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The Pretty Little DeathThick Girl Summer: Our Brutally Honest Review of Entwined (Brutes of Bristlebrook #3)Content Warning: This episode contains discussions of sensitive material including trauma, BDSM themes, and adult content. Not suitable for children.After a year-long wait, we finally dive into Rebecca Quinn's highly anticipated finale to the Brutes of Bristlebrook series. "Entwined" promised to be our most anticipated release of the year, but did it deliver? Join us as we discuss the 800+ page conclusion to Eden and the Brutes' story.We break down everything from character development (or assassination), pacing issues, and the overwhelming amount of explicit content that dominated the narrative. From Jaykob's inexplicable personality shift...2025-06-291h 00
The Pretty Little DeathThe Harbinger: A Supernatural Romance from the Contest TrenchesIn this special episode of The Pretty Little Death podcast, the host shares an original short story written for a supernatural romance contest. Despite receiving over 1,100 submissions and not making it past the first round, the host was so passionate about the writing process that they decided to share "The Harbinger" with their loyal listeners.The story follows Belethal, a supernatural being known as a Harbinger—an agent of death responsible for collecting souls and bringing them to the afterlife for purification. When she encounters Derek, a charming thief at a wedding reception, she breaks the fundamental ru...2025-06-2415 min
The Pretty Little DeathRevenant by R. Valentine: Adult Twilight Meets Walking DeadIn this episode, the hosts discuss their last-minute book switch from "Cades" to "Revenant" by R. Valentine - and they're glad they made the change! This post-apocalyptic vampire series combines elements reminiscent of Twilight with the survival dynamics of The Walking Dead, creating what they call a "grown-up version of Twilight."Set 20+ years after a viral apocalypse that created zombies (called "kooks"), the story follows Abby, a woman living in a fortified Montana town where benevolent vampires have emerged from hiding to help humanity survive. When vampire Ethan arrives in town, secrets about Abby's heritage begin to...2025-05-2452 min
The Pretty Little DeathRetro Romance Review: When Strangers Marry by Lisa KleypasJoin the critic and the bestie for a nostalgic journey into 90s romance with Lisa Kleypas's "When Strangers Marry." Originally published in 1992, this historical romance takes us to the Louisiana Territory where fiery 19-year-old Lizette escapes an unwanted betrothal by running into the arms of the mysterious and brooding Maximilian.The hosts dive deep into this pocket edition romance featuring twins, political intrigue, a murder mystery, and Creole culture. They explore character dynamics, the surprising depth beneath the romance, and how this retro read compares favorably to contemporary romances. The episode also includes announcements about upcoming reads...2025-04-2455 min
The Pretty Little DeathReview Shorts : Quick Hits and Literary MissesThis episode of "The Pretty Little Death" podcast features short reviews of four books available on Kindle UnlimitedThe Critic shares their personal 5-star rating system where 3+ stars indicates a book worth reading. Recommendations include "Man Eater" by Emily Antoinette (a highly-rated monster romance featuring a summoned succubus), "King of Ruin" by Tammy Andersen (part of the Lords of Las Vegas series, which received a low rating), "Donation Clinic" by Alexis B. Osborne (an omega verse romance focused on pregnancy and pack dynamics), and "Her Alien Prince" by Sky Robert (an interplanetary political...2025-03-2411 min
The Pretty Little DeathThe Post Show : Braving Romance: Books, BookTok, and the Revival of ReadingThe Bestie and the Critic discuss romance novels and defend the genre against criticism while exploring its historical context.The conversation shifts to a thoughtful defense of romance literature against critics, highlighting how Jane Austen faced similar dismissal in her time. The hosts celebrate how "smut" has revitalized the print industry post-pandemic and encourage listeners to explore both contemporary romance and classics.2025-03-2421 min
