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Not Another HeroineNot Another HeroinePick of the Week: The Deal by Elle KennedyIs it Dramione fanfic or hockey romance? Fake dating or marriage of convenience? It's Katie's pick this week, readers. You know what you're in for.https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/45484397-the-dealSimilar Books:Easy by Tamara Weber https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/16056408-easyThe Graham Effect by Elle Kennedyhttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/123255391-the-graham-effectIcebreaker by Hannah Grace https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/61767292-icebreakerWant more of Jordan, Katie, and Not Another Heroine? Join...2025-05-0707 minNot Another HeroineNot Another HeroinePick of the Week: His At Night by Sherry ThomasRipped bodices, tea parties, ball gowns....we're back into historical romance this week with "His At Night" by Sherry Thomas. This is less Bridgerton and more Downtown Abbey with a side of intrigue and murder.https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/6903194-his-at-nightSimilar Books:Secrets of a Summer Night by Lisa Kleypashttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/114162.Secrets_of_a_Summer_NightYours Until Dawn by Teresa Medeiroshttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/40720861-yours-until-dawnWhat I Did For A Duke by Julie Anne...2025-04-3014 minNot Another HeroineNot Another HeroinePick of the Week: Not In Love by Ali HazelwoodAlmost-erotica is on sale at your local Costco, readers. At least that's where Katie found this Ali Hazelwood oyster of a book.Yes, oyster.You don't read this kind of story because you want to read something, the same way you don't order oysters because you're hungry.Check this one out if Deep End wasn't quite satisfying and you like your heroine a little less emotionally available. https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/198716261-not-in-loveSimilar Books:Deep End by Ali Hazelwoodhttps://www.goodreads.com...2025-04-2310 minNot Another HeroineNot Another HeroinePick of the Week: In the Darkest Midnight by Grace DravenJordan's recommendation for fixing your romantasy book slump: the one, the only, Grace Draven! This time in novella form! Jordan read In the Darkest Midnight for her pick this week - a (fairly clean!) coming of age story featuring a student-teacher romance with a redheaded sword fighting instructor (hell yeah.)In the Darkest Midnight by Grace Dravenhttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/39874001-in-the-darkest-midnightAlso mentioned in this episode:Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros (for a similar heroine)https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/61431922-fourth-wingPoison...2025-04-1611 minNot Another HeroineNot Another Heroine114. The Wicked King by Holly Black (Part 1) "Surprise guest appearance by Shevraeth's glove."Officially, this series is "The Folk of the Air" trilogy, and in book 2, Jude is firmly established as the right-hand of the very disgruntled King Cardan. Anyone else a fan of Taryn? Katie is all about a book from her perspective a la Nesta from ACOTAR.https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/26032887-the-wicked-king?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=XcbhAfESGf&rank=1In case you missed The Cruel Prince: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/26032825-the-cruel-prince?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=cgMUUDjGRQ&rank=1 Want to re-read the glove scene from Crown...2025-04-1427 minNot Another HeroineNot Another HeroinePick of the Week: Iron Flame by Rebecca YarrosConfession time: Katie needed more romance, more college hockey smut, and more dragons after finishing Anne McCaffrey. Voila, Rebecca Yarros to the rescue.https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/90202302-iron-flameWant more of Jordan, Katie, and Not Another Heroine? Join us on Patreon for bonus episodes and to listen to our Patreon-exclusive series, Tawdry Tuesday! https://patreon.com/notanotherheroine2025-04-0911 minNot Another HeroineNot Another Heroine113. The Cruel Prince by Holly Black (Part 3) "The red wedding."Is there anyone who hasn't read The Cruel Prince yet? This is an urban fantasy (kind of) filled with deliciously evil fairies, a bloodthirsty heroine, and a very questionable romantic lead.https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/26032825-the-cruel-princePoison Study by Maria Snyder is also mentioned in this episode, check it out here: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/60510.Poison_StudyWant more of Jordan, Katie, and Not Another Heroine? Join us on Patreon for bonus episodes and to listen to our Patreon-exclusive series, Tawdry Tuesday! https://patreon.com/notanotherheroine2025-04-0727 minNot Another HeroineNot Another HeroinePick of the Week: Taming Demons for Beginners by Annette MarieAll the stars! This kindle unlimited series set in Annette Marie's Guild Codex Universe is a non-stop 4 book binge of constant action, the slowest of slow burns, and complex world-building. https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/44932446-taming-demons-for-beginnersWant more of Jordan, Katie, and Not Another Heroine? Join us on Patreon for bonus episodes and to listen to our Patreon-exclusive series, Tawdry Tuesday! https://patreon.com/notanotherheroine2025-04-0210 minNot Another HeroineNot Another Heroine112. The Cruel Prince by Holly Black (Part 2) "The point that you fall."If you've been kind of iffy on Jude through part one, there's a very particular hand scene in part two where Jude establishes herself as one of the most badass heroines in the genre. This is the gritty, resilient kind of main character every romantasy author tries to write with middling success.------------------------------------------Is there anyone who hasn't read The Cruel Prince yet? This is an urban fantasy (kind of) filled with deliciously evil fairies, a bloodthirsty heroine, and a very questionable romantic lead.https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/26032825-the-cruel-prince...2025-03-3122 minNot Another HeroineNot Another HeroinePick of the Week: Deep End by Ali HazelwoodThis week Katie is exploring all of Ali's forays into romance territory. Her most recent book, Deep End, seems to bridge the gap between the spicier side of romance (Not in Love) and her traditional rom-coms like Love, Theoretically and The Love Hypothesis. Deep End explores BDSM themes, power dynamics, and a peculiar type of love triangle.https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/212808709-deep-endWant more of Jordan, Katie, and Not Another Heroine? Join us on Patreon for bonus episodes and to listen to our Patreon-exclusive series, Tawdry Tuesday! https://patreon.com/notanotherheroine2025-03-2608 minNot Another HeroineNot Another Heroine111. The Cruel Prince by Holly Black (Part 1) "An absolute acid trip."Is there anyone who hasn't read The Cruel Prince yet? This is an urban fantasy (kind of) filled with deliciously evil fairies, a bloodthirsty heroine, and a very questionable romantic lead. https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/26032825-the-cruel-princeCheck out Tithe by Holly Black for Lord Roiben's story.https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/46777.TitheWant more of Jordan, Katie, and Not Another Heroine? Join us on Patreon for bonus episodes and to listen to our Patreon-exclusive series, Tawdry Tuesday! https://patreon.com/notanotherheroine2025-03-2430 minNot Another HeroineNot Another HeroinePick of the Week: Ladybirds by R. RaetaIf you like the trope of damsel-gets-saved-by-badass-protector (of the ghost, demon, death, variety) then this is the book for you. Ladybirds is a younger, entry-level introduction to this author, who also wrote the darker romantasy duology Peaches & Honey.https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/59086069-ladybirds?