Two Girls, One TBR

​What does it actually take to go from publishing your own fantasy novels in your bedroom to landing a massive traditional deal with Bramble? Hint: It takes a lot more than just a good trope. ​In today's episode, Rebecca and Kirsty sits down with the queen of dark romantasy herself, Carissa Broadbent ! We are pulling back the velvet curtain on the reality of being a hybrid author, the exact mechan...

Welcome to the Season 4 premiere of Two Girls, One TBR ! We are kicking off a brand new era with a major host lineup shake-up as Katie, Kirsty, and Jess join the main crew with Rebecca, while Heather and Chelsea crown themselves our bonus chapter queens. ​In this episode, we are diving deep into the wildest corners of the bookish community. Get ready for a massive breakdown of upcoming dark romanc...

Looking for your next unhinged dark romantasy obsession? Look no further.  In this episode of Two Girls, One TBR, we sit down with debut author Gemma Vale to talk about her upcoming book, Daughter of the Night. If you are a reader who craves shadow magic, complex character arcs, and a sharp, sophisticated love interest who wears glasses and serves pure elite energy, you are going to fall completel...

The shadows are officially calling, Book Babes. 🖤✨ ​In this episode of Two Girls, One TBR, Rebecca and Chelsea sits down for an unfiltered conversation with the brilliant indie author AG Harris to decode the ultimate dark romantasy formula. If you are obsessed with intense fantasy worldbuilding, complex magic systems, and beautifully written, high-spice romance, this episode is your next addicti...

​"I love spice. That's my platform." ​How does a powerhouse author successfully manage a massive lineup of upcoming releases while keeping the quality of world-building and character development incredibly high? You’re about to find out. ​In this episode, Rebecca and Chelsea sit down with dark romantasy author L.E. Sells for an exclusive deep dive into what it actually takes to build and maintain...

What actually makes a book true enemies to lovers? Is it real, deep-seated hatred, or is it just a mild workplace rivalry with a side of tension? ​In this episode, Rebecca and Heather are diving deep into the ultimate romance trope. We are breaking down the exact anatomy of a true enemies to lovers arc, screaming about our favorite morally grey characters, and giving you a massive list of spicy ro...

🍷 Welcome Back, Book Babes! 🛡️ Grab a glass of wine and your finest emotional defense shields! Today on Two Girls, One TBR , Rebecca, Chelsea, and Heather are sitting down with the brilliant indie romantasy and dark romance author, Heidi Adams ! ✨ We are spilling all the tea, from her exciting audiobook cast reveals to the "ugly truth" of navigating subjective book reviews. Plus, we spiral into...

🏴‍☠️ Grab your compass and a glass of rum! Today on Two Girls, One TBR , we are joined by the absolute queen of seafaring romantasy, LJ Andrews ! We’re diving deep into her highly anticipated upcoming release, The Stolen Crown , the rich power of Norse mythology, and her incredible journey from indie success to traditional publishing. Whether you are obsessed with her Viking-inspired lore or her...

The Potion: The One Where the Villain Wins. ​Pour a glass for this week’s Poison & Potions reveal as we toast to the characters who would burn the world down. This week, Rebecca and Heather are joined by dark fantasy author Parker A. Garner to deconstruct the art of building morally complex characters and interconnected worlds. ​From the hidden Easter eggs in the Entwined series to the subvert...

What if the most feared pirate in history was actually a woman on a revenge mission? This week Rebecca, Heather, and Chelsea sit down with indie author Rhiannon Hargadon to dive deep into her dark romance novel, Bloody Black . ​This is a story about an SA survivor who escapes her abusers, claims the sea as her own, and becomes the most feared pirate alive. We are talking about writing trauma with...

Your Mother’s Day wishlist starts and ends right here. In Season 3, Episode 3, Rebecca and Heather are joined by an incredible lineup of authors and small business owners. From deep dives into dark romance to book collecting tips, we are uncovering the very best of the indie book community. ​Whether you are looking for the perfect gift for a fellow book babe or building your own wishlist, we have...

​"Writing is my way of unpacking life's boxes." In this guest segment, we sit down with the incredible Landyn Hill to discuss her Trauma Bonded series and the cathartic power of dark romance. Landyn shares how she weaves themes of trauma and redemption into her stories, creating a space for healing through fiction. ​Whether you are here for the spicy scenes or the deep emotional resonance, Landyn’...

