Reading & Ranting

Join the girls for round two of swoon-worthy book boyfriends and their personal two cents on the latest BookTok drama. With men questioning why women are "only reading smut," the girls aren't holding back. They're here to defend the female gaze and why these steamy reads hit the spot (the g-spot that is) for the ladies. In a major personal life update, Mia & Karly are FINALLY reunited! Mia has...

Today’s episode is a special review of the Lightlark series by Alex Aster! Karly & Mia received their first ever gifted book PR, the Lightlark series by Alex Aster! Today, they’re diving into their reactions with a spoiler free review of Lightlark, and the newly released sequel Nightbane. The girls are a tad split on this one, but they can agree it was entertaining to read, and loved that the...

Yes, you did read the title right - Karly & Mia do more than read - they sometimes watch movies and TV too. However, in line with their entire personality, it comes as no surprise that their favorite genre is book to movie/tv adaptations. Think Harry Potter, The Hunger Games, Twilight, Pride & Prejudice, The Summer I Turned Pretty, and more, because the girls have seen them all (except to...

Mia & Karly are officially entering their hater era… AKA talking about the characters they love to hate from their favorite books. From Tamlin's questionable fiddling in ACOTAR to Elena Galathynius' top spot on Mia's hit list, they’re exposing the biggest icks characters have given them. They’re also diving into the drama of frenemies and unhealthy friendships, and how to recognize toxic behav...

Today, Karly & Mia are giving you every tip you’ll ever need to build a book community. Whether it’s striking up a conversation with your local book bar bartender or attending a book launch party, you’ll be set to build your book bestie community and talk smutty books with your girl friends.    The girls also dive into the trials and tribulations of dating, especially on dating apps like Hinge...

New standard unlocked: emotionally charged love letters from an anonymous pen pal that lead to a love so strong it *literally* transcends godly powers. That’s right, today Mia & Karly are delivering a spoiler free review of Divine Rivals and Ruthless Vows (AKA the Letters of Enchantment duology by Rebecca Ross.) The girls feel very strongly about these books, and their presidential campaign to...

Picture this: You just devoured a book so good, it left you in an emotional and fragile state. You're in a complete book hangover, stuck in literary limbo, and the mere thought of cracking open a book makes you break out in a cold sweat. From revisiting old favorites to trying out new genres, Karly & Mia share some of their hacks to help claw your way out of that literary abyss.   The girls al...

Have you ever had a book boyfriend with literal spikes coming out of his skin? Well, after this episode you will! Karly & Mia are diving headfirst into the dark fantasy romance world of the Plated Prisoner series by Raven Kennedy. Join the dynamic duo as they give you the lowdown on Auren's quest for freedom and autonomy amidst a kingdom teetering on the edge of war. They’re dying to talk abou...

If Rick Riordan has no fans, then Mia & Karly are dead. In today’s episode, your fav podcast hosts are diving into the latest adaptation of the Percy Jackson & The Olympians series on Disney+. (Please note: Karly uses Mia’s Disney+ account and their profile pics are a shark and Dory from Finding Nemo, respectively.)   Middle school Mia & Karly would be hard fangirling knowing that they...

Your favorite podcast hosts are here to tackle the eternal struggle of whether to push through a book or give it the ol' DNF (Did Not Finish) treatment. Mia stands firm in her stubborn determination to see it through to the bitter end (or she’s simply motivated by the StoryGraph stats), while Karly is happy to leave a book unfinished and read a Dramione fanfic instead. But we can all admit that so...

Calling all Sarah J. Maas loyalists (which, if you’re listening to this podcast, we hope you already are), it’s the moment we’ve all been waiting for… House of Flame and Shadow is finally here!    Today, Karly and Mia spill all the details. From jaw-dropping plot twists that had them screaming, to bonus chapters that practically had them weeping on the page, they discuss the highs and lows without...

IT’S TIMEEEE - *cue Mariah Carey voice* We’ve almost been waiting a whole year to record this one, because in today’s episode, Karly & Mia are breaking down the entire Sarah J. Maas universe, better known as the Maasiverse, ahead of the release of House of Flame and Shadow (Crescent City #3) on January 30, 2024. They accumulated about 11 pages of evidence (better known as their red string crim...

If you listened to last week’s episode, then you know Mia & Karly were reunited in Aspen and had one too many spicy margaritas. This week, they’re diving into the perfect reads based on your travel destination/season, as the girls were obviously snuggling by the fire (made by Mia) and tearing through some books during couch rotting time.    Today’s rant is the star of the show, as they discuss...