The Pretty Little DeathThe Poisoner: Gothic Romance or Edwardian Fantasy?In this episode, the hosts discuss "The Poisoner" by Ivy Ophelia, a book marketed as Gothic romance but which they argue is more of an Edwardian fantasy. They critique historical inaccuracies, including the lack of chaperones and phone usage that contradicts the Victorian setting. The story follows Alina, an apothecary who poisons "bad men," and her complex relationships with Silas (a snake-like vampire) and Luca/Victor (who turns out to be more sinister than initially portrayed). Despite major plot holes and disconnected storylines, both hosts enjoyed the unexpected ending where Alina escapes on a ship. 2025-03-241h 01
The Pretty Little DeathShort Reviews: Monster Romance, Shifters, and Omegaverse ReadsThe Critic shares reviews of three books found through Kindle Unlimited and "Stuff Your Kindle Day." The first recommendation, "My Orc Silver Fox," earns a solid 3-star rating for its cozy monster romance with an age gap and pregnancy storyline. The second book, "The Rejected Shifters Required Bride," receives a disappointing 1-star rating for its shallow plot despite its interesting premise. The final book, "The Alpha Got Me," gets a DNF (Did Not Finish) rating, with The Critic describing it as "middle school dressed up as adults."2025-03-1009 min
The Pretty Little DeathReview Shorts : Three Books to SkipThe Critic shares candid reviews of three romance novels available on Kindle Unlimited that didn't meet expectations. Despite high ratings online, all three books - a cowboy Omegaverse story, a Russian mafia romance, and a dark billionaire tale - received two-star ratings from the host.2025-03-0308 min
The Pretty Little DeathThe Problem with First Person POV - A Pretty Little Death Post ShowJoin The Critic and The Bestie in this special post-show discussion as they dive deep into the challenges of first-person perspective in contemporary romance literature. The hosts explore why this popular writing style can detract from storytelling, examining issues like character insight limitations, self-insert fantasies, and the current state of romance publishing. This thought-provoking conversation tackles industry trends, editing standards, and the importance of diverse storytelling perspectives.Content Note: Casual conversation with explicit language. Available exclusively to Apple Podcast subscribers and Discord members.2025-02-2422 min
The Pretty Little DeathStray - A Soft Dom Romance ReviewJoin The Critic and The Bestie as they dive into February's Book of the Month - "Stray" by Daisy Jane. This 500-page contemporary romance follows a single mom exploring a BDSM relationship with a gym owner struggling with self-image. Our hosts discuss the delicate handling of new-to-scene dynamics, single parenthood in romance, and debate the authenticity of character development.Rating: ⭐⭐⭐ - ⭐⭐⭐½Content Note: Discussion of adult themes and BDSM dynamics, though explicit content is not detailed in the podcast.2025-02-2454 min
The Pretty Little DeathReview Shorts : Weird, Wild, and Just Plain Meh: This Week's Romance Reads | The Pretty Little Death Book ReviewsThe Critic reviews three unconventional romance books they read as "palate cleansers" after a draining week. They discuss "Monsterland Mayhem" (an Omegaverse Alice in Wonderland retelling), "Baby Proposal" (a billionaire boss romance), and "Her Guy Friday" (a workplace romance with a contractual dating premise). Each review includes candid thoughts on plot, pricing, and whether the books are worth reading on Kindle Unlimited.Featured Books:Monsterland Mayhem by Lexi C. Foss (2.5/5)Baby Proposal by Evie Rose (1/5)Her Guy Friday by Savannah Reese (3/5)2025-02-1011 min
The Pretty Little DeathReview Shorts : Dark Romance & Contemporary Fiction | The Pretty Little Death Book ReviewsBook Talk: Dark Romance & Contemporary Reviews - February 2025Three book reviews covering dark romance and contemporary fiction:"All's Fair in Heats and Ruts" by Nicole Goldstein - A dark Omegaverse novel following a complex relationship between an Omega lawyer named Ari and an obsessive Alpha named Caleb, complicated by a comatose twin and family tragedy. 4.5/5 stars."Explicitly Owned" by Jess Peters - A BDSM romance about Emma, a struggling sister who enters a club's auction to support her family, and Aiden, a wealthy man with trust issues. Features power dynamics and kidnapping subplot. 3/5 stars."Bittersweet Memories"...2025-02-0314 min
