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We finished Savage Fae and we have a lot of thoughts!  In this episode of The Story Is Podcast, hosts Katie and Amanda dive into the final recap of book 2 of Ruthless Boys of the Zodiac by Caroline Peckham and Susanne Valenti! We recap chapters 31-43 and share our theories on our favorite kings, who is THE KING, and that cliffhanger?!  As always, NO spoilers in the comments for our fellow first ti...

Welcome to 'The Story Is' Podcast with Katie and Amanda! In this episode we're chatting the latest episodes of the breakout show, Heated Rivalry, our thoughts on Brimstone by Callie Hart, and romance movie adaptations news for 2026!  Follow Us: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@thestoryispod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠ https://www.instagram.com/thestoryispod ⁠    ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠ https:/...

*cue Megan Thee Stallion* In this episode of The Story Is Podcast, hosts Katie and Amanda dive into part 2 of Savage Fae, book 2 of Ruthless Boys of the Zodiac by Caroline Peckham and Susanne Valenti! We recap chapters 16-30 and share our theories on Gabriel and Elise as potential elysian mates, Cindy Lou’s true intention, and if one of our men learns who Elise truly is.  As always, NO spoilers in...

Welcome to 'The Story Is' Podcast with Katie and Amanda! We're chatting our new favorite obsession, “Heated Rivalry” by Rachel Reid and other romance adaptations coming in 2026. We’re also sharing our thoughts on Wicked Part 2, the winners of the 2025 Goodreads awards for romance and romantasy, and our Spotify wrapped.  Follow Us: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@thestoryispod⁠⁠...

We’re baaaack! In this episode of The Story Is Podcast, hosts Katie and Amanda dive into part 1 of Savage Fae, book 2 of Ruthless Boys of the Zodiac by Caroline Peckham and Susanne Valenti! We recap chapters 1-15 and share our theories. Is Gabriel confirmed to be an Angel? Where does a pegasus get glitter from? And is Gareth alive?! All this and more on this week’s episode!  Time Stamps (0:00) Int...

Re-sharing a previous episode this week as we took a break for Thanksgiving! Originally aired July 29th 2025. We hope you enjoy!   In this episode of The Story is Pod, we share our concert experience with the Backstreet Boys in Vegas, a few ideas for romance books, and we FINALLY rank our top 10 book boyfriends! And of course, we share what we're reading and what's on our TBR including K...

Welcome to 'The Story Is' Podcast with Katie and Amanda! In this episode we're defending romantasy readers against recent hate, our thoughts on Goodreads Award nominations, and what’s on our Christmas lists as adults! Follow Us: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@thestoryispod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.instagram.com/thestoryispod    ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.instagram.com/tropebo...

Oh we are SO in it now. In this episode of The Story Is Podcast, hosts Katie and Amanda dive into the final part of Dark Fae, book 1 of Ruthless Boys of the Zodiac by Caroline Peckham and Susanne Valenti. We recap chapter 31-end, theorize the future of the series, and our favorite moments from the book. As always, NO spoilers in the comments for our fellow first time readers! We’ve only read Zodia...

Welcome to 'The Story Is' Podcast with Katie and Amanda! In this episode we're discussing our love of Jonathan Bailey, spooky premonitions, Tom Felton’s Broadway debut, and everything new in romance book world. Stay tuned until the end for recs for what to add to your TBR! Follow Us: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@thestoryispod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.instagram.com/thes...

In this episode of The Story Is Podcast, hosts Katie and Amanda dive into Dark Fae, book 1 of Ruthless Boys of the Zodiac by Caroline Peckham and Susanne Valenti for the very first time!  We’re sharing our thoughts on Gabriel’s order, theorize Gareth’s killer, and who we think will be the biggest villain. As always, no spoilers in the comments! We’ve only read Zodiac Books 1-3 and Dark fae  Time S...

Today we have a VERY special guest on 'The Story Is' Podcast, gang. #1 New York Times and USA Today Bestselling author, Brynne Weaver is joining us! On the brink of her latest release (Tourist Season) we chat what's next for the 'Seasons of Carnage Trilogy.' Listen in for some major TEA from the set of Butcher & Blackbird, her future book plans, and our love for indie...

In this episode of The Story Is Podcast, hosts Katie and Amanda dive into Dark Fae, book 1 of Ruthless Boys of the Zodiac by Caroline Peckham and Susanne Valenti for the very first time! This episode will only discuss chapters 11-20, so please no spoilers for the remainder of the series! We’re sharing our thoughts on our favorite kings, Gabriel Nox birth parents, and who wins Elise’s heart.  Time...

Welcome to 'The Story Is' Podcast with Katie and Amanda! In this episode we're discussing the drama surrounding the Stranger Things cast, why we love baseball, and the latest hollywood daddy, Chris Evans. Plus, our holiday romance book recs for the 2025 season! Time Stamps (0:00) Intro (0:15) Halloween catch up (8:25) Sports gworls: baseball edition (13:03) Millie Bobby Brown and St...

