The Pretty Little Death

In this season finale episode, we review Sierra Simone's dark romance novel Bitterburn, book three of the Lyonesse trilogy. If you love spicy retellings, found family suspense, or morally gray anti-hero romance stories, this book club discussion is for you 📚 BOOK DETAILS: Title: Bitterburn (Lyonesse Trilogy, Book 3) Author: Sierra Simone Genre: Dark Romance / Erotica / Contemporary Arthurian Rete...

The Daedalus Engine by Ash Greer | Book Review & Discussion In this chaotic, unfiltered episode, we review Ash Greer's self-published sci-fi erotica novel The Daedalus Engine. If you love science fiction, survival romance, or gloriously bad book club discussions, this book club discussion is for you! 📚 BOOK DETAILS: Title: The Daedalus Engine Author: Ash Greer Genre: Sci-Fi Erotica Spice Leve...

In this chaotic episode of Pretty Little Death, we review Lexi C. Foss's dark monster romance novel Dark Obsessions (Monsters of Darkness Series). If you love monster romance, dark fantasy, paranormal romance, or spicy book reviews, this book club discussion is for you! Pretty Little Death is a dark romance and paranormal romance book club podcast where we read so you don't have to. 📚 BOOK DETAIL...

In this chaotic, laugh-until-you-cry episode, we review Sophie Lark's 2022 mafia romance novel Brutal Prince. If you love enemies to lovers, arranged marriage, or forced proximity stories, this book club discussion is for you! 📚 BOOK DETAILS: Title: Brutal Prince Author: Sophie Lark Genre: Mafia Romance / Enemies to Lovers Spice Level: 🌶️ Our Rating: 1/5 Stars Available: Amazon, Kindle, Audible,...

The Doctor by E.L. Todd | Book Review & Discussion In this special extended episode, we review E.L. Todd's forbidden romance novel The Doctor, the first book in her four-book series — and we've included our full Post-Show as a bonus for our listeners! If you love slow burn romance, forbidden romance books, or grumpy sunshine stories with unexpected depth, this book club discussion is for you!...

I read over 300 books in 2025 and I'm sharing my most memorable reads—both amazing and awful! Join me for The Pretty Little Death's first-ever reading wrap-up as I discuss 12 noteworthy titles from my year of reading nearly a book a day. 📚 BOOKS DISCUSSED: BEST READS: Bride of Brutal Hearts - fae vampire romance with representation A Most Forgettable Girl - plus size FMC, matchmaking romance His...

Honeycutt by Sierra Simone Book Review | Salt Kiss Sequel Disappointment Is Honeycutt by Sierra Simone worth reading? We're reviewing the spicy romance sequel that left us FRUSTRATED. After loving Salt Kiss, book 2 in the Lyonesse series was a major letdown. Here's our honest romance book review! ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - Intro & What We're Reading 5:00 - Honeycutt Plot Summary 15:00 - Why We're D...

🎄 Christmas Eve Special: A Romance Gone Wrong Nigel and the Critic review Megan Quinn's "How My Neighbor Stole Christmas" - a 482-page holiday romance that crashes harder than Santa's sleigh. This Hallmark-meets-Grinch mashup featuring Story Taylor and Cole Black delivers everything you don't want: bad poetry, inconsistent characters, and a plot hole big enough to fit the North Pole. Episode High...

In this episode, we review Sylvia Day's 2012 Regency romance novel Seven Years to Sin . If you love historical romance, spicy romance books, or Bridgerton-style stories, this book club discussion is for you! 📚 BOOK DETAILS: Title: Seven Years to Sin Author: Sylvia Day Genre: Historical Romance, Regency Era Romance Spice Level: 🌶️🌶️🌶️ Our Rating: 3/5 Stars Available: Kindle, Audible, Libby App 🎧...

🔥 BRUTALLY HONEST Omegaverse Book Review 🔥 We're reviewing "Not Enough" by J.P. Sina and Allie Santos - and spoiler alert: this dark romance Omegaverse harem book MISSED THE MARK. If you're wondering whether to read this Kindle Unlimited book, watch this review first! 📚 IN THIS EPISODE: ✅ Not Enough book review - full breakdown ✅ Omegaverse explained for beginners ✅ Why this "dark romance" i...

Was Robert A. Heinlein's 1959 novel Starship Troopers actually good, or did Paul Verhoeven's campy 1997 film adaptation accidentally create something better? Spoiler: The book reads like military fanfic, and the movie wins by a landslide. In this premiere episode of "The Book Was Better," we dive deep into the massive differences between Heinlein's militaristic novel and Verhoeven's satirical sci-...

