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DTFaelive laugh lorcan (EOS/TOD Tandem Read)Send us a textWe're kicking off our tandem read of Empire of Storms and Tower of Dawn with EOS chapters 1-5 and TOD chapter 1. Full schedule on IG @DTFaePodcast. Summon us @DTFaePodcast We like our coffee icy and our books spicy! Oh, and we're totally Down To Fae. A podcast for fantasy romance readers and fans of authors like Sarah J. Maas, Jennifer L. Armentrout, Rebecca Yarros and Carissa Broadbent. Follow along as your delulu hosts discuss your favorite romantasy books in a chapter-by-chapter read, re-read or refresher.
2025-04-151h 53DTFaeThe Crossbreed SeriesSend us a textLet's yap about the Crossbreed Series by Dannika Dark.Summon us @DTFaePodcast We like our coffee icy and our books spicy! Oh, and we're totally Down To Fae. A podcast for fantasy romance readers and fans of authors like Sarah J. Maas, Jennifer L. Armentrout, Rebecca Yarros and Carissa Broadbent. Follow along as your delulu hosts discuss your favorite romantasy books in a chapter-by-chapter read, re-read or refresher.
2025-04-101h 18DTFaeyou should see him in a crown (Queen of Shadows finale)Send us a textWe wrap up our Queen of Shadows deep dive with chapters 81-89. Our tandem read starts next week with Empire of Storms chapters 1-5 and Tower of Dawn chapter 1. Summon us @DTFaePodcast We like our coffee icy and our books spicy! Oh, and we're totally Down To Fae. A podcast for fantasy romance readers and fans of authors like Sarah J. Maas, Jennifer L. Armentrout, Rebecca Yarros and Carissa Broadbent. Follow along as your delulu hosts discuss your favorite romantasy books in a chapter-by-chapter read, re-read or re...
2025-04-081h 12DTFaeLords of the UnderworldSend us a textLet's yap about the Lords of the Underworld series by Gena Showalter.Summon us @DTFaePodcast We like our coffee icy and our books spicy! Oh, and we're totally Down To Fae. A podcast for fantasy romance readers and fans of authors like Sarah J. Maas, Jennifer L. Armentrout, Rebecca Yarros and Carissa Broadbent. Follow along as your delulu hosts discuss your favorite romantasy books in a chapter-by-chapter read, re-read or refresher.
2025-04-0450 minDTFaeno collar ID (Queen Of Shadows chapters 73-80)Send us a textOur Throne of Glass deep dive continues with Queen of Shadows chapters 73-80.Summon us @DTFaePodcast We like our coffee icy and our books spicy! Oh, and we're totally Down To Fae. A podcast for fantasy romance readers and fans of authors like Sarah J. Maas, Jennifer L. Armentrout, Rebecca Yarros and Carissa Broadbent. Follow along as your delulu hosts discuss your favorite romantasy books in a chapter-by-chapter read, re-read or refresher.
2025-04-011h 19DTFaeGild by Raven KennedySend us a textLet's yap about Gild by Raven Kennedy. Summon us @DTFaePodcast We like our coffee icy and our books spicy! Oh, and we're totally Down To Fae. A podcast for fantasy romance readers and fans of authors like Sarah J. Maas, Jennifer L. Armentrout, Rebecca Yarros and Carissa Broadbent. Follow along as your delulu hosts discuss your favorite romantasy books in a chapter-by-chapter read, re-read or refresher.
2025-03-2733 minDTFaewitch crafts (Queen of Shadows chapters 65-72)Send us a textOur Throne of Glass deep dive continues with Queen of Shadows chapters 65-72. yapping: 00:00:00deep dive: 00:09:50Summon us @DTFaePodcast We like our coffee icy and our books spicy! Oh, and we're totally Down To Fae. A podcast for fantasy romance readers and fans of authors like Sarah J. Maas, Jennifer L. Armentrout, Rebecca Yarros and Carissa Broadbent. Follow along as your delulu hosts discuss your favorite romantasy books in a chapter-by-chapter read, re-read or refresher.
2025-03-2558 minDTFaeA Discovery Of Witches/All Souls SeriesSend us a textWe're talking about one of our favorite shows, A Discovery of Witches, and the series it's based on, All Souls by Deborah Harkness. Summon us @DTFaePodcast We like our coffee icy and our books spicy! Oh, and we're totally Down To Fae. A podcast for fantasy romance readers and fans of authors like Sarah J. Maas, Jennifer L. Armentrout, Rebecca Yarros and Carissa Broadbent. Follow along as your delulu hosts discuss your favorite romantasy books in a chapter-by-chapter read, re-read or refresher.
2025-03-201h 05DTFaemanon in the mirror (Queen of Shadows chapters 57-64)Send us a textOur Throne of Glass deep dive continues with Queen of Shadows chapters 57-64.yapping: 00:00:00deep dive: 00:18:50Summon us @DTFaePodcast We like our coffee icy and our books spicy! Oh, and we're totally Down To Fae. A podcast for fantasy romance readers and fans of authors like Sarah J. Maas, Jennifer L. Armentrout, Rebecca Yarros and Carissa Broadbent. Follow along as your delulu hosts discuss your favorite romantasy books in a chapter-by-chapter read, re-read or refresher.
2025-03-181h 31DTFaedeep dive: QuicksilverSend us a textWe're talking lore, themes, theories and the newest addition to the shadow daddy roster, Kingfisher. Summon us @DTFaePodcast We like our coffee icy and our books spicy! Oh, and we're totally Down To Fae. A podcast for fantasy romance readers and fans of authors like Sarah J. Maas, Jennifer L. Armentrout, Rebecca Yarros and Carissa Broadbent. Follow along as your delulu hosts discuss your favorite romantasy books in a chapter-by-chapter read, re-read or refresher.
2025-03-131h 13DTFaethey see me roland (Queen of Shadows chapters 49-56)Send us a textOur Throne of Glass deep dive continues with Queen of Shadows chapters 49-56.Intro: 00:00:00Deep Dive: 00:11:06Summon us @DTFaePodcast We like our coffee icy and our books spicy! Oh, and we're totally Down To Fae. A podcast for fantasy romance readers and fans of authors like Sarah J. Maas, Jennifer L. Armentrout, Rebecca Yarros and Carissa Broadbent. Follow along as your delulu hosts discuss your favorite romantasy books in a chapter-by-chapter read, re-read or refresher.
2025-03-111h 05DTFaeBlood of HerculesSend us a textthis week's book review/discussion is Blood of Hercules by Jasmine Mas.Summon us @DTFaePodcast We like our coffee icy and our books spicy! Oh, and we're totally Down To Fae. A podcast for fantasy romance readers and fans of authors like Sarah J. Maas, Jennifer L. Armentrout, Rebecca Yarros and Carissa Broadbent. Follow along as your delulu hosts discuss your favorite romantasy books in a chapter-by-chapter read, re-read or refresher.
2025-03-0645 minDTFaenah, next question (Queen of Shadows chapters 41-48)Send us a textOur Throne of Glass deep dive continues with Queen of Shadows chapters 41-48.Intro: 00:00:00Deep Dive: 00:06:26Summon us @DTFaePodcast We like our coffee icy and our books spicy! Oh, and we're totally Down To Fae. A podcast for fantasy romance readers and fans of authors like Sarah J. Maas, Jennifer L. Armentrout, Rebecca Yarros and Carissa Broadbent. Follow along as your delulu hosts discuss your favorite romantasy books in a chapter-by-chapter read, re-read or refresher.
2025-03-041h 42DTFaeLights Out by Navessa AllenSend us a textWe're talking Lights Out by by Navessa Allen.Summon us @DTFaePodcast We like our coffee icy and our books spicy! Oh, and we're totally Down To Fae. A podcast for fantasy romance readers and fans of authors like Sarah J. Maas, Jennifer L. Armentrout, Rebecca Yarros and Carissa Broadbent. Follow along as your delulu hosts discuss your favorite romantasy books in a chapter-by-chapter read, re-read or refresher.
