Bones of the Storie

That's a wrap on Season 8 of Bones of the Storie, please enjoy all the giggles and unplanned snippets of conversations that didn't make into our episodes. Make sure you subscribe and be on the look out for Season 9 to drop August 4, 2026. We've got some great things to look forward too.

Wrapping up our eighth chapter of Bones of the Storie, where Mistie and Jenn rank the books of Season 8 and talk about some of the new changes that were made and still some to come. Content Highlights Discussing DNF's Ranking order of S8 Hitting 100 books

In this episode, Mistie and Jenn dive into a critical discussion, and most definitely not a rant, of the book Untamed by Ariel Hendrix. Or is it MJ Hendrix. Ranch vs farm She did what? Beef Jenn's Rating: Darkness 2, Spicy 2, Content 2, Overall 2 Mistie's Rating: Darkness 2, Spicy 2, Content 2, Overall 1 Other books mentioned: Carter Reed, Unholy Vows

Jenn and Mistie are trying something new. No agenda, no theme ... just a spontaneous chat about book and reading vibes and seeing where the conversation flows. Content Highlights We've got mood readers Who loves a good, completed, series? Mistie panicking from the first line in the blurb for Archangel's Eternity Other books mentioned: The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue, Under Her Scars, Pen Pal, Pl...

Mistie and Jenn are in sync in this episode. They share their thoughts on the "Quicksilver and Brimstone" by Callie Hart. Don't take the synopsis too seriously, you can jump right into the audio of this series. Content highlights if Mistie remembers correctly Tree or not, that is the question A true morally grey character Jenn's Rating: Darkness 2, Spicy 3, Content 5, Overall 5 Mistie's Rating: Da...

Dive into the conversation with Jenn and Mistie on Pen Pal by JT Gessinger. They discuss the twists question the boundaries between reality and the supernatural within this book. Content Highlights: Shocker to not be shocked 80/20 rule emotional damage and not in a good way Jenn's Rating: Darkness 2, Spicy 3, Content 5, Overall 3 Mistie's Rating: Darkness 2, Spicy 3, Content 4, Overall 4/1 Other b...

Do character deaths make the story better? Ever disagree with a character death? Well on today's episode, Jenn and Mistie unravel some character deaths in storytelling and how these pivotal moments can transform a narrative, leaving readers either deeply moved or questioning the plot's direction. Content Highlights: Fascinating stuff Didn't see her arguing that way Def need a reread to better coun...

We've done it again. Join Jenn and Mistie, plus special guest Jeni (and Mistie didn't mix their names up once) as they discuss the Shepherd King Duet by Rachel Gillig. Content Highlights: We're not surprise Whose melting? Not that Woody Jenn's Rating: Darkness 2, Spicy 2, Content 5, Overall 5 Mistie's Rating: Darkness 2, Spicy 2, Content 4.5 , Overall 4 Jeni's Rating: Darkness 2, Spicy 2, Content...

Every wonder what a new readers perspective might be when jumping into the romance genre. Well we have a special guest Tabitha who was willing to share her experience as she starts out on her new journey, and maybe one day join us on the dark side. Content Highlights: The smuttiest of smut smut Does anyone understand the words coming out of Mistie's mouth? Jenn's Ritual to Mistie's Paper rant Book...

It's that time for Jenn's Episode this season and she has picked another series by Jaymin Eve, the Shadow Beast Shifters Trilogy. Stepping into this series, we didn't expect to love the characters as much as we did. Listen in to find out what makes them so special. Content Highlights: Just keep reading Read the room and your instincts Less is more Jenn's Rating: Darkness 2, Spicy 3, Content 3, Ove...

This just might be the best discussion we've had in quite some time. Jenn and Mistie are discussing the Shifter City Fated Mates Series by Jaymin Eve and this baby just skyrocketed to the top of Mistie's list. Content Highlights: What you don't know is?!?!?! Whose the logical one now? Still not me. Is it a 2 or a 3 Jenn's Rating: Darkness 2.5, Spicy 3, Content 5, Overall 5 Mistie's Rating: Darknes...

It's Jenn and Mistie's first book of season 8 and we're starting off with an interesting one. Still keeping to the buddy jar, this lucky book won first spot for discussion and they get to use their new content scale. Content Highlights: Don't say baby in that tone of voice Has the Ritual been demoted? Legacy Trilogy - Mistie's Version Jenn's Rating: Darkness 3, Spicy 3, Content 3, Overall 1 Mistie...