Join the hosts of Ink & Asteroids for their debut episode as they dive deep into Robert A. Heinlein's controversial 1959 classic, Starship Troopers. This isn't your typical sci-fi discussion - discover why this military-focused novel left both hosts questioning whether it truly belongs in the science fiction genre. What We Cover: Why Starship Troopers feels more like military recruitment propa...

What happens when a guy reads his first spicy romance book? We gave "The Cryptid" Salt Kiss by Sierra Simone and his reactions are HILARIOUS! This military bodyguard romance with BDSM elements definitely caught him off guard. From questioning the virgin soldier plot to critiquing military accuracy, his fresh perspective on the romance genre is eye-opening. ⭐ RATINGS: Story 4.5/5 | Spice Level 2/5...

Somehow, our YouTube version of this episode went up perfectly, but the audio version did not! We are gearing up to come back from our hiatus which ends in Sept, and only just now realized WE HAD NO AUDIO FOR A WHOLE MONTH! We are so sorry, all. Don't miss this episode, as it is a DOZY! Content Warning: This episode contains discussions of sensitive material including trauma, BDSM themes, and adul...

Content Warning: This episode contains discussions of sensitive material including trauma, BDSM themes, and adult content. Not suitable for children. After a year-long wait, we finally dive into Rebecca Quinn's highly anticipated finale to the Brutes of Bristlebrook series. "Entwined" promised to be our most anticipated release of the year, but did it deliver? Join us as we discuss the 800+ page c...

In this special episode of The Pretty Little Death podcast, the host shares an original short story written for a supernatural romance contest. Despite receiving over 1,100 submissions and not making it past the first round, the host was so passionate about the writing process that they decided to share "The Harbinger" with their loyal listeners. The story follows Belethal, a supernatural being kn...

In this episode, the hosts discuss their last-minute book switch from "Cades" to "Revenant" by R. Valentine - and they're glad they made the change! This post-apocalyptic vampire series combines elements reminiscent of Twilight with the survival dynamics of The Walking Dead, creating what they call a "grown-up version of Twilight." Set 20+ years after a viral apocalypse that created zombies (calle...

Join the critic and the bestie for a nostalgic journey into 90s romance with Lisa Kleypas's "When Strangers Marry." Originally published in 1992, this historical romance takes us to the Louisiana Territory where fiery 19-year-old Lizette escapes an unwanted betrothal by running into the arms of the mysterious and brooding Maximilian. The hosts dive deep into this pocket edition romance featuring t...

This episode of "The Pretty Little Death" podcast features short reviews of four books available on Kindle Unlimited The Critic shares their personal 5-star rating system where 3+ stars indicates a book worth reading. Recommendations include "Man Eater" by Emily Antoinette (a highly-rated monster romance featuring a summoned succubus), "King of Ruin" by Tammy Andersen (part of the Lords of Las Veg...

The Bestie and the Critic discuss romance novels and defend the genre against criticism while exploring its historical context. The conversation shifts to a thoughtful defense of romance literature against critics, highlighting how Jane Austen faced similar dismissal in her time. The hosts celebrate how "smut" has revitalized the print industry post-pandemic and encourage listeners to explore both...

In this episode, the hosts discuss "The Poisoner" by Ivy Ophelia, a book marketed as Gothic romance but which they argue is more of an Edwardian fantasy. They critique historical inaccuracies, including the lack of chaperones and phone usage that contradicts the Victorian setting. The story follows Alina, an apothecary who poisons "bad men," and her complex relationships with Silas (a snake-like v...

The Critic shares reviews of three books found through Kindle Unlimited and "Stuff Your Kindle Day." The first recommendation, "My Orc Silver Fox," earns a solid 3-star rating for its cozy monster romance with an age gap and pregnancy storyline. The second book, "The Rejected Shifters Required Bride," receives a disappointing 1-star rating for its shallow plot despite its interesting premise. The...

The Critic shares candid reviews of three romance novels available on Kindle Unlimited that didn't meet expectations. Despite high ratings online, all three books - a cowboy Omegaverse story, a Russian mafia romance, and a dark billionaire tale - received two-star ratings from the host.

Join The Critic and The Bestie in this special post-show discussion as they dive deep into the challenges of first-person perspective in contemporary romance literature. The hosts explore why this popular writing style can detract from storytelling, examining issues like character insight limitations, self-insert fantasies, and the current state of romance publishing. This thought-provoking conver...

Join The Critic and The Bestie as they dive into February's Book of the Month - "Stray" by Daisy Jane. This 500-page contemporary romance follows a single mom exploring a BDSM relationship with a gym owner struggling with self-image. Our hosts discuss the delicate handling of new-to-scene dynamics, single parenthood in romance, and debate the authenticity of character development. Rating: ⭐⭐⭐ -...