The Bad Books Club

Hey Good Girls! WE'RE BAAAAAACKKKK. This month, we’re diving into  Onyx Storm  by Rebecca Yarros. We’ll break down the latest twists in The Empyrean series, chat about our favorite (and most frustrating) moments, and, of course, share our wild theories on what’s next. Here’s what we’re covering: ✨  Hannah’s NYC adventure  – She saw Rebecca Yarros in person (!!) and gives us the full recap. 📚  Ou...

War is over! And now it’s time for the Beauty and the Beast Christmas Castle Special! A pointless, fluffy… exhibitionist (in more ways than one) novella–er, at least that’s what a lot of reviewers think. But what do the girls think? Is the fluff exactly what the readers need after the trauma of ACOWAR? Are the Easter eggs able to bridge the gap between books in a meaningful way? Tune in for lots o...

Pookie is looking absolutely fire in today’s episode. This week, the girls are discussing the Dark Shores series novella, Tarnished Empire. The readers meet new characters ( again… ) like the token funny friend, Agrippa… and even see some familiar faces ( thank the gods! ) like resident broody boy, Marcus. The question we all have now is, “when is Valentine’s Day?” If you know, you know. Become on...

This week there is a lot of questionable material. Robin doesn’t care about Rhysand, Hannah wants to shake Robin by the neck, both girls dabble in Tamlin sympathizing, daddy issues, and there is some personal beef with that page… you know the one (it’s in the title). And, wait… is that… Rascal Flatts? What is going on? Become one of the good girls! Check back here every Wednesday to listen to a ne...

This week, Hannah takes Robin on the journey through the second half of the Letters of Enchantment duology– Ruthless Vows. Y’all know how both girls feel about Divine Rivals after listening to Ch. 8, but will this book be the redemption this story needed? From the things she liked, to the things she didn’t… is Hannah able to convince Robin to finish the series? Become one of the good girls! Check...

On today’s episode, the girls take a journey to the depths of the mental health well, and they are working for that fake degree. Is it ok to give this book to your child for their 7th grade book report? Can they decide whether or not Tamlin is a respectful lover? What about Feyre’s battle of belonging? Her post traumatic stress disorder? How she grapples with her ability to pour her soul into her...

Hey, quick question– is BookTok a problem? If you’ve ever wondered what Hannah and Robin’s Roman Empire is… it’s Divine Rivals. This week the girls are (unapologetically) discussing the book that they could quite literally not get out of their heads– and not in a good way. Romance, war, gods, death… and a couple wyverns here and there? This book has quite the following, but not by these two.  Beco...

The girls have a confession to make: They are friends with Savannah, a Tamlin sympathizer… and they invited her on the podcast as their first ever guest to discuss THE book of the century: A Court of Thorns and Roses. It’s not often you encounter someone who loves the man everyone grows to hate. But with a pair of rose colored glasses, and some hot takes, will Savannah convince the girls to see th...

Romance, historical fiction and… sci-fi? Robin takes the mic this week discussing book one of her favorite series of all time, Outlander. Is this story too much of an investment? Is an eventual 1,400-page novel too daunting? Is the romance too much, or just simply not relatable to the modern person? Will she convince Hannah to pick up this book and actually finish it? Join the girls as we dive int...

Yo-ho, yo-ho, a pirate’s life… or is it? This week the girls are talking about the first two books in the Dark Shores series– Dark Shores and Dark Skies. These characters are about as complex as this fantastic political world. Whose team are you on? Team Marcus, or Team Killian? Are you a Teriana or a Lydia? This conversation is high seas… and high stakes. Become one of the good girls! Check back...

Happy Valentine’s Day to our… thirteen book boyfriends! Do you love ‘em, do you hate ‘em… The girls are gonna talk about it. Every boy gets a one-star review that mentions their good, bad and maybe even ugly, and of course they are assigned a song that they would probably play to cry in the shower. Time to speed date some b̶a̶t̶ bad boys! Become one of the good girls! Check back here every Wednesd...

This week, the girls are discussing The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah, a World War II historical fiction. How much suffering and sadness in a story is too much? Is Isabelle reduced to a stereotype because she found love in a time of war? Does Vianne suffer more than her sister, even though their stories end so differently?  Become one of the good girls! Check back here every Wednesday to listen to...

It’s one day after the release of Crescent City 3: House of Flame and Shadow, and the girls are discussing books 1 and 2 for a pregame refresher. String theory, world-building, killing off comfort characters, Hunt Athalar’s lack of personality? Is the Crescent City series worth the hype? Grab a snack and settle in– this conversation cuts deep. Become one of the good girls! Check back here every We...

Hannah & Robin discuss Hooked by Emily McIntire– the dark fantasy inspired by the classic story of Peter Pan. Each of the girls share a one-star Goodreads review and discuss their thoughts– is it deserved or… not? Are the stories inside our heads really a look into our true desires? Is Hook truly morally black, and where does Wendy fall in the narrative? Become one of the good girls! Check bac...

Welcome to The Bad Books Club , the discussion-focused podcast fascinated by one-star reviews on the books people love… and love to hate. Get to know hosts Hannah and Robin as they dive into the subjectiveness of storytelling and what makes a good book go bad. The prologue is a quick look into what the girls will bring to you every week when they discuss your favorite worlds– do they truly deserve...