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=hmdg2hUPuJ&rank=1Other books mentioned in this episode:Belladonna by Adalyn Gracehttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/59227936-belladonna?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=X9RVXpqfsw&rank=1Phantasma by Kaylie Smithhttps...2025-03-1909 minNot Another HeroineNot Another Heroine110. Dragonflight by Anne McCaffrey (Part 3) "Is this book a boomer?"Want more of Jordan, Katie, and Not Another Heroine? Join us on Patreon for bonus episodes and to listen to our Patreon-exclusive series, Tawdry Tuesday! https://patreon.com/notanotherheroineTime travel? Check. A teeny, tiny, Corlath moment of romance? Check. More dragon books? Check. We're closing out Dragonflight this week, but come back next Monday for our first epic series of the season: The Cruel Prince by Holly Black.https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/61975.Dragonflight?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=1dVggNUtlb&rank=1---------Other books mentioned...2025-03-1723 minNot Another HeroineNot Another HeroinePick of the Week: The True Love Experiment by Christina LaurenWe all need a break from romantasy sometimes and Katie is fully invested in her contemporary romance era: enter her current obsession with Christina Lauren. Check out the whole series for a dual, first person POV style, and for bonus points, the audiobook has a very nice British narrator for the MMC.https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/62361081-the-true-love-experimentOther books mentioned in this episode:The Soulmate Equation by Christina Laurenhttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/58438593-the-soulmate-equation?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=4UmZfqwnEQ&rank=1 The Bodyguard...2025-03-1211 minNot Another HeroineNot Another Heroine109. Dragonflight by Anne McCaffrey (Part 2) "Come back! She's hot."Want more of Jordan, Katie, and Not Another Heroine? Join us on Patreon for bonus episodes and to listen to our Patreon-exclusive series, Tawdry Tuesday! https://patreon.com/notanotherheroineIt's time for the mating flight. Yes, readers, remember Fourth Wing's cringey dragon sex? Here's the original. This is where the book started to lose us as it quickly shifts into F'lar's perspective.---------The OG of dragon stories and science fiction (yes, it's both), Anne McCaffrey wrote Dragonflight almost 60 years ago. If you're a Fourth Wing fan, you'll recognize many (sometimes alarmingly so...2025-03-1022 minNot Another HeroineNot Another Heroine108. Dragonflight by Anne McCaffrey (Part 1) "The hand scene will get you."Want more of Jordan, Katie, and Not Another Heroine? Join us on Patreon for bonus episodes and to listen to our Patreon-exclusive series, Tawdry Tuesday! https://patreon.com/notanotherheroineThe OG of dragon stories and science fiction (yes, it's both), Anne McCaffrey wrote Dragonflight almost 60 years ago. If you're a Fourth Wing fan, you'll recognize many (sometimes alarmingly) similarities between this book and its modern counterpart. Our heroine, Lessa, is gritty, clever, and ruthless - the only issue is we didn't get enough of her. A perspective switch a third of the way through the plot hijacks...2025-03-0324 minNot Another HeroineNot Another HeroinePick of the Week: The Bodyguard by Katherine CenterType A heroine, flipped gender roles, fake dating. Can you tell it's Katie's pick this week? This was a surprisingly good, clean romance. Katie consumed it via audiobook but believes it can stand alone in either format. Whether you're an avid contemporary romance consumer or you're interested in dabbling in the genre, this is a perfect little cream puff of a book.https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/58724801-the-bodyguard?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=8I6R9pmgIQ&rank=1Other books mentioned in this episode: The Love Hypothesis by Ali...2025-02-2608 minNot Another HeroineNot Another Heroine106. Not Another Love Song by Julie Soto (Part 1) "All that and a bag of chips."Want more of Jordan, Katie, and Not Another Heroine? Join us on Patreon for bonus episodes and to listen to our Patreon-exclusive series, Tawdry Tuesday! https://patreon.com/notanotherheroineYou know when you're hungry and the only thing available is a gas station sandwich that's a few days old but somehow still has some flavor? So you finish it and you feel less hungry but somewhat disappointed with your life choices. That's how we feel about this book.The writing is fine, there's some semblance of a plot, and the cool background details are engaging...2025-02-1729 minNot Another HeroineNot Another HeroinePick of the Week: Icebreaker by Hannah GraceReality TV is about how Katie sums this book up. It's not great, there are definitely other books that surpass Icebreaker in general quality, but if you need something to fill the time and you're in your hockey romance era, this just might tide you over until you find a better read. *Mild caution for some eating disorder themes.https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/61767292-icebreaker Other books mentioned in this episode:The Graham Effect and The Dixon Rule by Elle Kennedyhttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/123255391-the-graham-effect?from_search...2025-02-1206 minNot Another HeroineNot Another HeroinePick of the Week: These Violent Delights by Chloe GongRival gang members in early 20th century Shanghai battle a mysterious plague while battling feelings for each other: seems like a stay-up-all night reading concoction but this take on Romeo and Juliet falls flat. Katie recommends it if you're an Allison Saft fan (which she is not) but maybe check out Divine Rivals by Rebecca Ross or Dance of Thieves by Mary Pearson instead.https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/50892212-these-violent-delights?ac=1&from_search=true&qid=YQOUh4VyNf&rank=1 2025-01-2907 minNot Another HeroineNot Another HeroinePick of the Week: Zodiac Academy by Caroline Peckham and Susanne ValentiThis book is everywhere so Katie finally gave in and immediately started a Reddit argument. Campy, rife with misogyny, reminiscent of an early 2000's teen girl series - it's something when Katie recommends Fourth Wing over another book. Just read for the vibes, man.The Zodiac Academy: The AwakeningBut, seriously, read A Deadly Education by Naomi Novik or The Cruel Prince by Holly Black instead.2025-01-1513 minNot Another HeroineNot Another HeroinePick of the Week: An Homage to PacificRimbaudWelcome to Jordan's corruption: i.e. Katie has hyped up fanfiction so much that Jordan has come and joined the dark side - and started with reading the ENTIRETY of PacificRimbaud's catalog. For your four course meal, Jordan recommends starting with the funny and sweet, Love and Other Historical Accidents (covered in full length pod episodes too!), then a quick and smutty palate cleanser, The Secretary. Next the heavy and deeply romantic, Remember One Thing, and end on the silly (and very, very spicy!) One and Done. 2024-12-2512 minNot Another HeroineNot Another HeroinePick of the Week: The Graham Effect by Elle KennedyOh no... Katie has fallen down the hockey smut romance rabbit hole... and is surprisingly having a decent time. The verdict: The Graham Effect by Elle Kennedy was fun the way reality TV is. But worth mentioning, maybe only consume this story as an audiobook for your own sanity.The Graham Effect by Elle KennedyThis being Katie's first foray into the sports romance genre, her only other suggestion is the movie, Legally Blonde (lol).2024-12-1810 minNot Another HeroineNot Another HeroinePick of the Week: Measure of a Man by Inadaze22It's fanfiction central over here on the pod and Katie's pick this week is a big ol' masterpiece - Measure of a Man by Inadaze22. Generational trauma, terrorism, and dementia give this story depth and a slowburn romance to