2025-02-2736 minDTFaethird degree yearns (Queen of Shadows chapters 33-40)Send us a textOur Throne of Glass deep dive continues with Queen of Shadows chapters 33-40.Intro: 00:00:00Deep Dive: 00:02:08 Summon us @DTFaePodcast We like our coffee icy and our books spicy! Oh, and we're totally Down To Fae. A podcast for fantasy romance readers and fans of authors like Sarah J. Maas, Jennifer L. Armentrout, Rebecca Yarros and Carissa Broadbent. Follow along as your delulu hosts discuss your favorite romantasy books in a chapter-by-chapter read, re-read or refresher.
2025-02-251h 38DTFaereverse harem: Power of FiveSend us a textanother reverse harem? in this economy? Summon us @DTFaePodcast We like our coffee icy and our books spicy! Oh, and we're totally Down To Fae. A podcast for fantasy romance readers and fans of authors like Sarah J. Maas, Jennifer L. Armentrout, Rebecca Yarros and Carissa Broadbent. Follow along as your delulu hosts discuss your favorite romantasy books in a chapter-by-chapter read, re-read or refresher.
2025-02-2037 minDTFaeprince rowan 4eva (Queen of Shadows chapters 25-32)Send us a textcontinuing our Queen of Shadows deep dive with chapters 25-32. intro: 00:00:00deep dive: 00:07:58Summon us @DTFaePodcast We like our coffee icy and our books spicy! Oh, and we're totally Down To Fae. A podcast for fantasy romance readers and fans of authors like Sarah J. Maas, Jennifer L. Armentrout, Rebecca Yarros and Carissa Broadbent. Follow along as your delulu hosts discuss your favorite romantasy books in a chapter-by-chapter read, re-read or refresher.
2025-02-181h 27DTFaeA Dawn of Onyx by Kate GoldenSend us a textour review of A Dawn of Onyx, the first book in The Sacred Stones series by Kate Golden. Summon us @DTFaePodcast We like our coffee icy and our books spicy! Oh, and we're totally Down To Fae. A podcast for fantasy romance readers and fans of authors like Sarah J. Maas, Jennifer L. Armentrout, Rebecca Yarros and Carissa Broadbent. Follow along as your delulu hosts discuss your favorite romantasy books in a chapter-by-chapter read, re-read or refresher.
2025-02-1324 minDTFaethe emily gilmore of assassins (Queen of Shadows chapters 17-24)Send us a textcontinuing our Queen of Shadows deep dive with chapters 17-24. fantasy ball: 00:00:00deep dive: 00:08:04Summon us @DTFaePodcast We like our coffee icy and our books spicy! Oh, and we're totally Down To Fae. A podcast for fantasy romance readers and fans of authors like Sarah J. Maas, Jennifer L. Armentrout, Rebecca Yarros and Carissa Broadbent. Follow along as your delulu hosts discuss your favorite romantasy books in a chapter-by-chapter read, re-read or refresher.
2025-02-111h 50DTFaehistory will say they were roommates (Queen of Shadows chapters 9-16)Send us a textContinuing our Queen of Shadows deep dive with chapters 9-16. intro: 00:00:00onyx storm headlines: 00:03:00ACOTAR box set: 00:09:12fourth wing casting: 00:12:55deep dive: 00:19:15Summon us @DTFaePodcast We like our coffee icy and our books spicy! Oh, and we're totally Down To Fae. A podcast for fantasy romance readers and fans of authors like Sarah J. Maas, Jennifer L. Armentrout, Rebecca Yarros and Carissa Broadbent. Follow along as your delulu hosts discuss your favorite romantasy books in a chapter-by-chapter read, re-read o...
2025-02-041h 44DTFaeRuthless Boys of the ZodiacSend us a textgrab your friends. wear your florals. it's time for one of our favorite reverse harems.next week: queen of shadows chapters 9-16."This is a reverse harem series set in the world of Zodiac Academy four years before the Vega Twins were Awakened. Expect some character cross-over, dark and hot romance, and a twisted murder mystery which will leave your head spinning."Summon us @DTFaePodcast We like our coffee icy and our books spicy! Oh, and we're totally Down To Fae. A podcast...
2025-01-2834 minDTFaeall shadow, no daddy (Queen of Shadows chapters 1-8)Send us a textkicking off our Queen of Shadows deep dive with chapters 1-8. intro: 00:00:00heir of fire recap: 00:06:08deep dive: 00:10:03Summon us @DTFaePodcast We like our coffee icy and our books spicy! Oh, and we're totally Down To Fae. A podcast for fantasy romance readers and fans of authors like Sarah J. Maas, Jennifer L. Armentrout, Rebecca Yarros and Carissa Broadbent. Follow along as your delulu hosts discuss your favorite romantasy books in a chapter-by-chapter read, re-read or refresher.
2025-01-211h 09DTFaexaddy issues (Fourth Wing/Iron Flame Refresher)Send us a textwe're recapping everything you need to remember from fourth wing and iron flame before the release of onyx storm! intro: 00:00:00 world building: 00:04:19 characters: 00:08:48FW plot: 00:29:02 IF new characters: 00:59:15 IF plot: 01:03:30 questions: 02:03:11Summon us @DTFaePodcast We like our coffee icy and our books spicy! Oh, and we're totally Down To Fae. A podcast for fantasy romance readers and fans of authors like Sarah J. Maas, Jennifer L. Armentrout, Rebecca Yarros and Carissa Broadbent. Follow along as your delulu hosts discuss your favorite romantasy books i...
2025-01-132h 08DTFaebook review: riftborneSend us a textOur review of Riftborne by Bree Grenwich and Parker Lennox.Summon us @DTFaePodcast We like our coffee icy and our books spicy! Oh, and we're totally Down To Fae. A podcast for fantasy romance readers and fans of authors like Sarah J. Maas, Jennifer L. Armentrout, Rebecca Yarros and Carissa Broadbent. Follow along as your delulu hosts discuss your favorite romantasy books in a chapter-by-chapter read, re-read or refresher.
2025-01-0834 minDTFaebed, wed, or behead (Heir of Fire chapters 59-68)Send us a textwe conclude our Heir of Fire deep dive with chapters 59-68. intro: 00:00:00deep dive: 00:02:10kicking off Queen of Shadows with chapters 1-8 Jan. 14!Summon us @DTFaePodcast We like our coffee icy and our books spicy! Oh, and we're totally Down To Fae. A podcast for fantasy romance readers and fans of authors like Sarah J. Maas, Jennifer L. Armentrout, Rebecca Yarros and Carissa Broadbent. Follow along as your delulu hosts discuss your favorite romantasy books in a chapter-by-chapter read, re-read or refresher.
2025-01-071h 27DTFaehair of fire (Heir of Fire chapters 50-58)Send us a textWe continue our Throne of Glass deep dive with Heir of Fire chapters 50-58. Intro: 00:00Anathema Review: 00:01:00Blood and Ash TV Series: 00:20:46Deep Dive: 00:26:29This week's book review was Anathema (The Eating Woods, #1) by Keri LakeNext week, we'll wrap up our Heir of Fire episodes and, on Jan. 14, kick off Queen of Shadows with chapters 1-8!!! How many !!! are too many !!!Summon us @DTFaePodcast We like our coffee icy and our books spicy! Oh, and we're totally Down To Fae. A...
2024-12-302h 00DTFaeanimal crossing (Heir of Fire chapters 41-49)Send us a textOur series spoiler-free Throne of Glass deep dive continues with Heir of Fire chapters 41-49.Phantasma Review: 00:00Deep Dive: 00:10:17This week's book review was Phantasma (Wicked Games, #1) by Kaylie Smith.Next week: Heir of Fire chapters 50-58.Summon us @DTFaePodcast We like our coffee icy and our books spicy! Oh, and we're totally Down To Fae. A podcast for fantasy romance readers and fans of authors like Sarah J. Maas, Jennifer L. Armentrout, Rebecca Yarros and Carissa Broadbent. Follow along as your delulu hosts discuss...
