Book Bits & Chill

Did Netflix nail the Remarkably Bright Creatures adaptation? We're breaking down the May 8th release of Shelby Van Pelt's bestselling novel and giving our full book-to-screen verdict — spoilers included. In this episode, Cassie and Emily dive into the casting choices (Sally Field as Tova = perfection, but who is Lewis Pullman as Cameron?), debate whether Marcellus the octopus got the voi...

Okay besties… we failed our TBR. We break down our April wrap up and May TBR, including what we actually read, what surprised us, and what completely derailed our plans. From Shield of Sparrows to The Deal and other viral BookTok books, this month had range. We also get into: 00:00 We failed our TBR 02:00 DNF to obsessed… Shield of Sparrows pipeline 06:00 Is binge reading better than waiting for s...

This week on Book Bits & Chill, we are joined by bestselling author Nisha J. Tuli, the brilliant mind behind the Artefacts of Ouranos series, including Trial of the Sun Queen , as well as contemporary romance and her highly anticipated YA dystopian debut, Storm Breaker . We get into ALL of it: the iconic first line that started everything, how the Atlas misdirect was completely intentional (sh...

In this episode of Book Bits & Chill, we’re diving into Rites of the Starling by Devney Perry, book two in the Shield of Sparrows series, and asking the real question: is this sequel actually worth the hype or are we in another cursed Book 2 era? We start spoiler-free (promise, not even a whiff), then move into full book club chaos with spoilers, unhinged theories, and gossip. We’re chatting:...

In this episode of Book Bits & Chill , we’re breaking down our ultimate auto-buy authors guide . Including what an auto-buy author actually is, why they’re the best reading hack, and the exact roadmap you should follow to fall in love with them (instead of getting burned). We’re sharing:  Our definition of a true auto-buy author   The authors we will read no matter what   Who we read for comfo...

March was unhinged in the best way. Emily went on a full romantasy deep dive and has zero regrets, and Cassie somehow gave out three five-star ratings in a single month — and yes, she stands by every single one. In this episode we're doing our March reading wrap-up and breaking it down with awards instead of a boring ratings list: main character energy books, plot twist reads, red flags, and...

This week on Book Bits & Chill, we are sitting down with the mind behind one of the most viral dark romantasy books right now… Sheila Masterson, author of The Poison Daughter! This is the book that took over BookTok, climbed the Kindle Unlimited charts, and had readers staying up until 2am questioning everything. After binge reading this book we had questions, so we brought on the genius herse...

Hollywood finally did it right. We saw Project Hail Mary opening weekend — and came out genuinely shocked that they pulled it off. In this episode, Cassie and Emily dig into the movie adaptation of Andy Weir's beloved novel: what changed, what landed, and what we're still thinking about days later. We cover Ryan Gosling's performance (yes, Emily is eating her words), how Rocky was b...

If you read Fourth Wing or A Court of Thorns and Roses and suddenly realized you might be a Romantasy reader… you are not alone. But once you enter this genre, there are levels. So today on Book Bits & Chill, we’re breaking down the Romantasy reader pipeline. We rank the genre into three levels: 📚 Entry Level Romantasy ⚔️ Intermediate Romantasy 🔥 Expert Level Romantasy And we recommend the b...

This week on Book Bits & Chill, we're breaking down Binding 13 by Chloe Walsh — the BookTok sensation, NYT bestseller, and soon-to-be Prime Video series. We went in knowing almost nothing (just girls crying on TikTok holding this book), and came out completely wrecked in the best way. We're covering: a spoiler-free recap of Binding 13 and the Boys of Tommen series, our honest book cl...

In this episode of Book Bits & Chill, we’re breaking down our full February reading wrap up and lining up our hopefuls for our March TBR! This month one of us gave THREE 5-star ratings, one of us is still recovering from a book hangover, and in March we are reclaiming our love for Romantasy! We’re talking: 01:00 Giving our month a reading score 04:20 The Daggermouth obsession 06:30 Thriller su...

Is Wuthering Heights actually a romance… or have we all been gaslit for 200 years? In this episode of Book Bits & Chill, we’re breaking down the original novel by Emily Brontë and the highly controversial new film adaptation directed by Emerald Fennell starring Jacob Elordi and Margot Robbie. We discuss: • Why Wuthering Heights became a cult classic • Whether Heathcliff and Catherine are roman...

