The Novel Ideas Sisters

We’re entering the dystopian world of Daggermouth by HM Wolfe with the Novel Ideas Sisters and two very special guests — our cousins and fellow members of the much discussed Cousin Book Club! 📚 In this episode, we dive into the world of dystopian fiction, unpack what makes the genre so gripping, and share our thoughts and reactions to Daggermouth ’s controversial and truly shocking ending. Expect...

In this episode, we’re diving into the reading habits that shaped us growing up — the books we devoured, the ones we insisted the other sister would love, and the early signs that we were developing different literary personalities. We’ll compare childhood favourites with our current-day bookish equivalents, put our sibling knowledge to the test by guessing how the other rated a certain book, and...

Things are about to get a little bit magical — and possibly a little bit emotional. In this episode, we’re diving headfirst into the wonderfully strange world of magical realism and exploring the catalogue of Ashley Poston — where ghosts, grief, romance, fate and a little bit of magic weave themselves together in the best possible ways! We chat about what makes a novel magical realism, why Poston’...

It’s our mid-year bookish review… arriving fashionably late in August. Because apparently, “mid-year” is more of a vibe than a deadline. Join the Novel Ideas Sisters as we look back at all the books we’ve read so far this year — the five-star favourites, the unexpected delights, the books that absolutely did not live up to the hype, and the ones we’re still emotionally recovering from. We’re catch...

The wait for the next Empyrean adventure just got a whole lot more exciting! In this episode of The Novel Ideas Sisters , we're chatting all about Threshing Day , the newly announced Empyrean novella collection, and what this surprise release could mean before Book 4 finally lands. Is it just a fun bonus, or are there hidden clues waiting to reshape everything we thought we knew? Of course, on...

In this gloriously unhinged episode of The Novel Ideas Sisters, we're risking our entire bookish reputations by confessing the reading habits we'd usually take to the grave 🤐 We're talking about the books we haven’t read, our controversial audiobook narrator takes, popular authors who we might skips and all the questionable reader behaviour that would get us roasted on Bookstagram 😅...

Romantasy fans know that book twos can make or break a series—but what exactly makes a great sequel? 🤔 This episode, we're diving headfirst into romantasy sequels and asking the big question: what makes a book two truly unforgettable? We're chatting about Rites of the Starling by Devney Perry and Fury Bound by Sable Sorensen, sharing our thoughts on the latest instalments, the romances, t...

The guys and girls Briar U have officially hit our screens, and you know we had THOUGHTS. In this episode of The Novel Ideas Sisters , we’re diving headfirst into the Amazon Prime adaptation of the Off Campus series by Elle Kennedy — from the casting choices we’re obsessed with to the book changes we’re still emotionally processing. We’re breaking down the scenes that had us screaming, giggling, a...

Audiobooks count as reading — and we’re ready to defend it. 🎧📚 In this episode, the Novel Ideas Sisters talk all things audiobooks: the different styles and formats, our best listening hacks and why audiobooks are perfect for busy readers. Plus, we’re sharing some of our all-time favourite narrators and the voices we’d happily listen to read the phone book. Whether you listen while driving, clea...

We’re pressing play on passion, vengeance, and a whole lot of morally grey mayhem as we dive deep into Game On by Navessa Allen 👀🔥 Join your favourite bookish sisters as we unpack the deliciously dark world of dark romance —the men we can’t help but love, the lines that get blurred, and the joy of Navessa Allen’s dark but hilarious world! We’re not alone either! Our behind-the-scenes queen, prod...

Welcome back to The Novel Ideas Sisters , where sibling chaos meets serious bookish debates 📚✨ This week’s episode, The Battle of the Tropes , is exactly what it sounds like… and then some. We’re going head-to-head, trope by trope, each bringing our ultimate book pick to the table.  The rules? Simple. We’re each assigned the same trope. We each nominate a book. And then… we fight for our lives (...

Your favourite sister duo is back and thriving — because we’re talking all things Liz Tomforde’s latest release, In Her Own League ⚾ and WOW do we have a lot to say. From swoony moments to sharp takes on sexism in professional sports, we’re breaking down exactly why this book had us kicking our feet one minute and ranting the next. Naturally, we spiral (in the best way) into a full-blown love let...

In this episode, we’re diving into one of the most beloved—and debated—bookish tropes: enemies to lovers . What actually makes a story true enemies to lovers? Is it witty banter, deep rivalry, or genuine hatred that slowly transforms into attraction? We explore the key characteristics that define the trope, from intense tension and sharp dialogue to the slow shift from conflict to connection. We a...

What happens when you give two opinionated sisters microphones and a dragon-sized pile of unanswered questions? Chaos. Beautiful, bookish chaos. In this episode of The Novel Ideas Sisters , we DEEP DIVE headfirst into the Empyrean series to unpack our wildest theories and boldest predictions. From who the brother is and second signets, to who will be the next to die and wtf is going on with Asher...

Lights, camera, paperbacks ! 🎬📚 Recorded during a cosy staycation night-in, with a glass of wine firmly in hand, this episode sees the Novel Ideas Sisters diving into the magic (and mess) of book-to-screen adaptations. From adaptions past and future, to Netflix’s recent release of People We Meet on Vacation , we talk what worked, what surprised us, and whether the screen can ever fully capture b...

It’s time for our 2025 (Reading) WRAPPED ! 📚✨ In this special end-of-year episode, we’re looking back at the books that defined our reading year. From unforgettable favourites across a wide range of genres and tropes to the stories we couldn’t stop thinking about long after the final page, we’re breaking it all down with plenty of passionate recommendations, surprises, and reflections along the...

In this very first episode of the podcast (recorded back in November of 2025), we’re starting with a NOVEL DEEP DIVE into Breathe With Me by Becka Mack 🏒—one of our most anticipated reads from 2025. We talk about why it was such a successful conclusion to the Playing For Keeps series and how the characters made us laugh 😆 and swoon 😍 and cry 😭 all at once! Whether you’ve already fallen in love...

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