2024-12-231h 11DTFaewhat's kraken? (Heir of Fire chapters 33-40)Send us a textOur series spoiler-free Throne of Glass deep dive continues with Heir of Fire chapters 33-40.Intro/Book Rec: 00:00ACOTAR News: 00:21:38Deep Dive: 00:24:11This week's book rec was the Demonica Series by Larissa Ione.Summon us @DTFaePodcast We like our coffee icy and our books spicy! Oh, and we're totally Down To Fae. A podcast for fantasy romance readers and fans of authors like Sarah J. Maas, Jennifer L. Armentrout, Rebecca Yarros and Carissa Broadbent. Follow along as your delulu hosts discuss your favorite romantasy books...
2024-12-171h 52DTFaehobos in different area codes (Heir of Fire chapters 25-32)Send us a textWe're continuing our Throne of Glass deep dive with Heir of Fire chapters 25-32.JLA Interview Recap: 00:00Book Rec/Discussion: 00:10:28Deep Dive: 00:24:10This week's book rec was A God of Moonlight and Stardust (Daughters of Chaos) by Mina Brower. Summon us @DTFaePodcast We like our coffee icy and our books spicy! Oh, and we're totally Down To Fae. A podcast for fantasy romance readers and fans of authors like Sarah J. Maas, Jennifer L. Armentrout, Rebecca Yarros and Carissa Broadbent. Follow along as your delulu h...
2024-12-101h 50DTFaeJennifer L. Armentrout InterviewSend us a textJLA joined us (!!) to talk Primal of Blood and Bone, its "Red Wedding" and how nervous we should be for our fav characters (spoiler alert: very). We also discussed her creative process, the Joining, potential spin-offs, series crossovers and more. Intro/Writing Process: 00:00Psychology: 00:11:38Early Inspirations: 00:16:17Romantasy's Popularity: 00:18:36Music: 00:25:33Self-insertion: 00:28:38Social Media: 00:34:36Apollycon: 00:39:24Witches: 00:43:07Mythological/Religious Inspo: 00:46:42Book BF/BFF: 00:50:00Completed Series/Spin-Offs: 00:52:30TV/Movie Adaptations: 00:54:27Blood And Ash/Flesh And Fire: 01:01:02The Primal of Blood and B...
2024-12-032h 02DTFaepower bottom (Heir of Fire chapters 17-24)Send us a textWe continue our Throne of Glass deep dive with Heir of Fire chapters 17-24.Intro: 00:00Book Rec: 00:00:28Deep Dive: 00:15:17This week's book rec was The Highlander Series by Karen Marie Moning.Next week: Heir of Fire chapters 25-32. Summon us @DTFaePodcast We like our coffee icy and our books spicy! Oh, and we're totally Down To Fae. A podcast for fantasy romance readers and fans of authors like Sarah J. Maas, Jennifer L. Armentrout, Rebecca Yarros and Carissa Broadbent. Follow along as your delulu h...
2024-11-261h 25DTFaeshift show (Heir of Fire chapters 9-16)Send us a textWe continue our Throne of Glass deep dive with Heir of Fire chapters 9-16.Intro: 00:00Book Rec: 00:00:25Deep Dive: 00:09:32This week's book rec was the Fever Series by Karen Marie Moning.Next week: Heir of Fire chapters 17-32. Summon us @DTFaePodcast We like our coffee icy and our books spicy! Oh, and we're totally Down To Fae. A podcast for fantasy romance readers and fans of authors like Sarah J. Maas, Jennifer L. Armentrout, Rebecca Yarros and Carissa Broadbent. Follow along as your delulu h...
2024-11-191h 09DTFaehawkward (Heir of Fire chapters 1-8)Send us a textOur Throne of Glass deep dive continues with Heir of Fire chapters 1-8.Intro: 00:00Book Rec: 00:03:50Deep Dive: 00:11:40This week's book rec was The Book of Azrael by Amber V. Nicole.Next week: Heir of Fire chapters 9-16. Summon us @DTFaePodcast We like our coffee icy and our books spicy! Oh, and we're totally Down To Fae. A podcast for fantasy romance readers and fans of authors like Sarah J. Maas, Jennifer L. Armentrout, Rebecca Yarros and Carissa Broadbent. Follow along as your delulu h...
2024-11-121h 25DTFaesam BODY ONCE TOLD ME (The Assassin and the Empire)Send us a textWe continue our Throne of Glass deep dive with The Assassin and the Empire. Intro: 00:00Book Rec: 00:01:32Deep Dive: 00:15:33Assassin's Blade Final Thoughts: 01:37:02This week's book rec was First Ritual (Supernatural Battle: Coven Caves #1) by Kelly St. Clare.Next week: Heir of Fire chapters 1-8.Summon us @DTFaePodcast We like our coffee icy and our books spicy! Oh, and we're totally Down To Fae. A podcast for fantasy romance readers and fans of authors like Sarah J. Maas, Jennifer L. A...
2024-11-051h 44DTFaerat girl summer (The Assassin and the Underworld)Send us a textWe continue our Throne of Glass deep dive with The Assassin and the Underworld. Intro: 00:00Book Rec: 00:00:28Deep Dive: 00:11:05Onyx Storm Teaser: 01:19:52This week's book rec was Split or Swallow by Lindsay Straube.Next week: The Assassin and the Empire. Summon us @DTFaePodcast We like our coffee icy and our books spicy! Oh, and we're totally Down To Fae. A podcast for fantasy romance readers and fans of authors like Sarah J. Maas, Jennifer L. Armentrout, Rebecca Yarros and Carissa Broadbent. Follow along as...
2024-10-291h 23DTFaei'm a sssssnake (The Assassin And The Desert Part II)Send us a textOur Throne of Glass deep dive continues with The Assassin and the Desert (part 2 of 2). Intro: 00:00Book Rec: 00:00:36Deep Dive: 00:03:23This episode's book rec was Witches Get Stuff Done by Molly Harper.Next week: The Assassin and the Underworld.Summon us @DTFaePodcast We like our coffee icy and our books spicy! Oh, and we're totally Down To Fae. A podcast for fantasy romance readers and fans of authors like Sarah J. Maas, Jennifer L. Armentrout, Rebecca Yarros and Carissa Broadbent. Follow along as your d...
2024-10-2258 minDTFaelook what you made me dune (The Assassin and the Desert Part I)Send us a textOur Throne of Glass deep dive continues with The Assassin and the Desert (part 1 of 2). Intro: 00:00Book Rec: 00:01:30Deep Dive: 00:12:55This week's book rec was Heartless Hunter by Kristen Ciccarelli.Summon us @DTFaePodcast We like our coffee icy and our books spicy! Oh, and we're totally Down To Fae. A podcast for fantasy romance readers and fans of authors like Sarah J. Maas, Jennifer L. Armentrout, Rebecca Yarros and Carissa Broadbent. Follow along as your delulu hosts discuss your favorite romantasy books i...
2024-10-2256 minDTFaepig tales (The Assassin and the Healer)Send us a textOur Throne of Glass deep dive continues with The Assassin and the Healer.Intro: 00:00Book/Show Rec: 00:01:00Deep Dive: 00:10:41This week's book rec was A Soul to Keep by Opal Reyne.Next week: The Assassin and the Desert (Parts I and II). Summon us @DTFaePodcast We like our coffee icy and our books spicy! Oh, and we're totally Down To Fae. A podcast for fantasy romance readers and fans of authors like Sarah J. Maas, Jennifer L. Armentrout, Rebecca Yarros and C...
