BookTok Made Me Podcast

TikTok's very own Sarah M., aka rosebudmode joins Bridget, Caitlin, and Hilda to discuss the Maasverse and the upcoming release of "House of Flame and Shadow." Listen now to hear their thoughts on fan theories and what they expect to happen in SJM's much-anticipated upcoming release.  Follow Sarah on TikTok and listen to her and Avery talk all things SJM on Wyrd from the Realm .  Theories discusse...

Bridget, Caitlin, and HIlda cover "Gold," book 5 in Raven Kennedy's Plated Prisoner series. While there's plenty of action, adventure, and intrigue, this book is seriously lacking Commander Rip's signature dirty talk. So how do we feel about it? Listen and find out!  Join our Patreon for exclusive behind-the-scenes content and let's be friends! Instagram > @ Booktokmademe_pod TikTok > @ Book...

Join Bridget, Caitlin, and Hilda for their very special Holiday Party episode! They'll let you know who is on their updated Why Choose List, play a few rounds of This or That and FMK, and hear what they need for a 5-star read.  Join our Patreon for exclusive behind-the-scenes content and let's be friends! Instagram > @ Booktokmademe_pod TikTok > @ BooktokMadeMe

It's time to cover "An Endless Escape," book 2 in the Forbidden Fate series by Kaven Hirning, aka Tik Tok's favorite Cassian.  Is book 2 as good as book 1, or doesn't it suffer from the sophomore slump? Listen now to the book recap and find out!   Spoiler Warnings! The Spotify Questions of the Week in this episode may contain major spoilers for Fourth Wing, ACOTAR, Crescent City , and another book...

Caitlin and Hilda finalize their discussion on "Iron Flame," book 2 in Rebecca Yarros' The Empyrean series. In part 3, they finally get a chance to talk about that ENDING, and you know they're asking all the same questions you all have.    Spoiler Warnings! The Spotify Questions of the Week at the end of this episode may contain major spoilers for Fourth Wing, ACOTAR, Crescent City , and another b...

Caitlin and Hilda continue their discussion on "Iron Flame," book 2 in Rebecca Yarros' The Emyprean series. And what was supposed to be a 2 part series, is officially going to be a 3 part series, because SO. MUCH. HAPPENS in this book, and they need the time to thoroughly discuss all the details.  And this should surprise no one at this point, but we are still on the struggle bus with some of thes...

Caitlin and Hilda discuss the first part of "Iron Flame," book 2 in Rebecca Yarros' The Empyrean series that took Booktok by storm. While they still can't pronounce the names of most of the characters or locations, both hosts were pleasantly surprised to find that they liked book 2 more than Fourth Wing. Listen now to find out why! Spoiler Warnings! The Spotify Questions of the Week in this episod...

Join Bridget, Caitlin, for a quick Thanksgiving bonus episode!    Spoiler Warnings! The Spotify Questions of the Week in this episode may contain major spoilers for Fourth Wing, ACOTAR, Crescent City , and another book this podcast has covered. Please skip ahead if you don't want to be spoiled. Happy Reading!   Let's be friends Instagram > @ Booktokmademe_pod TikTok > BooktokMadeMe  Join our Patre...

Bridget, Caitlin, and Hilda cover "A Fire in the Flesh," book 3 in Jennifer L. Armentrout's A Flesh and Fire series, the prequel series to From Blood and Ash. Full disclosure: This wasn't their favorite entry from the FBAA universe, and they're going to give you their honest assessment.    Spoiler Warnings! The Spotify Questions of the Week in this episode may contain major spoilers for Fourth Win...

Bridget, Caitlin, and Hilda wrap up their coverage of Laura Thalassa's Four Horsemen series with book 4, "Death." Since Death is just like his 3 brothers, you can easily guess how this book goes ... but that doesn't mean this episode is predictable, and there's plenty of unhinged content for your listening pleasure.    Spoiler Warnings! The Spotify Questions of the Week in this episode may contain...

Bridget, Caitlin, and Hilda return to their coverage of Laura Thalassa's Four Horsemen series with "Famine." While they weren't exactly thirsty (or hungry) for Famine's looks, he's snarky and arrogant enough to pique some interest. But as always, the best part of the episode are the unhinged tangents, which include ideas for a sentient object book title and random outbursts of "Genovia."   Spoiler...

Bridget, Caitlin, and Hilda cover "Throne of the Fallen," the latest novel by Keri Maniscalco set in The Kingdom of the Wicked Universe. While the novel is intriguing and spicy, the plot is a little confusing, so it may help to catch up on the KOW universe before reading about the Prince of Envy and the artist who has beguiled him.  Full book recap included! Spoiler Warnings! The Spotify Questions...

