Fantasy Femme Fatales

ELDRITCH Deep Dive Episode 4 introduces our favourite new character alongside some much needed Raivox time! We drop some major corvugon lore that has us questioning his role in the series. We also get into a jaw-dropping reveal connected to Zevander's past! The Eating Woods Deep Dive series - Chapter 21 - 45 | Part 2: Maevyth & Zevander Current Day ChaptersSPOILER WARNING: This episode con...

✨ELDRITCH Deep Dive Episode 3 is where Dolion drops some major lore that reveals Cadavros' origin and the threads from Anathema to Eldritch that you probably missed! The Eating Woods Deep Dive series - Chapter 21 - 45 | Part 1: Kazhimir's POV & Caligorya Chapters *SPOILER WARNING:* This episode contains full spoilers for Anathema and spoilers through Chapter 45 of Eldritch. We do not...

Receiving a Vasmora ARC was beyond my wildest dreams of what was possible this year, but it actually happened and I'm still not over it. 🥹 I had to capture the moment so I would never forget what it felt like, and because all of you have been the most incredible listeners and supporters, AND die-hard lovers of this series just like I am, I wanted to share the experience with you with a LIVE u...

Episode 2: Prologue through Chapter 20 | The Eating Woods Deep Dive series If you're counting down the days until Vasmora, this series is the refresher you need. Keri Lake packed Eldritch with lore, breadcrumbs, multiple timelines, emotions and subtle connections to Anathema that are very easy to miss on a first read. We're slowing WAY down and pulling it all apart so you don't have to...

The Eating Woods Deep Dive series is BACK and if you're counting down the days until Vasmora, this series is the refresher you need. Keri Lake packed Eldritch with lore, breadcrumbs, multiple timelines, emotions and subtle connections to Anathema that are very easy to miss on a first read. We're slowing WAY down and pulling it all apart so you don't have to! 👀 In Eldritch Deep Dive: S...

10 BOOKS I NEED TO READ BEFORE THE END OF 2026 📚 | My Fantasy, Romantasy & Sci-Fi TBRI failed my 10 Before the End challenge last year… so naturally, I decided to try it again. 😂This time, I'm getting an early start and I've picked 10 books I genuinely NEED to read before the end of 2026.Some are long-overdue books that have been sitting on my TBR forever. Some are hugely hyped fanta...

Did Prince of Swords live up to the hype after Arcana Academy Book 1 became an instant 5⭐️ read for me? I finished Prince of Swords by Elise Kova, the second book in the Arcana Academy series, literally minutes before recording this episode and I have A LOT to say. Book 1 gave me everything I love in romantasy: an addictive world, intriguing magic, compelling character dynamics, and the kind of a...

Which books over the last few months, actually stayed with me and why? Every few months, I step back and ask this simple question. In this Q2 edition of Femme Fatales Quarterly, I'm sharing the fantasy, romantasy, and fiction books that shaped my reading journey from April through June. From unforgettable characters and emotionally devastating moments to unexpected disappointments and surprisi...

In the epic conclusion to our Red Rising Deep Dive Series, we unpack Chapters 37 to the end. Shocking betrayals, impossible choices and twists we didn't see coming. Joined once again by my husband Jason, we break down every major twist, explore the emotional impact of the ending, analyze how the characters have evolved since the opening chapters, and discuss the questions that will shape Golde...

In this episode of Fantasy Femme Fatales, I'm joined by Sam ( @ThisBookHits ) to dive into one of the most talked-about romantasy releases of the past year: A Forbidden Alchemy. With book two, A Forsaken Prophecy, releasing just around the corner, we finally sat down to buddy read this viral fantasy romance! As always, we begin with a spoiler-free review to help you decide whether if book belongs...

SPECIAL GUEST INTERVIEW: SHALINI ABEYSEKARAIf you’re a fan of dark fantasy and slow-burn romance, then you're going to love the gripping duology series This Monster of Mine by Shalini Abeysekara. This Monster of Mine: A thrilling, dark, slow-burn romantasy debut, where a prosecutor returns to a corrupt city to seek revenge against the unknown man who threw her off a tower and begins a dangerou...

DEEP DIVE SERIES EPISODE 2: RED RISING🚨 Birth of the Howlers & Darrow's Biggest Mistakes | Ch. 30-36 🚨 In Part 2 of our deep dive into Red Rising by Pierce Brown, we're breaking down Chapters 30-36, the section where alliances shift, House Mars rises, and Darrow makes choices that will define the rest of the book. This section is where the Red Rising story truly had us gripped. ⚠️ Th...

