Literary Quest

This week your hosts discuss The Crown of Gilded Bones by Jennifer L. Armentrout, it is the highly anticipated third book in the From Blood and Ash series. Poppy has just discovered a secret about her heritage but the secret threatens to destroy everything around her. She, and everyone she loves, including Prince Casteel are in danger. Can they survive the twists and turns that fate throws at them...

This week, your hosts discuss A Kingdom of Flesh and Fire by Jennifer L. Armentrout. When Casteel Da’Neer, the prince of Atlantia, offers an arrangement to Poppy that will allow them both to achieve their goals, for him-the freedom of his brother, and for her, the freedom of herself, Poppy must make a difficult decision. Agreeing to marry the person who betrayed her, which will guarantee her some...

This week your hosts discuss From Blood and Ash by Jennifer L. Armentrout. Poppy's life has never truly been her own, she has lived as the Maiden since she was a child, unable to go where she wants, do what she wants or socialize. She is told that this is a blessing but Poppy begins to push back. She refuses to be the Maiden they want and is emboldened when a new guard - Hawke Flynn, takes interes...

In this episode, your hosts discuss Kingdom of Shadow and Light, the last book in the Fever series, by Karen Marie Moning. Mackayla Lane has gone from just a girl from the South to sidhe seer to semi-immortal, to Seelie Queen. In the final installment in this series, she must learn to access her power as Queen to manage the light Fae, while also keeping those she loves safe. When threats seem to c...

Join your hosts and a special guest for the first April Fool's episode! They will be discussing Buttception by Chuck TIngle, a collection of four short stories meant to make you think...about butts, unicorns, and sentient books. This is an after dark episode and there is significant discussion about logistically perplexing sex. Be prepared to be confused and amused in this bonus episode! 

This week your hosts discuss The Traitor Queen, the sequel to Bridge Kingdom by Danielle Jensen. Ithicana and Maridrina are still at war and Maridrina is winning. They have captured the bridge and taken Aren hostage. Lara must recruit her sisters and seek help from Aren's friends and family in order to save him. Even if they save him, there is still a war to fight and Ithicana is at a great disadv...

This week, your hosts discuss The Book of Life, the last book in the All Souls Trilogy by Deborah Harkness. Returning from the past has changed both Diana and Matthew, but the threat from the Congregation and from Matthew’s son Benjamin, has only grown more dangerous. As they work together with family and friends to establish security and safety for themselves and their growing family, their bonds...

This week your hosts discuss Shadow of Night by Deborah Harkness with a special guest - Nathan Bartlebaugh from the podcast Phantom Galaxy! Shadow of Night is the second book in the All Souls Trilogy. Matthew and Diana travel to 1590 in an attempt to find Ashmole 782 and to look for a way to help Diana learn her magic. However, Diana struggles to fit in and Matthew must face a few ghosts from his...

This week, your hosts discuss A Discovery of Witches, the first book in the All Souls Trilogy by Deborah Harkness. When Diana Bishop checks out Ashmole 782 in the Bodleian library, she sets off a chain of magical events fraught with danger and intrigue. She finds help from an unexpected source, Matthew Clairmont, as witches, vampires and daemons all vie for possession of this mysterious book. Is M...

This week, your hosts discuss A Court of Silver Flames, the highly anticipated new release by Sarah J. Maas. Unable to cope with the psychological and emotional toll of the war with Hybern, Nesta Archeron rejects those close to her and turns to strangers, music and drinking in the raucous tavern environment to try to escape what’s happening inside her head. When her sister, Feyre, intervenes, Nest...

This week, your hosts discuss The Warrior God by Eliza Raine and Rose Wilson. Bella has always felt out of place in the mortal realm, with anger beyond her control. When she discovers that the world of Greek mythology is actually real, and she suddenly finds herself in a world where she fits in, but the god, Ares, who had his power stolen by Zeus, wants to use her for her power. Bella and Ares mus...

This week your hosts discuss Bridge Kingdom by Danielle L. Jensen. The book is full of action, heartache, and betrayal! Lara has been training almost her whole life to become a spy and a queen. When she finally weds the cruel king of Ithicana she discovers not all is at seems. Will Lara destroy Ithicana or will she betray her family and country for love? 

