Pages and Potions Podcast

Welcome to our very first Author Happy Hour! Join us as we discuss how Paige Hurtubise created the magical realm featured in The Wild Kingdom, the why and how behind the story, and so much more! We've got a "Manon jump scare", we've got two love interests, we've got fated mates (but only one knows). This book is one to absolutely put on your shelves today. Once you devour it...

Hold on to your butts, folks, this one is fantastic! We tried so hard to keep this one spoiler free, and I think we succeeded? Have a listen to this spoiler-free episode on The Wild Kingdom by Paige Hurtubise. This book is a wild ride from start to finish, featuring a badass FMC, unique magic system, and a "fated mates but only one of them knows" situation. This one is definitely worth a...

Arrrrr me mateys! Shiver me timbers! Pirate romantasy may be our new favourite genre - especially if it has a respectful and dashing MMC, and fierce FMC, and cool history and magic system. The Ever King was a super fun read - and we may have a new top contender for our book boyfriend lists. Can you guess what we drank for this episode? Something that gives us the taste of the wild seas - Pirate Pu...

Deep trauma, "touch her and die", Fated mates, and enemies-to-friends-to-lovers? Sign us up. Join us as we discuss the wild ride that is Rhapsodic by Laura Thalassa. This one kept us guessing until the very end, and while it has some tried and true tropes, it is utterly unique. Callie, our FMC, loves a good whiskey. So we created the Callie Special to pair with this fun read! ½ cup cranb...

Find out why Devon is dickmatized in this episode of Pages and Potions Podcast! In this episode we talk about Dire Bound by Sable Sorenson, an epic tale of a kickass FMC who loves her family, a sassy dire wolf, betrayal, friendship, and trials. To pair with this amazing book we made "Dire Wine", as a nod to the emberwine we see the bonded recruits drink in the book. Ingredients: 1 glass...

This one was a nice surprise! Based in a Venetian-inspired paradise, Olivia Wildenstein's House of Beating Wings is the kind of book you sink into and don't want to come back to the surface. Listen as we discuss our girl Fallon and her adventures, find out why we need to give Dante a map, and definitely try the delicious drink, the Terespagian Sunset. We think it might be the best one yet!...

We had so much fun talking through Raven Kennedy's Gild in this episode! It was like the universe was conspiring against us with technical difficulties the first THREE TIMES we tried to record this one, but we got it figured out. The beauty and magic of the Plated Prisoner series starts here, in this amazing dive into a cold and blizzardy world where kings are dipshits and subterfuge is reward...

Devon and Courtney get heated as they rate their top book boyfriends. Some they agree on, some they do not. As always, unhinged hilarity ensues as the conversation gets weirder. No cocktail tonight - just drinks of our own choosing. Sit back, grab your fave bevvy, and enjoy this one.

This one is for those of us who like the action to start immediately. Sorry, not THAT kind of action. Think Hunger Games meets House of Cards.  This is one of those books that sucks you in and keeps you on the edge of your seat throughout. And the twist at the end? You’ll have to tell us if you saw it coming. We certainly didn’t. Our potion this week is one of our favourites yet! Make sure to tag...

Have you ever thought, “man, I need a chaotic read with some top-tier spice and scenes that will rip my heart right out of my chest”? If you have, Brimstone by Callie Hart may just be for you! This wild ride of a novel gives us exactly what we want…furry friends, long-lost besties, and most importantly, some of the most iconic book boyfriend lines in the history of book boyfriends.  In honour of o...

Stress of the season got you down? Christmas Tree Farm by Laurie Gilmore is the perfect “snuggle up on the couch with a fuzzy blanket and slippers and enjoy” kinda vibe. Truth be told, this book was the perfect remedy for stressful holidays. We paired this sweet story with a sweet drink - our best pairing yet - the Peppermint Mocha Martini. Ingredients: 1 oz. Espresso Vodka 1/2 oz. Peppermint schn...

What do you do when one half of a dynamic duo is shamelessly negligent and doesn't finish the book you were going to review? You chit chat about fave reads of 2025 and TBRs for 2026, of course! From Devon having the absolutely wrong #1 book boyfriend, to Courtney pleading with Rebecca Yarros to make book 4 boring, this episode has a little for everyone. WARNING! There are spoilers for MANY boo...

Time to watch two grown women swoon over a big, nice-smelling fae dude.  Join us for our conversation on Spark of the Everflame by Penn Cole. Both of us devoured the three books in this series that are currently out, and we are impatiently awaiting book 4.  This book has everything - badass FMC, intrigue, the dipsh*t blonde non-end-game-guy, hot and broody MMC, adventure… For our cocktail we decid...

Is Kingfisher THE new book boyfriend? And, what exactly are the right words to describe lady bits? These are just a few of the topics covered in this episode of Pages and Potions! Devon and Courtney dive into the Fae and Alchemy series with a look at Quicksilver by Callie Hart. This beautiful story follows Saeris Fane as she finds herself thrust into a world she never even knew existed. Our cockta...

ACOTAR...the gateway drug. If you're anything like us, someone recommended this book to you and you ended up spiraling into romantasy obsession and too many book boyfriends to count. It's got everything - a badass FMC, incredible world-building, hot fae men...wyrms. This episode isn't a deep dive but rather a love letter. An ode to a book that re-ignited a childhood love of reading for...

Dark comedy, morally grey characters, and an unhinged love story? Count us in, Brynne Weaver! Join us as we discuss the dark romantic comedy, Butcher and Blackbird. Warning; this podcast is not safe for work due to explicit language and content, and as always, read the trigger warnings, babes. Devon and Courtney also introduce the drink of the week, an Oreo White Russian, and provide a detailed re...

Betrayal. Desire. A kingdom built on lies. In our first episode of Pages and Potions, we dive headfirst into The Bridge Kingdom by Danielle L. Jensen — where love is as dangerous as war. 💋⚔ Grab our custom cocktail or your fave drink, sip along, and let’s unravel every twist, betrayal, and stolen kiss. 🍸✨ 00:00 Welcome to Pages and Potions 00:29 Meet Your Hosts: Devon and Courtney 01:47 Cocktai...