end all slowburn romances keeps you entranced the entire time. Honestly, just start it now, you won't regret it.Measure of a Man by Inadaze22(Audiobook format) Measure of a Man - SEP Fanfic ReadingsTo send works from Archive of Our Own (AO3) to your kindle:Open the fanfiction, in the...2024-12-0410 minNot Another HeroineNot Another HeroinePick of the Week: Phantasma by Kaylie SmithKatie DNF's another booktok book, Phantasma by Kalie Smith, even with giving it the good ol' college try at 21%. The main heroine was rude for no reason (strike 1), the romantic tension was nonexistent (strike 2), and it was just sorta... boring (strike 3).https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/204593914-phantasmaIf you're looking for something better, try:The Serpent and the Wings of Night by Carissa Broadbenthttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/60714999-the-serpent-and-the-wings-of-night?ref=nav_sb_ss_1_7What Monstrous Gods by Rosamund Hodgehttps://www.goodreads.com/book...2024-11-2008 minNot Another HeroineNot Another HeroinePick of the Week: Realm Breaker by Victoria AveyardKatie does love a found family, and especially so in this week's pick Realm Breaker by Victoria Aveyard. She does warn though - this is pretty heavy in the fantasy genre with only hints at a few brewing romances on the horizon. But if you're looking for a more gender equitable high fantasy pick instead of the male lead-heavy usuals like Tolkien or Martin, this is for you!https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/54513688-realm-breakerIf you're looking for something similar, try Lord of the Rings by J. R. R. Tolkien or A Song of...2024-11-0709 minNot Another HeroineNot Another HeroinePick of the Week: Prince of Hearts by Margaret FoxeJordan's pick this week is getting steampunky with a master/assistant romance and a secret society of - you guessed it - super hot, immortal men. Sign me UP. (And hey, it's Kindle Unlimited and Jordan has read it like 8 times - what's not to love?)https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/18515966-prince-of-heartsLooking for similar vibes?The Parasol Protectorate Series by Gail Carrigerhttps://www.goodreads.com/series/46888-parasol-protectorateAnything by Olivia Atwaterhttps://www.goodreads.com/author/show/20153683.Olivia_AtwaterThe movies Van...2024-10-3010 minNot Another HeroineNot Another HeroinePick of the Week: Legendborn by Tracy DeonnJordan accuses someone of murder and Katie apparently loves golden retriever characters - and neither point is related to Katie's (thoroughly enjoyed!) pick this week, Legendborn by Tracy Deonn. A YA paranormal fantasy for younger girls who maybe think they're a little older than they actually are.https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/50892338-legendbornIf you're looking for something with similar vibes (that Katie also very much enjoyed!):Ninth House by Leigh Bardugo (a previous pick of the week!)https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/43263680-ninth-houseThe Raven Boys...2024-10-2310 minNot Another HeroineNot Another HeroineHot and Bothered: What is a 'good' book?This week, Katie and Jordan trigger each other over an instagram comment that essentially questions the quality of any and all romantasy books (quite the statement on a podcast almost exclusively dedicated to good romantasy books - yikes).Stay bothered, readers!2024-10-1809 minNot Another HeroineNot Another HeroinePick of the Week: Reign & Ruin by J. D. EvansIn this week’s pick, something tragic almost happened - Jordan was on the verge of DNFing our newest fav book, Reign & Ruin by J. D. Evans. If you’re like Jordan (and Katie when she tried too!) and find yourself struggling, keep at it for the first 50 or so pages, and then the magic happens.https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/50607309-reign-ruinIf you’re looking for something similar (or are still being convinced to read it), take a look at:The Winner’s Curse by Marie Rutkoskihttps://www.goodread...2024-10-1612 minNot Another HeroineNot Another HeroinePick of the Week: An Enchantment of Ravens by Margaret RogersonKatie gives likely the most lukewarm review of a book ever for An Enchantment of Ravens by Margaret Rogerson - "it was a book." In today's world of fast fashion publishing though, that's actually decent praise.https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/30969741-an-enchantment-of-ravensIf you're looking for something similar (and maybe better):Half a Soul by Olivia Atwaterhttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/60717747-half-a-soulA Fragile Enchantment by Allison Safthttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/127305900-a-fragile-enchantmentThe Cruel Prince by Holly Black2024-10-0910 minNot Another HeroineNot Another HeroineHot and Bothered: Barnes & Noble Keeps it SpicyThis week Katie and Jordan share traumatic stories about their first accidental forays into erotica while discussing a new issue facing the book reading community - what's the real difference between romance and erotica, and do we need to change how either are marketed?Stay bothered, readers!2024-09-2716 minNot Another HeroineNot Another HeroinePick of the Week: The Heir and the Spare by Kate StradlingAn easy, breezy Kindle Unlimited book is Katie’s pick this week - The Heir and the Spare by Kate Stradling. As Katie explains, “it’s a book,” so don’t get too excited (though to be fair, it was finished and had a surprisingly interesting twist at the end!)https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/57022919-the-heir-and-the-spareIf you're looking for something with similar vibes:Thorn by Intisar Khananihttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/51265989-thornBitterblue by Kristin Cashorehttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/12680907-bitterblueWarpr...2024-09-1811 minNot Another HeroineNot Another HeroinePick of the Week: The Contortionist by Kathryn Ann KingsleyGet your pumpkins out, readers, it's spooky season! And starting us off right, Jordan's pick this week is a new one for us both: contemporary horror romance. Despite the suggestive title, The Contortionist by Kathryn Ann Kingsley is all the right kinds of scary - and a 5 star read for Jordan!https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/54995584-the-contortionistFor similar vibes (but maybe less spooky):Ninth House by Leigh Bardugohttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/43263680-ninth-houseThe Cruel Prince by Holly Blackhttps://www.goodreads.com...2024-09-1112 minNot Another HeroineNot Another HeroineHot and Bothered: Jordan’s Story of Surviving FanfictionNO FLOATIES! NO POOL NOODLE! Jordan recounts her recent foray into the world of spicy fanfiction - and this Victorian noble woman is TRAUMATIZED. *cue Katie's maniacal laughter*Stay bothered, readers!2024-09-0608 minNot Another HeroineNot Another HeroinePick of the Week: The Sweetest Oblivion by Danielle LoriKatie undertakes the 2am drunk Taco Bell run that is Danielle Lori's mafia romance, The Sweetest Oblivion (somewhere off in the distance, Jordan scoffs at this title for the 37th time). Was it good? Eh. Was it edible? Also eh. Has Katie read it twice already? ... she pleads the fifth. https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/39083635-the-sweetest-oblivion2024-09-0410 minNot Another HeroineNot Another HeroineHot and Bothered: Dripping HoneyThis week, it’s Katie’s turn to be bothered - and this time it’s about some guy whose voice sounds like dripping honey (what does that even mean!)Stay bothered, readers!2024-08-3008 minNot Another HeroineNot Another HeroinePick of the Week: Mad for Each Other"It's basically two quirky weird people with baggage realizing their baggage works together, and that they make each other... like whole?" This week Jordan has us all crying in the club with her Netflix K-Drama, Mad For Each Other. Two weirdos falling in love? What more could you