2024-10-151h 06DTFaeyou could rattle the arrrrrs (The Assassin and the Pirate Lord)Send us a textOur Throne of Glass deep dive continues with The Assassin and the Pirate Lord.Intro: 00:00Book Rec: 02:15Deep Dive: 14:00Fourth Wing Bonus Chapter: 01:12:40This week's book rec: Black Dagger Brotherhood by J.R. Ward.Next week: The Assassin and the Healer.Summon us @DTFaePodcast We like our coffee icy and our books spicy! Oh, and we're totally Down To Fae. A podcast for fantasy romance readers and fans of authors like Sarah J. Maas, Jennifer L. Armentrout, Rebecca Yarros and Carissa Broadbent. Follow...
2024-10-081h 18DTFaecry me an ashryver (Crown of Midnight Chapters 49-56)Send us a textWrapping up our Crown of Midnight deep dive with chapters 49-56 before starting Assassin's Blade next week (The Assassin and the Pirate Lord).Intro: 00:00Book Rec: 00:08:10Deep Dive: 00:14:12This week's book recs: Assistant to the Villain by Hannah Nicole Maehrer and The Spellshop by Sarah Beth Durst.Summon us @DTFaePodcast We like our coffee icy and our books spicy! Oh, and we're totally Down To Fae. A podcast for fantasy romance readers and fans of authors like Sarah J. Maas, Jennifer...
2024-10-011h 24DTFaethis is going to ruin the worlds tour (Crown of Midnight Chapters 41-48)Send us a text*Our Throne of Glass deep dive is series spoiler free, but does include Maasverse (ACOTAR/CC) discussions*Intro: 00:00Book Rec: 00:00:32Deep Dive: 00:05:05Celaena kills Baba Yellowlegs and, with help from Dorian and his magic, traps the creature in the library. Desperate, and still grieving, Celaena opens a portal to talk to Nehemia, and we finally learn who the princess' warning was about. We also discuss the Walking Dead's appearance in the Library of Parthos, Danika, wyrdmarks in Prythian and update our Maasverse-f*cks-with-black-blood list. This we...
2024-09-241h 25DTFaeprincess of wails (Crown of Midnight Chapters 33-40)Send us a textContinuing our Throne of Glass deep dive with Crown of Midnight chapters 33-40.Intro: 00:00Book Rec: 00:01:41Deep Dive: 00:08:55Chaol researches Terrasen funeral bangers, Celaena solves the eye riddle – and is rewarded with a cryptic poem, because, yanno, fairytales – and Dorian invites Celaena to dinner in his baby girl tower.Plus, we break down Baba Yellowlegs' witch, Wyrdkey, Wyrdgate and Valg lore dump and talk connections to Merrill, the priestess who works at the library in Velaris, and the Under-King in Midgard. This week's book rec is th...
2024-09-171h 27DTFaemeh-emia (Crown of Midnight Chapters 25-32)Send us a textOur Throne of Glass deep dive continues with Crown of Midnight chapters 25-32. Intro: 00:00Book Review: 00:00:33Deep Dive: 00:08:41Chaol is kidnapped by the rebels and rescued by Celaena, who races back to the castle to find a brutally murdered Nehemia. Dorian saves Chaol's life using his *magic* hands, and Celaena finds herself right back where she started ... drowning in grief and guilt.Plus, we discuss Elena and Nehemia weaponizing Celaena's trauma and whether or not the end justifies the means. This week's book rec is A Lair of...
2024-09-1045 minDTFaefeels like the first time (Crown Of Midnight Chapters 17-24)Send us a textWe continue our Throne of Glass deep dive with Crown of Midnight chapters 17-24.Intro: 00:00Book Rec: 00:00:45Deep Dive: 00:05:54Celaena, Chaol and Dorian reach pivotal points in their individual journeys and the broader narrative, beginning with Chaol's decision to keep the threat on Nehemia's life secret. Celaena and Chaol take their relationship to the next level after his birthday, Nehemia calls Celaena a coward and Dorian blows his magical load. Plus, we breakdown Valg and witch lore and the theory that Hollin is the King of H...
2024-09-031h 25DTFaeamerican whore story (Crown of Midnight Chapters 9-16)Send us a textWe pick up in Crown of Midnight chapter nine with Celaena visiting Kaltain (the Suriel??) in the dungeons. Intro: 00:00Book Rec: 00:00:26Deep Dive: 00:03:31Archer can either hang up his g-string for good or be strangled by it, and, after choosing the second option, he promises to pass along intel about the rebel group working to put Aelin Galathynius (!!) on the throne. After finding a book full of wyrdmarks (and a riddle) at the home of one of those rebels, Celaena is cut with a poisonous dagger an...
2024-08-2756 minDTFaejesus, take the third wheel (Crown of Midnight Chapters 1-8)Send us a textAfter a brief recap of Throne of Glass (book one), we kick off our Crown of Midnight deep dive with chapters 1-8!Intro: 00:00Book Rec: 00:01:10TOG recap: 00:10:26Deep Dive: 00:12:18Celaena fakes the deaths of the people on her to-murder list and receives a new assignment from the king that leads her to Archer, a (traitorous?) courtesan from her past. Chaol may not be "excessively handsome," but he and Celaena are spending an excessive amount of time together ... just ask Dorian. Plus, we talk potential connections t...
2024-08-201h 22DTFaebaby's first murder (Throne of Glass Chapters 49-55)Send us a textWe wrap up our Throne of Glass (book one) deep dive with chapters 49-55! Intro: 00:00Book Rec: 00:02:33Deep Dive: 00:08:11Celaena wins the duel with help from Nehemia and Elena, Chaol takes a grippy socks vacay, Kaltain fucks around and finds out and Dorian is friend zoned.Plus, we talk Colleen Hoover drama (at the end of the episode, don't worry), Prime's My Lady Jane and this week's listener-submitted book recs, A Kingdom of Stars and Shadows by Holly Renee and Path of Ruin by Erica Myers.Next w...
2024-08-131h 07DTFaeHouse of the Dragon (S2E8)Send us a textHouse of the Dragon season two ends with "The Queen Who Ever Was." Tyland Lannister secures the Triarchy, Ulf oversteps, Daemon finally sees the bigger picture, Criston turns emo, Alicent visits Rhaenyra and Aegon escapes King's Landing. Plus, we break down Daemon's vision scene-by-scene and talk "A Knight Of The Seven Kingdoms" and the short stories it's based on. Summon us @DTFaePodcast We like our coffee icy and our books spicy! Oh, and we're totally Down To Fae. A podcast for fantasy romance readers and fans of aut...
2024-08-1144 minDTFaenow we got bad blood (bane!) (Throne of Glass Chapters 41-48)Send us a textDive deep into Throne of Glass chapters 41-48 with us!Intro: 00:00Book Review: 00:02:55Deep Dive: 00:18:04We find out who has been killing the champions ... and how, Nehemia learns the truth of "Lady Lillian," the king returns ... alone, Nox ghosts and Celeaena fights for her life in the final duel. Plus, our discussion of the Maasverse includes the Void, Hel, kristallos demon vs. ridderak, black blood and winnowing. This week's book rec was Avalon Tower (Fey Spy Academy, #1) by C.N. Crawford.Summon us @DT...
2024-08-061h 17DTFaeHouse of the Dragon (S2E7)Send us a textOur discussion of House of the Dragon season two, episode seven, "The Red Sowing," includes:Aerea Targaryen, Balerion and the history of the dragonkeepersJace's reaction to the SowingHugh's mother, Saera Targaryen, and how he and Ulf fit into the family wreathOscar Tully stepping up as Lord Paramount Rhaenyra's god complexSeason finale (and future season) predictionsSummon us @DTFaePodcast We like our coffee icy and our books spicy! Oh, and we're totally Down To Fae. A podcast for fantasy romance readers and fans of authors like Sarah J. Maas, Jennifer L...
