A Court of Tattoos and Rosé

Nesta and Cassian continue their never-ending hike in the mountains. They share some meals that have Mads losing her mind. Nesta is still dealing with the aftermath of her actions and the massive storm of emotions within herself. Cassian is left reeling when he sees the true depth of her self-loathing. It isn’t until they reach a beautifully serene lake that the leash Nesta keeps her emotions on f...

The people have spoken! Join us for a deep dive into Heir of Fire! Fair warning, this episode contains spoilers for the entire Throne of Glass series. We chat about the major plot points, including some that just blew our mind. We also fangirl over the many new characters that the book introduces us to. A hot, murderous witch. A delicious and broody Fae prince. Aelin’s sassy and gorgeous cousin. S...

Oof…buckle up for a very bumpy ride in today’s episode as a couple secrets come to light in the WORST ways possible. Nesta finds out about her new shiny trove and the vote that took place. In her fury, she interrupts Amren and Varian playtime then proceeds to spill the beans to Feyre. Amren has even more choice words for Nesta but nothing compares to Rhys’s fury. In an effort to avoid an all out c...

Cassian and Nesta take a quick trip to the Spring Court to meet with Eris. The silent killer (i.e. pollen) comes for Cassian. The chat with Eris is tense to say the least and it gets worse once Tamlin strolls along. Nesta makes her feelings on Tamlin very clear with a single pointed finger. Nesta, Gwyn and Emerie learn more about Cassian’s history with the original Valkyries before deciding to for...

Join us for our first Thirsty Thursday episode! Our lovely Patreon community voted and….we had a tie. Of course our first episode topic vote would end in a tie! Anywho, this week we are deep diving into our shared obsession, Disney Dreamlight Valley, and also discussing our TBRs for the next couple of months. Full disclosure: a DLV discussion often leads to sentences you probably never thought you...

After getting a lot more information than he bargained for, Helion creates extensive wards around the Mask and ties them to Nesta’s blood. Feyre gives Cassian a tough time for his obvious jealousy but who can blame him? It is Helion after all. Later, Cassian and Nesta finally talk about their hot night together before Nesta toys with Cassian in the hottest way possible. Unfortunately for Cassian,...

And we are back! Cassian takes Nesta to visit with a blacksmith so she can appreciate the true artistry and skill of sword making. Nesta pours her heart and soul into a great sword after a few lessons from the surly blacksmith. A few days later Nesta’s intrusive thoughts are waging a war on her leading to a marathon boxing session with a tree trunk. While she is lost to her training, Lucien visits...

We have quite a few updates to share with y’all! We are doing a full reconstruction of how the podcast will operate starting with today’s episode! First and foremost, we want to assure you that these changes are meant to improve the quality of what we are putting out there for you. Juggling both series at once, while achieving the high quality level we expect from ourselves and know that you deser...

This week we start out on a field trip to the swordsmith with Cassian and Nesta…and that is as far as we got before the chaos began. Enjoy this madness. It’s our gift to you!

Welcome back to our mental health series where we share our own struggles, discuss coping techniques and, above all else, provide a reminder for everyone that you are never alone. Today we are tackling the stresses that come with the holiday season. We discuss the not so jolly feelings that come from overwhelming social calendars, difficult bosses and difficult family situations. We hope this epis...

We get a heartbreaking reminder of the hope Nehemia inspired in her people through the eyes of a young girl from Ellywe deep in the mines. Upon hearing the devastating news, a revolt begins in the mines with a swing of an ax. Chaol orders a full guard to keep Celaena in her rooms and under no circumstances are they to try to stop any escape plans. Dorian is left reeling with unanswered questions f...

Emerie and Gwyn are much more interested in Nesta’s nighttime activities than stretching. After giving Nesta a hard time (that Cassian for sure overhead), Gwyn mentions a Valkyrie technique for stilling one’s mind. Cassian and Nesta have yet another verbal sparring match before starting Nesta’s swordplay lessons. It’s in that moment that everything shifts and we see the birth of the new Valkyries....

After the horrific ordeal in Oorid, Nesta is supposedly resting while the rest of the gang is spending quality time with the Autumn Court solider zombies. Turns out Nesta is hanging with the Mask in the “heavily warded” room…awkward. At this point we realize that Prythian needs its own Mt. Doom. That evening Cassian provides Nesta with a much needed distraction and pleasure. Too bad both of them a...

