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Welcome to our 21-part deep-dive literary analysis of Sarah J. Maas’s bestselling romantasy novel, A Court of Wings and Ruin (ACOWAR). In this episode, we cover chapters 28 through 31, as Feyre seeks control through training, while the emotional instability of her inner and outer worlds threatens to fracture everything she’s built. With 13 years of combined academic literary experience and a rotat...

We're back for round two of book icks! Jac and Amy discuss more listener  book "icks" they've received. Thank you to everyone who submitted their ick! If you would like to submit an audio recording via Camflare, go to our website booktalkforbooktok.com to view more information on how to use the desktop or mobile app to send us your recording. Support the Show. Learn more about your ad choices. Vis...

Welcome to our 21-part deep-dive literary analysis of Sarah J. Maas’s bestselling romantasy novel, A Court of Wings and Ruin (ACOWAR). In this episode, we cover chapters 25 through 27, as the Inner Circle ventures into the Court of Nightmares to rally allies and unearth secrets that threaten their unity from within. With 13 years of combined academic literary experience and two distinct literary l...

We asked, you answered! Jac and Amy recently solicited listener feedback on their book "icks." The ladies go through the most popular icks that they received and provide some of their own icks as well. Thank you to everyone who submitted their ick! We received so many that we are going to do a part two in the coming weeks. If you would like to submit an audio recording via Camflare, go to our webs...

Welcome to our 21-part deep-dive literary analysis of Sarah J. Maas’s bestselling romantasy novel, A Court of Wings and Ruin (ACOWAR). In this episode, we cover chapters 22 through 24, as Feyre seeks clarity from one of Prythian’s most mysterious beings and begins to reassert control over the fractured dynamics of her chosen family. With 13 years of combined academic literary experience and two di...

In this week's mini episode, we discuss listener theories and thoughts about Elain as the Mother, cleanliness, and whether Lucien and Elain will really end up together despite being mates. Shout out to Shannon, Sarah, Amy, and Jess for sharing their comments and thoughts with us! If you would like to submit an audio recording via Camflare, go to our website booktalkforbooktok.com to view more info...

Welcome to our 21-part deep-dive literary analysis of Sarah J. Maas’s bestselling romantasy novel, A Court of Wings and Ruin (ACOWAR). In this episode, we cover chapters 19 through 21, as Feyre faces the emotional aftermath of her Spring Court sabotage and begins training for the war that looms ahead. With 13 years of combined academic literary experience and a rotating set of literary lenses, bes...

This mini episode start off by discussing all things Elain, especially those Evil Elain and Tamlin / Elain mate theories from TikTok. Shout out to Tess, Olivia, and Willow for sharing their thoughts and comments with us! From there, Jac and Amy discuss additional listener emails *WITH SPOILERS*, including theories and speculation from Maelee, Grace, Allie, and Dana. If you would like to submit an...

Welcome to our 21-part deep-dive literary analysis of Sarah J. Maas’s bestselling romantasy novel, A Court of Wings and Ruin (ACOWAR). In this episode, we cover chapters 16 through 18, as Feyre rejoins the Inner Circle and prepares for a political war that will test every alliance, secret, and scar. With 13 years of combined academic literary experience and two rotating literary lenses, best frien...

This week's mini episode is part 2 of our listener hot takes. Hear Jac and Amy discuss the theories and thoughts of these hot takes which, for better or for worse, they mostly agree with! If you would like to submit an audio recording via Camflare, go to our website booktalkforbooktok.com to view more information on how to use the desktop or mobile app to send us your recording. Support the Show....

Welcome to our 21-part deep-dive literary analysis of Sarah J. Maas’s bestselling romantasy novel, A Court of Wings and Ruin (ACOWAR). In this episode, we cover chapters 13 through 15, as Feyre reclaims her power in the Autumn Court and returns to Velaris for a long-awaited reunion, with new wounds, shifting priorities, and unfinished family reckonings. With 13 years of combined academic literary...

In this mini episode, Jac and Amy discuss a wide range of listener feedback, including how interesting plot can drive character actions, Rhysand's self-destructive nature, why that memory of Ianthe from Mist and Fury is important to the plot, how Feyre can never sound witty, and more. Shout out to Alice, Anna, Ciarra, Grace, Marlie, Sarah, and Tabitha for sharing their thoughts and comments with u...