2024-08-0444 minDTFaeit's a yule summer (Throne of Glass Chapters 31-40)Send us a textOur Throne of Glass deep dive continues with chapters 31-40!Intro: 00:00Book Rec: 00:04:26Deep Dive: 00:09:44Celaena cheats on a poisons test and finds wyrdmarks under her bed, Dorian recognizes the Eye of Elena, Chaol has a Menty B, the Yulemas Ball leads to a first kiss and the king slaughters 500 rebels from Eyllwe. Plus, we talk Maasverse connections to the eight-pointed star, Deanna, Luna, amulets, Wyrd, Urd, the Cauldron and more. This week's book rec was Morning Glory Milking Farm by C M Nascosta. Summon us...
2024-07-301h 06DTFaeHouse of the Dragon (S2E6)Send us a textWe're breaking down season two, episode six of House of the Dragon, "Smallfolk."The rising tension in King's Landing turns into chaos after Rhaenyra DoorDashes much-needed food, and Alicent and Helaena are caught in the crossfire. Aemond sends Criston Cole to Harrenhal and proposes an alliance with the Triarchy to end the blockade, setting us up for the Battle of the Gullet. Speaking of battles, the Lannisters reach Golden Tooth, meaning we *might* get the Battle at the Red Fork this season. Daemon reaches the final boss of his nig...
2024-07-2839 minDTFaeghost malone (Throne of Glass Chapters 21-30)Send us a textOur Throne of Glass deep dive continues with chapters 21-30.Intro: 00:00Book Rec: 00:00:29Deep Dive: 00:06:48Celaena discovers a secret door, Chaol lectures Dorian about getting too close to the assassin (the call's coming from inside the house), Elena asks for Celaena's help and more Champions are murdered. We also talk Maasverse connections, like The Walking Dead, Wyrdmarks, Brannon, the Under King, Urd, the Ruhnn Mountains, portals, amulets and swirls and motherfucking whorls. This week's book rec was A Magic Fierce and Bright by Hemant Nayak.
2024-07-231h 29DTFaeHouse of the Dragon (S2E5)Send us a textWe're breaking down all of the easter eggs, foreshadowing and groundwork in season two, episode five of House of the Dragon, "Regent."Alicent learns she isn't the exception to the rule, Daemon's Harrenhal nightmare continues, size DOES matter for Jeyne Arryn and Jace earns MVP for the Blacks, first by securing both the Twins *and* House Frey (let's hope he has better luck than Robb), then by planting the seeds ... the dragonseeds. All while serving face. Summon us @DTFaePodcast We like our coffee icy and our books spicy! O...
2024-07-2145 minDTFaenot fast, just furious (Throne of Glass Chapters 11-20)Send us a textOur Throne of Glass deep dive continues with chapters 11-20. Intro: 00:00Book Rec: 00:05:24Deep Dive: 00:13:51Celaena makes it through her first test, Chaol says "on your guard" (ick), Nehemia enters the chat, a "drunken brawl" ends with one competitor missing organs (??) and Dorian sees a different side to his champion.Plus, we talk the Onyx Storm cover, the Kingdom of Lies series and this week's book rec, WitchBlood by Emma Mills.Summon us @DTFaePodcast We like our coffee icy and our books s...
2024-07-161h 04DTFaeHouse of the Dragon (S2E4)Send us a textOur discussion of "The Red Dragon and the Gold" includes:Rook's Rest: book vs. show and aftermathAemond's villain era and what it means for the GreensWhat exactly is happening to Daemon at Harrenhal (and why there may be a Bran and/or Dany connection)Criston Cole's reaction to the reality of dragon warfare Battle of the Bastards: Catelyn vs. Rhaenys Plus, we breakdown GRRM's recent blog posts (especially the Septon Barth namedrop) and what they mean for The Winds of Winter, A Dream of Spring and Blood & Fire. Summon us...
2024-07-1450 minDTFaesalt bae (Throne of Glass Chapters 1-10)Send us a textOur Throne of Glass deep dive (!!) begins with chapters 1-10. Intro: 00:00Book Rec: 00:01:23Deep Dive: 00:16:00We kick the episode off with a (brief) overview of the evolution of Queen of Glass to Throne of Glass, as well as SJM's timeline, influences and fairytale inspo, before meeting up with Celaena Sardothien, Adarlan’s most notorious assassin, in the Salt Mines of Endovier. She's not a damsel in distress ... she's a damsel who will cause you stress. Dorian smirks, Chaol scowls, Kaltain simps and the King and Duke Perrington scheme. P...
2024-07-091h 14DTFaeHouse of the Dragon (S2E3)Send us a textWe kick off our recap of "The Burning Mill" with an explanation of the Bracken-Blackwood feud from its beginnings during the Age of Heroes allll the way through the Red Wedding and beyond. Topics include the cursed history of Harrenhal, the importance of Weirwood trees, Rhaenyra's clear conscience, the upcoming Battle at Rook's Rest and Daemon's visions. Plus, we meet Ulf (who is LYING about Baelon and we will not be entertaining otherwise) and Alys Rivers, a mysterious character who will play a *major* role in Aemond's story. Summon us...
2024-07-0747 minDTFaeBook Club: A Star Is Bjorn (A Fate Inked In Blood)Send us a textOur Spicy Girls Book Club episodes continue with A Fate Inked in Blood: Book One of the Saga of the Unfated by Danielle L. Jensen.All of our fav tropes (and micro-tropes) are represented: ✔️ Bodyguard✔️ Forbidden Romance✔️ Slow Burn ✔️ Forced ProximityPlus, Norse mythology, sexy Vikings, spice, ONE HORSE/TENT, rich world-building, politics, magic and ... my baby Bjorn. Next week: Throne of Glass chapters 1-10 (!!)Summon us @DTFaePodcast We like our coffee icy and our books spicy! Oh, and we're totally Down To Fae. A podcast f...
2024-07-021h 15DTFaeHouse of the Dragon (S2E2)Send us a textWe're talking Rhaenyra the Cruel. More like Rhaenyra the COOL, am I right? The Blacks need a new publicist and the Greens a therapist in the aftermath of Blood and Cheese. Helaena mourns her baby, while Aegon mourns his legacy and meteorically destroys his past (RIP Viserys' Old Valyria Sims). We talk parallels: first between Otto, Alicent and Aegon and Tywin, Cersei and Joffrey, then Rhaenyra and Visenya, and lastly, the introduction of several new characters' threads (Hugh, Alyn, Addam, BLOODY BEN) into the tapestry.New episodes every Sunday!
2024-07-0147 minDTFaeBook Club: Knotting Hill (Bride by Ali Hazelwood)Send us a textWe're talking Bride by Ali Hazelwood in the debut episode of The Spicy Girls Book Club! The tropes are troping in Ali's first paranormal romance ... and we are HERE for it. You: Vampires and Werewolves Me, an intellect: Vampyre and WeresSlow-burn romance, arranged marriage, banter, found family, political scheming, fated mates, knotting (which isn't tying your dick in a knot, not that we thought that) and you're never going to guess how many beds there are ...Is it, especially the cover, a little Wattpad-ish? Sure. But we fucking lo...
2024-06-251h 39DTFaeHouse of the Dragon (S2E1)Send us a textOur discussion of the season two premiere of House of the Dragon includes:The book (Fire & Blood) vs. the show.Why you can't trust everything Archmaester Gyldayn, an unreliable and biased narrator, wrote in Fire & Blood. Important new characters — Hugh (the Hammer??), Addam and Alyn of Hull, House Reyne and Dalton Greyjoy — and locations, like the Gullet and Golden Tooth. Alicent getting her cheeks clapped by Ser Criston "Vow of Celibacy" Cole. Blood and Cheese fallout and consequences. Summon us @DTFaePodcast We like our coffee icy and our books spicy! O...