want?2024-08-2809 minNot Another HeroineNot Another HeroinePick of the Week: What Monstrous Gods by Rosamund HodgeHe's hot so therefore he *must* live - the alternate title of Katie's pick of the week, What Monstrous Gods by Rosamund Hodge (the same author as one of our pod books, Cruel Beauty!) Also, Katie kept saying Charlie Clearwater - it's Charlie Bowater. Charlie Clearwater is a weird combination of two Twilight characters, lol.https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/173953567-what-monstrous-godsAnd if you're looking for something similar, try:The Shadow and Bone Trilogy by Leigh Bardugohttps://www.goodreads.com/series/69714-the-shadow-and-bone-trilogyThe Familiar by Leigh Bardugo2024-08-2110 minNot Another HeroineNot Another HeroinePick of the Week: Song of the Six Realms by Judy LinIf you're looking for a soul cleanser after last week's pick left you feeling bloody, slutty and pathetic, Jordan's pick this week is all sunshine and butterflies in Song of the Six Realms by Judy Lin. https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/172979755-song-of-the-six-realmsFor similar vibes, try:Thorn by Intisar Khananihttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/51265989-thornDaughter of the Moon Goddess by Sue Lynn Tanhttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/57789637-daughter-of-the-moon-goddessThe Girl Who Fell Beneath the Sea by Axie Oh2024-08-1408 minNot Another HeroineNot Another HeroinePick of the Week: Bloody, Slutty, and Pathetic by WhatMurdahYes, you did read that right. Katie explored the terrifying wilds of fanfic land to bring you the mafia romance of your dreams (and the best part is it's free!), Bloody, Slutty and Pathetic by WhatMurdah. Word to the wise - it's a bit spicier and toxic than most our picks.https://archiveofourown.org/works/528845022024-08-0709 minNot Another HeroineNot Another HeroinePick of the Week: A Deadly Education by Naomi NovikWhat does Naomi Novik have to do with *checks notes* Blippi? Jordan's pick this week is A Deadly Education by Naomi Novik, otherwise known as "a fucked up Hogwarts run by Slytherins." Nice.https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/50548197-a-deadly-educationFor something similar, try:The Folk of the Air series by Holly Blackhttps://www.goodreads.com/series/159680-the-folk-of-the-air2024-07-3111 minNot Another HeroineNot Another HeroinePick of the Week: The Winner's Curse by Marie RutkoskiThis week's pick is a little teaser of what's to come, i.e. full length episodes! Katie talks about The Winner's Curse by Marie Rutkoski (with a surprisingly coherent retelling of the plot) and Jordan re-remembers how bangin' it was - chaos ensues. https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/16069030-the-winner-s-curseIf you liked The Winner's Curse and are looking for something similar, try:The Bridge Kingdom by Danielle Jensenhttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/53921926-the-bridge-kingdomRed Queen by Victoria Aveyardhttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/22328546...2024-07-2410 minNot Another HeroineNot Another HeroinePick of the Week: Peaches & Honey by R. RaetaJordan's pick this week is a Kindle Unlimited sleeper - our favorite kinds of books! Think a splash of the Undying King (Grace Draven), with a hint of The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue (Victoria Schwab), all mixed in with the Age of Adeline and you have Peaches & Honey by R. Raeta!https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/198908916-peaches-honeyFor same same, but different:The Undying King by Grace Dravenhttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/30753120-the-undying-kingThe Invisible Life of Addie LaRuehttps://www.goodreads.com...2024-07-1709 minNot Another HeroineNot Another HeroinePick of the Week: When He Was Wicked by Julia QuinnIn this week's pick (and our first one back in the studio!), Katie hates on Julia Quinn's When He Was Wicked, otherwise known as Francesca's story and proceeds to talk about it for approximately .5 seconds of this 9 minute episode. Read literally anything else, and you'll be much happier.https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/110396.When_He_Was_Wicked2024-07-1009 minNot Another HeroineNot Another HeroinePick of the Week: My DearestA pick of the week in which Katie misunderstands a K-drama title and just assumes Jordan is feeling sentimental. And if you couldn't tell within the first 30 seconds of this episode, Katie was still very pregnant during it's recording (dollies anyone?) More importantly however, My Dearest, available on Viki, is hands down Jordan's favorite show - and if you even vaguely know her, you know thats quite the endorsement. 2024-06-2616 minNot Another HeroineNot Another HeroinePick of the Week: A Fragile Enchantment by Allison SaftThis week Katie does her... best... to describe the plot of Allison Saft's new book, A Fragile Enchantment (spoiler, she does an awful job). That being said, try this as an audiobook while doing a minimum of three other tasks, or just skip it all together...https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/127305900Some much better options include:Spin the Dawn by Elizabeth Limhttps://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/42815556An Offer from a Gentleman by Julia Quinnhttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/9408584-an-offer-from-a-gentleman2024-05-1511 minNot Another HeroineNot Another HeroinePick of the Week: Hawksong by Amelia Atwater-RhoadesJordan's pick this week features warring shapeshifter kingdoms, and we bet you can guess what at least one of them shapeshifts into... (spoiler, its hawks.)https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/30334For similar picks, give these a try:Bride by Ali Hazelwoodhttps://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/181344829Blood and Chocolate by Annette Curtis Klausehttps://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/30324The Immortals Series by Tamora Piercehttps://www.goodreads.com/series/49863-the-immortalsOnce Upon a Broken Heart b...2024-05-0810 minNot Another HeroineNot Another HeroinePick of the Week: A Study in Drowning by Ava ReidEverthing is weirdly hostile and scary in Katie's pick this week, A Study in Drowning by Ava Reid. But reader beware, this book tastes best when enjoyed in the October/November time frame (if you want the full, spooky experinece.)https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/75302266-a-study-in-drowningAnd if you're looking for something similar:Ninth House by Leigh Bardugohttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/43263680-ninth-houseDivine Rivals by Rebecca Rosshttps://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/60784546House of Salt and Sorrows by Erin C...2024-05-0114 minNot Another HeroineNot Another HeroinePick of the Week: Evermore by Lynn ViehlInterview with a what now? In Jordan's pick of the week, we're taking it back to the late 2000s, when Twilight was in theater, True Blood had everyone in a chokehold (maybe literally?), and vampires were the name of the game with Everymore by Lynn Viehl.https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/1264696Looking for something similar? Try -Bride by Ali Hazelwoodhttps://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/181344829The Mercy Thompson series by Patricia Briggshttps://www.goodreads.com/series/40932-mercy-thompsonMaster of...2024-04-2414 minNot Another HeroineNot Another HeroinePick of the Week: Uprooted by Naomi NovikThis week, we get a full, 10 minute review of one of Katie's all time favorite books... but told with approximately .3 brain cells (or as Katie puts it, an old school computer not connected to the internet, i.e. calculator and minesweeper are about all that works.) - Uprooted by Naomi Novik, a 2015 Goodreads Choice Award nominee!https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/22544764If you've already read