Sadly it turns out Archer was right. Celaena is too late. Her nighttime sprint through the city wasn’t fast enough. Her friend has been taken from her and now no one in the castle is safe from her fury. Seriously, we mean NO ONE. This lands her in a cell next to an old friend for a few days. Even upon release, Celaena is trapped in her grief and anger for days. 

Nesta is in a fight for her life as the nightmarish Kelpie drags her to the bottom of the Oorid. This scene is truly one of the most unsettling in the series so prepare yourself. As she struggles against the creature's hold, Nesta search for her power leads her to the Mask. And once she puts that on, it is game over for everyone, especially her attacker. Cassian and Azriel do the only thing they c...

Cass, Az and Nesta take a nice little trip to Oorid in the Middle. Not really actually. To say it’s a hostile environment would be an understatement. After a random attack, Nesta is left in a tree (a giant tree at least) while Cassian reminds us why he is the General of the Night Court. Despite very clear instructions, Nesta leaves the comfort of her tree and comes face to face with a truly monstr...

Nesta recalls her troubling nightmare and opens up to Emerie and Gwyn about her trauma. Meanwhile, Cassian checks in with Rhys only to find out that his High Lady and her unborn child are in serious danger. Now as you can expect, we have A LOT to say about all of this so prepare for a long rant. Cassian shares the terrible news with Nesta before distracting them both from their worries with a spic...

Chaol’s kidnappers face the very scary consequences of their actions, aka Celaena! The group quickly realizes their mistake after a dramatic entrance and a couple dozen dagger throws. Archer reveals his true alliances and his top ally, Nehemia. Chaol gets called out for withholding information and his omissions are made worse after a grisly death.

Join us for the first episode in a new series where we are fighting back against the stigma surrounding mental health. Ya’ll know we hold nothing back with you and this series is no different. We each give our own mini mental health introduction detailing our own struggles, red flags and coping mechanisms. It’s our hope that this series (and our bookish community) provides a safe space for you to...

After seeing the new trainees’ bravery in action, Nesta attempts scrying again. To say it goes poorly would be an understatement. Nesta’s snooping enrages the Cauldron yet again. We have a brief interlude as Mads explains the latest evolution to her Cauldron theory. Then BOOM! Nesta experiences a nightmare that leaves the House shaking and the Bat Boys trembling in fear of her true power: pure dea...

Join us today as we tackle THREE chapters. Crazy, right? Anywho, Nehemia and Elena have a super secret meeting ending with Nehemia making some type of sinister plan. Chaol joins the King and nobility on a hunt and learns the King plans to “question” Nehemia. Unfortunately, Chaol doesn’t make it back from that hunt. His kidnappers leave a ransom note for Calaena and now we wait for the carnage.

Nesta makes it to 3000 steps before throwing in the towel and our hamstrings are on fire just thinking about it. The Valkyrie Book Club is off to a great start with sweet Gwyn beginning her journey into some spicier books. Merrill tries to pull rank with her obscure heritage. Obviously this doesn’t fly with Nesta. Her standoff with the grumpy priestess has an unexpected bonus: 3 more trainees! And...

Nesta is having some trouble focusing on training but luckily Gwyn makes for a good buffer. After gathering some gifts (or bribes) for Emerie, Nesta sends Cassian to Windhaven again to coax Emerie to join them. Voila! Nesta and Gwyn get a new training partner! Rhys makes an appearance at the training ring much to Nesta’s annoyance. After once again baiting Nesta, Rhys earns himself a scolding by C...

Chaol takes Celaena’s confession about as well as we all expected, i.e. not well. He does warm up to the idea eventually and his birthday ends on a high note for both of them. Poor Dorian is still spirally and his downward journey leads him back to Baba Yellowlegs. Poor decision all around, especially when we find out Roland followed him there. After a rather fun visit to a broom closet, Celaena h...

Join us for a very special collaboration with Bookmates Pod as we discuss the absolutely breathtaking debut novel from Riley Nash - Hold Me Under. This is Mads’ all-time favorite book and for good reason! This book has it all: enemies-to-lovers, sports romance, forced proximity, fake dating…everything you want in a dark romance! As a reminder, please be sure to check the trigger warnings before yo...