The Pretty Little DeathBull Moon Rising: Where Indiana Jones Meets Fantasy RomanceJoin The Bestie and The Critic as they dive into Ruby Dixon's "Bull Moon Rising" - their first book review of 2025! This fantasy romance follows a noblewoman who trades her privileged life for adventure in a guild of magical artifact hunters. But in a world where women are barely tolerated as adventurers, she'll need more than just determination to survive.Listen as your hosts unpack this Indiana Jones-meets-fantasy-romance tale, complete with magical artifacts, political intrigue, and a slow-burn romance that'll keep you turning pages. They discuss everything from the well-crafted world-building to the refreshingly realistic 30-year-old protagonist...2025-01-2457 min
The Pretty Little DeathBetter Than ACOTAR? Let's Talk About Nectar of the WickedJoin the Critic and the Bestie as they dive deep into "Nectar of the Wicked" by Ella Fields, a dark fantasy romance featuring changelings and fae. They discuss why they believe this book surpasses popular series like ACOTAR, praising its handling of trauma, character development, and slow-burn romance. Both hosts rate it exceptionally high (4.75-5 stars), though they note some plot holes regarding fae contracts and social dynamics. The discussion touches on the book's spicy scenes, world-building, and how it compares to other fantasy romances.Featured Book:"Nectar of the Wicked" by Ella FieldsPart of the...2024-12-2553 min
The Pretty Little DeathVikings and Magic, and Prophecies, Oh My!We are Late and we blame the holidays. For real though, we read A Fate Inked in Blood by Danielle L. Jensen and we have some questions.If its not a first person recording of a cryptid, can it be trusted?Would The Critic make a good nun?2024-11-2958 min
The Pretty Little DeathDragon's Gift : Series DiscussionWe are getting back into series discussions, and we went with Dragon's Gift by Jasmine Walt. We have a discord, a YouTube, a podcast, a Facebook group and an Instagram. Join us on our interactive platforms! If you or someone you know needs help, there are resources available. National Mental Health Hotline - 866-903-3787 or text 988 National Human Trafficking Hotline - 888-373-7888 or Text 233733 #booklover #bookreview #books #bestseries #readerslife #bookrecommendations #bookshelf #podcast #bookstube #besties #Jaminewalt #Dragonsgift2024-11-0148 min
The Pretty Little DeathDark October Reads: Parallel Worlds & Skin Walkers - A Review of Maggie Fern's Horror DuologyThis episode contains discussions of domestic violence, abuse, assault, and mature themes. Listener discretion is advised.Join us for a deep dive into two independently published horror novels by Maggie Fern. We explore "Now Showing" (192 pages), a twisted tale of trauma manifesting as a parallel dimension, and "Welcome Home," a chilling story of a missing husband replaced by something inhuman. Our hosts analyze character development, plot structure, and writing technique while comparing the two works. The discussion includes constructive criticism on pacing, flashback usage, and plot holes, ultimately giving "Welcome Home" higher marks for storytelling despite some technical issues...2024-10-241h 13
The Pretty Little DeathThe Pretty Little Death Book Club Session 8 - Sugar RushThis book was long, and some of us didn't finish. This is the September read for TPLD Book Club. We have some important information hidden in this episode, so watch out for it. We have a discord, a YouTube, a podcast, and an Instagram. Join us on our interactive platforms! If you or someone you know needs help, there are resources available. National Mental Health Hotline - 866-903-3787 or text 988 National Human Trafficking Hotline - 888-373-7888 or Text 233733 #booklover #bookreview #books...2024-09-241h 03