2024-06-2435 minDTFaeAz If (CC/ACOTAR 5 Discussion)Send us a textWe share our final thoughts on HOFAS, talk future Crescent City and ACOTAR books and debate Elriel vs. Gwynriel vs. Elucien vs. Why Choose?Both Nesta and Az are poised to play major parts in ACOTAR 5, but in which direction(s) will their stories go? And will we finally get main character energy from Elain? We talk Illyrian lore, Az's lineage and possible connections to Starborn fae and Enalius, the potential for more monsters hidden under the mountains of Prythian, Rhys' beast form and dragons, what really went down between Eris a...
2024-06-1858 minDTFaeA Song of Bryce and Fire (HOFAS ch. 99-102)Send us a textWe wrap up our House of Flame and Shadow deep dive with chapters 99-102 + the bonus chapters we haven't discussed yet. After Bryce is resurrected by Jesiba and the princes of Hel bounce, we look toward the Asteri-free future of Midgard. Not only do they need to figure out a new energy source, but also an entirely new government after Bryce dismantles the monarchy 1776-style. Plus, Lidia and Ruhn adjust to a normal(ish) life, Tharion looks for his wife and Ithan thinks about ... sunball. Next week, we’ll share our f...
2024-06-1140 minDTFaeThis Girl Is On Fire (HOFAS ch. 94-98)Send us a textOur House of Flame and Shadow deep dive continues with chapters 94-98.Lidia's fire magic and Brann's full name are finally confirmed, the sprites return, Ruhn takes the antidote and becomes a shadow step-daddy, Rigelus reveals Bryce's tattoo is in the language of his home world, Hunt reunites with an ex and Bryce does not take Aidas' advice about choosing life. Plus, we debate what the Lidia revelations mean for the Maasverse, who Ruhn's healing magic connects him to in ACOTAR and TOG, Wyrdmarks and why Amren is looking real sus.
2024-06-0448 minDTFaeBut Shadow Daddy I Love Him (HOFAS ch. 89-93)Send us a textOur House of Flame and Shadow deep dive continues with chapters 89-93.The Asteri and Princes of Hel face each other in a battle 15,000 years in the making, and Bryce learns what Theia meant by "portal to nowhere" when she kills Polaris.Ruhn saves Lidia from Pollux's trap by shooting her and running directly into the trap himself, and Tharion and Ithan finally arrive in the Eternal City with only two unbroken vials of antidote between them. Plus, we talk Spark of the Everflame, Polaris' red blood (vs. Vesperus' black), w...
2024-05-2832 minDTFaeOnlyFaes (HOFAS ch. 84-88)Send us a textOur House of Flame and Shadow deep dive continues with chapters 84-88.Bryce and Hunt tell the world the truth about the Asteri, creating a distraction while they infiltrate the Crystal Palace with Ruhn and Lidia, and Ithan and Tharion handle their antidote delivery as carefully as an UberEats driver who didn't receive a tip. Oh, and Bryce and Hunt swap more than just fluids. Again. Most importantly, we investigate if Hunt's dick not fitting in the ship's underwear means the wingspan rumor is true OR if mer simply don't need t...
2024-05-2155 minDTFaePretty Fly For A Wight Guy (HOFAS ch. 79-83)Send us a textThis week, we talk House of Flame and Shadow chapters 79-83 and "When the Moon Hatched" by Sarah A. Parker.Bryce reveals the real reason she needed the Mask, Hunt is triggered, Pollux kidnaps Lidia's sons, Hel's armies cross into Midgard , Tharion runs into the Viper Queen and Sathia into an old friend ... or maybe more ... and Ithan and Hypaxia visit the Bone Quarter.Plus, we discuss what the Under King's bombshell revelation means (our guess is barrow wight) and Perry's potential connection to Lysandra. Next week: chapters 84-87.
2024-05-1455 minDTFaeMask Hysteria (HOFAS ch. 73-78)Send us a textOur House of Flame and Shadow deep dive continues with chapters 73-78 and Ember and Randall's bonus chapter from the Books-A-Million edition. Bryce opens a portal in the middle of Nesta's living room, using her parents as collateral for the Mask before closing the door to Prythian and opening it to Hel's armies. The bonus chapter reveals what went down in Prythian following the exchange, with Rhys furious at Nesta and Ember coming to her defense. Ithan girl bosses his way to Prime; Ruhn and Lidia are FaeBook official; Celestina, Isaiah an...
2024-05-0755 minDTFaeThat's Snow Biz, Baby (HOFAS ch. 67-72)Send us a textAfter a discussion of this week's book rec, A Fate Inked In Blood by Danielle L. Jensen, we pick up our House of Flame and Shadow deep dive with chapters 67-72. Bryce steps into her role as Queen B, sending Tharion and Sathia Beneath and the Frat Pack and Lidia to Lunathion, recruiting Ember and Randall for the trip to the Northern Rift and leaving Baxian behind to guard Avallen with Fury, Juniper, Syrinx and Cooper/Emile. Hypaxia successfully creates a (temporary) parasite antidote, but instead of immediately taking it to Bry...
2024-04-3037 minDTFaeQueen B (HOFAS ch. 61-66)Send us a textAfter a breakdown of E News' dream ACOTAR casting and a discussion of this week's book rec, The Vampire's Mage Series by C.N. Crawford, we continue our House of Flame and Shadow deep dive with chapters 61-66.We learn that (unfortunately) Apollion and Thanatos *didn't* run a train on Hunt's mom. He actually had a bio dad, who was killed by the Asteri for his connection to Hel. Speaking of dead dads, we officially say goodbye to the Autumn King's redemption arc, and Bryce girl bosses her way from assistant to...
2024-04-231h 09DTFaeDevils' Advocate (HOFAS ch. 56-60)Send us a textAfter discussing this week's book rec, The Five Crowns of Okrith series, we continue our House of Flame and Shadow Deep Dive with chapters 56-60.Hunt finds out he's a demonic test tube baby while he and Bryce are in Hel meeting with Aidas, Apollion and Thanatos, who share Helena's story — including why she chose Avallen as the Fae's stronghold — what happened to the final piece of Theia's power and what they know about the portal to nowhere aka "ultimate destruction." Elsewhere on the island, Ruhn and Lidia are days...
2024-04-1648 minDTFaeLet's Go, Ghouls (HOFAS ch. 50-55)Send us a textBefore diving (deep) into House of Flame and Shadow chapters 50-55, we *have* to talk about Sarah's latest IG post (#ACOwhattt), our viral April Fools' joke, A Court of Fiddles and Pollen, and this week's book rec, "Manacled" by SenLinYu. Hunt and Bryce exchange more than just fluids, Tharion and Sathia find only one bed (!!!) in their honeymoon suite, Ithan and Hypaxia's trip to Avallen in search of Sofie's body is delayed when the Asteri blow up Asphodel Meadows, Ruhn's cock tightens, Lidia flinches and Dec and Flynn, who *love* waffles, m...
2024-04-091h 03DTFaeNauti By Nature (HOFAS ch. 44-49)Send us a textOur House of Flame and Shadow deep dive continues with chapters 44-49.If hams can spiral, so can we, specifically over Rebecca Yarros' announcement of the title of the third book in the Empyrean series, "Onyx Storm." We talk theories, predictions, second (third?) signets and more, and Elle shares this week's book rec, The Shepherd King Series by Rachel Gillig.We pick back up with Ithan's mystery necromancer finally arriving and it's 100% that witch, Hypaxia, who is there to swear fealty to the House of Flame and Shadow after...
2024-04-021h 14DTFaeCurse Wyrd (HOFAS ch. 38-43)Send us a textOur House of Flame and Shadow deep dive continues with chapters 38-43.We kick shit off with a social media roundup of drama and a potential ACOTAR teaser/hint posted by SJM herself. Jesiba's backstory is (finally) shared and let's just say bitch looks great for her age, and Bryce (finally) finishes her ham-and-butter sandwich and finds Hunt on the Depth Charger. Ruhn learns some stag-gering news when it's revealed Lidia has twin sons ... and SJM gifts us with a TOG easter egg that sends us into a full spiral.
