Bones of the Storie

Not sure if anyone is keeping count, but Mistie is pretty sure this is our first vampire story on the podcast. Today we are discussion Bride by Ali Hazelwood and there is going to be some shocks and gasps from this episode, so be sure and listen to the end. Content Highlights: Serena, not Sara, is the name we are looking for Are you hungry? This one has the meat and potatoes Oh the Misery ... Jenn...

Welcome to our very first Jenn's Episode where we discussion a book that aligns more with Jenn's light and fluffy. No jokes here, jump into the conversation about A Pack for Autumn by Emilia Emerson. Content Highlights: Rule #1, Mistie is never for sure on some things at any given time Bonding, its more than just sexual Alpha's can be damsels too Jenn's Rating: Darkness 1 feather, Spicy 3, Overall...

Hello Listens, today's episode will not be for the faint of heart ... we're talking about all the books / series that other people love and we don't. Come prepared to not agree, or maybe you do, and get your counterarguments ready. Content Highlights: Throw your hands in the air Bombastic Love The Big One Our List Haunting Adeline A Touch of Darkness Leather and Lark The Silent Patient That Sik Lu...

Our first book discussion for season 5 is off to a wonderful start ... could you hear the sarcasm in that statement? Content Highlights: Mistie, our whole podcast is spoilers, why are you worried about it? We feel all the feels This short, was it worth it? Jenn's Ratings: Darkness 2, Spicy 1, Overall .25 Mistie's Ratings: Darkness 2, Spicy 1, Overall 1 Other books mentioned: Vicious Lost Boys seri...

We are starting off Season 5 with a brand new spicy scale. This expanded spicy scale provides a clearer understanding of the varying levels of spice in romance novels, helping readers choose content that aligns with their preferences and comfort levels. Content Highlights: Fun Fact: Snails Are we gonna remember all the things Rerating previously discussed books New Spicy Scale: Bell Pepper - Off P...

Jenn and Mistie are back! Did you miss us like we missed you?!?! We also missed being in the studio recording and and the first episode of Season 5, you guessed it - is another trope/genre. We define the difference between what is a retelling and what is inspired by. Content Highlights: If ya know, you know - gosh Mistie Check your triggers Jenn got a punch in her Swiftie Card Other books / author...

That's a wrap on Season 4 of Bones of the Storie, please enjoy all the giggles and mishap conversations that didn't make into our episodes. Make sure you subscribe and be on the look out for Season 5 to drop March 4, 2025 We've got some great things to look forward too.

As the fourth chapter of Bones of the Storie closes, Mistie and Jenn rank the books of Season 4. With the hints of new things and even darker books to follow along with us coming soon. Content Highlights Discussing DNF's Ranking order of S4

Hello listeners, today on Bones of the Storie, Mistie and Jenn are here to talk about Special Edition books. This whole conversation started with the announcement of the Ten Year anniversary "Special Night Court Edition" of the ACOTAR series that Bloomsbury is putting out. Yes, you read that right. I put it in quotations, cause in this episode, we laydown what makes it a special edition and what d...

Listen in to this sigh-filled episode where Mistie and Jenn discuss the dark romance novel, Haunting Adeline by HD Carlton. And see if you catch on to this surprising twist of a conversation, IYKYK!!! Also be sure and check out our Kickstarter campaign, it will run from January 12-31, 2025. Make 100 - What's Your Next Read - https://shorturl.at/njll1 Content highlights: Mistie did not care It's be...

Join us as we take a walk down memory lane and talk about all the things in Beautiful Fiend. Plus we share a little bit of BOTS history and our first buddy read. Content Highlights: Say my name ... Most unhinged MMC Jenn has an epiphany Jenn's Ratings: Darkness 4, Spicy 4, Overall 3 Mistie's Ratings: Darkness 4, Spicy 4, Overall 3 NEW SPICY 2.0 SCALE UPDATED March 11, 2025 - Spicy 4 Other Books Me...

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 2024 and dishing out some well-deserved honorable mentions. From the dark and intense to the light and heartwarming, we've got your reading list covered...

Nothing else will measure up after reading this one, Unholy Vows might be the top dawg in mafia books for us. Listen in to found out why. Oh and maybe listen to the Carter Reed episode first, if you haven't already to get more context on the conversation. Content Highlights: Will we ever know the real pronunciation Normal people vs Mistie People Jenn has a lizard brain, who knew Jenn's Ratings - D...