NEW DEEP DIVE SERIES: RED RISING 🚨 SPOILER-FREE SECTION INCLUDED | Red Rising Deep Dive Part 1 (Ch. 1-29) 🚨 Have you ever picked up a massively hyped sci-fi/fantasy series and wondered: is it actually worth it? In this first instalment of this brand-new deep dive series, we're heading to Mars to unpack the first half of Red Rising by Pierce Brown and honestly, we get why readers become obsessed!...

Exploring the romantasy series Shield of Sparrows! This highly hyped series took booktok by storm last year and the hype ramped up once again this year with the release of book two Rites of the Starling. But is it worth all the hype or is it a boring, predictable slow-paced book? You're about to find out. Join us as we explore character journeys, pacing and the unique blend of fantasy and roma...

Can you believe it’s already May?! Time’s flying, and so much has happened! Let’s recap my Q1 reading journey. 📚✨ In this episode, I dive deep into the reads that shaped my first few months of the year: the highlights, lowlights and everything in between. Perfect for book lovers and anyone who loves some bookish stats too! Overview: Highlights: Best reads, ARC spotlights, bookish stats Lowlights...

If you’re deep in your romantasy era and your feed is filled with 5 star reviews of The Everlasting, this episode is for you. We’re diving into one of the most hyped fantasy romance reads of the moment, The Everlasting by Alix E. Harrow. We're unpacking everything: the yearning, the emotional intensity, the timeless love story… and whether it actually lives up to the hype. Joining me this episode...

Have you ever watched a movie and felt like it spoke directly to the heart? That's exactly how I felt watching and reading Project Hail Mary. In this episode, I’ll share my thoughts on the film adaptation of Andy Weir’s acclaimed novel, discussing the emotional impact and how it compares to the book. There are no movie spoilers , and the first portion of the episode includes no spoilers for th...

Booktok's Dystopian Romance Obsession! Daggermouth has taken the book community by storm. But is the hype real? In today’s episode, we dive deep into the world of Daggermouth by H.M. Wolfe. A dystopian romance that’s both unsettling and captivating. We explore the complex relationship between Shadera, a hired assassin, and Grayson, the president’s son. A true enemies to lovers romance with ten...

Have you ever picked up a super hyped book… and felt like you were the only one not getting it? In this episode, I sat down with @bromantasy to unpack a question more and more readers are asking themselves: Are we being influenced before we even open a book? We’re diving into the reality behind BookTok hype, reader expectations, and why some of the most talked-about books can end up being the most...

Echo Fort by Susanne Valenti & Caroline Peckham. This episode starts spoiler-free for those of you trying to decide whether to continue the series or not! The episode contains Never Keep spoilers , but no Echo Fort spoilers until we give our spoiler warning, and from there, it's fair game. Part recap, part therapy sesh and 100% honest takes on all of the madness that went down in Echo fort...

Welcome back to Quick Lit! Today we’re diving into Arcana Academy by Elise Kova, a brand-new fantasy romance book featuring tarot-based magic, trials, political intrigue, and a heroine caught between vengeance and destiny. In this episode, Karah & Sara break down everything you need to know, both spoiler-free AND spoiler-full: Whether Arcana Academy is worth the hype The magic system Our thoug...

Step into the world of The Otacian Chronicles with bestselling indie author Kylie Snow, in this exclusive Off Script interview with the Fantasy Femme Fatales! If you haven't read these books yet, there are a couple spoilers! On screen spoiler warnings are included on video format! Kylie opens up about: The evolution of The Lies of Lena and the Otacian Chronicles How she balances dark romance a...

🎃 It’s Halloween on a Friday AND a Quick Lit episode day – the spirits have truly aligned. In this special Fantasy Femme Fatales Halloween Edition, we celebrate our fav season with games, cocktails, and spooky vibes. We play “These Are a Few of Our Spookiest Things,” where the Wheel of Fate decides our Halloween-themed topics: 💀 If You Like This Movie, Read This Book 🕸 Favorite Costumes & Em...

We did it. We survived the Ruthless Boys of the Zodiac series…barely. In this no-filter, tell-all Quick Lit episode, we unpack our entire experience reading the chaotic, steamy, emotional rollercoaster that is Caroline Peckham & Susanne Valenti’s Ruthless Boys series, the prequel to Zodiac Academy. From Dark Fae to Warrior Fae, we’re sharing: Our favorite (and least favorite) Kings The wildest...

It’s officially spooky season and our TBRs are ridiculously stacked. In this episode of Quick Lit, we’re sharing our Fall TBR must reads: the fantasy, romantasy, and dark romance books we’ve been holding off on all year to read during the fall season. From Manacled to Eldritch, Memories of Merrick to Zodiac Academy 4, we’re breaking down all the must-reads that scream autumn vibes. You’ll hear: Ou...