In this follow-up episode, Julia and Chloe dive deeper into This Vicious Dream by Stacia Stark, turning a sharp, humorous lens on everything from underwhelming sex scenes to missing character descriptions. They question why Calysian, the MMC, feels like a generic template (with big muscles, vague powers, and even vaguer personality) and lament the lack of clear physical descriptions—a recurring issue across the series.
The hosts dissect his shadowy god-magic, his forgettable twin twist, and the undercooked intimacy with Madinia, especially compared to the steamier dynamics in earlier books. They critique Medina’s muted sass and the missed potential for some truly fiery hate sex. From absurd nicknames to familiar “it’ll fit” tropes, they don’t hold back on calling out the clichés.
This episode blends sarcasm with genuine fandom, with plenty of banter about character depth (or lack thereof), lore contradictions, and, of course, the mystery of why no one ever works out yet stays swole. A must-listen for anyone who loves fantasy romance and isn’t afraid to roast it a little.