In today’s episode, Karly & Mia will be diving into their favorite fantasy zootopia, the world of Crescent City by Sarah J. Maas. Between Fae, Angels, Wolves, Mer-people, Vampires, and more, Midgard is every fantasy girly's dream come true. This book is packed with amazing main characters, centering around our favorite Starborn girl Bryce (who we both have crushes on, along with every other ma...

  Welcome to our Reading & Ranting 2024 debut! In the spirit of diving into a new year in their 20s, in today’s episode Karly & Mia break down some of the most influential self-help books Mia has read. Please note: this was the sole reading era Mia had in college if that tells you anything about her mental state at the time. From Brene Brown's wisdom in "Rising Strong" to Glennon Doyle's s...

Welcome back to another ACOTAR themed episode. Sick of it yet? Not us.    In today’s episode, Karly & Mia dive into the A Court of Thorns and Roses series that literally kickstarted their friendship. In their discussion about the five books in the series so far (four novels and one novella), Karly & Mia dissect notable takeaways, their ACOTAR Roman Empires, and unanswered questions (like t...

Buckle up besties -- class is in session. The course? All things female orgasm. Today’s episode features our first ever R&R guest, self-proclaimed sexpert Emily!    Of course, they kick things off by diving into Beach Read, a non-romantasy read that got Karly & Mia hooked on Emily Henry books. They discuss why January and Augustus are #relatable as anti-social bookworms that enjoy a drink...

While Karly & Mia normally have zero chill, they will ABSOLUTELY lose their shit if you mention the title “Throne of Glass.”  Be prepared for them to pull a seat up to your table and word vomit until you are literally begging them to leave your personal space.    That’s right, in today’s episode, Karly and Mia deliver a breakdown of the series book by book; covering the highs, the lows, and th...

From initially bonding over ACOTAR to the nostalgia of childhood booknerd-dom, Karly & Mia explore the profound impact of reading on their friendship in today’s episode. Your favorite duo covers the joy of recommending books, the love in the #BookTok community, and the intricacies of friend buckets (yes, that's a thing).  Spoiler alert: Mia and Karly’s relationship status officially changed to...

What’s the first thing you think of when you imagine winter, a cozy snow day, or Christmas? Harry Potter? Us too.    If Harry Potter is your ultimate comfort movie and book series, this episode is for you. Karly & Mia have been HP girlies since day one (once again living the same childhood by both reading Harry Potter during recess in middle school.) One serious expectation for their future ro...

What do zodiac signs, manifesting, and Mia & Karly’s birth charts have in common? Hint: Today’s episode covers all three. As the resident astrology girly, Mia is giggling and kicking her feet to cover these topics. First, they will psychoanalyze every main Sarah J. Maas character and decide their sun signs. Then, they rant about how manifesting is misunderstood, and how having an abundance min...

Have you or a loved one experienced withdrawal upon finishing a Sarah J. Maas book? Well, Karly & Mia are here to give you the ultimate hangover cure: Carissa Broadbent. Both Daughter of No Worlds (The War of Lost Hearts series) and The Serpent and the Wings of Night (the Crowns of Nyaxia series) are some of Karly & Mia’s 5-star, top-tier romantasy recommendations. With incredible world-bu...

The Fourth Wing and Basgiath War College CONTINUE in Rebecca Yarros’ latest book, Iron Flame, the sequel to Fourth Wing and continuation of The Empyrean Series. Mia & Karly got their hands on Iron Flame copies ASAP following release and took it upon themselves to binge read so they could give y’all their reacts and theories in today’s episode.    Filled with slightly overwhelming world buildin...

Today’s episode is going to be hotter than a spicy margarita (conveniently, also Karly & Mia’s drink of choice.) What makes a good spice scene? Glad you asked, because Karly & Mia will be reading their favorite spice scenes… to each other… out loud. After they recover from these steamy sex scenes, they’ll bring it back down to life, as sexy time IRL typically does not live up to these book...

It all started with one fanfiction (*cough* Manacled) and ultimately led to a full-blown addiction. Today, Karly & Mia will be discussing (more like obsessing for Karly) Dramione fanfiction, AKA fan-written stories shipping Draco Malfoy and Hermione Granger from the Wizarding World of Harry Potter as a romantic couple. Karly has completely ignored her growing TBR list and read close to 100 Dra...