2024-03-261h 10DTFaeFrankly, My Deer (HOFAS ch. 31-37)Send us a textWe continue our House of Flame and Shadow deep dive with chapters 31-37.Lidia carries Ruhn (and the entire book) during a dramatic escape from the Eternal City, while Bryce and the Autumn King continue wasting time. Ithan finally finds a storyline (and job) in the House of Flame and Shadow with Jesiba, who promises to help find a necromancer for Sigrid, and Tharion moves his problems to a new location ... again. Next week: chapters 38-42Summon us @DTFaePodcast We like our coffee icy and our b...
2024-03-191h 09DTFaeTruth-Teller Or Dare (HOFAS ch. 26-30)Send us a textOur House of Flame and Shadow deep dive (now on YouTube!) continues with chapters 26-30. Bryce's already tenuous truce with Nesta and Az ends on less-than-great terms as her adventure in Prythian comes to an end ... for now. And you'll never guess where (and when) she lands back in Midgard.The mission to save Ruhn is off to a rocky start with Ithan sprinting (??) away at a pivotal moment to visit Jesiba (??) at the House of Flame and Shadow. Plus, we discuss Bride by Ali Hazelwood, ACOTAR VR and w...
2024-03-121h 24DTFaeTalk To The Hand (HOFAS ch. 21-25)Send us a textOur House of Flame and Shadow deep dive (now on YouTube!) continues with chapters 21-25. We kick off the episode guessing what SJM and Margot Robbie were talking about at their recent coffee date. Could Margot be involved in a future SJM adaption as a producer and/or actress (and who would we cast her as?), or was it just a meet cute for two Fantasy fangirlies? We finally learn Silene's fate after returning to Prythian (and how the trickle-down effect impacted Feyre way back in ACOTAR) + Bryce puts ev...
2024-03-051h 40DTFaeTrauma Queen (HOFAS chapters 16-20)Send us a textThis week's episode (House of Flame and Shadow chapters 16-20) features a breakdown of Silene's lore dump, including liberator-turned-conquerer Theia's unexpected (and disappointing) villain arc; what we learned about music and mommy issues in the Bryce, Nesta & Az bonus chapter; the lengths Ruhn will go to in order to avoid simply *speaking* to Lidia ; and the Ithan/Siggy will they/won't they we didn't see coming. Plus, what the Hel do Illyrians and angels do with their hands while they fly and WHY did Sarah have to make Pollux so damn s...
2024-02-271h 10DTFaeGlobal Wyrming (HOFAS chapters 11-15)Send us a textIn our coverage of House of Flame and Shadow chapters 11-15, we break down the progression of the tunnel carvings and what they mean for the past, present and future of both Prythian and Midgard. Could the monolith atop Ramiel be wyrdstone? And what (or whom) sleeps beneath the mountains of Prythian? We also discuss both the canon and theorized connections between Ramiel, the Illyrians, Thurr, Enalius and Pelias; whether or not Bryce and Rhys are related (and what that means in the line of succession); and how the CC...
2024-02-201h 17DTFaeRuPaul's Hag Race (HOFAS chapters 5-10)Send us a textWe continue our House of Flame and Shadow deep dive with chapters 5-10.In Midgard, we meet the Sprite Queen, update our LinkedIn titles to Imperial Hag and attend yet another Captain Whatever pity party. Meanwhile, in Prythian, Bryce tries to add another public indecency charge to her file and goes on a hot girl walk with Nesta. Plus, Bryce's background in art history and ancient languages comes in clutch, we get a callback to Feyre's trials in the first ACOTAR and a possible connection to the Throne of G...
2024-02-131h 14DTFaeHouse of Flame and Shadow (Chapters 1-4)Send us a textWe kick off our House of Flame and Shadow deep dive this week with the prologue (where we finally get Lidia's POV) and chapters 1-4 (where we get POV whiplash). We’re dropped back in the Crystal Palace two days after Bryce jumped through the gate, trying to get to Hel to ask for Apollion and Aidas’ help, but instead landing in Prythian. While Bryce petitions Rhys, Amren and Az for her Prythian Green Card, Hunt, Ruhn and Baxian are at the mercy of the Hind and Pollux in the Asteri dunge...
2024-02-061h 39DTFaeBonus: House of Flame & Shadow PreviewSend us a textWe share theories and predictions in our bonus House of Flame and Shadow preview episode, including: Dusk CourtThe Prison and Avallen IslandsWhy wasn’t Cassian in the teaser with Nesta, Az & Bryce?The Asteri, Daglan & ValgHunt's lineageIllyrians vs. MalakimCould Jesiba be Theia’s daughter?The Bone Carver, Sin-Eater, Parthos & AnticaWe'll pick back up on Feb. 6 with our House of Flame and Shadow deep dive!Summon us @DTFaePodcast We like our coffee icy and our books spicy! Oh, and we're totally Down To Fae. A podcast for fanta...
2024-01-241h 41DTFaeHighway To Hel (HOSAB Finale)Send us a textIn our House of Sky and Breath finale, we cover chapters 71-78, the epilogue and the bonus chapters. We pick back up in chapter 71 with Bryce's underwhelming-turned-overwhelming discovery in the Asteri Archives, while the rest of Team Fuck-You are busy being caught (suspiciously easily?). It might be time to slide into Apollion's DMs, now that Bryce has learned the truth, and apologize to Al Gore, because that truth is inconvenient. We discuss the possibility of the angel prototypes being the Illyrians, a Wyrdstone atop Ramiel, Theia being Mala (or Ma...
2024-01-231h 29DTFaeOpposite Of A Wet Dream (HOSAB 61-70)Send us a textHouse of Sky and Breath chapters 61-70.In the penultimate episode of our HOSAB deep dive, we break down Bryce's opposite of a wet dream with Apollion. Could Parthos — now a vast, dusty plain — be the same place the Bone Carver told Feyre about? We also compare the BC to the Sin-Eater and Lunathion — modeled after an ancient coastal city — to Antica.Topics include the possibility of Jesiba being Theia's daughter, Tharion's blood oath (and the Viper Queen being Valg), and the latest Danika bombshell. Plus, Sarah finally answers whether...
2024-01-161h 48DTFaeThe Otterman Empire (HOSAB 51-60)Send us a textHouse of Sky and Breath chapters 51-60.We pick back up in chapter 51 with Hunt processing the Emile bombshell and the Autumn King processing Bryce's official princess paperwork. Concerned about her coven, Hypaxia hires Ithan as a bodyguard and, let's just say, we hope his health insurance took effect immediately. Plus we discuss why Mor is who Rhys will call in when "the armies fail and Cassian and Azriel are both dead" (and her possible connection to Midgard and the Tuatha Dé Danann), and the horn, the harp, and th...
2024-01-091h 28DTFaeCinder-ella (HOSAB 41-50)Send us a textHouse of Sky and Breath chapters 41-50.On this episode of Love Island, the rebels turn on their Vanir allies, Hunt lights it up and the Hind skims waves (and minds?). Plus, Bryce waxes on with Cormac and gets off with Hunt, who comes down with a case of "mate rage" after being saved by one of the Ocean Queen's secret underwater cities (news to both us and captain of intelligence Tharion). Danika was an Aware Wolf, researching shifter ancestry, and the prime fills Bryce in on the "unspeakable...
2024-01-021h 44DTFaeCommon Scents (HOSAB 31-40)Send us a textHouse of Sky and Breath chapters 31-40.Bryce and Hunt escape the Bone Quarter after combining powers ... and scents. Ephraim and his triarii, including the Harpy and the Hind, arrive in Lunathion for the (forced) mating with Celestina, who Hunt straight up abandons. Bryce, Tharion and Ithan visit the creeper Astronomer and his mystics and, bonus, meet Thanatos ... a lord from the Hewn City moonlighting as a prince of Hel?Plus, we discuss Lidia's possible connections to Aelin and/or Luna and the Astronomer's to Koschei and who would...
