Literary Quest

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. 

In this week’s episode, your hosts pick up with Callie and Des in book 2 of the Bargainer series by Laura Thalassa.

In this episode your hosts begin a new series! Rhapsodic is the first book in Laura Thalassa's The Bargainer series.  Callie made a few (322) deals with The Bargainer and he has come to collect. Your hosts will discuss the steamy relationship between the siren and fae king so be warned this is an episode that has mature content!

Marysa and Vicki discuss A Court of Wings and Ruin, the last book in Sarah J. Maas' ACOTAR series! Find out if Feyre and Rhysand are able to stop the war that Hybern has been planning for centuries or if they have to make the ultimate sacrifice for their world. 

In this episode Marysa and Vicki discuss the second half of A Court of Mist and Fury! They discuss Feyre's growth, her new friends, and a sizzling romance that will tug on your heartstrings. Warning: there is some serious fawning over Rhysand. 

Bonus content from A Court of Mist and Fury discussion! This includes more in depth discussion about characters, smaller plot points, and favorite quotes. *WARNING - THIS WHOLE EPISODE IS FULL OF SPOILERS AND HAS EXPLICIT CONTENT* 

Vicki and Marysa discuss the first half of Sarah J. Maas' A Court of Mist and Fury, the sequel to A Court of Thorns and Roses! Learn all about the new characters and places introduced in the book and hear your hosts' thoughts on the new relationships formed by Feyre! 

Find out what Marysa and Vicki will be discussing in this trailer for episode 2 of Literary Quest!