance of content warnings...