We've done it again, we've created a new scale to go along with all the wonderful conversations we have about the books we read. Content Highlights: Jenn's shinning brilliance Making our own rules The Ritual, need I say more, IYKYK The Content Scale - Bones Rating (Writing • Plot • Story) This scale evaluates how well a book is constructed, separate from spice, darkness, personal enjoyment, or how...

Welcome back to Season 8! We jump right back in with one of Mistie's favorite tropes, Bully. Content Highlights: Is it a fave Mistie's soapbox rant Jenn explains what she's okay with in a bully romance Other books mentioned in this episode: Leave Me Behind, Penelope Douglas, Amo Jones

That's a wrap on Season 7 of Bones of the Storie, please enjoy all the giggles and unplanned snippets of conversations that didn't make into our episodes. Make sure you subscribe and be on the look out for Season 8 to drop March 10, 2026. We've got some great things to look forward too.

Wrapping up our seventh chapter of Bones of the Storie, where Mistie and Jenn rank the books of Season 7 and talk about some of the new changes that were made and still some to come Content Highlights Discussing DNF's Ranking order of S7

What is the difference, if any, between a Why Choose romance and a Reverse Harem romance. Well listeners, we're finally getting around to the question that Jenn asked in the Den of Vipers episode. Content Highlights: Definitions Do we believe its any different Some of our favorites Other series mentioned: Bonds That Tie, Emerald Lakes, Hades, Vicious Lost Boys

In our latest episode, we explore the twisted narrative of Leave Me Behind by KM Moronova. Content Highlights Jenn gets a little scared with Mistie How did that get missed Another random tangent Jenn's Ratings: Darkness 4, Spicy 4, Overall 4 Mistie's Ratings: Darkness 4, Spicy 4, Overall 3 Other books mentioned: Perfect Strangers, Bonds that Tie, Devils Night Series

For Jenn's Episode, she decided to mix it up and read a thriller book, That's Not My Name by Megan Lally. And it had absolutely nothing to do with Mistie not being able to read her first pick! Content Highlights: Different perspective in a thriller Mistie may or may not have jumped ahead Did you like our added ending? Jenn's Ranking: Darkness 2, Spicy Feather, Overall 5 Mistie's Rating: Darkness 2...

Chatting about Toxic by Nicole Blanchard. We speculate on the happenings around this story and whether or not the couple is actually a couple. Content Highlights: Intensity levels are off Would he really? Are we gonna check in with the couple? Jenn's Rating: Darkness 3, Spicy 2, Overall 3 Mistie's Rating: Darkness 3, Spicy 2, Overall 2 Other books mentioned: Consequences, Bridge Kingdom

Discover your next favorite read and get insider thoughts as Jenn and Mistie rifle through their shelves to share the stories that have captivated them this year This episode is has some varied literary tastes. counting down their top six picks of 2025 and dishing out some well-deserved honorable mentions. Content Highlights Spoilers - Lots and lots of spoilers for all books discussed in this epis...

You're in for a treat this week, Mistie surprises us all with her walk through Blackthorn by J.T. Geissinger and her reaction to that ending. Though if you have read the ending, it shouldn't really surprise you that she really enjoyed it. Listen in to find out all the buzz. Content Highlights: Best Banter Ever Was it really confusing? Surprised by Mistie Jenn's Rating: Darkness 2, Spicy 3, Overall...

Jenn and Mistie, well mostly Jenn, are talking about their very first pitch black book. Check your triggers before jumping in on this one cause Jenn walks us through the whole story plot for book one. Content Highlights: Shocker, Mistie didn't finish the book Double shocker, Jenn did and she breaks down the whole story And a new category may or may not have been created Jenn's Rating: Darkness: Of...

Today Jenn and Mistie are discussing Den of Vipers by K. A. Knight. Listen in to see what good things they have to say bout this book and how it's a great place to start to learn your limits. Content Highlights: Taste tester Ranking Different kinds of play Jenn's Rating: Darkness 4, Spicy 5, Overall 3.5 Mistie's Rating: Darkness 4, Spicy 5, Overall 3 Other books mentioned: Haunting Adeline, Yellow...

Curious about how Jenn is taken to being pulled into the dark. Join us on this episode where Mistie's internet wasn't working so the conversation is broken and scattered. And if you've been following us you really don't want to miss this because The Ritual. #IYKYK Content Highlights: It's all fantasy and feeds into wants & desires Dark Romance vs Dark Romance Elements The Ritual for the win!!!...