Uprooted, or are looking for something sorta similar:The Familiar by Leigh Bardugohttps://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/133286777The Bear...2024-04-1711 minNot Another HeroineNot Another HeroinePick of the Week: Marry My HusbandMurder? Revenge? TIME TRAVEL? Jordan finishes an entire kdrama, and that should tell you exactly how good Marry My Husband is (and it's available on Amazon Prime!) Imagine: Girl gets cancer. Husband is unsupportive. All is going wrong in the world. Comes home to find husband and best friend cheating. Is murdered. Comes back 10 years earlier for the chance to have it all go differently. Ooh, sign me up.https://www.amazon.com/Marry-My-Husband-Season-1/dp/B0CPYQKXW5If you want something similar, Jordan recommends "The Glory" on Netflix, or "Perfect Mariage Revenge" on Viki.2024-04-1014 minNot Another HeroineNot Another HeroinePick of the Week: King of Battle and Blood by Scarlett St. ClairThis week, Katie rage quit a book... with 100 thousand reviews. And no, it's not Fourth WIng. We get three courses of beef (not the edible kind) with King of Battle and Blood by Scarlett St. Clair, an unintentional second DNF in a row for our VERY upset friend.https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/56651967If you too have been personally victimized by Regina George- I mean this book, try:Slaying the Vampire Conquerer by Carissa Broadbenthttps://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/123368729Bride by Ali Hazelwood2024-04-0317 minNot Another HeroineNot Another HeroinePick of the Week: Curses by Lish McBrideThis week features the most awkward intro we've ever recorded (sorry in advance), and Jordan's frustration with Curses by Lish McBridge. Well written, interesting secondary characters, all wrapped up in a reverse Beauty in the Beast retelling: what's not to love? Well, for Jordan, a plot mechanism that lets the love interest see the heroine with the cursed lifted for a few hours (Gasp! She's actually beautiful? Now I can for sure love her!)https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/43207851If you're looking for something similar but with Jordan's stamp of approval, try:2024-03-2713 minNot Another HeroineNot Another HeroinePick of the Week: A Far Wilder Magic by Allison SaftIn this week's pick, Katie talks about... a temple for jewish horses? (Try Chincoteague pony... horribly misprounced). If that sounds not really like a book you'd read, well Katie didn't either - this week's pick is a DNF, unfortunately, for A Far Wilder Magic by Allison Saft. https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/48909025If you're looking for something with similar vibes that Katie did enjoy, try:The Scorpio Races by Maggie Stiefvaterhttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/10626594-the-scorpio-racesSorcery of Thorns by Margaret Rogersonhttps://w...2024-03-2015 minNot Another HeroineNot Another HeroinePick of the Week: Lady Avery and the False Butler by Sofi Laporte*DJ Khaled voice* ANOTHA ONE! And its a romantic version of... Mrs. Doubtfire? Nice try, Katie, but also weirdly, yes exactly. Sofi Laporte's Lady Avery and the False Bulter features a handsome rogue in hiding and a pissed off spinster who just wants to have some fun (and upon further thought, maybe not empty her own chamberpot). https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/123238138-lady-avery-and-the-false-butler?from_choice=false&from_home_module=falseAnd if you're looking for something similar:Miss Ava's Scandalous Secret by Sofi Laportehttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/60756662...2024-03-1312 minNot Another HeroineNot Another HeroinePick of the Week: Lady Ludmilla's Accidental Letter by Sofi LaporteReal book, or an incredibly intricate catfishing attempt on Jordan? Well, regardless, it seemed to have worked. Jordan's pick this week is Lady Ludmilla's Accidental Letter by Sofia Laporte, and showcases just about every romance trope she loves, an honestly impressive feat.https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/60391368And if you're looking for something similar:The Bridgertons Series by Julia Quinnhttps://www.goodreads.com/series/40393-bridgertonsLove in the Afternoon by Lisa Kleypashttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/7491418-love-in-the-afternoonDivine Rivals by...2024-03-0611 minNot Another HeroineNot Another HeroinePick of the Week: The Emperor's Edge Series by Lindsay Buroker (Continued)This week is a "continuation of the general behooving," otherwise known as "Katie went into some weird funk and ended up reading all seven books in this series and now wants you to read them all, too." The Emperor's Edge series by Lindsay Buroker may be a slow burn, but boy is it worth it!The Emperor's Edge Series by Lindsay Burokerhttps://www.goodreads.com/series/66385-the-emperor-s-edgeAnd remember, the first book is free on Amazon!https://a.co/d/9kQXfDa2024-02-2814 minNot Another HeroineNot Another HeroinePick of the Week: (Buddy Read!) The Emperor's Edge by Lindsay BurokerCalling all buddies! Katie's pick this week is a buddy read of the self-published, The Emperor's Edge by Lindsay Buroker, an insanely slow burn (think a nineteen-hour simmer on low heat) featuring magic, monsters, and a handsome no-nonsense assassin. Come for the slightly incorrect recollection of the plot, and stay because the first book is free on Amazon!https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/10031259Amazon: https://a.co/d/9kQXfDaNeed similar works to convince you? Think...The 2001 blockbuster hit "Atlantis: The Lost Empire" (a movie that Jordan hasn't seen...2024-02-2116 minNot Another HeroineNot Another Heroine59. Cruel Beauty by Rosamund Hodge (Part 2) "I think I'm allergic to virginity."The fever dream continues.Stick around after the episode for a few fun facts about Katie and a flashback to some childhood stories.https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/15839984-cruel-beauty2024-02-1932 minNot Another HeroineNot Another HeroinePick of the Week: Now You See Her by Linda HowardParanormal tendencies? Sure. This week's pick is Now You See Her by Linda Howard, a (pretty!) spicy pick from Jordan featuring New York City, murder, and an artist with freakily accurate premonitions.https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/420731.Now_You_See_HerIf you're looking for similar books, anything by these authors may scratch the itch:Ali Hazelwoodhttps://www.goodreads.com/author/show/21098177.Ali_HazelwoodSarah J. Maashttps://www.goodreads.com/author/show/3433047.Sarah_J_MaasSuzanne Brockmannhttps://www.goodreads...2024-02-1416 minNot Another HeroineNot Another HeroinePick of the Week: What the River Knows by Isabel IbañezIn this week's pick, Katie's unsure about almost everything... except her like of this book! What the River Knows by Isabel Ibañez features fairly clean romance, intrigue, and a suave British noble turned gun-for-hire love interest (honestly just think The Mummy, and you're 90% of the way there).https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/65213381For same same but dif:Divine Rivals by Rebecca Rosshttps://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/60784546A River Enchanted by Rebecca Rosshttps://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/58132544T...2024-02-0714 minNot Another HeroineNot Another HeroinePick of the Week: Six Crimson Cranes by Elizabeth LimIn this week's pick, we find out Jordan will inhale any retelling of The Six Swans fairy tale, including Elizabeth Lim's Six Crimson Cranes (except this one is made better by a magic-repellant bowl cursed to be worn as a hat.)https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/53457092If you're looking for similar titles:Daughter of the Forest by Juliet Marillierhttps://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/13928Thorn by Intisar Khananihttps://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/51265989Daughter