This week, your hosts are discussing A Touch of Darkness by Scarlett St. Clair. A Touch of Darkness is a modern retelling of the Hades/Persephone Greek myth. When Persephone unknowingly enters a contract with Hades, he challenges her to a seemingly impossible task: make life in the Underworld, or she will be stuck there forever. Persephone’s perception of the Underworld and of its master, Hades, w...

In this week's episode your hosts discuss Radiance by Grace Draven. Radiance is a beautiful book about two people coming together through mutual trust, respect, and friendship. Ildiko and Brishen are arranged to be married but are repulsed by each other's physical differences. Despite this, they must marry for the good of their kingdoms. Danger and war is on the horizon and they find themselves in...

In this special episode, we interview Harriet Moore, who’s speaking with us on behalf of Fantasy Romance February, or FaRoFeb, a month long event highlighting fantasy romance authors and books! For the month of February, our episodes will cover books by authors featured in FaRoFeb! Join us to learn more!

This week, your hosts discuss Asterion by Alessa Thorn, the first in her series, The Court of the Underworld. Ariadne, Styx’s most renowned assassin, runs into trouble when a contract, which will give her the financial freedom to move on with her life, does not go as planned. She finds herself running not only from her target, but also her handler and a secret extremist organization bent on destro...

In this weeks' episode your hosts discuss Ruins of Chaos, the third book in The Legacy of the Nine Realms series by Amelia Hutchins. This book is filled with clues to Aria's heritage, betrayal, and exposure of long entombed secrets. Knox finally has Aria in his clutches and he is determined not to let her go. However, Aria is not going to make it easy for him. She has her own plans for the witches...

In this weeks' episode your hosts and a guest discuss Ashes of Chaos, the second book in The Legacy of the Nine Realms series by Amelia Hutchins. Aria is on the run from Knox while trying to clean house of the evil witches and keep good witches safe. Knox is desperate to track Aria down and use her as a weapon for the war but is struggling with new feelings. Will Aria be able to evade Knox and cre...

This week your hosts discuss Amelia Hutchins' Flames of Chaos! It is the first book in the Legacy of the Nine Realm Serie. Aria, a Hecate witch is searching for her missing twin but meets a mysterious and dangerous male who threatens her life. While navigating a confusing relationship, revelations about her heritage, and betrayal, Aria must keep herself and her family safe. *This is an after dark...

Join your hosts for the first Solstice episode! They discuss A Court of Frost and Starlight by Sarah J. Maas. It is a novella set after the events of A Court of Wings and Ruin. Find out what Rhys and Feyre have been up to since helping save the world. Your hosts also reflect upon their favorite books/series from this past year as well as what they are looking forward to in 2021. 

In this week's episode, your hosts discuss the final book in the Red Queen series. Cal has chosen the crown over Mare but they must work together to defeat Maven and the Lakelanders. The Free Republic of Montfort and The Scarlet Guard are willing to help defeat Maven but their support of Cal only goes so far. 

In this week’s episode, your hosts discuss King’s Cage by Victoria Aveyard. While Mare, held captive by Maven searches for ways to escape, our friends in the Scarlet Guard make plans to further their goal of liberating Reds from Silver rule.

In this week’s episode, your hosts discuss Glass Sword by Victoria Aveyard. After escaping Maven in the Bowl of Bones, Mare and company take on the daunting task of saving the New Bloods before Maven is able to find and destroy them. Join us for our discussion!

In this week’s episode, your hosts start a new series: Red Queen by Victoria Aveyard. We’ll introduce a world divided by blood, Reds versus Silvers, and how that impacts our newest heroine, Mare Barrow, when she discovers something unique about her own blood that affects her entire world.

This week your hosts finish up The Bargainer series by Laura Thalassa! Find out if Des and Callie were able to defeat the Thief of Souls. The final book was packed with action and hot sex scenes! *Warning* this is another explicit episode so your hosts will be discussing sex in detail and even cursing a few times.