The Pretty Little DeathA Maid walks into a Parlor.....Power Tools? Monsters? This isn't a common subject type, but it may be one of the most wholesome we have come a crossed. We read A Lady of Rooksgrave Manor by Kathryn Moon. #booklover #podcast #recommendedreads #books #bookofthemonth #monsterlover2024-08-2548 min
The Pretty Little DeathIs It a Solid Plan, or a Huge Miscalculation?This is a long discussion, who we split it into two parts. In prep for the August Book Club choice, we talk about the second book in the series. Someone is possessive. Someone has a soft side. And someone has some explaining to do.We have a discord. a YouTube, a podcast, and an Instagram. Join us on our interactive platforms!If you or someone you know needs help, there are resources available.National Mental Health Hotline - 866-903-3787 or text 988National Human Trafficking Hotline - 888...2024-08-131h 22
The Pretty Little DeathA Healer, or a Poisoner? This is a long discussion, so we split it into two parts. In prep for the August Book Club choice, we talk about the second book in the series. End of the world, check. Raiders with bad intensions, check. We are now a podcast! And we have a discord! Links are in our bio.If you or someone you know needs help, there are resources available.National Mental Health Hotline - 866-903-3787 or text 988National Human Trafficking Hotline - 888-373-7888 or Text 233733#booklover...2024-08-0156 min
The Pretty Little DeathThe Pretty Little Death Book Club Session 6What did we read? This is our July book club discussion!We read Broken Bonds by J. BreeThis is a Harem read, with superhero elements. There's some issues with this one, but its also part of a 6 book series.We have a Discord! Join us for book recommends and discussions. https://discord.gg/CYk65uYq6eThis was previously uploaded to YouTube2024-07-281h 11
The Pretty Little DeathDid we Discover Our New Favorite Series?We finished one series, and it ticks so many of our personal likes. Its the end of the world, and we are getting kinky! That's right, this is packed with adult angst, We have a Discord for our listeners to join. https://discord.gg/CYk65uYq6eThis was previously uploaded to YouTube2024-07-2659 min
The Pretty Little DeathFinally! The End of This Series! The Bestie read A Court of Silver Flames so The Critic didn't have to.This is Nesta's story, and apparently there is a lot to unravel.This was previously uploaded to YouTube2024-07-2459 min
The Pretty Little DeathThe Pretty Little Death Book Club Session 5What did we read? This is our June book club discussion!We read Bound by Lorelei JamesWe were lured by the idea of bondage, and the strong silent type. Did it deliver?This was previously uploaded to YouTube2024-07-221h 07
The Pretty Little DeathWhy Was it So Disappointing?We read A Court of Wings and Ruin, then quickly followed it up with A Court of Frost and Starlight.One was a war novel, and the other was a Hallmark Christmas movie.So much for all the Reels about Fayre taking over Tamlin's court, and the whole Mate pull. This was previously uploaded to YouTube2024-07-201h 04
The Pretty Little DeathThe Pretty Little Death Book Club Session 4What did we read? This is our May book club discussion!We to read Whispers of the Deep by Emma HammWe got through the whole discussion and somehow we forgot to mention double peens?This was previously uploaded to YouTube2024-07-1848 min
The Pretty Little DeathThe Pretty Little Death Book Club Session 3What did we read? This is our April book club discussion!We tried to read Gothikana by RuNyx and Butcher & Blackbird by Brynne WeaverOne was hot garbage, and the other..... well.... We definitely caved to the Instagram hype.This was previously uploaded to YouTubeIf you or someone you know needs help, there are resources available.National Mental Health Hotline - 866-903-3787 or text 988National Human Trafficking Hotline - 888-373-7888 or Text 2337332024-07-1658 min
The Pretty Little DeathShould We put Her Art on the Fridge?Here is part 2 for ACOMAF. What do you think of Fayre's art?We are technically half way through the series, and some of our questions from the first book still have yet to be answered.This was previously uploaded to YouTube2024-07-141h 02