of the Moon Goddess by...2024-01-3112 minNot Another HeroineNot Another HeroinePick of the Week: Two Twisted Crowns by Rachel GilligThis week, Katie eats the "nom nom" cupcake that is Two Twisted Crowns by Rachel Gillig, the second book in The Shepard King Duology (which really just devolves into some incoherent fangirl sighing at the end, because wow, this book was excellent?)Two Twisted Crowns by Rachel Gillighttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/63910262-two-twisted-crownsFor similar books:One Dark Window by Rachel Gillig (Part 1 of the duology)https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/58340706Uprooted by Naomi Novikhttps://www.goodreads.com/en/book...2024-01-2412 minNot Another HeroineNot Another Heroine55. Wild Magic by Tamora Pierce (Part 2) "All the baker's wives are going to be pissed off."We're closing out Wild Magic and we couldn't help but stray into the same debate we got into last week. Also, what's up with this ending? Pacifist whales, dragon martyrs, and a kraken in a trench coat (at least according to Katie).https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/13836.Wild_Magic 2024-01-2240 minNot Another HeroineNot Another HeroinePick of the Week: The Hurricane Wars by Thea GuanzonKatie has a bit of a 180 and decides she does, in fact, enjoy this week's pick, The Hurricane Wars by Thea Guanzon. We also learn that our resident Victorian woman Jordan doesn't care for the political marriage trope - gasp!https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/75668288For similar picks, try:The Bridge Kingdom by Danielle Jensenhttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/53921926-the-bridge-kingdomA Promise of Fire by Amanda Bouchethttps://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/59645282Red Queen by Victoria Aveyard...2023-12-2719 minNot Another HeroineNot Another HeroinePick of the Week: About FanfictionKatie and Jordan do something a little different in this week's pick: a (pretty long) discussion on fanfiction. You may have heard of some recent author's having new works published that started off as fanfics, like The Love Hypothesis by Ali Hazelwood, or more recently, The Hurricane Wars by Thea Guanzon. Well, Katie and Jordan have some thoughts - and a recommendation if you're looking for something good to read (for free!!) this holiday season: The Politician's Wife by pir8fancier (who has a traditionally published author alter ego!)https://archiveofourown.org/works/902922023-12-2024 minNot Another HeroineNot Another HeroinePick of the Week: Only a Monster by Vanessa LenKatie needed something of a pallete cleanser after our attempted monster romance a while ago, and settled on "Only a Monster" by Vanessa Len. While Jordan isn't convinced (read: at all), we hope readers might find a fun, light YA fantasy romance right up their alley.https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/58210340And if you're looking for same same, but different:"A Deadly Education" by Naomi Novikhttps://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/50548197"The Hunger Games" series by Suzanne Collinshttps://www.goodreads.com/book...2023-12-1315 minNot Another HeroineNot Another HeroinePick of the Week: Whispering Wood by Sharon ShinnJordan's pick this week is a slow burn romance featuring a fiery, rule-breaking smuggler a la Peaky Blinders. Sign me UPPPPP. We discuss everything about Sharon Shinn's new release, Whispering Wood (and weirdly, a lot about green bean casserole). https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/190013474-whispering-woodIf you're looking for something similar, but a little different, try:The "Circle of Magic" series by Tamora Piercehttps://www.goodreads.com/series/43551-circle-of-magicOr, "The Shadow and Bone Trilogy" by Leigh Bardugohttps://www.goodreads.com/series/69714-the-shadow-and-bone-trilogy2023-12-0617 minNot Another HeroineNot Another HeroinePick of the Week: The Prison Healer by Lynette NoniIn this week's pick, Katie gets heated about The Prison Healer by Lynette Noni (and not in the good way). But she finished it and that deserves a round of applause, because despite 50k+ reviews and 4.2 star rating on GoodReads, she (intensely) did not enjoy this.https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/53968496For similar (but better) books:An Ember in the Ashes by Sabaa Tahirhttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/27774758-an-ember-in-the-ashesA Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maashttps://www.goodreads.com...2023-11-2915 minNot Another HeroineNot Another Heroine44. A Soul to Keep by Opal Reyne "Re-arranging guts is metaphorically fine."We wanted to embrace the Halloween spirit, so what did we go and find? A monster romance of course. Jordan was too scared to finish it and Katie is now traumatized for life. Read along with us, if you dare...https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/61208877 (but really, don't. Read ANYTHING but this book. If you really want some monster romance check out "The Hob's Bargain" by Patricia Briggs or "The Hanging City" by Charlie N. Holmberg.https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/285209 https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/sh...2023-10-3038 minNot Another HeroineNot Another HeroinePick of the Week: The Ex Hex and Assistant to the Villain (An Update!)Katie and Jordan have an update: our books were mid. So, we talk about 'The Ex Hex' by Erin Sterling and 'Assistant to the Villain' by Hannah Nicole Maehrer for about 4 minutes, and then talk about just about anything else imaginable, including half a dozen other books, "dry" smut scenes, and the 1998 film, Practical Magic (again).https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/123257687https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/56554626-the-ex-hex 2023-10-1813 minNot Another HeroineNot Another HeroinePick of the Week: The Ex Hex by Erin SterlingIt's a spooooOOOooOOkky pick of the week with Erin Sterling's "The Ex Hex"! As Jordan notes, think a southern Practical Magic mixed with Halloweentown. https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/56554626-the-ex-hexAnd if you're looking for something similar..."Burn for Me" by Ilona Andrewshttps://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/20705702"Love on the Brain" by Ali Hazelwoodhttps://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/59571699"Moon Called" by Patricia Briggshttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/71811.Moon_Called2023-10-1113 minNot Another HeroineNot Another HeroinePick of the Week: Assistant to the Villain by Hannah Nicole MaehrerJordan's pick this week has a bit of everything: medieval job fairs, a sentient frog, and a full staff of assistant evil doers? Hannah Nicole Maehrer's "Assistant to the Villain" is a little bit spooky and a whole lotta cute. Plus, Jordan isn't quite done yet, so pick up a copy, and meet back with us in a few weeks to discuss our final thoughts!https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/123257687And if you're looking for something similar..."The Hating Game" by Sally Thornhttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/27213238...2023-10-0413 minNot Another HeroineNot Another HeroinePick of the Week: Sorcery of Thorns by Margaret RogersonIn today's Pick of the Week, we discuss strawberry soju mixed drinks, Jordan's thing for young Brendan Fraser, and "Sorcery of Thorns" by Margaret Rogerson!https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/42201395-sorcery-of-thornsAnd if you're looking for something similar..."One Dark Window" by Rachel Gillighttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/58340706-one-dark-window"Half a Soul" by Olivia Atwaterhttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/60717747-half-a-soul"Howl's Moving Castle" by Diana Wynne Joneshttps://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/6294 2023-09-2716 minNot Another HeroineNot Another HeroinePick of the Week: Cover of Night by Linda HowardThis week Jordan gives us a lesson on romantic suspense with her pick of the week, "Cover of Night" by Linda Howard. As Katie says, think the love child of James Bond and Gilmore Girls. We don't have any similar books this week (this one is pretty far in left field!) but another author to check out is Suzanne Brockmann, a romantic suspense author that came from the same publishing era as Howard. 