Literary Quest

This week we discuss Apprentice to the Villain, the second in Hannah Nicole Maehrer's Villain series. The Villain has been captured by the Valiant Guard and King Benedict is determined to unmask him. However, Evie and The Villain's guards are plotting to save him. In this book Evie and The Villain must navigate their feelings while also trying to solve the mystery of her mother and try to...

This week, we're discussing Assistant to the Villain by Hannah Nicole Maehrer. Evie Sage would never have guessed that literally falling into Rennedawn's notorious Villain would result in the most stable and fulfilling job she's ever had. It's not without it's risks though--a bombing, dead bodies on her desk, and a burgeoning crush on her boss. When a mole infiltrates the ranks...

This episode we discuss Ensnared by Tiffany Roberts! The first in an alien romance series with spider-type aliens. Ivy was part of a mission to start a new colony on a new planet. However, when the ship crashes onto an alien planet she, and several other humans, remain in their cryo-chambers. Until Ketahn, a male Vrix, stumbles upon the ship. When he accidently releases Ivy from her slumber, thing...

This week, we discuss Emily Wilde's Encyclopaedia of Faeries by Heather Fawcett. Emily Wilde, professor of dryadology, journeys to a quiet village in the north to complete the research for her book by studying the Hidden Ones, or the fae, of Ljosland. Things start rough between Emily and the townfolk, but the appearance of academic rival, Wendell Bambleby, serves to create chaos while also end...

Join us this week while we discuss What the River Knows by Isabel Ibanez. When Inez's parents die on an expedition in Egypt, she is suspicious. Determined to find out the truth she travels to Egypt but encounters many obstacles. Her uncle and his attractive but questionable "assistant" Whit, try desperately to convince her to return to Argentina. Inez is persistent though and manages...

Join us for Onyx Storm, the third installment in the Empyrean series by Rebecca Yarros. Violet Sorrengail is faced with the impossible seeming task of finding the seventh breed of dragons, who disappeared from the continent many years ago. Their hope rides on obtaining the dragons help to re-establish the wards around Aretia while also with saving the lives of thousands of civilians as the threat...

This week we discuss The Marriage Hex by Sarah Blue. When Violet turns 30 a hex she accidently cast on herself and her former friend Silas starts to push them together. Unfortunately, Violet is now a witch in the Celestial Coven and Silas is the Alpha of the Moon Walker Pack, which has a long and fraught history with her coven. Their quest to find a way to break the hex reminds them why they had f...

This week we're discussing Blood and Steel by Helen Scheurer. Althea Zoltair dreams of becoming a war sword, a famed protector of the Mid Realms. Though women are no longer permitted to wield weapons or fight in her country, a chance encounter results in her taking up shield bearer training with the men in Thezmarr. Thea must face the scorn of several of the men she trains with, as well as the...

In this episode we revisit Zoey Draven's Horde King world, only it is is 200 years in the future. This is the start of a new series set in the same universe. Despite being the daughter of the Dothikar, Klara has spent her life as an outcast, hiding her visions from everyone. When she's presented with the opportunity to travel to a new continent she barely hesitates. Being a queen to a fierce peopl...

This week, we're discussing the Songbird and the Heart of Stone, the newest addition to the Crowns of Nyaxia series by Carissa Broadbent. Mische desperately seeks redemption from her god Atroxus, who abandoned her when she was turned into a vampire. The opportunity to redeem herself arrives when she is saved from execution by Asar, prince of the Shadow born vampires, who needs her for his own miss...

This episode we discuss Bride by Ali Hazelwood. Misery is a vampire living among humans after leaving the vampire community at 18. Her best friend Serena goes missing and in order to find her, Misery agrees to marry the alpha of the werewolves - Lowe Moreland. Tension is high between the weres and vampires so this is very risky. Will Misery be able to find Serena? Will her new husband accept her a...

This week we're discussing Born of Blood and Ash, the final installment in the Flesh and Fire series by Jennifer L. Armentrout. Sera and Ash are determined now more than ever to craft the life they want, free of Kolis' obsession. With fate and time working against them, they must call together friends and form new alliances to end Kolis' tyrannical reign. Will it be enough, though? **Trigger warni...