2023-12-261h 31DTFaeIt's *Espionage Time* (HOSAB 21-30)Send us a textHouse of Sky and Breath chapters 21-30.Questions include: Why won't Ithan just fuck off and jack off like the rest of us; Whose side is Apollion on; Does Midgard have WorldStar; Is Baxian a rebel sympathizer ... is Celestina; What does Pennywise want with our precious baby Ruhn; Are there scents on a mind bridge; Should we kill your sister/my daughter LOL; Does Bryce sweat the same places we do; Is Hunt's hotel reservation refundable; Are there wyrdmarks in the BQ; Suriel, that you, girl?Next week, we’ll...
2023-12-191h 42DTFaeThe Bloodhound Gang (HOSAB 10-20)Send us a textOur House of Sky and Breath read/refresh continues with chapters 10-20.Hunt is reunited with the Hammer (yikes) and the Helhound (??); The River Queen is a boomer; As per my last Dusk's Truth and Project Thurr email; More Danika bombshells; Someone look into the Starlight Fancy company; Fuck Emile, respectfully; The emotional support shower has a waitlist; Shahar: The Sequel; Catdas is pushy; Urd works in mysterious and embarrassing ways; Ruhn: Mindfreak; Is everyone a secret rebel, and most importantly, will Hunt ever get to enjoy pizza night? N...
2023-12-121h 21DTFaeHouse of Sky and Breath Deep Dive (HOSAB 1-9)Send us a textWe kick off our House of Sky and Breath deep dive this week with the prologue + chapters 1-9. Questions include: Who and WTF is Sofie Renast; Could we take a deer (shifter) in a one-on-one fight; Is Hunt moonlighting as a statue model; Are Hunt and Bryce mate mates; Do we trust Celestina (cautiously yes); What are three things that Ruhn knows; Should Bryce consider Cormac's proposal (yes); Is Ruhn related to Rhys (please yes) and/or Maeve (chaotic yes); Why should we care about Underneath drama (we don't); Will we e...
2023-12-051h 09DTFaePop, Lock & Drop It (HOEAB 85-97)Send us a textCC HOEAB finale, chapters 85-97 + epilogue: We wrap up our House of Earth and Blood deep dive with Bryce plunging into her power and Hunt (unsuccessfully) trying to plunge into Bryce. Plus Hypaxia gives Hunt a makeunder; Sandriel reenacts *that* scene from Hereditary; Danika (gas)lights it up; Ruhn tops our shadow daddy list; Bryce frees up some storage on her iPhone; and Jesiba and Aidas/Catdas knew Hunt's father??Next week: House of Sky and Breath prologue and chapters 1-7. Summon us @DTFaePodcast We lik...
2023-11-2850 minDTFae100% That Witch (HOEAB 72-84)Send us a textCC HOEAB Chapters 72-84:Aelin warned us how dangerous libraries are; Ruhn and Hunt are terrible detectives; Hypaxia is 100% that witch; Micah blows Bryce; Feyre threw the Book of Breathings all the way to Midgard; Bryce goes fist to flap and Juniper goes hoof to toe; Speak of the Dirt Devil; BB, Lele and Syrie forever. Next week: chapters 85-97 + epilogue.Summon us @DTFaePodcast We like our coffee icy and our books spicy! Oh, and we're totally Down To Fae. A podcast for fantasy romance r...
2023-11-2149 minDTFaeRebel Synthpathizer (HOEAB 61-71)Send us a textCC HOEAB Chapters 61-71:Hunt is stumped and humped; Bill Nye, but make it magic; Chaol was a bummer on wheels; The Tutors; Does Midgard have TSA?; Mist and FURY; CrucifixionTV; Martyr Dumb; *dramatic scooter exit*; "I'll never take off my amulet." —Bryce. " And the lie detector determined that was a lie." — Maury Povich.Next week: chapters 72-84.Summon us @DTFaePodcast We like our coffee icy and our books spicy! Oh, and we're totally Down To Fae. A podcast for fantasy romance readers and fans of a...
2023-11-1459 minDTFaeLife is Pain (Au Chocolat) (HOEAB 50-60)Send us a textCC HOEAB Chapters 50-60Hello (From The Otter Side); Unsolicited corpse pic; Area code 666; Why so Sirius?; Dibs on Black Crown as a band name; Where can we buy a Firstlight water heater?; Siri, how do you wash angel feathers?; Knock nokk. Next week: HOEAB chapters 61-71.Summon us @DTFaePodcast We like our coffee icy and our books spicy! Oh, and we're totally Down To Fae. A podcast for fantasy romance readers and fans of authors like Sarah J. Maas, Jennifer L. Armentrout, Rebecca Yarros a...
2023-11-0750 minDTFaePega ... Sus (HOEAB 38-49)Send us a textCC HOEAB Part 3, Chapters 38-49Spooky book recs; Danika could never keep her mouth shut? The lie detector determined that was a lie; The Den's core curriculum includes Advanced Security Camera Looping and Slut Shaming101; 100% that medwitch; I wish you would step back from that ledge, my friend; Tony the Tiger, but make it sexy; OTTERS; Swirls and whorls; I don't think you're ready for this Jelly ... Jubilee. Next week: chapters 50-60. Summon us @DTFaePodcast We like our coffee icy and our books spicy! Oh, an...
2023-10-3131 minDTFaeRock & A Shahard Place (HOEAB 31-37)Send us a textHOEAB chapters 31-37.Hunt: I want to watch the sunball game.Micah: Best I can do is murder.The Oracle either a) gives Hunt a genuine warning or b) is just a petty bitch; everything the hosts know about mythology comes from Xena: Warrior Princess; Hunt might be Jesus (?) and has the abs to prove it; Parthos has a possible Illyrian connection; Briggs: I'll tell ya how I'm doing ... not well, bitch; THIGHS TOUCH; everything we learn about Shahar is against our will.Next week: chapters 38...
2023-10-2419 minDTFaeDelicate Hooves (HOEAB 19-30)Send us a textHOEAB chapters 19-30.Drink every time we say Dusk and eight-pointed star! The hosts worry about being kidnapped and no one bidding on them at auction; the cool kids are mean to shadow daddy; Nesta's going to be boned in more ways than one; we find out the angel in the alley was David Boreanaz (jk); the club can't even handle them right now; HER NAILS ARE DUSKY; Hunt's phone has (probably) made a slideshow of his corpse photos; and Ariana/Sandriel, what are you doing here? N...
2023-10-1733 minDTFaeHouse of Earth and Blood Deep Dive (HOEAB 1-7)Send us a textAnyone have Sarah J. Maas' address? My therapist keeps asking where to send the bill. On the debut episode of DTFae, co-hosts Cait and Elle discuss part one (chapters 1-7) of Crescent City: House of Earth and Blood. Sarah really outdid herself with the world(s) building, so we start with a breakdown of Midgard — its power structure, Houses, species, potential connections to other SJM books and, most importantly, which character(s) have hooves — before diving into the story. We’ll pick back up next week in part two...
2023-10-1041 minDTFaeHey There Demons, It's Me, Ya Girl (HOEAB 8-18)Send us a textHouse of Earth and Blood chapters 8-18.The murders have started again ... but Briggs couldn't have summoned the demon from prison, right? Looks like a case (of forced proximity) for Bryce and Hunt.Hosts Cait and Elle ignore all of the red flags for a pretty face; Bryce gets mistaken for a prostitute *twice* in one night (oof); Hunt shame showers; Sandriel is otw; Ruhn relaxes in his mojo dojo casa house; and the Autumn King tinkers. Next week, we'll cover chapters 19-30. Summon us @DT...
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