Bridget, Caitlin, Hilda, and special guest friend-of-the-podcast Vivian continue their coverage of Laura Thalassa's The Four Horsemen series with book 2, War. While his mission to end humanity is just like his first brother's purpose, War kinda looks like Khal Drogo, so you know what that means ... the dumb and h*orny FMC is gonna  fall for him, make him fall for her, and delay the apocalypse for...

Bridget, Caitlin, and Hilda begin their coverage of Laura Thalassa's The Four Horsemen series with book 1, Pestilence.  Book 1 can be summed up with the question "Is the heroine dumb or just h*rny?" (the answer is yes) and our trio is here to tell you all about it.  Join our Patreon for exclusive behind-the-scenes content and let's be friends! Instagram > @ Booktokmademe_pod TikTok > @ Bookt...

Bridget, Caitlin, and Hilda continue their official recap of "Sorrow and Starlight," book 8 of the Zodiac Academy series. Part 2 covers everything part 1 didn't: Max plundering Gerry's treasure chest with his sea cucumber; Seth and Caleb's will-they-won't-they back and forth; Gabriel's family building a nest to distract Gabe; Tyler and Sofia supporting Xavier on his healing journey; Tory's journey...

Bridget, Caitlin, and Hilda provide their official recap of "Sorrow and Starlight," book 8 of the Zodiac Academy series. Since this was a hefty book, part 1 covers the dramatic reading of the book synopsis, our hosts' thoughts and feelings, and Darcy and Orion's journey in this book. Stay tuned for part 2! Join our Patreon for exclusive behind-the-scenes content and let's be friends! Instagram &gt...

Bridget, Caitlin, and Hilda cover "The Wolf and the Witch," the book 3 novella in Charissa Weaks' Witch Walker series. And all we have to say: This is how you build tension, this is how you write smut ... and this is how you end up with a "triceratops." We didn't know that was a thing, but it is, so Google at your own risk in private mode and not while at work if you're curious.  Join our Patreon...

if you haven't heard the latest updates from the Twisted Sisters and Rebecca Yaros, we have it for you here ... plus the usual thoughts and feelings.  Links: Twisted Sisters Live from 9.12 recap Exclusive "Iron Flame" excerpt   Let's be friends: Instagram > @ Booktokmademe_pod TikTok > BooktokMadeMe    Join our Patreon for exclusive behind-the-scenes content and let's be friends! Instagram > @...

Our favorite podcast trio continues their discussion on Charissa Weaks' Witch Walker series as they cover book 2, "City of Ruin." And what do you need to know? Raina is still a badass heroine, Alexus is probably going to end up on our hosts' why choose lists, and time travel has entered the chat. The series continues to meet all of our expectations, so join us for the discussion.    Spoiler Warnin...

Bridget, Caitlin, and Hilda cover "The Witch Collector," book 1 in Charissa Weaks' Witch Walker series.  And they are here to hype this book, because not enough people have been talking about it. It has action. It has adventure. It has representation. It has spice. It has a badass heroine. It has a sexy MMC. And we don't use this phrase lightly ... but if you liked ACOTAR, you will really like thi...

Our trio continues their coverage of Katee Robert's Dark Olympus series with their discussion of book 5, "Cruel Seduction." It should come as no surprise that the names of greek gods were butchered during this recording, but while Caitlin and Bridget are here for Katee's chaotic hook-ups and smut, Hilda's not really vibing with the series. That being said, all three of them had thoughts on that  2...

Bridget, Caitlin, and Hilda cover "The Ashes & the Star-Cursed King," book 2 in Carissa Broadbent's Crowns of Nyaxia series.  While this book was a little slower than the first, you still get lots of blood and daddy issues, plus a crazy cousin and some god-teeth lying around. All-in-all, it's a solid read.    Spoiler Warnings! The Spotify Questions of the Week in this episode may contain major spo...

This week, the trio discusses "The Serpent and the Wings of Night," book 1 in Carissa Broadbent's Crowns of Nyaxia series. The most important thing you need to know: The story is about VAMPIRES! Add in a Hunger Games-like competition, a human heroine with daddy issues who's been training her whole life,  and a sexy vampire from the rival clan, and this book is the start of the perfect fantasy seri...

Our trio discusses "A Soul of Ash and Blood," book 5 in Jennifer L. Armentrout's From Blood and Ash series.  Since this book is really just Casteel's POV of the events from book 1 of the series, we don't get a lot of new information that needs to be discussed. But that doesn't stop our opinionated trio from having THOUGHTS. So make sure your windows are closed (IYKYK) and listen now!   Spoiler War...

Caitlin walks Bridget and Hilda through several Maasverse theories found on TikTok connecting Sarah J. Maas' three best-selling series: A Court of Thorns and Roses, Throne of Glass, and Crescent City.  Some of these theories are mind-blowing, some of them are fun, but all of them will give you something to think about. Goes without saying - but MAJOR SPOILERS! NOTE: Mom brain stuck Caitlin HARD in...