The Pretty Little DeathWas this Better than ACOTAR?This is a 2 part-er Book Clubers! We are discussing the second book in the series by SJM, and we went over our self imposed time limit!This was previously uploaded to YouTube2024-07-1058 min
The Pretty Little DeathThe Pretty Little Death Book Club Session 2What did we read? This is our March book club discussion, and man it's heavy!We read The Claiming of Sleeping Beauty by Anne Rice and Slaying the Vampire Conqueror by Carissa Broadbent.There are some very dark themes in these books.This was previously uploaded to YouTubeIf you or someone you know needs help, there are resources available.National Mental Health Hotline - 866-903-3787 or text 988National Human Trafficking Hotline - 888-373-7888 or Text 2337332024-07-101h 31
The Pretty Little DeathWe've never read ACOTARYep, that's right. We've never read the A Court of Thrones and Roses series, and we are going to discuss it all.This episode was previously uploaded to YouTube.2024-07-091h 15
The Pretty Little DeathThe Pretty Little Death Book Club Session 1We discuss Two books this month:Pestilence by Laura ThalassaBewitching Her Monsters by Yve ValeThis is book club session for the month of February 2024.As well as the books, we talk about some of our likes in smutty literature, what we don't like, and what the rules for the book club is gonna be.This was previously uploaded to YouTube in February of 20242024-07-0253 min
Tollywood KaburluRevisiting Annayya (2000): Review + Interesting FactsCredits
Cast: Chiranjeevi, Soundarya, Ravi Teja, Venkat, Kota Srinivasa Rao, Sharat Babu, Chandi, Sishwa, Bhupinder Singh, Uttej, MS Narayana, Surya, Hema, Raja Ravindran, Simran (Special Appearance)
Photography: Chota K Naidu
Choreography: Laurance, Brinda and Tara
Music: Mani Sharma
Editing: A. Sreekar Prasad
Art Direction: N/A
2nd Unit Director: Boyapati Sreenu
Dialogues: Satyanand
Story: Bhupati Raja
Screenplay & Direction: Muthyala Subbaiah
Producer: Dr Venkateswara Rao
Release Date: Jan 7th, 2000
Interesting Facts:
After a series of fl...2023-09-1954 min
TLDCast PodcastCommunity Member Showcase: Alison SollarsI've been lucky enough to talk with Alison Sollars a couple of times now, and I'm consistently impressed by her journey to L&D and her path ahead. With a truly diverse background, it's no surprise that she's found herself in our world of instructional design and is making the most of it.
So in this latest Member Showcase, you'll find lots to learn from Alison's journey. With experience in teaching, HR, project management, and lots more, Alison has been able to take a little bit of everything she's learned from the past and apply it to...2023-02-1434 min
Future Former TeachersEpisode 7: Transitioned - Kathy is now a Leadership Development FacilitatorIn this episode, Kathy, former teacher/librarian tells how she made the transition out of the classroom and into corporate leadership training! Kathy and I both recommend that you listen to Elizabeth Fines podcast https://anchor.fm/thejrhighdropout and also to join TPLD Teaching a Path to Learning and Development on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/groups/12490007/ Here is a link to Kathy's LinkedIn page: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kathypearcenh/Someone has already won the book giveaway! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app--- Send in a voice message...2022-03-0623 min
The BLOC Podcast15: Transitions from Education to ID with Sara StevickIn this episode, I chat with Sara Stevick, who is an instructional designer and the founder and president of Teaching: A Path to Learning & Development (TPLD) (formerly known asThe Next Step: Life After Teaching (TNSLAT)), a volunteer organization who helps educators transition into instructional design career roles. We talk about why we are committed to helping new instructional designers essentially become our competition, imposter syndrome, and some of the more surprising nuances of instructional design. Sara Stevick is inspired to design, and designing to inspire! Finding ways to engage learners in eLearning, blended instruction, or teacher-led instruction...2021-01-1232 min