2023-09-2017 minNot Another HeroineNot Another HeroinePick of the Week: One Dark Window by Rachel GilligWelcome to SPOOOOOKY SEAAASON! Katie's pick this week features cursed tarot cards, fever-inducing mist, and a heroine with a monster in her head in Rachel Gillig's "One Dark Window".https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/58340706-one-dark-windowAnd if you've already read One Dark Window, or are looking for something similar (but different):"Uprooted" by Naomi Novikhttps://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/22544764"The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue" by V.E. Schwabhttps://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/50623864"Crown Duel" by Sherwood Smith2023-09-1316 minNot Another HeroineNot Another HeroinePick of the Week: Love is for SuckersIt's another k-drama special this week with Jordan giving a short preview of the rom-com "Love is for Suckers," available to stream on Viki. (Katie did not have the right bingo card for this episode.)https://www.viki.com/tv/38814c-love-is-for-suckers?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=&utm_content=&utm_term=&gclid=Cj0KCQjwgNanBhDUARIsAAeIcAtZU4RArAGwLmeIQfQPWfG8anQy_Zmw-5SSjKVJKC9ZH-kCNlThSIgaAvniEALw_wcB 2023-09-0633 minNot Another HeroineNot Another HeroinePick of the Week: Blade Dancer by S. L. ViehlOutrageously gorgeous blue aliens, electric football, and a heroine with a massive chip on her shoulder are the main components of Jordan's pick of the week: "Blade Dancer" by S.L. Viehl. https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/127740110-blade-dancer-by-s-l-viehl?ref=nav_sb_ss_1_20 This is sci-fi (romance) in all of its tropey, laser-gun glory, but there's also an assassin school, a tragic family history, and enough emotional conflict to keep the relationship building until the very end. Similar Books: "Scout's Progress" by Sharon Lee and Steve Millerhttps://www.good...2023-08-3018 minNot Another HeroineNot Another HeroinePick of the Week: This Vicious Grace by Emily ThiedeA very quick conversation about Katie's pick this week, "This Vicious Grace" by Emily Thiede, and a slightly longer conversation about changes in the publishing game, and hopes to not find ourselves on an Amazon hitlist (the bad kind).https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/58957873 "Belladonna" by Adalyn Gracehttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/59227936-belladonna"The Young Elites" by Marie Luhttps://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/20821111"Iron Widow" by Xiran Jay Zhaohttps://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/524598642023-08-2326 minNot Another HeroineNot Another Heroine34. Crash Landing on You (Part 1 of 4) "Existential bread"Dear Readers, We have hit a reading slump...so instead of slogging through another booktok letdown, we are revealing our undying love for k-dramas. We'll be reviewing "Crash Landing on You" in four parts, releasing on Mondays and Fridays for the next two weeks. We're also taking a short break to celebrate the return of sweaters, pumpkin spice, and school buses, so no new episodes will be posted on September 4th and 11th but we'll have new content out by the end of the month. (Check out Foxglove by Adalyn Grace while you're waiting.) C...2023-08-211h 00Not Another HeroineNot Another HeroinePick of the Week: The Undertaking of Hart and Mercy by Megan BannenThink You've Got Mail but with... zombies? "The Undertaking of Hart and Mercy" by Megan Bannen is Jordan's pick this week.https://www.goodreads.com/series/369919-the-undertaking-of-hart-and-mercyAlso check out..."You've Got Mail" (the movie!) "Divine Rivals" by Rebecca Rosshttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/60784546-divine-rivals"Love in the Afternoon" by Lisa Kleypashttps://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/7491418Want to sneak a look at upcoming content? Check out our YouTube channel or follow us on Instagram @notanotherheroine2023-08-1613 minNot Another HeroineNot Another HeroinePick of the Week: Forget Me Not by Julie SotoHallmark movie, second-chance romance is Katie's pick of the week. Check out "Forget Me Not" by Julie Soto.https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/61618737-forget-me-not?ac=1&from_search=true&qid=rVEiGI9uNT&rank=1 Also check out..."To Die For" by Linda Howardhttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/411701.To_Die_For?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=vTDHDtMjyO&rank=1 "Goodnight Tweetheart" by Teresa Medeiroshttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/8870923-goodnight-tweetheart?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=W1LCq6mOlX&rank=1 "Draco Malfoy and...2023-08-0917 minNot Another HeroineNot Another HeroineDNF: The Fourth Wing by Rebecca YarrosEveryone has a DNF shelf and it's only fitting that the pod gets one too. We somehow managed to finish a novel featuring a magical bop-it earlier this year, but "The Fourth Wing" by Rebecca Yarros killed Jordan in the sample and Katie at the ten percent mark. We're not holding back on this review ladies and gents but check out @mynameismarines for a waaay better breakdown of why you should read ANYTHING else. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ynDgfCLuM8 https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/61431922-fourth-wing?from_search=true&from_srp=tru...2023-07-2834 minNot Another HeroineNot Another HeroinePick of the Week: Iron Widow by Xiran Jay ZhaouSci-fi? Bloodthirsty heroine? An equilateral love triangle? Katie wanted to love "Iron Widow" by Xiran Jay Zhaou but it kind of flopped at the 40 percent mark. A little bit too much messaging and not enough character development. This author has got a lot going on though, check out their stuff here: http://xiranjayzhao.com/ https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/52459864-iron-widow Want to sneak a look at upcoming content? Check out our YouTube channel or follow us on Instagram @notanotherheroine2023-07-2619 minNot Another HeroineNot Another HeroinePick of the Week: Bonesmith (ARC)Spoilers ahead! "Bonesmith" by Nicki Pau Preto isn't out until July 25, 2023, and it's the pod's very first ARC from NetGalley. Jordan found some nice things to say about it but really struggled with the author's writing style and connection to the heroine. https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/62919122-bonesmithSimilar Books: Gideon the Ninth, Throne of Glass, GracelingWant to sneak a look at upcoming content? Check out our YouTube channel or follow us on Instagram @notanotherheroine2023-07-1216 minNot Another HeroineNot Another Heroine28. The Twilight Saga - Movie Edition "Vampires ejaculate like a shotgun loaded with 1 carat diamonds."If our episode title didn't give it away, this is definitely a NSFW commentary on the Twilight Saga movies: New Moon, Eclipse, and Breaking Dawn Parts 1 and 2. Katie has QUESTIONS!We also sneak in a quick review of Katie's favorite fanfic, "The Politician's Wife," around the 25-minute mark. Don't second-guess it, if you like romance and Harry Potter just read it: https://archiveofourown.org/works/90292?view_full_work=trueWant to get a look at upcoming content? Check out our YouTube channel or follow us on Instagram @notanotherheroine2023-07-101h 32Not Another HeroineNot Another HeroinePick of the Week: Love TheoreticallyKatie takes us on a detour from fantasy and into contemporary STEM romance with Ali