If you are looking for a to get started on reading Mafia, this is the duet you want to read. Also, new word drinking game Jenn and Mistie didn't plan on working into this episode, if you drink - every time you hear the word like , seems we changed it up from our previous famous word agree, take a drink of your choice. If you know, you know ;) Content Highlights: No Pampered Prince Vibes Characters...

This is one episode you don't want to skip. Not going to give any spoilers but its Jenn and Mistie's first *REDACTED* since season 2. And that's saying a lot. High praise like this doesn't come around often. Content Highlights: Jenn's not wrong A sprinkle of psychology / reality Does audio make a difference? Jenn's Rating - Darkness 2, Spicy 5, Overall 5 Mistie's Rating - Darkness 2, Spicy 5, Over...

Today we have a special treat. It's our very first special guest. Please give a warm welcome to Kelly! Content Highlights: Shoulda, Coulda, Woulda That was not an accusation, we're all friends here Recommending or warning books to Kelly, listeners choice Kelly's Rating - Darkness 4, Spicy 3, Overall 1 Jenn's Rating - Darkness 4, Spicy 3, Overall 1 Mistie's Rating - Darkness 3, Spicy 3, Overall 1 N...

Readers dive in with Jenn and Mistie as they discuss the first Mafia book of the season, with a little bit of a twist. Content Highlights: What ... my name is who ... my name is ... Whoa whoa whoa, wait a minute Was anything missing? Jenn's Rating - Darkness 2, Spicy 5, Overall 3 Mistie's Rating - Darkness 2, Spicy 5, Overall 3 NEW SPICY 2.0 SCALE UPDATED March 11, 2025 - Spicy 4 Other Books menti...

These are a few of our favorites scenes ... listen in to hear Jenn and Mistie pull favorite scenes from favorite books / series. Content Highlights: No prep, no prep, la--la-la--la-laa-laa! Twofers for the win Did Mistie take on Jenn's light & fluffy? Books from Mistie's favorite scenes : Archangel Enigma by Nalini Singh Beasts Behaving Badly by Shelly Laurenston Isn't It Bromantic by Lyssa Ka...

Starting off the new season with an interesting book. We were surprised by our reactions to this popular "dark" romance novel. Content Highlights: Of course Mistie didn't skip the good parts is 23 a weird age to not be sexual curious How dark is dark if only a few scenes Jenn's Ratings: Darkness 3.5, Spicy 3, Overall 2 Mistie's Ratings: Darkness 3.5, Spicy 3, Overall 2 NEW SPICY 2.0 SCALE UPDATED...

Welcome back to another season, which one we're not sure, of Bones of the Storie. Today Jenn and Mistie are discussing Mafia in dark romance. Content Highlights Brain fog is a real thing Is it really mafia if no one does anything but carry a gun? Mafia vs Secret Society Other books mentioned: The marriage contract by Katee Robert.

That's a wrap on Season 3 of Bones of the Storie, please enjoy all the giggles and mishap conversations that didn't make into our episodes. Make sure you subscribe and be on the look out for Season 4 to drop November 5, 2024, We've got some great things to look forward too.

As we close out the third chapter of Bones of the Storie, Mistie and Jenn rank the books of Season 3. With the promise of even more dark stories to sink your teeth into coming your way soon. Content Highlights Discussing DNF's Ranking order of S3

Jenn and Mistie are mixing it with the season three final episode by giving additional recommendations based off of season one and two discussed books / series on Bones of the Storie. Be warned some high level summaries of the new books being suggested, so if you don't like spoilers you may just want to check out the books' blurbs. Season 1 Mistie's Suggestions If you like the Madison Kate series...

Join Jenn and Mistie as they play guess who on character names from the Deliciously Dark Fairytales series by K. F. Breene. Suggesting that readers approach this series with an expectation of fun rather than high-stakes. Content Highlights: Here, there be dragons Trying to figure out Weston Parody Fantasy, thoughts? Jenn's Ratings: Darkness 2, Spicy 4, Overall 4 Mistie's Ratings: Darkness 2, Spicy...

Join Mistie and Jenn, as we discuss their initial expectations of the book Friends with the Monsters by Albany Walker, not Friends with Monsters, and how the book met—or didn’t meet—those anticipations. We share our thoughts on the characters and plot, noting that this book could be a great choice for readers new to the monster / reverse harem genre. Content Highlights: Humanoid monsters vs Tradit...