This week we dive into The Inadequate Heir by Danielle L. Jensen, the gripping third book in the Bridge Kingdom Saga. Join us as we explore the intricate world of politics, magic, and forbidden love. Keris is the future king of Maridrina but he does not want to continue the Endless War with the Valcottans. When he has a chance encounter with Zarrah, the general and future Empress of Valcotta, he h...

We wrap up Monster Mash October with the Morning Wood Tree by Siggy Shade. Millie's dreams of a future filled with love come crashing down on her wedding day when she discovers her fiance in a compromising position with his mother. Discovering this family secret endangers Millie's life. She never would have guessed that her savior would be an ancient, man-eating tree with a taste for her sap. Join...

We're continuing Monster Mash with Shots and Barbs by Lily Mayne. This is the second installment of the Deep Earth Dating series. Nuni Var Rorik is having a celebration for his architecture firm and needs an event planner. Anita Chaudhary is a one of the best event planners and is assigned to work with Nuni to organize his event. Anita and Nuni are immediately attracted to each other but their per...

Happy Monster Mash October! We're kicking off our month of monster romances with Moth by Lily Mayne. Charlie had planned to return to the military, but a pit stop at the raider camp in Nebraska derails his plans. He ends up on a long journey with a prickly companion, Moth, who is half human/half monster, deadly with a sword, and lacking in conversation skills. Their path takes them in search of so...

In this episode we discuss Quicksilver by Callie Hart. Saeris has spent her life living in the third ward and fighting for survival. When a theft goes wrong and she gets caught she finds herself sucked into a new world, full of the fae and new types of danger. Especially, since she is the first alchemist who can manipulate quicksilver in a long time. She meets the mysterious and grumpy Kingfisher...

This week, we discuss two books from the Chronicles of Narnia series. In the Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, the Pevensie children go through a wardrobe and discover a magical world called Narnia that is coated in snow. They are tasked with rescuing a kind faun from the self-proclaimed queen of Narnia, Jadis, who has cursed Narnia to be always winter but never Christmas. The Pevensie children mu...

This episode we're talking about mermen! Whispers of the Deep by Emma Hamm is the first in her new series about merpeople and their humans. Ever since humans developed colonies in the oceans, the undine (merpeople), have been their enemies. Humans destroyed parts of the ocean to create new homes, angering the creatures already in the sea. Argus is given the task of kidnapping a human to learn...

This week we're discussing The Color of Magic by Terry Pratchett. Twoflower, a tourist, takes a break from his job as an insurance adjuster to explore Ankh-Morpork, a destination that he has read and heard so much about. He wants to see the famed heroes, dragons, bar fights, and have an adventure! However, Twoflower has no idea of the danger that he is in, and Rincewind, a mediocre, sort-of wi...

Join us for the final book in Scarlett St. Clair's Hades and Persephone retelling - A Touch of Chaos. Hades has been captured and put in the labyrinth by Theseus, Persephone has recently killed her mother, and Theseus has let out a few Titans. Theseus remains committed to his goal of destroying all the gods and has the support of mortals and demi-gods. Will Hades and Persephone be able to stop...

For our second Pride Month read, we’re discussing So This Is Ever After by F.T. Lukens. The evil ruler of the Kingdom of Ere was dethroned and killed by Arek, as was prophesied. Now what? Arek really just wants to confess his love for his best friend Matt, but agrees to take on the role as interim king of Ere until the heir to throne can be found. However, Arek and his friends must pivot their pla...

We kick off pride month with Peter Darling by Austin Chant. Peter returns to Neverland 10 years later and finds that not everything is the same as before. His fights with Captain Hook stir something inside of him. Will they remain enemies or overcome their differences to return to the real world?

This week, we’re discussing Ruling Sikthand by Victoria Aveline. As political tensions on Clecania rise, King Sikthand must make difficult decisions. One of the most difficult decisions he has had to make yet is figuring out what to do with Sophia, the human he planned to keep his distance from but who he is endlessly drawn to. Despite Sophia’s best escape attempts, she ends up the hostage of King...

This week we're discussing Eragon by Christopher Paolini! Eragon discovers a dragon egg but when it hatches he becomes a target. After the death of his uncle he vows revenge and travels the kingdom with his dragon, mentor, and friend. Will Eragon be able to evade the king or will the pressure prove to be too much for him?