In this episode of The Story Is Podcast, hosts Katie and Amanda dive into Dark Fae, book 1 of Ruthless Boys of the Zodiac by Caroline Peckham and Susanne Valenti for the very first time! This episode will only discuss chapters 1-10, so please no spoilers for the remainder of the series! We’re sharing our thoughts on our protagonists, Elise and the kings, this Zodiac Academy spin-off world, and our...

Welcome to The Story Is Podcast! In this episode, we're chatting about Lily Allen's album West End Girl (#revengetour), wtf is a quasi moon, and recapping the biggest updates we've learned from Rebecca Yarros' latest interview. And of course, listen to our fave reads of the week including Curvy Girl Summer by Danielle Allen, Tourist Season by Brynne Weaver, and more! Time Stamp...

We’re BACK with your favorite romance book podcast! In this episode of ‘The Story Is’, Katie and Amanda talk about holiday movie traditions, our love for Costco, the return of the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show and the controversial new Skims' underwear. Plus, we’re chatting about the importance of supporting indie bookstores and our latest book recommendations!  Time Stamps (0:00) intro...

We finished Zodiac Academy: The Awakening and we have THOUGHTS!  This is definitely our favorite book yet. The Twins' order is FINALLY revealed. Tory and Darius might finally hook up?! And what's the deal with the shadow realm? Our final recap for book 3 (chapter 31-end) is here. Feel free to share your thoughts with us on social! Follow Us: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@thestoryispod⁠...

We're almost done with book 3 of Zodiac Academy: The Reckoning! Listen to our recap on chapters 21-30 including The Heirs discovering the Vega Twins revenge plot, the final trials for the reckoning (fire and earth) and the infamous fairy fair! Time Stamps: (0:00) Intro  (1:13) Chapter 21 Darius (4:17) Chapter 22 Darcy (11:44) Chapter 23 Tory (19:49) Chapter 24 Darius (23:12) Chapter 25 Darcy...

We’re back with your regularly scheduled programming to talk Taylor Swift’s 12th album, Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban’s breakup, Bad Bunny Super Bowl, and what we’re reading this week. Stay tuned for the latest in bookish news, too! Time Stamps:  (0:00) Intro and catch up (0:30) Panic! At the silent disco  (5:17) The Life of a Showgirl: We have thoughts (27:22) Sydney Sweeney and Scooter Braun (30...

We're back for part 2 of our Zodiac Academy: The Reckoning recap! This week Katie and Amanda follow chapter 11-20- learning more about Diego's hat, Max's potential love interest, and a steamy scene between Darcy and Orion. What was your favorite part of this section? Let us know in the comments on social! Time Stamps: (0:00) Intro (1:39) Chapter 11 Darcy (10:10) Chapter 12 Tory (18:...

In honor of spooky season, we decided it was time for some alien romance. Welcome to “The Story is Pod” with best-selling sci fi romance author, Victoria Aveline!  Today we’re chatting about the development of her popular Clecanian series, her writing process, and the impact of BookTok for the book community. After reading Choosing Theo, we just knew we had to have her on. We hope you enjoy the ep...

Welcome back to ‘The Story Is’ Pod with Katie and Amanda! This week we’re starting  the third book of the Zodiac Academy series, The Reckoning by Caroline Peckham and Susanne Valenti. In Chapter 1-10, we’re unpacking the aftermath of the Pitball battle, the challenges of Hell Week, and the evolving romantic relationships among the characters. We’re getting closer on the order form reveal and what’...

In this episode, Katie and Amanda chat Emmy wins. How did their predictions hold up?! We discuss the rumor mill around a potential one direction reunion, the summer I turned pretty season 3 finale and Victoria Beckham's new show. Stay tuned until the end for a book report on our recent romance reads including Wild Card by Elsie Silver and Choosing Theo by Victoria Aveline! Time Stamps: (0:00)...

We've made it to the end of Zodiac Academy Book 2! In this episode, we recap Chapter 21- the end, including the bonus chapter! Listen for our predictions about the nymphs, Tory and Darcy's order, the culmination of Tory's revenge tour on the Heirs, and our final thoughts on Ruthless Fae. Make sure to share your thoughts on social if you're reading with us! Time Stamps: (0:00) I...

We’re back with another episode of “The Story Is” Podcast! Katie and Amanda chat pop culture updates like Taylor Swift and It Ends With Us, celebrity breakups like Nina Dobrev and Shaun White, reality TV drama with Taylor Frankie Paul, and of course, everything we’re reading!  Time Stamps (0:00) Intro  (1:20) Nina Dobrev and Shaun White break up after 5 years  (3:52) The Secret Lives of Mormon Wiv...