Hazelwood's "Love Theoretically."https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/61326735 Want to sneak a look at upcoming content? Check out our YouTube channel or follow us on Instagram @notanotherheroine2023-07-0512 minNot Another HeroineNot Another HeroinePick of the Week: Divine RivalsIf you prefer your fantasy along steampunk lines, Jordan's pick of the week, "Divine Rivals" by Rebecca Ross, may be more your style. A lover's feud between two deities sparks off a global war that provides the backdrop for a "You've Got Mail" style romance. Magical typewriters, a non-sword-wielding heroine, and a well-developed cast of secondary characters drive the story all the way to a cliffhanger. Warning: book two hasn't been released yet.https://rebeccarossauthor.com/divine-rivals/ Want to sneak a look at upcoming content? Check out our YouTube channel or follow us on Instagram @n...2023-06-2814 minNot Another HeroineNot Another HeroinePick of the Week: The Winter KingDo you like your fantasy romance with an extra topping of miscommunication and cover art in the style of Professor Umbridge? Katie's escapist read isn't for everyone but it just might be for you. Tune in for her take on "The Winter King" by C.L. Wilson.https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/10485751-the-winter-kingWant to sneak a look at upcoming content? Check out our YouTube channel or follow us on Instagram @notanotherheroine2023-06-1420 minNot Another HeroineNot Another HeroinePick of the Week: Son of the ShadowsYou really can't go wrong with anything by Juliet Marillier. This week Jordan convinces Katie to read Son of the Shadows, book two in the Sevenwaters trilogy. Skip forward to about the 3:50 mark in the podcast if you want to jump straight to the book description. They got a little distracted with a charcuterie board in the beginning. https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/13927Want to sneak a look at upcoming content? Check out our YouTube channel or follow us on Instagram @notanotherheroine2023-06-0720 minNot Another HeroineNot Another HeroinePick of the Week: Entreat MeThere's no such thing as too much Grace Draven (everyone needs to read Master of Crows), but this week Katie took Jordan up on one of her recommendations and read Entreat Me. This is a beauty and the beast story with a more mature heroine and not quite the kind of ending you'd expect out of such a cookie-cutter fairy tale. https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/18811222Want to sneak a look at upcoming content? Check out our YouTube channel or follow us on Instagram @notanotherheroine2023-05-2416 minNot Another HeroineNot Another HeroinePick of the Week: Spin the DawnJordan fell into a trope trap and read Spin the Dawn by Elizabeth Lim immediately after finishing A Girl Called Samson. If you liked Daughter of the Moon Goddess or any of Tamora Pierce's books be sure to check this one out! https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/42815556-spin-the-dawn?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=S3bzaZ8UX8&rank=1Want to sneak a look at our upcoming content? Check out our YouTube channel or follow us on Instagram @notanotherheroine2023-05-1715 minNot Another HeroineNot Another HeroinePick of the Week: A Promise of FireCan a toothsayer read the future of your teeth? Is this week's heroine a dentist or a kingmaker? Tune in for Katie's take on Amanda Bouchet's "A Promise of Fire." https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/59645282-a-promise-of-fire?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=rPlzaA2pKu&rank=1Join our book club on Fable! Vote on your favorite characters, chat with other readers, and tell us what we should read next.https://fable.co/club/not-another-heroine-book-club-with-not-another-heroine-podcast-463770506743Want to sneak a look at our upcoming content? Follow us on Instagram @notanotherheroine2023-05-0318 minNot Another HeroineNot Another Heroine18. Graceling by Kristen Cashore (Part 3) "You read a reverse harem book ONE time..."On this week's episode, we wrap up Graceling by Kristen Cashore, Katie finds religion after an almost apocalyptic recording disaster, and we discuss the birth of the bodice ripper. https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/3236307-gracelingJoin our book club on Fable! Vote on your favorite characters, chat with other readers, and tell us what we should read next.https://fable.co/club/not-another-heroine-book-club-with-not-another-heroine-podcast-463770506743Want to sneak a look at our upcoming content? Follow us on Instagram @notanotherheroine2023-05-011h 00Not Another HeroineNot Another HeroinePick of the Week: Hell BentDo you like ouija boards? Katie refuses to go near them but she braved Leigh Bardugo's Hell Bent despite its occult themes.This is the second book in the series so pick up Ninth House first if you're intrigued. https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/43263680-ninth-house https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/60652997Join our book club on Fable! Vote on your favorite characters, chat with other readers, and tell us what we should read next. https://fable.co/club/not-another-heroine-book-club-with-not-another-heroine-podcast-463770506743Want to sneak a look at our upcoming content? Follow us on...2023-04-1912 minNot Another HeroineNot Another HeroinePick of the Week: BelladonnaIn between pod books, we're dabbling in other stories. Jordan takes us through a romantic game of Clue with Belladonna by Adalyn Grace.https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/59227936-belladonnaJoin our book club on Fable! Vote on your favorite characters, chat with other readers, and tell us what we should read next.https://fable.co/club/not-another-heroine-book-club-with-not-another-heroine-podcast-463770506743Want to sneak a look at our upcoming content? Follow us on Instagram @notanotherheroine2023-04-1213 minNot Another HeroineNot Another HeroinePick of the Week: The Serpent and the Wings of NightIn between pod books, we're dabbling in other stories. Katie leads us down the path of vampire hunger games with The Serpent and the Wings of Night by Carissa Broadbent. https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/60714999-the-serpent-and-the-wings-of-night?ac=1&from_search=true&qid=4MtIdaaEQu&rank=1Join our book club on Fable! Vote on your favorite characters, chat with other readers, and tell us what we should read next.https://fable.co/club/not-another-heroine-book-club-with-not-another-heroine-podcast-463770506743Want to sneak a look at our upcoming content? Follow us on Instagram @notanotherheroine2023-03-2911 minNot Another HeroineNot Another Heroine5. Crown Duel by Sherwood Smith (Q & A) “This is why Katie hates Bran.”We finally wrap-up Crown Duel, answer some random questions, rant about some reviews, and all is revealed regarding Katie’s profound dislike of Bran.Join us next time for The Stardust Thief by Chelsea AbdullahJoin our book club on Fable! Vote on your favorite characters, chat with other readers, and tell us what we should read next.https://fable.co/club/not-another-heroine-book-club-with-not-another-heroine-podcast-463770506743Want to sneak a look at our upcoming content? Follow us on Instagram @notanotherheroinehttps://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/21060.Crown_Duelhttps://ww...2023-01-3051 minNot Another HeroineNot Another HeroineTrailer - Not Another HeroineJordan and Katie, two work-friends, break down the best and worst fictional heroines. Each book will be discussed over two episodes and then analyzed in a third Q&A episode. Join our book club on Fable! Vote on your favorite characters, chat with other readers, and tell us what we should read next.https://fable.co/club/not-another-heroine-book-club-with-not-another-heroine-podcast-463770506743Want to sneak a look at our upcoming content? Follow us on Instagram @notanotherheroine2023-01-1400 min