Your collection deserves a glow up. We are pulling back the curtain on our personal libraries and purging the "meh" to make room for the magic! Welcome back to Two Girls, One TBR for our Season 3 premiere. ​Rebecca, Chelsea, and Heather are getting ruthless as we navigate the massive wave of Q2 2026 releases. Whether you are struggling with a mounting TBR or trying to decide which special editions...

The countdown is officially over! In this guest segment, we are pulling back the curtain on the intense creative process of an author who does it all. Ravenna Vale is not just writing chapters; she is the artist who spends hours hand-drawing every visual detail to make sure her characters look exactly as they feel on the page. ​We are diving into the beautiful, difficult journey of indie publishin...

Grab a glass and join the circle! We are pulling back the curtain on the author life with our friend Stephanie Storm. In this guest segment, we are diving deep into the heart of the indie world to talk about her new book, Legion of Pride. ​From navigating Goodreads reviews to the importance of authentic engagement, Stephanie shares the raw reality of being an indie author. It is a cozy, honest dis...

Join Rebecca and Chelsea as they explore the dark mysteries of the Court of Nightmares. This episode delves into the hidden depths of the Hewn City, dissection of the series' villains, and the theories that suggest Prythian ight be more connected to other worlds than we ever imagined. ​If you have been wondering about the true nature of the Asteri or why the House of Wind seems to have a mind of i...

Grab your favorite potion and settle in, Book Babes! Rebecca and Heather are back to tackle the important questions: Why are we like this? Specifically, why do we keep falling for the toxic ones? ​From the allure of thick books and dark romance backstories to the daily chaos of parenting and weird local alcohol laws, no stone is left unturned. We’re diving into our ever-growing TBR lists, debating...

The Maasverse is shattering and we are here for the chaos! This week on Two Girls, One TBR, Rebecca and Heather are spiraling through the most unhinged (and genius) theories connecting ACOTAR and Crescent City. ​If you have been staring at your Onyx and Glass boxes wondering what Sarah J. Maas is planning next, this deep dive is for you. Get ready for some crack theories that might just change how...

This week, Rebecca and Heather are navigating the absolute wreckage of our 2026 reading goals. From hitting the massive 400-book TBR milestone to the stories that are currently owning our bank accounts, if your "to-read" list is judging you, you are in the right place. ​We are diving into the brilliance of Carissa Broadbent’s worlds, the emotional damage of The War of Lost Hearts , and the latest...

Ready to indulge in the dark, the dangerous, and the morally gray? This episode dives deep into the villains who stole our hearts, broke our morals, and absolutely rule our TBRs. If your heart beats for the rogue, the antihero, and the villain with a tragic past: this one’s for you. ​We are breaking d n the key traits that make these villains irresistible—the confidence, the snark, and the zero fi...

Bookstagram isn’t just about beautiful books; it’s a lifeline for indie authors and a hub for genuine reader connections. In this episode of Two Girls, One TBR, we dive into the heart of the digital book community and the impact our support has on the stories we love. ​Whether you’re an indie author, a Bookstagrammer, or a reader, we are unpacking the evolution of reading culture and why the human...

Bookstagram changed everything: our TBRs, our expectations, and even how we choose what to read. In this episode of Two Girls, One TBR, Rebecca and Heather talk honestly about how joining the digital book community transformed their lives. ​From exploding TBR lists and the pressure of algorithms to judging books by their covers and navigating fandom wars, we are unpacking the slow journey back to...

We thought Bookstagram was just book recommendations and pretty shelves... nobody warned us it came with rules, spice scales, abbreviations, and emotional damage. In Season 2, Episode 2, Rebecca and Heather break down everything Bookstagram teaches you without warning. ​From understanding spice scales and DNFs to navigating trigger warnings, ratings culture, and the pressure of reviews, we are unp...

What if the High Lords of Prythian aren’t telling us the full truth? In Episode 7 of our ACOTAR Miniseries, Rebecca and Chelsea dive deep into the High Lords: their powers, secrets, hidden bargains, and the theories that could reshape the future of the courts. ​From Rhysand’s suspicious knowledge and Helion’s untapped potential to Tamlin’s possible redemption arc and Tarquin’s underestimated stren...

Season 2 starts with pure TBR chaos! In this premiere of Two Girls, One TBR, we dive into our ambitious 2026 reading lists, share current reads, and reflect on the top books that defined 2025. ​We’re talking about dark romance that’s heavy but captivating, indie authors making waves in the book community, and why book covers matter more than readers like to admit. From Bookstagram discoveries to b...