In this episode, we’re diving into The Long Game by Rachel Reid, the highly anticipated sequel to Heated Rivalry, and breaking down whether it lives up to one of the most beloved sports romances of all time.  We’re discussing: - Our honest ratings (was it a 5 star sequel or not?) - The emotional evolution of Shane & Ilya - The spice level 👀 - Why hockey romance has an absolute chokehold on th...

In this episode, we’re breaking down Daggermouth by H.M. Wolfe , a dark dystopian romance that blends brutal political systems, true enemies-to-lovers tension, and unapologetic feminine rage. We walk through a spoiler-free overview of the world of New Found Haven, discuss the book’s oppressive power structures and themes of survival, and explore why this story feels eerily relevant in today’s worl...

Are you entering February as a hopeless romantic, a Valentine’s Day skeptic, or someone fully prepared to let romance books, the Winter Olympics, and Bridgerton distract you from real life? In this episode of Book Bits & Chill, we’re setting our February mood and resetting the vibes for the month ahead. We talk about Valentine energy, romance skepticism, Olympic-level distractions, Bridgerton...

January is officially over — and the receipts are in. In this cozy but chaotic January wrap-up episode, we’re revisiting our reading goals, giving ourselves a very unserious report card, and unpacking what actually happened versus what we thought this month would look like. We talk about slowing down instead of burning out, and how one six-star read completely reshaped our expectations for all Rom...

People We Meet on Vacation is officially on screen… and romance readers are divided. In today’s episode of Book Bits & Chill, we’re diving into the People We Meet on Vacation book to movie adaptation. Are we book-to-screen purists or sympathizers? What did Hollywood change, and did those changes actually work? We break down everything from Barcelona vs Palm Springs, the ending swap, the missin...

Is The Everlasting really a six-star read — and should you read it? In this episode, we’re diving into one of the most talked-about books on BookTok and Bookstagram, often hailed as a top book of 2025 and a romantasy that the genre should be taking notes from. We start with a spoiler-free recap to set the stage, then break down our honest thoughts, reactions, and reflections. We discuss why The Ev...

It’s a new year… which means new intentions, fresh planners, and at least three versions of ourselves living rent-free in our brains. In this episode, we talk about: • why resolutions feel overwhelming and how to make them realistic • big goals vs tiny dopamine-hit goals • whether rereads “count” towards your goal  • attention spans, burnout, and Romantasy overload • choosing a word of the year (Y...

In this episode, we’re wrapping up the ACOTAR series with a full recap of A Court of Silver Flames . We break down Nesta Archeron’s journey from rage to healing, her relationship with Cassian, the rise of the Valkyries, the Blood Rite, the Dead Trove, and the events that reshape Prythian by the end of the book. We also share our honest reactions, what worked for us on reread, and where Silver Flam...

There is something about the holidays that makes us crave familiarity. The stories we return to, the movies we rewatch, and the books that feel more like comfort than content. In this Christmas episode of Book Bits & Chill, you can expect: ✨ Spoiler-light Good Spirits review  👻 Hot ghosts and holiday romance expectations  🎄 What makes a Christmas classic  🎬 Favorite holiday movies and comf...

Why do smutty books have such a chokehold on women? And why do we keep choosing fictional men over real ones? In this episode of Book Bits & Chill , Cassie and Emily dive deep (pun fully intended) into the world of smut, erotica, and spicy romance — and why women can’t get enough of it. We talk about why women are turned on by words more than visuals, and how romance novels act as emotional fo...

Today we’re handing out our 2025 Reader Superlatives and Best Books of the Year — and yes, it’s as chaotic as it sounds. If your reading year was fueled by BookTok recommendations, romantasy spirals, emotional damage, and wildly inappropriate book boyfriends, welcome home. In this awards-show-style book podcast episode, we crown the best books of 2025 across romance, fantasy, sci-fi, literary fict...

Today we’re diving into Brimstone by Callie Hart — and wow, do we have thoughts. If you’ve finished this book and thought “what did I just read?” , welcome home. In this chaotic, spoiler-packed book club episode, we break down everything from the world-building, the nonstop venom dosing, the missing characters, the plot threads going nowhere, and Kingfisher’s surprising new name reveal. We talk ab...

We need to talk about A Court of Frost and Starlight. Because after rereading it for this episode… we are begging you not to waste your time. This novella is a winter solstice fever dream filled with a nauseating amount of POVs, zero plot movement, and Feyre giving everyone paintings of their trauma.  So we made the episode that will save you the read. Inside this recap we cover: • the entire plot...