Welcome to our 21-part deep-dive literary analysis of Sarah J. Maas’s bestselling romantasy novel, A Court of Wings and Ruin (ACOWAR). In this episode, we cover chapters 11 and 12, as Feyre and Lucien flee the Spring Court and find themselves hunted across the beautiful and brutal terrain of the Autumn Court. With 13 years of combined academic literary experience and two rotating literary lenses,...

In this week's mini episode, Jac and Amy review Maasverse related theories found on TikTok. Prepare yourself for all Sarah J. Mass series spoilers! If you would like to submit an audio recording via Camflare, go to our website booktalkforbooktok.com to view more information on how to use the desktop or mobile app to send us your recording. Support the Show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...

Welcome to our 21-part deep-dive literary analysis of Sarah J. Maas’s bestselling romantasy novel, A Court of Wings and Ruin (ACOWAR). In this episode, we cover chapters 8 through 10, as Feyre sets the final pieces of her Spring Court sabotage into motion, just as the consequences begin to spiral beyond her control. With 13 years of combined academic literary experience and a rotating set of liter...

In this week's mini episode, Jac and Amy discuss listener-submitted hot takes regarding the A Court of Thorns and Roses series. Prepare yourself for spoilers and opinions you might not agree with! Thanks to all our listeners who submitted their hot takes via our Instagram stories! A second hot takes mini-episode will air later this season so that we can include all the submissions we received. If...

Welcome to our 21-part deep-dive literary analysis of Sarah J. Maas’s bestselling romantasy novel, A Court of Wings and Ruin (ACOWAR). In this episode, we cover chapters 4 through 7, as Feyre begins to unravel Ianthe’s influence and tighten her grip on the Spring Court, all while walking a razor’s edge between vengeance and exposure. With 13 years of combined academic literary experience and two r...

In this week's mini episode, Jac and Amy discuss listener feedback related to Feyre and Rhysand based on their Season 1 (ACOTAR) and Season 2 (ACOMAF) discussions. Shout out to Twiganut, Courtney and Katie for their thoughts and comments! Support the Show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to our 21-part deep-dive literary analysis of Sarah J. Maas’s bestselling romantasy novel, A Court of Wings and Ruin (ACOWAR). In this episode, we cover the prologue through chapter 3 as Feyre returns to the Spring Court, not as Tamlin’s lover, but as a spy, a saboteur, and the High Lady of the Night Court. With 13 years of combined academic literary experience and a rotating set of litera...

Are you ready for Season 3? Next week, Jac and Amy kick off Season 3 of Book Talk for BookTok, in which they conduct a literary analysis of Sarah J. Maas's A Court of Wings and Ruin. To prepare listeners for the new season, they've pulled highlights from Season 2 that are relevant to themes and topics discussed in the new season.  Of course, listeners are encouraged to go back and review both Seas...

At the request of our listeners, this week's episode is the first chapter of Jac's forthcoming novel, Sensing the Veil.. Sensing the Veil tells the story of Velia, a human woman with inhuman abilities, who struggles to remember her mysterious past. In a world where Fae and Witches are the only beings with magic, Velia grapples to learn more about her magical abilities despite being an outcast. Aft...

Jac and Amy answer listener questions about writing and writing tips. From how to get started, how to finish, and how to manage criticism, they share their advice based on their personal experiences that they hope listeners will find helpful. Support the show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Jac and Amy are joined by Natalie, owner of Book Bound Events. Book Bound Events is an event company that throws bookish balls to expand the literary community and give readers the opportunity to experience the magic of their favorite books. During their discussion, Natalie provides insider details on the 2023 Starfall Ball taking place in Salt Lake City, UT May 27-28, 2023. Book Bound'...

Our listeners have sent in their Mass-verse theories and it's time Jac and Amy talk about them. This episode discusses multi-verse theories from mates, Asteri, matching tattoos, and more. Spoilers aplenty are afoot, so enter at your own risk. Thank you to all our Patreon supporters, with a special shout out to our December 2022 Tropey Wives! Thank you Hailey, Jessica, Colleen, Sam, Rhiannen, Allis...

Jac and Amy are joined this week by co-hosts of The Pithy Chronicle, Erika and Caroline. The Pithy Chroniclers share their research on well known - and less well known - folklore, mythology, and history that may or may not have served as some of Sarah J. Maas's inspiration for her characters and themes in the A Court of Thorns and Roses series. From the inspiration for the original Beauty and the...